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Get a refurbished Xbox 360 Premium system for $219.99

by Rick Broida
(Credit: Blue Bay Electronics)

Cash-strapped game junkies can score a refurbished Xbox 360 Premium console for just $219.99, plus a very reasonable 10 bucks for shipping. That's a pretty solid deal considering that it sells for $350 new.

The Premium version of the mega-popular game system includes a wireless controller, a 20GB hard drive, and a headset. Reseller Blue Bay Electronics doesn't specify the warranty period, but based on other Xbox refurbs I've seen, it's probably 60 days (you should definitely check with the company before ordering).

In addition to playing kick-ass games, the Xbox 360 supports movie and TV-show downloads via Xbox Live. Plus, it can double as a media-center extender, streaming live and recorded TV, music, videos, and other content from your PC. Though coming up on its third birthday, the 360 shows no signs of aging. CNET loved it; I love mine; you're sure to love it, too, especially at this price.

Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog.
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by Kevinthewise1 May 23, 2008 9:56 AM PDT
Welcome to 360 refurb hell. Your price: $220.
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by Kevinthewise1 May 23, 2008 9:57 AM PDT
Welcome to 360 refurb H-E-L-L. Your price: $220.
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by Kevinthewise1 May 23, 2008 9:58 AM PDT
Assuming this comes with an extended warranty, $220 could be your meal ticket for a few refurbished 360's over the next few years. Hooray for RROD. kekeke.
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by deyes1drktsf May 24, 2008 11:40 AM PDT
Great price, but does it come with the HDMI output? The later models do, however if this is the first batch then they don't. I would like to know before I buy.
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by rickbroida May 25, 2008 11:02 AM PDT
Alas, no, component video only on this one. It's the Elite model that has HDMI.
by kcooler13 May 26, 2008 3:42 PM PDT
hay the link doesn't seem to work very well. It take me to low grade website called Blue Bay Electronics which doesn't even carry the Xbox 360. Please fix the link.
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by rickbroida May 27, 2008 2:33 PM PDT
Hmmm... Just tested the link and it seems to work. Blue Bay is indeed the vendor, as indicated in the post.
by AlauddinForhad May 27, 2008 1:27 PM PDT
a refurbished Xbox 360 Premium system for only $219.99 grealt........
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