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XBox 360: Pro vs Elite Discussion.
Marikir
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I'm in the process of thinking about buying a 360 in the near future. Of course, the greatest question comes down to either Pro or Elite. As near as I can tell, there are only 2 differences between the two bundles. 60GB vs 120 GB hard drive and the Elite comes with an HDMI cable. Both seem to come with a headset.
Am I missing anything? Is there something else that differentiates the two versions of the console?
(I already have a Wii and a PS3, thanks. Just looking for feedback about the two 360 versions. And not the Arcade unless there is a REALLY good, compelling reason for it.)
Am I missing anything? Is there something else that differentiates the two versions of the console?
(I already have a Wii and a PS3, thanks. Just looking for feedback about the two 360 versions. And not the Arcade unless there is a REALLY good, compelling reason for it.)
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Right now, getting an Arcade plus whatever HD you want is actually the better deal for most people.
It's funny you mention this, because IIRC, there were rumors that a 120GB hard drive Live starter pack was going to go on sale for $100 at some point this fall. Which means that you could get an Arcade and the 120GB pack for the price of the Pro bundle. I don't know if this has ever been confirmed, though I haven't been keeping up with it much since I already have a 360.
But otherwise you're right. The only other difference between the Pro and Elites now, besides the two you mentioned, is the color of the unit.
This.
And if you're really cheap, an Arcade plus a 20gb refurb HD is only $220.
Hmmm...apparently I missed something then. Perfect reason why I wanted to discuss this.
So, the HDs are being sold seperately? My spreadsheet will require a new section then.
Doesn't Arcade just come with composite cables - not even component? Also, no headset, and no ethernet cable (although the last one won't matter for most people). I'd guess that HD + cables + headset are worth it for most people.
Now, on a separate note, as I'm also looking into a 360 in the future, the only open ports on my TV right now are HDMI - will a normal HDMI cable suffice, or does the 360 have a special interface for its HDMI video out which requires a special cable?
Headset. Will go on the list as it is a difference.
Would probably try to use a wireless connection, either the Xbox one or a different one, I don't know yet. But, something to also add in.
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just to confirm, the hdmi cable for the 360 is a standard hdmi head on BOTH ends?
the only reason im asking again is, iirc, the sony component cables for the ps3 require a special sony cable for the video output from the ps3, not regular component cables with standard 5 color heads on both ends.
Found a photo. It's a normal port.
Since I wanted to have hdmi picture on my tv + optical audio to my receiver I had to take a knife and "dig" in my component cable's plug to have them both fit at the same time.
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Not a problem if you purchase the elite. It comes with an AV out that fits WHILE the HDMI is plugged in. Furthermore, they include a second AV out cable that just has optical and analog audio ports. I have my Elite plugged into my TV with HDMI and into my receiver with optical.
Lord I need to upgrade my receiver.
As far as Elite vs Pro... Once you go matte dark gray you never go back.
That's why they sell a special cable (included in the Elite SKU) that is half the size to allow an HDMI cable to connect the 360 to a TV but to use either RCA cables or an optical connection to a stereo receiver.
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VERY interested in the reply to this. I've heard it can be done, but haven't done the research yet. My current calculations take the 100.00 wireless adapter into account, but I am very interested in other possible solutions.
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for people with arcades i think you can get a free memory unit or a $20 20gb harddrive.
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Good to know. I just dont get why the plug was so huge in the first place. But even if I was aware of the existence of such cables I still think I would've modified my cables instead of spending money on a new one.
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You can take apart the plastic case for the standard RCA/Component cable. This will allow you to use a standard HDMI cable and leave the XBOX cable with optical plugged in at the same time. Not optimal but it works. There are some tutorial videos on youtube on how to do this "knife" trick.
This is true of the 120 gig but not for the 60 gig. Whatever you do though, you can get a cable from Microsoft free of charge. I'm sure google would lead you in the right direction.
I am also interested in this. Are the newer ones more silent than the old leaf blowers? Are some variants more silent than others?
I'm thinking I may wait until the 360 is nearing its end of life and they start to drop serious info about the next console and they stop revising the 360 chipsets and the price drops again.
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The free ones from MS take forever to ship, though. I just went on eBay and bought one for $3, used it, and sold it back on eBay for $3.
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I don't want to turn PA into CheapAssGamer, but right now you can get 25% cashback off of any Buy It Now auction on eBay using MS Live search (www.live.com). I got a new in box PSP-2000 core system for $130 shipped.
I have been trying this but I can't find ebay on that list.
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If I go right to that link and search for "Xbox 360", eBay is the first sponsored result.
I'm left wondering if this WRT54G model is just stupid, or if my particular unit is stupid in its own unique way.