[Knick Knack Natra]

Hidey Ho Fellows and Fems

I need help.

I'm hankering for a 360 (I know, I know, 2years late) and want to get it in the next few weeks.

Should I stick with standard warranty for MS. I know it's 3 years For RRoD, but whats the rest?

Anyone bought one from a store. $30 at Target seems good for how much time can be put on the machine.

Any prices to look at?

[Tier is a Blind Mofo]

I don't think you should get the extended warranty. I mean, looking at things I see a new generation of consoles in 3-4 years so I don't think it's worth it. Of course if you tend to drop your console, kick it, or have kids around then maybe that wouldn't be such a bad idea.

[pengwenn]

It's 3 years for the RRoD but only 1 year for everything else. I got a replacement console while I shipped my off with the RRoD and I got the extended warranty. If I would have known it would only have taken 2 weeks total time to get my system back I don't think I would have bought a backup one. But for $30 extra I think it's better to be safe than sorry. (If you've got the money.)

What games are you looking to buy? I'd be more than happy to play some Gear of War or Rainbow 6: Vegas or anything else you get that I have.

[FantasyBarb130]

I got one at best buy and was very happy with it. My dvd drive went so I wasn't covered on the 3year. But Best buy gave me store credit for what I paid for the360. Unfortunately I didn't know how good the deal was so when I bought the second one (the day the first one broke) I didn't get the replacement warranty on the second.

[Homebuilt PC]

If you get one, get the one that MS offers. Here's why: WHEN your 360 goes out in the first year, you'll need to send it to MS for repair. They will replace it with a refurbished one with a different serial# than you used to validate your store warranty. This will invalidate your warranty you bought from the store.

If you get a warranty, make sure you can return it to the store even if it is covered under the mfr warranty (most do not).

Safest bet is to get the MS warranty. They will transfer it to your new serial # when you send in for repair.

[Knick Knack Natra]

pengwenn, on Nov 19 2007, 12:31 PM, said:

It's 3 years for the RRoD but only 1 year for everything else. I got a replacement console while I shipped my off with the RRoD and I got the extended warranty. If I would have known it would only have taken 2 weeks total time to get my system back I don't think I would have bought a backup one. But for $30 extra I think it's better to be safe than sorry. (If you've got the money.)

What games are you looking to buy? I'd be more than happy to play some Gear of War or Rainbow 6: Vegas or anything else you get that I have.

RB6 Looks great and would love some pointers as well as COD 4.I'll be picking up Lego Star Wars for the Kiddies. I'm certainly up to trying other games, but my life doesn't allow. I'm trying to set it up for the Free halo3 when you buy and activate between 11/21 and 12/21.

I'm probably heading to either best buy or target. I have enough points built on my credit card to get giftcards from either store, or Circuit city.

How much was the Warranty at BB?

Where do they offer the warranty From Microsoft?

Are you happy to step up to the 120 hard drive. Or have you been happy with 20GB?

[Homebuilt PC]

Natrazamataz, on Nov 19 2007, 10:08 PM, said:

RB6 Looks great and would love some pointers as well as COD 4.I'll be picking up Lego Star Wars for the Kiddies. I'm certainly up to trying other games, but my life doesn't allow. I'm trying to set it up for the Free halo3 when you buy and activate between 11/21 and 12/21.

I'm probably heading to either best buy or target. I have enough points built on my credit card to get giftcards from either store, or Circuit city.

How much was the Warranty at BB?

Where do they offer the warranty From Microsoft?

Are you happy to step up to the 120 hard drive. Or have you been happy with 20GB?

The MS Warranty in in the box, fill out the card and send in the dough... I think they also give a toll-free # and a website also. If i can find mine when I get home, I'll post the details. (Wish I woulda known before I got mine.)

The hard drive will depend on your use. If you want to play RPG's, DL demos or videos and movies, then you'll need the 120GB. In the short time I've had mine, I've used over 40GB. I'm not real sure how.... It seems to dissappear easy though.

Make sure you check the Warranty details at the store before you buy. When I was shopping around, Best Buy had the worst one. They wouldn't honor thier warranty if it was in the MS warranty period, and they only offered a replacement if the mfr can't repair it. (which means waiting 4+ weeks)

Circuit City and Target both have excellent warranties, but make sure it will transfer if MS sends you a new box, or if they will even cover it in the MS warranty period.

As for games, Gamez-N-Flicks is my savior. Less than $15 a month and I can have 3 games or movies out at a time. Works like NetFlix. Really saves my ass on the Wii, most of those games are fun, but not worth full price for me.

[Nubs McCracken]

Wow games n flix is still around? Thought it was going under cause one of my coworkers invested in the stock and it shot downwards. So its a good site you say homebuilt? I was going to do that other one but it was like 15 for just one game. ahh yeah will have to check it out

[Homebuilt PC]

Pogue Owns the Night, on Nov 20 2007, 01:27 AM, said:

Wow games n flix is still around? Thought it was going under cause one of my coworkers invested in the stock and it shot downwards. So its a good site you say homebuilt? I was going to do that other one but it was like 15 for just one game. ahh yeah will have to check it out

Yeah, it's a pretty sweet deal. Sometimes it's hard to get games as soon as they are out, but the price is right. I can have 3 out at one time for $13.95 a month. They have games for all consoles, plus DVD, HD-DVD, and BLU-RAY. They even have VOD if you're into that.

Use the promo code 'EMMYS'

If anyone is interested in a 30 day free trial, PM me your email address. I get a free month if you join. (Maybe then I could afford COD4!)

[Knick Knack Natra]

Homebuilt PC, on Nov 19 2007, 11:23 PM, said:

The MS Warranty in in the box, fill out the card and send in the dough... I think they also give a toll-free # and a website also. If i can find mine when I get home, I'll post the details. (Wish I woulda known before I got mine.)

The hard drive will depend on your use. If you want to play RPG's, DL demos or videos and movies, then you'll need the 120GB. In the short time I've had mine, I've used over 40GB. I'm not real sure how.... It seems to dissappear easy though.

Make sure you check the Warranty details at the store before you buy. When I was shopping around, Best Buy had the worst one. They wouldn't honor thier warranty if it was in the MS warranty period, and they only offered a replacement if the mfr can't repair it. (which means waiting 4+ weeks)

Circuit City and Target both have excellent warranties, but make sure it will transfer if MS sends you a new box, or if they will even cover it in the MS warranty period.

As for games, Gamez-N-Flicks is my savior. Less than $15 a month and I can have 3 games or movies out at a time. Works like NetFlix. Really saves my ass on the Wii, most of those games are fun, but not worth full price for me.

I'll look at CC's and targets phone number for warranty service and give them a call about the change of boxes.

Thanks for looking at the M$ paper and price.