Well, xbox live is an online gaming service where you can play and download games and such, online. There are two different types of services/membership. One is Silver and the other Gold. The differences between them are: Gold requires a subscription but have everything Xbox live has to offer and Silver is free but it doesn't have all the features.

Elite is always the best choice when you have the money. Is better than the original 360. Whereas for games, Gears of war 1 and 2 is a must own and great to start your xbox gaming experience off.

COngrats on your 95th blog.

alright then.... Thanks for the info

I suggest u get Elite with Res5 bundle thats the best choise btw if u have any more questions feel free to ask, always will be glad to help

Whatever you do, get a warranty. I am begging you!!!!!!!!!! I didn't get one and I fear the RROD all the time. Also, get X-Box Live because it really isn't that much fun without it.

As for the actual console, I can't decide. The elite is a somewhat better console (plus it's black) but the regular one is cheaper and you can buy a game with it.

I think you should get an Elite, and Live is a must!

The Elite is really good, my brother has it.

ive got a 60 gb one , and its suited me fine.

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Thanks guys. yeah i'll probly have to get X-box live now. My brother went to college and played Halo with all the guys in the dorm so I don't think he won't let me go without getting that either

Overall, it doesn't matter which console it is just to enjoy it. Memory will never really seem to be a hassle, so just get the cheapest one unless you feel like wowing a friend by getting a higher priced one *clumsy choice*. Nor will it happen probably ha ha. I mean, it doesn't have to be an elite. That's all. You will want Live, otherwise you won't be able to update games, nor will you get nearly as much of the enjoyablity of the console, even if you weren't wanting to go in and play competitive multiplayer. There are other things you can do with it. Live isn't necessarily cheap per say, but once you buy it for 50 bucks for one year you'll think otherwise. Start out with silver since it's free for about a month, then go onto gold if you'd like. Silver is free, but for limited time. Just remember that. The point is though, just don't waste money on a higher memory console because, Xbox regardless of which kind, will have some sort of problem within a year or two (maybe less), even when you take care of it really well. PS3's a good system too . They're all good.

If I had it all over again... I would have waited and gotten a XBox 360 Elite! I love that they are black and look so very cool! Which ever one you get... just enjoy it to the fullest!