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Xbox 360: Which Core Bundle is Right for You?
By Barry Games
If you've lived under a rock since May then you'd be surprised
to learn that Microsoft has released their second Xbox titled
XBOX 360. Upon your emergence it wouldn't take long for you
to figure out that this is no regular system; the XBOX 360 will
lead the next generation consoles by including some of the
latest wireless and graphic technology to-date. What some of
you may not know is the fact Microsoft will release TWO
different systems. They were concerned about the price of all
the gadgets so they made a second, cheaper system. What's
the difference? This article will explain some of the must
knows before buying the XBOX 360.
First off, what do the systems hold that are the same? Both
hold a DVD-ROM so you can play DVD's, CD's, all XBOX 360
games. You can plug into one of the 3 USB ports to access
iPOD's, video, cameras, MP3 players, etc. pretty much the
generic gaming experience will be available on both systems.
But now for the fun
stuff. Should I shell out the extra $100 for the more expensive
system?
You'll be surprised about the differences between the two
bundled systems so consider these things before buying.
In no particular order here are some CONS of buying the
CHEAPER system. (Believe me, I wouldn't pump the more
expensive system if it wasn't a big deal, I'm here to save
gamers money.)
First off, remember backwards compatibility? Your ability to
play 200 XBox games on the next generation XBOX 360? Well
you NEED to download patches for most games and those
patches stay on the hard drive. The cheaper system does NOT
come equipped with the 20GB hard drive.
What's the difference in cables? The cheaper version comes
complete with AV cables for your TV, the expensive
version comes complete with cables for HD-TV hook up. BUT
get this: the graphic difference of the Xbox to Xbox 360 will be
marginal if you have an old TV. This is what we've been told,
and if you experience otherwise post it in our Xbox forum. It
seems that you need a new TV to really experience the bells
and whistles of the new system.
If you want to save games then you NEED to buy a 64MB
memory unit (for the cheaper system) which will cost 40
bucks. That bumps up the price of the original to $340 from
$299. For an extra $60 bucks you can have EVERYTHING in the
better system. (As an aside, the Canadian companies are
going to make a bundle (well not a bundle since Microsoft will
likely loose money to start off with.) But, the US price for the
basic system is $299 while the Canadian counterpart is $399.
The current exchange rate does not warrant a $100 increase
to adjust. The price should be closer to $350. Just a thought.)
The one controller that comes with the new cheaper bundle is
wired, whereas the more expensive bundle will come
complete with a single WIRELESS controller. Enough said. You
be the judge regarding its value.
Judging by looks, the Xbox 360 games will typically be sharper
and crisper, but not an all out blow out. I'll say that Microsoft
BETTER get some more games going than the initial 18 or risk
losing market share and interest in a hurry. This article
concludes that for the extra $60 bucks (you need the 64 MB
card to save games so that's why it's $60,) you shold go out
and place an order for the more expensive system. Why Xbox
made two different ones when the prices would be so close is
beyond me. Mind you, coupled with game packages, the price
does climb up there. That's my take, now back to gaming.
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