Difference Between Xbox 360 Core and Xbox 360 “Preimum”
The Xbox 360 is available in two flavors, regular and lite. The Maniac sez, get a "Premium" 360 with all the goodies. You'll be glad you did.
The Xbox 360 "Premium"
The main Xbox kit, is really just "Xbox 360." It has gained the "premium" name by the public, in order to easily tell the difference.
It also comes in a white box, easy to spot for all 360 maniacs. This is the one you want to see Santa bringing down the chimney.
The Xbox 360 sells for $399.00 and includes the following:
Console
Detachable hard drive (20 GB)
2.4 GHz Wireless Controller
Xbox-Live Headset
Component HD-AV cable
Xbox Live Silver membership
One month limited trial membership for Xbox Live Gold
Ethernet cable
Media Remote
The Xbox 360 Core System
The core system is just what the name says, the basic core console. This unit comes in the green box.
The Core System sells for $299 and includes:
Console
Wired Controller with 9ft break-away cable
Standard AV cable
Xbox Live Silver membership
One month limited trial membership for Xbox Live Gold
That's it!
So, if you get the green box (core system), you get no wireless on the controller, no hard drive, no xbox live headset, no ethernet cable and no media remote.
The biggest difference here, is the hard drive. Why? Cuz you need it or a memory unit to save games. The main reason though, is you need it to play your old original xbox games in their new widescreen High Definition glory.
Not worried about old games? Couldn't care less about wireless controllers? Don't have an hdtv? Not worried about save games? (huh?) You won't be playing xbox live? The core system might be for you, but if you answered no to all of these questions, why have a 360 in the first place?
The harddrive alone sells for $100. Why not pony it up to start with, and get the rest for no additional bucks?
Go for the white box, you'll be better off.
To see the differences between the Pro Vs. the Elite 360s, click here.
Here are a few listings at ebay to find one of these cheap:
 Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System - HDMI - 60 GB!!!  US $112.50
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 Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System - HDMI - 60 GB-NICE!!! US $73.09
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 Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro System - 20 GB (NTSC) US $50.00
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Comments (79)
hi theres one question i really need answering… can you play a premium kit on a normal (as in not a HD) tv ?
what is some of your guys xbox live acounts
I’m thinking of buying an Xbox 360 Core and getting the memory card for now (I’m low on money). Later on, I’ll get the hard drive, and I was wondering if I could transfer data I had on the memory card to the hard drive.
does anyone know if u can get the HD cords and use them on the core system and have component video on a HDTV??? please email me back if you know!!!
email to big_mikey_2008@hotmail.com
THANK YOU!
I got a core system off of ebay. It is a core system but the guy who sold it to me bought a hard drive seperately. He sold me this:
Core system ($299)
20 GB Hard Drive ($100)
Media Remote ($40)
Wireless Network Adapter ($100)
Gears Of War ($55)
F.E.A.R. ($40)
Fight Night Round 3 ($30)
2 Wireless Controllers ($100, $50 ea.)
1 Wired Controller(comes w/ core bundle)
Travel Case ($20)
ALL BRAND NEW.
I got that deal for $475.
Retail- $785
Buy a 360 from ebay and you’ll get a good deal. Seriously, at least check it out. I have a wii and a 360 and they are both great. I don’t want a ps3. Too many problems and not many good games.
CAN YOU USE WIRELESS CONTROLLERS ON BOTH CONSOLES?
OR JUST THE WHITE BOX (PREMIUM)?
CAN YOU USE IT ON THE GREEN BOX (CORE)?
Im gnna buy the core system.
Can i use wireless controllers on the xbox 360 CORE?
Can i use a HD(20GB) on the xbox 360 CORE instead of a memory card?
Curtis,
Yes and Yes.
Thanks for answer. =]
And is there anyway of making Xbox games to work on the Xbox 360 core?
Also if i buy seperate wireless controllers from the shop will they work on the Xbox 360 core?
(this is caus you couldnt just borrow a friends and use it for your Xbox 360 or could you?)
Thanks
how many games can be storedon the memory unit (not the hard drive)