The Pro's MSRP is $349.99 - http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360prosystem/

Did you get something else with it for the extra $30 because I don't think BB has sold it for $380 ever.

I think I ate too much turkey and it's caused some brain damage. My bad, for some reason I forgot taxes in my purchase. :( dumba$$

The Amazon DOTD for today is Rainbow Six: Vegas (Limited Edition) for $19.99, if anyone is interested.

If any Canucks did take advantage of this deal (like me), two of my orders were cancelled without my notice, so you might want to check your order online. I was given no notice or reason of the cancellation, and am trying to get them reissued.

Is the single player worth it?

Not for me....

Yes, it's an excellent single player experience. And very different from other RB6 games (which for me is a good thing.)

Along w/ the above I now have the problem of the attached HD drive not showing up about 1/2 the time on start up. I'm trying to arrange for a replacement now :( One question though, what's the best way (or is there even a way) to xfer my saved games from the current machine to the new one? I'd prefer not to just swap the HDs (if someone was thinking along those lines) in case it is the HD that is the part of the problem. I see there are 512M and 64M memory cards available, are those the only sizes? I don't suppose there's any place that rents them is there? Can a regular USB drive be plugged in (even if it requires formatting through the system)? How about if I put both of them on a network is it possible to do a direct xfer?

TIA

Just picked up a 360 Pro w/ the free controller and GHII for $60 at circuit city this morning. Now the hard part... waiting for Christmas!!

Thinking of pulling the trigger on a 42" Panasonic Plasma PX77. Was wondering if anyone has this same TV and plays 360. Wondering what the quality is like and if the burn in or image retention is bad.

Edit: I usually play 2-3 hours of 360 per evening, sometimes more on the weekend.

Even if you are seeing another DOTD, you still should be able to search for it and get the price. http://amazon.com/gp/product/B000KA9EPC/

I just got the 50PX75U for my sister and her boyfriend, who plays plenty of 360. I haven't spent much time there, but after I set it up we played a couple games, looked fantastic. From what I've read and experienced (I have a 42PX60U Panny plasma), new plasmas from quality companies (Panasonic is right up there, not quite Pioneer, but probably one of the better plasma makers) are pretty hard to get burn in on. Just be smart about it - if the game you are playing has a static image that never leaves the screen, even when pausing or going between menus and the game (not many are like this, in my experience, but Madden was this year), just switch input sources once in a while.

Are you set on the 77U? From what I read, the 75U has a VERY slightly better picture, and unless you are in a really bright room with tons of sunlight or lighting, you aren't going to notice any reflections on the 75U. Plus the 75U is generally a bit cheaper.

Finally jumped on a 360 last night. Got the "value pack" which is basically a premium, bundled with Forza and Viva Pinata. Main thing missing is HDMI, but as far as I can tell, only the Elite has HDMI in Japan atm, and that thing is way overpriced.

Further on the negatives, no headset out of the box, huh? Also, and this is weird, the controller with the console has these dodgey battery contacts, so it keeps losing power and disconnecting. I'm gonna buy another controller today and try and get that one replaced.

Apart from that, everything was pretty much a breeze. Connected to live, purchased some points, played some live arcade (when the controller could manage to stay connected). Also, very happy to note that both the pack in games are automatically switched into English, rather than only having Japanese language option. I didn't really want to be trying to optimise cars in Forza in Japanese!

Anyway, my Live ID is "Mr GT Chris".

Nope, the cheap 360 "arcade" even has HDMI, the ones with a manufacture date after August '07, anyways.

Well he said in Japan, so i'm not sure if Japan is different from the US.

Thanks!

I did search for it earlier and only saw the non Limited Edition for $37.99

Picked it up along with the Alien Quadrilogy for $40 shipped! :-)

I'm almost tempted to rebuy Rainbow Six. I got it for Christmas last year, beat it, then sold it for $40 earlier this year. I'm tempted but I have so many games I've yet to play.

I went ahead and ordered Rainbow Six. The reviews were too bood to pass it up.

And for those that are always looking for deals on Microsoft Points, CompUSA has the 4000 point card on a "manager's special" of $42.98.

Yeah, I suspect these "value" packs (with viva and forza) are just repackaged premiums, maybe even from the first shipment. The price difference between the value and the elite was too big to ignore, but I hope it doesn't explode or similar!

My main area is pretty bright during the day but not so much at night. I have checked both the 75 and 77 and the Anti Glare actually works, it's quite nice. I like the idea of the speakers on the side also.

I ordered Rainbow Six: Vegas (Limited Edition) for $19.99 and 300 (2 Discs) $6.99 for $25.98 shipped. Very good deal :)

I don't recall there being an LE of R6:Vegas. What's limited about it?

Not sure why it's LE, it probably translates more to an SE.
From the amazon product info page:


* Mockumentary – In the same vein the popular television show “The Office,” we will have a mockumentary built around in office interviews of fictional developers for Rainbow Six Vegas.
* Rainbow Six Retrospective – Using footage from past RS titles, we will produce a 5-8 minute feature showcasing the evolution of the series.
* Making Of – Include a single polished movie around the making of the game.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KA9EPC
I ordered it too, along with the ESA game pack.

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