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What To Do With a Free Xbox 360 Pro?

Posted by samzenpus on from the donate-it-to-me dept.

OzPeter writes "Last week I won an Xbox 360 Pro. However, I am not a gamer, and after looking at the current MS offerings, I am not tempted to become one. But I am in the market for a Media Center PC that I can use for streaming TV shows off the 'net as well as general web browsing and displaying video through the HDMI port. With that in mind, I again looked at MS and saw they seemed to have positioned the Xbox as an adjunct to a separate Windows Media Center PC and not as a stand alone unit (which is not what I want). So, once again, I did some more research into the Xbox homebrew scene and discovered things like Xbox Linux. But after reading that site, it is apparent that MS is trying to beat down the homebrewers, and I am left wondering how much hassle it would be to go down that path. So my question is: how should I re-purpose my Xbox? Is it worthwhile doing the Homebrew/Linux option (and can anyone share any experiences)? Are there other ways of re-purposing the device that I haven't considered? Or should I just keep it boxed up as a Christmas present for a favorite nephew?"

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  1. Jeez, you don't have to brag about it. by tommut · · Score: 5, Funny

    In similar news I just won a million dollars, however I am not much of a consumer. Anyone know of any good ways to spend this cash?

    1. Re:Jeez, you don't have to brag about it. by thrillseeker · · Score: 5, Funny

      Anyone know of any good ways to spend this cash?

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    2. Re:Jeez, you don't have to brag about it. by pig_man1899 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Cocaine and Hookers my good man; cocaine and hookers

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  2. Two chicks at one time man. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Two chicks at one time...

  3. Re:Penny Arcade Charity by Mad+Merlin · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...the IRS can't tax karma

    Yet. No doubt they're working on it.

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  4. Re:eBay it (or otherwise) by Ihmhi · · Score: 4, Funny

    Mommy, why are those old guys fighting on the lawn in their underwear?

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