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Title: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 09:23:47 AM
I'm happy to see you've embraced your inner fanboy.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: DownSouth on December 12, 2005, 09:25:32 AM
You'll shoot your eye out.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 10:16:57 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 09:23:47 AM
I'm happy to see you've embraced your inner fanboy.

If by saying 'embracing your inner fanboy' you mean 'embracing the fact that I have no life', you are spot on!

Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: eo000 on December 12, 2005, 10:20:30 AM
buy or rent a bunch of games and post reviews. better you test them than i buy a crappy game.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 10:29:02 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 10:16:57 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 09:23:47 AM
I'm happy to see you've embraced your inner fanboy.

If by saying 'embracing your inner fanboy' you mean 'embracing the fact that I have no life', you are spot on!


You know, probably the only difference between you and me in this regard is the fact that I have a wife that prevents me from doing what you did.  For some reason she thinks that the money was better spent on new appliances.  Had it not been for her, I would have posted a resounding "me, too!!1!" in this thread.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 10:53:02 AM
Jason and I played the 360 King Kong game at Target on Saturday.

We sucked.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:30:35 AM
Quote from: eo000 on December 12, 2005, 10:20:30 AM
buy or rent a bunch of games and post reviews. better you test them than i buy a crappy game.

It's going to have to be rentals!  The bundle I got comes with Perfect Dark Zero.  I'll probably buy Project Gotham Racing 3 and rent the rest of them.  I'm still waiting on an email with the shipping and tracking confirmation.  This dude better be legit.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?

Yea, sure.  Bring beer.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?

Yea, sure.  Bring beer.
Smithwicks okay?  It's about the only beer I drink anymore.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?

Yea, sure.  Bring beer.
Smithwicks okay?  It's about the only beer I drink anymore.

I don't know what the hell that is but I'm sure I'd drink it and not complain.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:43:02 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?

Yea, sure.  Bring beer.
Smithwicks okay?  It's about the only beer I drink anymore.

I don't know what the hell that is but I'm sure I'd drink it and not complain.
It's only the best beer KNOWN TO MAN!
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 11:43:44 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:43:02 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?

Yea, sure.  Bring beer.
Smithwicks okay?  It's about the only beer I drink anymore.

I don't know what the hell that is but I'm sure I'd drink it and not complain.
It's only the best beer KNOWN TO MAN!
But you're a woman...
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:46:50 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 11:43:44 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:43:02 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:40:25 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 11:34:27 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 10:36:54 AM
Can I come over and play with you?

Yea, sure.  Bring beer.
Smithwicks okay?  It's about the only beer I drink anymore.

I don't know what the hell that is but I'm sure I'd drink it and not complain.
It's only the best beer KNOWN TO MAN!
But you're a woman...
I'm pretty sure I'm 75% male.  :-\
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 02:09:12 PM
Pre or Post- op?

Just got the tracking information.  Should have the dang thing on Wednesday.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Alice on December 12, 2005, 02:12:40 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
And boobs.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Infobahn on December 12, 2005, 02:27:20 PM
Quote from: Alice on December 12, 2005, 02:12:40 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
And boobs.
Big, beautiful boobs.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
So basically ignom's dating a guy with a vagina.  I wonder how that makes him feel?
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 03:35:55 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
So basically ignom's dating a guy with a vagina.  I wonder how that makes him feel?
Satisfied.  That's really all that matters.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 03:37:53 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 03:35:55 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
So basically ignom's dating a guy with a vagina.  I wonder how that makes him feel?
Satisfied.  That's really all that matters.
haha!
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ignom on December 12, 2005, 08:09:39 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 03:35:55 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
So basically ignom's dating a guy with a vagina.  I wonder how that makes him feel?
Satisfied.  That's really all that matters.

I'm buying you lipstick and a skirt for Christmas.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Infobahn on December 12, 2005, 08:17:29 PM
Quote from: ignom on December 12, 2005, 08:09:39 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 03:35:55 PM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 12, 2005, 03:34:45 PM
Quote from: Jessie on December 12, 2005, 02:10:26 PM
I think that I can speak for alice and myself when I say that our vaginas are the only things that make us girls.
So basically ignom's dating a guy with a vagina. I wonder how that makes him feel?
Satisfied. That's really all that matters.

I'm buying you a push-up bra and a whip for Christmas.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 13, 2005, 05:32:04 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.
It's only farked over if you didn't see it coming.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 13, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.

Considering the fact that many people paid 500.00 in full to pre-order one and they won't receive it until March or April, I'm perfectly cool with dropping an extra 100.00 to get one this week.  I assume this decision qualifies me as the financial dolt of the century.   
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 13, 2005, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 13, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.

Considering the fact that many people paid 500.00 in full to pre-order one and they won't receive it until March or April, I'm perfectly cool with dropping an extra 100.00 to get one this week.  I assume this decision qualifies me as the financial dolt of the century.   
At least you'll be having fun.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Mr. Ubiquity on December 14, 2005, 09:10:56 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 13, 2005, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 13, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.

Considering the fact that many people paid 500.00 in full to pre-order one and they won't receive it until March or April, I'm perfectly cool with dropping an extra 100.00 to get one this week.  I assume this decision qualifies me as the financial dolt of the century.   
At least you'll be having fun.

True, makes sense now.  we always want to have something ahead of time and willing to pay more for it. 
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Bennyhana on December 14, 2005, 09:24:35 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 13, 2005, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 13, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.

Considering the fact that many people paid 500.00 in full to pre-order one and they won't receive it until March or April, I'm perfectly cool with dropping an extra 100.00 to get one this week.  I assume this decision qualifies me as the financial dolt of the century.   
At least you'll be having fun.

Until it crashes because it's the first generation unit that they've rushed to put out without completely removing the bugs.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: Mr. Ubiquity on December 14, 2005, 09:28:25 AM
Quote from: Bennyhana on December 14, 2005, 09:24:35 AM
Quote from: ReBurn on December 13, 2005, 09:00:36 PM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 13, 2005, 08:37:08 PM
Quote from: Mr. Ubiquity on December 13, 2005, 08:50:44 AM
Quote from: snizwilk on December 12, 2005, 01:52:52 AM
The waiting was killing me and I put 100.00 in some guy's pocket.  I got a premium system with an extra game and an extra wireless controller for 600.00 versus 500.00 retail.  I should have it hooked up by week's end.

how is paying 600 dollars for something retail at 500 dollars considered a deal???  to me thats called *fucked over*.  correct me if im wrong.

Considering the fact that many people paid 500.00 in full to pre-order one and they won't receive it until March or April, I'm perfectly cool with dropping an extra 100.00 to get one this week.  I assume this decision qualifies me as the financial dolt of the century.   
At least you'll be having fun.

Until it crashes because it's the first generation unit that they've rushed to put out without completely removing the bugs.
$$$$Micro$$$$$soft$$$$$ does $$$$$$not $$$$$$$do $$$$$$$$that.$$$$$$$$$$$$
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 14, 2005, 12:59:40 PM
The bug reports are overblown.  I know 4 people with 8 of them (1 guy is a developer for the arcade games so they have 3 extra systems + the dev kits) and none of them have had any problems.  Overheating and disc scratches are the main problems reported.

Overheating:  tards are placing the power supply next to the console in cramped poorly ventilated areas.. .or letting it rest on the carpet.

Disc Scratches:  tards are moving the unit from flat to vertical or vice versa while the disc is spinning up.

If anyone is going to get a defective one, it will be me.  It's a law of nature or something.  I guess I'll see how my luck pans out tonight.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 15, 2005, 12:18:50 AM
wowzers.. it's friggen incredible.   I have a headache though.. and deadlines this week so I won't get my full game on until this weekend.  COD2 on the widescreen at 1080i is awesome..
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: eo000 on December 15, 2005, 06:54:37 AM
so jealous.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: ReBurn on December 15, 2005, 08:33:45 AM
When I buy one I'm going to have to buy a HDTV to go with it.  I've been holding out because I haven't found one that I really like.  I think my wife will be ok with the TV, but she's so going to gripe about the Xbox.  She thinks I spend too much on video games anyway.
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 15, 2005, 11:08:35 AM
Quote from: eo000 on December 15, 2005, 06:54:37 AM
so jealous.

did I mention that NBA 2k6 is the greatest basketball game of all time?

Perfect Dark Zero - Jury is still out on this one.

PGR3 - Friggen awesome.

Condemned - FPS where you bash crazed addicts on a rampage with 2x4's, axes, pipes, concrete rebar, etc...  5.1 sound that scares the crap out of you. 
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: eo000 on December 15, 2005, 11:37:28 AM
have you gotten online yet?
Title: Re: I scored a deal on a 360 from ebay...
Post by: snizwilk on December 15, 2005, 11:50:31 AM
Quote from: eo000 on December 15, 2005, 11:37:28 AM
have you gotten online yet?

Yea.  I played some COD2 and PGR3 online last night.  No glitches or problems that I could tell. 
The transition from my existing live account was pretty seemless.  You just enter your MS passport email addy and password and it does it automatically.  The marketplace stuff is pretty cool.  You can download all sorts of game trailers, movie trailers, music videos, etc.  The dashboard is really nice.

I will say that the communicator packaged in the premium system sucks balls.  It's 10 times worse than the original communicator from the 1st xbox.  Cheap cheap manufacturing.  The head band part of it broke from me taking it out of the plastic wrap.