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5 Reasons Why That Second Hand Xbox 360 Console Might Be So Cheap

Heard of someone selling their console really cheap? You're interested but you're thinking - what's the catch? Well, unfortunately there usually is a catch. Find out what the top five reasons are for selling an xbox and what you sould be testing for before you buy.

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Simonkey755064d ago

With the issues inherent in stuffing components generating PC levels of heat into console sized boxes, it just isn't worth taking a chance on a used 360 or PS3, esp. when you take into consideration online issues as well.

Hanif-8765064d ago

OMG this article is so true!

PoSTedUP5064d ago (Edited 5064d ago )

i bought my 360 with a 20gb for $85 on craigslist, worked perfectly, the dude bought the Elite and only needed money for FF13. i sold it for $140 hehe i already have a ps3 and all i really need is SOCOM, MGS4, granTurismo. all the other games are extras and sony has been excellent this gen so im good with gaming.

i am thinking about buying a wii and 360 eventually though, gears3 and mariogalazy2 are going to be awesome and i cant miss those games.

bobdog6265064d ago (Edited 5064d ago )

And im a Electronic Sale Rep .Just not Smart 2 do so PS3 or 360.Jus buy it New and get the Ext Warrenty 4 29.99 for 2 yrs .You will thank yourself later.

MNicholas5064d ago

a brand new 360 is more likely to fail than a used PS3 or Wii.

Inside_out5064d ago (Edited 5064d ago )

This is a case of buyer beware...Who would buy a used 360 when new ones are so cheap...The first 2 years were bad...They made changes starting with the arcade models...NOBODY sells a machine that works well...Gamestop/ebgames had 2 piles of used PS3's and 360's near my work...priced $20-30 less than new...not a good deal...lol...

Those claiming PS3's don't have issues are lying...Nowhere near early 360's but they have had problems...buy new with a warranty you won't have a problem...trust me...Avoid used electronics at all costs...PSP, DS, Wii's, LCD's, Plasmas, computers, lap tops...etc...

Edit...What soad said...forgot that one...M$ BANNED some 900,000 360's when MW2 launched...Great catch Soad...

SOAD5064d ago

The biggest risk is buying a used 360 that was banned for modding.

I'll gladly buy an RROD 360 for maybe 80 bucks because I can fix it myself for 5 bucks.

But a banned 360 is not worth it because anything worth having a 360 for has online features. Including Alan Wake for its DLC.

dizzleK5064d ago

i had a used ps3 that lasted me for over 3 years.

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HolyOrangeCows5064d ago (Edited 5064d ago )

1) It's Red Ringed
2) Busted or Sticky-beyond-reason Drive
3) Older model that scratches discs even on a perfectly level surface
4) Power brick issues
5) The controller that comes with it has a loose battery pack that makes the controller turn off every other second.

5 issues that I've had with mine.
"1.Console is Banned From Xbox Live" is definitely one to look out for, too.

thief5064d ago

Mine is 3. Bought 360 second hand, scratched 2 discs (Mass Effect and Splinter Cell) in 1 month.
I think its probably safer to buy a PS3 second hand, the defect rates and problems on used PS3s would be lower than new 360s.

bobdog6265064d ago

A lot of PS3 come back too.Mostly Disk Errors from playing to many movies on it.No one is safe but the Wii .Can't play movies on that and it will last longer than PS3 or 360 combinded

Tony-A5064d ago

Ask them to show you the CARFAX.

I bought an Xbox from a friend for very cheap and he failed to told me it was modded, so I got kicked off of Live. Needless to say, I was glad I bought it for so cheap. I was able to sell it to someone who wanted a modded Xbox.

Sunny_D5064d ago

LOL! It should be the CONFAX. You know? CONsole= CONFAX?

Although, people might be a little worried since they might believe they are getting conned. HAHA

jdktech20105064d ago

Never buy a used console ever.....and always buy a warranty even for Sony's stuff.

It's just the way the console market works

The_Zeitgeist5064d ago

My PS3 fat died so I bought a slim through Amazon and I got a 3 year extended warranty for 30 bucks. So basically PS3 for 330 with 4 years of coverage. Amazon is the only way to go.

logikil5064d ago

Infamous killed mine, but had BB replacement plan so i traded it in for a slim when they came out. Much better console by far.

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Report suggests the UK is a console nation

Bit-Tech: Perhaps the biggest surprise was that the tide of console gamers is a cultural phenomenon which does not appear to cross every border. According to NPD's research, while the UK has the highest incidence of console usage out of all the markets analysed Germany boasts the biggest number of PC gamers.

France, meanwhile, is clinging on to dedicated hand-held consoles like the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PlayStation Portable at a time when NPD's analysis shows that gamers in most other nations have ditched theirs in favour of getting their portable gaming fixes on smartphones and tablets.

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Knight_Cid4446d ago (Edited 4446d ago )

"when NPD's analysis shows that gamers in most other nations have ditched theirs in favour of getting their portable gaming fixes on smartphones and tablets."

you mean like japan, europe or the US where the 3ds is breaking records?

People are ditching the 3DS so fast in the US, 3ds sales have doubled over ds first year sales and the year isnt even over.

No source, no truth

who approved this garbage?

Knight_Cid4446d ago

you shouldnt be proud to approve slander

ATi_Elite4446d ago

but 250 million global online PC Gamers say other wise.

Everyone with a Gaming PC can play Wii Games so does that mean the world is a Wii Nation?

I think people just enjoy Games and it really doesn't matter the platform.

Console Nation, PC Universe, iPhone Realm, doesn't matter just enjoy your Games.

StayStatic4446d ago (Edited 4446d ago )

Considering most PC Gamers will own 1 or more consoles , declaring the UK as a "console nation" is complete and utter bollox.

kevnb4446d ago (Edited 4446d ago )

owning a console and playing the occasional game once in a blue moon doesnt make you a console gamer. Just like owning a pc and maybe playing some random flash game doesnt make you a pc gamer. Alot of pc gamers bought ps3s, its a blu-ray player and media hub that plays games.

guitar_nerd_234446d ago

I'm from the UK and game on nearly every platform I can think of.

But yes in general I'm more thumbs than fingers when It comes to my games.

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Paul Christoforo to Write a Book Based on the Ocean Marketing Debacle

Remember in December of last year when Paul Christoforo became the pariah of the internet? Ocean Marketing was at the center of a scandal that took the internet by storm after Christoforo exchanged rude, angry emails with a customer of Avenge Controllers, for whom Christoforo was providing customer service. I recently had the chance to speak with Paul about the whole ordeal and what his life has been like since.

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Star Wars Kinect: Droid Themed Xbox 360 Limited Edition Console….I’m VERY Excited!

With the upcoming release of the Star Wars Themed Console, GameExchangeShop.com takes a look at reasons to get excited for the game and looks of the console.

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LX-General-Kaos4460d ago

That is a very nice looking xbox 360.

gamingdroid4460d ago

That does look sick and the sound is even more awesome. Too bad the darn Xbox 360 is so expensive still.

LX-General-Kaos4459d ago

When the Wii U drops the xbox prices will take a serious nose dive. Hopefully they still have that particular one floating around retail.