I just wanna ask..since Im getting a PRO which has dec 00 as manucturing date..will I be able to play the latest games? marvel vs capcom 3 for example..or I need to update the console?
There are a few other models available, although they arent currently on the shelves or are specialty kits.
plan on going online with your system in all the years that you will own an Xbox.
which xbox to buy money is aint a big deal but it makes a lot of confusion and which ons Copies
I m curious and want to ask that what is the difference between an xbox360 arcade and xbox 360 jasper pls reply as i want to know which model is not prone to the red ring of death because i am worried of getting my money wasted.
ps3 and 360 are both good systems; buy the one that has the games you want. Ps3 has free online; 360 has better online, but a month to play. Both have great graphics, but ps3 has Bly ray, 360 only DVD.
Want to know how to compy files movies and music on my xbox 360 kinect
Does currently Xbox360 Arcade, Pro does have HDMI output.?
What is xbox 360jasper should i buy that? is the intece of jasper is different from xbox 360? whts the difference?
The Slim 360 features builtin WiFi no cables for using the Internet! while the Elite and the Arcade have no WiFi.
Can i hook my xbox 360 pro 0 GB system up to online straight from the system through the ethernet cable and hooked up through a modem which goes through the computer? or do i need something else?
I have a halo 3 special edition xbox 360 console. A friend wants to buy it because i just dont use it anymore. He is asking me all these questions i dont know so i looked into it online. Now I noticed theres 3 different number codes it could be but i cant tell which one it could be. Nor can I online. What is the difference and how do i tell if my console is a T0003, T000, or a BJ006? Thanks in advance
i found a deal with an xbox360 elite however it says the xbox comes with a 0gb hardrive. its definitely not the slim so i dont understand what is going on?
I have an Xbox 360 arcade with a 60Gb hard drive. I was wondering if I purchased a 0Gb hard drive could I then transfer all of whats on my 60Gb onto the 0Gb or would I just have to get a bigger console?
Youd have to use the same method described above for the pro/premium brand to see when your Arcade is made. However, a good way to ensure theyre new is to buy seasonal bundles. That means that if you buy the most recent spring or winter or whatever bundles youll have a good estimate of when they were produced.
As you can see ive alreay got hard drives with a total of 0 gb so memory is the least of my worries P
dude can i just use any external hard drive in my xbox arcade or must i use only the drives being sold for it?i need to know please email to ill really appreciate it .
Ok. I am and i want a very specific xbox. i want to be able to play online without an ethernet cable with xbox live gold, i want to play big name games like cod/halo/battlefield and get all the dlc i can afford on the cheapest 360 possible. please help.
Under Xbox 360 I would appreciate it if you could give me a link back sometime, I will continue to keep linking to your hubs if you will return the vor.
ok so i bought and xbox 360 are year or so ago, and it rrod, then the try stopped working, so we retired it, but it came with a 60 GB so i didnt lose any data. now were looking to buy a new xbox 360 but was thinking of just getting the xbox 360 arcade. from what i can find the only real difference is the hard drive with isnt a problem for me. is there anything else different about it or is that it?
If you already bought an Arcade model and I just made you feel bad, I apologize. You can always trade in your Arcade and buy one of the better models. Microsoft
hey len been thinking to buy an xbox for a while but if you get the hard driveextra memory thing i guessdoes the poor memory issue for the arcade models go away?please answer
Also, are there newly made Arcades? Like, do the older ones break? And is there a way to distinguish between newer and older models of the Arcade? Also wondering, is the Arcade more prone to breakdown than the others?
The latest Xbox has better hardware and cooling. In addition, it has wireless internet built in. You can find a link to the amazon up top.
hi our xbox 360 just rrod and im lookin at this deal at for 0 tht comes with the xbox 360 pro and wireless controllers and a hard drive .. i kno its a good deal but does it have a chance of rrod again?
. This was the first Xbox 360 with 0 Gigs of memory. It also comes with a wireless headset and two wireless controllers.
. Coming in a distinctive green finish, this console is otherwise similar to the Premium system still on sale.
Cant wait to see this thread explode with the release of the new 360 slim built in wifi, but still has Ethernet port; plus it runs cooler, has built in 0gb HD.
I have had the premium 60g xbox for years now and never iled me yet, Only the dam noise it makes witch drives my wife mad when shes trying to sleep, So Now the new model is out I was thinking if I could trade it in for money off the new 360 with the 0 g hard drive as its ment to be a lot less noisy.? Can this be done. I live in the UK
bundle is the first true Xbox 360 Slim bundle available. It is also one of the hottest selling.
offer an external Xbox 360 Hard Drive if you want to bring your gaming machine into the twentyfirst century. Be warned though It is expensive. Costing a pricey 0, you get an extra 0 GB of space. It might be worth picking up if you were planning to go from the Arcade to the Elite model, but if you just want to be able to play the new
i dont have xbox but i want to buy one, iam think in the
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6 never buy a used 360 from someone you dont know micrsoft bans cheaters and pirates, so if you buy a banned 360 it cant go online, get dlc, or system updates. If you werent planning to go online at all, then go ahead but refurb xboxs will break again…
Worse still, Arcade split the 360 market, developers strip their games of features to be able to include content that people using the Arcade can still participate in. It takes an especially bad console to punish even the people who didnt buy it.
can u tell me jason is xbox 360 pro has stopped coming in the markets shops
I just like to ask I have just bought a second hand 360 pro 60gb in ntastic condition on the box 00 as a date of manucture, I just wondered if you knew of many people that have encounted the red LED on this model I wouldnt ask as I would like to thank you for the article it was very informative but only really mentioned that the pro model had been sidelined for the elite, Im planning on keeping my eye on the time my system is powered up and powering down often to keep operating temp as low as poss, would you please let me know wgat u think about the pro version00 thanx
Anyone know which model is backwards compatible?
I currently have a Falcon XB360 6nm CPU/0nm GPU/ watts max and Im thinking about buying a new one 0GB for myself, and giving my younger brother the current one. Ive noticed a lot less loading in 360 games after I installed all of mine to my 0GB HDD, I was wondering whether the new XB360 is even ster in that regard. The old 360 drives are 00rpm, right? Ive done laptop HDD upgrades before and I know how much ster a 00rpm drive can make a system, I was wondering if the new models HDD are 00rpm or if theres just the same crap in a different plastic shell.
dude that answered every one of my questions and more!!!!!
Thanks as a newbie looking to purchase it for the first time my yr old is dying for one this was incredibly helpful!
does this impact on gameplay? or does this make it just as good as the slim?
The 360 Slim has one large n instead of two small ones. This makes it more quiet than the loud Elite and Arcade models.
Prices have dropped, especially since the release of the Xbox One, and 360s are very affordable. If youre looking to take up an affordable gaming system with a great library of titles to enjoy, I would say make this your choice.
Sorry I am bad about answering inidual questions these days, Im very busy. Ill try and be more helpful in the future.
The Slim Xbox 360 features a 0 Gig hard drive. The Elite generally has a 0 Gig while the Arcade has no hard drive.
Are all xbox consoles the same? and is the only difference between them the memory? because if so i may aswell go the cheap option and use my existing hard drives.
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hi i just want to ask does xbox 360 arcade has a problem of heating up aka red ring of death after some time?
I bought the xbox 360 arcade model, and I would not say that it is crap. Some weeks later I bought the 60 gb hard drive, a headset, hdmi cable, a new controller and 3 months xbox live. And i also got gta iv with the xbox. I bought these parts from other countries in europe live in norway and it was still cheaper than buying the other models. So a little search on the internett can save you a lot of money. great article!!
Thanks for the help, Im looking at getting the new xbox version now.
Some consoles last for years while others stop working after a few months because the laser strength is too weak. I found out how to turn up the laser strength on mine by adjusting a small metal round adjuster sorry I dont know the name of it on the back of the unit inside the console.
Finally, this is only a quick and dirty overview. There are some more specific differences between editions that cover very hardcore nuts and bolts aspects of the system. If you have any questions not answered, leave a comment!
Im thinking of buyin a preowned xbox as i dont want an expensive one because i have a ps3 but i looked at arcade but after readin this, ive changed my mind. ithink the premuim is best price wised but what do you think?
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Just want to add one more thing to my last comment. Would it be ok to buy a new Xbox 360 Arcade off Amazon?
Love the Xbox 360 dont really matter to me the of model it is.
Im a PC gamer and since i dont know very much about the Xboxs incredibly confusing amount of different versions this article was a real help! thank you very much!
The original 360 model, this console includes a 0 or 60 GB hard drive which allows you to download games, movies, music, demos, and downloadable content for titles like
Does Arcade Can play all the current games i dont really open this site this is first time so you just reply me on thank you any one who give the answer. Games Like Gta Halo3,Gear Of War 3
all 360s are backwards compatible, but not all games have b/c patch. st yr ps3s had full b/c; but new ones have it removed
So let me get this strait, the arcade is exactly the same as the elite but with a tiny hard drive and its white, not black? If that is the case then i think ill get the arcade and just buy a 0GB hard drive for it.. or a 0GB, wtvr. Do you think this is a good idea Len?
Ben Check out the Modern Ware special edition XBox, it might be a good value for you. They upgraded it within maybe the last 3 days to include the 0 GB 360. If you really want something cheaper, try buying one of the holiday bundles from ebay listed up above. Be sure to pick up MW while youre at it, it should total out to a pretty reasonable number.
i m thinkin of buyin the elite version because in my country the slim version wont be in the shops for atleast 6 months and i hav heard that the only difference between slim and elite is that slim has built in wifi it is quieter and less chance of overheating/0 gb i m only worried about the overheating thing and i just want to know that i should wait or not
I just want to know does xbox 360 arcade accept 0gb hard drive and is there any difference regarding picture quality between xbox 360 arcade version and elite version
While you can still play online with the Arcade, you will not be able to download any patches or new content, leaving you behind your peers. As a consolation prize, the Arcade comes with a few packin arcade games, but theyre definitely not worth what you lose. Only buy the Xbox Live Arcade if you never, ever, ever,
Very nice article. I would advise anyone pondering the gig to do a little soul searching first. I have had issues in some multiplayer games. Some games cant sense the harddrive.
Speaking of which if your system breaks under warranty, theyll send you a different refurb unit, not your own. This applies to Sony and Ms.
um hi again is the price the same in canada? bye thx
Have another question, I got the arcade by the way. I have a conservatory sunroom and it gets very hot in there when its sunny outside, would it be bad to have my Xbox in there? Like, would it make it overheat more?
They are great systems, but they have only limited backward compatibility to original Xbox games. The PS3 has improved greatly since it was originally released and is now a solid competitor for the 360.
I bought an arcade; however, I also have a 60GB hard drive. Should my arcade be up to par then?
im not going to buy the newest model for at lest a year and we spent a lot of money on the lest one. so we want basically just to replace the xbox not the hard drive
Note Even among original Pro or Premium systems, there are isions. The 360 Pro edition is split between three different hardware models. Know what you are buying to avoid machines with ulty motherboards.
The first thing to know is what any of the 360 consoles can do regardless of its SKU.
what is the download speed of the various models? The DL speed on my network maxes out at around mbps but my xbox 360 S model 3 tests at around mbps.
I found a xbox 360 on ebay and it says in the description
system was announced in 00 to be released with
if the slim has a 0gb hard drive why is the elite at the same cost but has 0gb hard drive?
how much time would ya all prefer for playing it everyday?
I put together amore detailed article about Kinect,but a general comparison would be to say that Kinect is more of a toy than a classic gaming device. The hardcore gamer is likely to stick with the regular Xbox 360 hardware.
So, youve decided to buy an Xbox 360. Good for you. There are some great games on there, and the list goes on. What you might not know is that theres more than one version of the same console and some of them have some very significant differences. Hopefully, this article will set things straight and help you avoid what might be an expensive mistake.
Of course, like all things ebay, caveat emptor
I have an arcade and have had no problems downloading extra content or with online play, with an ample 0gb hard drive and using a LAN rather than WLAN connection which is ster the only difference I noticed to an elite, which I have used, is the colour not important the drive changeable and the ct there isnt an HDMI slot which doesnt bother me as I dont have a HD tv, and I hear the jasper version of the arcade does have one So I dont think its that bad at all. Also, to avoid RRoD I just use a 0 notebook cooling stand. Works a treat and looks good. Thats all I have to say… lol
um hi i realy want to get the 360 but i dont know what to get the arcade or the premuim there both good but i want to play games like cod and halo can u tell me what i should get?
Hardware Models Avoiding the Red Ring of Death
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Hi len. I have bought my self xbox 360 elite 0gb. Im back into gaming since i had the play station two. I bought my elite second hand 0. You mentioned in your artical red ring of death and if i undersood modles from 00 and after have different motherboards and are less likely to b afected. The only defect at the mo is i have to always keep a disc in the console otherwise it wont open. If you could give me some tips on how to keep my console going a long time i would apreciate it.
Whats better, the Elite, or the Slim? Under the Elites description, it says its the very best. But the Slim has twice as much hard drive space. 3
All 360s can play Xbox 360 games. This is true even of Xbox One. When it was first released in 03, Xbox One could not play games designed for 360. In 0 Microsoft announced that it had modified Xbox One to be compatible with older Xbox games.
Hello, looking to buy an xbox soon, just wondering Len, if the arcade is ok for me. See, i just want to play the games, not go on xbox live and not download movies, but if i were to go on xbox live in the future, would the arcade be suile?
Right after they released the Slim 0g they released the Slim gb that doesnt have a hard drive thats 00 I think? And from what I have read its the EXACT same thing as the 0 just its matte/not shiny [Which I really like] and lower gb?? If it is the exact same then I could save 0 because people are selling 0gb hard drives for around 0 there just not like Microsoft licensed AND I could get the I like more!
Thanks for the run down, its always confused me!
Xclamps have been replaced to prevent RROD
Also, it isnt just a difference in hard drive it was whether or not included any hard drive worth having at all.
How can u tell which 360 u have? Is there a way to tell on ur console?
Yehaww youre lucky you caught me when I was right at my email! the Arcade should be fine if you never, ever want to go online for downloads. If you dont have a hard drive, though, you wont be able to download many updates for games. Be aware that many games require updates for online play, however.
Great thread; love the self help tip about repairing it using screws. A couple of things
drive is more convenient but costly; if you have an old iPod kicking around you can triple the storage space of your old 0gb hd.
If you have it hooked up to your network, you can include your 360 in your Microsoft Windows network, allowing you to share media between your PC and the 360.
Slim Xbox 360 replaced the Elite line. Here are the differences between the two
please tell me the current latest model of xbox 360,There is Elite,GoPro,GoPro,Arcade and Slim and god knows how much there are in market anyway i want a latest and reliable model that can prevent the ROD as much as possible..
These models include all of the original Xbox 360 hardware, which should make you wary. Why? Four words Red Ring of Death. For those not in the know, this is an error caused by a number of internal problems, including overheating. 360 owners using the old hardware will suffer a ilure rate of close to 0 while using these older models. Microsoft is well aware of the problem and will replace a iled Xbox 360 free of charge, but you will be without a game console for a few weeks.
Hello, so I love your info / feedback.. But Im looking to buy a used Xbox again I look at article didnt know much about them, but Im looking to go with a more newer version . . anyways I found two different people with two different Xboxes one is the Xbox 360 n ita white, with a controller, n a game and the other is a Xbox Kinect Slim with a couple of games and they said an extra 30 for a hard drive if they just bought for over 00, but for the game and for the games they want 0. . . am I being jipped out of my money? Would it just be best for me just to go buy one new?
some one tell me which one best to buy Xbox360 Live,Xbox360 premium, Xbox360 elite , Xbox360 core and Xbox360 Falcon.
Hi, Im not a console gamer but im planning on buying an xbox to play red dead redemption which has not released for PC yet, so i wanna know if i can get away with buying a Xbox 360 arcade, or will i need to go for costlier consoles like the pro or elite to play that specific game. I dont plan on downloading movies, or game demos… Thank you.
We plan on releasing the Xbox 0 in 003. It will be able to run most 0 games in 3D with a super sleek design similar to the 360 s model . The 0s graphics are will knock Sony out of the competition . Hope you like the system !
guys i can afford any xbox 360 as long as it donst get RROD.
You have no idea what your talking bout my arcade still works I have seen every elite get red rings had slim barely reads disk and once you do all those said downloads get super slow cant knock a classic prob ably outlast my Xbox
i dunno which console buy, i wanted the new one but am not willing pay 00, as i am a girl would not not use it enough. would the 0gb be better? or should a get the new 0gb? Please help?
Previously, the Arcade wasnt any more sle than any other 360 system, but the latest tech upgrades on the 0 Gig 360 Slim make that one the best choice for long term use.
I only moved it a few millimeters in an anti clockwise direction. It hasnt iled since and loads even the most badly scratched games.
HI, I have a Xbox 360 Arcade, and we bought the 60G HD for it, and i runs perfectly fine, You can still download things off the XBLM just like all the other 360s, as Long as You have a Hard drive. We are trading in our Arcade, though for this new slim version, mainly because it is wireless, and is quieter…
i bought xbox 360 0gb slim i think i was pissed cuz it dont play the old xbox games like the other models do whats a good model to get with a good hard drive that will play the old xbox games
In my experience, 60 GB of space is enough for all but the most prolific packrat. However, if youre like me and cant stop buying new songs for
This article focuses on the 360 consoles, so I wont be going into detail about Xbox One. That said, the newest Xbox features better graphics, ster processing, more storage, and more advanced controllers than the Xbox 360.
be able to download most game demos and certainly not any movies. At best, you will be able to download some of the smaller Xbox Live Arcade titles, but even some of those are coming in too big for the Arcade to handle now.
Brilliant analysis, and very well put together. Thanks!
I am looking for a 360 and Kinect to play NBA Baller Beats and thats it. What system wouldy you recommend?
thx you are the best! this helped me a whole lot
360 Slim features larger venting areas along the sides. This is to prevent the inmous overheating/Red Ring of Death problems.
My brother just bought his Xbox a few days ago and I am just at awe with the design and the usability. It is certainly a r cry from the previous models.
also does an xbox have to be under warranty for to replace a console after it red rings
360 models built after 00 contain the Falcon motherboard and chipset, a significant improvement over the more ilureprone machines. If you buy used from Ebay or a retail outlet, be careful of the older models. It is difficult to tell when they were made, but there are a few tricks you can use. The first is to open up your Xbox and take a look, but thats a whole article in itself. The second is to look at the original box. Find the SKU info under all of the product descriptions. If you have a 360 that came from lot 03 or higher, youre in the clear. If it is lower, then you have the older, less reliable, motherboard.
I am looking to buy an xbox 360 ? for my daughter for christmas. I am totally confused. We only have dialup internet so wireless wont be available. The games she wants are Fable II, Elder Scroll IV, Red Dead Redemption, Breath of Fire II. There are so many s of xboxes. What would you suggest that I purchase for her?
what is that ^ and will it actually prevent Red Ring of Death, because this console was released 00!
Ive got a white 60G console. Its enough for my needs. It did start iling about 6 month ago. However, I found out that when theyre being made, the manucturer set the laser strength differently on each unit or so Ive been told.
Crap, I already bought an Arcade. What should I do?
3 Speaking of bly ray my friends ps3 blu ray motor died apprently from watching too many movies; constant disc spinning killed it. Cost 30 to repair; its actually cheaper for a 360 owner to buy an arcade and plug in their old hard drive should their system il.
do you think i should get a xbox 360 when i have got a ps3 ps wii HD 0inch tv and a serround sound sistom?
I have a 360 pro console and am currently trying to fine power cords for it and I know that the arcade power cords will not fit on the pro so I was wonder what model power cord do I need?
The 0 GB hard drive is relatively small, but for most purposes it is adequate. However it is possible that the smaller drive will delete some demos or titles youve already purchased. Dont worry, though. If youve paid for a game, you can redownload it at no cost.
Ps3 ns often say you need to spend 00 on a wireless adapter. No, just use an Ethernet cable wireless caps bandwidth anyway; I hate that my Wii forces me to use wireless because of the bandwidth cap. Plus the ps3 doesnt come with a headset; xbox360 does except arcade
Microsoft Kinectis a motion sensor Xbox system that came out in November 00.
I can say one thing for the Xbox 360 Arcade It is cheap. At when it came out, it cost about the same as the mously affordable Nintendo Wii. Now you can get it for about 0. But it comes as no surprise that you get what you pay for.
Other than more space, there are no significant differences between recent 0 GB and 60 GB models.
The package comes with a measly 6 MB hard drive, capable of holding very little data. If you own a 360 Arcade, you will
hey i just was trying to look up the different kinds of xboxs, and came across this . it helped a lot to know the pros and cons of the different systems. but im wondering should i get a 0gb xbox 360 pro refurbished for 6.? it comes with wireless controllers and some cables from walmart thx
The Xbox 360 Elite comes packed with a 0 GB hard drive. Your 360 can fill up st, and with this roomy bad boy, youll never have to delete anything ever again. At dollars, it is the most pricey of the available models, but still a great value. Costing only one hundred dollars more than little brother Premium, the Elite comes with a 0 hard drive, this a 0 savings.
The Xbox 360 Slim has a special USB port that makes it easier to use with Kinect, although all 360 systems are able to use this device.
I am thinking about buying XBox360 nowadays can you guide me I am confused between S and E?
Every single one of them can play DVDs and CDs as well.
very well done article with lots of useful information written in an easy to understand manner. Has a very nice writing too.
Do I even want an Xbox 360? Heck Yeah! great articles I really enjoy reading your hubs ;
oh, and since April you can format up to 6 gb on a usb for use with current 360s. Bigger hard
Thompson Buying a refurbish is usually a safe idea, but be careful. In a lot of ways it is like buying a used car with a lot of replacement parts it might be well constructed but for all you know the new parts are just as bad as the ones that were taken out.
If you want to know more about Xbox 360 gaming consoles you can get to this site and you will find every info on every of xbox console..
If youre really feelin the Arcade, you can find some decent deals on bundles through m up to 0 bucks off that Ive seen. Check out my links up top and see.
Xbox 360 is pretty cheap now if you look around for it on Amazon. You can buy games very cheap on Xbox 360 now. PS3 is more expensive, but the games are as good on the Xbox 360 for a cheaper price.
Xbox 360 Core Part of the original launch, this was replaced by the Arcade. Like the Arcade, this is junk. In ct, it is even worse It was shipped with no hard drive at all. If youre buying used, avoid it at all costs
Ahmad i would honestly go with the 0 gb slim. Theyve lowered the price a lot so its more affordable. It also preforms the best in my opinion.
Current Pro/Premium models for sale new are usually refurbished. These are old read used Premium models that have had their innards replaced with less ilureprone hardware. This is a good compromise if you want to pay Xbox Arcade prices for Elite performances.
Halo 3 Special Edition No longer available, this was a special offer during the release of 00s hit
can a xbox 360 game be played for xbox 360 slim?? whats the difference of the two?
The Xbox 360 Slim is several inches smaller and thinner than either the Elite 360 or the Arcade.
HI basically ive got broken xbox 360…a premium and an elite both with separate technical malfunction which are refusing to fix free of charge, so i am planning on buying a new xbox 360.
and also you get the BEST amazon prices there.
A truly inferior product, the Arcade lacks the muility of 360. What makes Microsofts product so distinct is the vast number of downloads, small independent games, wide array of demos, and other content. Losing this makes the 360 a significantly less attractive console. Even the multiplayer experience will suffer.
maps, youre better off trading in for a Premium.
Hey im new to this whole gaming thing and dont really have a clue what you were talking about. The game I would mostly play would be CODMW, I would play online most of the time because my friends play online too. I wont be downloading any movies or music. I dont want anything too expensive either because im not exactly rich. Your opinion on which model I should buy would be much appreciated, thanks.
The Xbox 360 GB Kinect Bundle is a budget version of the 360. Like the Arcade, it is priced lower but comes included with a small hard drive. For Kinect buyers who dont already own a 360, this is one of the most popular options.
I bought an arcade; however, I also have a 60GB hard drive. Should my arcade be up to par then?..
and btw if it gets RROD depending on ring no. where would i go for its replacement?
and hate to delete even the worst demo, you might still be filling that up as well.
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