Baka Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 For anyone who cares these are going dirt cheap on eBay. Lowest I saw was $311 for a refurbished console. So much for $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Mahmood Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Never trust a refurbished machine. Not even from a 'trusted' retailer. I was once told by an Amazon rep that their 'refurbished' kindles are basically the old machine patched up with a new unscratched cover. Not worth the gigantic risk at $300, better to go for $500 and know you're getting the working goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Never trust a refurbished machine. Not even from a 'trusted' retailer. I was once told by an Amazon rep that their 'refurbished' kindles are basically the old machine patched up with a new unscratched cover. Not worth the gigantic risk at $300, better to go for $500 and know you're getting the working goods. I've got a 2006 2nd gen 360 refurbished in 2008. I still have it today and it has a ton of mileage. I got it from Microsoft directly though, not a retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzy Mahmood Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I've got a 2006 2nd gen 360 refurbished in 2008. I still have it today and it has a ton of mileage. I got it from Microsoft directly though, not a retailer. I had a refurbished iPhone, which was utter trash and even Apple admitted they shouldn't have sold it in the condition it was in. They gave me a new one after that, for free. A friend of mine bought a refurbished Kindle and Amazon stiffed him; when my ancient one stopped charging, they offered me a hugely discounted one - that's when they told me how pointless refurbs are. I think if you want to go down the refurb route, you HAVE to get it directly from the manufacturer. I wouldn't trust ebay as far as I could spit tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ya I agree. I did get it from the manufacturer after my initial 360 red ringed. I've had 360 since launch and that's the only one that broke and it was for the best cuz it didn't have HDMI lol. I didn't want a refurbished one but that's what MS sent me. No complaints on it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Starting June 9th, Xbox One will cost $399.99 and will not include Kinect Games for Gold and Discounts for Gold (50-75% Off Forza, Ryse) begin in June Apps like Netflix will no longer require Gold. http://majornelson.com/2014/05/13/delivering-more-choices-for-fans/ Edited May 13, 2014 by Joffrey Lupul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Faulk Yourself Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Starting June 9th, Xbox One will cost $399.99 and will not include Kinect Games for Gold and Discounts for Gold (50-75% Off Forza, Ryse) begin in June Apps like Netflix will no longer require Gold. http://majornelson.com/2014/05/13/delivering-more-choices-for-fans/ That was the entire reason I might've switched to PS4, because although my friends are all on XBL, I didn't want to pay an extra 100 bucks for something I'd never use. Now I don't need to worry anymore, this is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) That was the entire reason I might've switched to PS4, because although my friends are all on XBL, I didn't want to pay an extra 100 bucks for something I'd never use. Now I don't need to worry anymore, this is great. Yup! I know a few people in the same boat as you. They didn't wanna go PS4 because we all play on XBL together. Now the friends I have who didn't want Kinect will get the X1 no problem. Now in Canada, the XBO is 399 and PS4 is 449. Edited May 13, 2014 by Joffrey Lupul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Now in Canada, the XBO is 399 and PS4 is 449. I wouldn't be surprised if the Kinect-less XB1 is $449 instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motzaburger Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ill definitely be upgrading to the XBO without the kinect. I have no use for that. Im glad they did this. But I still feel that these new console prices are a little much for not much more..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I wouldn't be surprised if the Kinect-less XB1 is $449 instead. Microsoft isn't Sony so doubts on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Microsoft isn't Sony so doubts on that. Canadian dollar not as good as it was before so I dunno. All game still expensive as f**k tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Canadian dollar not as good as it was before so I dunno. All game still expensive as f**k tho. Ya 70 a game is damn robbery. I feel like I'm making a major purchase with Watch Dogs. I guess time will tell with the price but I already have my Xbox so it doesn't effect me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ya 70 a game is damn robbery. I feel like I'm making a major purchase with Watch Dogs. I guess time will tell with the price but I already have my Xbox so it doesn't effect me. If you pre-ordered from Futureshop or Best Buy, price match using Amazon.ca price. They sell the game $10 less and I bought MLB 14 for $59.99 from Future Shop price matching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 If you pre-ordered from Futureshop or Best Buy, price match using Amazon.ca price. They sell the game $10 less and I bought MLB 14 for $59.99 from Future Shop price matching. Hmmm i pre-ordered it at EB Games but I can always cancel that. Interesting idea, thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Hmmm i pre-ordered it at EB Games but I can always cancel that. Interesting idea, thanks for the tip! Actually LOL never mind. XB1 version $68.99 on Amazon while PS4 is $59.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Actually LOL never mind. XB1 version $68.99 on Amazon while PS4 is $59.99. lol damn oh well. I already have half the game paid off at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverCanucksRock Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Ya 70 a game is damn robbery. I feel like I'm making a major purchase with Watch Dogs. I guess time will tell with the price but I already have my Xbox so it doesn't effect me. 70 dollar games end up being 81 bucks with 3 dollar game play guarantee. 81.75 effing dollars?! Edited May 21, 2014 by VancouverCanucksRock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil B From The Pack Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 70 dollar games end up being 81 bucks with 3 dollar game play guarantee. 81.75 effing dollars?! Anyone who takes good care of their games don't buy that stuff imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) 70 dollar games end up being 81 bucks with 3 dollar game play guarantee. 81.75 effing dollars?! I know it's insane. Honestly, I don't see the point of the $3 guarantee on either the PS4 or XBO. Both systems require a hard install to play and the disc is only for verifying. Also, Xbox is now blu-ray which is near indestructible. Really just don't see the value on $3 guarantee this gen. I know it's not really a way around the price, but I feel like I spend less, even though I don't. I usually pre-order my games in advance, and I put 10-20 cash on them, so when I buy them I don't spend 80 at once. Edited May 21, 2014 by Joffrey Lupul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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