360 Owners: A general survey
10-04-2007, 07:55 AM
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360 Owners: A general survey
General Questions
Approx date of purchase:
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Accessories owned:
Games purchased (new only):
What factors played into your purchase?
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for repair?
If so, how long was your wait?
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Why?
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360?
Any regrets with the purchase?
Feel free to add any comments. This thread is intended not only get feedback (like the Wii thread from a week ago) ... but also push Rico into finally buying an Elite.
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Approx date of purchase:
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Accessories owned:
Games purchased (new only):
What factors played into your purchase?
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for repair?
If so, how long was your wait?
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Why?
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360?
Any regrets with the purchase?
Feel free to add any comments. This thread is intended not only get feedback (like the Wii thread from a week ago) ... but also push Rico into finally buying an Elite.
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10-04-2007, 08:00 AM
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I've been looking all over for clearance accessories and ... man. I just don't see the charcoal grey box on the shelf. :a:
10-04-2007, 08:03 AM
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Approx date of purchase:
march/07
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Premium
Accessories owned:
HD-DVD, charger thingy for wireless, wireless adapter, full set of controllers.
Games purchased (new only):
RSV, Forza 2, TW07, MOH: Airborne, Halo 3
What factors played into your purchase?
my original XBOX finally took a shit
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair?
nope
If so, how long was your wait?
n/a
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
n/a
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
brings gaming to an entirely different level.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
before I got a job, every day
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Agree
Why?
most of the games I own I play exclusively on XBL. It is the largest factor in purchasing a new game for me.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
too much
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360?
movies, TV shows
Any regrets with the purchase?
none
Feel free to add any comments. This thread is intended not only get feedback (like the Wii thread from a week ago) ... but also push Rico into finally buying an Elite.h:[/QUOTE]
march/07
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Premium
Accessories owned:
HD-DVD, charger thingy for wireless, wireless adapter, full set of controllers.
Games purchased (new only):
RSV, Forza 2, TW07, MOH: Airborne, Halo 3
What factors played into your purchase?
my original XBOX finally took a shit
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair?
nope
If so, how long was your wait?
n/a
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
n/a
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
brings gaming to an entirely different level.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
before I got a job, every day
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Agree
Why?
most of the games I own I play exclusively on XBL. It is the largest factor in purchasing a new game for me.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
too much
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360?
movies, TV shows
Any regrets with the purchase?
none
Feel free to add any comments. This thread is intended not only get feedback (like the Wii thread from a week ago) ... but also push Rico into finally buying an Elite.
h:[/QUOTE]
10-04-2007, 08:09 AM
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General Questions
Approx date of purchase: Middle of September (used from friend).
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3): Core w/ 20gb HDD.
Accessories owned: Wired headset & camera
Games purchased (new only): Forza 2 and Halo 3.
What factors played into your purchase? The system: it was cheap.
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair? No.
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience? It's confusing as hell, I've only had it for two days.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service? Couple hours a day so far.
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live. Agree.
Why? It makes playing the games completely different.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine? Four, five times a week.
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360? Watch DVD's.
Any regrets with the purchase? Not yet.
Approx date of purchase: Middle of September (used from friend).
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3): Core w/ 20gb HDD.
Accessories owned: Wired headset & camera
Games purchased (new only): Forza 2 and Halo 3.
What factors played into your purchase? The system: it was cheap.
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair? No.
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience? It's confusing as hell, I've only had it for two days.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service? Couple hours a day so far.
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live. Agree.
Why? It makes playing the games completely different.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine? Four, five times a week.
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360? Watch DVD's.
Any regrets with the purchase? Not yet.
10-04-2007, 08:10 AM
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General Questions
Approx date of purchase: August 2007
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3): Premium
Accessories owned: Extra wireless controller, Halo headset & network adapter
Games purchased (new only):Gears of War, Halo 3
What factors played into your purchase? Everyone having one except me, wanting to play gears of war and looked forward to Halo 3.
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair? Nope, too early I guess lol.
If so, how long was your wait? N/A
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one? I got the bestbuy plan so I'll just drop it off and pick up a new one FTW!
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience? Not too shabby. I play online with the PS3 so I had an idea of LIVE. Has cool features, friends list, mulitplayer matches, etc. Lots of fun.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service? Not as much as I should, i'm obsessed with getting my ranking higher in RSV on the PS3. :hs:
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live. Agree.
Why? With these new consoles out, online gaming kinda goes hand in hand.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine? once a day or every other day.
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360? Nothing much
Any regrets with the purchase? Nope
Feel free to add any comments. This thread is intended not only get feedback (like the Wii thread from a week ago) ... but also push Rico into finally buying an Elite.h:
Approx date of purchase: August 2007
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3): Premium
Accessories owned: Extra wireless controller, Halo headset & network adapter
Games purchased (new only):Gears of War, Halo 3
What factors played into your purchase? Everyone having one except me, wanting to play gears of war and looked forward to Halo 3.
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair? Nope, too early I guess lol.
If so, how long was your wait? N/A
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one? I got the bestbuy plan so I'll just drop it off and pick up a new one FTW!
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience? Not too shabby. I play online with the PS3 so I had an idea of LIVE. Has cool features, friends list, mulitplayer matches, etc. Lots of fun.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service? Not as much as I should, i'm obsessed with getting my ranking higher in RSV on the PS3. :hs:
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live. Agree.
Why? With these new consoles out, online gaming kinda goes hand in hand.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine? once a day or every other day.
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360? Nothing much
Any regrets with the purchase? Nope
Feel free to add any comments. This thread is intended not only get feedback (like the Wii thread from a week ago) ... but also push Rico into finally buying an Elite.
h:
10-04-2007, 08:23 AM
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Approx date of purchase:
aug/07
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Premium
Accessories owned:
HD-DVD, charger for wireless, two controllers.
Games purchased (new only):
Forza 2, Skate, Tiger Woods 07
own but never played or even touched
TMNT, Moto GP 07, Call Of Duty 3, Gears Of WAR
What factors played into your purchase?
What?
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair?
nope
If so, how long was your wait?
n/a
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
n/a
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
Great service.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
About 3 times a week
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Agree
Why?
I have no one to play with.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
When I do use it. About 4 to 6 hours a day
Any regrets with the purchase?
nope......
I'm getting nba live today should be fun....
aug/07
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Premium
Accessories owned:
HD-DVD, charger for wireless, two controllers.
Games purchased (new only):
Forza 2, Skate, Tiger Woods 07
own but never played or even touched
TMNT, Moto GP 07, Call Of Duty 3, Gears Of WAR
What factors played into your purchase?
What?
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for replair?
nope
If so, how long was your wait?
n/a
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
n/a
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
Great service.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
About 3 times a week
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Agree
Why?
I have no one to play with.
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
When I do use it. About 4 to 6 hours a day
Any regrets with the purchase?
nope......
I'm getting nba live today should be fun....
10-04-2007, 08:51 AM
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General Questions
Approx date of purchase: Launch Date
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Coar
Accessories owned:
Hard Drive, Headset, play and charge kit, NYKO charge kit
Games purchased (new only):
Final Fantasy XI,
Gears of War,
Rockstar Tabletop Tennis,
Call of Duty 3,
Project Gotham racing 3,
Rainbow Six Vegas,
Ghost Recon Advance warfighter 2,
ghost recon advance warfighter,
New for speed most wanted,
Need for speed carbon,
Dance Dance Revolution Universe,
Condemned: Criminal Origins,
Halo 3,
Splinter Cell: Double Agent,
Crackdown,
Ninety Nine Nights
Dead or Alive 4,
Test Drive Unlimited,
Phantasy Star Universe
What factors played into your purchase?
I wanted something to take the place of my PS2 that was dying.
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for repair?
I've never sent them in for repair but i have had 2 replaced
If so, how long was your wait?
10 minutes
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
No i was given a new one
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
The fact that you can interact with whoever whenever they're on regardless of what they are doing. You can even see what they are doing and with three button presses you'll be playing along with them.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
Everyday
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Agree
Why?
Being able to play with people and meet interesting people from around the world that share the same interests as you is amazing. I've made several friends on XBL that if i was in there area, i'd hang out with them. It's the new myspace but the only difference is, this system isn't going to go to the shitters
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
Everyday, bear minimum 6 hours during the week and 25 hours on the weekend
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360?
watch movies and stream moozic
Any regrets with the purchase?
If i would've gotten in line earlier and had got a Premium
Approx date of purchase: Launch Date
Model (Elite, Premium, Core, Halo 3):
Coar
Accessories owned:
Hard Drive, Headset, play and charge kit, NYKO charge kit
Games purchased (new only):
Final Fantasy XI,
Gears of War,
Rockstar Tabletop Tennis,
Call of Duty 3,
Project Gotham racing 3,
Rainbow Six Vegas,
Ghost Recon Advance warfighter 2,
ghost recon advance warfighter,
New for speed most wanted,
Need for speed carbon,
Dance Dance Revolution Universe,
Condemned: Criminal Origins,
Halo 3,
Splinter Cell: Double Agent,
Crackdown,
Ninety Nine Nights
Dead or Alive 4,
Test Drive Unlimited,
Phantasy Star Universe
What factors played into your purchase?
I wanted something to take the place of my PS2 that was dying.
RROD
Have you sent your machine in for repair?
I've never sent them in for repair but i have had 2 replaced
If so, how long was your wait?
10 minutes
If your machine broke and you didn't send it in, did you buy a new one?
No i was given a new one
Xbox Live
Any comments on the entire Xbox Live service / experience?
The fact that you can interact with whoever whenever they're on regardless of what they are doing. You can even see what they are doing and with three button presses you'll be playing along with them.
How often are do you use the Xbox Live service?
Everyday
Agree or Disagree: I can't imagine having the 360 without Live.
Agree
Why?
Being able to play with people and meet interesting people from around the world that share the same interests as you is amazing. I've made several friends on XBL that if i was in there area, i'd hang out with them. It's the new myspace but the only difference is, this system isn't going to go to the shitters
Usage:
How often do you use the machine?
Everyday, bear minimum 6 hours during the week and 25 hours on the weekend
Besides gaming, what else do you do with your 360?
watch movies and stream moozic
Any regrets with the purchase?
If i would've gotten in line earlier and had got a Premium