how much memory do you need on a gaming console?

Question

I want to get a xbox 360. how memory do I need, if I want to save my game progress -such as in ncca football and ghost recon?
Will the new 360 arcade with a 256mb memory card be enough?

can i use an external harddrive of my own with the 360 arcade?

Answer 1

Nope not enuf you need the hard drive!

Answer 2

The 256 mb card is enough for game saves. I have a 64 mb card that i used to transfer game saves and profiles and it was plenty. More memory is needed for game demos, xbox live arcade games, videos, additional content like new maps and stuff like that.

You won't be able to use your external harddrive to save your games on. I believe you can use it to play mp3s and maybe even videos.

Everyone is suggesting you get a premium or better because its a much better deal with the harddrive included for only $70 more instead of the $100 it cost.

Personally, I do not think the arcade is a bad deal, especially if you don't plan on taking your 360 online soon (where downloadable content adds up on your memory space) and have limited funds (who doesn't have limited funds) but want to play immediately.

You can still go online with the 256 mb card, and when you want to download additional content, you can upgrade. Sometimes $100 a few months from now is easier to come by than $70 today. Just be careful, the online capabilities of the Xbox 360 and downloadable content are where it really shines. It might not be long after getting a taste of this you will want to upgrade.

Answer 3

any memory card is alright as long as more than 20 boxes go in them

Answer 4

go for the gigs, the advertised memory is not always how much it will actually hold...the 20 gig is alright

Answer 5

The less,the better.

Answer 6

as much as you can afford

Answer 7

idk , its better off if u get the 20. gb hard drive it saves alot of games