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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:36PM (Unverified) said
Oh give it a rest.. the $199 Arcade model doesn't come with a hard drive. So, YES .. $150 is about right. (Don't forget you can easily sell your old 20GB to some CORE ARCADE user for $45-$50 which will help offset the CRAZY $150 price)
(Matter of fact.. I just got back from a meet with some kid who bought my old 20GB at $45 and now I'm trying to onload that Data Transfer Kit for $25.)
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(Matter of fact.. I just got back from a meet with some kid who bought my old 20GB at $45 and now I'm trying to onload that Data Transfer Kit for $25.)
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:42PM (Unverified) said
Uh, NO. The hard drives are all SEVERELY over priced...
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:53PM Courtney said
Retail prices on Newegg:
Most Expensive for 120GB notebook drive: $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822116043
Least Expensive for 120GB notebook drive: $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149081
You do the math.
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Most Expensive for 120GB notebook drive: $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822116043
Least Expensive for 120GB notebook drive: $59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149081
You do the math.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:53PM AwesomeTown said
An average price for a 120gb notebook drive is about $60. So yea, I think $149 is a little excessive.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:59PM (Unverified) said
All fanboyism aside...why would you DEFEND such ridiculous price gauging?
Why?
If Sony did this, I would be PISSED OFF!!!
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Why?
If Sony did this, I would be PISSED OFF!!!
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:06PM (Unverified) said
Mikes post translated
Sure M$ fucked me in the ass, but M$ used lube.
Then I turned around and fucked some other guy in the ass, WITHOUT lube.
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Sure M$ fucked me in the ass, but M$ used lube.
Then I turned around and fucked some other guy in the ass, WITHOUT lube.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 10:37PM Peter F said
Microsoft uses 5400RPM drives. This was in my xboxs hard drive enclosure which I upgraded.
http://www.etech4sale.com/393606/samsung-hm020gi-spinpoint-series-ata.html
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http://www.etech4sale.com/393606/samsung-hm020gi-spinpoint-series-ata.html
Posted: Sep 12th 2008 1:53AM (Unverified) said
I hate the pricing, but the benefit is obvious. By selling accessories (as well as having things like that multi-disc licensing that id was complaining about re: Rage) at a larger profit, they can fuel price cuts on the machine.
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Posted: Sep 12th 2008 10:32AM zero2dash said
I just bought a 160gig 5400rpm Seagate Scorpio 2.5" drive for my Ps3 off NewEgg for $64.99 with free shipping.
So, yeah...more than twice the price for less capacity with Microsoft's BS - yeah, I'd say that's a little MORE than steep. Considering they order drives in bulk and probably get these drives for $30-$40, well $100 for the plastic housing and a $10 SATA interface is ridiculous.
Which is exactly why I'm migrating more towards Ps3 use than 360 use because I have more HD space available to me (than on my 20gig 360 Pro) and not only that, PSN is free. Microsoft needs to start thinking proactive instead of reactive.
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So, yeah...more than twice the price for less capacity with Microsoft's BS - yeah, I'd say that's a little MORE than steep. Considering they order drives in bulk and probably get these drives for $30-$40, well $100 for the plastic housing and a $10 SATA interface is ridiculous.
Which is exactly why I'm migrating more towards Ps3 use than 360 use because I have more HD space available to me (than on my 20gig 360 Pro) and not only that, PSN is free. Microsoft needs to start thinking proactive instead of reactive.
Posted: Sep 12th 2008 10:36AM zero2dash said
Err, sorry...*Western Digital* Scorpio.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136114
Now it's $69.99 but my main point still stands.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136114
Now it's $69.99 but my main point still stands.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:38PM (Unverified) said
*laughs*
$150 for a 120GB HDD? This never gets old.
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$150 for a 120GB HDD? This never gets old.
Posted: Sep 12th 2008 9:27AM Peacefuloutrage said
Yes, it is higher than buying it from an online retailer. The retailers sell this as an accessory and add a mark-up to it to make money.
Guess what people? The PS2 8MB memory card is still $25. You can buy a 4GB memory stick for that much! And you still have to buy a memory card to save a game.
At least the 360 comes with storage and you don't need a HDD.
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Guess what people? The PS2 8MB memory card is still $25. You can buy a 4GB memory stick for that much! And you still have to buy a memory card to save a game.
At least the 360 comes with storage and you don't need a HDD.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:45PM WiiFTW said
With the Arcade, an ethernet cable isn't included, only output is composite, and no included headset.
As opposed to an included ethernet cable, HDMI output, and an included headset. Not to mention that the headset and controller are black.
If I wanted a 360, I'd probably get an Elite.
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As opposed to an included ethernet cable, HDMI output, and an included headset. Not to mention that the headset and controller are black.
If I wanted a 360, I'd probably get an Elite.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:16PM (Unverified) said
The Arcade has HDMI out, it just doesn't come with an HDMI cable.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:33PM El Capitaine said
And that's precisely the reason the hard drive is still so grossly overpriced.
If the HDD were to be, say, $60 for the 120 GB, then it would be CHEAPER to by the arcade and each individual part it has that the arcade doesn't (except the black color). Plus you get 5 free arcade games. Plus, then you can choose against certain things such as HDMI or an Ethernet cable, if you don't have HDMI or don't need the ethernet.
It's grossly overpriced, but that's how MS keeps the Pro and Elite as valuable products.
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If the HDD were to be, say, $60 for the 120 GB, then it would be CHEAPER to by the arcade and each individual part it has that the arcade doesn't (except the black color). Plus you get 5 free arcade games. Plus, then you can choose against certain things such as HDMI or an Ethernet cable, if you don't have HDMI or don't need the ethernet.
It's grossly overpriced, but that's how MS keeps the Pro and Elite as valuable products.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:35PM vidguy said
Arcade $200
120 GB HDD $150
Ethernet Cable + HDMI Cable ~ $5 on monoprice.com
Headset $20
= $375
+ Black Spray Paint $5
= $380 ;)
I too see no reason to get an Elite. Plus, if you went this route you could decide if you wanted to get a better headset instead of the crappy standard one.
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120 GB HDD $150
Ethernet Cable + HDMI Cable ~ $5 on monoprice.com
Headset $20
= $375
+ Black Spray Paint $5
= $380 ;)
I too see no reason to get an Elite. Plus, if you went this route you could decide if you wanted to get a better headset instead of the crappy standard one.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:51PM In A World said
Amazon lists an $18 Headset and a $12 component cable, so...
$200 + $150 + $18 + $12 = $380
That's still a $20 savings over the Elite, and I'm sure you can pick up an ethernet cable (if you don't already have one) and still have some change left over.
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$200 + $150 + $18 + $12 = $380
That's still a $20 savings over the Elite, and I'm sure you can pick up an ethernet cable (if you don't already have one) and still have some change left over.
Posted: Sep 12th 2008 3:26AM (Unverified) said
The Arcade also does not come with a wireless controller. I didn't realize how much I liked not having a wire there until I tried to go back and play some old Gamecube stuff.
None of this changes the fact that the hard drives are priced ridiculously.
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None of this changes the fact that the hard drives are priced ridiculously.
Posted: Sep 12th 2008 9:35AM Vidikron said
@JayEssTee
Actually, they do come with wireless controllers now, though the original Core systems did not.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm?WT.svl=nav
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Actually, they do come with wireless controllers now, though the original Core systems did not.
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm?WT.svl=nav
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:43PM (Unverified) said
Oh come on! A $30 price cut on a horribly overpriced HD isn’t good enough Microsoft!
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Posted: Sep 12th 2008 12:22PM FredFredrickson said
Yup, it is horrible price gouging... but at least they're taking a step in the right direction.
I really hope that for the next system, they go with traditional HDD's instead of this proprietary stuff, though.
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I really hope that for the next system, they go with traditional HDD's instead of this proprietary stuff, though.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:42PM (Unverified) said
I always appreciate when things go from surreal to merely ridiculous.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:59PM (Unverified) said
*strokes beard, squints eyes*
....thats just crazy enough to work...
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....thats just crazy enough to work...
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:45PM (Unverified) said
What a BARGAIN!!!
MS sure does whatever it can to make it easier for the customer during these tough times. To bad Sony doesn't have the same kind of AWESOME deals. I have to pay at least that much for a measly 300GB.
Sony, stop ripping off the customer.
for those of you who inevitably cannot tell...END sarcasm.
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MS sure does whatever it can to make it easier for the customer during these tough times. To bad Sony doesn't have the same kind of AWESOME deals. I have to pay at least that much for a measly 300GB.
Sony, stop ripping off the customer.
for those of you who inevitably cannot tell...END sarcasm.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:48PM (Unverified) said
edit:
almost that much...not at least that much.
Joystiq, your edit system is simply the best, almost as good as MS's sweet deals on proprietary HDD's.
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almost that much...not at least that much.
Joystiq, your edit system is simply the best, almost as good as MS's sweet deals on proprietary HDD's.
Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:48PM Jack Tretton said
A $30 price cut? Boy, talk about an embarrassment of riches!
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:50PM SpacePenguinBot said
I got a 250 gig portable drive for $90 at Best Buy last month. That's an WD external USB drive. At least get it to $100 for these drives. There's nothing they're doing to the drive's that justify them to be 1/2 the size and more expensive with less functionality.
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Posted: Sep 12th 2008 1:13PM Ironhide Delta said
This is so sad really. When the original Xbox shipped it had an 8g hdd. The pricing for the original Xbox was pretty much carved in stone with how low it could actually go. Partly it was because the GPU, but also the cost of making 8g hdds was higher than making the larger capacity ones. MS was single handedly keeping this size in production. The thing is, this isn't just a random cheapo hdd stuck in the casing, and not only that, can you honestly say that MS has no right to try and protect it's intellectual properties? Hence the proprietory hard drive casing. Is it expensive for what it is? Yes. Is Microsoft making a lot of money off of it? Definately not. Nor are retailers gouging you. I work big box, and the cost is barely below the retail price.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 8:58PM (Unverified) said
And people wonder why some say M$. This would be one reason why.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:02PM (Unverified) said
This is nothing new with M$, they buy up competition or copy a product, then they sell it to you in pieces for MORE money. This is the biggest reason why I hate M$, because of their nickel and dime bullchit.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:00PM SpeeGold said
This is WAY overpriced. I know that compared to the elite which comes with the 120GB it's not that unreasonable but it is still entirely way too much for a 120GB hard drive no matter how you look at it. I know it's not exactly the same as a PC, but you can get a 1 TERABYTE external hard drive for your PC as low as like $160.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 10:48PM Keithustus said
Didn't you know? It costs them $50 per unit for packaging.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:25PM Jack Tretton said
LOL indeed! However, that $60 HD has added to the overall cost of your PS3. And then there's the $50 Dual Shock 3 controller should you desire rumble, and so on.
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Posted: Sep 11th 2008 9:18PM (Unverified) said
ok, we all know the drive is a 120gb 2.5" 7200rpm sata drive.. so lets find one of those.... http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=798931 £54.14 for a toshiba one... at the same place http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=727305 the xbox360 120gb drive is £84.59, which leads me to belive, we are paying £30.45 for the case it comes in, and the ability to not be able to transfer our own movies and music to and from it... and this is somewhere that is selling the 120gb 360 drive for around £15 less than everywhere else.
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