So You Want to Buy a Microsoft Xbox 360

[@SuperNicktendo]

The retronomics episode covering price trends is right here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWexlp2sh5tkjaM

[@PackBrewBadgeWI4]

If you want an Xbox 360 model that provides maximum reliability and the lowest chance of getting the RROD, avoid all early models from 2005 to 2007 at all costs since those have the worst red ring of death rates. If you're searching for an original model, hunt down the late Jasper v2 aka "Tonasket" or "Jasper Kronos" models manufactured from 2009-2010. For the slimmer models, hunt down the Trinity models (S models manufactured from 2010 to mid 2011).

[@pokiblue5870]

I heard some people found ways to fix the Ring of death ? Or its a lie ?

[@PackBrewBadgeWI4]

@@pokiblue5870 fixing the red ring of death is doable but often times, it's temporary. especially on the earliest models from 2005 to 2007 due to their flawed design.

[@pokiblue5870]

@@PackBrewBadgeWI4 thanks I am currently looking on marketplace for an xbox 360. I will make sure to avoid early models. I’ve seen many asking for 30-40$ for early model

[@PackBrewBadgeWI4]

@@pokiblue5870 here's my rankings for each iteration of the Xbox 360 from most reliable to least reliable based on experience maintaining/repairing them and how often I see them break down from the red ring of death and other hardware related issues: 1. Jasper v2 aka "Tonasket" or "Jasper Kronos" (late original models manufactured from late 2009 to 2010) 2. Jasper v1 (late original models manufactured from November 2008 - late 2009) 3. Trinity (earliest S models manufactured from 2010 to July 2011) 4. Corona/Waitsburg/Stingray (later S models manufactured from August 2011 to 2013 and early E models manufactured from 2013 to mid 2014) 5. Winchester (later E models manufactured from late 2014 to 2016) 6. Falcon/Opus (original models manufactured from late 2007 to late 2008. Opus models are Falcon models without HDMI, basically Arcade versions) 7. Zephyr (early original models manufactured from mid 2007 to late 2007, first 360 consoles with HDMI) 8. Xenon (early original models manufactured from 2005 to mid 2007, no HDMI)

[@GabrielAlcala956]

I still have my WiFi-less 360! And it still plays games! Although I had to buy the WiFi adapter to update the console in order to play some backward compatible OG XBOX games

[@SuperNicktendo]

I'm glad I tracked down that wifi-N adapter because I don't have a wired connection.

[@eden-50]

@@SuperNicktendo you can deffinently fix them

[@markjones5024]

I pick up every black Jasper Elite with a good appearance that i find in the wild. I love the og style, and it looks perfect standing beside my seriesX

[@NucleaRaptor]

IIRC the XBLA Marketplace for the 360 will be shutting down in April, so if you want to download digital titles and DLC, you don't have much time.

[@SuperNicktendo]

yeah I mentioned it in the video - I'll be making sure it's the main focus in the next one. Shame because there's a lot of cool games that will be locked to the store.

[@Edmundostudios]

Jasper models and the Kronos are probably the best ones to get still and are probably the most reliable. S and E are fine as well but the 4GB storage models seem to failing now so I’d avoid those

[@ismaelmartinez8214]

Great info, but the Arcade models were called the “Core” models before the rename in 2007.

[@thatssomegoodpie]

360 is a great system to collect for. Super affordable, especially in Europe because nobody cares about Xbox over here.

[@SuperNicktendo]

yeah I think might snag a couple more games for the 360 while the getting is good.

[@iHusk]

Hi. I’m from the future. Everyone’s dead and Xbox 360s and games will never be this cheap again. Buy Buy Buy You’re welcome

[@SuperNicktendo]

lol

[@nintendozilla9843]

I bought a 250 GB Xbox 360 S last month. I was never planning on buying one until one day when I randomly thought to myself that I really should purchase games from the Xbox store before it shuts down next year. I'm very glad I did. Bought a lot of games that are still not playable on the new Xbox consoles, and there are plenty more that I'm going to purchase soon.

[@SuperNicktendo]

Very nice!

[@nubatman]

Been playing Skyrim occasionally for years and didn't know I could yell to use shouts.. Slightly better than my rage of throwing the controller. In all honesty I picked up my Kinect for the Star Wars game. Those creepy parody songs got me on my feet.

[@SuperNicktendo]

I like the kinect but i never have enough room for it

[@peeeeeeete1]

Good stuff, Nick. Xbox 360 is still my favorite console.

[@Drinkabeerandplayagameofficial]

My first one was an arcade that I eventually sold to a buddy, now I have a slim and an elite. Still one of my favorite systems ever. Funny enough the ones I see at thrift stores the most are the originals with no hdmi port. Thats a hard no from me every time

[@SuperNicktendo]

Yeah I wouldn't chance it either. I found a slim for $50 and it works like a charm!

[@Canadian_Gamer]

Are you reading a script? I see eye movement 😂 One of my favourite consoles, it would be nice to hook up an older model up to a CRT.

[@SuperNicktendo]

Yeah I use a script/teleprompter for all my videos. I changed the location of my camera so I'm a bit closer to it so the eye movement is a bit more obvious. Makes it infinity easier to edit

[@joedent3323]

Interesting video.

[@SuperNicktendo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thewhitepanther6052]

This system broke my heart. Got the red rings of death. Was still under warranty so i sent it to get fixed. Microsoft sent it back and said it wasnt under warranty anymore! Pretty sure it was id only had it a year! 😢😢

[@The_Bearded_Warrior]

The Xbox 360 Is Definitely An All Time Great, Especially To Have In Your Collection. This Was An Awesome Follow-Up Of The OG Xbox With New Titles & Exclusives, Talk About A Game Changer. This Is One Of My Top Favorite Consoles Of Gen 6 That I Still Currently Play Till This Day. 👌🏾🤟🏾💯

[@rugga3267]

Where should i buy a xbox 360 from

[@emprex122]

PS3, also no SSD upgrade?

[@Synth_enjoyer]

I still have my Halo 4 limited edition 360 console w/controllers.

[@jacobporter419]

I just want to play my Street Fighter X Tekken man 🤣

[@pokiblue5870]

Hi 👋 im shopping for xbox 360 on marketplace and i see so many models and im lost 😅 i just dont want ring of death and i want to install the best mod chip for homebrew but unsure the models…should i buy a black fat xbox 360 250gb ? Or the very last version of xbox360…but i heard its easier to mod older models ? 😵‍💫

[@Turner_D_Century]

Toshiba’s HDDVD had a tough road against the PS3’s built-in Blu-ray

[@SuperNicktendo]

yeah having a built in blu-ray was an advantage even if it took a bit for the price to come down.