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    Any Xbox 360 Hard Drive Deals?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by arberb, Mar 13, 2010.

  1. arberb

    arberb Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any cheap Xbox 360 Hard Drive Deals at stores which I can buy in/around orlando, florida?
     
    arberb, Mar 13, 2010
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  2. Cin'

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    You could try a place like Walmart; Gamestop; CompUsa

    Looks like the "refurb" ones cost around $42 :) New is going to cost you a bit more.

    CompUsa

    CompUsa is located right in Orlando, I'm sure the other stores are also. You may also want to check Craigslist.


    Cin...
     
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  3. NiteWalker

    NiteWalker Notebook Evangelist

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    Microsoft really dropped the ball making the HD on the 360 proprietary. It's one of the main reasons I won't get one along with the rrod. My PS3 has 500gb and it costed me $85...

    But yeah, check refurbs and don't forget bing cash back!
     
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  4. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    Not so !

    The 360 drive is a 5400 rpm notebook drive. There are plenty of tutorials on the net on how to change out a 20GB drive and replace it with a 60/120/250GB. I do agree that this is one advantage the PS3 has over the 360.
     
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  5. arberb

    arberb Notebook Consultant

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    i live in canada just in orlando for break so I was like Ill probably get a better deal than the 120$ 60gb hd u buy in canada :S I think ill buy the 20gb hd cause I know where compusa is located in
     
    arberb, Mar 13, 2010
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    :) Who knows..maybe they will have special pricing that day you are shopping in store!

    Good luck to you & enjoy your Break! :cool:

    Cin...
     
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  7. NiteWalker

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    Oh that's interesting to know. Does it void the console's warranty/blacklist you live? I know doing this on the original xbox would get you banned.

    In that case, to the OP I'd try to find an empty 360 HD enclosure and throw a 500gb scorpio blue in there. :cool:
     
    NiteWalker, Mar 13, 2010
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  8. Tehkun

    Tehkun Notebook Evangelist

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    I bought a used 20G from amazon for 30. I bought the 150% rcade console from dell so over all after tax and HD i spent 200 and im not a big downloadable content person.
     
    Tehkun, Mar 15, 2010
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  9. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I upgraded my 360 20gb hdd myself to an 120gb ex laptop hdd i bought on ebay for £22 , I am only a live silver member, though i have not heard of anybody being banned yet for diy upgrading their hdd, YET!
     
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  10. GTRagnarok

    GTRagnarok Notebook Evangelist

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    The RROD is a thing of the past unless you plan to buy a really old, used Xbox 360.
     
    GTRagnarok, Mar 15, 2010
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