xbox 360 - Want one!

[City Fan]

No because there was no point to your post.

I was offering him a better alternative.

looking for the best possible deal he can get.

The best possible deal does not include a fecking xbox :icon_wink

 

[Han]

Its the compatability with routers thats the issue I understands, works with about 3 differents ones :icon_bigg

Ahhh, didn't know that but we've had one hooked up before so it should be ok.

I would say buy brand new as it is not worth buying a ragged second-hand one. Also if you have HD TV, a second hand 360 will most likely not have a HDMI socket to enable you to get the best picture quality. And finally, as you have probably already noticed, you can pick up some great bundles so just go or one of those would be my advice.

The wireless adapter is annoying, it will cost you £55-£60 but if you buy second hand, then you will probs pay around the £40 mark. TBH, I can't ever recall seeing a bundle pack that comes with the wireless adapter so you might struggle to find one.

Last thing, if your Xbox 360 is within a reasonable distance from your router and it is feasable to hard wire connect it, then do so, much more stable connection and you will get much less hassel whilst playing on-line, especially if you only have an entry-level broadband package of 1 or 2mb.

Good decision though Nathan, you won't regret it!

Got a brand new adapter for £50 on ebay with p&p
Our router is in a completely different room but has good connection speeds all over the house.
Didn;t get the HDMI cable despite getting a new console and having HD Tv. Wasn't ready to spend another 30-odd quid for something that won't make much difference.
Thanks

Or just buy a PS3 instead, comes with wireless built in so no need to fork out an extra £60!

Oh yeah, and it's better.......

Bu i do need for fork out an extra £100+ for the console and replace games that i already had for xBox.

 

[Durham Fox]

Ahhh, didn't know that but we've had one hooked up before so it should be ok.

Got a brand new adapter for £50 on ebay with p&p
Our router is in a completely different room but has good connection speeds all over the house.
Didn;t get the HDMI cable despite getting a new console and having HD Tv. Wasn't ready to spend another 30-odd quid for something that won't make much difference.
Thanks


Bu i do need for fork out an extra £100+ for the console and replace games that i already had for xBox.

Let us know your gamertag Nathan

 

[Han]

Let us know your gamertag Nathan

I will, It has been despatched today so hopefully receive it tomorrow, set it up by the weekend.

 

[M17TT C]

Got a brand new adapter for £50 on ebay with p&p
Our router is in a completely different room but has good connection speeds all over the house.
Didn;t get the HDMI cable despite getting a new console and having HD Tv. Wasn't ready to spend another 30-odd quid for something that won't make much difference.
Thanks

Did it have the HDMI port on the back, but no cable in the box, I presumed it would come with one!!??

If not, Microsoft are getting worse by the day!!

 

[Han]

I've not got it yet!

They do have the port on the back now, but i don't think they come with HDMI. Just the standard HD-AV

 

[Durham Fox]

You dont get an HDMI cable as standard

 

[Matt_B]

..but you can use the componant cable that does come as standard

 

[Han]

Did it have the HDMI port on the back, but no cable in the box, I presumed it would come with one!!??

If not, Microsoft are getting worse by the day!!

You dont get an HDMI cable as standard

There's your answer

..but you can use the componant cable that does come as standard

Thats the plan

 

[Macky]

Wireless adapter = days of headaches trying to get it to work

Less than an hour ago I had to suffer some boring prick bolloxing on about how easy it was to set up.

 

[Durham Fox]

Less than an hour ago I had to suffer some boring prick bolloxing on about how easy it was to set up.

Suppose it all depends on your router, I guess its similar to my experiences with it hardwired if you strike lucky. The problems I understnad arise from the limited support of certain manufacturers hardware. I guess from that point of view its best to chack compatibility before purchase. I do have to say though once you have established a connection with the router the Xbox does the rest for you. I understnad this is due...........












........and wake up.

 

[Han]

HDMI was only a few quid from ebay. says it's xbox compatible so fingers crossed.