XBox 360 Hysteria causes ebay problems!

Ohhh dear…

We’ve already mentioned the serious money that is to be made on eBay if you’ve got an XBox 360 to sell. It looks like people have decided to take advantage of the “I must get an XBox for my son for Christmas” hysteria.

First there’s this auction, selling two email addresses – free ones too! Unfortunately due to the way it’s worded people could easily think they were bidding on an ACTUAL XBox 360. Winning bid ? 481 quid.. sold to some poor muppet with a rating of “1”. A seller called 3684joanne decided to jump on the bandwagon and make some easy cash for Christmas.

DOAH!

Also in this Register article there’s this other auction, which shows just how careful you have to be at times. This ebayer, who – like the previous trickster – has a fairly high feedback score in both buying AND selling, decided to make a mint by listing a PICTURE of an XBox 360. The blurb in the auction is so long and confusing. It’s only if you manage to get to the last sentance when you find the truth…

Winning bid ? 470!!!

X-Box 360 Premium Package The Xbox 360 is Microsoft’s successor to the Xbox console, and is the first “next generation” games console to hit the market. It has three powerful core processors which pump out 720p/1080i output (translation: graphics look great), 16×9 cinematic aspect ratio (translation: it’s sort of like the cinema), anti-aliasing for smooth textures (translation: characters look less like chimps and more like people), full surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box. A multi media experience Xbox 360 with wireless controller Xbox 360, shown with levitating wireless controller In comparison to the Darth Vader inspired design of the original Xbox, the Xbox 360 a thing of (near) wondrous beauty. In addition to playing games and movies, the Xbox 360 can stream music and video from a wide variety of electronic devices, including iPods and the Sony PSP. Get Live The Xbox 360 offers an online gaming experience via Xbox Live. This allows you to play multi-player Xbox 360 games on the internet via your broadband connection. The service also lets you download–and save on the console’s hard drive–new missions, characters and vehicles for your favourite games. You can also shout real-time abuse at your opponents using the Xbox 360 headset Choose the package thats right for you: The Xbox 360 comes in two different packages: the deluxe package includes a wireless controller, 20GB hard drive, and a number of other accessories. Alternatively, the Core System bundle has a standard wired controller and no hard drive. Which option is right for you will depend largely on your gaming needs–are you a fan of downloadable content? Do controller wires upset the feng shui of your living room? There are pros and cons for each option: for instance, if you do plump for the Core System you will have to buy a separate memory unit if you want to save your games. Likewise, if you opt for the deluxe version you will need a steady supply of AA batteries or a rechargeable battery pack to power the wireless controller. The Xbox 360 is only backwards compatible with a limited number of original Xbox titles, and a hard drive is required for this function. Product Description The Xbox 360 comes fully loaded for the ultimate gaming experience, with components and accessories that would cost over 100 if sold separately. Included in the pack: Xbox 360 console: Sexy styling that packs a punch — three powerful core processors are poised to pump out 720p/1080i output, 16×9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box. Xbox 360 hard drive (20 GB): The detachable hard drive allows gamers to store their games, music, downloaded trailers, levels, demos and community-created content from Xbox Live Marketplace. Xbox 360 wireless controller: Hassle-free high-performance precision wireless gaming features the Xbox Guide Button for quick access to digital movies, music and games libraries. The controller has a range of 30 feet and battery life of up to 30 hours of life on two AA batteries. Xbox 360 faceplate: The removable Faceplate comes in stylish white and can be swapped out with custom faceplates to reflect gamers