For the most part, the XBOX hardware in bundles are largely the same (though the Elite is black instead of white). The major differences are the other things included with each package. At present, all XBOX units sold now should be on the new, cooler architecture... meaning that the red ring of death shouldn't be much of a concern anymore, and all should now have the HDMI port (unlike my older model) even though I see the arcade listed as without HDMI in several places.
Here's the basic gist between the packages offered from MS during the holiday season. Some retailers will put together their own packages with other games or more accessories, so make sure you shop around for the best deal:
Wireless Controller (Halo 3 Green Special Edition)
20GB Hard Drive (Halo 3 Green Special Edition)
Xbox Live headset (Halo 3 Green Special Edition)
High-definition AV cable (component, composite)
Play and Charge Kit
Special Edition Halo 3 gamer pics and other downloads from XBOX Live
One Month XBOX Live Gold Free
Ethernet cable
Oddly, Halo 3 is NOT INLCUDED
If you don't plan on downloading a lot of video from the XBOX Live service (and don't care if the system is black or white), I'd go for the PRO bundle. It gives you the greatest value for your dollar.
For the most part, the XBOX hardware in bundles are largely the same (though the Elite is black instead of white). The major differences are the other things included with each package. At present, all XBOX units sold now should be on the new, cooler architecture... meaning that the red ring of death shouldn't be much of a concern anymore, and all should now have the HDMI port (unlike my older model) even though I see the arcade listed as without HDMI in several places.
Here's the basic gist between the packages offered from MS during the holiday season. Some retailers will put together their own packages with other games or more accessories, so make sure you shop around for the best deal:
XBOX 360 Arcade: - $279 [Get it here]
XBOX 360 PRO System - $349 [Get it here]
XBOX 360 Elite System -$449 [Get it here]
XBOX 360 Halo 3 Edition -$399 [Get it here]
If you don't plan on downloading a lot of video from the XBOX Live service (and don't care if the system is black or white), I'd go for the PRO bundle. It gives you the greatest value for your dollar.