Need Advise. What is the best Current XBox system deal going?

[nitsuj3580]

After hearing so much about the Xbox, I think it's time for me to pick one up

Obviously, I need the console but I know there are bundles with extra controllers, a couple games, etc.

I've read a bunch of threads here but I was wondering what people think is the best current deal out there to buy an xbox system? thanks!

 

[MercenaryForHire]

First off, search the Hot Deals forum.

Secondly, I think there's a way to get XBox, 2 controllers, the SegaGT/JSRF disc, and a DVD kit for US$200 after rebate.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

- M4H

 

[Keego]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
First off, search the Hot Deals forum.

Secondly, I think there's a way to get XBox, 2 controllers, the SegaGT/JSRF disc, and a DVD kit for US$200 after rebate.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

- M4H

Thirdly, it's advice, not advise.

 

[Yzzim]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
First off, search the Hot Deals forum.

Secondly, I think there's a way to get XBox, 2 controllers, the SegaGT/JSRF disc, and a DVD kit for US$200 after rebate.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

- M4H

You can get it for $185 shipped @ buy.com with a $15 off $200 (or above?) purchase.

That's currently the best deal I believe. Circuit City had one a week ago where you'd get like $50 (or so) in MSN rewards which could be spent at various retailers.

You're not going to find it for much below $200 since that's the price Microsoft sets on the console.

If you don't mind a used one I'd try the FS/FT forum. I believe Yourself had one for sale on the FS/FT boards for $175 shipped. Don't think he even used it.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Well, I was assuming he was excluding such things as the FS/T forums, eBay, and the local pawn shops.

I'd prefer to get one retail anyhow - that way if it's got the ever-popular Ghost Recon / Splinter Cell "Dirty Disc Error" I can just ship it off to MS or take it back to the store. (Unless it's used from a trusted member who's verified it doesn't get those errors.)

- M4H

 

[nitsuj3580]

Dirty Disc error? Could you explain this? I was going to buy Splinter Cell as well?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: nitsuj3580
Dirty Disc error? Could you explain this? I was going to buy Splinter Cell as well?

Some of the newer XBoxes have defects in the drive, leading them to be unable to read Ghost Recon or Splinter Cell discs. (It's mostly Ghost Recon, apparently.) These are brand-new fresh from the box XBoxes, and undamaged legal copies of Ghost Recon. You get one game of GR in on Live, then you get to reset.

And that's in addition to many users being unable to see GR games in the lobby, skipping, lag, etc.

Suffice it to say, XBox owners are pissed.

- M4H

 

[SCSIfreek]

You should call upon PAB and Rossman. Good luck!

 

[AU Tiger]

Tallgeese? Hello? Your presence has been requested.

Tallgeese keeps the XBOX deals thread in the Hot Deals forum and it is usually up to date on latest deals.

You can get a factory refurbished XBox, packaged the same as a new Xbox from the factory from ebgames for $150. These were fixed by Microsoft.

Buy XBOX from EBGames or Circuit City and get 20% back on your purchase in MSN Cash at eshop.msn.com

The buy.com deal as mentioned above.

 

[LeStEr]

See Here.

 

[SyahM]

Target has XBOX for $199.99 with free $29.99 value speaker system.

 

[Maverick]

Toys R Us had a great deal that my co-worker jumped on...he got spiderman, nfl fever, sega gt 2002, Jet Set Radio Future, S controller, and some third party controller all for $249. Dunno if they're still running it though.

 

[vash]

EB World, GameStop and Babbages (all same company) has an Xbox mail-in rebate offer. Buy the Xbox + 2 games + 1 accessory (19.99+) and get $50 off. All ($199) Xbox systems now come with the two games, so its a great deal for $200.

vash

 

[MercenaryForHire]

I want a bundle kit with Steel Battalion.

/me is getting it for Xmas ... hopefully ...

If only it was online ... we need a patch for that! Quickly! I don't care if it's a 100MB download!

Edit:

Originally posted by: vash
EB World, GameStop and Babbages (all same company) has an Xbox mail-in rebate offer. Buy the Xbox + 2 games + 1 accessory (19.99+) and get $50 off. All ($199) Xbox systems now come with the two games, so its a great deal for $200.

vash

Schweet. JSRF, Sega GT, two more games, and a normal controller. I frickin' hate the Controller-S.

- M4H

 

[vash]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
I want a bundle kit with Steel Battalion.

/me is getting it for Xmas ... hopefully ...

If only it was online ... we need a patch for that! Quickly! I don't care if it's a 100MB download!

Edit:

Originally posted by: vash
EB World, GameStop and Babbages (all same company) has an Xbox mail-in rebate offer. Buy the Xbox + 2 games + 1 accessory (19.99+) and get $50 off. All ($199) Xbox systems now come with the two games, so its a great deal for $200.

vash

Schweet. JSRF, Sega GT, two more games, and a normal controller. I frickin' hate the Controller-S.

- M4H

Actually, all new Xbox systems come with the S controller. The base controller is being phased out.

vash

 

[Maverick]

S controller is so much better...my hand cramps up after using the normal controller for a while.

 

[AU Tiger]

Originally posted by: Shiva112
S controller is so much better...my hand cramps up after using the normal controller for a while.

You must have girl hands. j/k

My friend and I both like the larger controller. Of course we are both 6'1"+

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Ya missed my deal last Saturday (posted in hot deals but no one liked it I don't guess)

Xbox bundle+DVD kit
=$230

-$30 MIR
-$30 Giftcard to Circuit City
-$45 MSN rewards

=$125 net

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: vash
The base controller is being phased out.

OMG!!! OH NO! AIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! NOOOOOO!O!OO!O!!!!



- M4H

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: AU Tiger

Originally posted by: Shiva112
S controller is so much better...my hand cramps up after using the normal controller for a while.

You must have girl hands. j/k

My friend and I both like the larger controller. Of course we are both 6'1"+

For what it's worth, I am 6'4" and prefer the S controller. The regular one is way too huge and blocky for my comfort. The S fits me to a T.

 

[mpitts]

Originally posted by: AU Tiger

Originally posted by: Shiva112
S controller is so much better...my hand cramps up after using the normal controller for a while.

You must have girl hands. j/k

My friend and I both like the larger controller. Of course we are both 6'1"+

I am almost 6' and have huge hands and I can not STAND the original Xbox controller. I just don't like the feel of it. It is too awkward. I like the S-controller much better.

 

[Smolek]

Originally posted by: Shiva112
S controller is so much better...my hand cramps up after using the normal controller for a while.

I prefer the regular controller. The other two systems controls just seem too small.

 

[brendan0]

Best Buy just sent out coupons for spending $200 in games & receive a $40 gift certificate. Not too bad. Unfortunately, I just gave mine a way....

 

[Smolek]

Originally posted by: brendan0
Best Buy just sent out coupons for spending $200 in games & receive a $40 gift certificate. Not too bad. Unfortunately, I just gave mine a way....

i got the coupons but mine was a spend 150 get 25 GC.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Smolek

Originally posted by: Shiva112
S controller is so much better...my hand cramps up after using the normal controller for a while.

I prefer the regular controller. The other two systems controls just seem too small.

Is your real name Shaquille by any chance?