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Post Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:36 am   
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New to 360's need help before buying.

Looked online and am i right the Xbox 360 Console is better then the Xbox 360 Arcade Console is the Xbox 360 Elite Console better then the xbox 360? or is it just a black version with a bigger hdd and headset?

Wanting to gt GTA4 and forza 2 Loved Forza 1.

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:32 am   
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I could be wrong but i do believe that they are all the same apart from the black case. The only thing that makes the console an elite or premium or arcade is the accessories and chrome dvd bezel, its all to do with marketing.

What you want to look out for is what motherboard it has. Check the psu runs at 175w i think. That one has the cooler running cpu, the gpu is exactly the same.

Someone please correct me if i'm wrong but that is my understanding.


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Post Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:07 am   
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Thanks man. Just been looking online at GTA 4 and found out New Zealand and australia are getting sutt cut out of the game. GRRRR Sad Think i be inporting the game. Smile Mite just get the xbox system that has forza 2 in it from shop and get gta4 off net.


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I could be wrong but i do believe that they are all the same apart from the black case. The only thing that makes the console an elite or premium or arcade is the accessories and chrome dvd bezel, its all to do with marketing.

What you want to look out for is what motherboard it has. Check the psu runs at 175w i think. That one has the cooler running cpu, the gpu is exactly the same.

Someone please correct me if i'm wrong but that is my understanding.


well i consider them diffrent if they have diffrent mainboards or size lol so yeah some models are diffrent then others but from main point

arcade no hdd lackster of all 360 pakages premium a decent pakaged and elite black finish with bigger hd.

also why dont you inport a usa release? i belive gta 4 is region free oh and forza 2 has been out for a while

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yeh i no forza bee out for a bit now get it with the console when you buy it. Yeh most likly inport GTA4 from US. so if my xbox 360 is PAL will it play the overseas version of GTA4? Sorry new to the xbox 360 side had lots of normal modded xboxs before.


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No worries bluezone we're here to help you Smile

All the new xbox 360's have the falcon motherboards which have a 65nm cpu meaning it produces less heat, and has way less chance of breaking, so if you are getting an xbox 360 shoot for a falcon because it will be the best one. I wrote a mini guide for what to look for here:
http://www.360-hq.com/postt2915.html

As for the different versions this is what you’re getting into

Arcade - the console for the light gamer, doesn't include and high definition cables or anything like that, so if you don't plan on downloading much from xbox live or going high def this is for you

Pro - this is the one I would recommend, as it has hard drive, high definition cables, headset, everything you need to play a wide variety of xbox 360 games, get demos, dlc, and play xbox live. I would recommend this one for GTA IV as it has the hard drive and GTA IV has an optional (but recommended) install to the hard drive to decrease load times.

Elite - the exact same as the pro except it is black, has a 120gb hard drive, and comes with an hdmi cable

Your best bet is to check this out and compare them, to see what’s best for you
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm

Also if you plan on getting GTA IV imported (like a USA version) then you will need an NTSC console, so you would have to order one online or get someone from the USA/Canada to buy it for you and ship it out for you.

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Thanks for all the links and help.

Watched couple videos on utube abot flashing and chipping 360 to play backed up games. If chipped or flashed can a PAL play NTSC??

12 hours till GTA 4 out. Smile


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At this point mod chips or flashing wont play imported games, only back ups. For import games you will need an NTSC console like frozenfire said.
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Thanks all. Popped into shop today and had a look MMMM GTA 4 poster and empty cases all over the show lol. And gess what Its got MA+15 on it and thay have popped a R18 Sticker over it lol. Smile

Also had a look at the xboxs and the Date on them are 2008/08/12 on the console.

Also box says 200-240Vac

this is on the pro xbox 360 console with Forza 2 and Viva dinata.

GTA 4 is $137 NZ for the special pack and GTA 4 normal is $109.

Any one no what the NZ and AUS versions has got removed from the game?


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i'm sorry i should of explained in detail more about all the versions like frozen, he seems to have everything on point and as far as the gta i thought it was region free lol i guess not, the pal edition of gta4 is just a tone down version and some what excesive content has been removed but nobody knows for sure of what exactly, i do belive it does say somewhere on the internet
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