so… I can get an XBox 360 for £160 (saving £40).
Or, y’know, save up for a laptop so I can play Civilisation 5 and Portal 2.
Or a mobile phone since my G1 is going the way of the ghost.
Or just save up for my forthcoming child.
Decisions, decisions…
So what brilliantly cool games can I play with the XBox 360 that I can’t play with my PS3? (which is gathering dust in the corner, alas!)
at 11:37 am
Obviously there are LOADS of brilliant games for the Xbox, but it does depend what kind of games you like…
In terms of puzzle games, I reiterate the list gave you on Twitter:
Peggle, Droplitz, Braid, Chime, Hexic, Geometry Wars, all on XBLA all fab.
Portal 2 will be on Xbox so no worries there.
If you want fun, colourful good time games – all the Lego franchise games are excellent, also both Viva Pinata games, Sonic and SEGA Superstars Racing,
For comic geekdom X-Men Origins: Wolverine isn't bad but Batman:Arkham Asylum is the Daddy of those, and the second one is out next year. (but those are also PS3, thinking about it)
Zombies: Dead Rising (2nd one due soon) and both Left 4 Deads
For utterly bonkers hatstand what the eff? Bayonetta (actually I think that's PS3 too)
For Space Saga – Mass Effect 1 & 2 (3 may be out next year, more likely 2012)
Scene It and Trivial Pursuits are also excellent and good group games.
Does that help? 😉
at 1:12 pm
I'm in the market for a new 360 as my old one decided to RRoD and cannot be salvaged. Your post prompted me to do some investigation:
With the voucher from Microsoft Store you're actually paying £170, with £9.80 to be claimed back in 12 months time (assuming the voucher site is still in existence).
From Amazon they're £190 but come with a 12 month subscription to XBOX Live, worth £31, and an HDMI cable, worth £3.
From Argos they're £200 but with a three game bundle – Gears of War 2, PGR4, Fable 2 – worth approximately £15.
From Game they're £210 but with a two game bundle – Forza 3 and Bioshock 2 – worth approximately £16.
All things considered I'm inclined to go for the Amazon option. I appreciate this isn't what you asked, but thought it would be of interest.