How are you going to get the money for an Xbox 360?

[el bobo]

I'm just curious to see how people will cough up the $300-$??? that it will cost at the launch of the console.
I already have $500 pocket money but I'm getting a job in the summer that will hopefully make about $300 for my wallet and $700 for my bank account. My parents are willing to pay $100 for it, because I'm going to be giving my Xbox to my brother when he goes away to college next year. Well, that is my plan what's yours?

[lionheart4life]

Just keep on working and saving some money. I doubt I will buy any system at launch though, I'll still have a backlog of games to play at that time not to mention what other new games come out for any systems I already have. Hopefully I'll just get it for free from the Gratis Internet sites, thats what I did for the DS which was something I otherwise would not have bought. Sounds like you already have a good start el bobo, and getting $100 for your Xbox is definitely going to be a lot better than any offer "deals" stores like EB will come up with at the 360 launch.

[el bobo]

Just keep on working and saving some money. I doubt I will buy any system at launch though, I'll still have a backlog of games to play at that time not to mention what other new games come out for any systems I already have. Hopefully I'll just get it for free from the Gratis Internet sites, thats what I did for the DS which was something I otherwise would not have bought. Sounds like you already have a good start el bobo, and getting $100 for your Xbox is definitely going to be a lot better than any offer "deals" stores like EB will come up with at the 360 launch.
Hey thanks, I just hope the 360 has a decent launch and the games aren't $59.99.

[rabbitt]

Ex-mass.

[epobirs]

My Toys R US Visa card gives me a 1% rebate on all purchases in the form of TRU store credit and all of my monthly bills are paid through it except for gasoline purchases. I have another card that gives a 5% rebate on gas purchase, so I have to use that.

For TRU instore purchases the card gives 5% back in store credit. I currently have $40 in credit built up since using the last batch on PSP games. By the time Xbox 360 launches I should around $100, so that is a big ways toward the system cost.

I also have a mypoints.com account that should be ready to pay off again around that time. It'll just be $20 in TRU credit but every bit helps. If you'd care to try the mypoints stuff use my name here as the reference. It takes a good while to build up points without buying stuff but it is genuinely free and without any obligations. The worst part is just clicking on emails to show you've seen them. You may actually find something worth buying but I rarely have over the years. In that time I've collected about $200 in TRU credit from them.

[Beana Blasta]

ill have to put out to get it.

[Mr. Anderson]

It's all about the Winter-een-mas.

[racerman8]

Rob the bank!

J/K. Good old work and save.

[punqsux]

the xbox 360 is not comming out for (roughly) 6 months. if you put away $15 every week, youll have enough for a 360 and a game at launch.

[pimpinc333]

Whore myself out to the females.

[ryanbph]

just keep doing what I have been doing, work work and more work...

[lionheart4life]

Hey thanks, I just hope the 360 has a decent launch and the games aren't $59.99.

That's a main reason I probably won't buy a system at launch. I will probably wait a few months to a year, then many of the launch and early titles will be available fairly cheap new or used. Then again, if there are great launch titles that are easily worth $50 I might be more likely to buy a system sooner.

[Javery]

If and when I decide to buy the 360 (not at launch) I will pay for it like I do everything else - with the money I have in the bank from working all the time. I just shelled out $550 to get my garage doors fixed last Saturday - a $400 system + games will be cheap in comparison to crap like that and I'll actually enjoy spending the money! Everything around the house seems to cost $500 minimum... *sigh*

[alonzomourning23]

Well, looking at all the future whores in this thread, looks like I'll have to do men to compete.

though, I don't really want it, I'll buy it when it comes down or get it for xmas. Basically, I'd buy it with money from work like everything else.

[mykevermin]

Well, hopefully the Gratis conga line works out for me; if only other people would sign up... ;)

[doubledown]

I have GameRush credit....plus a good job, no worries here

[Ruined]

VISA

[Apossum]

the xbox 360 is not comming out for (roughly) 6 months. if you put away $15 every week, youll have enough for a 360 and a game at launch.

I'm doing something like that^^^

I'm also taking advantage of the trade 4 get 40% extra on each game at gamestop by trading in crap. Been getting a ton of credit that way.

[jughead]

I'm going to use my loan check for college. I usually use the 400 to pay for fraternity dues but now I am an alum (with the frat, not college) so I don't have to pay diddley. I am going to do the same for an ipod this summer. I guess you could call that proper allocation of borrowed money.

[captaincold]

I have $490 worth of credit at FYE right now,it only cost me a little over $230 to get.

[onikage]

I'm not paying for one. The only way I'll be getting the 360 is if I ask for it for Christmas or my birthday.

[Scahom1]

I got one reserved at my store. I put $50 down last week, and will add $20 a week until launch. I figure I'll have it paid off by then.

[Monsta Mack]

I work. I've set aside $299.99 already for the console, the problem will arise when I have to spend another $199.99 + on games and accessories, thats when Christmas kicks in...

I don't plan on getting the PS3 or Revolution for 2-4 years after launch since I already got a PSP, DS and in the future the 360.

You can always get a second job (or temp around xmas) at retail and what not, and I'm sure you could easily rake in $500 or so a month extra towards the 360 and what not.

Also you can trade in some of your old games, or find cheap games to trade in for better credit. Or sell shit on eBay, theres alot of options.

[dmes65]

Profit sharing from my job.

[RAMSTORIA]

VISA

:applause:

tell it like it is... i bet a number of people who are going to "work and save" will end up going this route, and that by no means excludes me

[manofpeace20]

I plan on buying the system outright with Madden 2006. I figure I won't mind playing it for a month with all the original XBOX games. Then comes Christmas and I'll fill in the gaps with the best games.

[$hady]

I'm getting a one time bonus this July instead of a raise at work this year. I plan on setting $500 of it aside and forgetting about it untill launch day. I'll buy the system, extra controller and probably 3 games with that $500 and the $50 i already put down.

[gameprozero]

I'm a hustler homie!

[repetske]

Two words. Blood and semen.

[psiufoxx2]

I'm getting a one time bonus this July instead of a raise at work this year. I plan on setting $500 of it aside and forgetting about it untill launch day. I'll buy the system, extra controller and probably 3 games with that $500 and the $50 i already put down.

A fellow SHEEP ass gamer!!! Brother!

[Admiral Ackbar]

It'll use my Smith & Wesson Fund.

[Saucy Jack]

the xbox 360 is not comming out for (roughly) 6 months. if you put away $15 every week, youll have enough for a 360 and a game at launch.

I wish I had an extra $15 every week. LOL. :)

I might just put a deposit down, and add to it every month or so.

[Spoon_si]

I wish I had an extra $15 every week. LOL. :)

I might just put a deposit down, and add to it every month or so.


$15 sound like a good idea... I remember during the PSP launch...

I put down $10 every week... then when I went to pick up the system I only had to pay $80 outta pocket for the system & 1 game... It felt better then pulling out $325 rite away...

Gamespot is having a extra 20% credit for trades towards a 360.....

I got $45 in gamerush credit so, I might preorder there...

[psychobrawler]

I work for a vaccine company that's offering us $200 a donation for plasma after we get vaccinated. I can go twice a week for 8 week!! That's $3200, of which I'm designating about $700 for a 360 + accessories....

[CTLesq]

I have a few useless peasants I will sell to finance the 360.

[shieryda]

What's the catch on the "Free" PSP and 360? What type of "online offer" do I have to partake in? In my experience, nothing is "free"...

[cag1000]

prob some good scammin type deal that will pop up on CAG a month or so before release so I can build credit. My DS was 30 out of pocket. My psp was 100 out of pocket. I wont buy 360 unless it's something similar.

[Javery]

What's the catch on the "Free" PSP and 360? What type of "online offer" do I have to partake in? In my experience, nothing is "free"...

You need to complete offers (which cost money - a nominal amount, but still) and then get people to sign up under you and each of them must also complete some offers. It's a long shot for sure.

[el bobo]

I have about $150 set off for it right now since I got 3 baby sitting jobs over the weekend, so hopefully I have 1/2 of the total.

[red flare graf]

I've got a job, and I don't really spend much. I stopped visiting the deals boards here, so that doesn't really take my money anymore. I haven't bought a game since oh.. February, I think. I've got a few games in my backlog to play, it's just hard to get around to playing them.

[nickmad]

um keep working and trade in my p.o.s. xbox. the thing plays games but says no to DVDs and ther is no way im going to get a 3rd xbox.

[Graystone]

with a paycheck (whenever I get a job) and alot of traded ins on games.

[David85]

Banks. There are 17 banks in my town.

[Jetrangers00]

I already put 318 towards it.

[lupe121283]

I found a box of DVD of Yu-Gioh and other anime. The box is about 72 DVD and my store buys some of the anime for about $3-$4 in-store credit. I can't figure out the math right now since i am tired of trying to raise money and checking each box to see if it's the right anime and not stratched. ANd I have about $200 already from cancelling some of my pre-order and getting their credit (I payed in full). Now, I am dog tired and I have finals all week. I don't care about grammar, nor my moderation duties in another forum, or my duty to my work. I just want xbox 360.
*can't drink beer for a while*

[Liquid 2]

I'm gonna go take $$ from my brothers (who always have more money than me cuz they don't blow it on useless although entertaining stuff like me)

edit: I can't believe I misspelled entertaining...

[cleaver]

I'm going to whore myself out to 300 women for $1 each, or 3 fat women for $100 each.

[Megaten]

Oh thank god for college and getting a nice stipend every semester.

[chakan]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54286

[el bobo]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54286
People these days.

[Trakan]

Money I get from my job.

[Tricky]

I already have the money for an Xbox 360.

[sisco1986]

work some over time at work, i'll be tired but it'd be worth it.

[GizmoGC]

I have a job, so thats how.

[Masterkyo]

Try to fill out many sweepstakes as possible to win FREE XBOX 360 if i get lucky. If don't i used my Credit Card along w/ BB Reward Zone card to save extra $15 or maybe more if i find good deal to pricematch. :)

I did recommand you Save $10-$20 a week by that time you have enought cash to pickup new console. :)

[Over easy]

Saving up all the money I get back from rebates.

[vherub]

I'm gonna let time pay for half of the launch price

[Xphyle]

From FLIPPING GAMES at Gamerush, of course! I've already got $500 in credit there. I'll take the system and a few games please! Put it on my tab!

AHAHHAHAHAHHAH

Xphyle

[Apossum]

I've decided to go with this option-- you know how coupons say "Cash value 1/100 of a cent" at the bottom? well, I'm taking them up on that.

From FLIPPING GAMES at Gamerush, of course! I've already got $500 in credit there. I'll take the system and a few games please! Put it on my tab!

AHAHHAHAHAHHAH

Xphyle

*raises hand* i'll humor you.

You killed the game industry, you bastard, the laws of karma will cut off your johnson etc. etc.

[Azul_KoolAid]

It won't be hard for me to save up the money for a Xbox 360 but I'm not going to get one at launch anyway. I'd rather not have the thomson drive thing happend to me again and it's generally a good idea not to buy the first batch of electronics anyway.

[crushedice666]

I am giving you information on how to get a free XBOX 360 that will be delivered to your door the very first day it comes out. It's not a scam, it is run by Gratis network and all you have to do is complete one of their offers and refer some friends. I did the Napster offer because all you have to do is start a free trial and then cancel it after starting the software. You can also do the infone offer that is very easy!!!!!!! This is a very good deal, I have already done this for and IPOD and a labtop and have received them both already. It is much better than spending $400+ dollars isn't it?

Go to http://www.Free360XBOX.com/?r=19019164 (http://www.free360xbox.com/?r=19019164) to get your free XBOX 360!!!!!!!

[lupe121283]

Isn't there already a thread for Referal systems. I don't know where it is.

[WAJedi]

Ref. page is here. http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25549

[rabidmonkeys]

I'm going to cash my check, then pick it up with a game or two. Hopefully burnout at the very least.

[stag8603]

I am giving you information on how to get a free XBOX 360 that will be delivered to your door the very first day it comes out. It's not a scam, it is run by Gratis network and all you have to do is complete one of their offers and refer some friends. I did the Napster offer because all you have to do is start a free trial and then cancel it after starting the software. You can also do the infone offer that is very easy!!!!!!! This is a very good deal, I have already done this for and IPOD and a labtop and have received them both already. It is much better than spending $400+ dollars isn't it?

Go to http://www.Free360XBOX.com/?r=19019164 (http://www.free360xbox.com/?r=19019164) to get your free XBOX 360!!!!!!!

I hope you know that someone can report you and Gratis can suspend your account. But if you didn't, now you do.

[gsr]

i've got 75 bucks in credit at BB right now.

I'm kinda mulling beating whatever remaining games i've got and trading it all in to BB..I'm sure I can get close to 300 in credit.

Not sure if I want to do that though.

[ne2eire]

fuck you

Keep your spam off this forum

[cronnos]

Given that I have no job (I'm a full fledged stay at home hubby right now), I just need to find one soon or start selling stuff on Ebay. With a steady job it will be no problem to get it on launch day with one game, and then buy a couple games on Xmas.

[crushedice666]

Just keep saving away or try the Gratis site. They seem to work pretty well. I got an IPOD that way. just go to http://www.Free360XBOX.com/?r=19019164 and check them out

[crushedice666]

Try selling all of your old stuff on ebay! Like all of your XBOX stuf. Hopefully you can last a couple months without it while trying to save up. XBOX's are going for $170 on ebay right now. That gets you half way there.

[ne2eire]

Try selling all of your old stuff on ebay! Like all of your XBOX stuf. Hopefully you can last a couple months without it while trying to save up. XBOX's are going for $170 on ebay right now. That gets you half way there.


Maybe large bundles are. Still seems like around $80-100 for console and controller

[crushedice666]

i guess so. But why buy a XBOX without games when you can get them for cheaper in a bundle?

[KwanzaaTimmy]

With the Gamestop trade in deal from Game informer this month, I have enough store credit to get a 360.

[halo_the_man]

I'm just curious to see how people will cough up the $300-$??? that it will cost at the launch of the console.
I already have $500 pocket money but I'm getting a job in the summer that will hopefully make about $300 for my wallet ant $700 for my bank account. My parents are willingto pay $100 for it, because I'm going to be giving my Xbox to my brother when he goes away to college next year. Well, that is my plan what's yours?
Well i heard the xbox 360 was gonna come out like a year ago so i started saving money and i got $500 for games and the system

[Moxio]

Um... I'll work for money.

[The VGM]

Wait, people are going to be buying the 360?

I couldn't help it.

[alongx]

I've got a new highest priority to work towards now: moving out. New gaming hardware may be forced to wait. I'll probably still get games on the cheap when I can, but the hardware will wait until its at least below the $200 mark, kinda like I'm doing with the PSP right now.

[Cornfedwb]

I plan on writing a check drawn off of my checking account..... but I guess I can understand it being more difficult for the younger crowd.

[dudecool320]

Steal money from Hobo Joe(A homeless guy who lives on my street):booty:

[xspeedracerx]

"Borrow" $1 form 300 different people.

[PittsburghAfterDark]

Return a boatload of .01 guides to Wal Mart that they're still selling for $15 and $17.

Answer your question?

BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Xbox 360 for a quarter!

[Slipknot9762]

well my birfday is 14 days away from xmas so my mom is gonna combine it so im glad about that.

[vietgurl]

working two jobs to pay for tuition...think i can take a little away from the greedy administrative people and give it to the greedy microsoft people instead, hehe.

[DT778]

I plan on writing a check drawn off of my checking account..... but I guess I can understand it being more difficult for the younger crowd.
Writing a check? Get with the times old man, use a check card :).

[PenguinMaster]

My Birthday and Christmas get me $500 in December, that's all I need.

[el bobo]

"Borrow" $1 form 300 different people.
I made $30 yesterday at the mall asking random people for money.

[pimpinc333]

I made $30 yesterday at the mall asking random people for money.

How many people told you to Fuck Off! lol

[crushedice666]

I made $30 yesterday at the mall asking random people for money.
How long did it take you?

[dudecool320]

People could pay me to drop my pants:booty: .

[batman2million]

i'll prolli rob a bank. I'm also a part time Hitman so I think i'll have enough.

but to be real. I'm saving up right now...but these days..gas takes up all my money...stupid government.

[el bobo]

How long did it take you?
About 2 hours, my parents left my friends and I at the mall for 6 hours!

How many people told you to Fuck Off! lol
Probably 15 a lot of gothic people were really nice though.