Forza Horizon- Xbox 360 Quest

Kinja'd!!! "DoubleDragon" (mitsubishi)
05/15/2014 at 21:36 • Filed to: None

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Hi guys, im going to buy an xbox 360 from this guy for $50 / $45.

He advertised $60 (55 USD) initially.

Some pics:

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Do you think its a good buy?

also: he is from persia, been here a year and doesnt really speak good english.

says it works though.


DISCUSSION (19)


Kinja'd!!! MPA > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 21:38

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I'd say definitely confirm it works first.

I have one I need to sell - I tried selling it to the local game retailer, but they didn't want it since it was built in '06 like this one. Works fine though, but they didn't care.


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > MPA
05/15/2014 at 21:44

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Hopefully that is the situation, where he is just trying to get rid of the thing. I just am not comfortable going into his house, you know what I mean?

Also I don't think I can communicate with him, asking him to put a hard drive, game and testing it, not sure if he'd understand.

He is also selling this other stuff. Does it paint a better picture of the item working? I am not sure.

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$55.00

Negotiable

Apple Wireless keyboard Model No : A1016

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$280.00 Negotiable

Apple iMac + iBook G4


Kinja'd!!! lonestranger > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 21:45

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It looks clean, he's even got the original box & the cords are neatly tied. I'd say it was taken care of. Unless it's full of cat hair, cigarette smoke, or if it doesn't work (make sure it works!), I'd say $50 AUD is a good deal.

I just noticed that it doesn't have an HDMI port, so if that's important to you...


Kinja'd!!! Blondude > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 21:45

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If you plan on using Live I'd confirm it can connect. If a 360 gets permabanned from Live it stays with the console regardless of ownership or which profile is signed in.


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > lonestranger
05/15/2014 at 21:48

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it doesnt have a hard drive, and I don't have one. Do you think I should bring a cheap game for him to test for me? Will it play off the disk?

Maybe I should go into a game shop, get a $4 xbox game and try it on his console. Or I could just take a bet and buy it and go. I don't want to go into a home where a guy has leopard prints on his imac.....


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > lonestranger
05/15/2014 at 21:49

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You really think so? Should I just take a wager on it and buy it without testing first? He said it works fine.


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > Blondude
05/15/2014 at 21:51

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don't have a broadband plan yet, and I don't think I will use live due to the cost.

But thats something to think of, thanks :)


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > lonestranger
05/15/2014 at 21:52

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I actually don't mind... im still on RCA tech. (except for my pc) :P

Hey thanks for the replies lonestranger. Would you take a bet and buy it without testing first?


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 21:52

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Those white ones are known to crap out easily. I had a friend who had to get his fixed 3 times. I'd try to find a black one.

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Plus these have an HDMI port. I have one of these and haven't had a single issue with it. *Knocks on wood so hard*


Kinja'd!!! lonestranger > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 21:55

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Hmm... no HDD, and it's one of the early models that were the most susceptible to RROD-ing.

I'd skip it.


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
05/15/2014 at 21:56

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I know that feeling. Everytime I want to type my consoles are doing fine I crap myself and not type it.

I think you got a good one, so dont worry.

Those ones are expensive though.


Kinja'd!!! No Prius Needed > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 21:58

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Ask him if you can try it out first. You don't want to spend money on a banned or not working xbox.


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > lonestranger
05/15/2014 at 22:00

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Okay thanks for that. I'll skip it then :)... the quest continues.

I'll let you know when I get there eventually :)


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > No Prius Needed
05/15/2014 at 22:01

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can I test a game without the hard drive?


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 22:01

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With all the extra crap you kinda have to buy (aka harddrive) I paid about $500 total for the console ($320), an extra controller controller ($60), and a 320gb hard drive ($120) all new though. And then anywhere from $20 to $60 for the games.

So yes, they can get really pricey really fast. It's like a un-kickable drug habit.


Kinja'd!!! No Prius Needed > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 22:07

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I am not completely sure. Also from looking at the box it seems that the xbox is a very early model which means it is almost definitely going to break or has broken. Also since its so old, it means that the warranty is expired. I just hope that the owner didn't use the "towel trick" or you might as well try playing horizon on an iPotato.


Kinja'd!!! DoubleDragon > No Prius Needed
05/15/2014 at 22:09

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i potato lol lol lol

Yeah i might skip it. He doesnt reply to my messages and is doesn't understand english very well.. kinda difficult.


Kinja'd!!! No Prius Needed > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 22:17

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I would pass it. I would suggest to buy a newer one even if it costs more since that means you don't have to go to places like this when it breaks : http://www.westsideconsolerepair.com/default.html

Oh and just a warning. Xbox live is the worst thing you will ever encounter from any console so make sure to write down and memorize your email and password so when they suddenly decide to change their security policy you aren't completely screwed like I was...


Kinja'd!!! MPA > DoubleDragon
05/15/2014 at 22:25

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I just saw the other msg that you're gunna pass. If you're near St. Louis, I'll sell ya mine for the same price - I need to relist it on CL lol