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Anonymous asked in Games & RecreationVideo & Online Games · 1 decade ago

xbox 360 or elite xbox 360 ?

ok see i want a xbox for christmas and i think my dad was going to buy me one but i'm not shure what kind to get i have a wii ps2 and a game cube and a ds but i wanted to play halo 1,2 or 3 i dont really care which halo but it's black friday tomorrow and i wanted him to get it for me then and besids it would be on sale so i know the regular xbob 360 is gonna be on sail for like 349.99 i was thinking of the ps3 but u can't play halo do i disided to not get that one so the elite was not on sale but i want to know what the difference is well i know the elite has a 120 gb hard drive and a HDMI what is a HDMI and what do u need it for because i have a HD TV do i need that and can i buy that and add it to just the xbox 360 i think i should get the elite but their really like a lot of money any adive thanks

Update:

do i need the HDMI cable for my HD TV or not???

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Introducing Xbox 360 Elite

    Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Elite

    Xbox 360™ Elite is the newest addition to the Xbox family that includes a huge 120GB hard drive (the largest available for any gaming console), a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable, and a premium black finish. The Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE® headset.

    Components and Features

    Elite Console

    Xbox 360 Elite is equipped with a premium black finish and HDMI cable, and like all Xbox 360 systems, comes with three powerful core processors, full surround sound, and DVD playback with upscaling capabilities right out of the box.

    120GB Hard Drive

    The huge 120GB detachable hard drive is the largest available on any console. It lets you save your games and store television shows, movies, music, pictures, trailers, extra game levels, demos, and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Also sold separately in gray.

    Black Wireless Controller

    The sleek black finish of this high-performance wireless controller matches the style of the Elite Console. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of 30 hours on two AA batteries. Also sold separately.

    Other Components Sold Separately

    Black Rechargable Battery Pack

    Now available in black, Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Packs let you juice up additional wireless controllers with the Play and Charge Kit you already own. Match the style of Xbox 360 Elite with the black Rechargeable Battery Pack. (Sold Separately)

    Black Play & Charge Kit

    Now available in black, the Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit comes complete with a charging cable and rechargeable battery pack. It’s all you need to juice up your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. (Sold Separately)

    Introducing Xbox 360

    Contents Xbox 360

    Arcade Xbox 360

    Xbox 360

    Elite

    Xbox 360 Console

    BLACK

    Wireless Controller

    BLACK

    Storage

    Headset SOLD

    SEPARATELY

    BLACK

    Network Cable SOLD

    SEPARATELY

    AV Cable

    STANDARD

    STANDARD/HD

    STANDARD/HD

    HDMI Digital AV Cable SOLD

    SEPARATELY SOLD

    SEPARATELY

    Xbox LIVE SILVER

    MEMBERSHIP SILVER

    MEMBERSHIP SILVER

    MEMBERSHIP

    Game Compatibility ALL XBOX 360

    GAMES ALL XBOX 360

    GAMES +

    OVER 300 XBOX

    GAMES ALL XBOX 360

    GAMES +

    OVER 300 XBOX

    GAMES

  • 1 decade ago

    To keep it short go for the Xbox pro big enough hard drive can be expanded but you can just put music on with a usb or even an Ipod

    So far the only difference between Ps3 and xbox is Halo and orange box (only Xbox) which are first person shooters

    The Hdmi Cable is not needed! the xbox comes with a HDTV input already you will get a little better quallity with the cable but you dont need it Go for the pro cheaper, Hdmi ready if you want to but there is no need

    Source(s): http://exboxthree60.blogspot.com/ look here for all your 360 answers
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Get the Xbox 360 premium- It should come in a bundle by black Friday with 2 free games. All the elite has more is 120gb hard drive which you probably wont need, and an hdmi cable which you also don't need (but can buy from store if you want, and if you don't know what hdmi is you don't need it).

    Don't waste your money, get the premium

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    There is no difference between the Elite and Arcade versions of the Xbox 360 except for the color. So it would be cheaper to just buy the 120GB hard drive and stick that on there. Unless you WANT the black console, then go for it but thats a lot of money.

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  • 1 decade ago

    well first of all the console are not on sale this black friday, but depends on where you go you will eather get guitar hero 2 or 60 gift card which is like getting a free game

    diffrent console info here

    http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/compare101.htm?...

    get black friday deal info here

    http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/11/20/best-of-xb...

    hdmi info here

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI

    and no you dont need hdmi to get hd picture but it is best way to maximize your quality especially if your tv can run 1080p

    all three of the console have hdmi out put now, but elite is the only one that comes with the cables.

    Component video cables come with the pro and elite as well and that is what I run to my tv and works great for 720p

    Elite is really nice and all but if you cant dish out the 100 dollars then go with the pro, just remeber if down the road if you want to upgrade to 120gb harddrive it will cost you 180 dollars. unless the price drops down. plus the extra charge and play kit and all...

    good luck with your option any case you will get somethign fun and awsome

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    So many run on sentences wow....but anyway to answer your question well, Id say go with the Premium instead of the elite. You don't really need all that harddrive unless you plan on downloading movies,shows etc. Also The Premium has HDMI now and yea it will look great with your HD TV

  • sarin
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    I say get the elite, you will need a HDMI cable which costs around 40 -60 bucks. There is a huge differnce (picture and sound wise) once the HDMI cable is hooked up as opposed to the crappy AV cables it comes with.

  • 1 decade ago

    Dont get the Elite.

    Get the Xbox 360.

    The Elite is a complete ripoff. Trust me. everyone I know feel smart they didnt buy that.

    YOUR NOT GOING TO USE 120 GB's DUDE.

    Save 100 bucks. Get the other one.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well it all depends on, if you have a money limit or not, if you do then get the xbox 360 premium but if you don't get the xbox 360 elite its worth paying 100.00 to 200.00 dollars more and there's more add ons then you wrote in the question then you think, my cozen has it its worth your time and money, im getting it and iv played it iv seen all the features truly it worth paying for it.

    Source(s): Myself
  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

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