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I have a quick question for you all. I know I probably shouldn't even bother asking, but I'd really like to know. I'm interested in investing in an xbox 360, but I'm on a really tight budget. It'd be better ideally for me to purchase the core system, oblivion, and a memory card. Now, I know the memory card is probably pretty useless, but could it serve as a temporary solution if all I really want to do is play Oblivion anyway? I'm not interested in online or anything like that. I just want to be able to save my game. I'd probably invest in a HDD eventually, but if I can't even play without one, then what's the point? Some advice would be greatly appreciated!

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It's really this simple, try to follow along carefully:

Buying a Core package is complete idiocy regardless of what your intents are for your Xbox 360.

FELIPE NO

Wait until the end of the year. The premium system will be reduced to the price of the core package, and all of them will be integrated with the newest chipsets.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I can't help it that I'm poor ;_;

It's also currently the only system that the local gamestop is currently carrying. They're telling me that I can buy the Core and the HDD and pretty much make the premium package. The only difference is the wired controllers isn't it? Sorry, I don't know much about what comes with each one, aside from the lack of the hard drive.

EDIT: Found a place with a premium system. So it's either that or waiting until later I suppose!

EDIT2: I'm getting the premium system! Thanks for all the input!

How ya doing, buddy?

The HD cable, but that might not be in important/useful for you.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by blisteredhands

I can't help it that I'm poor ;_;

It's also currently the only system that the local gamestop is currently carrying. They're telling me that I can buy the Core and the HDD and pretty much make the premium package. The only difference is the wired controllers isn't it? Sorry, I don't know much about what comes with each one, aside from the lack of the hard drive.

EDIT: Found a place with a premium system. So it's either that or waiting until later I suppose!

EDIT2: I'm getting the premium system! Thanks for all the input!

I think this is a pretty good bundle, had I know this was available during my time of purchase I would've gone this way. You may be able to get away with swapping PGR3 for Oblivion at your local gameshop. I exchange new games rarely but it's no trouble to do so, at least for me.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...v=&browse=&s=1

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So from what I understand the reason why these aren't coming more and more frequently is because Microsoft is having actual physical issues...having a hard time getting plastic. I really want a 360 but I just can't get my hands on one! They I see it...there are so many cores (SO MANY) just sitting there and the premiums are very hard to get. Very dumb of MS to do. The whole Core/Premium was a dumb idea, don't want to hear the whole "money" thing either.

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What is wrong with people.


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I was speaking idiomatically.

So what they're saying is that there's hope for those kids making "I need help asking a girl out" threads in Angst/TQP. They just need to turn on their xbox, like they normally do already, and instead of acting like complete jackasses on live, act like normal human beings {I know, this is a bit of a stretch, but let's pretend} and they too could find love.

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Originally Posted by russ

They just need to turn on their xbox, like they normally do already, and instead of acting like complete jackasses on live, act like normal human beings

Woah, slow down man, you're asking a lot out of them.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by reflectiVe

So from what I understand the reason why these aren't coming more and more frequently is because Microsoft is having actual physical issues...having a hard time getting plastic. I really want a 360 but I just can't get my hands on one! They I see it...there are so many cores (SO MANY) just sitting there and the premiums are very hard to get. Very dumb of MS to do. The whole Core/Premium was a dumb idea, don't want to hear the whole "money" thing either.

I almost came close to getting mine at Sam Goody, yes, sam goody but when i stopped by Gamestop to get DOA4, they opened their shipment and they got two premiums in which was awesome...probably should have gone back to SG to tell them I didn't need it but oops...>< lol

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Because then you're paying the same price but not getting a wireless controller, headset, HD cables, etc. It's not rational.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Yo, are they still including that media remote with the premium pack or what.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

No, they stopped that at like the end of January.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Not when your couch is really far from your tv/entertainment center/consoles. Unless you like having a dozen controller cables stretched across your living room.

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I didn't even care about wireless controllers until I started playing with one. It's awesome to go to the kitchen to get food or something while I'm still pressing buttons for some reason.

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Wireless controllers overrated? HA you got to be kidding me. The only people who say this are the ones who have not or arent using one.

And Tube, it is awesome going down to the kitchen or two floors and still hitting up voice chat while just carrying the controller. I don't know about just pressing buttons though.

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I'm not huge on voice chat, but sometimes I do just put the controller in my pocket and go to some other room while still listening/talking to the conversation. Like one of those hip hands-free cell phone deal-i-os.

FELIPE NO

Kinda a bit off topic here but is there any way to create a custom icon for my 360 profile or am I just limited to the ones available on Live? :eyebrow:

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Nope. Although it's rumored that the 360 cam will let you use custom pictures, including wangs.

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It's about time we get custom icons, as I hate being limited to stock, or worst, paying for more stock.

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If they do implement custom icons, I'd prefer for them to just allow you to set them from images on your computer via Media Connect. I need my KG logo on there.

How ya doing, buddy?

Who's the idiot that is making an encryption notification pop up from an .edu domain whenever I access this page.

I also don't understand what the problem is with custom avatars. Microsoft could simply warn users that if they put nudity/offensive stuff in their avatar, they will instantly get banned from the service.

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Originally Posted by Megalith

I also don't understand what the problem is with custom avatars. Microsoft could simply warn users that if they put nudity/offensive stuff in their avatar, they will instantly get banned from the service.

I doubt M$FT will want to waste the time and energy monitoring the few thousand Xbox Live gamers. :eyebrow: But it was indeed a stupid move, I couldn't believe the stuff they try to pass off as icons and having to pay an additional amount for themes/icons or whatever.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Why was that dude's post deleted that was making fun of the guy for saying "M$FT".

It was totally deserved.

DAMN COMPANIES SELLING OUT AND TRYING TO GET PROFIT AND STUFF

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