elite whatever you do don't get the core system the core has wired controllers no hdd and composite output the premium has wireless controller a gig hdd and composite component outputs the elite has wireless controllers a gig hdd and hdmi composite component outputs you should get the elite if you plan to use xbl alot for downloads demos are about a gig usually or if you want true p though honestly you can survive with the gigs and i use component and digital output for a good picture and sound quality talk