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LongDongJunon
Member
RBH said:
If you already have credit down on a pre-order you probably won't have to worry about the bundle cramping your style considering your receipt says "Credit for Xbox Elite 250gb" sans the phrase "accessory" at the bottom or something like that.
...of course, I'm being optimistic.
It's really the game installs and a few specific games that eat the space. Rock Band 1/2 with my DLC and the install is like 10 gigs. Fallout 3 with most of the DLC, the large saves, and the install is another 8 or 10. GTA4 with DLC episodes, etc. I also have more XBLA/XNA games than I should.see5harp said:
I tend to have a few "active" games and more backburner games, all of which I like having installed. I somehow managed to fill a 120 gig without any media (except for Thriller when I got it for free).
I haven't done a pre-order since I was still debating between getting the new 360 or a PS3. It's a bit frustrating because I'd gladly order from some place like Amazon were it not for this GS credit that I want to get rid of.LongDongJunon said:
Hopefully, I'll get lucky at my local GS.
Skiptastic
Member
I'm displeased. Right when I find out Kinect is probably going to be $150 and I have no interest, Costco pulls the new 250GB 360. :lol
Guess I'll have to wait until they put it back up again, then I'm jumping on that.
Guess I'll have to wait until they put it back up again, then I'm jumping on that.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
I have never bothered to move my save files before. Can i move them all as a group or do i have to do it individually?
Im trying to find away to do this so i can sell my 120 HD with my 360.
Im trying to find away to do this so i can sell my 120 HD with my 360.
LongDongJunon
Member
Gamer @ Heart said:
You can transfer everything except original xbox saves in one fell swoop if you do the "transfer content" option via usb stick.
I'm not sure if the transfer cable is capable of transferring original xbox saves without having to worry about them.
So yeah just letting everyone know. If you transfer data using the usb method kiss your old xbox saves goodbye.
LongDongJunon said:
Also, if you're ever deleting your profile off of a memory card, don't go to "delete profile and items." It also deletes everything associated with the profile located on your hard drive....even if you're specifically editing a memory card.
And now the sad memories of all my lost data come flooding back.
lastplayed
Member
LongDongJunon said:
That sucks. Does anyone know of a way that will safely copy save games?
OldJadedGamer
Banned
skyfinch said:
Yeah, create a Silver account and it will switch over to Gold automatically for the first month. I think you can do this two or three times with a new log in each time.
infinityBCRT
Member
Theres nothing unsafe about copying save games, its just that original Xbox saves are uncopyable (at least last time i checked). Some Xbox 360 saves are uncopyable but since the last update ALL 360 saves are movable.lastplayed said:
infinityBCRT said:
Yup....I had to move Mass Effect 2, but that worked like a charm. I did the same with my XBLA games (at least the ones with save files embedded) and it worked perfectly. I was really surprised to find out that you need to be logged onto Live to do this stuff..they really thought of everything when they added transfers and you gotta give MS some credit for that.
NameGenerated
Who paid you to grab Dr. Pavel?
Just reserved mine, I specifically asked about the bundle and she clarified it's not one and it's only $300, so there's hope for some out there.
Anticitizen One
Banned
I got mine todayt and they did not force a bundle on me. She said the next shipment isn't until July so im glad I preordered. and I must say this was probably the first decent gamestop ive ever been in.
Pre-ordered mine at Gamestop, just the S unit. Guy did say today was his last day to take pre-orders, so maybe he meant that he'd be forced to push bundles after today.
My 360 is an OG launcher that has already had the RRoD error once in its life repaired. Getting to flip it, my 120GB HDD, etc. for a marginal bit of extra cash and going HDMI, Wifi, etc. is pretty damn worthwhile.
My 360 is an OG launcher that has already had the RRoD error once in its life repaired. Getting to flip it, my 120GB HDD, etc. for a marginal bit of extra cash and going HDMI, Wifi, etc. is pretty damn worthwhile.
LongDongJunon
Member
Brandon F said:
Console, Cables, PSU and Controller. = $100
Any extra controllers are either $20(wired) $25(wireless)
Talked to my local Gamestop. After today here, you can only pre- order with the bundle.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=B020058A&homeflash2
Previous pre- orders unfulfilled will be the only ones getting just the 360 s.
http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=B020058A&homeflash2
Previous pre- orders unfulfilled will be the only ones getting just the 360 s.
LongDongJunon
Member
theultimo said:
Holy Shit.
Just got mine (if Game Stop is sold out try places like Wal*Mart that aren't really known for selling video games).
Now I have all 3 consoles (I just absolutely refused to buy the original 360 knowing there was a significant chance it'd die on me; literally every person I know with a 360 has had issues).
I almost forgot that I bought some 360 games off of a friend over 2 years ago for real cheap, so right off the bat I have Gears Of War, Dead Rising, and Oblivion along with a wired 360 controller. Then I went and got Halo 3 from Game Stop.
Downloading Braid right now. Shadow Complex is next.
So far only negative is I don't like how 100 MS Points don't equal a dollar.
If you're going to use a points system, do it like WiiWare and have 800 points = $8.
Now I have all 3 consoles (I just absolutely refused to buy the original 360 knowing there was a significant chance it'd die on me; literally every person I know with a 360 has had issues).
I almost forgot that I bought some 360 games off of a friend over 2 years ago for real cheap, so right off the bat I have Gears Of War, Dead Rising, and Oblivion along with a wired 360 controller. Then I went and got Halo 3 from Game Stop.
Downloading Braid right now. Shadow Complex is next.
So far only negative is I don't like how 100 MS Points don't equal a dollar.
If you're going to use a points system, do it like WiiWare and have 800 points = $8.
UltimateIke
Member
Really glad I traded everything in yesterday (even though they had none in stock). Too bad for everyone who was on the fence waiting.theultimo said:
Megadragon15
Member
That sucks.theultimo said:
LongDongJunon
Member
UltimateIke said:Really glad I traded everything in yesterday (even though they had none in stock). Too bad for everyone who was on the fence waiting.
Yeah I JUST traded my stuff and pre-ordered earlier this afternoon. My receipt says "Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite 250gb" though, not "Bundle" or "Accessory ED" or anything like that.
Who knows though, the computer at my local GS tried to screw me out of the $25 you get from trading in an extra controller. Who knows what shenanigans will be pulled the day I pick up my order.
Idesofmarch
Neo Member
So I pre-ordered already, but haven't traded in my stuff, so I probably should be ok right?
Power and Glory
Member
That does suck. I was going to trade in on Tuesday night, but got tied up doing other things. I guess i will call Wednesday afternoon to see if they are now forcing a bundle. If they are then I am not going to bother.
So after playing on this thing for less than 4 hours it already has a disc read problem. I've tried several different discs (game, music, movie) and it doesn't read any of them. On the game slide, it just says open tray as if there is nothing in there. Anyone know if this is just some dust (really, after an evening of playing?) or do I have to trade this one in>
Gillian Seed
Banned
Kraut said:
I would Install everything before you play. Well, with Halo 3 being the exception. :lol
Anticitizen One
Banned
Fallout 3 has frozen twice on me today and I can't figure out if it's an issue with the slim or an issue with the game. Anyone having similar issues? Game was installed by the way
Gillian Seed
Banned
Anticitizen One said:
I have had that game freeze on me several times on my elite.
Gillian Seed said:
Would if I could, but like I said, the system doesn't even recognize that a disc is present, so I don't even get the option to install. Even with that, I would assume that the authentication would not be able to be completed, given that the console wouldn't be able to identify the disc in the drive. Oh well, here's hoping that the next one is problem free.
Gillian Seed
Banned
Kraut said:
That is a big time bummer! Sorry to hear that.
SirButterstick
Banned
Any Retail Musings on how they're selling at Gamestops, EB, etc?
CadetMahoney
Member
I take NPD is no longer releasing their figures or something? I haven't been keeping up with it.SirButterstick said:
LongDongJunon
Member
Thaedolus said:
That's the same number on my receipt but I haven't seen any confirmation as of yet.
SirButterstick
Banned
CadetMahoney said:
I think they delayed Mays NPD to July 1st or thereabouts. I don't know if they're releasing Junes on the normal date.
CadetMahoney
Member
much appreciated.SirButterstick said:
Marty Chinn
Member
I preordered at two different Gamestop's today just in case and neither mentioned a bundle and one mentioned trading stuff in for the deal.
I didn't trade anything in yet but I should be good right? I would hate to think that if I traded my stuff in and that somehow they would force a bundle on me and I wouldn't be able to get out of it at that point cuz my stuff is gone.
I just want a way out in case they try to screw me. Otherwise, I have three controllers and a hard drive to knock $110 off. Keeping my old Premium console.
I didn't trade anything in yet but I should be good right? I would hate to think that if I traded my stuff in and that somehow they would force a bundle on me and I wouldn't be able to get out of it at that point cuz my stuff is gone.
I just want a way out in case they try to screw me. Otherwise, I have three controllers and a hard drive to knock $110 off. Keeping my old Premium console.
LongDongJunon
Member
Marty Chinn said:
It was probably for the best that you didn't trade your stuff in at all just yet. Like you said, if they try to screw you over when you bring the rest in you'll at least have the option of just keeping your stuff and going elsewhere in classic "screw you guys, I'm going home" fashion.
...and if you want to really hurt their feelings afterwards, cancel you're pre-orders. They thrive off that stuff and canceling them is like kryptonite to gamestop.