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| Typical costs: | - You can find a core Xbox 360 system often runs for $300. This includes the console and one wired controller. The core system lets you purchase just the accessories you need, although it does not come with any games.
- Premium bundles often run $400. These often come with a 20 GB hard drive, a wireless controller, and a headset
- Gaming bundles can run $400-550. These often come with everything in a premium bundle, plus 1-3 games.
- Microsoft is set to release the Xbox 360 Elite on April 29, 2007. The Xbox 360 Elite is slated for a list price of $479, and will come with a 120GB hard drive, an HDMI cable, a wireless headset and a wireless controller.
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| What should be included: | - Almost all systems come with the console, a wireless controller, a headset, Ethernet cable and HDAV cables to connect to your TV. Systems usually come with a subscription to Xbox Live Silver package, with a 30 day trial for the Gold package.
- Most systems, especially more recent ones, will also come with a hard drive.
- Bundled systems may come with an additional wireless controller and 1-3 games.
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| Additional costs: | - Most games run $40-$60, with the most popular ones, such as Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, Gears of War, Halo 3 and Crackdown, typically costing $60.
- Many users purchase an additional wireless controller (if their system came with only one) or subscriptions to play online games with others.
- If you are using Xbox Live, you need Internet access. If it's not available in the same room as your Xbox, you may need a wireless network and an wireless adapter.
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Article updated March 2007 |
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