I just want to make sure, so does costco have a lifetime warranty on video game systems because I just got the ring of death on my 360 and I want to get a new one and I want to know if i buy a 360 from costco tomorrow and then a year or 2 from now if my system breaks can I return it and get a new one?


Does costco sell the elite at the actual store because it isnt on their website?

It's been on the website off and on. Their policy is still friendly to the xbox since it's not a computer, but I could see them changing their electronics return policy at some point.

I recently returned one after 6 months there no questions asked.

As far as the elite, they've had it on their site off and on but I've never seen it in a costco store (I was there at my local store just 2.5 hrs ago and I checked).

ok thanks, i guess i'll ask them about their return policy tomorrow when i go

I just want to make sure, so does costco have a lifetime warranty on video game systems because I just got the ring of death on my 360 and I want to get a new one and I want to know if i buy a 360 from costco tomorrow and then a year or 2 from now if my system breaks can I return it and get a new one?


Does costco sell the elite at the actual store because it isnt on their website?


You're aware that microsoft will cover your broken 360 right? They just extended the warranty to 3 years for the ring of death (3 red rings). Sorry if you knew this already, but just wanted to let you know in case you thought you were stuck with a busted box.

You're aware that microsoft will cover your broken 360 right? They just extended the warranty to 3 years for the ring of death (3 red rings). Sorry if you knew this already, but just wanted to let you know in case you thought you were stuck with a busted box.

yea i know about it and i have a warranty through circuit city for my broken xbox. i just dont feel like waiting over month to play my system.
and i have read soo many stories about people getting sent refurbished 360's to them instead of their 360 getting fixed or getting a new one.

i just want to get it from costco because then it would be easier to get a new one if it breaks because i could just walk right in and exchange it.

and when my 360 comes back from circuit city or they give me a new one i'll just sell it

again, costco is not your liablity from your last thread on this very same subject.
you have a 3 year warranty on your 360, if you wait a month, your probally get the system with new layout on the mainboard which will be the "fix" to the ongoing problem MS is having.

as far as elites, you can find them on website if they are in stock and retail doesn't carry them

yes you can do it, is it right? only you would can tell yourself and i think you are questioning yourself since you asked the question again.

Its sad to think that people who abuse the return policy will one day make it vanish all together.

again, costco is not your liablity from your last thread on this very same subject.
you have a 3 year warranty on your 360, if you wait a month, your probally get the system with new layout on the mainboard which will be the "fix" to the ongoing problem MS is having.

as far as elites, you can find them on website if they are in stock and retail doesn't carry them

yes you can do it, is it right? only you would can tell yourself and i think you are questioning yourself since you asked the question again.

i am not questioning myself i just want to make sure they still have the good return policy because no one actually said yes when i asked a few weeks ago.

Its sad to think that people who abuse the return policy will one day make it vanish all together.

and what i want to do is not abuse. i just want an easier process of returning my system if it breaks, im not going to just return it in a year because its old or anything like that.
it WILL break its inevitable so i just think all stores should be like costco where you bring it to them and they give you a new one and then they can send it to microsoft or something.

and microsoft should fix the problem instead of making more systems that they know are gonna break

I was actually making a general statement, not specifically towards you. Anyway, ofcourse it WILL break.......did you actually think it will last a lifetime? If it breaks within a reasonable amount of time and you return it, than its not abuse. If it breaks 10 years from now and you return it, thats abuse. But whatever, to each his own beliefs and principles.

I was actually making a general statement, not specifically towards you. Anyway, ofcourse it WILL break.......did you actually think it will last a lifetime? If it breaks within a reasonable amount of time and you return it, than its not abuse. If it breaks 10 years from now and you return it, thats abuse. But whatever, to each his own beliefs and principles.

unless 10 years from now i exchanged it for the same system and by then it wouldnt really be worth anything.

but anyway yea i only plan on returning it if it breaks within like 3 or 4 years.

I was actually making a general statement, not specifically towards you. Anyway, ofcourse it WILL break.......did you actually think it will last a lifetime? If it breaks within a reasonable amount of time and you return it, than its not abuse. If it breaks 10 years from now and you return it, thats abuse. But whatever, to each his own beliefs and principles.

Now, I see where you're coming from but at the same time, how is it abuse when Costco is the one that wrote the return policy? If Costco decides there is an unlimited amount of time to return a product - then why not? To me it is abuse if there is nothing wrong with the product and you just return it because there is something better out but if it's broken...

At the same time, I would feel pretty embarrassed to return anything 10 years old...

Now, I see where you're coming from but at the same time, how is it abuse when Costco is the one that wrote the return policy? If Costco decides there is an unlimited amount of time to return a product - then why not? To me it is abuse if there is nothing wrong with the product and you just return it because there is something better out but if it's broken...

At the same time, I would feel pretty embarrassed to return anything 10 years old...

I dont necessarilly think its an abuse to return a broken unit for another unit way down the road. What pisses me off is when people return a good older unit for money in order to buy a new item. This is an abuse of the policy and this is why they cancelled the TV policy. If it wasnt for abusers like this, than we could all have security in our TV purchase.

This is an abuse of the policy and this is why they cancelled the TV policy. If it wasnt for abusers like this, than we could all have security in our TV purchase.

All you abusers stay away from Sams Club. They have yet to change any return policy and I like it that way. My TV was 6 months old and it did break and I was able to return it and get a Samsung. Had I bought it at Best Buy I wouldn't have been able to do that.

All you abusers stay away from Sams Club. They have yet to change any return policy and I like it that way. My TV was 6 months old and it did break and I was able to return it and get a Samsung. Had I bought it at Best Buy I wouldn't have been able to do that.


sam's club has the same return policy costco used to have on their tv's??

sam's club has the same return policy costco used to have on their tv's??

No.

All you abusers stay away from Sams Club. They have yet to change any return policy and I like it that way. My TV was 6 months old and it did break and I was able to return it and get a Samsung. Had I bought it at Best Buy I wouldn't have been able to do that.

so how long is their return policies on tv's

And here is some information

I bought a brand new 360 from costco last monday (my 2nd one, the 1st got the ring of death and ive had it for 1 year) and last night it broke. i had it for 7 days and it just stopped reading discs :eek:

now how the hell can these systems be built this bad?

I was playing mlb2k7 and i just got done playing a game in my franchise mode then saved it and then i went to play another game and my system started making this noise like the sound of spinning a skateboard wheel with rusty bearings.

and it was sooo loud i just shut my system off turned it back on and tried playing a game but it just doesnt read discs so i am going to to return it to costco in a few days.

and this loud noise happened to my 1st xbox but it still worked fine.

now when i put a disc in, there is like a clicking noise and keeps saying unreadable disc.

and then this morning before i was about to leave for work i noticed my system was on (probably hit the guide button on the controller and it turned the system on) so i decide one last time to put a disc and it worked. then when i get home from work i went to play a game and i was getting the clicking noie and the unreadable disc thing again.

so this is why all stores should be like costco because that is ridiculous for a system to break in 7 days

so this is why all stores should be like costco because that is ridiculous for a system to break in 7 days

No, this is why game systems shouldnt be built like crap. Thank goodness for Costco though.

No, this is why game systems shouldnt be built like crap. Thank goodness for Costco though.

well yes that would be good. it gets me mad too because i really love the 360 when it comes to about everything all except for the durability.

Hecho en China, baby.

Its sad to think that people who abuse the return policy will one day make it vanish all together.

Its not abuse. Costco is selling a product which has a high defect rate. Their Return policy is a benefit of their paid membership.

look at it the other way. If costco doesnt want to deal with broken xbox 360s, then Costco shouldnt sell you a product which is known to have a high defect rate.

I was lucky enough to buy my launch day 360 from Costco. It ended up getting the RROD in it's 11th month. I called Microsoft, and they gave me instructions for sending it back to them, but the problem was that it was going to take about 4 weeks for the whole process. At the time, I was so addicted to playing my 360, that not having it for a 4 week period of time seemed like absolute torture. Since I bought it at Costco, I figured I should probably check with Costco before sending it back to Microsoft. I took it back to Costco, and they returned it with no problems at all. What a relief that was. They gave me a Costco card with the credit on it, and I went to where the 360's were and grabbed a new one, and bought it with the card they gave me.

After that experience, I would much rather buy all my gaming systems from Costco if possible. I wanted to buy my PS3 from Costco, but was unable to get one there during the launch frenzy. Instead I got mine from Gamestop. If I was smart, once Costco started getting PS3's in, I should have bought one there, and then sold my Gamestop one, even if it was at a loss, because I would have the peace of mind that my PS3 would be covered for a very long time.

I was lucky enough to buy my launch day 360 from Costco. It ended up getting the RROD in it's 11th month. I called Microsoft, and they gave me instructions for sending it back to them, but the problem was that it was going to take about 4 weeks for the whole process. At the time, I was so addicted to playing my 360, that not having it for a 4 week period of time seemed like absolute torture. Since I bought it at Costco, I figured I should probably check with Costco before sending it back to Microsoft. I took it back to Costco, and they returned it with no problems at all. What a relief that was. They gave me a Costco card with the credit on it, and I went to where the 360's were and grabbed a new one, and bought it with the card they gave me.

After that experience, I would much rather buy all my gaming systems from Costco if possible. I wanted to buy my PS3 from Costco, but was unable to get one there during the launch frenzy. Instead I got mine from Gamestop. If I was smart, once Costco started getting PS3's in, I should have bought one there, and then sold my Gamestop one, even if it was at a loss, because I would have the peace of mind that my PS3 would be covered for a very long time.

Both my 360 and PS3 are from Costco.

My 360 has been acting up lately. I bought it from costco and already spoke to them, they just said to return it, get a refund (or maybe a credit) and buy another one. Now what I want to know is will costco be doing a price drop too? Right now the premium is $549 (CDN) I believe and the elite is $599 (CDN). I could be worng on the prices. The bundles are essentially the same only difference being the elite vs. the premium.

Any word on a costco price drop on their bundles?

Any word on a costco price drop on their bundles?

I haven't seen the price drop take effect at Costco yet. I was just there last week trying to exchange my 360--but they had NO 360's in stock for me to exchange it with!

FYI, they give you a cash refund, which you use to buy another 360.

I wish they were a little quicker restocking and updating their website. But hey, the lifetime warranty is worth it. My 360 crapped out after only THREE months! What a POS.

I try to buy every gaming console from Costco do to their great return policy when (should be if but it is when) the 360 fails I can just zip in and get another one with out having to wait weeks for MS to send me a coffin and a refurb.
They also sell elites I picked one up from Costco just a couple weeks ago.
Cheers
Calvin

When you guys return your 360s to Costco do you just lose all of your game saves?

My 360 that I purchased from Costco has been giving me disc read errors, but I've been reluctant to take it back because I don't want to lose all the work I've put into Forza 2.

When I had to return my original 360 to Costco I took off my original hard drive, opened the new box, and gave them the new hard drive to package with the return.

I talked with someone at the return desk about it first, just to be sure. If they didn't let me, I would have just bought the new one first, then swapped hard drives and then returned to old one.

They wouldn't let me swap HDDs in-store when I tried to return mine last week. The returns guy said I would have to buy the new one, swap the HDDs, and return the old 360 with new HDD.

So the policy definitely varies from store to store.

They told me absolutely no exchanges, only money back.

When you guys return your 360s to Costco do you just lose all of your game saves?

My 360 that I purchased from Costco has been giving me disc read errors, but I've been reluctant to take it back because I don't want to lose all the work I've put into Forza 2.

Buy a 360 memory card and copy your savegames to it.

My launch 360 died in April, just a few weeks before the Elite came out.

I packaged everything up that came with the bundle I got from Costco.com at launch but I withheld the hard drive. I didn't want to lose my game saves. I had it in the car in case they asked for it. The return desk specifically called a guy over the intercom to come inspect the box. He carefully went through all of the contents, even so far as to take the Xbox itself out of its plastic bag. He didn't ask where the hard drive was. He may not have noticed it wasn't attached to the unit. I don't know.

I did have to buy a memory unit to transfer all my game saves and such over to the new Xbox Elite once I scored one from Costco.com. I guess I could have requested a transfer cable from MS, but I didn't want to wait for it.

So I now have a spare 20GB hard drive.

My launch 360 died in April, just a few weeks before the Elite came out.

I packaged everything up that came with the bundle I got from Costco.com at launch but I withheld the hard drive. I didn't want to lose my game saves. I had it in the car in case they asked for it. The return desk specifically called a guy over the intercom to come inspect the box. He carefully went through all of the contents, even so far as to take the Xbox itself out of its plastic bag. He didn't ask where the hard drive was. He may not have noticed it wasn't attached to the unit. I don't know.

I did have to buy a memory unit to transfer all my game saves and such over to the new Xbox Elite once I scored one from Costco.com. I guess I could have requested a transfer cable from MS, but I didn't want to wait for it.

So I now have a spare 20GB hard drive.

So in other words you stole a 20gb hard drive?

So in other words you stole a 20gb hard drive?

No. How could you come to that conclusion? He has a "spare" hard drive. :rolleyes:

I know it's not the majority (hopefully,) but the number of people on this forum who will just do anything... lol.

I bought my Elite from Costco because the RRoDeath was already well known at the time. If mine bricks I will take it back to Costco instead of sending it to Microsoft guilt free. I pay $50 a year for Costco for that privelage and the Xbox shipping is slow and more $$$ compared to other big box stores. I don't see a difference between that or buying an extended warranty from Target, CC, BestBuy etc accept I know I will be treated good at Costco. You could even return a non-bricked Elite to Costco without feeling guilty. The rule is "100% satisfied". With microsoft charging $350 for a Premium with HDMI I am not real satisfied that the Elite now costs $100 more (instead of $80) and has one less exclusive feature. Of course I bought my elite a month ago, so yah, I am a little peeved.

My launch 360 died in April, just a few weeks before the Elite came out.He carefully went through all of the contents, even so far as to take the Xbox itself out of its plastic bag. He didn't ask where the hard drive was. He may not have noticed it wasn't attached to the unit. I don't know..

:rolleyes:
When I returned my last elite the chick actually went through the trouble of removing the HD and looking at the serial #s and whatnot, as if she actually knew wtf she was doing. She finally stopped playing hard and gave me my $ back.

I didn't commit petty theft like you though ;)

So in other words you stole a 20gb hard drive?If I was returning a working product that they were going to put back on the shelves for another consumer, then yes, I would see it as stealing. It was a broken console that I assume they are going to either send back to MS or write-off and trash.

For a while MS was including a 20 GB hard drive with refurbished consoles that they sent back to the original owners whether those owners originally owned a premium or a core. Granted that was MS decision, and in this case, it was mine. I had a lot of game saves on that hard drive (including over 160 hours in Oblivion alone), and I was not about to start all those games over and redownload all the arcade games and other things I paid for from the Marketplace. As it was, it took a while to copy everything over with a 512MB memory card (for which I paid BB $50, most of which I am sure made its way to MS), but it was a lot faster than replaying those games to get back to where I left off.

Having said that, yes, I did feel a little guilty/skeevy for keeping the hard drive, but with time, I feel a little better about the decision.

You could have just bought the new one from costco first and swapped the drive in the parking lot and then returned the broken one with the new drive.

I was exchanging it for an Elite, which I was buying online.

I'll tell you guys what I'll do.

The next time I go to that Costco (hopefully this weekend, but perhaps next week), I'll take the 20GB HD with me, go to the customer service desk, explain what happened, and give it to them. It's not like I kept it to gain financially from it or pull one over on them. It's just sitting in the Elite box going unused.

I'll let you know what happens.

I was exchanging it for an Elite, which I was buying online.

I'll tell you guys what I'll do.

The next time I go to that Costco (hopefully this weekend, but perhaps next week), I'll take the 20GB HD with me, go to the customer service desk, explain what happened, and give it to them. It's not like I kept it to gain financially from it or pull one over on them. It's just sitting in the Elite box going unused.

I'll let you know what happens.

Good idea but they'll probably not know what to do with it. I bet anything that they'll say we can't take it back.

If that is the case, then I will report back here and give it to someone on this forum who owns a core without a hard drive. I'm sure there probably isn't anyone on here like that, but I'll make the offer here if they tell me to just keep it. If not here, then I'll find another forum with poorer people who could use a hard drive but can't afford one. :)

Ok, so I went to costco and figured out that I can get my refund and get a new system. Here's the kicker...I paid $559.99 (CDN) for a premium bundle in Oct. 2006. Now the premium bundle is $459.99 and the elite is $549.99, so I'll get $10 back and get the elite.

Here's my question. I don't have a memory card and they won't give me both drives. So, if I buy a memory card what exactly do I need to save? I'll be able to keep my gamertag, achievements, game saves, and microsoft points right? I'm assuming it's all on a server somewhere...

Use the memory card for games saves if that's important to you.

You can re-download your gamer profile that has you available points as well as re-download your live games.

Ok, so I went to costco and figured out that I can get my refund and get a new system. Here's the kicker...I paid $559.99 (CDN) for a premium bundle in Oct. 2006. Now the premium bundle is $459.99 and the elite is $549.99, so I'll get $10 back and get the elite.

Here's my question. I don't have a memory card and they won't give me both drives. So, if I buy a memory card what exactly do I need to save? I'll be able to keep my gamertag, achievements, game saves, and microsoft points right? I'm assuming it's all on a server somewhere...

Ok, so I went to costco and figured out that I can get my refund and get a new system. Here's the kicker...I paid $559.99 (CDN) for a premium bundle in Oct. 2006. Now the premium bundle is $459.99 and the elite is $549.99, so I'll get $10 back and get the elite.

Here's my question. I don't have a memory card and they won't give me both drives. So, if I buy a memory card what exactly do I need to save? I'll be able to keep my gamertag, achievements, game saves, and microsoft points right? I'm assuming it's all on a server somewhere...

Your Costco actually has the Elite bundle? I can't find the thing in the DC area for the life of me. They all have that stupid Live Unplugged bundle, which I absolutely do not need.

I'd actually just outright buy the Elite and request the transfer cable from MS. Transfer all your stuff over to the Elite, then return the original 360 to Costco. Sure, you only need your save games, but why should you have to spend $50 on a memory card? The transfer cable is free from MS.

It seems as though none of the local Costco stores have any 360s at the moment. I've been trying to get them all week, but apparently they're pulling their bundles and are going to put out a new bundle sometime in the near future.....

The bundles haven't been available online for the past few weeks either. I wonder when they'll start showing up again both online and in the stores. Hopefully soon - I will be ready to buy in the next few weeks!

Yeah funny the GOW bundle is back on costco.com, but I assume it's pre-hdmi? I'm waiting for the elite or special edition halo console to show up...

I ended up buying a used memory card from EB Games. The guy knew I was using it because I was getting the elite and told me he would take it back and give me a refund...worked out well...lol

(If this shows up twice I'm sorry the first time after I posted and refreshed my browser I didn't see my post)
yep I'll be bringing my premy back tommorow, I've been checking their website everyday for the past week to see if they put up the elite but nope, so I'll see if they have any of the newer premy's with the hdmi and added heatsink. I'm going to ask them if I can keep my hd and let them keep the new empty one, I'd rather get the elite but I guess I'll just have to buy the 120hd alone.

Yep I'll be bringing my premy back tomorrow, I've been checking all week on their website for the elite but so far nothing, so when I go I'll see if they have any of the new premy's with the hdmi and the added heatsink, I'll ask them if I can keep my hd and they can keep the new one, and then I'll pick up the 120hd and the hdmi cables separately.

Yep I'll be bringing my premy back tomorrow, I've been checking all week on their website for the elite but so far nothing, so when I go I'll see if they have any of the new premy's with the hdmi and the added heatsink, I'll ask them if I can keep my hd and they can keep the new one, and then I'll pick up the 120hd and the hdmi cables separately.

I replaced my 360 at Costo yesterday. I had to buy a new unit, take it out to my car, swap the HDDs, then went in to exchange the old unit.

At all the stores in my area, the only bundle they have is the Live Arcade Unplugged bundle. That's what I ended up buying. Non-HDMI premium, built in September 2006.

Costco's bundles seem to have some really old systems. But most of the stores are running low on stock, so I think they're clearing out inventory for new Premium HDMI bundles.

I replaced my 360 at Costo yesterday. I had to buy a new unit, take it out to my car, swap the HDDs, then went in to exchange the old unit.

At all the stores in my area, the only bundle they have is the Live Arcade Unplugged bundle. That's what I ended up buying. Non-HDMI premium, built in September 2006.

Costco's bundles seem to have some really old systems. But most of the stores are running low on stock, so I think they're clearing out inventory for new Premium HDMI bundles.

I was at my local Costco yesterday and noticed that the only system they had was a PS2 bundle. No 360, PS3, DS, or PSP in stock. However, the last time I did see a bundle it was a Forza bundle instead of the unplugged arcade one.

I replaced my 360 at Costo yesterday. I had to buy a new unit, take it out to my car, swap the HDDs, then went in to exchange the old unit.

At all the stores in my area, the only bundle they have is the Live Arcade Unplugged bundle. That's what I ended up buying. Non-HDMI premium, built in September 2006.

Costco's bundles seem to have some really old systems. But most of the stores are running low on stock, so I think they're clearing out inventory for new Premium HDMI bundles.

yeah that's the bundle I got, I guess if they don't have the newer ones with the hdmi and added heatsink I'll wait until they get them, I'll keep everyone posted.

dipset, yeah, I would buy from Costco if i were you. sure, MS warranties it for 3 years, but if you buy at Costco, and it breaks down, simply bring it in, get a new one the same day. I think that has plenty of added value. I bought mine at best buy, plus the $50 replacement, so yeah, if you can get the 360 plus no replacement plan, and get the same service....absolutely, definately buy at costoc.

I'll just throw this out there. I bought my 360 from Gamestop/EBgames and decided to get their 1 year no questions asked warranty for $40. That was 11 months ago and on Tuesday I am going to go pick up a new system (w/ hdmi), Bioshock and a renewed warranty. I figure $40 a year for a brand new console every 11-12 months isn't a bad deal, heck I'd probably end up buying a new controller from being used so much so I'm actually saving $10...:p

Also, I talked to the manager and he recommended I keep my current hdd to avoid any hassle, I thought that was pretty cool of him.

Probably not as financially efficient as buying from costco but this way I get to inspect the new console (for manf. date, drive type and whatnot) before they give it to me. :)

XBox Elite Bundle at Costco.com.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?ec=BC-EC11169-ProdID11178160&pos=1&whse=BC&topnav=&prodid=11214460&lang=en-US


What are the chances these have the July manufacturing date on them?
In other words, is this new stock or are they clearing out the old stuff still?

Any guesses would be appreciated.

-- gkkling

the Costco bundle does reflect the price drop finally.

XBox Elite Bundle at Costco.com.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?ec=BC-EC11169-ProdID11178160&pos=1&whse=BC&topnav=&prodid=11214460&lang=en-US


What are the chances these have the July manufacturing date on them?
In other words, is this new stock or are they clearing out the old stuff still?

Any guesses would be appreciated.

-- gkkling

I think it would be a total crapshoot. My guess would be that they're trying to clear out the old stuff, but considering they haven't had one available online in 3+ weeks makes me wonder. If anyone pulls the trigger post the details!

Since the GOW bundle is still on the site, that leads me to believe this is "old" stuff in the pipeline, but who knows. I'm going to play it safe and wait, even though my costco cash card is burning a hole in my wallet.

well just got back from my costco and from what I could see they only had the old non hdmi's in stock so I went to target and they had an elite with the stock # of 0724 so I pulled the trigger and added the warranty for a few buck more.

hoping for a quick reply, can you use a visa credit card when ordering through the costco website??

hoping for a quick reply, can you use a visa credit card when ordering through the costco website??

yep:confused:

thanks for the asnwer. i just ordered my elite:cool: hopefully UPS wont destroy it. I wasnt even going to order it but the 2 warehouses near me both sold out in like 2 days.:(

thanks for the asnwer. i just ordered my elite:cool: hopefully UPS wont destroy it. I wasnt even going to order it but the 2 warehouses near me both sold out in like 2 days.:(

when you get it can you let me know what lot # it is

I was just at Costco and they didn't have any consoles in stock. I asked one of the customer service people if there were any plans to bring in 360s in the near future and he said no. He had been asked a few times about this because they haven't had any for quite a while. Not sure what's going on - for the longest time they always had them in stock.

I walked over to Best Buy after that and they had 3 elites on the shelf, all with a lot number of 0724. Those are the first Elites I've ever seen in that store. Anyway, just thought I'd let y'all know!

when you get it can you let me know what lot # it is

Sure thing. Just tell me where i find it — on the box or on the system?

I was just at Costco and they didn't have any consoles in stock. I asked one of the customer service people if there were any plans to bring in 360s in the near future and he said no. He had been asked a few times about this because they haven't had any for quite a while. Not sure what's going on - for the longest time they always had them in stock.


If you read this thread you might see why they aren't selling them.

If you read this thread you might see why they aren't selling them.

I've been following the thread, and I understand what you're saying (although you don't have to be condescending). I guess my biggest question is why can you now get them online but they aren't available in the store? And the guy at the store told me they had no current plans to stock them. If they're trying to put the new MB (premiums) into circulation, that's fine, but unless they're waiting for the Falcon on the Elite what's the point? I just thought it was strange that they had no plans to even stock the 360 at this point.

XBox Elite Bundle at Costco.com.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?ec=BC-EC11169-ProdID11178160&pos=1&whse=BC&topnav=&prodid=11214460&lang=en-US


What are the chances these have the July manufacturing date on them?
In other words, is this new stock or are they clearing out the old stuff still?



I checked out the two Costco in my area and neither had any in stock. I ended up ordering the online bundle. I'll post lot # details, etc as soon as it arrives. So much for deferred gratification!

-- gkkling

what does lot number 0724 mean?

Also can you bring back a 360 that was bought in Dec of 05 for a refund considering the new 90 day return policy if I have a receipt?

Sure thing. Just tell me where i find it — on the box or on the system?

It's on the box, if your looking straight at the box it's on the left side.

what does lot number 0724 mean?

Also can you bring back a 360 that was bought in Dec of 05 for a refund considering the new 90 day return policy if I have a receipt?

Lot num 0724 or higher is when it was made 07=2004 and 24 is the 24th week of the year, if I remember correctly that's the second week in june, it also means that it has the additional heatsink so it doesn't get so hot.

It's on the box, if your looking straight at the box it's on the left side.



Lot num 0724 or higher is when it was made 07=2004 and 24 is the 24th week of the year, if I remember correctly that's the second week in june, it also means that it has the additional heatsink so it doesn't get so hot.

Good deal. Thanks. So I assume that as long as it is 0724 or higher it is good to go?

Well I checked the status of my 360 and it should be here thursday so i will post the lot number when i can

Good deal. Thanks. So I assume that as long as it is 0724 or higher it is good to go?

yep, now I know this is future wishing but I hope the MS is learning from this for their next console. I've heard and read that 1 out of 3 xbox 360's will get the rrod.

I've been following the thread, and I understand what you're saying (although you don't have to be condescending). I guess my biggest question is why can you now get them online but they aren't available in the store? And the guy at the store told me they had no current plans to stock them. If they're trying to put the new MB (premiums) into circulation, that's fine, but unless they're waiting for the Falcon on the Elite what's the point? I just thought it was strange that they had no plans to even stock the 360 at this point.

I wasn't being condescending, but just pointing out how many people in this thread are using Costco as a free extended warrenty & return program. If Costco stops stocking the 360 in the store then the number of returns will plummet. If you bring in your 360 for a return then you will get your money back and you are left with ordering it online or buying somewhere else. I doubt they make enough money on the bundles to justify the high return rates.

If they are just clearing stock for the new 360s then that would be great. I sure wasn't interested in buying a Costco 360 with the Unplugged Arcade bundle that had been sitting in the warehouse for ages.

I checked out the two Costco in my area and neither had any in stock. I ended up ordering the online bundle. I'll post lot # details, etc as soon as it arrives. So much for deferred gratification!

-- gkkling

Just received the 360 from Costco.

Lot#: 0725 (MFG Date 6-24-2007)
Team: CSON

Looks like it has the DC Brushless fans.
The DVD is the Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L.

What's the DVD drive noise like? I'm assuming it's a newer Hitachi drive - not one of the older ones.

What's the DVD drive noise like? I'm assuming it's a newer Hitachi drive - not one of the older ones.

Not totally sure yet. I'm at work currently and don't have any disks to put in it (they shipped them separately).

The best I could do was power it on and check the fan noise.
It was very quiet. FWIW, opening the tray was quiet. haha

I'll keep you guys posted once I get home.

-- gkkling

Just received the 360 from Costco.

Lot#: 0725 (MFG Date 6-24-2007)
Team: CSON

Looks like it has the DC Brushless fans.
The DVD is the Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L.

Did you track your order from costco at all? Because I have been and I dont understand why it started from ontario and ended up in Kentucky when I live in New York. I ordered it on ups air.

mine should be here tomorrow hopefully it has that heatsink thing

Did you track your order from costco at all? Because I have been and I dont understand why it started from ontario and ended up in Kentucky when I live in New York. I ordered it on ups air.

mine should be here tomorrow hopefully it has that heatsink thing

I think it's Ontario, California, not Ontario, Canada if that's what you're thinking. There's an air hub in the Kentucky area where most of the flights stop.

I think it's Ontario, California, not Ontario, Canada if that's what you're thinking. There's an air hub in the Kentucky area where most of the flights stop.

That is correct. Ontario, California is about 45mins from where I live.
I placed the order yesterday and it arrived today.

The games and HDDVD I ordered are coming from the East coast, so I guess I get to stare at the dashboard tonight.

-- gkkling

Just received the 360 from Costco.
Lot#: 0725 (MFG Date 6-24-2007)
Team: CSON
Looks like it has the DC Brushless fans.
The DVD is the Hitachi-LG GDR-3120L.

Elite, or which model did you order?

Assume it's the latest batch with the heatsync?

That is correct. Ontario, California is about 45mins from where I live.
I placed the order yesterday and it arrived today.

The games and HDDVD I ordered are coming from the East coast, so I guess I get to stare at the dashboard tonight.

-- gkkling

Yea i did think it was canada:rolleyes: but anyway what is the deal with them shipping stuff form different places, because i ordered madden 08 with my elite and it is coming from a different place. and it had to be ups ground i couldnt put it on air like the system

Yea i did think it was canada:rolleyes: but anyway what is the deal with them shipping stuff form different places, because i ordered madden 08 with my elite and it is coming from a different place. and it had to be ups ground i couldnt put it on air like the system

My guess is that they don't carry the same products in all of their distribution centers, so they have to ship from where they actually carry the inventory.

JonDotCom

Here's the link from my earlier post:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...460&lang=en-US

Based on the Lot#, what shipped is supposed to include the new heat sink.
Consensus on the various boards say that any lot# greater than 0724 will include the new heatsink. The Elites apparently all use the Hitachi DVD drives (some report that the later Lots have quieter versions of it) while the new premiums are supposed to be using the benq drives (considered better than the older Hitachi). I've also read that the DC brushless fans I mentioned earlier are indeed the newest fans they are now using. Some say they aren't as quiet as the previous limited use fan they had before, but quieter than the launch day fans.

Hope that helps.

-- gkkling

Costco is only selling the ELITE bundle?

Am I going to have to sign for the package because I will probably be at work when it is going to get delivered?

Not totally sure yet. I'm at work currently and don't have any disks to put in it (they shipped them separately).

The best I could do was power it on and check the fan noise.
It was very quiet. FWIW, opening the tray was quiet. haha

I'll keep you guys posted once I get home.

-- gkkling
Any chance you've been able to compare the noise levels yet? (inquiring minds want to know!) :D

I'm thinking of getting one of these currently available costco.com elite bundles too.

anyone receive their elite yet and can tell us the drive and fan types and lot #?

thanks

I was going to get a Costco bundle and still might, but there is a $100 price difference after shipping and tax for me compared to Amazon. Considering I dont need 2 controllers and a play and charge kit is $15-20 (depending if you want white or black) I could save $80 by going the Amazon route after getting the elite and play and charge kit. Of course the big reason to get it at Costco is the return policy....decisions....decisions

The Costco Elite bundles are based on old lots. They sell 724 and 725 Elites made in end of June. I'd look for July dates for Elites and 0728.

For what it's worth there's been plenty of stock at my local Costco although I have not seen any premiums with HDMI on display in their bundles. This is over the past 6 weeks and as recently as yesterday.

I just got back from my local costco in S. Cal. The employee I spoke to told me that the new 360 Elite bundles will be on the floor within the next week. He mentioned seeing them in the back, but not having a pallet or something ready for them to go on sale. He also mentioned they will include some sort of Halo 3 "card".

Unfortunately, I was looking for a premium bundle to replace my 360 (RROD on Sunday) that I purchased from Costco last year. Looks like I might have to go through the repair center...

Also, I noticed Costco.com may have a typo regarding their "Madden 08 Pro" bundle. It is priced like a premium and picture shows a white console, but the description lists it as an Elite.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11234961&search=360&Mo=59&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=360&Ntt=360&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Does anyone know the Costco item number for the Elite so I can call and give them an item number to look up and make things a bit easier?

Thanks

Anybody see the Elite Bundle in the store yet? Also, anyone buy one online recently have a lot number they can share?

Got my Elite from costco.com yesterday. Lot 725, 6-17-07, with DC brushless fans

How does the dvd drive sound?

I have an older Elite that sounds like a jet when you start up a game.

Seems as loud as my launch premium that died a few weeks ago. I keep it in another room so it doesn't bother me.:)

So trying to compare all these posts it sounds like the only quiet DVD drives available for the Elite is from Lot 728, right?

Also to be confirm it sounds like all the new HDMI Pros have the quiet dvd drive as well?

The loudness of my Elite is driving me crazy and makes it hard to game at night.

Thanks.

My Costco has the new Premium bundles (a Premium + 2nd controller + play and charge kit IIRC) for $399. I see they're Zephyr's so they should have HDMI but the lot # has a white sticker over it so without buying one I don't know that info (actually it's the sticker over the UPC code of the 360's box so they can't scan that by accident instead of the bundle's UPC code, but it covers the lot # as well ;)). Of course my 360 is still fine for the timebeing so I don't particularly care but I figured others out there may be curious. :)

My brand new BB purchased Elite is lot 0727 and sounds like a jet when starting a DVD game. Fortunately it is sitting lower than my PS3 where my ear level is. So my PS3 is on top of the 360..

**bump**

Just checking to see if anyone's seen the elite bundles in stores yet. I asked a few weeks ago but no one had. I'm in the Denver area and haven't had any luck at the store in Lone Tree - if anyone else from the area has been to any of the stores around here lately and seen them I'd appreciate the info! I'm waiting for a gift card, and once I get it I'm going to pull the trigger, I just haven't figured out where - local or Costco website. I'd prefer to buy it local so I can check out the lot number.

My Costco has the new Premium bundles (a Premium + 2nd controller + play and charge kit IIRC) for $399. I see they're Zephyr's so they should have HDMI but the lot # has a white sticker over it so without buying one I don't know that info (actually it's the sticker over the UPC code of the 360's box so they can't scan that by accident instead of the bundle's UPC code, but it covers the lot # as well ;)). Of course my 360 is still fine for the timebeing so I don't particularly care but I figured others out there may be curious. :)

I just got one of those bundles Sunday. It has HDMI and the BenQ drive. IIRC the manufacture date was July 27, 2007. The DVD drive seems quieter, but I'm not sure about the fan noise. The fan noise almost seems louder than my last unit which was an April 2006 unit, but I can't say for sure since the old DVD drive was so loud. I was replacing a "disc dirty error" unit getting ready for Halo 3 and Mass Effect.

Costco now has Premium (Item # 232819) and Elite (Item # 232847) Halo 3 bundles listed on their website. No idea if the Premium bundle is the HMDI version though.

I want Halo 3 edition for $300

Since this thread is a Costco based I'll ask here.....

Has anyone who has ordered Halo 3 from Costco.com got any notice of it shipping? (specifically Legendary Edition).
If it does ship on the release day it'd be another 7 to 10 days for it to arrive. lame....

I have the feeling I'm just going to have to pick up a standard version at another store so I can play it on luanch day (am I sick or what! :p)

Oddly enough, the Elite/Halo 3 bundle is no longer listed on Costco's website. I ordered it, though it's still in process. No idea how long it will take to ship...

DeeLux - That's what I would do if I were you. Unfortunately for me, the aforementioned bundle was internet only. :(

Thanks for the reply sharerware!
I'm going to see what I can get elsewhere, the costco.com folk havn't been too much help other then saying that most have been shipped out.
But my order is still listed as "in-progress".

FYI, the Halo 3 Xbox360 is now listed again on their website (no elite though).

Halo3 at Costco for $49.99.

Halo3 at Costco for $49.99.

Plus tax and shipping you might as well brick&mortar it.

I just got a call from my Fiance, my LE has arrived at my house.
And costco still shows my order as "In Progress" LOL

And this was just after I walked over to Blockbuster and rented a copy! :p

my order (regular version) is still 'in progress' also.

keeping my fingers crossed.....

UPDATE

Came via UPS an hour after my post!

Time for some fun))

Plus tax and shipping you might as well brick&mortar it.

Pick it up in person and save the S&H. At my local Costco that had about a hundred copies.

I was actually making a general statement, not specifically towards you. Anyway, ofcourse it WILL break.......did you actually think it will last a lifetime? If it breaks within a reasonable amount of time and you return it, than its not abuse. If it breaks 10 years from now and you return it, thats abuse. But whatever, to each his own beliefs and principles.

If CostCo's policy is to honor a 10 year old return, I can't really blame someone for taking advantage of it.

I got my Halo 3/Elite Bundle yesterday from Costco (online). I'm very pleased with the bundle. The Elite is lot 0729 and super quiet. It does get hot though, very hot. Regardless, there were no problems with anything and I'm very happy. :D

I got my Halo 3/Elite Bundle yesterday from Costco (online). I'm very pleased with the bundle. The Elite is lot 0729 and super quiet. It does get hot though, very hot. Regardless, there were no problems with anything and I'm very happy. :D
Can you give us a bit more detail on the "super quiet" statement? Super quiet while idling - super quiet while playing a dvd game - or both? I went out and found an Elite with the BenQ drive - but honestly - it's not significantly quieter than my old 360.

Just got back from my local costco and they had the H3 with extra controller, the game H3, and a game guide. I looked at the units in a plastic case and noticed a white sticker over the right side of the data sticker where the lot number and date made is printed. Normally costco does cover over retail data sticker, but this was odd, because it only covered the lot and made date. This seems to indicate MS may have old 90 components and MS no longer wants the consumer to know the lot numbers. From other posts/sites lot 734 might have the 65 chip and a new heatsink w/o copper. I could not read under the white sticker so did not know what lot numbers they were.

Can you give us a bit more detail on the "super quiet" statement? Super quiet while idling - super quiet while playing a dvd game - or both? I went out and found an Elite with the BenQ drive - but honestly - it's not significantly quieter than my old 360.
Sorry about that. The Elite sits about 10 ft away from me when I'm playing, and I only hear it when a game is loading - when it's accessing the DVD drive. To be honest, it is (noticeably) load, but it doesn't access the DVD drive that much at all, so I don't mind it. If it sounded like that all the time, that would be a different story.

I probably won't be ordering xbox stuff from costco again. I recently ordered a black 360 controller and they sent me a wiimote!!!

My 360 red ringed. I was thinking about buying a second 360 so I might as well buy it from Costco. Does anyone know if they are giving out the forza/marvel bundles yet? If not I might just go to Gamestop instead since the new ones should have Falcon inside which will hopefully not red ring.

If CostCo's policy is to honor a 10 year old return, I can't really blame someone for taking advantage of it.

I totally agree with this statement...I know it seems rediculous to return it 10 years later but where does it say in Costco's policy that you can't?

Anyone know if Costco carries the HD DVD add on? specifically in Canada? I haven't made a trip out to the store for a while and can't remember if I saw it there or not...

Anyone know if Costco carries the HD DVD add on? specifically in Canada? I haven't made a trip out to the store for a while and can't remember if I saw it there or not...
I've never seen the HD add-on at my local Costco (never have seen an Elite either - or for that matter a HD-DVD player of any kind - although the Halo 3 bundle just showed up recently).

Went to Costco today. They had the premium and elite bundles, as well as the halo edition now (not in a bundle though), but no hd dvd add on...oh well...

My 360 red ringed. I was thinking about buying a second 360 so I might as well buy it from Costco. Does anyone know if they are giving out the forza/marvel bundles yet? If not I might just go to Gamestop instead since the new ones should have Falcon inside which will hopefully not red ring.

Got one this last weekend in the Sacramento area. Forza/Marvel bundle with second wireless controller and Play & Charge kit for $400. Although the box was older (had the Halo 3 coming in 2007 on the back), the unit was manufactured in August 2007 and has HDMI.

So my wife is finally letting me buy an elite for my birthday, but I can't find any instores (in the Bay Area). I saw a bunch of them in B&M last month, but don't see any in the costco's now.

So now I'm playing the waiting game. I'd really like to purchase the Elite at costco, due to the great return policy there. I know that they're releasing a "holiday bundle" with that Forenza 2 and Marvel Alliance games along with the elite at the same price, so just waiting for Costco to stock that.

I'll try to keep everyone updated to if I find one, but if you do happen to see the Elite Holiday Bundle trickle online or in the B&M store, please do tell the location. =)

-Randall

Hrm, as an update, it looks like the Elite Xbox Holiday Bundle releases on Oct. 26th in Canada. The only retailer that I've been able to find a pre-order from in the US is Buy.com, and it looks like as of today, they're shipping it.

I'll be checking at Costco these next few days...

Does anybody know when costco is going to get the xbox 360 bundles with falcon chipset?

Does anybody know when costco is going to get the xbox 360 bundles with falcon chipset?

From what I've read on some message boards, people have had luck with the current "Go Pro" bundle with the two games. Costco purposely hides the Lot number, but from several reports (of Costco bought systems), people have got higher than Lot 734 (that's when they switched over the manufacturing).

Costco now has the "Go PRO/big" [20GB] Holiday Bundle on it's site. Personally, I'm waiting for the Elite Holiday Bundle.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11241698&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

On another note, I was just at my local Costco to pick-up Time Shift (TS), for my girlfriend (did not re-buy a system yet), and they didn't even carry it. So I went to Game Stop. I'm suprised. It seems like a big title.

:)

Is the holiday bundle with Forza 2 and Marvel the HDMI version? I was looking them over tonight and did not see and indications of the version. They did say Zephyr on the tag though.

I picked up the holiday pro set at costco two weeks ago and it is the hdmi version. The two games came in one dual dvd case, along with the extra controller and play/charge kit.

So far I'm happy with it, I'm looking for the link again to check which dvd drive I have, but I was able to do the manual hack on the component cable and I'm running HDMI out for video, optical to my receiver for sound and it's working fine.

I put in a heavy weekend of Halo 1, first time playing through for me and no problems... started up Halo 2 and will continue on.

I picked up the holiday pro set at costco two weeks ago and it is the hdmi version. The two games came in one dual dvd case, along with the extra controller and play/charge kit.

So far I'm happy with it, I'm looking for the link again to check which dvd drive I have, but I was able to do the manual hack on the component cable and I'm running HDMI out for video, optical to my receiver for sound and it's working fine.

I put in a heavy weekend of Halo 1, first time playing through for me and no problems... started up Halo 2 and will continue on.

thanks. I should have picked one up but I was not sure and I was half hoping I could get an Elite online since I paid almost $500 for the one I returned. Of course, no luck.

As reported by 'iamthehunter' on 11/7/07, in the 'Free Halo 3 with 360 console purchase' thread,

"finally showed up at n**egg and costco...

Xbox 360™ Halo™ 3 Elite Holiday Bundle Includes Forza and Marvel

say's that it comes "bundled" with the Halo 3 game..."

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940235&highlight=costco+holiday+bundle

Costco finally just go them. I just bot back from my local Costco and called another one, and they said its only an online item and that they probably won't carry it at their specific warehouse. The warehouse closest to me said they never carried the Elite which is probably right. I'm going to give them to like, Monday. If the warehouse does not get them in, then I'll just order one online. Costco's return policy rocks [I bought my 80GB PS3 there].

God forbid (seriously) I get a non Falcon model or what not, I'll just hold on to enjoy it. And if should RROD on me, I'll just swap it out from them. And if the second one does the same thing, I'll PROBABLY send it to MS for repair (BUT not until I ask for your guys great 360 knowledge first). Thanks for listening.

COD4 RUMBLE!, here I come (LOL).

:)

Last week I spotted team FDOU premium bundles at my Costco..of course the lot no is covered...GGRRRR

No Premium bundles... but this does seem like the best deal out there for an additional controller, charge kit, free games,etc.

Just want to know if they have the Falcons!!!

Julian

Dang it! Costco online already sold out on the 360 Elite Holiday Bundle. I knew better (especially around the holidays. :o

I wanted to jump on the Elite Halo 3 Bundle too...I should have before going to sleep two nights ago, but my wife is out of town and those decisions have to go through her. =P I'm sure she wouldnt' have liked it if I bought that and didn't return the premium from costco either... =P