Buying a second hand xbox 360

Hussman · 30 Jan 2007 at 21:56

Hi,

I am thinking about buying a second hand xbox 360.

My question is can I create a new user account (or whatever they are called) on Xbox live, or do I need to use the account that the original owner set up?

Many thanks

Stellios · 30 Jan 2007 at 22:10

Make your own. My boss at work bought a second hand one.

wedgie · 30 Jan 2007 at 22:12

You can create your own, I would be more worried about how much was left on the warranty tbh.

Hussman · 31 Jan 2007 at 20:58

Thanks Guys

roboffer · 31 Jan 2007 at 20:59

wedgie22 said:
You can create your own, I would be more worried about how much was left on the warranty tbh.

Agreed, find out when it was manufactured and purchased.

GarethDW · 1 Feb 2007 at 00:59

roboffer said:
wedgie22 said:

You can create your own, I would be more worried about how much was left on the warranty tbh.

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Agreed, find out when it was manufactured and purchased.

Seconded... and does it come with the receipt for proof of purchase, in case you need it.

Guest · 1 Feb 2007 at 12:29

I would avoid buying a second hand one, most of the people on my friends list have had to replace theres. The newer 360s seem a lot better put together. I think it is worth paying a bit extra for piece of mind.

VIRII · 1 Feb 2007 at 13:31

Guest said:
I would avoid buying a second hand one, most of the people on my friends list have had to replace theres. The newer 360s seem a lot better put together. I think it is worth paying a bit extra for piece of mind.

I have to agree. I want a second 360 for upstairs but even though the econd hand ones are cheap I am dubious about getting one.
However ........ SOME retailers in the high street of second hand games and consoles DO give you a 12 month warranty on them. But you only save £30 on the RRP of a new one that way.

Hussman · 2 Feb 2007 at 22:19

More good advice.

New one it is then (in a few weeks) hopefully!

Hussman

VIRII · 3 Feb 2007 at 13:03

Just found them in the highstreet for £249.99 brand new which is as cheap as the second hand ones. The secondhand stuff always seems so overpriced.

Steve09 · 3 Feb 2007 at 16:03

VIRII said:
Just found them in the highstreet for £249.99 brand new which is as cheap as the second hand ones. The secondhand stuff always seems so overpriced.

Virii, I have sent an e-mail to your trust e-mail address.
Could you reply for me

Thanks.