Just bought a US 360!

beckster · 27 Jan 2007 at 11:28

Just bought a US NTSC premium system with gears of war for £170. Good price for an ntsc system or should I have gone for a pal version? Doesn't seem to be too many downsides apart from having to import games (but they are cheaper!).

Arsey · 27 Jan 2007 at 11:29

If/when it breaks how are you going to get the warrenty sorted? Do you have to ship it back to America or don't you know?

Andy298 · 27 Jan 2007 at 11:30

How does warranty work with that then?

Edit: Arsey beat me to it

beckster · 27 Jan 2007 at 11:32

I am good with a soldering iron so will try fix it myself. Failing that I have friends in the states that I can send it to but yes it would be a hassle

Andy298 · 27 Jan 2007 at 11:34

beckster said:
I am good with a soldering iron so will try fix it myself. Failing that I have friends in the states that I can send it to but yes it would be a hassle

Yeh I'd just send it back if it dies. Don't be tampering with it before you send it back or warranty is void.

Livestrong · 27 Jan 2007 at 12:11

will the machine be ok using Live here in the UK

beckster · 27 Jan 2007 at 12:30

Yep! Just about to order a load of new releases for £22 a pop.

jklc · 27 Jan 2007 at 12:50

Good deal there. Apart from warranty issues, you'll need a hefty 300w+ stepdown or a UK power supply. Live is the same worldwide. You'll have no problems with purchasing points or playing online with PAL gamers. I'm getting along fine on a Japanese system. Imports can be cheaper but you can pick up region free releases of PAL games too which is nice if you spot a bargain in the shops.

beckster · 27 Jan 2007 at 13:21

Already comes with a UK 360 power brick

-|ScottFree|- · 27 Jan 2007 at 13:34

Prey nothing goes wrong, I dont know anyone yet that has had a 360 for more than a year without it failing. I have just bought a new one ( sold my old one, not getting used) Im hoping they have improved a few things.

You may be able to get cheap games, but that wont help you if you dont have a rig to play them on, anyway, all the best with it and enjoy!!!

Ripper · 27 Jan 2007 at 15:35

-|ScottFree|- said:
Prey nothing goes wrong, I dont know anyone yet that has had a 360 for more than a year without it failing.

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neocon · 27 Jan 2007 at 16:13

i'd buy a book form the us, or a dvd, but nothing expensive and complicated.

Memphis · 27 Jan 2007 at 16:43

-|ScottFree|- said:
Prey nothing goes wrong, I dont know anyone yet that has had a 360 for more than a year without it failing.

Launch day machine still going strong here.

These people who have managed to get through 4 or more machines, makes me wonder what they are doing with them.

Kreeeee · 27 Jan 2007 at 17:03

Memphis said:
Launch day machine still going strong here.

These people who have managed to get through 4 or more machines, makes me wonder what they are doing with them.

Getting refurbs.

Robert · 27 Jan 2007 at 17:46

beckster said:
I am good with a soldering iron so will try fix it myself. Failing that I have friends in the states that I can send it to but yes it would be a hassle

Being good won't with a soldering iron won't really get you far to be honest. The fault maybe on the micro scale, in which case you're fooked.