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Would buying two Xbox 360s be a good idea?

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LW07

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Thinking of getting a 360, and I'm wondering if I should get two arcade units, and get the accessories for one, and keep the second one as a spare should the first one RROD/E74 on me or something and I be forced to send it off.

Is that a good idea?
 
just get one, and pick up another if/when your main breaks. i think jasper units are supposed to be indestructible (harhar). but seriously, just pick up a jasper and see how far it'll get you.
 
And are there any in-store replacement plans that let you take the thing back to the store and exchange it rather than having to deal with microsoft?
 
i guess so, if there's no instore replacement plans that will let me take the thing back and exchange it
 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: LW07
i guess so, if there's no instore replacement plans that will let me take the thing back and exchange it
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Costco's standard return policy
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Does best buy have a similar policy? no costcos near where i live.
 
Originally posted by: LW07
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: LW07
i guess so, if there's no instore replacement plans that will let me take the thing back and exchange it
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Costco's standard return policy
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Does best buy have a similar policy? no costcos near where i live.
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Best Buy's options: http://www.bestbuy.com/olspage...00050033&type=category (both cost extra; I'm not sure if they cover the RRoD failure)

I believe Sam's Club's return policy is as good as Costco's.
 
Why would you buy two? As long as they're Jaspers I doubt you'll have RRoD problems. Might as well put the extra $199 to buy some games instead.
 
Originally posted by: mmntech
Why would you buy two? As long as they're Jaspers I doubt you'll have RRoD problems. Might as well put the extra $199 to buy some games instead.
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What about the E74/not reading disks error?

And about that product replacement plan, is it a one-time use thing where it cancels out after you have to exchange the Xbox for another one or does it stick no matter what for the said determined time(like 2 years)?
 
I've never bought a Product Replacement Plan, but I think it's a one-time replacement; you then buy another PRP for the new Xbox. Be sure to read and verify that it covers the RRoD before you buy any kind of warranty. Don't ask a Best Buy employee, they'll lie to you.
 
Alright, so i guess I'll consider an Xbox and a PRP instead of getting two. I've heard that now with the new jaspers the problem is no longer RROD but E74. Should I still get a 360 or stick with my PS3 and get a bunch of games for that?
 
Originally posted by: LW07
Alright, so i guess I'll consider an Xbox and a PRP instead of getting two. I've heard that now with the new jaspers the problem is no longer RROD but E74. Should I still get a 360 or stick with my PS3 and get a bunch of games for that?
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I think this E74 stuff going around is being blown out of proportion.
 
Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
Originally posted by: LW07
Alright, so i guess I'll consider an Xbox and a PRP instead of getting two. I've heard that now with the new jaspers the problem is no longer RROD but E74. Should I still get a 360 or stick with my PS3 and get a bunch of games for that?
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I think this E74 stuff going around is being blown out of proportion.
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Alright, I guess I'll get the Xbox and a PRP from Best Buy(I hope the PRP is multi-use just in case my luck is really bad).
 
Good lord Microsoft is geniuses. They build a shitty product that people inexplicably want so bad that they're willing buy TWO of them just in case one breaks!

Bill Balmer is my hero.
 
Originally posted by: LW07
Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
Originally posted by: LW07
Alright, so i guess I'll consider an Xbox and a PRP instead of getting two. I've heard that now with the new jaspers the problem is no longer RROD but E74. Should I still get a 360 or stick with my PS3 and get a bunch of games for that?
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I think this E74 stuff going around is being blown out of proportion.
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Alright, I guess I'll get the Xbox and a PRP from Best Buy(I hope the PRP is multi-use just in case my luck is really bad).
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I can't speak for BB's, Circuit City's RPP plan was one-time use. However, they reimburse you what you paid, so if it dropped in price, you still get the full retail cost when you bought it.
 
Alright I got a Red Limited Edition 360 from Walmart with a 2-year extended warranty that begins after microsofts 1-year warranty ends.

Here's hoping it doesn't mess up.
 
Originally posted by: Deeko
Good lord Microsoft is geniuses. They build a shitty product that people inexplicably want so bad that they're willing buy TWO of them just in case one breaks!

Bill Balmer is my hero.
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Not "inexplicable" at all - it's very easy to explain. Aside from the high failure rate it's a great system with a great online service and a great collection of games. Yeah it's a shitty quality product (or at least has been), but it's an excellent game system.
 
Originally posted by: LW07
Alright I got a Red Limited Edition 360 from Walmart with a 2-year extended warranty that begins after microsofts 1-year warranty ends.

Here's hoping it doesn't mess up.
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Someone here said Wal-mart does an on the spot, in-store swap out for you, so you won't even have to mail it off, if it bricks while under their coverage.

 
Originally posted by: mugs
Originally posted by: Deeko
Good lord Microsoft is geniuses. They build a shitty product that people inexplicably want so bad that they're willing buy TWO of them just in case one breaks!

Bill Balmer is my hero.
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Not "inexplicable" at all - it's very easy to explain. Aside from the high failure rate it's a great system with a great online service and a great collection of games. Yeah it's a shitty quality product (or at least has been), but it's an excellent game system.
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The inexplicable part is that people are willing to buy two just in case.
 
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