Why Its Best to Select XBOX 360 Games Bundle
Many consumers find difficulties in choosing a problem-free version of the console. Most versions of the XBOX 360 have been upgraded with newer parts to prevent the rrod but there are still other errors that abound with older models. 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 game that you should consider is the game of the year version. The model shown here is the Xbox 360 Elite; it is black and comes bundles with Halo 3 and Fable 2. Most elite's have the hdmi outputs in the back, and come with 120 gig hard drives.
This version runs for around $500.This one can burn a hole in your wallet, unless you happen to be rich. A less feature-packed bundle is the "arcade" bundle, consisting of the basic XBox 360 with 2 arcade game sets, and without a hard drive or any memory card. Most arcade models have 256 megabytes of internal storage though, so you can save your games, just no updates or music. Most of the time, this bundle sells for $200.00 USD and is the most wallet friendly.
There is middle ground however; the pro system is available for $300.00 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. With all the demos games that are available on the internet you won't get bored while waiting to buy new games.
The motherboards are the biggest variations between the types. The arcades are all fitted with the latest motherboards that aren't as power hungry, or hot, but the pros and elite's have been a little slower to receive this upgrade. The arcade comes with a wired controller, and no hdmi 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. Now do you want the low end, middle ground, or uber expensive high end bundle?
