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NOTE: they only extended the warranty on the RROD problem. The console, other than RROD, gets a standard 1 year warranty. My first 360 died after 1 3/4 years, due to RROD, so Microsoft replaced it with a refurbished unit under warranty. I've read if you send in the unit for other than RROD, but claim RROD, they will still warranty the console even after the one year anniversary. Xbox Live is not free. The console comes with Silver, but only allows you to chat with other Xbox Live users, it does not allow you to game with them. Gold membership has an annual fee of $50.00, but you can get it cheaper on eBay; mine was only $25.00 for 13 months (standard 12 + 1 free). The consoles are pretty reliable, though I know a couple of guys, through our clan, that have gone through 5 units! Again, my first one lasted 1 3/4 years and replaced under warranty. My second one is brand new, so no problems for years, I hope. Any consoles manufactured after 10/2007 should have the new "falcon" chip set and HDMI ports. When you buy the unit, pull the tab (or have the sales clerk do it) and see the serial number and date of manufacture. If they are cool, maybe they'll open it up and see if the console comes with the HDMI port. Good luck!
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