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Xbox 360 cheap one

Discussion in 'Computers/Gadgets' started by liamo3, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. liamo3

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    Anyone help us my mate is looking for a new one his one has jacked in & is out of warranty. Anyone know were to get the cheapest one. He needs one with online I know some of the cheaper ones don't allow you online

    Cheers
     
  2. Sim Sala Bim

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    Liamo as far as I'm aware with all xbox360s you can use online.. you just need to attach the wireless thing to it or attach a cable.. i've seen a few in buy and sell for €100
     
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    I read something on here yesterday Liam about Toymaster in clearwater having a closing down sale, 50% off everything? Might get one there.
     
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    I wouldn't use that rag if you paid me :cool:

    Cheers lads keep them coming
     
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    I got mine in Gamestop. They're generally very cheap as they sell used and new ones. Also with games they are the biggest franchise selling here so they can afford to undercut the competition. I wouldn't buy games anywhere else (bar online the odd time)
     
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    If he wants to play online he needs a hard drive, so don't go for the arcade bundle as this doesn't have one.
     
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    fairly sure you can get a good deal on one in HMV. the very cheapest new xbox you cn get is the Arcade Xbox which doesnt have a hard drive but i think your friend can just attach his old HD to a new xbox.
     
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    might be cheaper to just get it fixed,
     
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    check out ebay, or buy and sell
     
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    Already been fixed it was one of the first models they were gammy as fck now out of warranty and the chances of it happening again are very good even after a fix so not worth it
     
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    PM sent
     
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    I'm in the same boat. Have one of the early gammy ones.
    Not in a terrible rush but want one for the college year.
    I just need a reliable xbox, as I have a hard drive and 4 wireless controls.

    Probably ebay , It's annoying buying a used one though because it could be a gammy one.
     
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    if your having the 3 red rings your warrenty is extended to 3 years
     
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    This one is just over the 3 years he got it same time as me summer 06
     
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    there is a place around grafton street that fixes them for around 60notes

    me neighbour got his fixed there a few weeks ago
     
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    This might sound nuts, but there's loads of people fixing them by "over-heating" them. My mate tried it and it worked for him as well.

    Its easy to do and worth a shot. Heard great reports about it for the older models.

    Video below shows you how its done.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjjinHmEoss

    It genuinely works Liam.
     
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    I've tried it and it only works for a few days , my towels nearly went on fire after it.
     
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    Honestly yer man I was talking about did his a couple months ago, and its still working last I heard. But yeah, I'd assume its only a temporary measure. Just thought its worth a punt, before buying a new one...

    haha, bad luck on yer towels Trav! :D
     
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