60GB Starter Pack

[The Teej]

I hadn't seen any topics about this, haven't even heard about it on the news and such, but we got these in work today much to my surprise. It's a 60GB Starter Kit for 360 Arcades (and cores), it comes with a 60GB HDD, 3 months Live, an ethernet cable and a wired headset. Not so great for those who are looking to buy a new XBOX 360 (seen as Live subscription for 3 months is ?14.99 and the arcade games probably only come to about ?12 anyway), but great for those looking for a fairly cheap upgrade from their Arcades/Cores, or even their 20GB Premiums.

http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Hardware/Acc...GB-Starter-Kit/

[Brad.]

I was thinking about buying this, then selling the 3 month code for ?12 and the headset for around ?8.

Makes the 60gb hard drive a lot cheape:p:p

[+Audioboxer Subscriber²]

I was thinking about buying this, then selling the 3 month code for ?12 and the headset for around ?8.

Makes the 60gb hard drive a lot cheape:p:p

Or you can buy a 120GB for ?40, instead of a 60GB for ?:p0 :p

[rage710]

Good idea, BUT it doesn't show which headset it comes with. There is one where the mute toggle switch and volume control is at the plug (on the controller). There is also one where the volume switch and mute toggle is on the cord (about 1/2 way up). The latter sucks, and I cant find the other in stores (my first one got sucked up the vaccume cleaner).

[Brad.]

Or you can buy a 120GB for ?40, instead of a 60GB for ?4:p:p

That was the plan before anyone here explained buying and installing a 120gb HDD, which is now what i'll d:p:p

[Kushan]

Good idea, BUT it doesn't show which headset it comes with. There is one where the mute toggle switch and volume control is at the plug (on the controller). There is also one where the volume switch and mute toggle is on the cord (about 1/2 way up). The latter sucks, and I cant find the other in stores (my first one got sucked up the vaccume cleaner).

I've got both types (the latter came with the messenger pad) and I can't tell the difference, aside from the differently placed volume/mute controls?

[rage710]

I've got both types (the latter came with the messenger pad) and I can't tell the difference, aside from the differently placed volume/mute controls?

I guess its just down to preference, as when im playing a game of COD, for example, I like to talk to people in the room with me, as well as my friends in game, so its a hastle to take my hands off..I know. Im picky.. :rolleyes:

And I didn't answer your question..its pretty much the same as the other one, just with the control difference.

[Guyro]

ive got both types one which came with my xbox and a new one coz the first was going, well the new one brand new is worse than my 2 year old headset

[DigitalE]

when im playing a game of COD, for example, I like to talk to people in the room with me, as well as my friends in game, so its a hastle to take my hands off..I know. Im picky.. :rolleyes:

same here. I mute/unmute my mic a lot during games :whistle:

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

Good idea, BUT it doesn't show which headset it comes with. There is one where the mute toggle switch and volume control is at the plug (on the controller). There is also one where the volume switch and mute toggle is on the cord (about 1/2 way up). The latter sucks, and I cant find the other in stores (my first one got sucked up the vaccume cleaner).

I'm fairly certain the headset with mute/volume controls on the wire only comes with the chatpad, at least it does over here in the UK.

I agree on the quality of it though, it really sucks compared to the bundled headset with XBL subs etc.

[Kushan]

I'm fairly certain the headset with mute/volume controls on the wire only comes with the chatpad, at least it does over here in the UK.

I agree on the quality of it though, it really sucks compared to the bundled headset with XBL subs etc.

Actually I've seen those same ones being sold separately in one of our newer Game stores, so they could be replacing them all with that design.

[Phemo]

I'm fairly certain the headset with mute/volume controls on the wire only comes with the chatpad, at least it does over here in the UK.

I agree on the quality of it though, it really sucks compared to the bundled headset with XBL subs etc.

New consoles also come with the newer headsets with volume controls on the wire. I bought a USA 360 a few weeks ago and that had one in the box. Come to think of it, I think my UK Elite I bought over a year ago might have come with one too.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

No idea. How does it connect to the controller then, seeing as the volume controls are on the wire instead? :/

^ I replaced my console last year and it still had the older headset. It was one of the newer Falcon chipsets too.

[Kushan]

The bottom of the 360 pad is just a 2.5mm jack.

[0verseer]

On a similar subject, I previously had a Premium 20 gig, and i've just bought a new 60 gig pro. I know I need a migration kit to transfer my saves/downloads etc, and just wondered the best place to get one? Looked on eBay and they are going for silly money (especially for something you only use once). And I read that you need an Elite to get a free one from Microsoft.

[Kushan]

Phone Microsoft and ask them, the only reason people state that you "need an elite" was because for quite a long time, they were the only consoles with bigger hard drives.

[I8PP]

Phone Microsoft and ask them, the only reason people state that you "need an elite" was because for quite a long time, they were the only consoles with bigger hard drives.

I called them when i got the 60GB pack, I had to correct the rep on a number of things he said (one of which was the transfer kit was available in store!) and after being put on hold for almost 10 minutes while he spoke with someone he suggested I get an unofficial transfer kit available at stores but was not supported... which also does not exist! I ebayed for a memory unit to transfer saves in the end :crazy:

[Kushan]

Well that's a bit ****! I guess you could look on ebay, there's bound to be some floating around on account of Microsoft telling people to just throw it away.

[I8PP]

Well that's a bit ****! I guess you could look on ebay, there's bound to be some floating around on account of Microsoft telling people to just throw it away.

Oh there are... if you're willing to part with 30-50+shipping! :rolleyes:

[Ayepecks]

Question: does the transfer pack only come with the Elite, or does it also come with the 120GB HDD?

[Brad.]

Question: does the transfer pack only come with the Elite, or does it also come with the 120GB HDD?

It comes with the 120GB hard drive or if you buy an Elite console you need to order a transfer kit from MS.

[DrunknMunky Veteran]

The bottom of the 360 pad is just a 2.5mm jack.

Why do I keep thinking those two prongs beside the jack actually do something :pinch: nm.

Anyways, still interesting to see if they are selling them seperate or including them with the SKUs now.

[Kushan]

Oh those two prongs definitely do something, just not with the headset. I'm sure the chatpad uses them.

[Brad.]

Oh those two prongs definitely do something, just not with the headset. I'm sure the chatpad uses them.

I'm now looking at the chatpad Jack and the two prongs each have 2 gold strips on. So yeah.

[Kushan]

I wouldn't be surprised if it was some sort of malformed USB port or something, but since the chatpad is the only thing that seems to use it, doesn't seem much use in figuring it out lol