Right, so my current console is a Gamecube.

And the XBox 360 is looking pretty shwanky.

Best Buy is (will be?) selling two different types of 360's - regular and "Core."

"Core" has less stuff but is cheaper.

Question: can I get away with just getting a core (and maybe an "Xbox live" subscription kit)? I don't need wireless controllers...

So how cheaply can I get an Xbox 360?

And this is an awesome-looking game. I highly recommend watching the trailer. I have no idea if the game is that good, but I hope it is (and that I can afford the xbox!).