360 Faceplace fit in Middle Atlantic rsh custom shelf?

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Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · Jul 16, 2009

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Question:
Will an aftermarket XBOX 360 faceplate interfere with the fit of an XBOX 360 (either a red Elite Resident Evil or white Pro version) in my Middle Atlatnic custom rack shelf?

I have a Middle Atlantic rack in my home theater with an rsh custom rack shelf for an XBOX 360.

MA custom rack shelf - link
RSH4A3S - MICROSOFT XBOX360

I've been waiting to get an XBOX 360 Elite "Jasper" (in black since all my other gear is black).

I realize there aren't any XBOX 360 Elite "Jasper"'s on the market now except the RED Resident Evil version

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Resident-Evil-Elite-Console/dp/B001SHCFES/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1247689359&sr=8-4

I have also seen that you can get a non-Elite 360, but Jasper and buy and aftermarket faceplate, eg:
http://secure.llamma.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=73_84
http://secure.llamma.com/catalog/pro...roducts_id=617

In either case, I'm wondering if the faceplate causes any fit issues in the custom rack shelf.

Any recommendations or thoughts?

(There are pics of my HT setup in my signature link if people want to see more rack pics...)

If there is no fit problem, then I may just by a Pro or a locally available used Elite "Jasper" Resident Evil model.

Thanks,

Mike

MA rack

(old, pre Oppo BDP83 pic and with old XBOX in place. Opening under cable box is the custom shelf for XBOX 360)

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LexInVA

· #2 · Jul 16, 2009

I've never once seen a faceplate sold anywhere that differed from the stock one in any way other than appearance so you will be fine.

Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by LexInVA /forum/post/16833675

I've never once seen a faceplate sold anywhere that differed from the stock one in any way other than appearance so you will be fine.

Cool.

Thanks.

I just thought the red (or white) face would look weird in the rack.

Mike

formulanerd

· #4 · Jul 16, 2009

nope, identical, i'd recommend the carbon plate.

Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by formulanerd /forum/post/16834699

nope, identical, i'd recommend the carbon plate.

Cool.

Do you have a link?

Mike

formulanerd

· #6 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16834716

Cool.

Do you have a link?

Mike

http://cgi.ebay.com/MICROSOFT-XBOX-3...3%3A1|294%3A50

it can also be found at best buy, target, etc... for like $15

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Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by formulanerd /forum/post/16834744

http://cgi.ebay.com/MICROSOFT-XBOX-360-CARBON-Fiber-FACEPLATE-Licensed-NIB_W0QQitemZ110391930017QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Acce ssories?hash=item19b3df2ca1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1240|293%3A1|294%3A50

it can also be found at best buy, target, etc... for like $15

Very cool.

I like it.

I just purchased on ebay.

Now, to get the actual 360!

Thanks.

Mike

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formulanerd

· #8 · Jul 16, 2009

with the MA rack plate, and the custom faceplate, i'd just buy a Pro. i would recommend arcade, but i think it still has a white DVD tray cover, it can easily be removed and painted, but the eject button cannot.

Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by formulanerd /forum/post/16834872

with the MA rack plate, and the custom faceplate, i'd just buy a Pro. i would recommend arcade, but i think it still has a white DVD tray cover, it can easily be removed and painted, but the eject button cannot.

Sorry for my naive questions, but
Any negatives to getting a Pro "Jasper" vs an Elite "Jasper"?

I know the red Resident Evil version would be more expensive and -- if used -- not under warranty.

I have plenty of monoprice HDMI cables, so not worried about that being included.

I assume I should only by a Pro locally to ID as a "Jasper" myself.

I'm not sure if the Amazon Pro's are Jasper or not.

Thanks.

Mike

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eatenbacktolife

· #10 · Jul 16, 2009

There are rumors of a hardware reshuffling later this year, with the 120GB sku going to $299....considering you are the most patient person on planet earth, you could always wait a little longer and see what happens?

formulanerd

· #11 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16834940

Sorry for my naive questions, but
Any negatives to getting a Pro "Jasper" vs an Elite "Jasper"?

only difference between arcade, pro, and elite is:

Color (both case, and drive tray)

Storage (256mb, 60gb, 120gb)

Included accessories (controllers, cables, etc)

jasper, falcon, etc should all be based on when they were built, old stock may be falcon, new stock should all be jasper.... someone said elites have been disappearing, i'm not sure what the plan for the elite is with Microsoft.

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Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jul 16, 2009

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Quote:
Originally Posted by eatenbacktolife /forum/post/16835072

There are rumors of a hardware reshuffling later this year, with the 120GB sku going to $299....considering you are the most patient person on planet earth, you could always wait a little longer and see what happens?

Good point.

I am patient (

) but sometimes impulsive.

I'll likely stop by BB tonight and see what they have.

Mike

EDIT:

Oh yeah...how big/important is the 60 vs 120GB difference for gaming?

I have a 1TB WD MyDVR Expander for my cable box, so I still think it's funny how small the 360 HD's are.

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mproper

· #13 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by Mike_WI /forum/post/16835569

EDIT:

Oh yeah...how big/important is the 60 vs 120GB difference for gaming?

I have a 1TB WD MyDVR Expander for my cable box, so I still think it's funny how small the 360 HD's are.

Depends what kind of gaming you are going to do and if you need the space. Are you going to be installing a lot of games? Are you going to be buying a lot of arcade titles? A lot of DLC?

Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by mproper /forum/post/16835998

Depends what kind of gaming you are going to do and if you need the space. Are you going to be installing a lot of games? Are you going to be buying a lot of arcade titles? A lot of DLC?

I don't play alot, or I'd have a 360 by now.

I have an old XBOX and mainly play when friends/relatives visit on holidays, etc. So not a huge deal.

Just wondering how much it matters.

Again, sorry for the naive questions and thanks for the help.

Mike

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formulanerd

· #15 · Jul 16, 2009

sounds to me like 60gb will suit you fine.

even a 20gb (used) and a new arcade would work.

257Tony

· #16 · Jul 16, 2009

Yeah I agree that the 60gb would be just fine in your case. I mean the vast majority of 360 users only have the 20, and although its painfully small, it works.

hotdogwater2

· #17 · Jul 16, 2009

i got a carbon plate from the 99 cent store, looks just like the more expensive one... might wanna check there

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Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #18 · Jul 16, 2009

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Originally Posted by hotdogwater2 /forum/post/16837305

i got a carbon plate from the 99 cent store, looks just like the more expensive one... might wanna check there

I already bought off the ebay link, but good to note for others.

Thanks,

Mike

Mike_WI

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jul 17, 2009

Well I bought a 360 Pro - build 6/6/09 - "Jasper" - 12.1A/150W PS last night.

Now just waiting for the face plate (ordered on ebay).

Now I need to buy some games and more controllers, batteries, etc.

Thanks for all of the help.

Mike

corey99699

· #20 · Jul 17, 2009

I also bought just bought the cf faceplate,great price and ships free.I've been looking for a gloss black for a while but the only one I found appeared to have a *********** button.I painted my elite faceplate gloss black but didn't turn out so great,I'm sure the cf will look nice.

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