Just ordered an XBOX 360 - game recommendations

[Wimbo]

OK, so I have joined my family to this decade by purchasing an XBOX 360. Yes, I know it is almost obsolete. As such, I am sure there are numerous games that were awesome for this console that I can now get fairly cheap. What are your "must have" games for XBOX 360? I will be playing it, as will my 9 and 5 years old... so, I would appreciate recommendations for all ages.

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

Well, if you don't already have it for the PC, I'd recommend Skyrim. Awesome game. Awesome awesome.

 

[Wimbo]

Well, if you don't already have it for the PC, I'd recommend Skyrim. Awesome game. Awesome awesome.

That's a new game, right? I am looking for suggestions on older games that I can buy cheaply/used. Since I have never had an XBOX, everything is new to me. I may as well pay less for older games & enjoy them rather than buy the latest releases at premium prices.

 

[TheDallasDon]

OK, so I have joined my family to this decade by purchasing an XBOX 360. Yes, I know it is almost obsolete. As such, I am sure there are numerous games that were awesome for this console that I can now get fairly cheap. What are your "must have" games for XBOX 360? I will be playing it, as will my 9 and 5 years old... so, I would appreciate recommendations for all ages.

There are so many that ur gonna have 2 say what kind of games u like in order 2 narrow it down

 

[MichaelWinicki]

For me when it comes the X-box, the "Halo" series is first and foremost.

As a matter of fact, the original Halo game was remastered and recently released within the last couple of weeks...

I'm expecting one on 12-25.

 

[Hoofbite]

Batman

The newest one is great.

 

[MegaMagick]

Mass Effect 1 and 2
Gears of War 1, 2, and 3.
Call of Duty(get the latest one, Modern Warfare 3)
Fable 2
Fallout 3 GOTY edition and New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Assassins Creed I, II, Brotherhood, and Revelations
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
BIOSHOCK
Red Dead Redemption
Grand Theft Auto IV
LA Noire
Forza Motorsports 4
Bayonetta
Mirrors Edge
Dead Space 1 and 2
Batman: Arkham City
Madden(get the latest one)
NBA2k(get the latest one)


As for stuff for the kids, if you don't have Kinect, then buy it. After that buy:

Dance Central
Kinect Sports
Just Dance
Disneyland Adventures
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

 

[casmith07]

Depends on what you like to play. If you like cars, definitely give Forza a look. No need to look at the old one, either, just get Forza 4.

If you like adventuring, get Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. If you look first-person shooters, there's a ton to choose from but my favorite is Battlefield 3 for the scale of the levels. Fan favorites are Call of Duty and Halo.

You should absolutely buy Mass Effect 1 and 2, as well. Two of the best games I've ever played. Can't wait for Mass Effect 3 in the spring.

 

[CowboyMike]

Mass Effect 1 and 2
Gears of War 1, 2, and 3.
Call of Duty(get the latest one, Modern Warfare 3)
Fable 2
Fallout 3 GOTY edition and New Vegas Ultimate Edition
Assassins Creed I, II, Brotherhood, and Revelations
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
BIOSHOCK
Red Dead Redemption
Grand Theft Auto IV
LA Noire
Forza Motorsports 4
Bayonetta
Mirrors Edge
Dead Space 1 and 2
Batman: Arkham City
Madden(get the latest one)
NBA2k(get the latest one)


As for stuff for the kids, if you don't have Kinect, then buy it. After that buy:

Dance Central
Kinect Sports
Just Dance
Disneyland Adventures
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster

Wow, you nailed pretty much everything I was going to suggest. Mass Effect 1 and 2 is an absolute must.

I'd add in Star Wars The Force Unleashed. Excellent. The second one is disappointing though.

 

[MonsterD]

VIva Pinata

 

[Wimbo]

Thanks for all the advice. My system comes with two games*. I ordered a few more based on price/deals. This will be my starting collection:

Fable 3*
Halo Reach*
Assassins Creed 2
Fable 2
Red Dead Redemption
Boarderlands
NCAA Football 11

 

[MegaMagick]

Thanks for all the advice. My system comes with two games*. I ordered a few more based on price/deals. This will be my starting collection:

Fable 3*
Halo Reach*
Assassins Creed 2
Fable 2
Red Dead Redemption
Boarderlands
NCAA Football 11

Pretty good.

 

[TheCowboy]

Batman Arkham City and MW3 is a must.

 

[Kevinicus]

Don't buy games, just rent them. It's much better that way.

 

[MegaMagick]

Yeah i definitely recommend gamefly if you don't want to spend a bunch on games.

Also with gamefly if you rent a game that you do want to keep, you can buy it at a heavily discounted price and get the box and manual in pristine condition. Like if you rent MW3 and use the keep it feature you can get it for 40 bucks instead of 60.

They're also doing PC game rentals pretty soon too.

 

[Wimbo]

The ones I bought came from Best Buy's used games section. I think I paid about $12 on average. $19 for NCAA 11.

 

[Yeagermeister]

The ones I bought came from Best Buy's used games section. I think I paid about $12 on average. $19 for NCAA 11.

You just wanted because Tebow is on the cover

 

[arglebargle]

Red Dead Redemption and Borderlands were what I would have suggested, but you already picked them up.

 

[Payton34Smith22]

1. Crysis 2
2. Medal of Honor
3. COD: Black Ops
4. MW:1-3
5. Battefield 3
6. Brothers In Arms: Hells Highway
7. GOW: 1-3
8. Bioshock
9. NBA 2K 10-12
10. All Pro Football

 

[kristie]

You just wanted because Tebow is on the cover

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