Selecting XBOX 360 Games Bundle Appropriate for your Needs
Choosing a version of the console that won' have the problems is a little problematic for many consumers. The newer Xbox 360's have been modified with newer and better parts to prevent problems from the rrod. The E-71, E-74, and the E-79 come to mind. Sometimes the issue is with the hardware requiring Microsoft's assistance if you don't have the technical skills to fix it.
The latest models are free of these issues. Do not listen to the stores though and pick out the right XBOX 360 games bundle for you. The first one up for consideration is the game of the year edition. This one is an elite model, meaning it has the black case, and comes with Halo 3, and Fable 2. The majority of the elite systems have a huge 120 gigabyte hard drive and hdmi outputs in the rear.
This version runs for around $500.This one can burn a hole in your wallet, unless you happen to be rich. Then you have the arcade bundle which has just the plain XBOX 360 with no hard drive, no memory card, and two arcade game compilations. Although you are not able to get music updates, you will be able to save your games because most arcade models come with 256 megabytes of internal storage. Most of the time, this bundle sells for $200.00 USD and is the most wallet friendly.
the pro system is now just $300 and middle ground is there00 USD. You won't usually find any games included with this bundle, but there are other pleasant surprises that are included. Mainly a 60 gig hard drive, wireless controller, headset, and hdmi output. This is a nice bundle for those looking at the middle ground. Don't worry; there are plenty of demos online that you can play to keep you busy till you can buy some games.
The main difference between the versions is the motherboards. The arcade system has all the latest motherboards that don't eat up as much power. It comes equipped with a wired controller port. The rrod has been eliminated and there is a 1 year warranty out of the box. Do not forget to register.
In closing finding the right XBOX 360 games bundle for you is something you will have to decide. In addition to the versions of the XBOX 360 above there are still plenty of old models on the market. These may have the rrod problem. To be sure when the product was manufactured, check the back of the box; anything after the year 2009 should be okay. You need to decide which end of the spectrum you want - from low to middle to uber expensive.
