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Originally posted by: chuckywang

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I recommend getting a 60GB holidy bundle version. You're guaranteed to get a Falcon that way pretty much. (65nm chipset instead of 90nm) It'll have lower heat, lower power consumption, and likely be quieter.

If you buy it used, it may have heat issues in the future and could potentially be lacking HDMI natively.

The reason I like the 60GB version is because the new Xbox firmware allows you to rip games to your hard drive. It still requires your game to be in the drive for verification, but this makes playing games a little faster and much quieter. With Xbox Live, you can download demos and rent movies....which can fill up a 20GB drive fairly quickly. Most downloads are around 1GB to 1.5GB.

I highly recommend budgeting for the rechargable battery packs as well. You can buy a quick charge or play and charge set to go with your controllers. Otherwise 2 AA batteries last about 25 hours of play.

Check Slickdeals for the RedOctane coupons from back in December. You might still be able to get a deal on the 2 guitar bundle of Guitar Hero World Tour for $80. Aside from that, Gamestop usually has a decent number of games under $20 each on the used racks.

You mean Jasper?

Falcon's are also 65nm (CPU at least if I'm not mistaken).

 

[ubercaffeinated]

Thanks everyone for the help. I thought I would update with what I was able to get: I was able to pick up a Jasper Arcade today for 160 at CircuitCity. I purchased a used wireless adapter for 70 at gamestop. I ordered a refurbed 20 gig hdd + 3 months of live gold from microsoft for 30. Spent around 10 bucks on an HDMI cable from monoprice.

Overall I am super happy with the result. I immediately picked up Fable 2, and will be picking up gears of war 2 and halo 3. As to why I didn't get a pro model: I already have a ps3 to do the other half of my gaming, so I figure as long as I keep things at a minimalist level, 20 gigs will be plenty.