Extender Dilemma ;)
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Extender Dilemma ;)
I'll be in the market for an extender in the next few months and can't decide which route to go. Mostly I can't decide where to get one. Here are my facts:
-I'm running Windows 7 on my HTPC, and really don't plan to move to 8
-I'm not much of a gamer, but do have an irrational love for Grand Theft Auto.
-I just purchased some Bridgestone tires, and they have a rebate! Either $70 VISA card, or $100 at Gamestop
-The extender will be used occasionally, but not full time.
So, it seems an Echo is out. To me I can get more bang for my buck by buying a used 360. They are cheap, and will be getting cheaper... So... Here are my options:
1) Get a Gamestop refurb unit for $130 +sh +tx. With the gift card for $100 = not a bad deal. The problem: No guarantee of an HDMI Xbox with the refurb units. It sounds like a crap shoot.
2) Wait for the Xbox One to launch, and scoop up a cheap 360 on Ebay. This lets me get a Slim, or maybe a 360E, which I'd prefer. Use my Gamestop card to buy GTA V. Or just get the VISA card for $70 and buy diapers for my kids.
So, fellow MC'ers: Am I missing another obvious option? This is IMPORTANT stuff!!!
-I'm running Windows 7 on my HTPC, and really don't plan to move to 8
-I'm not much of a gamer, but do have an irrational love for Grand Theft Auto.
-I just purchased some Bridgestone tires, and they have a rebate! Either $70 VISA card, or $100 at Gamestop
-The extender will be used occasionally, but not full time.
So, it seems an Echo is out. To me I can get more bang for my buck by buying a used 360. They are cheap, and will be getting cheaper... So... Here are my options:
1) Get a Gamestop refurb unit for $130 +sh +tx. With the gift card for $100 = not a bad deal. The problem: No guarantee of an HDMI Xbox with the refurb units. It sounds like a crap shoot.
2) Wait for the Xbox One to launch, and scoop up a cheap 360 on Ebay. This lets me get a Slim, or maybe a 360E, which I'd prefer. Use my Gamestop card to buy GTA V. Or just get the VISA card for $70 and buy diapers for my kids.
So, fellow MC'ers: Am I missing another obvious option? This is IMPORTANT stuff!!!
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4 GB 360. No reason not to and limit yourself to not upgrading to Windows 8 in the future. I believe you can use a USB drive for game installs.
Edit: I thought you're asking what extender to buy so I edited my response to fix my response from the previous one. I've been drinking lay off.
Edit: I thought you're asking what extender to buy so I edited my response to fix my response from the previous one. I've been drinking lay off.
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FWIW, I got all of my Xbox Slims on craigslist for less than $100, and sometimes for no cash at all when I could work out a trade. When the One comes out, used prices are really going to drop. I'd save that Gamestop money for something besides hardware.
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Amazon had XBOX 360E for essentially $130 a few days ago. It was $179 - $50 Amazon gift card. = $129
EDit: Looks like it is still alive
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B ... j3_0DP_0_0
EDit: Looks like it is still alive
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B ... j3_0DP_0_0
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Dude, thanks! That is a pretty sweet deal. I'm noodling on it now...blueiedgod wrote:Amazon had XBOX 360E for essentially $130 a few days ago. It was $179 - $50 Amazon gift card. = $129
EDit: Looks like it is still alive
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B ... j3_0DP_0_0
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woodchuck wrote:Dude, thanks! That is a pretty sweet deal. I'm noodling on it now...blueiedgod wrote:Amazon had XBOX 360E for essentially $130 a few days ago. It was $179 - $50 Amazon gift card. = $129
EDit: Looks like it is still alive
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B ... j3_0DP_0_0
Yeah, I had had it in my cart for a few days now. I can't justify buying it, since we have Linksys extenders that work, and an old 360 that works...
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I just don't need it yet. Once the Xbox One launches, I'm curious what I can get a Slim or an E for on ebay?