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sTo0z
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 Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 18:42 Post subject: [XBOX360] HDD? |
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This has probably been asked a bunch of times, but I don't know much about 360s so here goes. 
If I purchase a CORE system (the one without the 20GB HDD), can I buy one and slap it in later?
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headshot
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 18:46 Post subject: |
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 18:53 Post subject: |
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lol yah headshot, I only turned into a zombie.
So do you have to buy the "official omg microsoft hdd version" specifically made for the 360 that costs 8x as much or has the scene figured out a way to put any ol' hdds in there?
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 18:58 Post subject: |
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You have to buy the one from MS, btw it's much more expensive to the buy the hd later, better get the premium pack right away.
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headshot
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 19:06 Post subject: |
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| sTo0z wrote: | lol yah headshot, I only turned into a zombie.
So do you have to buy the "official omg microsoft hdd version" specifically made for the 360 that costs 8x as much or has the scene figured out a way to put any ol' hdds in there? |
lol
Even if you could just get any ol'hdd, surely you would need the microsoft enclosure that comes with the original 360 hdd anyway?
May the NFOrce be with you always.
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 19:07 Post subject: |
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What CAN'T you do if you don't have a hdd?
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 19:08 Post subject: |
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| sTo0z wrote: | | What CAN'T you do if you don't have a hdd? |
Play original Xbox1 games I think. Also I think some games like Oblivion take advantage of it for caching and quick loading. And then there are downloads from xbl of course.
May the NFOrce be with you always.
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 19:52 Post subject: |
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Yeah, you can't download any demo's or addons without a HDD! There is loads of media to be had for free if you have a HDD and an internet connection.
Also Headshot is right, it improves load times for alot of the high profile games.
"Techniclly speaking, Beta-Manboi didnt inject Burberry_Massi with Benz, he injected him with liquid that had air bubbles in it, which caused benz." - House M.D
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Last edited by AnimalMother on Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 21:09; edited 1 time in total
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 20:01 Post subject: |
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Well Amazon was having a 1 day special of CORE system for $100, but the page is getting hammered, doesn't look like I'll even get it.
EDIT: lol, sold out before I could even load the page once... how the hell could anyone else load it... 
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 20:15 Post subject: |
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| sTo0z wrote: | Well Amazon was having a 1 day special of CORE system for $100, but the page is getting hammered, doesn't look like I'll even get it.
EDIT: lol, sold out before I could even load the page once... how the hell could anyone else load it... |
/me Turns his ddos script off..
now buy a Wii  |
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sTo0z
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 20:24 Post subject: |
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lmao epsilon
EDIT: btw, I already have a Wii, I sat outside a Target for 12 hours to get one. And yes I love it. 
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Jenni
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 20:30 Post subject: |
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Did you just admit you have a wii one. 
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 21:11 Post subject: |
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 21:15 Post subject: |
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im not sure its even possible to save on a basic core btw.
hows the wii st00z?
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 23:00 Post subject: |
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| Nailbiter wrote: | im not sure its even possible to save on a basic core btw.
hows the wii st00z? |
To save you have to buy a memory unit at least.
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Jenni
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| Posted: Thu, 23rd Nov 2006 23:17 Post subject: |
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I speek enlush to AM!
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Dec 2009 18:31 Post subject: To buy or not to buy |
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I can get my hands on a new 120GB hard drive for €60. The features I'm looking for are reduced load times and no more texture popups in GTA4. Is it worth the money?
Currently I'm using the 256MB memory card that came with my Core system, as I don't have an HDD at all right now. By the way, is the install to HDD option still available on flashed systems? And booting games without discs, is that still impossible?
Thank you
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Dec 2009 18:49 Post subject: |
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So much for Microsoft saying they're not selling the 250GB separately then, eh? Guess I'll pick one of those up in the New Year!
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Dec 2009 19:05 Post subject: |
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Most likely just a spare caddy (they're made dirt cheap) and one of the WD Blue 250GB drives - which often go for around $50.
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Dec 2009 19:40 Post subject: Re: To buy or not to buy |
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Looks very nice, but I ain't got a credit card or other fancy e-money
But what about the HDD in general: is it worth getting?
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| Posted: Tue, 22nd Dec 2009 20:37 Post subject: |
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I install all of my games. It depends, but for most game I find it worth it.
It takes about 7 to 10 minutes to install a game, but for many games loading times are reduced by like 30 seconds (HAWX), so it's reasonable to install it. RE5 also loads amazingly fast from HDD.
I'd say it's worth it, but get a cheap one from DX or so (you really don't have Paypal?!).
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