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[SmokiestGrunl]

Ok if you have read my last topic you will know what is happening.

MS said they would fix the red ring for free but I have to pay to fix the problem that is causeing it to freeze, which is like $178 (not even sure if the American phone operator told me the cost in AUD, so it could have been about $300), so I decided to just buy an arcade for like $220.

The thing is I have never had an acrade and I don't know what comes with it.

So I would like to know the pros and the cons of the arcade compared to the pro console.

I already have all the accessories I need, so I don't care about that fact.

I heard that when the arcade first came out it doesn't have backwards compatability, is that still the fact?

Can I still pay all my xbox live games on it and go on line like I normally would?

Anything else I should know?

[Dark Slipstream]

It's basically the same as a Pro, only it doesn't come with the Hard Drive.

If you compare the Price of the Arcade to the Pro, it's a 100$ US difference (A Hard Drive cost).


I'm not sure about the backwards compatibility thing, but yes you can still play all your games. For arcade games, as long as the account you use re-downloads the arcades, you can play them Full Version.

If you need any more info, just ask.


PS: You can buy the Arcade bundle for a price smaller than a 60GB HDD, it comes with a 20GB HDD (or 60GB), 3 month, headset and something else!

[Korupt Data]

I think the only other difference is the disk tray's covering its white instead of chrome. (i highly doubt you care about this) also the new arcade systems come with internal memory as i previously stated in the other topic.

[iBotPeaches]

The arcade console also comes with 4 arcade games.

Otherwise it just has a new chipset and I don't think it uses X clamp. It just over all will last longer.

[SmokiestGrunl]

I'm getting my arcade tomorrow.

It has all the stuff that normally comes with arcade, except it also comes with GH3, which I already have.

Costing me $300 AUD which is $204.48 USD.

[Decatur]

I'm getting my arcade tomorrow.

It has all the stuff that normally comes with arcade, except it also comes with GH3, which I already have.

Costing me $300 AUD which is $204.48 USD.

Can I haz your GT?

I add you.

[SmokiestGrunl]

GT = Aussie G

I should have room tell me if I don't.

[Decatur]

GT = Aussie G

I should have room tell me if I don't.

Allright, Ill be going to meh xbox in about an hour or so.

Dunno if thats later in australia or earlier, not being offensive, I honestly dont know.

[SmokiestGrunl]

Allright, Ill be going to meh xbox in about an hour or so.

Dunno if thats later in australia or earlier, not being offensive, I honestly dont know.

If your going to your 360 in one hour it would be nearly 12PM 24th Wensday here, meaning it would be about 8-10PM 23rd Tuesday where you are.

[Decatur]

Okay, happy christmas eve.

I be getting on after finishing The Bourne Ultimatum, about an hour 30-60 minutes left.

What do you play?

[SmokiestGrunl]

Okay, happy christmas eve.

I be getting on after finishing The Bourne Ultimatum, about an hour 30-60 minutes left.

What do you play?

These are the games I own.

Most played lately:

• Guitar Hero III
• Guitar Hero IV

Also play:

• Gears of War 2
• The Orange Box
• Call of Duty 4

Rarely Play:

• GTA IV
• Crackdown
• Call of Duty 2
• FC Instincts Predator

Never play:

• Halo 3
• BF: Bad Company
• Brothers in Arms: HH
• Oblivion
• Pimp My Ride
• Battlefield 2: MC
• G.R.A.W.

My brother also plays on my account, so if you get a little winny kid, then its him.

Edited by SmokiestGrunl, 23 December 2008 - 07:34 PM.

[Decatur]

Pending request, lemme dig out my GH3

Havent played in months.

[Mcmodder♥]

why is every thing in the US really expensive? like here a arcade is only 130 pounds which is like 260 in US so yh ebay i think

[SmokiestGrunl]

why is every thing in the US really expensive? like here a arcade is only 130 pounds which is like 260 in US so yh ebay i think

1. I live in Australia
2. Its currency rates and crap like that.

[Dark Slipstream]

In Canada you get everything for free. It's great here.

But seriously, the US is expensive. Right now I'm getting along nicely with that 1-1 exchange rate of cash, works great when buying expensive items in CAN currency lmao...

[nexuscore]

just get one and buy a 20$ hdd for it