Getting started, a little help please

[bogdantw2]

Hey guys

I've been a racing enthusiast on the PC (>10 yrs), but now thinking about getting my feet wet in console territory.
After long scrutiny between PS3 and Xbox360, I've started to lean towards the latter simply because Forza 4 attracts me more than GT5.
On a practical level it is the more expensive solution because I would need a new wheel as well (my DFGT is not compatible with the Xbox so will need replacement with a Fanatec CSR).

Now ... there is a huge variety of Xbox360's on the used market and I must admit I'm a bit lost. Xbox360 Arcade, Elite, Slim, with Kinect, without........

The main reason of this thread is to ask you guys this:
What would be the cheapest model that can run Forza4 (and maybe the upcoming Horizon) at a decent level?

I just wanna get started with the cheapest console possible that enables me to race in Forza 4.
All I need for now is basic functionality - plug in my wheel and have some fun racing online and offline.

In time, as I get accustomed to the console world and manage to save some more money, I will consider getting a better console. But for now ... cheap is good

Thanks

 

[hennessey86]

I would go for an elite (you get a 120gb hdd), don't bother with kinect. Go for the CSR value pack and I reckon you should be able to do that for less than 350

 

[Carlos]

If you want a cheap one, well all XBOX 360's can handle Forza4.. And why you really should get an XBOX, is because it's focused on online gameplay with friends. It's super easy to connect with your buddys and the whole thing is easy to use actually. I have a PS3 too but that's really a step back now..

 

[bogdantw2]

Thanks for the input guys.