How to choose an Xbox 360?

The XBOX 360 250GB Slim Console is in my opinion your best bet. It has tons of memory and a sleek stylish design. Although it costs $300.00, it is still a great investment. All those other xbox 360's you see out there like the gears one you mentioned is not worth the extra money. In reality, they function the same as all the other ones, only difference is appearance.