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I'm in a bit of a bind

Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby HorribleVisalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
edited July 2008 in Social Entropy++
I just got my $600 from the IRS, I have $400 to spend as I wish. I want to get a 360. I've been looking online at gamestop and I can get an arcade for $199.99 used. Along with a 20 gig HD and %5 HDMI cable, puts me at about $300.

The only thing that worries me is that it's a used system. Should I bite the bullet and buy a new pro or should I go the cheap route and hope I get a system that a crack addict traded for money to score an 8 ball?

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  • The NothingThe Nothing Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    So this girl...

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  • NadsNads Bob Ducca Asleep in a cul-de-sac.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    I love you, John.

    Nads on
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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    The Nothing wrote: »
    So this girl...
    I need help, god damn it.

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  • ButlerButler 89 episodes or bust Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    kick the tyres

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  • ShimShamShimSham Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Nads wrote: »
    I love you, John.
    I love you too.

    John is a very common name.

    I should get people to call me Jack, then I could be like Big Boss and all shunna nah nah nah nah nah.

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  • bsjezzbsjezz Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    i think you should buy a playstation 3

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  • NORNOR Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    We got one forum for video games and all shit like that, and another specifically for asking for help/advice.

    I mean, ask here if you wanna, but there are better/more appropriate places to ask this.

    NOR on
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  • ShimShamShimSham Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    bsjezz wrote: »
    i think you should buy a playstation 3
    And not a 3-shitty.

    Unless you like a lot of red lights lol

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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    bsjezz wrote: »
    i think you should buy a playstation 3
    Only got four Benjamins in my wallet.

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  • FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    buy a new one

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  • Regicid3Regicid3 Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Do not get the Arcade.

    Get the HD.

    You're missing half of the experience with out it.

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  • ShimShamShimSham Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Get worms.

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  • World as MythWorld as Myth a breezy way to annoy serious people Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    ShimSham wrote: »
    Nads wrote: »
    I love you, John.
    I love you too.
    I give this relationship a month max

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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    NOR wrote: »
    We got one forum for video games and all shit like that, and another specifically for asking for help/advice.

    I mean, ask here if you wanna, but there are better/more appropriate places to ask this.
    I'm doing this for shear enjoyment of what it will become, and for a little help. I know how shit is run here. I've been here since 2002, I think I'll be fine

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  • The NothingThe Nothing Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Nads wrote: »
    I love you, John.

    I knew someone would get it. <3

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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    Regicid3 wrote: »
    Do not get the Arcade.

    Get the HD.

    You're missing half of the experience with out it.
    Arcades have HD, don't they?

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  • DefenderDefender Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Auntie Shibby wrote: »
    bsjezz wrote: »
    i think you should buy a playstation 3
    Only got four Benjamins in my wallet.

    I think you can buy a PS3 for that.

    EDIT: On topic, do not get a low-end 360. Just don't.

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  • ShimShamShimSham Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Auntie Shibby wrote: »
    NOR wrote: »
    We got one forum for video games and all shit like that, and another specifically for asking for help/advice.

    I mean, ask here if you wanna, but there are better/more appropriate places to ask this.
    I'm doing this for shear enjoyment of what it will become, and for a little help. I know how shit is run here. I've been here since 2002, I think I'll be fine
    Uh oh.

    2002er here.

    WHUH OH.

    Who the fuck are you, Ramius?

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  • FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Auntie Shibby wrote: »
    Regicid3 wrote: »
    Do not get the Arcade.

    Get the HD.

    You're missing half of the experience with out it.
    Arcades have HD, don't they?
    They don't, regicid can't read, you're getting a drive separately right?

    Either way, i would recommend a new one.

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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    Defender wrote: »
    Auntie Shibby wrote: »
    bsjezz wrote: »
    i think you should buy a playstation 3
    Only got four Benjamins in my wallet.

    I think you can buy a PS3 for that.

    EDIT: On topic, do not get a low-end 360. Just don't.
    If I get a PS3 I won't have anything left over for the most part, As well with getting a new 360. Unless there's a deal I'm unaware of.

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  • MorivethMoriveth BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWNRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    John get your italian american ass over here

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  • FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Defender wrote: »
    Auntie Shibby wrote: »
    bsjezz wrote: »
    i think you should buy a playstation 3
    Only got four Benjamins in my wallet.

    I think you can buy a PS3 for that.

    EDIT: On topic, do not get a low-end 360. Just don't.
    Do not get the low-end PS3 either. I still can't believe how much Sony screwed the pooch on the backwards compatibility, on purpose.

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  • The NothingThe Nothing Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Moriveth wrote: »
    John get your italian american ass over here

    With extra grease on the side?

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  • ShimShamShimSham Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Moriveth wrote: »
    John get your italian american ass over here
    I'm German/American.

    ShimSham on
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  • MorivethMoriveth BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWN BREAKDOWNRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    The Nothing wrote: »
    Moriveth wrote: »
    John get your italian american ass over here

    With extra grease on the side?

    How have you been, you motherfucker?

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  • DefenderDefender Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    OK I thought you said $400. I believe you can get a PS3 for that.

    Also, I heard that Soul Calibur 1 is coming to XBLA soon or something. That's pretty awesome! No online play, though, just a port of the original DC game. Still awesome.

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  • LarlarLarlar consecutive normal brunches Moderator, ClubPA Mod Emeritus
    edited July 2008
    Pay someone $400 to blow up IRS headquarters and then you'll have enough money next year to buy whatever you want.

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  • ButlerButler 89 episodes or bust Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    With a used console I think you have less chance of getting red-ring'd since that usually happens early in the consoles life if it's going to happen at all.

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  • The NothingThe Nothing Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Moriveth wrote: »
    The Nothing wrote: »
    Moriveth wrote: »
    John get your italian american ass over here

    With extra grease on the side?

    How have you been, you motherfucker?

    Oh, so crazy-busy and greasy as ever, my son.

    I hear wedding bells are chiming in the next few months, eh?

    I can't wait to see your kids outgrow you.

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  • FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Butler wrote: »
    With a used console I think you have less chance of getting red-ring'd since that usually happens early in the consoles life if it's going to happen at all.
    not at all

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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    Butler wrote: »
    With a used console I think you have less chance of getting red-ring'd since that usually happens early in the consoles life if it's going to happen at all.
    Thank you, this is the help I've been looking for. I will be back with a 360.

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  • Auntie ShibbyAuntie Shibby Horrible Visalia, CARegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    ugh.

    I'm just going to go the cheap route.

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  • STATE OF THE ART ROBOTSTATE OF THE ART ROBOT Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    At least get a pro XBOX 360. AT LEAST a pro.

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  • NadsNads Bob Ducca Asleep in a cul-de-sac.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited July 2008
    If having too much money puts is putting you in a bind, then you can just go straight to hell.

    Nads on
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  • The NothingThe Nothing Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I like how Shibby completely disregarded Fabricazy's advice and just went with the shit he wanted to hear.

    Pussy.

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  • BibbleBibble __BANNED USERS regular
    edited July 2008
    Larlar wrote: »
    Pay someone $400 to blow up IRS headquarters and then you'll have enough money next year to buy whatever you want.

    hello this is the fbi

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  • RankenphileRankenphile Passersby were amazed by the unusually large amounts of blood.Registered User, Moderator Mod Emeritus
    edited July 2008
    Bibble wrote: »
    Larlar wrote: »
    Pay someone $400 to blow up IRS headquarters and then you'll have enough money next year to buy whatever you want.

    hello this is the fbi
    wiggle jiggle

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  • Regicid3Regicid3 Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    DO NOT GET AN ARCADE VERSION

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  • FaricazyFaricazy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    shibby do you have $50 for live

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  • DefenderDefender Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Butler wrote: »
    With a used console I think you have less chance of getting red-ring'd since that usually happens early in the consoles life if it's going to happen at all.

    Arguably you could say that if the console lasts the first six months or whatever with no red ring, then the chances dip down, and then they gradually rise back up. I don't know for sure, but I human mortality is the same, like, high mortality rate for unborn/newborn babies (counting miscarriage), then babies that survive a few months have a drastic drop in mortality rate, then as people age the mortality rate climbs back up, eventually hitting 100%.

    That said, I've even seen some over-a-year-old dev 360s just RROD for no damn reason. The first day I actually connected to a dev 360, two of the four I used that day RRed in the first five minutes.

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