Elite or Pro?

col200 · May 22, 2008, 10:31 AM

Hey Ragers,
I'm a PC gamer who has (and loves) his Wii. My PC is a love hate relationship and is leaning more towards hate these days.

I can run GoW and most games pretty well, but that won't be the case in a few months down the line. I'm considering a Xbox360 for my gaming fix. I was kinda shocked at the sticker price of the Elite and was wondering if it's worth it. What do you guys think? Is the 120G HD necessary? Does the Pro give out the same resolution display (Is says HDMI so I'm guessing it does)? I'd much rather save $100 (to spend on games) if I can. Any thoughts would be helpful.
thanks

Oui · May 22, 2008, 10:58 AM

I've got a pro and never had storage issues. This is because mostly all the games worth playing are all on a DVD and can't be downloaded. Elite is a waste of money for people without specifically high storage requirements.

col200 · May 22, 2008, 12:05 PM

Does it have the same A/V connections/output as the Elite?

chew · May 22, 2008, 03:23 PM

Yup, both have hdmi.

I'd only buy the elite if you plan on downloading the xbox origials... not sure why anyone would though.

col200 · May 22, 2008, 03:34 PM

Thanks dudes! Looks like I'm about to be an owner of a 360Pro.
NHL 08, just in time for the cup!!

Qb2k5 · May 22, 2008, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by col200

Thanks dudes! Looks like I'm about to be an owner of a 360Pro.
NHL 08, just in time for the cup!!

The only difference between is just a bigger HD and black color finish. If you are a media-o-holic and download alot of movies, XBL games, extra game content and XB originals, id go with the elite. If not then stick with the pro.

Hannibal Lecter · May 22, 2008, 04:25 PM

The elite also comes with an audio dongle that the pro does not. The dongle by itself is $50. It can been seen here... http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/i..._360_elite.htm

It all depends on your needs.

sMashPiranha · May 22, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chew

Yup, both have hdmi.

I'd only buy the elite if you plan on downloading the xbox origials... not sure why anyone would though.

How about people like me that never had an Xbox

I bought the elite because I like wasting money, but you can get the cheaper one and add a 120GB if you need it and save some $$

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannibal Lecter

The elite also comes with an audio dongle that the pro does not. The dongle by itself is $50. It can been seen here... http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/i..._360_elite.htm

It all depends on your needs.

Hm... well now that you've pointed that out it's probably a good thing I went with the Elite, I don't think I've even seen those adaptors for sale here.

col200 · May 22, 2008, 09:52 PM

$50 for that dongle? Or you could do this.

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col200 Radeon HD 7970 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 926	Elite or Pro? Hey Ragers, I'm a PC gamer who has (and loves) his Wii. My PC is a love hate relationship and is leaning more towards hate these days. I can run GoW and most games pretty well, but that won't be the case in a few months down the line. I'm considering a Xbox360 for my gaming fix. I was kinda shocked at the sticker price of the Elite and was wondering if it's worth it. What do you guys think? Is the 120G HD necessary? Does the Pro give out the same resolution display (Is says HDMI so I'm guessing it does)? I'd much rather save $100 (to spend on games) if I can. Any thoughts would be helpful. thanks

May 22, 2008, 10:58 AM	#2
Oui Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,651	I've got a pro and never had storage issues. This is because mostly all the games worth playing are all on a DVD and can't be downloaded. Elite is a waste of money for people without specifically high storage requirements. __________________ "The raindrop never feels responsible for the flood."

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May 22, 2008, 04:25 PM	#7
Hannibal Lecter Rage3D Veteran Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Muskegon Michigan Posts: 1,405	The elite also comes with an audio dongle that the pro does not. The dongle by itself is $50. It can been seen here... http://www.llamma.com/xbox360/news/i..._360_elite.htm It all depends on your needs. __________________ Trade your games

May 22, 2008, 12:05 PM	#3
col200 Radeon HD 7970 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 926	Does it have the same A/V connections/output as the Elite?

May 22, 2008, 03:23 PM	#4
chew no Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4,901	Yup, both have hdmi. I'd only buy the elite if you plan on downloading the xbox origials... not sure why anyone would though.

May 22, 2008, 03:34 PM	#5
col200 Radeon HD 7970 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 926	Thanks dudes! Looks like I'm about to be an owner of a 360Pro. NHL 08, just in time for the cup!!

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May 22, 2008, 09:52 PM	#9
col200 Radeon HD 7970 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 926	$50 for that dongle? Or you could do this.

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