[DXRulz]

If i buy the 4GB console from Argos, will it have the HDD bay?

[jjesso123]

They do have hard slot yes. However if you plan use the older 360 hard drive you will have take it out of the case.

[gdjman68wasdigi]

Originally Posted by jjesso123

They do have hard slot yes. However if you plan use the older 360 hard drive you will have take it out of the case.

which i wouldnt bother with, just in case something goes wrong

my view is buy the proper kit and you cant go wrong

the 320 gb hdd is pretty expensive but comes with a download code for lego star wars 3

and isnt much more than the 250 gb

if you start being a cheapskate and trying to mod something, you run the risk of damaging the console and invalidating your warranty

my opinion

edit

no disrespect jesso

[jjesso123]

Originally Posted by gdjman68wasdigi

which i wouldnt bother with, just in case something goes wrong

my view is buy the proper kit and you cant go wrong

the 320 gb hdd is pretty expensive but comes with a download code for lego star wars 3

and isnt much more than the 250 gb

if you start being a cheapskate and trying to mod something, you run the risk of damaging the console and invalidating your warranty

my opinion

edit

no disrespect jesso

What could go wrong ?

1. you put your own HDD in that still works perfectly fine, no need to switch over data etc.
2. You buy overpriced one from store that works perfectly fine.

There is no difference to the HDD's in older models, than the ones in the newer ones. Some are even coming with the same exact same drive.

[gdjman68wasdigi]

Originally Posted by jjesso123

What could go wrong ?

1. you put your own HDD in that still works perfectly fine, no need to switch over data etc.
2. You buy overpriced one from store that works perfectly fine.

There is no difference to the HDD's in older models, than the ones in the newer ones. Some are even coming with the same exact same drive.

i always think buying the genuine part is the best option

im sure you can use an old model HDD, i just wouldnt do it myself, thats all

[gdjman68wasdigi]

Originally Posted by DXRulz

If i buy the 4GB console from Argos, will it have the HDD bay?

£50 between the 4 gb and 250 gb

[jjesso123]

Originally Posted by gdjman68wasdigi

i always think buying the genuine part is the best option

im sure you can use an old model HDD, i just wouldnt do it myself, thats all

What's not ''genuine'' about it ? Your using the offical HDD MS sold to you, the only difference is you don't have fancy case around it, easily solved for few quid. http://www.amazon.co.uk/TRIXES-Black...3647695&sr=8-1

and yes with price differences are at the moment unless you've already got a 120gb+ drive there is not much reason to go for 4gb model, if your indeed of a hard drive.

[Speedloafer]

You can buy a slim hdd case on ebay for pennies.

I was upgrading to a slim, I didn't want a new HDD.

I got my old HDD, broke open the case easily. Put the HDD into the slim case and its been in my xbox ever since.

[PencilBreath]

I would not open it if you ever want it repaired under warranty.

Is it really worth the risk when the transfer cable only costs about £15 & that's the official MS one

[jjesso123]

Originally Posted by PencilBreath

I would not open it if you ever want it repaired under warranty.

Is it really worth the risk when the transfer cable only costs about £15 & that's the official MS one

You do not need open up your console at all, or void the warranty. You simply take drive out of older case put it in the newer case, and slip it in the xbox 360 like you would with a drive bought from a retailer.

[Speedloafer]

Originally Posted by jjesso123

You do not need open up your console at all, or void the warranty. You simply take drive out of older case put it in the newer case, and slip it in the xbox 360 like you would with a drive bought from a retailer.

Exactly the only thing you are opening is the HDD. You don't open anything on the console. No seals broke or warranty void.

All you are doing is taking your HDD from one xbox (old model) and putting into your new model

[andym08home]

Originally Posted by Speedloafer

You can buy a slim hdd case on ebay for pennies.

I was upgrading to a slim, I didn't want a new HDD.

I got my old HDD, broke open the case easily. Put the HDD into the slim case and its been in my xbox ever since.

This is what I did too, except I didn't have my original hard drive so bought a 60gb one from CEX for about £15 and a slim case off ebay (paid less than £20 in total I think), this is a route I would recommend

[steven123]

Originally Posted by andym08home

This is what I did too, except I didn't have my original hard drive so bought a 60gb one from CEX for about £15 and a slim case off ebay (paid less than £20 in total I think), this is a route I would recommend

Does this mean a normal 2.5" laptop type HDD can be used rather than an original 360 HDD? I have been thinking of replacing my worryingly noisy and old core console (with the old type 120GB HDD) with the new 4GB slim, I also have a perfectly good 320GB HDD from my PS3 (which I upgraded to a bigger HDD). If I got the 4GB 360 slim and the slim case would that enable me to use the 320GB HDD in my new XBOX 360 slim effectively giving an awesome 324GB console (counting the internal 4GB)?

Also are there any good guides (or youtube videos) that detail the process? I am comfortable working with computers but do like to know exactly what I'm doing first.

[CSI-uk]

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