Help a brother out...

[TheKT]

First of all sorry if this is in the wrong forum but I didn't know where else to put it.

Ok here's the deal... I got married about 2 months ago, :-( HAHA jk. And moved away from my home town, well I went back for thanksgiving and went over to my buddies house to hang out. And he had gotten rockband, needless to say I didn't spend much time with the fam. ;) Well ever since I got back home I have been dreaming about rockband. My wife's pretty cool, and she said we could get it, since it's been the only thing I've been talking about. She's not big on the whole video game scene, and didn't realize how much of an initial investment it would be (I sold my 360 when I got married, STUPID STUPID STUPID). So she goes to the store to get it for me for Christmas, then I get a call. "No F***IN way are we spending $600 on some game!" (some game, psh, the nerve). So, getting to the point of my origional post, does anyone have a used 360 they want to sell? I've looked at gamestop and on ebay, and the cheapest working one I could find was about $250-$275. I'm looking for somthing around the $200-$225 range. Any help would be greatly apreciated. :cool:

[Senkoy]

I think you need to put your woman in her place brother...

[dorri732]

www.craigslist.org (http://www.craigslist.org)

Most folks on this forum are probably using their systems.

[tomahawk72]

Selling your 360 when you got married was a mistake.
If she encouraged you to sell it then you've made an even bigger mistake by marrying her.
My wife is very cool and doesn't give me much crap about anything. But most of my buddies wives are total *****es.

So you're screwed dude.:(

[560sdl]

Make sure to buy additional games. Then it is $600 for 1, $330 each for 2, $240 each for 3 and so on. Use this logic to convince her that this effectively makes the Rockband/360 game on SALE!. It is woman logic, works every time.

I am not bashing women, just could not help myself.

[Manda]

Make sure to buy additional games. Then it is $600 for 1, $330 each for 2, $240 each for 3 and so on. Use this logic to convince her that this effectively makes the Rockband/360 game on SALE!. It is woman logic, works every time.

I am not bashing women, just could not help myself.

Meh, I totally agree. Although my man is the cheap-a** of the relationship.

[An Evil Pancake]

God this sounds just like what my situation used to be. I got married 7 months ago, and my wife absolutely despises video gaming. I had to give up my 360 AND World of Warcraft for her. It was hard, but I loved her.

Anyway, about 3 months ago I told her I wanted a PS3 if I couldn't have a 360. She said ok. That is, until she saw the price of them. So her suggestion......you can just get your 360 back. Luckily by brother was selling his so he could buy an elite model. Got it for $225. And guess what? She bought me Rock Band for Christmas! BEST WIFE EVER!

[FakeNBake]

God this sounds just like what my situation used to be. I got married 7 months ago, and my wife absolutely despises video gaming. I had to give up my 360 AND World of Warcraft for her. It was hard, but I loved her.

Anyway, about 3 months ago I told her I wanted a PS3 if I couldn't have a 360. She said ok. That is, until she saw the price of them. So her suggestion......you can just get your 360 back. Luckily by brother was selling his so he could buy an elite model. Got it for $225. And guess what? She bought me Rock Band for Christmas! BEST WIFE EVER!

the best wife ever would have let you buy a PS3!

my wife doesnt ask any questions about price, and she is pretty cool about it

[batsu336]

Been married for 10+ years here. I found the key is to compromise and rationalize. What does your wife do for hobbies? Does she scrapbook? Does she buy shoes? How much a year does she spend on her hobby? It is only fair you spend the same on yours.

Also, I do the old "There could be much worse things to be addicted to" line. Then point out the lack of crack, meth, and hookers in the house...unless, of, course, you have these things in your house...

[HMXJohnlok]

I feel for the OP. Please say nice things about your wives and friends' wives :( meanies.

[FakeNBake]

the best wife ever would have let you buy a PS3!

my wife doesnt ask any questions about price, and she is pretty cool about it

she is the worst vocalist ever by the way:D

im going to let her try the drums this weekend

[DeadHeadFred]

Here's how it works, my man. It's not a $600 financial committment. You're gonna have to look at it as a $1,200 committment. You get the system and game and she gets a nice piece of jewelry, a spa retreat, or whatever else she likes to spoil herself with. Look at it from her perspective (someone who's not into gaming)... $600 IS a lot of freakin' jack to spend on a stupid game. Just like you probably think $600 is a lot to spend on some stupid diamond earrings... but not to her. Each year I want head out to Vegas with the fellas, I need to make sure we're basically saving enough for two trips because she deserves the same amount of "fun" money as I'm spending on the trip. To me, your wife seems pretty darn cool to at least understand that gaming is important to you. Heck, she even went out to see if she can hook you up with a system. It's just unfortunate that these damn things are so expensive.

If you want to be sailing in smooth waters, I would say wait until you guys have the money to each enjoy something special. I know that can be tough for newlyweds, but we've all been through it (married folks, that is). Hey, tax return time is right around the corner! Believe me, it will be worth it in the long run.

You wanted help? -- That's the best help you're gonna get.

Jeremy (happily married for over 10 years)

[Ultrace]

Been married for 10+ years here. I found the key is to compromise and rationalize.
Having been with my wife for 15 years, I can't stress enough how true this is. If you don't share something as a common interest, then either partner needs to at least acknowledge the value of that interest to the other.

As long as something isn't self-destructive (drugs, alcohol, killing kittens, etc.), then nothing should have to be "given up" in a relationship. My own personal concept of love doesn't include someone who would require me to totally abandon my favorite hobby.

I won't say the OP made a terrible mistake selling his 360 when he got married because to each his own, but I would seriously evaluate my relationship if I was able to game moderately and my spouse or would-be spouse demanded that it be given up. As long as one doesn't game to the neglect of their family, then their family has no reason not to shut their mouths and deal with it, frankly.

[560sdl]

And don't forget that Rockband is one game that even she might enjoy because it is not really "gaming", or at least it does not have to be. My wife of 24 years, 352 days and 21 hours (yea the 25th is right around the corner) and I we playing together last night. Or shall I say, she was attempting to get through songs. But it is better than silently or independently watching a damn TV show!

[tomahawk72]

I didn't intend on coming off as mean. It's just the way I see things around me.
My wife likes to complain when I want to buy another gun. She just doesn't understand.:D

[Apples]

Having observed other married couples in this situation, I can safely say that the key to success is finding something that your wife will find value in.

For example, XBox Live arcade has a pretty broad selection of games... many of them targeted at casual-level gamers. Find something your wife would get into.


Also, a major purchase of this nature is much more tolerable to the significant other if they feel they are benefitting as well.

In one of the situations I observed, the wife agreed to the xbox purchase once the husband agreed to let her re-do some of the living room furniture. (a wee bit of bribery, but it worked)

[Huskie]

Here's how it works, my man. It's not a $600 financial committment. You're gonna have to look at it as a $1,200 committment. You get the system and game and she gets a nice piece of jewelry, a spa retreat, or whatever else she likes to spoil herself with. Look at it from her perspective (someone who's not into gaming)... $600 IS a lot of freakin' jack to spend on a stupid game. Just like you probably think $600 is a lot to spend on some stupid diamond earrings... but not to her. ...

Jeremy (happily married for over 10 years)

This is so true :D
I like to buy things the entire family will enjoy, TVs, audio equipment, games, a damn house. She likes the jewelry, spa treatments, etc!
I can't watch HDTV on a damn necklace.

Huskie (happily married 20 years this coming July) [/QUOTE]

[Thrashdragon]

This is why you need to keep separate bank accounts. Maybe a joint one for paying bills and saving up for vacations, but otherwise your money should be yours and vice versa. If I had to ask anyone's permission to buy something with my money that I earned...

[Eastwood]

Here's how it works, my man. It's not a $600 financial committment. You're gonna have to look at it as a $1,200 committment. You get the system and game and she gets a nice piece of jewelry, a spa retreat, or whatever else she likes to spoil herself with. Look at it from her perspective (someone who's not into gaming)... $600 IS a lot of freakin' jack to spend on a stupid game. Just like you probably think $600 is a lot to spend on some stupid diamond earrings... but not to her. Each year I want head out to Vegas with the fellas, I need to make sure we're basically saving enough for two trips because she deserves the same amount of "fun" money as I'm spending on the trip. To me, your wife seems pretty darn cool to at least understand that gaming is important to you. Heck, she even went out to see if she can hook you up with a system. It's just unfortunate that these damn things are so expensive.

If you want to be sailing in smooth waters, I would say wait until you guys have the money to each enjoy something special. I know that can be tough for newlyweds, but we've all been through it (married folks, that is). Hey, tax return time is right around the corner! Believe me, it will be worth it in the long run.

You wanted help? -- That's the best help you're gonna get.

Jeremy (happily married for over 10 years)

Jeremy and Huskie have got it down to a science!

I'm going on 3 years with my g/f, we've been living together for 2. I went and bought Superbad and Die Hard 4 two nights ago. How did I keep her from being pissed that I just spent $40 at the end of the month? I also bought 10,000 Days album by Tool. In the clear. Last year, I bought a 360 and a couple of games... I also bought a 1 karat Diamond necklace...

On the flip side... went out and bought a bottle of Crown Royal Special Reserve.... Got scolded. How could it have been prevented? By buying her a bottle of Malibu.

Appeasing the goddesses are expensive, but worth it seeing as you don't get hit with a bolt of lightning.

[topperharley]

Women are irrational. Heaven forbid you spend $600 (or $100 or even $50) on something you enjoy and use the hell out of, but it's perfectly acceptable for her to buy a closetful of shoes she wears once or twice.

The "I bought this for me, and I also bought this for you" and the separate "fun money" accounts are good ideas. If she's not working, or makes significantly less than you, though, that last one needs to be handled carefully.

Bachelorhood is much cheaper. And less stressful. ;)

[rgaino]

Listen to Batsu, that works quite well. Summarize the money she spends on shoes, purses and whatever other things girls like to buy. Try to sell some stuff of yours that you don't mind getting rid of. Cook dinner for her before you propose.

You could also try saying that it will be your Christmas gift.

And let us know how it goes. Good luck.

[TheKT]

I F***IN' got it!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah. I did what you guys said... well sort of. I gave her $900 to shop with, for christmas and whatever else she wanted, and I got my 360 and Rock Band. I picked it up at 12 and I have only stoped playing twice, once to s*** and to post this. Now I win...:cool:

[Assassinbug]

Heh...I'm beginning to get the feeling I'm the only girl in here...any other rock band fangirls out there?

[Daesania]

nope, none at all

[Assassinbug]

nope, none at all

Cool! I was starting to wonder what with all the wife/girlfriend complaining going on. *grin*

[Daesania]

Other than Amy, myself and Seph, i cant think of any other girl posters right now

[Assassinbug]

Nice. It's just good to know there are others out there...I was kinda getting high on testosterone fumes. *grin*

[FallenAce]

Sorry to interrupt, ladies.

All I want to say is: you need two things.

1.) Nintendo DS
2.) Harvest Moon DS

She'll never bother you again.

-Nate
[Happily Divorced 1.5 years]

[IbanezBassist_v2]

I F***IN' got it!!!!!!!!!!

Hell yeah. I did what you guys said... well sort of. I gave her $900 to shop with, for christmas and whatever else she wanted, and I got my 360 and Rock Band. I picked it up at 12 and I have only stoped playing twice, once to s*** and to post this. Now I win...:cool:

No offense, but she only got it for you because she got caught with her hand in another mans cookie jar.

[IbanezBassist_v2]

Other than Amy, myself and Seph, i cant think of any other girl posters right now

You forgot Atsumi, Five, Manda, and Krzygirl

[FallenAce]

I picked it up at 12 and I have only stoped playing twice, once to s*** and to post this.

I'm laughing at the fact that not only did he have to poop, he let us all know he had to stop playing Rock Band so he could go poop.

[Thrashdragon]

I'm laughing at the fact that not only did he have to poop, he let us all know he had to stop playing Rock Band so he could go poop.

I had a Rock Band party at my house last weekend, and it was remarked upon several times that while we had remembered to get plenty of beer, snacks, pizza, etc...a case or two of Depends would've gotten us through the Endless Setlist a lot faster. :D