The 360 thread!

[Flabio]

Stranglehold looks like fun, but I won't be getting it just yet as there's simply going to be no time for me to play it. One to pick up during one of the lulls in the release schedule in spring methinks.

[disciple]

Can I ask a question.

With the new Premium coming out sometime soon with HDMI and 65nm I'm looking to grab a 360.

Now it seems you can get the HDMI edition from the US already (65nm not yet confirmed) http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5348938 and looking at the price $350 comes to around £200 + postage.

So I'm thinking of ordering one from the US, the price is around the same, the console will be available sooner, US games are cheaper, games get released in the US sooner.

Obviously I wil have to take care of the 100v/240v issue and I think I will find it won't play UK regioned HD-DVDs but otherwise it should be fine right?

Is this a bad idea?

[Sir_LANs-a-lot]

You'll most likely get walloped for large import duty on that too don't forget..

Personally, I'd hold out for a UK one.

[WiredWorm]

Don't forget to factor in any import tax and duties that you might be liable for - anything over £17 in value will have these charges applied (assuming they pick it up - which they're likely to unless the seller falsely declares the value).

Also, as for games being released sooner - I don't think that's really such a selling point nowadays as most US releases seem to either be released at the same time in the UK or a few days after (Bioshock for example is out on 24th August in the UK and 21st August in the US). Also keep in mind that a lot of US released games will still work on a UK-based console - just so long as they aren't region locked.

[mamemeister]

Track and Field this Wednesday - 400 points

Yawn.

You either love T&F or hate it. Its one of the very few games that actually tests your physical prowess and it's for that reason there's a big following of this game, myself included.

Nicking a 1/10th of a second off your PB to move you above your mate in a league table is very satisfying.

I'm guessing thru the lack of seeing any familiar names not many here are playing it.

Come on in, its great fun.

[disciple]

You'll most likely get walloped for large import duty on that too don't forget..

Don't forget to factor in any import tax and duties

I added 17.5%, that's why it's £200. I just haven't factored in postage, hence + P&P.

I don't think *duty* charges would apply would they? That's for booze and shit.

Personally, I'd hold out for a UK one.

Thanks, but why?

Also, as for games being released sooner - I don't think that's really such a selling point nowadays as most US releases seem to either be released at the same time in the UK or a few days after (Bioshock for example is out on 24th August in the UK and 21st August in the US). Also keep in mind that a lot of US released games will still work on a UK-based console - just so long as they aren't region locked.

Yeah I guess there's always the tax on importing a game too.[/quote]

[mightyzim]

Can I ask a question.

With the new Premium coming out sometime soon with HDMI and 65nm I'm looking to grab a 360.

Now it seems you can get the HDMI edition from the US already (65nm not yet confirmed) http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5348938 and looking at the price $350 comes to around £200 + postage.

So I'm thinking of ordering one from the US, the price is around the same, the console will be available sooner, US games are cheaper, games get released in the US sooner.

Obviously I wil have to take care of the 100v/240v issue and I think I will find it won't play UK regioned HD-DVDs but otherwise it should be fine right?

Is this a bad idea?

I would say the death rate of 360s would put me off this idea as I think you would have to send it back to the usa for a fix.

[disciple]

Good point, maybe I'll wait then.

[chub]

You'll most likely get walloped for large import duty on that too don't forget..

Don't forget to factor in any import tax and duties

I added 17.5%, that's why it's £200. I just haven't factored in postage, hence + P&P.

I don't think *duty* charges would apply would they? That's for booze and shit.

I believe you get taxed by customs on anything over a certain value that comes in from outside the EU.

[chub]

Track and Field this Wednesday - 400 points

Yawn.

You either love T&F or hate it. Its one of the very few games that actually tests your physical prowess and it's for that reason there's a big following of this game, myself included.

Nicking a 1/10th of a second off your PB to move you above your mate in a league table is very satisfying.

I'm guessing thru the lack of seeing any names ot many here are playing it.

Come on in, its great fun.

OK, you've convinced me. I haven't played a joystick waggler for years, but this does seem like a bit of fun. I've only had a quick go so far, but I'll have a proper go later when (if) this heat subsides a bit.

[PVB]

You'll most likely get walloped for large import duty on that too don't forget..

Don't forget to factor in any import tax and duties

I added 17.5%, that's why it's £200. I just haven't factored in postage, hence + P&P.

I don't think *duty* charges would apply would they? That's for booze and shit.

I believe you get taxed by customs on anything over a certain value that comes in from outside the EU.

And any added 'admin costs' that the carrier adds on to process the Customs charges.

The main problem will be getting the 360 fixed if it goes wrong; I'm wondering how you'd phone the US MS support line to get the console to MS (usually collected by the MS carrier, AFAIK), so you really should think long and hard about when/where you buy it.

[disciple]

You'll most likely get walloped for large import duty on that too don't forget..

Don't forget to factor in any import tax and duties

I added 17.5%, that's why it's £200. I just haven't factored in postage, hence + P&P.

I don't think *duty* charges would apply would they? That's for booze and shit.

I believe you get taxed by customs on anything over a certain value that comes in from outside the EU.

Err, I've added tax! See above.

[disciple]

You'll most likely get walloped for large import duty on that too don't forget..

Don't forget to factor in any import tax and duties

I added 17.5%, that's why it's £200. I just haven't factored in postage, hence + P&P.

I don't think *duty* charges would apply would they? That's for booze and shit.

I believe you get taxed by customs on anything over a certain value that comes in from outside the EU.

And any added 'admin costs' that the carrier adds on to process the Customs charges.

The main problem will be getting the 360 fixed if it goes wrong; I'm wondering how you'd phone the US MS support line to get the console to MS (usually collected by the MS carrier, AFAIK), so you really should think long and hard about when/where you buy it.

Well that's about a tenner isn't it. to be honest I didn't rally want to get hung up on all the cost bits cos that's bloomin' obvious and is why I added it all in at the start.

I was looking for answer really on usage issues and such. Yes getting the bloody thing fixed when it blows up is a biggy and will probably stop me buying one to be honest.

[WiredWorm]

I think PVB hit the nail on the head - the repair and warranty issue is probably more of a problem than any costs you may incurr for importing the unit.

Heck, I bought my unit from Argos online and I regret even doing that in some ways - had I bought it from a high street store I could have tried Skweeks trick and just took it back to them for a replacement when my unit packed up.

And as for Track & Field - I downloaded the demo and wasn't expecting much - I quickly got hooked and as mamemeister points out there's something really addictive about trying to knock your times down. It's good fun - even more so when you start comparing your own scores against your fellow Yak yakkers!!

[disciple]

Yeah, mightzim said the same too.

Let's hope the UK get it sooner rather than later then!

I think a lot of people are waiting, sales should take a healthy jump once they release.