XBOX 360..How hot will it be ? [Archive]

MightyHalo

11-18-2005, 06:35 AM

TeamMightyMiniz

11-18-2005, 09:11 AM

It's been rated lesser than the PS3

But I dunno

bBOXD

11-18-2005, 09:24 AM

Gonzo_xb

11-18-2005, 04:24 PM

I dun think buying one and flipping it is going to do too much for you. Buying a 360 is going to be really easy. Microsoft is flooding every sinlge store that is going to carry one. These things will be pretty accessible one they are released in 4 days. :) I highly doubt youll be able to make a profit off of them.

actually they probably will be hard to get in the short term. Ther are in short supply right now. I know people who put money down for a pre-order and they were told they will have to wait till the next shipment because the firts is all sold out.

peteyd

11-18-2005, 04:27 PM

^^^ its been reported that microsoft has purposly made the supply short on the 360 to make it more exclusive if you didnt preorder dont expect to get one till next year.

WeDriveScions

11-18-2005, 05:12 PM

Hype Hype Hype....

I bet you'll be able to get an XBox at many retailers.... especially with its price point... Not as many parents will be purchasing this at its high price point...

The PS3 isn't coming out for a while... so this is the best option right now....

There will be thousands on ebay right off the bat and many available online I'm sure... no one will make a killing of these IMHO.

peteyd

11-18-2005, 06:18 PM

imma laugh my booty off if it turns out to be another PSP...:rofl:

peteyd

11-19-2005, 12:10 AM

heres some intresting news for you guys about its backwards compatiable with the xbox http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/7026.cfm

bBOXD

11-19-2005, 12:17 AM

Hey i just got back about an hour ago from actually playing the XBOX360 and it is pretty damn awesome! Im buying one just because of "Call of Duty 2." That game is sick! HAHAHA. I was in circuit city playing for a good 20 minutes. haha. Theres no one in there in the middle of the day. ahahha. :) :rofl:

WeDriveScions

11-19-2005, 12:18 AM

They gotta get their money!

TOAST3R

11-19-2005, 12:37 AM

i think itll be hot, its the newest console and xmas season.

the psp was released after the xmas season. so there wasnt a reason for a parent to buy it for their kids, unless they were spoiled or had a birthday coming up.

last year after thanksgiving i saw stacks of the new ps2 design everywhere and didnt think that would be insanely hard to find, but when it came near xmas i couldnt find one anywhere

jmiller20874

11-19-2005, 01:03 AM

heres some intresting news for you guys about its backwards compatiable with the xbox http://www.afterdawn.com/news/archive/7026.cfm
Makes sense, who'd buy the 360 w/o the HDD? Not me. The 360 needs a software emulator for every 1st-Gen XBox game it plans to play. Great for me since I don't have an XBox.

peteyd

11-19-2005, 01:06 AM

its seeming like the rumors of it being able to play ps2/ps3 games are becoming true

Gonzo_xb

11-19-2005, 01:11 AM

its seeming like the rumors of it being able to play ps2/ps3 games are becoming true

:eyebrow: sorry that will just never happen.

peteyd

11-19-2005, 01:13 AM

its seeming like the rumors of it being able to play ps2/ps3 games are becoming true

:eyebrow: sorry that will just never happen.

if they are producing an emulator so that the orginal xbox games to be played whats to stop somone from making one for the playstation? lets look at it ouside the box we know its going to be done question will be how long will it take.

jmiller20874

11-19-2005, 01:19 AM

People also said you couldn't get Linux to run on the first Xbox. So I wouldn't say never, nothing's impossible.

Gonzo_xb

11-19-2005, 01:20 AM

an emulator allowing the 360 to play old xbox games is a completely different thing than an emulator that will allow you to play games from another system. It just doesn't work that way.

The first xbox has a hard drive. If it were possible to create such an emulator someone would have done it.

jmiller20874

11-19-2005, 01:23 AM

Gonzo_xb

11-19-2005, 01:41 AM

They have emulators for just about every game system available on the PC. The XBox is nothing more than a souped-up PC(with a tri-core processor, drool). The system isn't even out yet, so who's to say it will never happen?

Just because something hasn't happened yet, doesn't make it impossible.

True. I'm merely saying that it is highly improbable. And while I am not a programmer, I do make games for a living(currently working on an unannounced xbox360 project), so I know a thing or two about the process. :P

Max

11-19-2005, 02:11 AM

Hello everyone....I was wondering how hot the XBOX 360 premium console will be....

The reason I ask is because I will buy one in hopes of a quick turn around and selling it on Ebay ?

Thanks in advance for your opinions

If you can get one, buy it and sell it. I'd recommend the premium package.

actually they probably will be hard to get in the short term. Ther are in short supply right now. I know people who put money down for a pre-order and they were told they will have to wait till the next shipment because the firts is all sold out.

I am in this category. :loser: It should arrive about a week after launch date.

I dun think buying one and flipping it is going to do too much for you. Buying a 360 is going to be really easy. Microsoft is flooding every sinlge store that is going to carry one. These things will be pretty accessible one they are released in 4 days. :)

I think you are wrong, but I hope you are right.

jmiller20874

11-19-2005, 02:13 AM

I dun think buying one and flipping it is going to do too much for you. Buying a 360 is going to be really easy. Microsoft is flooding every sinlge store that is going to carry one. These things will be pretty accessible one they are released in 4 days. :)

I think you are wrong, but I hope you are right.
Ditto. I have one on pre-order (second shipment) but I'll also try snagging one at launch either by going to the local BestBuy or Amazon(how I got a PS2 at launch).

X_Box

11-19-2005, 04:24 PM

they're soo hot they are sold out in houston.. and they are not even yet!

so if anyone one knows of any available in houston let me know!!

X_Box

11-19-2005, 04:27 PM

yea im keeping my hopes up.... im actually helping out a buddy of mine look for one too!

i need one!! im a video game junky! sorry girls cant go with ya to get our nails done they'll be gone on that control.

ElChupacabra

11-19-2005, 05:03 PM

Yeah I didnt really want one right away until I played it this week. I had to change my pants afterwards. Its a bummer selling Scions isnt more lucrative cause I cant afford the new Box yet...

...My guess is that they will be readily available within two weeks of launch. I'll get one later around february.

chucksu

11-19-2005, 05:30 PM

I could care less. $399.99 + tax = A set of springs & headers. I could find better ways to blow 1/3 of my pay check

bBOXD

11-19-2005, 06:47 PM

Hopefully i should be able to get one this Tuesday! Costco has got a killer bundle going on for the 360. :) If all is well im gonna buy as many as i can, Just to have them. You gotta love Costco's never ending return policy. :)

bBOXD

11-19-2005, 07:07 PM

Fm_Tc_In_Ma

11-19-2005, 07:21 PM

at the price they are asking, im not even interested in the xbox360. i'll wait until my rich friends buy one and use theirs.

grizzly_choppers

11-19-2005, 07:25 PM

I've done some research after I found out about the shortage.

I've hade mine reserved since the summer and won't be getting one on the first "wave". Looks like I'm camping at Wal-Mart or something to get one on launch day. I know my Software ETC. is getting 27 units and I'm #80 on the list. Sad.

Check out what IGN says about the launch shortage here:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/666/666229p1.html

My last notification said I won't have mine until after Christmas.

-Alex

fro

11-19-2005, 07:31 PM

...My last notification said I won't have mine until after Christmas.

wow that sucks, are they offering any kind of refund? i'd be calling some store managers real quick.

Keitaro

11-19-2005, 07:42 PM

Heres the details of the XBOX 360 bundle from Costco. All of this for $480. Not too shabby! :)

* Xbox 360™ System ($399.99)
* Xbox 360™ Game Console
* Wireless Controller
* Combination High-Definition Component and Standard A/V Cable
* 20GB Detachable Hard Drive
* Ethernet Cable
* Headset
* Xbox Live® Silver
* Xbox Live® Gold 30-Day Trial
* Extra Wireless Controller
* Play & Charge Kit
* Games: Project Gotham Racing® 3

The 360 system itself is $299.99 not 399.99. Best Buy and Circuit City are selling the above items for $399.99 (system included). The 399.99 bundle is silver/white while the system only is in a full green box. Just got our Sunday circular.

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

11-19-2005, 07:59 PM

$299 for the X360
$399 for the X360 WITH HARDDRIVE

This system is going to be the most wanted system this year/next year.

Sony can no longer keep up....

Did I forget to mention XBOX does ONLINE Gaming???

bBOXD

11-19-2005, 08:06 PM

kloquewerk

11-19-2005, 11:22 PM

Max

11-20-2005, 12:47 AM

$299 for the X360
$399 for the X360 WITH HARDDRIVE

... and wireless controller, and remote.

The upgraded system is well worth it, esp. considering the HDD is $100 by itself, and is required to play the xbox games.

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

11-20-2005, 05:51 AM

az_pinoy

11-20-2005, 06:08 AM

i like both the PS3/XBOX 360...but in terms of online gaming between the two, XBOX Live is way ahead of the game...

what i like about the XBOX Live Silver edition is (even though you can't play your games online, you need Live Gold for that) that you can still chat/send messages with the people in your friend's list

i also like the little gadget you can attach to the back of the XBOX 360 (i forgot the name :rofl: ) so you can play online...plug and play

JC

MightyHalo

11-20-2005, 07:21 AM

I will have to say....I love PS2..and with no question get a PS3, I had a xbox, sold it though cause I got bored with the games on it(exception of Halo) but... XBOX 360 does have the High Def going and I saw the comercial for Call of Duty 2 which looks sweet. When PS2 came out..I camped out and got one on release date...I was lucky, but I didn't know at the time also they were selling on Ebay for almost double. Had I known, I would of had more people camp with me to buy 1 also for me. My thinking was if I can get a XBOX 360 on release date.. put it on Ebay for 700 or so...and then just wait till I can walk into any store and buy one....Free Xbox. :)

MightyHalo

11-20-2005, 07:22 AM

oh yeah..and if it doesn't sell, oh well.. I have one :)

bBOXD

11-20-2005, 07:33 AM

HALO 3!

Nuff said. :)

squirrel

11-20-2005, 07:54 AM

I'll be hanging out at Mark's place. I'll play his xBox 360 when he's out, and when he's back, I'll drive his xB around!

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

11-20-2005, 08:01 AM

HALO 3!

Nuff said. :)

Not only Halo 3 - Battle on Earth...

But HALO : Combat Evolved The Movie BABY!!!!

BlkSandPrlTurbotC

11-20-2005, 08:23 AM

put it this way.....

microsoft has put a hault on pre-orders for everyone....

this is gonna be HOTTTTTTTTTT

bBOXD

11-20-2005, 09:31 AM

Well after doing some research on this shortage. Looks like ill be picking up as many as i possibly can on Tuesday. :) Ill prolly give the Scion folks first crack at getting the XBOX 360. :) I should have a few extras to sell if all goes well.