Xbox 360 price drop info, with pics

[MrE]

I know it is being phased out, but does anyone know if the 20GB model is gonna drop to $249? or will it remain at $299 until all units are sold out?

[WellInformed]

Originally Posted by hdinred

I think you made a smart move by buying it now. When the Sunday ads come out in two weeks, and the general masses learn they can get an Xbox 360 for $200, I’m guessing the Arcade SKU will be difficult to find for a while (unless Microsoft is smart and floods their channels with stock).

I thought people say only idiots buy the core/arcade SKU.

[balpho]

well the arcade is a good deal if you want a 2nd 360, cuz you can just swap your HDD between whichever you're playing on. I'm thinking of doin that

[miDnIghtEr]

Originally Posted by WellInformed

I thought people say only idiots buy the core/arcade SKU.

looks like you thought wrong. wouldn't be the first time.

[balpho]

buy an Arcade unit at 199 and buy a used 20gb hdd online for $50. there's your $250 pro if you're saavy

[MrE]

Originally Posted by balpho

buy an Arcade unit at 199 and buy a used 20gb hdd online for $50. there's your $250 pro if you're saavy

That is my plan if the 20GB doesn't drop to $249.

[hdinred]

Originally Posted by WellInformed

I thought people say only idiots buy the core/arcade SKU.

The “Core” SKU is long gone. It had no included storage method, a wired controller and no games. Yes, buying the core SKU made little sense.

The “Arcade” SKU is a much better package. And when the 60 GB hard drive is sold separately for $99 (as heavily rumored), there will be no penalty for Arcade owners to upgrade ($199 system + $99 hard drive = price of the Pro SKU).

[jpimgt]

Originally Posted by miDnIghtEr

"severely crippled" sounds a little much to me. all they need is a hard drive to be complete. that's not much. they get to be hd and online ready right out of the box. play almost any game they want online or single player.

sorry... i just think severely crippled is a bit harsh.

Online is not out of the box, it's $50/year extra, plus $100 wi-fi for many, many people.

You'll still be paying more than a PS3 in the long run, even if you got the Arcade.

[WallyWest]

Originally Posted by jpimgt

Online is not out of the box, it's $50/year extra, plus $100 wi-fi for many, many people.

You'll still be paying more than a PS3 in the long run, even if you got the Arcade.

$100 wi-fi for many many people? Why? What is wrong with a hard connection?

[HamsterDance]

Originally Posted by jpimgt

Online is not out of the box, it's $50/year extra, plus $100 wi-fi for many, many people.

You'll still be paying more than a PS3 in the long run, even if you got the Arcade.

The 360 is $50 a year for online play (as of right now) so of course the ps3 is "less in the long run."

[jpimgt]

Originally Posted by WallyWest

$100 wi-fi for many many people? Why? What is wrong with a hard connection?

I was talking about the many, many people that:
1. Have their cable modem/router in a different room where their PC is, and their home is not wired for ethernet (most homes aren't). Wiring a home with ethernet is very expensive if you do it after the home is built.
2. Have their cable modem/router in a different room where their PC is, and rent, therefore cannot run cable through the walls.

[miDnIghtEr]

Originally Posted by jpimgt

Online is not out of the box, it's $50/year extra, plus $100 wi-fi for many, many people.

You'll still be paying more than a PS3 in the long run, even if you got the Arcade.

what are you talking about? you get a one month free card when you get it. don't bring me down... bruce.

[miDnIghtEr]

Originally Posted by jpimgt

I was talking about the many, many people that:
1. Have their cable modem/router in a different room where their PC is, and their home is not wired for ethernet (most homes aren't). Wiring a home with ethernet is very expensive if you do it after the home is built.
2. Have their cable modem/router in a different room where their PC is, and rent, therefore cannot run cable through the walls.

do you have links for this crap you're spewing out?

[Treadstone]

Originally Posted by jpimgt

I was talking about the many, many people that:
1. Have their cable modem/router in a different room where their PC is, and their home is not wired for ethernet (most homes aren't). Wiring a home with ethernet is very expensive if you do it after the home is built.
2. Have their cable modem/router in a different room where their PC is, and rent, therefore cannot run cable through the walls.

hook wireless laptop up to XBOX 360, bridge connection ...problem solved...

[jpimgt]

Originally Posted by miDnIghtEr

what are you talking about? you get a one month free card when you get it. don't bring me down... bruce.

I don't know you, but I believe many people intend to use their consoles for more than a month.