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    The Xbox 360 is the second game console produced by Microsoft Corporation and is the successor to the original Xbox.

    What Incentives Will You Need To Buy A 360 Slim?

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    #101  Edited By KingOfIceland

    Built in We-Fee and make it not break.

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    #102  Edited By Bigandtasty

    I'd want a better disc tray (in terms of noise, heat, and durability), and more durable hardware in general before I would consider it. Wi-Fi would be a good luxury for me but not necessary.

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    #103  Edited By 02sfraser

    i think reliability is the key thing for people to quickly get rid of their current machines with a trade in. if i cared for my xbox i would certainly take the opportunity the get rid of a machine that is likely to die and replace it with one that won't.

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    #104  Edited By Azteck

    To be honest. I'm perfectly content with my current Xbox. I've had it for almost 3 years (or more?) and it's only failed me once. And there aren't really a lot of features I want added that I can think of right now. Not if you were to leech from other consoles at least.

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    #105  Edited By lethalki11ler

    No RROD and less noise would be enough. Built in wireless too.

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    #106  Edited By Toxin066

    Some sort of trade-in = price drop thing, where if I trade my old 360 for a slim I get $100 off or something.

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    #107  Edited By mindatlarge

    If it ships without red lights built into the machine that tells me it's dead.
    Sold.
    So sad...

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    #108  Edited By FengShuiGod

    If Microsoft gave me a couple hundred bucks, I'd buy a slim.

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    1. My current 360 dies
    2. 100% backwards compatibility (I can dream, right?)
    3. A list of multiple features (built-in wireless, blu-ray, etc.)

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    #110  Edited By wildwop
    1. Slot-loader or at least a disc drive that doesn't necessitate installs based on noise rather than loading times 
    2. A fan that doesn't sound like a vacuum cleaner in its death throes, or an irate miniature doberman with a sore throat
     
    Hit on those two things and I'm on board for a second 360.  Helps that I'm in an area that gets U-Verse TV, and could use both 360's as DVRs at year end, should rumors come true.
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    #111  Edited By The_A_Drain

    For me to purchase one, provided it is a reasonable price, it must 
     
    A) Include Natal. This is a deal breaker. 
    B) HAVE A DISC DRIVE THAT BLOODY WORKS. Caps were necessary, (And preferably, if you want me to store my console upright, not burn my discs) 
    C) Run quieter and cooler than my Elite.  
    D) Not have a fucking X-Clamp. It's inside the machine, I won't see it. Build it to work, not to look good.

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    #112  Edited By xyzygy
    @The_A_Drain: When Natal was revealed, Microsoft stated that when it is launched every single 360 sold since then would come with Natal. You're in luck!
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    #113  Edited By InfiniteGeass

    Less fan noise, hardware that won't break anywhere near as often as current 360s, and a low price point.

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    #114  Edited By The_A_Drain
    @xyzygy said:
    " @The_A_Drain: When Natal was revealed, Microsoft stated that when it is launched every single 360 sold since then would come with Natal. You're in luck! "
    Companies say a lot of things :D 
     
    Until I can see it, on the shelf, with Natal included, anything can still happen :(
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    #115  Edited By pwnasaurus

    if its 200 bucks i will buy one
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    #116  Edited By Th3_James

    I have 7 360's in my possession ATM, 1 is my friends he lent me, 4 are RROD, 2 are working. I have too many, and will never purchase another 360. I would if I only had a few 360's, but can't justify buying another with so many already. Have had 12 RROD consoles since November 06 when my launch console failed.

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    #117  Edited By toowalrus

    Blu Ray

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    #118  Edited By WinterSnowblind
    @mindatlarge said:
    " If it ships without red lights built into the machine that tells me it's dead. Sold. So sad... "
    The red rings are simply there as a warning, similar to the Windows blue screen of death.
    They don't necessarily mean the system is dead, it can just mean that your cables or HDD aren't in correctly.
     
    Obviously they didn't intend them to be used as often as they are..
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    #119  Edited By Th3_James
    @wildwop said:
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    1. Slot-loader or at least a disc drive that doesn't necessitate installs based on noise rather than loading times 
    2. A fan that doesn't sound like a vacuum cleaner in its death throes, or an irate miniature doberman with a sore throat
     
    Hit on those two things and I'm on board for a second 360.  Helps that I'm in an area that gets U-Verse TV, and could use both 360's as DVRs at year end, should rumors come true.
    "
    I cannot play my 360 without having my sound system cranked up, or wearing headphones. I have my 360's fans at a constant 12V to prevent RROD.... It's LOUD
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    #120  Edited By InTheEnd

    Well, given that I don't have an Xbox 360 and my attempts a savaging on of my friend's Xbox utterly failed and that this generation doesn't appear to ending anytime soon, maybe I'll go with it. Also, bigger price drop, cause I'm cheap.

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    #121  Edited By Clubvodka

    I've had two Xboxs but never a red ring o' death. 
     
    For me to get an Xbox Slim, it has to have more USB ports, be in black and my current elite needs to spontaneously combust. 
     
    Oh and I want Alex Kidd to boot when theres no game in it. 
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    #122  Edited By DystopiaX
    @Linkyshinks: well they'e already reduced the failure rate by inserting a different motherboard that reduces heat. Nowadays most of the repairs sent in aren't for RRODs or the xboxes were from before installment (early/middle 2009). I would not support the creation of a "2 tier gaming platform"- I firmly believe that if you buy a system, no matter what version, you shouldn't have to update until the next actual generation of platform. I barely have 8 gb used on my 60 gb hard drive, so I don't care about the 250 gb hard drive. I don't care if it's smaller, and I don't care about Natal. Basically, nothing you mentioned may happen has impressed me enough to consider getting one when it comes out (if it does)
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    #123  Edited By cloneslayer

    my current 1st gen 360 breaks

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    #124  Edited By tranquilchaos

    wireless 
    highly reduced failure rate 
    250 gig hdd 
    all at a $300 price

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    #125  Edited By EpicSteve

    I can almost guarantee that'll come wit Natal, so it matters how much Natal will be separately. I'd want a quite system that's stylish, has built-in wireless, big harddrive, and some new bells and whistles.

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    #126  Edited By SilentCommando

    Come with a big harddrive, quiet fan and reduced failure rate.

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    #127  Edited By DukesT3

    For it to actually come out since I don't own a 360 yet. Oh and being able to swap out hard drives would be pretty sweet also. 

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    #128  Edited By jakob187
    @CitizenKane said:
    " Nothing really.  The next generation of consoles is a little over 2 years away.  I'm not going to drop down more money for a product that will be replaces in 1.5-2 years. "
    I seriously doubt that Microsoft and Sony will be looking to release NEW consoles in 2 years.  They will release UPDATED consoles, but new?  Nah.  This is the first generation we've seen that can go past the typical five year span, and dare I say it, they could easily break ten years.  Nintendo would need to release a serious update to their console, if not an all new one.  However, there's no point in fueling massive amounts of R&D costs for motion controls and all the crazy multimedia shit on NEW consoles when they could use the current consoles for lower manufacturing costs and higher profitability. 
     
    In short, the 360 and PS3 ain't going anywhere for a while.  Don't be surprised if you see Nintendo say something about a Wii HD within two years, but 360 and PS3 are set for a little while longer.
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    #129  Edited By Djeffers03

    If they were the same price as the current 360's I would get one when my current dies (its inevitable). I need a new hard drive anyway...

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    #130  Edited By Ironbunny

    I think  a combo of wifi, free online, no red ring, and natal would get me to buy.... But i think microsoft will sell natal seperately for use on regular 360s.  
    This is wishful thinking, but since this whole failure rate debacle is microsofts fault to begin with, maybe if your xbox redrings instead of getting it replaced, you could pay a reduced cost and get just the slim xbox, with few to none of the above features, or at least not natal if its sold seperately.I really dont think that will happen, but it would be nice.

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    I don't have one at all now. Still would need wifi to be persuaded to get a 360 again. The prices for all the accessories (hd, wifi) are kinda ridiculous. That's a big part of what soured my perception of it to begin with.

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    #132  Edited By Turambar

    Exclusives that I give a damn about.  That's pretty much my requirement for any platform.

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    #133  Edited By swat200

    if it FINALLY had an internal power source so i could just plug it in. i would probably buy one then. plus it would be a nice bonus if the defect rate was super low.

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    #134  Edited By Turambar

    Games that I give a damn about.  That's pretty much my only requirement for buying any platform.

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    #135  Edited By Brians
    @zombie2011 said:
    " If it comes with Natal i might pick one up, if not i have no reason for a second 360. "
     
     For me it's reversed coming with natal is a bad thing as I see no future for that system
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    #136  Edited By Thrae

    If my current 360 breaks (again) then I'd probably highly consider getting a slim. More reliable hardware and less fan noise sound very nice. 

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    #137  Edited By Sin4profit
    • If it had a solid state harddrive so games would load faster when installed i'd consider it...but there's no way it's going to be priced high enough to include a SSHD. 
    • Built in WiFi would be good as microsoft has the only machine on market that doesn't have it...when nintendo's out teching you with a handheld, Microsoft, you should feel shamed.
    •  More reliable DVD drive, preferable one that doesn't get confused and think it's a vinyl record press, cutting grooves into DVDs, when you nudge it.
     
    If it includes Natal and it's priced at $300 i may get it unless reviews come back as "Natal's a total joke!".
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    #138  Edited By Henrikhoe

    Two things i want, 
     
    wifi built in, allthough this is never going to happen. Microsoft makes alot of money on the adapter
     
    a dvd drive that doesnt sound like a helicopter, more quite overall, and ofcourse smaller. 
     
    AND i dont wanna big fucking power brick

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    #139  Edited By mike

    I have a fairly recent 360, my fourth since 2005, but I'll wait for it to die until I replace it. The fan noise isn't an issue for me, and especially now that I have both a PS3 and a gaming PC it's seeing less use than ever. 
     
    I'm hoping this box will last until the nextbox comes out.

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    #140  Edited By teekomeeko

    If they come out with a $200 no hard-drive basic package, I'll get it. I'm honestly more excited about a possible influx of used 360s at local Gamestops to the point where they might lower the prices, allowing me to buy it and get a 1-year warranty even cheaper and chuck me E-74d system in the trash.
     
    If neither of those events happen, then I guess I won't be playing any more 360 games (not counting the ones that are also on PC).

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    #141  Edited By fisher81

    Two things: Reduced failure rate, and built-in Wireless Adapter. I will buy one at launch if these are included.

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    #142  Edited By guiseppe

    The console being free, or free online play. More realistically, I'd love to see built in WiFi support, a quieter fan, a bigger default hard drive and more reliable hardware. Still, even if it had all that, I wouldn't buy one, because I already have a working 360. However, if my current machine broke, I'd probably get the suspected slimmer version if it did have all that at a reasonable price. 

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    #143  Edited By xyzygy

    Microsoft needs to see this thread as an example of how many people would actually get the Slim! It would sell like crazy!

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    @Linkyshinks:  It must come with whores. It needs slightly more powerful everything so that my games crash less.
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    #145  Edited By Ekasra

    It would need to have two of the following: 
     -It would need to cost the same as an arcade unit does now. So 199$ without a hard drive. If my hard drive isn't compatible, it would need to have an internal one.  
     -It would need to be about 10 times less noisy. I bought a PS3 for that very reason. Both my room at home and room in residence are small and the xbox makes it sound like there's a generator in here. 
     -Built in wi-fi. Kinda late to the party here Microsoft. 
     -More reliable hardware. I'm sick of sending these things back.

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    #146  Edited By ch3burashka

    I don't have a current-gen console and ever since the 360 Slim was "announced" I've been holding my breath. I'll buy it 2 weeks after it comes out to see how many people's Xbax's die.

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    #147  Edited By Undeadpool
    @XII_Sniper said:
    " If I could transfer my current harddrive info over.   Other than that, I'd buy one straight up, no need for incentive. I have the original xbox 360, without HDMI, and I've come close to buying a new model just for that anyway. "
    This would help immensely.
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    #148  Edited By Organicalistic_
    @Abyssfull said:

    " Free online. "

    @wh4tshisface said:

    " wifi is the only thing that would lead me to buy another 360. I refuse to buy their wireless adapter. "

    @Jikla said:

    " less fan noise, wireless and a more reliable hardware. Been unlucky and had to deliver my 360 in for repairs 4 times in 2 years :/ "

    @zombie2011 said:

    " If it comes with Natal i might pick one up, if not i have no reason for a second 360. "

    all of the above and just as cheap
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    my current 360 stopped working....soo anything would make me get a slim :P as long as its cheap enough

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    #150  Edited By Galaxian

    I have two 360's now. My Elite is the main console and I have the other as a spare as I've had 2 failures in the past. 
    Because of this I'd love to buy a more reliable unit but I don't tink I'd rush and get one straight away. Maybe if one of my existing consoles broke. 
     
    Things that could persuade me to get one: 
     
    Quieter running  (almost silent would be nice)
    Lower power consumption 
    Power Supply in the case or at least half the size (we can only hope)
    More solid build quality & these dumb GPU overheating problems gone 
    Built in Wi-Fi 
     
    Hmmm... it's sounding like a PS3    :D

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