There seriously is nothing wrong with buying refurbished tech/game gear. Refurbished typically means that the manufacturer has received the item back and has gone through and replaced parts that are not working properly. Once things have been refurbished you can buy them at a substantial savings.
If you kids are begging your for an Xbox this deal at Gamestop is great! Right now you can get a refurbished Xbox 360 system for $79.99
