Just bit the bullet yesterday and bought a 360
240 quid for Xbox premium + 2 wireless controllers + Viva Pinata, Forza 2, Halo 3 and PGR4. I was supposed to get a play and charge kit aswell but he charged me for that. It was some bundle deal from gamestop, not bad eh?
Sound wise mine isn't too bad, don't really notice it when playing games.