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Choosing A Reliable XBOX 360 Games Bundle Wisely and Preventing Future Errors

Everyone would like to have an XBOX 360. Choosing the right XBOX 360 games bundle can be a bit of a chore though. Many people are still afraid of the red ring of death. Also sometimes called the “rrod”. For the most part, these problems have been fixed.

Choosing a version of the console that won’ have the problems is a little problematic for many consumers. Most versions of the XBOX 360 have been upgraded with newer parts to prevent the rrod but there are still other errors that abound with older models. Examples include the E-71, the E-74 and the E-79. Sometimes the issue is with the hardware requiring Microsoft’s assistance if you don’t have the technical skills to fix it.

The latest models are free of these issues. Make your own decisions and choose the right Xbox 360 games bundles. The first one up for consideration is the game of the year edition. The model shown here is the Xbox 360 Elite; it is black and comes bundles with Halo 3 and Fable 2. The majority of the elite systems have a huge 120 gigabyte Hard Drive and hdmi outputs in the rear.

You can expect to pay about five hundred dollars for it.00 USD, and can be kind of expensive. A less feature-packed bundle is the “arcade” bundle, consisting of the basic XBox 360 with 2 Arcade Game sets, and without a hard drive or any memory card. Most arcade models have 256 megabytes of internal storage though, so you can save your games, just no updates or music. This version retails for around $200.00 USD and is the most wallet friendly.

the pro system is now just $300 and middle ground is there00 USD. This pack doesn’t come with any games, unless the store is offering a deal, but it does have some goodies with it. 60 gig hard drive, wireless controller, headset and hdmi output are maily used This is the mid-price entry, and has a good assortment of games included. Don’t worry; there are plenty of demos online that you can play to keep you busy till you can buy some games.

The motherboards are the biggest variations between the types. The arcades are all fitted with the latest motherboards that aren’t as power hungry, or hot, but the pros and elite’s have been a little slower to receive this upgrade. It comes equipped with a wired controller port. The rrod has been eliminated and there is a 1 year warranty out of the box. Just be sure to register.

Only you can choose which Xbox 360 bundle is right for you. In addition to the versions of the XBOX 360 above there are still plenty of old models on the market. It is possible that these could have the rrod error. The best way to check is the manufacturer date on the back; if it was made after the start of 2009 you are okay. You need to decide which end of the spectrum you want – from low to middle to uber expensive.
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Top 10 Xbox Live Arcade Games for Xbox 360 – PART 1/2 (HD)

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Locals Play Games in the Arcade $24.99 Gavin Quirke Locals Play Games in the Arcade – Photographic Print

Rotate Mania Deluxe $9.99 Rotate Mania Deluxe is a puzzle game with elements of Tetris and Collapse games. Rotate each figure to match up triangles of the same color. Clear them all to reveal the picture behind the puzzle! Try strategy and arcade modes for double the fun.

Bubble Town $19.99 “Save Borb Bay from calamity in this addictive arcade/puzzler – one shot from the chute and you’ll be hooked! This MySpace and Facebook phenomenon is now available for download. Bubble Town will test your wits, not just your reflexes. Join an unforgettable cast of characters for an adventure of bubble-popping proportions. Choose from Journey Mode or Arcade Mode, but watch out for the Danger Zone. Pick from four difficulty levels, and rest assured, Bubble Town’s addictive puzzle and arcade gameplay will provide you with hours of fun!”

Sky Taxi 2 – Storm 2012 $19.99 “The president wants you to clean up the pollution that’s causing insane weather around the world. The only problem: avoiding the rogue robots that are attempting to exterminate anyone who comes near them! In the tradition of the best classic platform games comes Sky Taxi 2: Storm 2012, a side-scroller with 275 levels of running, jumping and bouncing off the heads of enemies. With simple controls, colorful graphics, bonuses, arcade mini-games, and tons of secrets, Sky Taxi 2 will keep you hoppin’ and boppin’ for months!”

Namco All-Stars: PAC-MAN $9.99 “PAC-MAN, the world famous arcade classic, returns in this faithful rendition right on your PC! Who can forget the countless hours and quarters spent avoiding pesky ghosts while chompin’ on dots and gobbling up the fruit for bonus points? Play Classic Arcade mode, featuring all the original arcade graphics you know and love, or check out the new Enhanced Mode with updated graphics and sounds! Play through all 256 dot-chomping levels of PAC-MAN and test your skills with all new stats!”

Dark Matter $19.99 “Discover this amazing remake of the classic arcade game Asteroids! Dark Matter uses today’s technology and visually stunning graphics to recreate the excitement and frantic gameplay of the title that made history. In 1980, Asteroids was one of the most commercially successful games that helped to establish videogames as a lasting entertainment medium. Now, embark on 30 various intergalactic missions in Campaign mode or opt to survive an endless attack in Challenge mode.”

Alien Stars $9.99 “Alien Stars combines all the best features of simple arcade games and classic space shooters! Defeat tons of different enemies, blasting through armor and ships as fast as they attack. Take on 11 different missions that feature their own boss fights at the end. Alien Stars is a turbo-charged game with beautiful space graphics and more action than you can imagine!”

The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games $29.96 This book is in New – Excellent condition

Totem Tribe $19.99 “It is the Epoch of the Comet, and Chieftan Aruku must bring peace to a troubled world. Totem Tribe is an arcade game that relies heavily on strategic elements. Build a village and explore uncharted islands to find jewels, complete mission objectives, and understand your surroundings. Build huts, barracks, and scout lodges, and solve puzzles to free other island dwellers. Each island is beautifully crafted and unique, and each mission is a different challenge. If you enjoy puzzles, arcade gameplay, and a little bit of strategy, you’ll love Totem Tribe!”

Farm Craft 2: Global Vegetable Crisis $19.99 “Pick up where Farm Craft left off in Farm Craft 2: Global Vegetable Crisis! Our heroine, Ginger, stumbles upon people making suspicious experimental fruits and vegetables, and it just might lead to a global vegetable crisis. There’s not a minute to lose – it’s up to Ginger to save the world. Farm fruits and veggies, hunt for hidden objects, play arcade games, and more. Dig and plant wherever you want, and find your own way to solve each level’s puzzles. Farm Craft 2: Global Vegetable Crisis is a unique farming game!”

Frogs in Love $19.99 “Embark on a beautiful journey in search of true love! Frogs in Love is a collection of engaging and playful mini games that spread across five expansive ponds. Meet and befriend other characters who will guide you on your quest to dance with your one true love at the Flower Festival. Play 106 beautifully handcrafted levels featuring 13 types of classic arcade gameplay: matching, racing, jumping, catching flies, and more. Leap from lillypad to sandy shore to river rocks and explore your world – Frogs in Love is sure to be a hit in every pond!”

Backyard Sports – Sandlot Sluggers $19.99 “Backyard Sports is back with the all new Sandlot Sluggers, an action-packed, arcade-style baseball game featuring super charged power-ups, new interactive fields, minigames and more that will keep you on your feet with non-stop fun and excitement.”

LUXOR Evolved $19.99 “LUXOR Evolved is a retro-styled arcade shooter that’s faster, more intense, and a more action-packed LUXOR than ever before! The power-ups are bigger and the shooters are stealthier in each of 65 new levels. This classic marble-shooting game has tons of challenges and four fun game modes. Play LUXOR Evolved now!”

Jewel Keepers: Easter Island $19.99 “Reveal the secrets of a mysterious island! Join the professor as he maneuvers through a match-3 arcade of puzzles and quests in Jewel Keepers: Easter Island. Play through 40 levels, spread across the island, while keeping pace with an engaging storyline and real facts about Easter Island.”

Turtle Odyssey 2 $9.99 Follow the continuing story of Ozzy the turtle in Turtle Odyssey 2! Follow Ozzy on the adventure of a lifetime through plenty of classic arcade levels. Collect coins and leap from platform to platform as you defeat villains and follow your pals. Play all 50 beautiful levels of Turtle Odyssey 2!

Project Arcade: Build Your Own Arcade Machine $15.39 The bestseller returns completely updated to include the newest hardware software and techniques for building your own arcade Interest in classical arcade games remains on the rise and with a little money older computer hardware and a little effort you can relive your arcade experiences by building your own arcade machine. The hands-on guide begins with a description of the various types of projects that you can undertake. It then progresses to a review of the audio and video options that are available and looks at the selection of game software and cabinet artwork. Ultimately you’ll learn essential troubleshooting tips and discover how to build arcade controllers and machines that you can enjoy at home with your PC. Serves as a soup-to-nuts guide for building your own arcade machine from the sheets of wood to the finished product Addresses the variety of arcade controls including joysticks buttons spinners trackballs flight yokes and guns Explains how to interface arcade controls to a computer Shares troubleshooting tips as well as online resources for help and inspiration Project Arcade Second Edition helps you recapture the enjoyment of your youth that was spent playing arcade games by walking you through the exciting endeavor of building your own full arcade machine.

StoneLoops of Jurassica $19.99 “StoneLoops! is a dynamic puzzle-arcade game set in the prehistoric world of Jurassica. Thanks to unique gameplay mechanics and non-stop action, it’s bound to please even the most selective gamers. Take a trip through the five colorful realms of Jurassica – from wild jungle to the edge of a blazing volcano. 75 handcrafted levels, three modes of play and a vast number of powerups makes StoneLoops! fun for fans of a strategic challenge and those who just want to let off some steam and smash some stuff into tiny little pieces!”

Boom Voyage $19.99 Are you ready for a journey beyond your wildest dreams? Then it’s time to start your Boom Voyage – an unforgettable arcade journey all around the world. Direct a buoyant ball with your paddle to blast away all the blocks on each intricate level. Then proceed through 6 exciting epochs from ancient Egypt to the Wild West. You’ll need to capture helpful power-ups and make use of friendly machines to avoid enemies in this block-breaking adventure!

Chicken Invaders 2 – The Next Wave $19.99 Never underestimate a vindictive chicken! The fury of the birds is back with an organized invasion to take over the entire solar system! Journey to each planet and fight your way through a massive upheaval in order to save the world again! Advance through waves of invading chickens while avoiding falling eggs and collecting power-ups to boost your spaceship’s firepower. Enjoy fast-paced arcade action for either one or two players!

Chicken Invaders 2 – The Next Wave Christmas Edition $19.99 “The chickens are back with their usual plans of world domination, and this time they’re hell-bent on corrupting Christmas. Forget about the Christmas turkey dinner and set your sights on fried chicken in this festive edition. Fight through 110 waves of invading chickens while avoiding airborne eggs. Collect power-ups to boost your spaceship’s firepower in this fast-paced arcade action game, built for either one or two players.”

Gear Grinder $19.99 “Buckle up and enjoy fully motorized mayhem with Gear Grinder, the newest incarnation in the genre of arcade racing action. Take full control of a powerful truck, mounted with the most devastating weapons available, malicious mines, and other nifty gadgets, and complete over 45 versatile and thrilling missions, leaving a trail of devastation wherever you go. Gear Grinder is an awesome combination of speed racing and furious shooter action. Play with your friends via multiplayer mode!”

Heavy Weapon $19.99 The Cold War is heating up fast! Take charge in your super-tank as you face a massive Russian assault. Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes – then fight your way to victory! What are you waiting for? Pull up your bootstraps and get into the action! Prepare yourself for shoot-’em-up arcade action at its finest!

Project Aftermath $19.99 “Project Aftermath is an Arcade RTS game where you command up to four squads of soldiers in a retro-futuristic world. Equip your squads to suit your playing style (classless heroes), research new items using the spoils of war, and choose from over 100 different weapons, armor, and special attacks. Engage in massive, crazy battles against hordes of enemies. Project Aftermath features fast-paced missions that will seriously test your skills.”

Color Cross $19.99 “Use logic, numbers and colors to reveal a mosaic in Color Cross! Use the vertical and horizontal numbers next to the grid to figure out the color of each cell. Complete all the grids in a category to reveal an amazing picture. Color Cross is easy to learn and fun for the whole family. Challenge yourself in Classic mode, with 150 puzzles and 10 themes. Want more? Play as long as you want in arcade mode and see how far you can go!”

Crash Time 2 $19.99 “Solve exciting criminal cases as a member of the autobahn police force or explore an open game world while chasing down high-octane racers. Escort politicians, transport precious goods, and take down the criminal element with over 500 horsepower at close to 200 mph. With fully destructible cars, arcade gameplay, outstanding graphics and stunning slow-mo effects, Crash Time 2 puts you right in the driver’s seat, ready to burn rubber.”

Beat Hazard $9.99 Welcome to a new experience in gameplay mechanics: Beat Hazard! Gameplay Powered by YOUR Music! Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music. Power up your spaceship and watch as the music boosts your firepower. Unleash hell on the enemy ships when you max out with weapon pickups! Beat Hazard seamlessly mixes your love of gaming and music.

SpongeBob: Clash of Triton $19.99 “SpongeBob: Clash of Triton is a fun action-arcade game for the whole family! Join SpongeBob and Patrick as they fight to break Triton’s spell over Bikini Bottom. Unleash the power of the gods in order to demolish Triton’s warped cities and restore Bikini Bottom. Fight off armies of Krabby Patty soldiers along the way. Play as different versions of SpongeBob and Patrick, and level them up with unique special powers until they are virtually unstoppable. Save Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob: Clash of Triton!”

Inner Quest $19.99 “Inner Quest is a classic match 3 game designed to do one thing–make you happy! Featuring cute match 3 graphics, cheery backgrounds, and upbeat music, playing Inner Quest will relax and take you far away from the stresses of daily life. Play 100 delightful levels of pure, match 3 gameplay, including Arcade and Relaxed modes.”

Big Money $19.99 “Ever dreamed money fell from trees and into your fingers? Grab all the coins you can in 3 different modes with big cash incentives! Be your own Sugar Daddy with the game that pays to play. This game is full of illuminating colors and fast action fun that won’t leave a hole in your pocket. Whether you want fast arcade action or turn-based challenge, you’ll love Big Money!”

Ricochet Xtreme $19.99 “Calling all Arcade fanatics! Load up and prepare for battle at the helm of a Ricochet rocket! Delve into this explosive game and maneuver through multiple levels of heart-pounding, brick-bashing fun. Discover incredible power-ups and destroy devilish obstacles along your quest to keep the ball bouncing. Experience the Xtreme version for an extreme adventure!”

Vampires vs. Zombies $19.99 “Control vampire forces to fight back a zombie invasion in Vampires vs. Zombies, a zany Time Management adventure from the publisher of Farm Frenzy! As drooling zombies descend on Transylvania in the hopes of munching on vampire brains, you must rally the forces of darkness to create the weapons you’ll need to repel the attack. The “”stakes”" will be high as you harvest and sell goods, then use your profits to produce the tools of battle. For challenging time management action, exciting arcade levels, and a sidesplitting story, sink your teeth into Vampires vs. Zombies!”

BumbleTales $19.99 “Grand adventures sometimes occur in the smallest places, and the Bumbles of Springleton have all their tiny tales recorded! Join these 35 adorable characters in match 3 gameplay to collect resources, and discover the day-to-day lives of Bumbles in a truly “”small town”" setting. BumbleTales features an incredible cast of animated characters with full voice-over, rich musical themes, upgradeable powers, endearing tales and bold, comical art. Enjoy a relaxing game with over 150 levels in Story Mode or race the clock in Arcade Mode. Welcome to BumbleTales!”

Chainz Galaxy $19.99 “Twist and turn your chains to make colorful matches of three or more and eliminate them from the board! Four fresh game modes, Classic, Arcade, Puzzle, and Strategy, let you go at your own pace until you run out of links, or race against the clock to see how many chains you can make before time runs out. Eight cool power-ups and more than 80+ levels of link-matching fun await in Chainz Galaxy!”

Hexalot $9.99 “As Merlin, King Arthur’s most trusted advisor, it’s up to you to build bridges across treacherous puzzlescapes, and bring the Knights of the Round Table back to Hexalot! Recapture the Crown of Arthur by building bridges of magic crystals between knights and castles in ‘Arcade’ or ‘Adventure’ mode. You’ll experience an array of ever-changing levels with thousands of solutions! Hurry up, before King Arthur’s realm is lost forever!”

Mahjong Max $9.99 “In Mahjong Max, help Valeria to organize a Chinese Exhibition for the Cultural International Museum! Travel through China and solve puzzles to unlock each successive stage. Research old temples and towers to find antique artifacts, and plan out your exhibition to be a complete success! Mahjong Max features classic Adventure mode, puzzling Arcade mode, and lightning-fast Blitz mode!”

Turtle Odyssey $19.99 “Turtle Odyssey is a fantastic underwater arcade game of good versus evil! Follow Ozzy through environments like “”Coral Paradise”" and help him reach his ultimate goal of finding stolen talismans. Float and jump through coral and reef barriers to collect gold coins and hidden diamonds that will help you advance to the next level. Tons of gorgeous levels are yours for the taking … so come out of your shelf and go swimming with Ozzy in his Odyssey!”

Namco All-Stars: DIG DUG $9.99 “Dig Dug is digging for Pookas and Fygars in the PC version of Namco’s classic arcade hit! Snare your enemies with your trusty pump and inflate them until they pop! Or squish them with falling rocks. Watch out for the Pookas and Fygars sneaking up behind you through the ground, and if you get caught in Fygar’s fiery breath, you’re toast! Who said landscaping was easy?”

Hyperballoid Golden Pack $19.99 “Hyperballoid: Golden Pack is an addictive brick-buster crammed with 1,000 staggering levels and 25 bonuses. To defeat some of the most mind-bending stages ever created for a 2D Breakout game, all you’ll need is the ability to slide a paddle across the bottom of your screen and hit balls toward moving targets. Featuring stunning graphics, slick techno music and outrageous power-ups, Hyperballoid: Golden Pack will satisfy your cravings for arcade thrills.”

Inca Ball $19.99 “Launch into a valiant quest for the treasures of an ancient civilization in this fabulous arcade puzzle! Inca Ball shines with superb visuals, 60 challenging levels, and a variety of bonuses. The adventure requires you to use quick wits and skill to shoot an orb into the moving chain of colored balls. As all the moving balls vanish, your way to the treasure room will be cleared. Complete Inca Ball to get a fun reward!”

Rolling Spells $9.99 “Help the Good Fairy to prepare magic potions, repel bee attacks, open magic locks, and struggle against ice avalanches. But the real challenge? Capturing eight cunning monsters! Rolling Spells is a unique fantasy game that features 35 levels of puzzle and arcade gameplay. A useful map and Book of Knowledge can aid you on your quest to set Fairyland free!”

Summer Tri-Peaks Solitaire $9.99 “Enjoy the beauty and serenity of a lazy summer day while playing Tri-Peaks Solitaire! The object of Tri-Peaks Solitatire is to clear all the cards in the tableau (the peaks). Cards are cleared by moving them to the waste pile–but only when the card is one higher or lower than the card already on top of the pile. Enjoy Classic Mode and Arcade Mode, complete with flitting butterflies and soothing noises!”

Carrie the Caregiver 3 $19.99 “Life is busy at Camp Funshine, but Carrie has the perfect plan for crafting with the campers and keeping chaos at bay until the day is over. Our heroine’s journey progresses as she trains to become a camp counselor, helping the campers learn new activities and have fun. Her goal is to provide speedy care to the campers at Camp Funshine; help them quickly to earn more points! This super sequel combines arcade action with thoughtful and engaging puzzle design over 75 levels.”

Balloon Blast $19.99 “Surprise, surprise … it’s not a party – but it’s pumped full of fun! Balloons are attacking from all angles – it’s your job to blast groups of the same color. Need some help? Collect rockets and megabombs and perhaps you’ll be able to save the day with them at just the right moment! Choose from 3 variations of game play: the mind twisting ‘Balloon’, the steady ‘Tactics’ mode, and the fast-paced ‘Arcade’ – it’s airy fun for all!”

Carrie the Caregiver $19.99 “Carrie the Caregiver is a casual adventure game that combines arcade action with thoughtful and elegant puzzle design. Things are getting crazy in the maternity ward, but Carrie has a strategy to keep the babies healthy and happy until they go home with their parents. Our heroine’s journey progresses as she learns to feed, clean, and soothe adorable babies as well as care for herself. Show Carrie the Caregiver how to use the tools of the trade to keep the chaos at bay and discover the super-Caregiver within!”