Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade Gaming Console

This was my second console, my first was bought 'refurbished' at one of thes game store, I wouldn't do THAT again...I bought ths when I sent my other unit in for repair. This one I bought new from Walmart? well three months now and no trouble at all of any kind. Basically, the RRod problem that xbox has or had was supposedly corrected, but I still from time to time see people buying newer unit that it happens to, the great thing is Microsoft definately stands by thier product and repairs or replaces thier unit very fast (so you have liitle time to miss it) and without question. The arcade model comes with all you need except the hard drive. Actually you don't NEED the hard drive to play games but you will at least need the small memory unit for game saves. If you are playing one of the NUMEROUS older xbox games (almost all regular xbox games are backward compatible, listed on the Xbox live site) you will need to download (free) the update from thier site before playing the older games and here is where you will need the hard drive. The only real difference between the ELite, Premium and Arcade versions of this system are what it comes with (peripherals/extras) the unit itself is the same mechanically speaking. I had the Premium And the Arcade.. The Premium has a silver door for the cd player and the ELite model is black, but the 'inerds' of all are the same. Unless you enjoy wasting money, just get the arcade model and buy the other things you'll want to go with it; hard drive, camera for Xbox live and a memory unit which I believe already cmes in the arcade set. Basically, this system is well worth the money, but it is also well worht paying for thier warentee which kicks in AFTER the manufacturers. (Microsoft covers ALL xbox 360 units for RRod (no matter HOW purchased with ot without reciept!) for three years from manufactuerer date for RRod, no questions asked. And if you treat your system well, little else can go wrong with it, but treating it well does NOT exclude you from RRod, I treated my unit better than a queen and still got rrod. (not the walmart purchased one thought) The Xbox LiVE feature is really great and constantly growing, you can now (or will soon) be able to rent Netflix movies right off the xbox 360 and you can already rent many great movies, tv shows, music vidoes and much more instantly online. Many companiesconsoles call themselves a 'home enterainment system, this one truely IS a family oriented home entertainment system. Keep your reciept if you get the warentee from walmart, the store associates will not be able to get you a duplicate which you will need for the codes numbers at warentee/repair time, but the very helpful corporate office will if you know the exact purchase date and with what card you paid (exact numbrs only) Don't be afraid to buy this great game system, just be educated, informed and thereby protected. it is a great investment that will pay you back multifold.Enjoy. And there IS NO PLACE BETTER THAN WALMART to get this great deal, NO I Don't work for them. Ialso own a Nintendo DS, that is great also, each one has their benifits and both have a great variety of games.

The XBOX 360 is by far the best gaming console on the market. While it is true that the 360 has the red ring of death problem, you can help to prevent it from happening to your console. Check your video cables. The ring will appear if your video cable is not entirely hooked up to the console, and check if the cables are damaged too badly since that could be the cause. Check your power system. If the power block gets too hot, it could easily overheat and cease functioning. Make sure the console and power system are placed in a well ventilated area, and that nothing heavy could fall on them. The XBOX 360 is more durable than most people give it credit for, but you do have to have a gentle touch when handling any part of the console or external devices. If you do this, your console should be able to provide you with years of entertainment! With fantastic graphics and sound, and games that are so immersive, the XBOX 360 is everything you could want in a video game console!

This is a great item put the only thing that i dont like is that it is nosy put it ony happens when you put a disc(it does not do it with all disc). overall i give it a 96%.

I purchased this system for my 7 year old Son for Christmas. He is very happy with it, and I was very pleased with the price. Overall, great buy and no problems whatsoever - he plays it all the time! (Almost too much! LOL) My Husband also likes to play - great for all ages.

This bundle costs less but will cost you more in the long run once you get onto marketplace... Things you may end up buying: 1. H-Drive 2. Rechargeable Battery Pack and Charger 3. Subscription to XBOX LIVE 4. HDMI, VGA, Comp. cables (HD only) 5. HD DVD Player 6. Wireless Internett Adapter (Only if you're not willing to connect your modem to the unit.) All of these just depend on what you want to get out of the XBOX. That's pretty much the only con, the pricing of all the accessories, but the Marketplace is amazing and simple. The games come in great on an HDMI cable.... The game selections are alot better in comparison the PS3s game selects...though the PS3 will get you more for the money.