xbox 360 should i buy it ?

Question

i love the xbox 360 my teacher has one and he brought it to school one day for a class party but im scared when i buy it after 3 years i get red ring of death, and i would have to pay money to fix it. here are some questions

1.if i buy it now do you think it would get red ring of death
2.is the falcon model for all xbox 360's now and does it prevent it from rrod
3.what store is the cheapest for it
4.what accessories should i buy after i buy the system (ex.controller,remote etc.)
5.should i get a ps3 instead, but the thing is i just dont like the controller because the r2 and l2 buttons are really weird to me now its different i liked the ps2's r2 and l2 and now it sucks cause they tryed to copy xbox and made it weird it just doesnt go well with the controller but with the 360 its perfect.

Answer 1

This is my cut and paste answer. The reason for that is because a tech info is a tech info, you can't beat it (sources below). Also this question is so often!!!

PS3 will win the console war, no doubt. Xbox 360 and Wii are so weak from technological point of view, that in couple of years they won't be capable of dealing with serious graphics. GTA IV, for instance, isn't even announced for Wii - this toy won't be able to cope with the game's requirements. Xbox 360 is getting GTA IV, however, the game is going to be released on several DVDs - Xbox 360 owners will have to interrupt gaming process and switch discs (Rockstar complained about this issue). Only PS3 will have it on single BD-DVD.

Let's compare PS3 and XBOX 360:

1). A third of XBOX 360 (33%) are malfunctioning right from the start. PS3 return rate is only around 0.2%. Despite some people say, that new 360 has no breakdown issues - just visit Xbox section of Yahoo answers and see for yourself an amount of complaints.
2). PS3 has 8 (7+1) kernels in Cell processor, Xbox 360 -only 3.
3). PS3 uses advanced tech called Blu-Ray, one disc can store up to 54 gb (in the future - up to 200 gb), Xbox 360 - regular dual layer DVD-9 (8.5GB). It's possible to get HD-DVD (max. - 30GB) for 360, but it'll cost you around 180$, in this case Xbox is going to be MUCH more expensive, than PS3.
4). Calculations per sec - PS3 - 51-billion-dot-product-operati... per second
Xbox 360 - 33.6-billion-dot-product-opera... per second
5). PS3 has full media support - USBs, built-in 4 slots card reader (except 20GB and 40GB versions), ability to use printer and so on.
Xbox 360 has USBs and only 2 memory slots.
6). PS3 supports up to 7 Bluetooth Controllers
Xbox 360 - up to 4 Controllers
7). PS3 - wi-fi included (except 20 gb version)
Xbox 360 - wi-fi will cost you around 100 $
8). From the first technical sight - graphics are stronger in 360 (it has a stronger graphics chip - Xenos), BUT PS3 can use it's Cell CPU for graphics too, which gives you better graphics in total. PS3 uses a weaker RSX chip, that was developed by Nvidia exclusively for PS3. RSX runs on 550 Mhz. It's difficult to compare their graphics, because 360 has a video chip with totally different structure and operating memory is divided differently in both consoles. Xbox isn't that versatile in dividing tasks between CPU and GPU as PS3. That's why PS3 exclusives look better than 360's exclusives.
9). PS3 uses technology from AGEIA company. It does to physics of the game same thing GPU (videocard processor) does to graphics. This thing is on sale for PC(special card). The price is around 350$. There is no such thing in 360.
10). Xbox 360 is widely known for so-called "red ring of death" problem - it gets overheated easily. My PS3 was running for more than 15 hours non-stop with no problems. Sometimes Xbox 360 becomes so overheated, that thermopaste on CPU melts, drips on motherboard and successfully shortcircuits it. That's why in some countries people call Xbox 360 "Coffin 360".
11). Besides all of this, I've seen disassembled Xbox 360 - regular PC architecture - Billy Gates is an uninventive nerd (as usual).
When I saw disassembled PS3 - it was a surprise - smart architecture, good cooling (don't buy external PS3 coolers - they make everything worse - original system is good), etc.
12). In 2008 PS3 will get more than 300 games, including Metal Gear Solid 4, The Agent and other great exclusives. Here is the good link to the future PS3 releases. http://ps3.ign.com/index/release.html......
13). PS3 online is free, Xbox 360 - you have to pay.
14). There were reports, that 360 scratches discs. No reports on that in PS3.
15). The funniest thing, that right now there are no games for PS3, that show full potential of the console. Biggest games weigh only 25 GB (Xbox 360 will need more than 3 discs even for those).
16). On PS3 you can install other OS, such as Linux Yellow Dog, Ubuntu and others. Sony officially lets you do it. There is no such thing in 360.
17). PS3 HDD can be replaced easily with any 2.5" SATA 5400 RPM HDD (used in laptops). 250 GB will cost you around 170$. In 360 you have to buy exclusive HDD, where 20GB will cost you 100$.
18).Sony expects PS3 to stay on the market for, at least, 7-10 years. Also Sony reduces price now. There is a cheaper 40GB version of PS3.
19).Sony constantly upgrades PS3 software (free updates for OS) - you get new functions and improvements.
20). PS3 controller (sixaxis) has a motion control - you move controller - game responds. Wii has it, Xbox 360 - doesn't. PS3 is getting rumble controller (Dualshock 3) in 1st quarter 2008, Japan already has it. On www.ebay.com I saw those controllers on sale 50$ and up (unofficial import)
21).On PS3 you can help sick people by running Folding Home project. Wii and Xbox 360 didn't even think about it.
22).New 40GB is 399$ or 399 euro (depends on the region) - it has no backwards compatibility with PS2 games, has 2 USBs instead of 4, no built-in card reader, but it's the same PS3, strong, reliable, less noisy, different cooling system. The price is friendly.
23). But, to be just, I'm not a PS3 fanboy, so (despite I own one) hear this - PS3 games (exclusives) are very hard to develop due to complicated Cell's architecture. We have to wait till developers will figure out how to develop games properly. Sometimes multiplatform games run not so good on PS3 due to the same developing issues - it's hard for developers to get a grip on such advanced technologies.

I didn't mention Wii, because it's so weak, no point to talk about it. Leave it for kindergarten and casual games.

Sources:
www.teamxbox.com
www.kotaku.com
www.qj.net
www.ign.com
www.wikipedia.org
www.newegg.com
www.ps3fanboy.com
www.ebay.com
and many other sources

Answer 2

Follow my advice for buying an Xbox360 and you'll get one that has the newest hardware and least failures.

Ensure that you purchase an Xbox360 console that is manufactured after October 22, 2007 _AND_ that on the label of the box where it says "Power Supply" it states 175w .

ALSO, I encourage everybody who purchases the Xbox360 to call 18004MYXBOX as soon as you get it setup & working to get the Microsoft 3-year extended warranty for $50. It is unlikely that 3redring problem will occur with these new systems, but that extended warranty will cover ALL hardware failures, not just red ring for 3years. .

All stores sell the Xbox360s for the same price. Rarely do you find a coupon that discounts Xbox360 prices.

You really will not need any new accessories if you purchase an Xbox360 Elite or Xbox360 Premium console. If you get a Premium, you may need to purchase a standard HDMI cable to connect to your HDTV [elite comes with this cable]. HDMI connection enables the best graphics from your Xbox360.

You'll find the Xbox360 controller easy to get used to after playing. The games are adjusted to deal with the control. There are also adapters that let the Playstation2 controllers work on the 360.

Playstation3 is a bad choice. It has very few sales and is major expensive. Everybody I know to get a PS3 ended-up returning/trading it. Also, there is hardly anybody who uses the PS3 online. Tons of Xbox360 games have great reviews. Just check out this list of the top Xbox360 games:
http://www.gamespot.com/games.html?type=games&platform=1029&mode=all&sort=score&dlx_type=all&sortdir=asc

Answer 3

Why don't you have Oblivion yet!?, if you do get bioshock, you can probably get both of those used. I like Forza 2 also, but I wouldn't get it unless you were into realistic racing games Ace Combat 6 was fun too, but again, niche market, and I don't know if anyone still plays online. Any of the Tom Clancy games are a good bet, or buy a subscription to live if you don't have it

Answer 4

1. eventually, I can almost guarantee it.
2. I don't think so
3. prices don't fluctuate
4.just an xbl membership
5.unless you want to spend countless hours trying to fix issues and problems, go with the ps3!

Answer 5

if you play it to much you get like you would get red ring of death, you should get the warranty. go to gamestop ' or ebay to get a 360 cheaper