Help me buy an XBox.

[prog]

OK youze guys, after hearing about Microsoft's GDC keynote and its plans for XNA, I'm hot to buy an XBox. I mean, I kinda have been for two years, but I can more or less afford it now, and my justifications have never been more solid.

I understand (with Wikipedia's help) that it currently comes in three sizes, and that (correct me if I'm wrong) I want the middle-weight "Premium" one, versus the "Arcade" or "Elite" ones. (Sigh.)

What on-disc games that are available right now should I get? (Fritter me not with your talk of pre-orders.) What downloadable games should I get? Assume that Portal and Rez are already in my imaginary cart.

Any other things I need? Extra controllers? Who what?

I'm just going to play it on my old crappo TV for now. Yeah, I know.

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

I still have to buy one too. XNA is a perfect opportunity for game design, and I still have a copy of Visual Studio 2005 in case its required for some reason.

The Orange Box (which has Portal) and Rez HD are must-haves. Maybe you should consider getting Ikaruga and Geometry Wars also; those games are addictive as well. If you're into diverse RPGs, then Mass Effect is a good buy too; made by the same people who made NeverWinter Nights.

You're better off with the premium; the arcade version has no hard drive and the elite is just too expensive. I plan on getting mine after my college work term if I can manage my budget wisely.

360

[(Anonymous)]

I've a middle 360 which I purchased exclusively for Halo3..... apparently. I haven't used it since.
It's effectively brand new.

I'm wondering if I should sell it on eBay or let the retail games pawn shop gouge me for it.
....If I was concerned with XNA, I'd keep it for development, but I'm using Unity on a Mac which goes the other direction (Wii support).... also, I lack a television at the moment. =s

.....Ask Robert.