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Old Dec 20th, 2005, 11:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Been hearing the xbox original (NOT 360) will drop price to make way for the new Xbox 360 so i'm wondering about possible prices during Boxing Day.

I'd really like to get one, futureshop had a good deal a week back at $189 but its back up to $199, any hope for around $149?

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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 12:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I wouldn't pay any more than $150 for a new Xbox. Talked to some guys at Future Shop, they all said there's not going to be any special deals, but who really knows I guess.
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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 12:30 AM   #3 (permalink)
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weird i keep seeing the #444 lol your post count is 444 at this time

Anyway, that sucks, no price drop on it?

I heard Microsoft loses money on each sale of the original Xbox because Nvidia gets all the money or something...i don't know

Yeah i want to pay $150 new xbox...Please!!!!
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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 12:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
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i was wondering when the big price drop would happen until i finally gave up and bought one used. if you're lucky and vigilant, you might find a good deal.

i found a modded one with 120gig hard drive (30 games) and controllers for $195. i recently saw someone posting theirs (unmodded) for $100 in craigslist.org

if you could find one for 150 i'd think about buying it new, but like the previous poster said, anything more's a bit pricey.
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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 08:21 AM   #5 (permalink)
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I have been waiting for the price drop too. I ended up buying it at zellers because I need it for Christmas.

In the current flyer http://hbc.flyerservices.com/noncach...n/interim.asp?
page 26 I think, they have the bundle with Forza and Fusion Frenzy for $199.99 but it also includes an extra wireless controller worth about $30.

Not great, but a bit better than the Futureshop deal. If you can wait, there probably will be better deals in January or so IMO.
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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 01:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
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for the curious, FS had some crazy $100 deal for an XBOX console + game bundle (Halo2 i think?) a while back...

but it was OOS b4 many could grab a hold of 1....
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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 09:19 PM   #7 (permalink)
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hrmmmm the Futureshop boxing day flyer has them for $159.99 but they are factory refurbished and they seem to be lacking 2 games that the holiday bundle comes with
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Old Dec 21st, 2005, 10:49 PM   #8 (permalink)
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anyone know what warranty is like on Factory Refurbished items? Same as a new item?
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 12:18 AM   #9 (permalink)
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hrmmmm the Futureshop boxing day flyer has them for $159.99 but they are factory refurbished and they seem to be lacking 2 games that the holiday bundle comes with
FS last year had the refurbished on sale but it turns out that they didnthave any so they ended up giving my brother a new xbox for the same price. So u never know they might do it again!
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 01:23 AM   #10 (permalink)
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hrmmm well the current holiday package at futureshop is $199.99 NON refurbished, 2 games...might be worth it more to spend $40.00 get the 2 games and newer (non refurbished) system.
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 09:14 AM   #11 (permalink)
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This doesn't exactly apply but I bought a refurb one from EB about 4 years ago and it came with a 90 day warranty. I've never had any problems with it either so that was nice!
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 10:12 AM   #12 (permalink)
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This doesn't exactly apply but I bought a refurb one from EB about 4 years ago and it came with a 90 day warranty. I've never had any problems with it either so that was nice!
hmmmm thanks i've tried EB games they are sold out of used Xbox in my city
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 10:29 AM   #13 (permalink)
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I bought mine 2 years ago at Futureshop.

They had "Factory refurbished" one at 199$ in store. But Online, it was 199$ for brand new. So you have some hope for online deal.

I was overkill and I did a price match the boxing day.. Man 3 hours to save 40$ (but I didn't had a credit card by this time)


So, keep an eye online and don't make price match on boxing day.. it's terrible
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 01:33 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Unless you have your heart set on modding it, I would save more money and get a 360. MS is running away from XBOX 1 as fast as they can.
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Old Dec 22nd, 2005, 02:19 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Unless you have your heart set on modding it

Hellz yeah!

& 360 is wayyyyyyyyyyyy too much money right now, I'm trying to look for the cheapest Xbox deal for a reason (I aint got the bling)

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