Wal-Mart/BEST BUY/Future Shop X360 ARCADE $149!!!!!!!!!!

[gamer602]

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/7386/arcadef.jpg


Pic courtesy oflbartley

[strife18]

Screw that, I'm getting the Ripstick, maybe it won't brick on me. :P

[IceBlueShoes]

Yes!
Finally!
I'm going shopping.
Now to track down a 20GB HD... Microplay probably has a used one...
Guess I should give them a shot...

[Cravin Taco Bell]

is this canada only.....?

[IceBlueShoes]

is this canada only.....?
Probably.

Anyone know if the 20GB HD offer from MS is still on? (Longshot I know!)

[Griptor]

Any idea if any store can still possibly carry the pre-Falcon chip consoles?

[TheClair]

Anyone know if the 20GB HD offer from MS is still on? (Longshot I know!)

No it's not, and the serials from the new Arcade units were not eligible for it anyway. Still a good deal, WM has the 60GB Starter kit for $100, so it'd kind of be like getting a Pro for $250 (without the component cables and the pair of games).

[Lone_Prodigy]

$145 after PM at FS/BB. You can even get it cheaper if you apply coupons and the PM at Staples.

Sooo tempting to get one after selling off my last one. I don't think I'll need the HDD or XBL either.

[JnJosh]

Probably.

Anyone know if the 20GB HD offer from MS is still on? (Longshot I know!)

ended in feb as far as i know

[IceBlueShoes]

No it's not, and the serials from the new Arcade units were not eligible for it anyway. Still a good deal, WM has the 60GB Starter kit for $100, so it'd kind of be like getting a Pro for $250 (without the component cables and the pair of games).

ended in feb as far as i know
Thanks.
No harm in asking I figured.

I'm trying to find the cheapest knockoff component cables. Might have to visit EB,or better yet Microplay. I hope they have a used 20GB HD at least.

Now to pick up a game... Maybe I'll just rent something to start with.
Stupid question, you can't use a BT headset on Live, correct?

[ragnar14]

I'm trying to find the cheapest knockoff component cables. Might have to visit EB,or better yet Microplay.

If you don't spot anything on the racks, there's always:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083005&p_id=4011&seq=1&format=2

[Afrodiziak]

Thanks.
No harm in asking I figured.

I'm trying to find the cheapest knockoff component cables. Might have to visit EB,or better yet Microplay. I hope they have a used 20GB HD at least.

Now to pick up a game... Maybe I'll just rent something to start with.
Stupid question, you can't use a BT headset on Live, correct?

I bought a cheap knock off 120 GB hard drive from Ebay for $70. Works perfectly.

As for games, you should use Goozex. You can score some really great 360 games for dirt cheap on there.

[Firestorm]

Does your TV not have HDMI IceBlueShoes?
And pick up Tales of Vesperia for $29.99 at HMV as your game. Will last you a very long time.

[Talus]

Hell, I'm gonna pick up a spare :)

[No One]

Haha, I sold my old 360 without a hard drive for $170. I might be getting a Falcon again, but that's alright. That's a hot price.

[IceBlueShoes]

If you don't spot anything on the racks, there's always:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083005&p_id=4011&seq=1&format=2
Thanks! That was actually the 1st site I looked at but wasn't able to find the cables.
Just say no to Monster. lol
I bought a cheap knock off 120 GB hard drive from Ebay for $70. Works perfectly.

As for games, you should use Goozex. You can score some really great 360 games for dirt cheap on there.
I'm sort of wary of ebay. Never know what you're going to get, but I will keep it in mind.
I always wondered about Goozex, I'll check it out later.
I'm leaning towards picking up the Orange Box. But I also want to check out Left 4 Dead, Bioshock and Mass Effect.
Does your TV not have HDMI IceBlueShoes?
And pick up Tales of Vesperia for $29.99 at HMV as your game. Will last you a very long time.
No to HDMI. TV has DVI though. Folks have a 45" RP CRT TV. It does 480p/1080i. Pretty good picture actually.
I'd rather stick with component since it seems most TV's now only have 2 HDMI ports and I'd rather keep 1 free if I can help it.
I'm planning on using my HD-DVD player for 1 port and Blu-Ray for the other.
My audio receiver doesn't support video connections. Only audio.
Anyways, 1st I need a job. Ahh the life of a university grad in a recession.

Tales of Vesparia? Is that related to Tales of Destiny or Tales of Legaia? (might have the name wrong, but wasn't their a game with the same name on the GC?

[Cthulhu8u]

No to HDMI. TV has DVI though. Folks have a 45" RP CRT TV. It does 480p/1080i It has a d-sub connector for DVI? Get a DVI to HDMI cable, same pic quality as HDMI. They're pretty cheap and easy to find.

And no BT support for X-Box, just the PS3.

[Afrodiziak]

Thanks! That was actually the 1st site I looked at but wasn't able to find the cables.
Just say no to Monster. lol

I'm sort of wary of ebay. Never know what you're going to get, but I will keep it in mind.
I always wondered about Goozex, I'll check it out later.
I'm leaning towards picking up the Orange Box. But I also want to check out Left 4 Dead, Bioshock and Mass Effect.

No to HDMI. TV has DVI though. Folks have a 45" RP CRT TV. It does 480p/1080i. Pretty good picture actually.
I'd rather stick with component since it seems most TV's now only have 2 HDMI ports and I'd rather keep 1 free if I can help it.
I'm planning on using my HD-DVD player for 1 port and Blu-Ray for the other.
My audio receiver doesn't support video connections. Only audio.
Anyways, 1st I need a job. Ahh the life of a university grad in a recession.

Tales of Vesparia? Is that related to Tales of Destiny or Tales of Legaia? (might have the name wrong, but wasn't their a game with the same name on the GC?

You can't go wrong with Mass Effect. You can probably find it pretty easily for $10-$15.

[jconnah]

im on the walmart.ca and it says 360 is still 198.

[Sean09]

im on the walmart.ca and it says 360 is still 198.
Read the first post again ;)

Hint: What day is today?

[choffy21]

Read the first post again ;)

Hint: What day is today?

...

Not Friday?

...

Really tough problem :headache:

[onemorechanc]

If you don't spot anything on the racks, there's always:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083005&p_id=4011&seq=1&format=2

I'll second the recommendation for monoprice. I bought the Xbox 360 VGA cable from them (along with a bunch of other cables/adapters etc.), and it works great.

[IceBlueShoes]

Monoprice is good. I bought a component cable from them. Happy with it.

[psyck0]

Where do you get said coupon?

[Pavel6969]

I think the coupons were in the newspaper, could be wrong though.

[IceBlueShoes]

I think the coupons were in the newspaper, could be wrong though.
Have to sign up for their newsletter. It's via email.

[Khalid]

I think it come from newsletters from Stapples website.

Well my brother succeed to PM at Stapples today and used his 30$ off 150$.
My xbox 360 was dying anyway so new one will be good.

[magiic]

This may be my oppurtunity to finally get a 360 again. Although I am having a lot of fun with my PS3.

[Princess Zelda]

I guess Walmart is clearing stock there's a new Arcade unit is coming soon/already out that has double the internal memory. (http://kotaku.com/5295702/microsoft-officially-doubling-xbox-360-arcade-storage)

[No One]

I guess Walmart is clearing stock there's a new Arcade unit is coming soon/already out that has double the internal memory. (http://kotaku.com/5295702/microsoft-officially-doubling-xbox-360-arcade-storage)See, now this is a conundrum, as those new ones are obviously Jaspers.

Get a cheap Falcon now, or a full priced Jasper later? :-k

[Lone_Prodigy]

See, now this is a conundrum, as those new ones are obviously Jaspers.

Get a cheap Falcon now, or a full priced Jasper later? :-k

$50+ for a newer chipset, better stability, and a little more memory. You could get a cheap 20GB drive for $50 I guess. But the newer chipset and lower power consumption could be priceless down the road.

[IceBlueShoes]

$50+ for a newer chipset, better stability, and a little more memory. You could get a cheap 20GB drive for $50 I guess. But the newer chipset and lower power consumption could be priceless down the road.
Not worth it to me.
I'll just try to look for the 14.2v.
I'll play in dim light to help conserve energy.
Besides with the extra warranty from MS I don't see why it's an extra issue really.
Can get a 20GB HD from dealextreme for under $40 with shipping and component/hdmi cables for under $10.
Headset is also less than $10. So for about $60 you have your own premium version. - the wireless controller of course!

[No One]

$50+ for a newer chipset, better stability, and a little more memory. You could get a cheap 20GB drive for $50 I guess. But the newer chipset and lower power consumption could be priceless down the road.Thing is, Falcon arcades come with memory cards instead of internal memory, which is convenient. And there are plenty of Jaspers getting E74 problems, so a newer chipset isn't exactly failproof here.

[poiuiu]

See, now this is a conundrum, as those new ones are obviously Jaspers.

Get a cheap Falcon now, or a full priced Jasper later? :-k

The amount of fun you can have from getting a system now (and saving 50 bucks to boot) far outweighs waiting for a 'more reliable' unit imo (amount of time spent playing games pending obviously).


So far, my Falcon is still kicking as well as the Falcons of guys I know.

[No One]

That's what I'm thinking.

I feel that if the thing does fail a few years down the line, another replacement Arcade would be trivially cheap.

[Khalid]

^ wat was the final price? did have to get a filler item? 145$ is the PMd stooples price bfore taxes correct? then the 30 off is taking BFORE the taxes i think or is it after

Final price was something like 145$ with tax, he took a filler, a 15$ game I think.

[MrGone]

Hmm, here's a question: When you get a refurb 360 back from a RRoD repair do you get a new 3-year RRoD warranty starting at that date, or is the 3-year term still counted from the original purchase date?

[Zyzomys]

Hmm, here's a question: When you get a refurb 360 back from a RRoD repair do you get a new 3-year RRoD warranty starting at that date, or is the 3-year term still counted from the original purchase date?All warranties are based on the initial purchase date.

It is also possible to re-buy an extended warranty from MS after your initial extended warranty expires. My 2005 "launch" console (actually replaced 5 times!) is under warranty until January 2012.

[IceBlueShoes]

All warranties are based on the initial purchase date.

It is also possible to re-buy an extended warranty from MS after your initial extended warranty expires. My 2005 "launch" console (actually replaced 5 times!) is under warranty until January 2012.

All the more reason that waiting for the new 1 or even not buying because it's not a jasper model doesn't really matter IMO.
Had it still been the original 90day warranty, well it would be a dif story then...

[Princess Zelda]

Future Shop and Best Buy now have their Arcade units at $150.

[ichit4k4_set0]

So it seems it is a general pricedrop? I was never interested in an Xbox until all the RPG started coming out on it. Now might be a good time.

Now mind me, I'm totally clueless about Xbox. What's the difference between the versions and is this one a good choice?

[IceBlueShoes]

So it seems it is a general pricedrop? I was never interested in an Xbox until all the RPG started coming out on it. Now might be a good time.

Now mind me, I'm totally clueless about Xbox. What's the difference between the versions and is this one a good choice?

Lack of hard drive mainly. That and the wireless controller, and component cables and headset.
You can get everything for cheap on dealextreme anyways. Easily below the extra $150 difference, unless if you pay retail prices for everything.

[ejamer]

Lack of hard drive mainly. That and the wireless controller, and component cables and headset.
...


Um... I'm pretty sure the Arcade unit came with a wireless controller.

So the only big thing you are missing out on is a hard drive, which means no downloading. I'm 50/50 about picking up an Arcade unit, and think that it might be worthwhile... retail games are my main interest, and I could always keep an eye open for cheap hard drives later.

[Princess Zelda]

The arcade unit has a wireless controller.
Here's a good chart for you:
http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/Hardware/compare101.htm

Used component cable are cheap at EB or Monoprice.com new or buy an HDMI cable if your TV supports it or VGA cable to hook it up to your computer monitor. Hard drive you can always buy later. I don't use my head set obvious reasons "Are you really a girl, prove it".

[ichit4k4_set0]

Alright, thanks guys! Then I'll hunt down mine tonight.
Where's the best place to find an hardrive? Ebay? Is 40Gb enough? That's what I have on my ps3 and it seems to do fine.

Looked at the chart, I'm seeing that there isn't backward compatibily with Arcade? Meh.

[Khalid]

40gb do not exist.

You got choice between 20gb, 60gb ,120gb.

In reality for the 20gb you got like 12-13gb because of the Microsoft stuff. So you could install 2 games. On mine I usually have 1 games install because of all my arcade games.

[IceBlueShoes]

The arcade unit has a wireless controller.
Here's a good chart for you:
http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/Hardware/compare101.htm

Used component cable are cheap at EB or Monoprice.com new or buy an HDMI cable if your TV supports it or VGA cable to hook it up to your computer monitor. Hard drive you can always buy later. I don't use my head set obvious reasons "Are you really a girl, prove it".

Thanks,
guess that's new. Didn't the arcade launch with a wired controller though? Maybe that's why I'm confused...
40gb do not exist.

You got choice between 20gb, 60gb ,120gb.

In reality for the 20gb you got like 12-13gb because of the Microsoft stuff. So you could install 2 games. On mine I usually have 1 games install because of all my arcade games.
I guess in my case, the 20giger is fine. I won't be installing games on the HD. Just game saves and some downloadable content. I'll be tossing on my music to have in my games but I won't be downloading movies or anything.

[foxmcloud]

you should be installing games on you hdd
in some cases the game is like 3x faster
there is a compatibility list on this site if you want to know which games are worth installing

[IceBlueShoes]

you should be installing games on you hdd
in some cases the game is like 3x faster
there is a compatibility list on this site if you want to know which games are worth installing
You mean loading? If so I don't really care about waiting. At best I'd install 1 game at a time and that being a game I play often.
For the next little while I"m only going to be renting. So many games to try, so little time!

I think I'll start off with Halo 3, Mass Effect and Fallout 3. If it's cheap though I'll look into getting the OrangeBox pack.

[ejamer]

I don't use my head set obvious reasons "Are you really a girl, prove it".

That made me laugh, but (sadly) it wouldn't be nearly as funny if is wasn't true. Sorry!

Thanks for posting that FS and BB both have lowered prices too - that makes this less of a "jump now" issue, since I'm not worried about limited supply.


@IceBlueShoes:
I think you're right, that the original Arcade units shipped with a wired controller. It changed a while back though.

Orange Box can be found cheap and is worth every penny... but do you know if a Live subscription is required to play online? I'm not sure about that, but am not keen on paying for online access myself.

[IceBlueShoes]

That made me laugh, but (sadly) it wouldn't be nearly as funny if is wasn't true. Sorry!

Thanks for posting that FS and BB both have lowered prices too - that makes this less of a "jump now" issue, since I'm not worried about limited supply.


@IceBlueShoes:
I think you're right, that the original Arcade units shipped with a wired controller. It changed a while back though.

Orange Box can be found cheap and is worth every penny... but do you know if a Live subscription is required to play online? I'm not sure about that, but am not keen on paying for online access myself.
I thought Princess Zelda was a dude that simply liked Zelda. Gamer chicks are a rare breed.
But ya, you do need Live Gold to go online. Doesn't the xbox come with a free 3 month trial though?

[Talus]

How does one get one's hands on a $30 off $150 coupon for Staples?

[Khalid]

I thought Princess Zelda was a dude that simply liked Zelda. Gamer chicks are a rare breed.
But ya, you do need Live Gold to go online. Doesn't the xbox come with a free 3 month trial though?

I don't think it come with a 3 months, but for each console you can create something like 4 accounts that has 1 month gold on it.

How does one get one's hands on a $30 off $150 coupon for Staples?

From Staples newsletters.

[gamer602]

CORES
launched with a wired controller.

ARCADES
have always came with a WIRELESS controller

[Lone_Prodigy]

You need a hard drive for backwards compatibility IIRC.

FS/BB has the Arcade at $150 too, so no need to PM (and save an additional $5).

Zelda, pics. ;)

[Zyzomys]

So it seems it is a general pricedrop?I suspect FS and BB simply matched Walmart's pricing to avoid having to match/beat their price.

[NWgamer666]

@$132 USD, this may be worth a trip to the north for all you can eat Sushi at Ohako on Oak st.

Can I get my GST back at the border? or is it a VAT?

[MrGone]

All warranties are based on the initial purchase date.

It is also possible to re-buy an extended warranty from MS after your initial extended warranty expires. My 2005 "launch" console (actually replaced 5 times!) is under warranty until January 2012.

Ahh well, it was a longshot :) My warranty's up in december, but I had a rrod replacement back in may of last year, so I thought I might've been able to get away with ignoring this. It's so tempting to just rush out and pick up one of these as we can still probably sell our functioning units for enough that the difference is less than the cost of a warranty extension. And get a (hopefully) quieter, (hopefully) more stable system in the process. I'm twirling my beard here.

@$132 USD, this may be worth a trip to the north for all you can eat Sushi at Ohako on Oak st.

Can I get my GST back at the border? or is it a VAT?

The general GST rebate program for visitors was cancelled in 2007. You'd only be getting back like $6.62 USD though, so it probably wouldn't ruin the trip :)

[Firestorm]

Princess Zelda? More like Prince Zelda rite :o

Remember that 360s have a 3 year warranty, just get it.

[Princess Zelda]

haha It's easy to prove here I'm a really good shopper and love deals two very strong qualities in a female. I never pay retail for things except food, the cows just won't wander over to my yard...

[addone]

the cows just won't wander over to my yard...

Fences could "mysteriously disappear" and the cows could be "convinced" to congregate at your yard with the proper bait lure reward.

[Skardee]

Dunno if it's been said, but Staples also has it for $149.00.

[BlueOne]

Man, I thought I had no desire for a 360, but 149 is like the breaking point. My PSP was more lol
I don't like MS for their bussiness practices, so I'd said I'd buy used haha but new with a warranty is hard to pass up at this price.

What I need to know is, do I require HHD for game installs? would Mass Effect, Halo or Gears or Forza be unplayable without. I still realize its killer deal so I may jump anyway, but I hate nickle and diming.

Big thanks to the OP and anyone who answers :]

[addone]

AFAIK, 360 doesn't have mandatory game installs like the PS3 (ie. it has optional installs)...but yes, you do need a HD when you want to install games since they can easily surpass 4GB.

[poiuiu]

Does this mean the old Arcades are being clearanced out for ... wait for it ... Natal Arcades?! dun dundun....


addone: You still have to butcher the sows and that ain't cheap or very clean either. :p

[IceBlueShoes]

Man, I thought I had no desire for a 360, but 149 is like the breaking point. My PSP was more lol
I don't like MS for their bussiness practices, so I'd said I'd buy used haha but new with a warranty is hard to pass up at this price.

What I need to know is, do I require HHD for game installs? would Mass Effect, Halo or Gears or Forza be unplayable without. I still realize its killer deal so I may jump anyway, but I hate nickle and diming.

Big thanks to the OP and anyone who answers :]
The loading on Halo3 isn't that bad. Dunno about the other ones...
But ya I have no HD. Am ordering 1 online from dealextreme this weekend.

[TripleQ]

What I need to know is, do I require HHD for game installs? would Mass Effect, Halo or Gears or Forza be unplayable without. I still realize its killer deal so I may jump anyway, but I hate nickle and diming.



HD installs aren't necessary for any game, and they help to varying degrees on certain games. Mass Effect reduces load times and texture pop-in a lot, it's probably one of the games that benefit the most. Halo 3 is an odd one because it actually makes load times WORSE when installed to HD. Forza not sure.

No game is unplayable.. HD installs were only introduced last fall.

I find it hard to imagine having a 360 without a HD though.. you'd miss out on all the demos, xbox live arcade games, videos, DLC.

[poiuiu]

But ya I have no HD. Am ordering 1 online from dealextreme this weekend.

Make sure it's an actual official HDD cause 360s have a habit of rejecting anything not hardcore first party or fp licensed. Be wary.

[neksus]

The loading on Halo3 isn't that bad. Dunno about the other ones...
But ya I have no HD. Am ordering 1 online from dealextreme this weekend.

Halo 3 is actually worse once installed to the HD. Bungie did an incredible job on getting load times down from the disc.
Mass Effect kind of sucked, but I hear now that the elevator rides aren't even half as long!

[tonypotenza]

same price at stapled now 149$

[BlueOne]

Hey thanks for answering my question guys ;]

[IceBlueShoes]

Make sure it's an actual official HDD cause 360s have a habit of rejecting anything not hardcore first party or fp licensed. Be wary.
I was thinking this one:
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.21408

Is this the right one?

[seed84]

superstore also has arcade units for $149.99 and they are tax free this weekend as well

[ichit4k4_set0]

I was thinking this one:
https://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.21408

Is this the right one?

Read the discussion at the bottom, you'll see all HDD sold on this site seems to be fake.
Plus: "customers may send the unit back to DX's Hong Kong office" = FAKE

[IceBlueShoes]

Read the discussion at the bottom, you'll see all HDD sold on this site seems to be fake.
Plus: "customers may send the unit back to DX's Hong Kong office" = FAKE
Damn.
I've ordered from them before and had no problems.
Maybe it's just their xbox stuff that they suck with.
Grr...

[Corizzle]

Does this mean the old Arcades are being clearanced out for ... wait for it ... Natal Arcades?! dun dundun....


addone: You still have to butcher the sows and that ain't cheap or very clean either. :p

Those are still at least over a year away, they wouldn't be clearing these out so soon.

The more likely candidate is they are clearing these out for the new arcades that have 512 MB of flash memory built in (rather then including a memory card). Those are only in Japan right now but they will eventually make it out over here.

Damn.
I've ordered from them before and had no problems.
Maybe it's just their xbox stuff that they suck with.
Grr...

DX do sell some knock-offs and fakes, but they are usually quite good at not labeling them as real if they are not.

[Talus]

Couldn't find anyplace that had a Jasper arcade unit :( Lots of people had it for $150, even FS was going to match Zehrs' no tax price.

[tonypotenza]

when does this sale end ?

[exolstice]

when does this sale end ?

Most likely when they run out of the current stock.

[Talus]

The Future Shop $150 sale ends June 23rd

[charleytony]

Alll falcon chipsets so far in montreal and laval. :(

[tonypotenza]

The Future Shop $150 sale ends June 23rd


does anyone know about staples , best buy and walmart ?

[MrGone]

Walmart's runs at least until the 26th if I'm reading the flyer right, so you'll be able to price match anywhere that does so as long as Walmart's got stock locally.

[Oi!Blimey]

Alll falcon chipsets so far in montreal and laval. :(


I think you can forget about getting a jasper. They are on sale because they're trying to get rid of all the falcon units before introducing the jasper units.

[freakx2001]

I think you can forget about getting a jasper. They are on sale because they're trying to get rid of all the falcon units before introducing the jasper units.

Has anyone ever actually found a Arcade Jasper? I picked an extra 360 up at staples w/ coupon for $114 +tax, now I'm hitting all of the staples trying to find a Jasper, so I can exchange it.

Figure I have 30 days before I might return it.

[BlueOne]

Hey freak I can't answer your question, but Im wondering if it seemed like Staples had many instock.
I know my local BB and walmart sold out. And that coupon, I sign up for their email thing last week, is it too later to get one though?

Thanks

[freakx2001]

Hey freak I can't answer your question, but Im wondering if it seemed like Staples had many instock.
I know my local BB and walmart sold out. And that coupon, I sign up for their email thing last week, is it too later to get one though?

Thanks

yeah, I think you may have missed the coupon. They get e-mailed out pretty regularly. You might be able to find one online if you search, should be easy to find at least a $20 off $150.

[Jbently]

Has anyone ever actually found a Arcade Jasper? I picked an extra 360 up at staples w/ coupon for $114 +tax, now I'm hitting all of the staples trying to find a Jasper, so I can exchange it.

Figure I have 30 days before I might return it.
I've seem them before at BB, but only in the states :P

I have a tin-foil hat theory that MS just dumped all the Falcon arcades to Canada when Jasper was released since the Americans pretty much got Jaspers shortly after they were released.

Also explains the $149 sale on them too....sponsored by MS? ;)

[charleytony]

When you check PROs or ELITEs at these stores, they are all Jaspers...
I dont need a new 360, I just wanted to get a quieter one. I'm not paying 300$ when I dont need what comes with it. Guess I'll have to endure the loudness of my old 360.
( I dont need the HDD, the controller, the headset, the free games that come with it and that I already have, the cable that I all have, etc.)
If I had to pay more than 200$ for a Jasper replacement I think I might as well get a PS3 instead...