Can Any Gamers Out There Help Me?

[Twinscollector67]

I'm looking to buy a 360, and am having a struggle coming up with the cash... so I have a few questions. How risky is it to buy one from a pawn shop? A particular pawn shop I went to today had 3 systems w/ hard drive, one wireless controller, and all the other basics you get at Best Buy for $349.99. They also had one Xbox Arcade version, w/o the hard drive for $179.99. There is also a hard drive for $50 at the pawn shop. What do you think is my best option?

I could buy the complete package used with hard drive at the pawn shop for $259.

I could buy a used arcade version + used hard drive for about $230.

I could buy a new arcade + used hard drive for around $330.


I'm not sure about the pawn shop's return policy, so I will definitely look into that before I buy anything.

I have another question about Xbox repair. If I did happen to get stuck with a used xbox and it doesn't work, will Microsoft repair it for free if I don't have a receipt from the original purchase?

[demonpower55]

If I were you, I would save up and buy a new one. With the recent complaints of malfunctions in a lot of 360's, a new one ensures that you have a 3 year warranty. I don't know if this works with used consoles though.

[pr0phet]

Ask the pawn shop guy if you get a small return policy on stuff and you can explain your situation there. If he says no returns, then I would just buy new.

[Professor-Chaos]

I'd buy a new PS3 :P

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[Steven]

I agree with that guy above me!! I love my ps3!!

[sportsballa]

go w/the 360 but def ask the guy if it is under warranty you dont need a receipt but you def need the bar code on the back if he doesnt no you can call in xbox with the bar code and check with them they should be able to help you that way also the wait hasnt been to long lately i called in over the weekend i thought it would be a 2 hr wait only 15 min top i think it was actually 5 min
good luck and let us know how everything works out

[pr0phet]

Yes, my underlying thought of things was a must.. Buy a ps3 ;) and get Call of Duty 4

[Professor-Chaos]

Yes, my underlying thought of things was a must.. Buy a ps3 ;) and get Call of Duty 4

No doubt on COD 4 also check out Uncharted, that game is awesome too... PS3 is the future...

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[sportsballa]

also just remembered because i called back today when you call there is an operator talking if you actually want to talk to a live operator not a message then when the operator gives you the options of what you want to do just say OPERATOR and then it will be a very easy and quick call hope this also helps

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Do not buy any consoles from pawn shops! Especially the Xbox 360. I suggest purchasing a brand new Premium System for $350.