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Ok, so I'll preface this by saying that I've been a die hard Playstation fan and anti-XBOX. However, I've also heard that XBOX Live is much better than Playstation online and to be honest, I want to play some of the games that PS doesn't offer. I'm aware of the pros and cons regarding both systems, so we don't need to get into that. I'm shopping for an XBOX and I'll eventually get a PS3 down the road.

Now, I'm totally clueless when it comes to XBOX, so let's just say I'm dumb to the whole thing. So I might require dumbed down explanations.

I'm looking for a console that will primarily be used for gaming. I don't really care about the downloading, although I don't really know about everything you can do with the XBOX.

My first question would be: To have a smooth online gaming experience, does it matter if I go with the basic console with 20 GB's or should I be looking at the Elite with 120 GB's? Does the GB size matter at all when it comes to gaming? Someone at gamestop told me that in order to play online, the 120 would serve me better. Then someone else somewhere else told me that 20 is all I would need.

Also, is there anyone here who plays from a wireless connection? If so, how is that working out for you?

Suggestions would be appreciated. :)
 
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Whoever told you that you need a 120GB hard drive for better online GAMEPLAY should be fired. The major usage for the hard drive is for downloads... movies, arcade games and the like.
 
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All you need is the 20Gb unless you look at downloading extra content (movies, demos, arcade games, etc.)

Online game play is the same on all of them. Don't go wireless, I've heard very bad things about it. Hard line is the best way to go.
 
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rwemyss said:
Whoever told you that you need a 120GB hard drive for better online GAMEPLAY should be fired. The major usage for the hard drive is for downloads... movies, arcade games and the like.
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That's what I figured, but I didn't want to pick one up until I fully understood.

I guess my next question would be, if money wasn't an issue, is it worth it to spend the extra $100 on the 120? What are some of the things you can download?
 
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VOLatile said:
Online game play is the same on all of them. Don't go wireless, I've heard very bad things about it. Hard line is the best way to go.
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OK, here is one of my issues. My setup would have to be wireless. I'm definitely not going to switch things around. What kind of problems can you have with it? Interruptions and such?
 
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There's boatloads of arcade games if you're into old school games... there's gamer profile stuff (pics, backgrounds, themes). Usually a new demo every week, sometimes more than one. You can download movies, but they only last for like 24 hours after the fact. Most of this stuff you have to pay for, but demos are free, some gamerpics and themes are, also.
 
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OWB said:
That's what I figured, but I didn't want to pick one up until I fully understood.

I guess my next question would be, if money wasn't an issue, is it worth it to spend the extra $100 on the 120? What are some of the things you can download?
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xboxlive arcade games, demos, trailors, tv shows, movies and things like that. If i could go back i would get the 120 hard drive.
 
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OWB said:
OK, here is one of my issues. My setup would have to be wireless. I'm definitely not going to switch things around. What kind of problems can you have with it? Interruptions and such?
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i dont have a problem with it at all.
 
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OWB said:
OK, here is one of my issues. My setup would have to be wireless. I'm definitely not going to switch things around. What kind of problems can you have with it? Interruptions and such?
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I guess it all depends on the distance. You don't really want to travel more than 20-30 feet from your router, or you'll experience interruption issues, or so I've heard. I don't personally own the wireless reciever. Plus, $100 is a lot of money for something that, if you were to change things around, would probably only cost you upwards of $50, depending on the distance again.
 
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What sort of distance are we talking about from your router to the 360?

They have High-def movies available, as well as games that are similar to what you would find on a free Flash game site like MSN Games, and also major game demos as Volatile stated...

Xbox.com | Xbox LIVE Marketplace
 
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VOLatile said:
There's boatloads of arcade games if you're into old school games... there's gamer profile stuff (pics, backgrounds, themes). Usually a new demo every week, sometimes more than one. You can download movies, but they only last for like 24 hours after the fact. Most of this stuff you have to pay for, but demos are free, some gamerpics and themes are, also.
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Well, if I have to pay for most it, I'm probably not interested. I don't really care about old arcade games.

vols kick balls said:
xboxlive arcade games, demos, trailors, tv shows, movies and things like that. If i could go back i would get the 120 hard drive.
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Now that's something to think about. I'm not sure I want to look back and have this same thought.

vols kick balls said:
i dont have a problem with it at all.
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Well that's good to hear since I'm going to have go wireless.
 
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vols kick balls said:
shouldnt have a problem then.
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Yeah, it feels like it's miles away, but that's probably the actual distance. Not so bad once I thought about it.

Do you need an internet card to play Live? How does that work?

I realize that I could find all of this online, but I trust you all more than I would one of the 10 millions articles written about it.
 
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OWB said:
I realize that I could find all of this online, but I trust you all more than I would one of the 10 millions articles written about it.
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You trust the people that were a core group at PJs more than you would strangers that wrote an article?
 
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rwemyss said:
Then why not run a 20 ft ethernet cable to your router?!?!

You can get one for like $10.
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Because my setup is in a guest house on the property and I don't want to run a cable outside and bury it and so forth.
 
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20 gb....wireless...and Gears of War are all you'll need to get started...well that and an extra wireless controler would be nice.
 
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