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Old 08-16-2007
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xbox 360. Is it worth the upgrade?

I came across a little extra cash, and was thinking about a xbox 360. Is it worth the upgrade from the regular xbox, or is xbox worthy of the hype.
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Well worth the upgrade far better graphics and better games aswell
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I would say it's worth it.
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Yes, and you can sell the xBox for some cash
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Old 08-17-2007
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Xbox 360 is worth it if you are an avid gamer
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Old 08-17-2007
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Well, I went with the Black Xbox 360 with the 120 gig hard drive.
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Old 08-17-2007
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Yes please invest in the Elite, i own a PS3 and am definitely going to cop the Elite.
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Old 08-18-2007
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if you want a xbox you better go for the elite because it's got a hdmi port unlike the other one,hdmi cable,and 120gb hard drive.Cartera the ps3 has slightly better graphics because it's full hd not hd ready.Full hd=1080p
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Old 08-18-2007
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Paying $200-300 extra for slightly better graphics is being dumb IMO. The Elite is a sweet system. Mine is coming next week.
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Old 08-19-2007
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I know the PS3 is HD but its graphics are not significantly better than the 360's. Which lets be honest the PS3 has had 3 years to be developed, its graphics should be noticeably better than the 360. As much as i hate to say it microsoft has outdone its competitors once again. The price difference when i last looked is a the reason why i would say the 360 aswell. The elite would be a definate, i am hoepfully going to invest in one at some point. Untill then i will stick with the original.
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Old 08-19-2007
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Cartera the ps3 has slightly better graphics because it's full hd not hd ready.Full hd=1080p
Both the Xbox 360 & PS3 support 1080P. HD Ready only relates to the DISPLAY (i.e. 720P at least).

The PS3 may have HMDI, but all newer Xbox 360s will too (Not just the Elite!) - current Xbox 360s can output 1080P via Component & VGA.

Last edited by TS | Thomas; 08-19-2007 at 07:35 AM..
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Old 08-19-2007
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If you're from the US, you can trade in your old X Box at a Gamespot. You'll get in store credit for some new 360 games. Or, if you don't mind waiting, you could sell it outright.
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Both the Xbox 360 & PS3 support 1080P. HD Ready only relates to the DISPLAY (i.e. 720P at least).

The PS3 may have HMDI, but all newer Xbox 360s will too (Not just the Elite!) - current Xbox 360s can output 1080P via Component & VGA.
Oh,i never knew that,anyway the ps3 is the cheapest blu-ray player out there that's for sure.
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Old 08-20-2007
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I know the PS3 is HD but its graphics are not significantly better than the 360's. Which lets be honest the PS3 has had 3 years to be developed, its graphics should be noticeably better than the 360. As much as i hate to say it microsoft has outdone its competitors once again. The price difference when i last looked is a the reason why i would say the 360 aswell. The elite would be a definate, i am hoepfully going to invest in one at some point. Untill then i will stick with the original.

Well If your stuck in-between the decision of making a choice of what system to get, stall for now. As far as the above, the PS3, meaning the makers, IBM, toshiba and Sony have had three years to make a system better than the 360. I think thus far they have not failed themselves.

The PS3 is a good investment and so is the 360 elite. Developers have had time to make awesome games for the 360 cuz it been out for 3 years. PS3 Developers have had no where over nine months. So in comparison IMO I think the PS3 is slowly making progress. GRAW 2 comes out tomorrow and hopefully that will have a good impact esp if online play is good. I also read somewhere that PC and console gaming will be integrated online, not sure of what console platforms will be integrated with PC online play.
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Old 08-20-2007
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My xbox elite should be here on Wednesday. Cant wait.
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Old 08-21-2007
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Well by my bday in OCT im trying have my elite here with WIC and C&C3 at least. Might by GOW but idk yet itz expexsive. Omg cant wait for End War.

U getting HDMI for ur Elite ptim?
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Old 08-21-2007
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Well by my bday in OCT im trying have my elite here with WIC and C&C3 at least. Might by GOW but idk yet itz expexsive. Omg cant wait for End War.

U getting HDMI for ur Elite ptim?
Yes, I'm getting HDMI,. I might get Bioshock for my first game.
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