[skunky x]

Ok, I wasn't sure how to word the title, but hopefully this will make sense.

I was looking to buy my boyfriend an Xbox 360 for Christmas, and providing I get a job, I need to start saving now. But it just occurred to me that the Xbox has been out for years which probably means it's due for an upgrade. Whilst he'd be totally happy with an Xbox 360, specs wise, if there's a new one coming out in the next month, I'd rather see if I can get that than buying something lower spec.

I've heard rumours about the so-called 'Xbox 720' and I just want to check that it's not coming out soon, and you guys might know better than a complete newb to gaming like me? I saw rumours that were it was out for Xmas 2013, but is that pretty much definite?

Thanks!

[Mr_WillCarroll95]

There shouldn't be another console until LATE next year. I could be wrong, but don't listen to the rumours.


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[smd4std]

don't be a bitch get him a ps3.

[skunky x]

(Original post by Mr_WillCarroll95)
There shouldn't be another console until LATE next year. I could be wrong, but don't listen to the rumours.


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Thanks =]

(Original post by smd4std)
don't be a bitch get him a ps3.

Or I could just stick to the thing I know he likes and get him a present he actually wants?

[Left Hand Drive]

(Original post by skunky x)
Thanks =]


Or I could just stick to the thing I know he likes and get him a present he actually wants?

Don't listen to the troll. Get him an Xbox. My girlfriend got me one and its the best present I've ever received.

Why is it better? Because it just is!

[skunky x]

(Original post by Left Hand Drive)
Don't listen to the troll. Get him an Xbox. My girlfriend got me one and its the best present I've ever received.

Why is it better? Because it just is!

I can't help myself. I know I shouldn't respond but...!

Cool. It's sounding more and more like a good idea.

[syuuki]

Kinect FTW :P

[Seek Help]

(Original post by smd4std)
don't be a bitch get him a ps3.

lool iv been lolin at all ur comments lmao

[Left Hand Drive]

(Original post by skunky x)
I can't help myself. I know I shouldn't respond but...!

Cool. It's sounding more and more like a good idea.

Aye xbox you should be able to get a package with some games and controllers.

[skunky x]

(Original post by Left Hand Drive)
Aye xbox you should be able to get a package with some games and controllers.

I'll probably get him FIFA. And maybe a Kinect.

All depends on whether I get a job. If I don't that plan's kinda scuppered anyway.

[Luffy.]

Wow xbox 360 as a present. Will you be my girlfriend?

[skunky x]

(Original post by Luffy.)
Wow xbox 360 as a present. Will you be my girlfriend?

Hahaha. We've been together 2 years nearly, to be fair, and last christmas he got me some Swarovski earrings and Chanel perfume. I have to say I felt bad handing over my presents after that...

[Happydude]

(Original post by skunky x)
Hahaha. We've been together 2 years nearly, to be fair, and last christmas he got me some Swarovski earrings and Chanel perfume. I have to say I felt bad handing over my presents after that...

Me and my girlfriend have been together for longer than two years!

Where the hell is my xbox :O

[skunky x]

(Original post by Happydude)
Me and my girlfriend have been together for longer than two years!

Where the hell is my xbox :O

Ahahaha. Well. Just have to start cooking her dinner and maybe she'll get you one!

Or maybe I'm just an idiot by contemplating not going out in order to buy my boyfriend an Xbox.

[Miss Trololol]

Get him an Xbox when you can. You'll have his unconditional love for life

[GrazzleDazzle]

I have an Xbox 360. Its soo awesome but yes a next gen Xbox will be coming out end of 2013 according to leaked legal documents. However.. support for the Xbox 360 will stay strong for some years after like sony did for PS2 for the first few years PS3 was out. So yeah you could get him one .

[internet tough guy]

Kind of a crap time to be buying an xbox360 or a ps3 since the next generation of consoles will no doubt be coming out in the next year or the year after. I can't help but think you won't be getting the maximum value out of the money you've paid even though I know that support and new games releases for these current consoles will remain for at least another 4 or so. Maybe thats just me though

[rich2606]

(Original post by internet tough guy)
Kind of a crap time to be buying an xbox360 or a ps3 since the next generation of consoles will no doubt be coming out in the next year or the year after. I can't help but think you won't be getting the maximum value out of the money you've paid even though I know that support and new games releases for these current consoles will remain for at least another 4 or so. Maybe thats just me though

I disagree, it's the perfect time. The consoles themselves are cheaper/more reliable than ever, and after nearly 7 years for the Xbox and 6 for the PS3 there is a rich library of (now heavily discounted) great games to play. Playing even a fraction of them will keep anyone entertained for years. I can easily think of 50+ games from this generation that I would recommend to people.

Also anyone who buys a new console in the first year it comes out has more money than sense, so it's really at least two years before a normal person should consider upgrading.

[skunky x]

(Original post by rich2606)
I disagree, it's the perfect time. The consoles themselves are cheaper/more reliable than ever, and after nearly 7 years for the Xbox and 6 for the PS3 there is a rich library of (now heavily discounted) great games to play. Playing even a fraction of them will keep anyone entertained for years. I can easily think of 50+ games from this generation that I would recommend to people.

Also anyone who buys a new console in the first year it comes out has more money than sense, so it's really at least two years before a normal person should consider upgrading.

That's what I figured - I know for a fact he doesn't care about the graphics and such - as long as it plays games. If I can get him a console which has FIFA and some variation of cricket on it, he'll be more than happy!

[internet tough guy]

(Original post by rich2606)
I disagree, it's the perfect time. The consoles themselves are cheaper/more reliable than ever, and after nearly 7 years for the Xbox and 6 for the PS3 there is a rich library of (now heavily discounted) great games to play. Playing even a fraction of them will keep anyone entertained for years. I can easily think of 50+ games from this generation that I would recommend to people.

Also anyone who buys a new console in the first year it comes out has more money than sense, so it's really at least two years before a normal person should consider upgrading.

Yeah maybe its just me though, I'm more into online gaming which relies on there being as many people as possible. You can probably still get a good few years out of xboxlive if you get the console now, but I still think you're not going to be getting as much out of your money as say if you bought it 3-4 years ago which IMO would've been the best time to buy if there is such a thing. But thats not to say its completely pointless buying a console right now though.