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Xbox 360 or iPod Video

Xbox 360 or iPod Video?

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Casheti

Casheti

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Before you whine it's posted in wrong section it's not. They're both hardware :p

Anyways, I have like £200 (a lot of money at my age) and I can't decide which one I should get.

I want your opinions people :D
 
depends on what you want to do and what you need. What do you have to run games and what do you have mp3 player wise.
 
the 360 is a sound investment :)
 
i vote a c2d and a cheap mobo :)
 
S^line said:
depends on what you want to do and what you need. What do you have to run games and what do you have mp3 player wise.
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I play games on the PC and I have no mp3 player, although I have like 6GB of songs on my PC so far.. :p

I wanted a 360 because it doesn't need hardware upgrades and it plays great games with no lag. No need to worry if you can run a game or not. Just works.

I also wanted the iPod video because I don't really go out too much, and I think I'd go out alot more if I could listen to music at the same time.

I don't want to upgrade my PC any longer because it always demands more money, a new piece of hardware etc. I don't have the funds for this hobby of computers. So for those of you suggesting new hardware, I say no thanks. I may even just sell my PC altogether and build a cheaper one which isn't for games, then I can use the 360 for games, and the money from the PC to buy an iPod Video.

To be honest I'm still kind of thinking about it. I was in a store the other day and I could have bought an iPod Video right there and then, I had it in my hand... took a lot of mental strength to put it down and say "no". Temptation was very strong lol..

More replies people!

It's a tough choice to make because I only get this kind of money once a year..

P.S. My Sister votes for 360, but only 'cos she wants to play on it :p
 
I never talk on this forum but im stepping in. CASHETI get an ipod, you know it makes sense. Its the healthiest option. Music stimulates the brain, and I allways see your dark side on the pc, so get an ipod video!
 
Ahh, man. This is a tough call. I have both, and don't know which I like more.

Well, considering that your computer won't be able to play the newest games cause of your video card, and you don't want to put more money into it, I say 360. At least you'll be able to play most of the newest titles, plus it doubles as a media centre(spelled your way, just for you. lol) extender, allowing you to watch stuff on your TV.
 
One day when I have a job and some income I will come back to PC's, but right now it's not cost effective...

I think I may end up buying an iPod Video first, gaming on PC for a little longer and then sell the PC to buy a 360. Then when the time is right, build a new PC again. Sounds good :toast:

I guess I've made up my mind... iPod Video at the moment. My mind may change but this is how I feel at the moment. Plus Sonasmo's opinion is quite valuable because I go to school with him and hang out at the weekends (sometimes, but most of the time I'm a loser and stay indoors :D)
 
Casheti said:
I play games on the PC and I have no mp3 player, although I have like 6GB of songs on my PC so far.. :p

I wanted a 360 because it doesn't need hardware upgrades and it plays great games with no lag. No need to worry if you can run a game or not. Just works.

I also wanted the iPod video because I don't really go out too much, and I think I'd go out alot more if I could listen to music at the same time.

I don't want to upgrade my PC any longer because it always demands more money, a new piece of hardware etc. I don't have the funds for this hobby of computers. So for those of you suggesting new hardware, I say no thanks. I may even just sell my PC altogether and build a cheaper one which isn't for games, then I can use the 360 for games, and the money from the PC to buy an iPod Video.

To be honest I'm still kind of thinking about it. I was in a store the other day and I could have bought an iPod Video right there and then, I had it in my hand... took a lot of mental strength to put it down and say "no". Temptation was very strong lol..

More replies people!

It's a tough choice to make because I only get this kind of money once a year..

P.S. My Sister votes for 360, but only 'cos she wants to play on it :p
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I would def. go with the 360. I think you'll get a lot more use of it compared to an Ipod.
 
You posted this on a forum more inclined to gaming than music... what answer do you expect??!!
 
although i am VERY much against the ipod, i'm going to say ipod!

although i would suggest something else! but nothing comes to mind
 
Jimmy 2004 said:
You posted this on a forum more inclined to gaming than music... what answer do you expect??!!
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I expected to find some music lovers such as I :p

On the subject of iPods though, I hate those new 2nd gen gay earbud headphones, anybody know where I can get some 1st gen ones?? The ones that made people go deaf.. I like those.
 
As the ipod is the # 1 music player in the wolrd,

I do not like them for this reason

#1 everyone has one
#2 i hate itunes, as you lose your music, you CAN NOT re download it.
#3 apple stuff is proprietary
#4 videos can be a pain in the ass to get on it.


idk, it's mostly just me i think. My borther hates them as well, my dad has one though
 
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freaksavior said:
As the ipod is the # 1 music player in the wolrd,

I do not like them for this reason

#1 everyone has one
#2 i hate itunes, as you lose your music, you CAN NOT re download it.
#3 apple stuff is proprietary
#4 videos can be a pain in the ass to get on it.


idk, it's mostly just me i think. My borther hates them as well, my dad has one though
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I don't download music legally so #2 isn't an issue.

I'm not sure about getting videos on it but I'm sure it's not that hard.

I don't care that everybody has one. That simply means that they're good, and if not, I like them anyway.

3 Year Insurance that covers everything from accidents to theft is £59.99 I can't afford that :o Guess I'll take my chances.
 
Ok, I am a HUGE music fan, and I will say this...iPods suck arse, I will never own one, if I got one for free I would sell it and buy another music device.
I currently have a 1Gb Lavod MP3 Player, it's MUCH better sound quality than the iPod (I have listened to both using the exact same headphones, and exact same track).
The iPod ties you in to iTunes (no drag and drop facility).
The Video side is APPALLING, my friend has one and he wishes he'd got a nano instead. He's had about 4 of them now because of battery problems, next time it goes he's demanding a nano and a refund of the difference.

He had an Archos player and even though it was bulky (quite an old one) it absolutely rocked AND it was cheaper AND has drag and drop AND has much better life span AND you can change the batteries.

My Lavod player cost me £90 about 2 years ago, it's still going and I love the little bugger.

So my vote goes for the XBox 360.
 
casheti, you asked for are opinion, now don't get offended when we give it..........if you want an ipod, then get a ipod! yes there are millions of users, and that is what makes it such a successful device. Every device has it downfalls and it's biased hater/lovers. I myself am not a hater/lover. I don't like them and would never buy one, but if someone gave me one i would use it. So, if it's what YOU like, then don't worry about what the other people think.

so to sum up what i just said

If you want it buy it, if you don't then don't. Simple as that.
 
Nintendo wii+ cheaper ipod.


Win-win situation.

The wii is so much better than a 360. I love mine.


Although asking ipod questions on this forum is a bad idea, 99% of people have things against companys named after fruit.

however, do factor in you also have to purchase 360 games.


that adds QUITE a bit to the cost.

If you are going to be driving soon, an Ipod is also an EXCELLENT car radio in your pocket.

It wont be stolen from your car, and its portable so it goes anywhere. I highly reccomend the Nano. Its just full of awesome. I use it as my car radio when i'm driving, and my mp3 player on the go ;D
 
Ipod is nice, if you have the use for it. Its great if you travel or take the bus to places because you can watch tv shows/movies on it and have a libary of music. One thing to think about is with a ipod video you need a good computer to convert movies to mp4 with videora ipod convertor(free)... thats one reason why I upgraded my computer to a c2d, from a p4.

atm I hardy use my ipod.. it is one of/if not the best mp3/video player around without question. I used it alot more when I was going to the gym, watching movies while doing cardio was great.

Hey if you ask me though a psp owns, it has a very large screen for movies, you can flash it so you can back-up you games to flash cards and its even cheaper than ipod.. minus the 2-4 gigs sony flash card. It also plays music but its just a bigger device, good enough if your not using it for cardio/going to the gym.

I VOTE PSP!
 
Dippyskoodlez said:
Nintendo wii+ cheaper ipod.


Win-win situation.

The wii is so much better than a 360. I love mine.


Although asking ipod questions on this forum is a bad idea, 99% of people have things against companys named after fruit.

however, do factor in you also have to purchase 360 games.


that adds QUITE a bit to the cost.

If you are going to be driving soon, an Ipod is also an EXCELLENT car radio in your pocket.

It wont be stolen from your car, and its portable so it goes anywhere. I highly reccomend the Nano. Its just full of awesome. I use it as my car radio when i'm driving, and my mp3 player on the go ;D
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To be honest the Wii plays kinda childish games, and for the few FPS's which do exist on Wii, the graphics aren't that great. Don't really want one.

And speaking of honesty, I won't be paying for any of my 360 games if I get one :D

Also I won't be driving for at least another year, the minimum age in England is 17, I'm 16 :(
 
freaksavior said:
casheti, you asked for are opinion, now don't get offended when we give it..........if you want an ipod, then get a ipod! yes there are millions of users, and that is what makes it such a successful device. Every device has it downfalls and it's biased hater/lovers. I myself am not a hater/lover. I don't like them and would never buy one, but if someone gave me one i would use it. So, if it's what YOU like, then don't worry about what the other people think.

so to sum up what i just said

If you want it buy it, if you don't then don't. Simple as that.
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I was never offended lol..

On the subject of want, I am asking your opinions because I want BOTH, but can't have both.
 
Casheti said:
To be honest the Wii plays kinda childish games, and for the few FPS's which do exist on Wii, the graphics aren't that great. Don't really want one.

And speaking of honesty, I won't be paying for any of my 360 games if I get one :D

Also I won't be driving for at least another year, the minimum age in England is 17, I'm 16 :(
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um. childish games? Try the games sometime. They "look" kiddy, but really, its about game mechanics, not what it looks like. almost ALL of the games are fun as hell. Ever play animal crossing? That was painfully addicting for a while.

Just because it doesn't have ZOMGDROOL violence, gore, and obscenitys, doesn't mean the games suck.

But coming soon.. super smash brothers...

drool.

That is the one game, to rule them all.
 
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