i need help deciding...ha

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  1. starchy

    starchy Regular member

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    Im not completly sure on what to get
    an XBOX 360....http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=020253
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    A laptop.....http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7742963&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01174&id=1140393564993


    Thanks for any advice ppl put in
     
  2. Spider323

    Spider323 Regular member

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    Gateway is a piece of sh*t. If you a hardcore gamer and don't mind buying games later go for the XBox360. If you really want to go for a laptop add on like 400-500 and get a good HP laptop which wont get outdated for at least another 3-4 years.
     
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    I would go for the laptop myself,
    Since M$ wants you to pay extrea for all of XBL services,
    (downloads. online acct, 99$ wireless usb),
    I would get a good laptop on newegg.com
    You can get a better one than you shown,
    for even or less money.
    (this would be my personal choice.)
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834115324
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    Good luck

     
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  4. starchy

    starchy Regular member

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    yeah ...but i already have an xbox so i still have till september for my XBL to be up so im thinking 360 but i will proabbly get both but at later times because there so expensive
     
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    couple things to consider about the 360:
    (1) i believe M$ is upgrading the processor in the 360 come 2007
    http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/21/xbox-360-to-get-cpu-upgrade-in-2007/
    (2) 360 games compared to PC games are generally $10 more
    (3) to get all the features of xbox live you will have to pay extra
    (4) ability to play any future 360 game...won't need to upgrade your system

    few things to think about with a laptop:
    (1) extremely portable (hehe)
    (2) a huge functionality difference
    (3) possible future system limitations (outdated, thus unable to play future games unless upgraded)
    (4) typically won't have to pay extra for online play(few exceptions)

    just several things to think about. also keep in mind that the majority(not all) of the games developed for the 360 are available for the pc as well...


     
  6. starchy

    starchy Regular member

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    yeah but i dont really want to wait till 2007 to get a 360 but idk maybe come then ill sell it and buy another idk


    and i dont feel like upgrading a laptop every time a new game comes out
    EDIT: and i think the upgrade is for overheating and you can buy the intercooler/or the stand fan for the 360 also
     
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