Xbox 360 250GB Console

aaroncaz

Ok, my son wants this for xmas

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9263910/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CVideo+games%7C14419738/c_2/3%7C14419738%7CXbox+360%7C14419847/c_3/4%7Ccat_14419847%7CXbox+360+consoles%7C14419848.htm

Sorry to be a bit dim, a few questions:o It says built in Wi-Fi, does this mean i don't need a wireless modem? I don't have one if so.... I know you have to buy the subs for xbox live, just not sure how it connects to the internet! Also are they likely to b in high demand for Xmas? Should I buy soon? And I presume it only comes with one controller? Which one to buy?

Chimpofdoom

Yes the *NEW* xbox 360 has a built in wireless adapter, so to connect it without an Ethernet wire you'll need a modem/router that supports wireless.

Yup correct you need a sub, best time to buy a sub card link here apparently the price is set to rise in November!

Not sure if it will be in high demand for xmas, as it's basically a rehash of the console that's already on the market. But i'm sure they wont run out of supplies like the launch! Saying that Kinect will likely be high in demand this crimbo.

Yes usually the pack contains 1 controller, you don't necessarily need to buy another controller straight away, but I tend to find the Official 360 controllers are better quality, remember you get what you pay for!

aaroncaz

Ok, the ethernet wire is what I am using now to connect to my modem? The blue one? I presume I can't connect 2 to the modem? Where would I get a wireless modem/router? Can I ask Virgin my supplier for one, not sure of costs either!

marcowil

If you contact Virgin and tell them you would like to upgrade to wireless it's £50 for the Virgin Media hub (combined modem and wireless router) though that could be dependent on which cable service you are on

aaroncaz

Ok, read up a little, I can connect my laptop and xbox to modem via a router? I think! Do I get a wireless one or wired one or are they all wireless:oNeed a cheap one anyway if anuone can recomend one please.

aaroncaz

marcowil wrote: »

If you contact Virgin and tell them you would like to upgrade to wireless it's £50 for the Virgin Media hub (combined modem and wireless router) though that could be dependent on which cable service you are on

Ok, thanks.

JasX

marcowil wrote: »

If you contact Virgin and tell them you would like to upgrade to wireless it's £50 for the Virgin Media hub (combined modem and wireless router) though that could be dependent on which cable service you are on

or very often free if you tell them you are going to cancel your service with them and move to someone else who will give you a free one, you'll usually need to commit to another 12 months internet with them but if you were doing that anyway....

aaroncaz wrote: »

I presume I can't connect 2 to the modem?

no its very likely you can connect 2 ethernet cables, if you don't have more than one ethernet socket on the thing you'd need a network switch of some kind -unless you get a dirt cheap one on ebay probably better with the wireless option

aaroncaz

JasX wrote: »

or very often free if you tell them you are going to cancel your service with them and move to someone else who will give you a free one, you'll usually need to commit to another 12 months internet with them but if you were doing that anyway....

Looking on virgin it seems I have to upgarde to the L package, am on M now, plus pay £60 for router... May have to try this, seems this could work out an expensive Xmas!! He did want the PS3 at first....

aaroncaz

Could I just buy a router to connect laptop and Xbox by my modem, instead of going wireless and upgrading my package with virgin?

Kaaaaarl

Cheaper

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280567749700

stef73

aaroncaz wrote: »

Looking on virgin it seems I have to upgarde to the L package, am on M now, plus pay £60 for router... May have to try this, seems this could work out an expensive Xmas!! He did want the PS3 at first....

Why did he want the PS3 first is that what his friends have ? if he is going to play online games would it possibaly be better to find out which console his friends have so he can play online with them ? .