Xbox 360 buyers: Are you going to buy a new one when the HD-DVD version comes out?

InfiniteNothing · 10-21-2005, 01:34 PM

I wanted to take a quick poll on if the XBox 360 owners would be buying a new Xbox360 once HD-DVD was offered on them. If not, what are you going to do about the HD-DVD formatted games?

gear02 · 10-21-2005, 01:37 PM

since i have no money right now, I'm going to wait for a while before I get the Xbox 360.

Also, unless you really, really want it now or want one of those launch titles, I suggest you wait a little too. People are going to gouge you with high prices or stupid bundles for the next couple of months after launch. Also, you might want to wait until such issues are ironed out.

MikeD · 10-21-2005, 01:39 PM

That's an easy one...

Yes.

cheapie · 10-21-2005, 02:29 PM

what's the timing on it? how much longer would it be?

Cubsfan · 10-21-2005, 02:31 PM

Microsoft didn't think ahead and make it user-replaceable? Going to be burned if BluRay wins (which it looks like it will)

Thesifer · 10-21-2005, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cubsfan

Microsoft didn't think ahead and make it user-replaceable? Going to be burned if BluRay wins (which it looks like it will)

I dont believe Blu-Ray or HD-DVD will win in the long run. We will move away from the standard altogether in my opinion at some point in the near future.
Just read the article about them not being on the 360. That kind of sucks for microsoft really.

Cubsfan · 10-21-2005, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thesifer

That kind of sucks for microsoft really.

Seriously though, with the brewing format wars (whether it's one of these two or something else), I would have thought that they would have made it replaceable. Sort of like the HD port on the PS2. Basically, whenever it's settled, you could buy a new drive from Microsoft so you could have the latest dvd format.

InfiniteNothing · 10-21-2005, 06:23 PM

And miss out on the chance for planned obsolescence?

eSDee · 10-21-2005, 07:11 PM

I want to buy one right away (I skipped the xbox and promised I would get the next gen) but now I'm worried about it. I don't want my system to be obsolete for at least a year or two. Not sure what to do.

Grubbie · 10-21-2005, 09:32 PM

I doubt the 360 without a HD-DVD will be obsolete in a year or two.

Sirrich3 · 10-21-2005, 11:23 PM

Hmmm, most likely!

Mommypooh · 10-23-2005, 11:00 PM

My brother is getting which ever one is avalible at Christmas this year. My mom and Grandma are buying it for him and I will be buying him a game. Do you think there will be used games by that point or am I going to have to buy him a brand new game. HMMMMMMMMMM.... Have to think about that one for a little bit..

eSDee · 10-25-2005, 01:34 AM

You *might* be able to get a used game by Christmas but I bet it won't be any less that $40. I read that the minimum price for an Xbox 360 game is going to be 60 bucks! Still, there are those people who finish games the day they buy it, and so you might be able to get a used one cheaper. When the time comes and you are ready to purchase, post again and let us know what you are looking for. I am sure that someone can find a deal for you.

View Poll Results: Will you buy both versions of the Xbox
No, I'm waiting for the HD-DVD version to come out	3	23.08%
No, I'm not buying either version	7	53.85%
Yes	1	7.69%
No, I'm just buying the DVD version	2	15.38%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

10-21-2005, 01:34 PM	#1
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	Xbox 360 buyers: Are you going to buy a new one when the HD-DVD version comes out? I wanted to take a quick poll on if the XBox 360 owners would be buying a new Xbox360 once HD-DVD was offered on them. If not, what are you going to do about the HD-DVD formatted games? __________________ As for our common defense, we reject as false the choice between our safety and our ideals.

10-21-2005, 01:39 PM	#3
MikeD President, Cowboys Nation Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In the 'burbs, west of D.C. Posts: 5,139	That's an easy one... Yes. __________________

10-21-2005, 02:29 PM	#4
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	what's the timing on it? how much longer would it be? __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

10-21-2005, 07:11 PM	#9
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	I want to buy one right away (I skipped the xbox and promised I would get the next gen) but now I'm worried about it. I don't want my system to be obsolete for at least a year or two. Not sure what to do. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 days ~ Willie Nelson 3 days I dread to see arrive 3 days I hate to be alive 3 days filled with tears and sorrow yesterday today and tomorrow

10-21-2005, 01:37 PM	#2
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	since i have no money right now, I'm going to wait for a while before I get the Xbox 360. Also, unless you really, really want it now or want one of those launch titles, I suggest you wait a little too. People are going to gouge you with high prices or stupid bundles for the next couple of months after launch. Also, you might want to wait until such issues are ironed out.

10-21-2005, 02:31 PM	#5
Cubsfan Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,743	Microsoft didn't think ahead and make it user-replaceable? Going to be burned if BluRay wins (which it looks like it will)

10-21-2005, 06:23 PM	#8
InfiniteNothing Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 10,086	And miss out on the chance for planned obsolescence?

10-21-2005, 09:32 PM	#10
Grubbie Captain Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Redmond Posts: 1,596	I doubt the 360 without a HD-DVD will be obsolete in a year or two.

10-21-2005, 11:23 PM	#11
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	Hmmm, most likely! __________________

10-23-2005, 11:00 PM	#12
Mommypooh Commander Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,425	My brother is getting which ever one is avalible at Christmas this year. My mom and Grandma are buying it for him and I will be buying him a game. Do you think there will be used games by that point or am I going to have to buy him a brand new game. HMMMMMMMMMM.... Have to think about that one for a little bit.. __________________ Married to my High School sweetheart and Best Friend BigJon Mommy to Gabby (03/03), Cameron (01/05), and Magnus (09/07)

10-25-2005, 01:34 AM	#13
eSDee Old Skooler Numba 1 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Diego Posts: 10,063	You might be able to get a used game by Christmas but I bet it won't be any less that $40. I read that the minimum price for an Xbox 360 game is going to be 60 bucks! Still, there are those people who finish games the day they buy it, and so you might be able to get a used one cheaper. When the time comes and you are ready to purchase, post again and let us know what you are looking for. I am sure that someone can find a deal for you.

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