View Full Version : Cheap 16gb Flash Drives?
Fighterspledge
03-26-2010, 01:43 PM
http://www.x360a.com/news/news-4747-It-s-Official---USB-Memory-Support-Coming-To-Xbox-360-On-April-6th.html
You may remember a while back, we reported (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/news/news-4691-Xbox-360-Update-Will-Add-USB-Storage-Function.html) on potential plans to bring support to Xbox 360 for USB Storage devices. Well now it's been officially confirmed.
Any two flash memory sticks between 1GB and 16GB can be shoved into the Xbox 360's USB slots, giving you up to 32GB of added storage.
A system update implementing the new USB function will arrive on April 6th, enabling you to connect memory sticks, which you'll then need to configure in the system menu. You can simply use 'Configure Now' to format and configure your device for sole use on your 360 or 'Customise' to choose how much memory you want to allocate to your Xbox 360 saves.
Microsoft has also announced a partnership with memory manufacturer SanDisk to bring an Xbox branded USB stick, pre-configured out of the box this May.
With the announcement of Xbox360 getting USB support, anyone know where to get 16gb flash drives at a good price?
I *was* looking on ebay, but the second hit was an ebook on how to avoid Chinese knockoffs and all of a sudden I didn't trust ebay very much...
coolfred
03-26-2010, 01:50 PM
I'm lookin too
skateraXVIII
03-26-2010, 02:09 PM
Try office depot, staples, or some other home office store.
entaius
03-26-2010, 02:20 PM
Wal-Mart (B&M) had some Sandisk Cruzor 16GB for like $24... might be ymmv though. Amazon has em listed for about $30
**Also, they tend to have cheapy PNY 8 GBs for $15, so that may be worth looking at as well...
dumlaox
03-26-2010, 02:25 PM
The cheapest ones I found were listed at Best Buy and Newegg.com.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+16GB+USB+Flash+Drive/9598991.p?id=1218130469793&skuId=9598991&st=16gb%20usb%20flash%20drive&cp=1&lp=1 - $32.99 for an HP drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&Description=16gb%20usb%20flash%20drive&bop=And&Order=PRICE - Bunches of them starting for $29
You can go for the office supply stores as well but their online prices right now are pretty bad. If you do go anyway, look for a clearance table or section to see if you get lucky there. Same goes for Target if you happen to go there as well.
If you don't want to deal with online shopping and you happen to live near one, try Fry's. Their prices on the name brand stuff seems to be comparable to the online prices for Best Buy & Newegg.com.
staples has a deal this week. I think around $8 AR
Nintendokid54
03-29-2010, 02:54 AM
Yeah i would like to get one too... 16gb would be a nice extra storage for when i need it...
Limegreen
03-29-2010, 03:37 AM
Wat, i just bought a 32gb and it won't be supported, i have been looking for a 16gb Sandisk Cruzer though, you can find these for like $30 on ebay anyday, and sometimes someone will have them for $25, these are the best ones IMO.
Vyrtigo
03-29-2010, 04:02 AM
Wat, i just bought a 32gb and it won't be supported, i have been looking for a 16gb Sandisk Cruzer though, you can find these for like $30 on ebay anyday, and sometimes someone will have them for $25, these are the best ones IMO.
As far as I know, your 32gb will be supported, but you'll only be able to use 16gb of it.
GLOCKGLOCK
03-29-2010, 09:47 AM
As far as I know, your 32gb will be supported, but you'll only be able to use 16gb of it.
The 32gb will be supported. From what I read the 360 will need 512mb for system files and take up to 16gb to make available for the 360. The rest will be available to other devices. If you were looking for a 32gb drive to use for both 360 and personal stuff buy.com has this one for $60:
http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-32gb-datatraveler-102-usb-flash-drive-black/q/loc/101/212645996.html?adid=17070
Not sure if there is a Bing cashback codeword that will get you a bit more off right now from buy.com.
pajamahead
03-29-2010, 03:45 PM
On nexttag found some 16 GB Sandisk for 30-34 bux with free shipping. Hopiing to see more activity on this thread.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SDCZ40016GA11
http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/sandisk-16gb-cruzer-usb-flash-drive?utm_source=nexTag&utm_medium=pcsite&utm_term=ME-007-2704&utm_campaign=nexTag%20-%20ME
Limegreen
03-29-2010, 03:54 PM
On nexttag found some 16 GB Sandisk for 30-34 bux with free shipping. Hopiing to see more activity on this thread.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SDCZ40016GA11
http://www.supermediastore.com/product/u/sandisk-16gb-cruzer-usb-flash-drive?utm_source=nexTag&utm_medium=pcsite&utm_term=ME-007-2704&utm_campaign=nexTag%20-%20ME
I have seen bad reviews on the first one, def worth it to pay $3-$4 more for the other.
RAMSTORIA
03-29-2010, 04:01 PM
check the ads for frys if you have one near you. they regularly have 16gb on sale for $20 or less.
I don't know if they still have frequent sales, but I know Office Max usually had one brand of 16GB flash drives at $20 every week.
joserjerr
03-29-2010, 04:11 PM
I would check Amazon today at 3:00 Pacific as they are advertising a flash drive deal. Here's hoping it's worth our time.
knotfan123
03-29-2010, 04:25 PM
newegg is always a good choice....never done me any wrong
GLOCKGLOCK
03-30-2010, 02:17 PM
There were alot of good suggestions here on what to buy. Here is a suggestion of what not to buy:
$40 for Official Branded 8gb Flash Drive (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77578)
$70 for 16gb Flash Drive (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=77580)
What a joke...