FS/BB or EB Games to Buy Xbox?

I was about to go to EB Games during lunch to get my xbox.

Should I get it at FS or BB instead? Is there a difference in some kind of warranty? EB Games just told me on the phone that there is only a 90 Day Manufacturer's warranty on it.

Does FS and BB offer a different one? Someone please answer quick, i'm going in like 2 hours


**EDIT**

I called futureshop and they said its a 90 Day Manufacturer's Warranty as well, however I can get a 2 year warranty from futureshop if I pay $30. Did anyone else do that? Is it worth it? Thx.

EB warranties on xbox is $25 for one year, $34 (I believe) for two. The difference is, for EB warranties, they'll swap it for you on the spot, no questions asked. And you can return it at any EB games store. We got a few back with tray jams, and just swapped them for new ones. By default, EB only covers the first 14 days, 15-90 is you sweet talking Microsoft, 90+ is good luck, have fun!

And we've all heard about the horror stories with FS's warranties... don't know if BB is any better.

hmm.......thanks......so i'm guessing EB would be the best way to go?

only reason i asked was i remmeber someone on the forums saying not to get consoles from EB......i really dont/cant remember the reasoning why....i just wanted to make sure......guess i'll get it at EB then....

hope i dont get jumped on the subway ride home.....maybe i'll wrap it up in newspaper before i leave

Ahhh, so the purchase is finally being made.

Getting any games with the console at lunch today?

Originally Posted by [Fallen Angel]

Ahhh, so the purchase is finally being made.

Getting any games with the console at lunch today?

yep....bundle comes with top spin and amped 2....dont really care about amped 2....just wanted topspin...and ordered ninja gaiden off bestbuy.ca with $5 coupon code....should be delivered today/tmmw/friday

Originally Posted by SwiZz

and ordered ninja gaiden off bestbuy.ca with $5 coupon code....should be delivered today/tmmw/friday

I would have rented that game before you bought it, but too late for that.

I've been pretty vocal about that game in the past. It has the worst camera control of any game I've played.

Originally Posted by Carnage

I would have rented that game before you bought it, but too late for that.

I've been pretty vocal about that game in the past. It has the worst camera control of any game I've played.

eya i know.......i just couldn't resist......watching all the trailers/gameplay footage sorta just got to me

Well as long as you've been warned.

There is a fix available/on the way for it, though you have to have xbox live.

Originally Posted by SwiZz

I was about to go to EB Games during lunch to get my xbox.

Should I get it at FS or BB instead? Is there a difference in some kind of warranty? EB Games just told me on the phone that there is only a 90 Day Manufacturer's warranty on it.

Does FS and BB offer a different one? Someone please answer quick, i'm going in like 2 hours


**EDIT**

I called futureshop and they said its a 90 Day Manufacturer's Warranty as well, however I can get a 2 year warranty from futureshop if I pay $30. Did anyone else do that? Is it worth it? Thx.

Ah Swizz you know I would've sold you my xbox.... PM me.

Originally Posted by vonteego

Ah Swizz you know I would've sold you my xbox.... PM me.

haha ya i know, i PM'd you back about it dind't i?.....i didn't want the green xbox =)...if you had the black one, i would've surely taken it off you.

To be honest, I wouldn't go to EB for games unless it's a trade in 3 get it free deal but they do price match. But for consoles, they're the same price, if not, they'll match it anyways. Also, I feel that their warranty is better than FS (dunno about BB) since I don't think I've ever heard a good story about FS warranties.

Originally Posted by Dymis

unless it's a trade in 3 get it free deal

So how does that deal work? Is it any 3 games can be traded for 1 new game?

I was considering selling my copy of Fable that came with my crystal Xbox(and possibly crimson skies). It might be cheaper to wait, pick up some game as cheap as possible used, and then turn it into a new game.

Originally Posted by Carnage

So how does that deal work? Is it any 3 games can be traded for 1 new game?

I was considering selling my copy of Fable that came with my crystal Xbox(and possibly crimson skies). It might be cheaper to wait, pick up some game as cheap as possible used, and then turn it into a new game.

i asked them about this the other day...i'm not sure if its any game u can get for 3 games.....like i saw a sign saying trade in 3 games for a new copy of Halo 2.......so maybe its on specific games...but i'm guessing u can ask for other games instead of halo 2...

as for the games u can trade in....theres a list of specific games...i'm not sure where to get the proper list....u should just call in and mention the names of 3 games ur considering to give and they'll say yes/no...

cause otherwise ppl could simply trade in 3 catwoman games for xbox which were like $10 each at walmart once, and get Halo 2 for $30 =)

Sounds about right.

I'd be pretty shocked if Fable/Crimson Skies weren't on that list.

So if I could find a game on the list cheap used I might be able to save some money.

There is a manual camera fix for Ninja Gaiden if you're a Live! subscriber (sign up for a free 2 month trial).
Makes the game way more fun and not stuck to stupid "dramatic" camera angles that are useless and get in the way of good gameplay.
More details: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/532/532309p1.html