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The dude guy
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 04:02
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My dad and I went to Wal-Mart to buy relatives Christmas presents. I decided to wander off to the electronics section. I went to play the Xbox 360 they had there when guess what? You probably guesses already, I saw a $400 Xbox 360 (the good one). I ran across the store looking for my dad. Of course, my dad being himself, didn't know what in the world I was talking about. So I had to bring him there to show him it. We bought it (along with the other presents) and went home. My dad and I are reselling it on ebay and we're hoping to get some profit.

Great story huh? Fortunately for me, it's true.

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dark coder
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 04:46
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not bad some on ebay are going for 900$


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Megaton Cat
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 04:57 Edited at: 22nd Dec 2005 04:58
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Wow - out of the blue, not even knowing what it is, your Dad bought a $400 video-game system just because you told him to?

Trade parents? Please?


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The dude guy
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 05:14
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I told my dad to because we can get some good profit off these and that they will probably sell for at least $600-$700 (not to ruin the joke Megaton Cat)

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Cash Curtis II
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 07:27
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Pretty nice dad. I didn't have hot water growing up. I'd have to boil water for a bath. The only thing I'd get from Wal-Mart were Rustler jeans *shudder* and school supplies. Now I'm the Godfather. Go figure...


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Pincho Paxton
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 10:39
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What is THE GOOD XBOX? I don't know what you mean. Is there a special Xbox?

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dark coder
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 12:49
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think he means premium


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Nicholas Thompson
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:01
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Isn't "The Good XBox" a kind of ironic description?


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Mnemonix
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 03:38
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Its an oxymoron

WE SHALL BECOME ALL POWERFUL! CRUSH THE LESSER RACES! CONQUER THE GALAXY! UNIMAGINABLE POWER! UNLIMITED RICE PUDDING ! ! ! ETC. ! ! ! ETC.! ! !
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Raven
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 12:31
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I'm not sure I understand the point of this story...
$400 is more than what the R.R.P should be isn't it? Atleast according to what Microsoft said at X05, and if it isn't then hell you yanks are getting ripped off.

But whatever, personally if I could get a new console "cheap" I'd keep the bugger for myself. Then again that's probably just me.. then again I'm still trying to get used to playing all of the titles with one hand still. Bitch when you break bones

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Dazzag
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 13:40
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Personally I liked the one where they smashed up a 360 in front of a line of people who were waiting all night. Probably the same people who did the same thing with an iPod.

Cheers

I am 99% probably lying in bed right now... so don't blame me for crappy typing
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Cash Curtis II
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 18:23 Edited at: 23rd Dec 2005 18:25
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@Raven-
Quote: "$400 is more than what the R.R.P should be isn't it? Atleast according to what Microsoft said at X05, and if it isn't then hell you yanks are getting ripped off."

Wow, you work for Microsoft? Ummm... cool... Damned Yanks...

Quote: "Bitch when you break bones"

That sucks. Who broke your hand? Money or anger? Mafia or bully? Too much chess, perhaps? Or typing misleading crap on these forums?


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Jeku
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 18:43
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Quote: "Or typing misleading crap on these forums?"


WTF--- he comes back for one day and already a noob is talking smack. Let's have some respect here, people.


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Cash Curtis II
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 18:50 Edited at: 23rd Dec 2005 19:09
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Quote: "he comes back for one day and already a noob is talking smack. "

Ouch. Noob? I'm offended. Please explain that one, Jeku.

I think he's earned it. I've seen a lot of questionable things come from him. I see them as misleading. That makes me a noob? If respect is due, please tell me why, instead of just being condescending. I am currently unaware.


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Ian T
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 20:05
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Well I certainly don't see any respect being owed

Anyway, well spent $400, hope you make a profit.


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The dude guy
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 22:37
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I didn't sell it
Oh well.

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Ian T
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 22:54
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Well if your dad hasn't disowned you by now, then damn


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Cash Curtis II
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Posted: 24th Dec 2005 02:01 Edited at: 24th Dec 2005 02:03
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Quote: "I didn't sell it
Oh well."

Well, you did buy it kind of close to Christmas. Nobody that bought it could have gotten it in time anyway.
Hey, watch out for your dad, he might not like the Oh well part


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Me!
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Posted: 24th Dec 2005 15:50
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Quote: "Quote: "I didn't sell it
Oh well."
Well, you did buy it kind of close to Christmas. Nobody that bought it could have gotten it in time anyway.
Hey, watch out for your dad, he might not like the Oh well part

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@the dude guy: ha ha ha! guess what your sole chrissy pressy is gonna be ..... buhahahahahahaha!




(just kidding...I wouldn`t wish an Xbox 360 on anybody)

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The dude guy
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Posted: 24th Dec 2005 16:58
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We're returning it :p

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1tg46
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Posted: 24th Dec 2005 17:38
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***bashing head against table?

Reality is an illusion brought on by the absence of alcohol - this is not a literal statement

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The dude guy
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Posted: 25th Dec 2005 18:36
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Actually, I lied. I decided to persuay my dad to let me keep it on 1 condition, I have to pay him back for it

Anyways, my gamertag is andrew12398 if anyone wants to talk to me or something

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Insanity Complex
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Posted: 25th Dec 2005 19:36
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Quote: "I think he's earned it. I've seen a lot of questionable things come from him. I see them as misleading. That makes me a noob? If respect is due, please tell me why, instead of just being condescending. I am currently unaware."


This:
Quote: "he comes back for one day "


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Dave J
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Posted: 26th Dec 2005 00:59
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Yeah, seriously, Cash Curts, you need to get over it. No one cares about what he said anymore, grow the hell up and stop starting flames for no reason.


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Megaton Cat
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Posted: 26th Dec 2005 02:49
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*Cash Curtis II has been kicked from the server*


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Cash Curtis II
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Posted: 26th Dec 2005 08:36
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I didn't realize everyone liked him so much. It didn't even happen that long ago. Whatever.


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Lukas W
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Posted: 26th Dec 2005 10:34
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wait is the 360 really that much?

here in norway it is $200 for the small version and $300 forthe normal version


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tpfkat
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Posted: 26th Dec 2005 11:31
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how about, buy a good pc so you can do everything on it like programming and playing games and paint xbox 360 on it.

a freind bought one and was really dissapointed with it,his pc was running games much better but with all the hype he went and bought one........now i think he wishes hed wasted the cash on beer instead.

i find it strange how easily people are led......psp,xbox 360, nintendo ( dual screen jobbie) and playstation 2,........why????????
if youve got the money for these things then why not just get a pc or laptop,you can do much more and just upgrade them when they slow down?????????? marketing and advertising companys really have an easy job nowadays..
when i was young you had to really think about what you wanted as youd have it for some time,nowadays money is too easy for people to get hold of.....that is until they really need it.

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Pincho Paxton
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I would probably just need a new graphic card to have an XBox 360 equivelent computer, and that would probably cost me £250. But I think that Windows slows down a home computer anyway. I can't imagine running 'The Need For Speed Underground' on my home computer.

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