If you're looking to purchase an Xbox 360, there are a few things you need to know. There are several available versions of the Xbox 360 and some essentials you'll want to pick up at the store. We'll get the right system in your hands and have you playing games on your Xbox 360 in no time.

Microsoft offers two standard versions of the Xbox 360 - both with newly redesigned smaller cases and shinier finishing. If you can find the older, larger models, you'll likely get them at a discount but they don't run as efficiently and lack some new components like WiFi that you might want.

The major difference between the two options is the amount of hard drive space inside the box. A more expensive 250 GB model exists, which sells for $299.99 U.S. dollars. Or you can save a few bucks and go with the 4 GB version, which costs $199.99 U.S. dollars. If you plan on downloading games or add-ons -- and there are plenty that you'll want to if you're a big gamer -- then we recommend going with the 250 GB version. The extra space is worth the money.