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Xbox advice

Mimi_Arc_en_ciel
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Hello! 

My daughter (10 in a few weeks) would like an Xbox for her birthday 

I am not a gamer, so no idea about these things ..... 

Ideally would like to MSE-It, I know game do used xbox/refurb but is there anywhere else I should look? (Wary of FB) 

Anything I need to be aware of?

Thanks! 
M

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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    Your money of course but I wouldn't be be throwing loads of cash at the latest consoles for a 10 year old. Just look for used/refurbished Xbox One (Xbox One S) for less than a £100. Good to be wary of FB but don't rule it out just stick with your local selling pages and do some due diligence.
  • jefaz07
    jefaz07 Posts: 638 Forumite
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    If you are intending to play online there are hacks to get XBOX Live Ultimate. Do a Google search about it. 
    I paid £31 for 2 years for mine.
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