Quote Originally Posted by NorthernChaosGod View Post
The RROD is not inevitable...

Secondly, I'm sure if you call Live to tell them you bought a used system they would un-ban it.
Well firstly I agree everyone bitches on about the RROD, I have had my 20gb model for several years now (since around the time mass effect came out) No problems here. Also Microsoft offers a 5 year warranty on all 360s by default (hence I suggest getting a new one)

Secondly...If you brought a second hand console, Live would be under no obligations to unban you 1) they have probably heard this in the past as an attempt to get unbanned and 2) Microsoft make absoloutely no profit from the sale of the console which means they have no obligations to then help the owner of the console.

Personally, I suggest buying a new 360 super elite model the 250gb hd will be useful and since there are 2 or 3 packs for it, 1) forza 3, 2) MW2, and I believe they've done one for Dragon Age somewhere. If you won't get the super elite, get an elite and be done with it. The benefits of having a new console of any type far outstrip the benefit of lower cost for second hand consoles.