AFAIK, the new ones (with HDMI) do not have the RRoD problem.

They do, but it's not as bad as before.

It's still not a major problem, is it? If it RRoD's, then you just send it off to be repaired. It only means you won't have the console for a few days - which is no worse than if you never bought it in the first place.

It's not like you have anything to lose.

Actually, the content that was tied to your now-dead 360 is only available if you are signed into Xbox Live (not all of us have the privilege of a constant connection). Therefore, if you want to access the games and content that YOU PAID FOR, you are only allowed to do so through the gamertag that you paid for it with and when you are signed into Xbox Live.

No one can use it on the console at all unless there is an Internet connection to the machine. Too bad Microsoft won't fix this.

Really? Well, that sucks.

yes they do AirIntake.

Not true... You can sign in with your gamer tag without an internet connection and watch or play all the content you've downloaded before. I do it all the time.

You must not own one.

Bj Sisco -

Only if you buy the content and play it on the same 360 you bought it on. If you get a new 360 (say your's red rings and you get a new one) you have to sign in to play the games.

Shitty DRM that MS refuses to fix. Kinda bullshit. I haven't bought any content from MS for the last year and a half because of that. Bitches.

DRM petition site:

http://www.xboxdrm.com

It's weird that I haven't seen any press coverage of it yet.

What's the big deal about signing in to play the content? Aren't you always signed in anyways?

No, it doesn't have to do with signing in to your gamertag, it has to do with signing in to Live. Since I don't always have my 360 connected to the internet, all my games are bunk.

Just check the XBOX forums...RROD is rampant in there.

It's the reason I've stayed away.

Yes, every 360 made can get the RRoD

@ Brian: Yes and every single human alive right now can die in any moment.

@Cyro: ARH!

I can only speak from personal experience when I recommend that if you're interested in getting a 360 THEN do so! I have an original launch console (Nov 2005) and a "launch" Elite console (2006)... both have been running fine since purchase without a hiccup (no overheats or freezes).

I can't sit here and say that none of the 360s will RROD just as I can't say that all of them will RROD (as in my case, they haven't). We can speculate a percentage but no one except MS knows the exact number that do (and as it has been pointed out those with problems with be a lot more vocal than those that don't).

I love my 360 for it's games and especially its Media / Media Center capabilities. I eventally plan on getting a Wii and a PS3... and since I've had no problems with both of my current 360s I'm even thinking of picking up a 3rd one.

P.S. - My advice would be for everybody to get their 360s from the Best Buy in Conyers, GA :) ... they must be a very lucky store since the two I've brought from them are still running, lol!

The Wii is gimped at full spec. Try playing it on a bigscreen. No HD, Blah..

I think you're getting ahead of yourself. The 360 still has around 6.8 million more consoles out there than the PS3.

I think you're an idiot.

and the wii has WHAT exactly coming out. and not to mention AAA titles that are out already. there are many multi-platform AAA titles coming which because of Live alone makes it more attractive on xbox.

Fable 2 and Ninja Gaiden 2 say hi.

Yeah, it's pretty ridiculous to think the 360 has no exclusives coming out this year. So far there's:

Lost Odyssey (came out recently)
Gears 2
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Fable 2
Ninja Gaiden 2
Left 4 Dead (console exclusive)
Too Human
Alan Wake (maybe this year)
Banjo-Kazooie 3
Halo Wars
Universe at War: Earth Assault (console exclusive)

There are also, ofcourse, unannounced games like Lost Planet: Colonies that will come out this year.

And they will all look and play better on a PC. :P

@Matt B

So does your mom. :P

Yeah, they would IF they were all coming to PC but they're not.

Also, out of those that do, only some will come out on PC shortly after their 360 release, the others will come out in 1, 2 or more years later. But hey, no biggie if you don't mind waiting that long. :D

I don't. You learn patience when you grow up. Something to look forward to, trust me.

Oh, I have patience, but usually when a big game takes 1 or 2 years to come out on another platform it looks & feels like a bit dated when compared to new games, of it's genre, on that platform.

Doubt it, they might do, but not for the sake of the 360, more in sake of the amount of big titles listed for this year. Sort of a motivational thing.

Tis what I'm hoping too.

Doubt Halo Wars will be as big as its predessesors, but its got the Halo name on it nonetheless.

Either way, Europeans may be tempted by the offer, its never too late to play some Halo 3 online etc, or even Gears.

Besides, with GTA releasing and the 360 version having more, theres this counter balance playing.

Should I buy 360 cheaper and get GTA with more, or buy Wii with an average price as a hot product and get SSBB coming soon, or should I get PS3, most expensive, but the line up for this year is extremely tempting.

Guess its everyone for their own pick.

they are doing what they said they would do once the 65nm falcon came it would cost less to make, they are simply reflecting this in the price....no more no less

The amount of units sold depends on the actions of the two competitors. If 360 will be the cheapest console, it will get massive sales increase. If Nintendo and/or Sony will announce price drop, the effect of Microsoft's price drop will be lesser.

Imo this is good call from Microsoft though.

Its only £40 cheaper :P

the premium the one with the 20gb hard drive which was rrp £250 thats the one i paid £199 for