Xbox 360 Question

[phillyman36]

Hey i am thinking about getting and Xbox 360 (maybe this weekend). I am going to use it to stream Netflix movies from my account and there are a couple of games that i want to play like left 4 dead and a few others. I want to know

1) Is the 60 gig hard drive good enough? (i read you need a hard drive to stream) But also should that be enough for game saves How much content and what type do you all have on you drive

2) Also the Console for the xbox arcade is the same as the pro right it just doesnt come with the hard drive, wireless controller etc etc? reason i ask is because i looked at microsofts comparison page (basically the console hardware is the same)

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hard...pare101.htm?WT.svl=nav

and at the bottom game compatibility it says the arcade only plays the 360 games while the other version can play some of the xbox games

 

[tw1164]

1) A larger HD will allow you to install more games (after 11/19) and demos. I like most people only have a 20GB drive. I still have about 8-9GB free. So I'll be able to install 1 game. I think I'll upgrade to 60GB later.
2) You need a HD to play Xbox 1 games.

 

[Queasy]

The Arcade comes with a wireless controller. It does not come with component cables but you're better off hooking up via HDMI if you are able.

 

[gorcorps]

The arcade is the same as the pro console. You just need an HDD to play xbox1 games so that's why the feature list says it can't.

 

[tatteredpotato]

Keep in mind that you are going to need an Xbox Live Gold account to stream Netflix which runs around $50 a year. This is the same account that will allow you to play online. I'd say the 60GB is more than plenty unless you're a "power user"

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: ObscureCaucasian
Keep in mind that you are going to need an Xbox Live Gold account to stream Netflix which runs around $50 a year. This is the same account that will allow you to play online. I'd say the 60GB is more than plenty unless you're a "power user"

Or you can get 13 months of Live Gold for $40 or less via Newegg or Buy.com.

 

[Oyeve]

My 120gb just came in today. My current 20gb is out of space. I plan to do a lot more movie d'ling and stuff so I went for the 120 instead of the 60. I couldnt justify 100 bucks for 60gb (not that I can justify 130 for 120gb) so for 30 bucks more I just went with the 120gb.

 

[sonambulo]

Woops wrong thread.

My advice is to get a 120 gig if you can swing it. That extra space is always nice. They are on clearance for $89 at a lot of Targets.

 

[phillyman36]

Cool thanks for the info guys much appreciated