Buy non-slim 250 gb hard drive or Buy Xbox Slim?

[SPARDA3g]

I'm not sure if this is the right place to discuss, but help will be appreciated.

I'm thinking of buying a new hard drive for space. I only have 20 gb and I'm barely struggling, so yeah, I need more space. That said I have a Xbox 360 Arcade System (old model with HDMI). However, maybe it would be "smart" to buy a new Xbox Slim with 250 gb. I mean in the long run, it has wifi, new design, Kinect ready (yes I have a Kinect), and of course, a new hard drive design. So, should I buy a hard drive for old Xbox, which I found it for less, or just get a new slim one?

 

[pulsar0510]

Short answer: buy the new one.

 

[ROB64]

^That.
The slim is so much cooler and more quiet (my launch 360 sounds like it's trying to take off when it reads a disc. :lol: )
It would be safer in the long run, since there's a slight chance that your old one could red ring, even though it is a newer HDMI model.
If you can find the hard drive for the original for cheap though, and money is tight, that would be the more economical choice (obviously).

 

[SlammedNiss]

You can buy cheap HDD's from DealExtreme, but I've heard both good and bad stories about them lasting very long. But you can pick up a 120GB for under $50.

 

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

There's a kit with a 60gb HDD on clearance at Target if you're looking for a bit more room. Prices and availability will be YMMV on it though.