A calculation of savings to determine when I could buy an XBox 360 and which games I could afford.

read more

$70 iTunes + Mom Owes $50 + $120 for babysitting over the past few months + $20.

$100 from working

Dad could chip in $60 for Xbox instead of hard drive because that’s what I would play games on

Total $$$360 + $60 when Dad Chips In!

Theoretically: $485


Wed, Aug, 20th, 2008 - $65 Babysitting or $78 for $6 an hour.

Mom gives a check for $435

Dad gives $60 in replace of hard drive.

Any cash + 7

I HAVE $502

Xbox 360

NOTICE: There is a likely price drop in the Xbox 360 consoles. The 60GB going down to $300 and the 20GB hopefully going to at least $250. September 7th. If the 20GB stays the same definitely get the 60GB. If it drops any lower than $250 get the 20GB. But, lean towards the 60GB.

100% from Amazon.com

My Console: Xbox 360, Retail $350, White, 1 wireless controller, 60 GB HD, headset, network cable, AV cable standered/HD.

I only need a 20GB HD and standard (HD separately). Directly from Amazon only $300.

Others by priority I need:

GTA 4 $40 (Buy used or new)

Call of Duty 4 $40 (Buy used or new)

Halo 3 $50 (Buy used or new)

Xbox Wireless Controller $40 (Only Buy New)

Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 $55 (Buy used or new)

Xbox Live $100 + $60 Annually


Xbox 360 + Top 3 New = $440

Xbox 360 + Top 3 Used = $405

Xbox 360 + Top 4 Lowest = $445