XBOX360 owner clubhouse, come on in ;)

[TrainingDummy]

I wasn't sure if we had a banner or not (I've only seen Taz100420 with one), so I made this

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/UAHITMAN/360_club_banner.png
use it if you want :)

[DanishDevil]

Nice! I want gamerpoints for this!

[KieranD]

nice i think ill use it!

didnt mean anything by it when i was talking about you letting you son play older games but its up to you and if he understands then whos to tell you and him no, was just making a little joke either way since you always get the gta and censor nuts

gears was cool but to short and multiplayer was shit i couldnt get a kill and it only had a small amount of players and maps too short hopefully gears 2 addresses these problems, people used to just allways do the chainsaw thing shot and saw

[HookeyStreet]

I wasn't sure if we had a banner or not (I've only seen Taz100420 with one), so I made this

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c250/UAHITMAN/360_club_banner.png
use it if you want :)

Awesome banner! :rockout:

[HookeyStreet]

didnt mean anything by it when i was talking about you letting you son play older games but its up to you and if he understands then whos to tell you and him no, was just making a little joke either way since you always get the gta and censor nuts



I know m8 :D

[TrainingDummy]

just got an email from MS saying I'll be able to download the NXE at 7pm tomorrow :D

guess it was a good thing I waited :rockout:

[TrainingDummy]

Awesome banner! :rockout:

Thanks man! :D

[alexp999]

just got an email from MS saying I'll be able to download the NXE at 7pm tomorrow :D

guess it was a good thing I waited :rockout:

How come?

[TrainingDummy]

How come?

I was going to install the leaked one a few days ago, but didn't because of the risk of being banned

so it was a good thing I waited :D

[amd64skater]

just got an email from MS saying I'll be able to download the NXE at 7pm tomorrow :D

guess it was a good thing I waited :rockout:

why do u get it so early?

[alexp999]

why do u get it so early?

Thats what I meant by how come, lol.

[amd64skater]

Thats what I meant by how come, lol.

i know thats what im saying also. can we get it early also

[HookeyStreet]

Its pointless getting the NXE early because 'Avatars' etc wont be live until November 19th ;) (but you can still install a game to the HDD with an early version) also will LIVE still work or will you have to wait until November 19th like thos that used the 'leaked' version (which was actually leaked on purpose......free guinea pig testers lol :) )

[amd64skater]

Its pointless getting the NXE early because 'Avatars' etc wont be live until November 19th ;) (but you can still install a game to the HDD with an early version) also will LIVE still work or will you have to wait until November 19th like thos that used the 'leaked' version (which was actually leaked on purpose......free guinea pig testers lol :) )

i want to be able to install cod4 on my hd can we do that yet with the leaked version and where can i get it

[DanishDevil]

If you install the NXE (leaked or not), it has full functionality. If you install the NXE before November 19th, you will be blocked from Xbox Live, so basically, everything that the NXE gives you that has to do with XBL will not be available.

Short answer, yes, you can install COD4 on your HDD with the leaked version, but be aware that XBL will not be available until the NXE is live on the 19th.

[amd64skater]

If you install the NXE (leaked or not), it has full functionality. If you install the NXE before November 19th, you will be blocked from Xbox Live, so basically, everything that the NXE gives you that has to do with XBL will not be available.

Short answer, yes, you can install COD4 on your HDD with the leaked version, but be aware that XBL will not be available until the NXE is live on the 19th.

oh ok ill wait

[HookeyStreet]

If you install the NXE (leaked or not), it has full functionality. If you install the NXE before November 19th, you will be blocked from Xbox Live, so basically, everything that the NXE gives you that has to do with XBL will not be available.

Short answer, yes, you can install COD4 on your HDD with the leaked version, but be aware that XBL will not be available until the NXE is live on the 19th.

Yep, basically :) Installing the dash now isnt worth it if you have an XBOX LIVE subscription cos you will lose a few days of online gaming :)

The system I installed it on was my sons. The system had a bad GPU and was about to be returned to the shop for a refund, so I thought "oh well, I will have a look at the new dash then return it" (which I did):)

[Cold Storm]

That's the way to "try" it out Hooky! :toast:
I can't wait for the dashboard to come out. I hope to get Gears2 and or Armor Core FTW in the next week or so.

[HookeyStreet]

That's the way to "try" it out Hooky! :toast:
I can't wait for the dashboard to come out. I hope to get Gears2 and or Armor Core FTW in the next week or so.

I know lol

I have Armoured Core - For Answer but I havent played it yet :(

[TrainingDummy]

Its pointless getting the NXE early because 'Avatars' etc wont be live until November 19th ;) (but you can still install a game to the HDD with an early version) also will LIVE still work or will you have to wait until November 19th like thos that used the 'leaked' version (which was actually leaked on purpose......free guinea pig testers lol :) )

no, I have a full working version, already made my avatar too :cool:

I'll upload a video later

Edit: I already have it because I signed up for early access, and I still have Live

[HookeyStreet]

no, I have a full working version, already made my avatar too :cool:

I'll upload a video later

Edit: I already have it because I signed up for early access, and I still have Live

OIC, good stuff. Were you one of the BETA testers also?

[Cold Storm]

I know lol

I have Armoured Core - For Answer but I havent played it yet :(

From what I hear, it's a great game. One of the best since one itself... SO, I'm really hoping it is. I love those types of games.

[DanishDevil]

no, I have a full working version, already made my avatar too :cool:

I'll upload a video later

Edit: I already have it because I signed up for early access, and I still have Live

Please do upload a video! Making me wish more and more that I wasn't studying abroad right now...

[TrainingDummy]

alright, got a video up

link here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HzUcxfUrxg)

[TrainingDummy]

OIC, good stuff. Were you one of the BETA testers also?

nope, wasn't a tester, just got it early :)

[DanishDevil]

Looks sweet! Thanks for showing the resolutions, too!

How's the performance with games loaded to the hard drive? I know noise elimination is the real reason behind it, although they'll never say that.

[proletariandan]

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=69731

Selling some 360 stuff :)

[TrainingDummy]

Looks sweet! Thanks for showing the resolutions, too!

How's the performance with games loaded to the hard drive? I know noise elimination is the real reason behind it, although they'll never say that.

performance is just a little better, I only noticed a difference with the cars loading in Forza 2

the dash in general is much faster, you really see a difference when comparing games, and looking at the demo's or Arcade blades

I think most people will be happy with it once they give it a try

Edit: and you can't install an original XBOX game :(

[DanishDevil]

I agree. I think people were too thrown back by the avatars and...how should I put this...non-hardcore interface. I think it's a positive move.

BTW - friend DanishDev on XBL. I won't be on for a month, but I'd love to play a few with ya.

[TrainingDummy]

I agree. I think people were too thrown back by the avatars and...how should I put this...non-hardcore interface. I think it's a positive move.

BTW - friend DanishDev on XBL. I won't be on for a month, but I'd love to play a few with ya.

will do :)

why won't you be on?

[DanishDevil]

I'm in Argentina studying abroad. I have strong reason to believe I won't be able to get on XBL here, and I didn't want to mess with customs or the possibility of breaking my 360 or getting it stolen.

[TrainingDummy]

oh cool

just send me an invite next time you get on :)

[DanishDevil]

Sounds good man. Let us know if you find anything you don't like about the NXE.

[alexp999]

We have finally exchanged and are moving house on Friday 14th Nov, but BT cant get the broadband active till the 2nd Dec! :cry:

So I have two options:

1, Install leaked NXE
2, Try to get get to my aunts, who has broadband sometime after 19th.

Do you reckon its worth the risk of installing it early? or do you have to have a modded 360 to do it anyway? Or is it just safer to try to get to my aunts?

:toast:

[TrainingDummy]

just wait, it is nice to have, but isn't worth the risk of being banned

you only have 9 more days to wait anyway

[KieranD]

dont install it early

im going to make a gamepowerup! branch of the club

[HookeyStreet]

nope, wasn't a tester, just got it early :)

Cool! I didnt realise it was possible to signup for it early :) Im just going to wait until the 19th before I install it on my Elite ;)

OT: anyone waiting for 'Mirrors Edge'?

[Cold Storm]

Mirror Edge does look pretty nice. I am looking forward for it, but won't be getting it probably till I get my PS3.. Need something to play on that system.. Lol

[Wile E]

Cool! I didnt realise it was possible to signup for it early :) Im just going to wait until the 19th before I install it on my Elite ;)

OT: anyone waiting for 'Mirrors Edge'?

Mirrors Edge has my interests piqued. Not sure what system I would grab it for tho. Is it coming to PC?

[TrainingDummy]

Mirrors Edge has my interests piqued. Not sure what system I would grab it for tho. Is it coming to PC?

yes, January 6th (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=647346)

[HookeyStreet]

Mirror Edge does look pretty nice. I am looking forward for it, but won't be getting it probably till I get my PS3.. Need something to play on that system.. Lol

I should have it soon, so I will let you know what its like ;)

[Jasper005]

Was just on the Xbox scene forum and saw that loads of Xboxs are being banned at the moment, both modded and none modded.

Thought I would give the xbox clubhouse members the heads up!

http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.p...ic=666197&st=0

[Jasper005]

Looks like the forum has taken down the thread. Hence the broken link. I'm sure a quick google will get you up to speed though

[KieranD]

the xbox 360 vga cable is good, you plug the little audio adapter into your line in on your sound card

its good got a nice picture and if youve got good speakers better audio than standard tv

[HookeyStreet]

Looks like the forum has taken down the thread. Hence the broken link. I'm sure a quick google will get you up to speed though

I cant find anything else about it?

EDIT: I had a feeling the guys at Maxconsole would know about this: http://forums.maxconsole.net/showthread.php?p=1067580#post1067580

OT: Mirrors Edge is pretty good.........and a refreshing change from the standard FP game (which is usually a FPS)

[DanishDevil]

What's Mirror's Edge all about again?

[amd64skater]

am i going need to get another hdd or not for game installs right now free i have 11.2 gigs free and i know map packs take up a bit. does anyone know about how much space is required for a single game or are they all different sizes.

[DanishDevil]

Well a DVD doesn't hold more than about 5GB's, but unpacked onto your HDD could take a few more. If you have 11.2GB free, and you're planning on playing Halo 3 or COD4 (based on popularity and "map packs") then you should be okay with that much space left. I haven't seen a map back bigger than 700MB, or about 0.7GB. Let's say the game takes up 7GB, and you've got both COD4 map packs, which total to about 1.5GB, you've still got a few GB's to spare.

[KieranD]

its £59.99 for the xbox live 60gb starter pack, 3months live a headset and a 60gb drive

but

would it be better to trade in a 360 for a newer one and pony up the difference

just a theoretical question? it would all depend on the trade in price

[DanishDevil]

Well, with Xbox's popularity soaring right now because of the NXE, you could probably sell one on your local Craigslist and get a good amount of what you paid, then grab one on Black Friday, that is, if you can stand not having a box for a few weeks, because I doubt anyone's gonna buy one for a good amount a few days before Black Friday.

[KieranD]

http://glasgow.craigslist.co.uk/

this right i just list my console and then wait?
i dont think id get as good a deal if i traded it to game or gamestation even geforce the other games shop would rip me off

any other ideas of what i could do?

[DanishDevil]

The game shops will rip you off horribly. If you take it to a "Gamestop" and you register for their discount card, you can get an extra 10% back on what you trade in, but it's still not enough.

List it on craigslist after you look at some other systems listed on there, and make the price your highest wanted (but still completely reasonable). People will lowball you to death. Just be firm on the price until you get a good offer.

It might just be better to buy the HDD.

[KieranD]

my thinking was if i could get over £100 for my xbox 360 then a new 60gb 360 would be £169.99
the starter kit with 60gb drive is £59.99
even if i sold it for the same price as the arcade which is £129.99

you get it £169.99 - £129.99 = £40 even then £50 max id have to pony up

im actually saving money and im getting a new console with the cooler die shrink and quieter drive

i have the old 360 one that came out around COD 3 time its a COD 3 bundle.

[bogmali]

Anybody got Call of Duty World at War yet? I'll be buying it here in a few minutes at my local BB. Just got done with GoW2 so I'll be playing COD over the next few days.

[KieranD]

before you go on im in the UK mate but gamestop is just like game over here, the exact same bull crap. you get the teens my age that are just there for the extra money and discount dont even know half the shit in the shop

they stock some gameware accessories and some offical gear but when they want you to buy gameware accessories they seem to only have those in stock!

i might craigslist it £120/£110 would make it worth it, could buy it now on ebay?

[DanishDevil]

You could yeah! That's a better idea actually. Find a BUY IT NOW auction, and use the Live Cashback and get 25% off!!!

[amd64skater]

Well a DVD doesn't hold more than about 5GB's, but unpacked onto your HDD could take a few more. If you have 11.2GB free, and you're planning on playing Halo 3 or COD4 (based on popularity and "map packs") then you should be okay with that much space left. I haven't seen a map back bigger than 700MB, or about 0.7GB. Let's say the game takes up 7GB, and you've got both COD4 map packs, which total to about 1.5GB, you've still got a few GB's to spare.

is their 2 map pack i thought their is only 1 right now for cod4. plus im basiclly only going to load cod4

[DanishDevil]

Hah! I knew it!

I haven't played COD4 in ages, so I probably got it mixed up. I only recall there being one, but I thought I heard something about new COD4 maps. Maybe it was for another console.

BY THE WAY!!!!

I've been in Argentina since freaking August and I am looking for good games that have come out since then. If anybody is done with a game that came out within the last 3-4 months and wants to sell it, PLEASE let me know!

[TrainingDummy]

am i going need to get another hdd or not for game installs right now free i have 11.2 gigs free and i know map packs take up a bit. does anyone know about how much space is required for a single game or are they all different sizes.

they very, all games run between 3.4GB and 6.8GB for single disc, the largest one period is Lost Odyssey at 23.2GB across 4 discs :eek:

most people will only be able to have one game installed at a time

[HookeyStreet]

they very, all games run between 3.4GB and 6.8GB for single disc, the largest one period is Lost Odyssey at 23.2GB across 4 discs :eek:

most people will only be able to have one game installed at a time

Yep, between 4-7GB. The way I see it is you should only have a few games at any one time installed to the HDD. Games that you play everyday online and car games (Midnight Club LA is a must for installation)

[TrainingDummy]

yes, it's great with car games, but surprisingly Halo 3 had the biggest increase

I made a short list on GPU showing DVD vs HDD load times <link (http://www.gamepowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468)>

[KieranD]

apparently not as halo 3 actually faired worse when installed
apparently its because it does a lot of cache to the HDD so having it cache and run from the HDD is a strain

games that improved little where GTA 4 but mass effect improved loads except the infamous elevators they stayed the same

i found this out on joystiq

[KieranD]

You could yeah! That's a better idea actually. Find a BUY IT NOW auction, and use the Live Cashback and get 25% off!!!

thats good but i found a killer deal in argos a UK store

2 wireless pads a 60gb console and 3 games, indiana jones, viva pinata and kung fu panda
id complete lego indiana jones trade it in keep viva pinata and sell kung fu panda

im getting a head set with the console all consoles come with a head set

£169.99
all i need to do is sell my xbox 360 now its up on TPU but i think it might need to go ebay
might put in the newsagents window for a week first see if it gets a bite, like an advert you know that way if someone wants it i dont pay shipping and keep all the dou!

i could buy a new console before they come and get it or before i ship it on ebay that way i can transfer the data right?

[TrainingDummy]

apparently not as halo 3 actually faired worse when installed
apparently its because it does a lot of cache to the HDD so having it cache and run from the HDD is a strain

games that improved little where GTA 4 but mass effect improved loads except the infamous elevators they stayed the same

i found this out on joystiq

the single player maps load much faster, but the multiplayer maps take about 10 seconds longer
I don't play Halo for the multiplayer, so that's all good for me :)

[TrainingDummy]

updated the list (http://www.gamepowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1456#post1456) of load times, added 22 more games

[HookeyStreet]

updated the list (http://www.gamepowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1456#post1456) of load times, added 22 more games

cool, looking good.

[DanishDevil]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/n/nfsundercover/

Am I reading this right? NFS: Undercover is only going to offer up to 720P HD resolution!?!?!?!? :cry:

And interestingly enough, ProStreet was 1080i, and Most Wanted was 720P. Looks like the full 1080P Midnight Club LA is looking tastier and tastier.

[TrainingDummy]

very few 360 games are rendered at a res higher then 1280x720, it should still scale to whatever you have your 360's resolution set to

[DanishDevil]

COD4, Midnight Club LA, Gears 2, Halo 3, etc. are all 1080P. I was just hoping this one was going to change that for the NFS series :'(

Another interesting find, though. COD4 is, but COD5 is 720P. Weird.

[KieranD]

i hope they have stock of 60gb xbox 360s this deal i saw is killer but is doen on tuesday :(
sold my 360 for £120 but i still have it hope to ship it on tuesday

i hate that pay pal review thing that i cant get my cash till i get good feedback

[KieranD]

1650x1080 is what i need for my monitor ah the 360 will look good on that

[TrainingDummy]

COD4, Midnight Club LA, Gears 2, Halo 3, etc. are all 1080P. I was just hoping this one was going to change that for the NFS series :'(

Another interesting find, though. COD4 is, but COD5 is 720P. Weird.

CoD 4 = 1024×600 2xAA

Halo 3 = 1152x640

Midnight Club LA = 1280x720 2xAA

not sure what Gears 2 runs at, but #1 ran at 1280x720

they all use the 360's internal scaler to display them at the resolution you have selected
the only native 1080P games are Virtua Tennis 3 and Fifa Street 3

sorry if I sound like an ass

[DanishDevil]

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/g/gearsofwar2/

HDTV 1080P. That's what I'm referring to.

[TrainingDummy]

oh, ok
it should still scale, all the original 360 games say 720P, but will scale up to 1080P

[DanishDevil]

Where did you get your figures, though?

[TrainingDummy]

Where did you get your figures, though?

http://forum.beyond3d.com/showthread.php?t=46241

it's made by a group of people that pixel count to see what res the games run at

[DanishDevil]

Damn they must have no lives...

[TrainingDummy]

I guess you could say that :laugh:

[DanishDevil]

Thanks for the link BTW. Since the Xbox 360 scales to whatever you set it to output, why are some games named to support certain resolutions, and others aren't? If you look on the backs of your game cases, you'll see the resolutions as well.

[TrainingDummy]

I think it's only mandatory for them to list 720P, that, or they don't want to lie about the rendered res?

[DanishDevil]

I have no idea whatsoever.

[CDdude55]

Yay, NXE is tommarow.

[DanishDevil]

And I don't get it until December 6th :cry:

[CDdude55]

That sucks.

[amd64skater]

Yay, NXE is tommarow.

i cant wait either. now what time can you offically download it at?

[CDdude55]

i cant wait either. now what time can you offically download it at?

Should be online at sometime midday. There could be a delay and we may have to wait a few more hours hopefully not.

[DanishDevil]

http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/18/xbox-experience-now-available-to-all-who-signed-up-netflix-hd/

I hope you all signed up!

[Cold Storm]

I got a email threw Netflix the other day about that. Been a happy memeber of Netflix for the past 5 years..
Woot woot... One more day! The Xbox update, and my camera! :)

[amd64skater]

does anyone know the offical download will be. i live in eastern standard time will it work at midnight for me or do i have to wait till midnight pacific time?

[CDdude55]

12pm Eastern time.

Some people will be staying up to get it.

[amd64skater]

12pm Eastern time.

Some people will be staying up to get it.

I'm one of them:toast:

[HookeyStreet]

Anyone played Need For Speed Undercover yet? Its really good but I cant believe you can actually purchase better cars using M$ Points :eek:....so the cars cost you 'real' money :mad:

[DanishDevil]

You could purchase exclusive cars with ProStreet as well. This doesn't surprise me.

I haven't played it, but plan on purchasing it, as well as Midnight Club Los Angeles.

[amd64skater]

IT REALLY WORKS I DONT CARE IF I HAVE TO WAIT TO PLAY XBL FOR 3 HOURS

http://digiex.net/homebrew/594-xbox-360-nxe-preview-dashboard-exclusive-early-download.html

[CDdude55]

MS point is real cash sadly.:(

[HookeyStreet]

IT REALLY WORKS I DONT CARE IF I HAVE TO WAIT TO PLAY XBL FOR 3 HOURS

http://digiex.net/homebrew/594-xbox-360-nxe-preview-dashboard-exclusive-early-download.html

Ive been using it for a while now and that version works fine :)

[alexp999]

Just managed to get internet access, anyone know when the update goes live. I have a message from MS saying it will be waiting for me when I sign in on the 19th. Well nothing has happened, I still see the normal dash. :cry:

[RaZrShRp]

Just managed to get internet access, anyone know when the update goes live. I have a message from MS saying it will be waiting for me when I sign in on the 19th. Well nothing has happened, I still see the normal dash. :cry:

I got it already.

[alexp999]

I got it already.

I'm still getting nothing. Two of my friends who live within a few miles of me have it. People on another forum I'm discussing it on are having the same problem. Some people are getting it, some arent. wtf MS???!!! :shadedshu

[KieranD]

got my new xbox 360 today, also got the nxe
the 360 is a 60gb with lot number 0832, apparently if you have a lot mnber higher than 0831 and its is team FDOU

manufacturers date is 2008/08/03 thats august 3rd you yanks put date backwards we do 17/12/2008

anyway its super cool, cant feel any heat from it but it is a little loud not as loud as my old 20gb tho

just installing a game to see the difference

the avatars are fine i dunno what the fuss was about and the NXE looks a lot better i dunno why people thought it was ugly and not as nice as the old blades

[HookeyStreet]

got my new xbox 360 today, also got the nxe
the 360 is a 60gb with lot number 0832, apparently if you have a lot mnber higher than 0831 and its is team FDOU

manufacturers date is 2008/08/03 thats august 3rd you yanks put date backwards we do 17/12/2008

anyway its super cool, cant feel any heat from it but it is a little loud not as loud as my old 20gb tho

just installing a game to see the difference

the avatars are fine i dunno what the fuss was about and the NXE looks a lot better i dunno why people thought it was ugly and not as nice as the old blades

Cool, so your mobo is the Jasper one then? I was one of those people that thought the new dash would be gay, but I really like it now :)

[KieranD]

its really good the dash isnt it, i mean it looks better and has a faster response
the NXE while isnt a revolution is a welcome update

the new xbox also seems to run things faster, like in pro evo soccer 2009 after you score a gaol you get a celebration and sometimes it would get slowdown now it dosnt

at idle the console it virtually silent only a small noise but background noises can drown it out

i think its a jasper but im not opening it i just guess since on joystiq they said most consoles after that date and with that nubmer would be jasper, 60gb are likely to be jasper too

the hard drive installs are great too

[HookeyStreet]

its really good the dash isnt it, i mean it looks better and has a faster response
the NXE while isnt a revolution is a welcome update

the new xbox also seems to run things faster, like in pro evo soccer 2009 after you score a gaol you get a celebration and sometimes it would get slowdown now it dosnt

at idle the console it virtually silent only a small noise but background noises can drown it out

i think its a jasper but im not opening it i just guess since on joystiq they said most consoles after that date and with that nubmer would be jasper, 60gb are likely to be jasper too

the hard drive installs are great too

Im glad your liking your new system m8 ;) I agree about the HDD installs :rockout:

[CDdude55]

I managed to install it before school. It looks really nice.:)

I dont think i can do the HDD game installs since i still only have the 20GB HDD.:(

[amd64skater]

I managed to install it before school. It looks really nice.:)

I dont think i can do the HDD game installs since i still only have the 20GB HDD.:(

i have 1 game installed and thats cod4 and it took just over 6 gigs :eek:

now i only have 5.8 gigs left which sucks but i have noticed a big difference in load times esp on 1st person and even multiplayer is really fast like 8 secs to load

[KieranD]

yeah well i only have one game installed right now but i know its faster and since my console is cool and quite at idle its great, the game is pro evo and there is no loading from booting the game to the main menu and now there is faster between matches

i wish theyd have proper installs tho like pc games do not just dumping a full disk to the hard drive

the 60gb hard drive is kinda at an acceptable price now so if you want one pick it up it comes with a 3 month live and transfer cable that you can sell on ebay one went for £24 when i was looking for one, i just used my memory card to transfer saves and some themes, gamerpics

[amd64skater]

yeah well i only have one game installed right now but i know its faster and since my console is cool and quite at idle its great, the game is pro evo and there is no loading from booting the game to the main menu and now there is faster between matches

i wish theyd have proper installs tho like pc games do not just dumping a full disk to the hard drive

the 60gb hard drive is kinda at an acceptable price now so if you want one pick it up it comes with a 3 month live and transfer cable that you can sell on ebay one went for £24 when i was looking for one, i just used my memory card to transfer saves and some themes, gamerpics

yeah but i want a 120 gig if i can

[amd64skater]

Isnt Microsoft going to make a bigger hdd?

[CDdude55]

Isnt Microsoft going to make a bigger hdd?

Probably not, they more likely think 120GB is enough for the system.

No point in 200GB i guess.

[RandomSunchips]

NXE is kinda...meh. Not too excited for the features. I got lost in all the menus (I'll get used to it soon enough). Avatars are fun to play around with, but not too exciting. The whole "360 as a media center" idea is lost on my cos my PC is right next to it. Need moar games plox.

[HookeyStreet]

yeah well i only have one game installed right now but i know its faster and since my console is cool and quite at idle its great, the game is pro evo and there is no loading from booting the game to the main menu and now there is faster between matches

i wish theyd have proper installs tho like pc games do not just dumping a full disk to the hard drive

the 60gb hard drive is kinda at an acceptable price now so if you want one pick it up it comes with a 3 month live and transfer cable that you can sell on ebay one went for £24 when i was looking for one, i just used my memory card to transfer saves and some themes, gamerpics

Sounds dodgy to me m8.....a 60GB 360 HDD for £24 is just too cheap :mad: The 20GB ones make more than that on ebay :o

[freaksavior]

Got left 4 dead.. its ok not great though

[Dos101]

Room for one more?

SYTEM:
Elite 120GB

Gamer Tag:
RandomActionMan

Games Owned:
Halo 3
Rock Band 1 & 2
Guitar Hero 3/World Tour
NHL 09
Gears of War
GTA IV

Currently Playing:
Rock Band 2. No MP though, satellite internet = no online gaming. Gamed at my friend's apt till he moved. :cry:

Current Favorite:
Halo 3

Most Anticipated:
Nothing

Peripherals/Accessories:
2 Black Wireless Controller
2 White Wireless Controllers
2 Play and Charge kit64MB Memory Card

[HookeyStreet]

Room for one more?



Of course m8 :D

WELCOME!

[KieranD]

left 4 dead is great with friends play it at the hardest mode and stay in places fanny about see what stuff you can do, i think later on they will bring out downloadable content for it more maps levels ect

nah i meant if you buy the transfer cable it costs a lot on ebay one went for £24

a 60gb HDD is like £60 or summit

NXE has impressed me so far

just got the pro evo 2009 update it added 4 new licensed and soem updated football kits teams one of which was atletheco madrid a very welcome addition

[HookeyStreet]

nah i meant if you buy the transfer cable it costs a lot on ebay one went for £24

a 60gb HDD is like £60 or summit



lol, I thought that sounded way too cheap :roll:

[Dos101]

Of course m8 :D

WELCOME!

Thanks! :)

[HookeyStreet]

Just got the Veyron and maxxed it to hell on NFS Undercover.............SWEET! :rockout: 255mph, catch me now piggies :D

[Cybrnook2002]

Just picked up Gears 2 , Soul Calibur IV ( loved it on dream cast), and Left 4 Dead. I keep going back and forth :) Gamertag : Cybrnook2002 (shocker) ;) add me and lets game it up.

[CDdude55]

I think i am almost done with Gears 2.:)

[KieranD]

got fable 2 for £10 in a special deal but seems like no one wants it or plays it
i also have fallout but i dunno everyone seems to be playing gears and left 4 dead

i also still dont have saint row 2 and that game is stupid yet fun

[KieranD]

im going to get left 4 dead at the weekend i expect new maps/levels as a download look at team fortress as an example

[DanishDevil]

I was all stoked for getting Left 4 Dead, and after watching some gameplay footage, I am left feeling like there's really nothing exciting for me in it. Does someone want to convince me otherwise?

[KieranD]

left for dead is great if you have mates and have a laugh with them, single player is just there to do something when your not online or waiting for your mates or to try get some more achievements

going the zombie bosses is also cool just something different, goign bosses invlves a lot of tactics because you can die quickly so you need to team up even if your the tank its easy for 4 guys to gang up on you

graphics are great and there is no slowdown at all

[KieranD]

got left 4 dead today so anyone wants a game just add me KieranFletch

[CDdude55]

Yay, i finished Gears 2!:)

[KieranD]

did you understand this part
spoiler warning its in white text
the part when Dom shoots his wife i was like WTF is this all about he knew she would be like that from the there is no going back bit when you are captured by a locust and what the fuck is all the emulsion about and the graves in the emulsion its just silly makes me think that the locust are just mutated humans and they are going for the no but man is its own worst enemy trash we all ways get for a story its to clique, the queen makes me think even more that locust are just humanz in disguise

[HookeyStreet]

did you understand this part
spoiler warning its in white text
the part when Dom shoots his wife i was like WTF is this all about he knew she would be like that from the there is no going back bit when you are captured by a locust and what the fuck is all the emulsion about and the graves in the emulsion its just silly makes me think that the locust are just mutated humans and they are going for the no but man is its own worst enemy trash we all ways get for a story its to clique, the queen makes me think even more that locust are just humanz in disguise

I personally think its going to turn out that the Locust were the original guys that walked the planet and the humans came from them (after all the Locust Queen looks human) or the Locust were a big experiment made by man (but gone wrong obviously)

Either way, Im gagging for GoW3.....but I bet it will be the launch title for the XBOX 720 :(

PS OT: anyone playing 'Mortal Kombat Vs DC Universe' atm? Its not bad, I like the Jokers water pistol fatality :) (which you US guys can only see in a cut form :( )

[CDdude55]

did you understand this part
spoiler warning its in white text
the part when Dom shoots his wife i was like WTF is this all about he knew she would be like that from the there is no going back bit when you are captured by a locust and what the fuck is all the emulsion about and the graves in the emulsion its just silly makes me think that the locust are just mutated humans and they are going for the no but man is its own worst enemy trash we all ways get for a story its to clique, the queen makes me think even more that locust are just humanz in disguise

I was pretty mad to go all that way to see that happen.:(

The Lambents are cool.:)

[KieranD]

seriously i do think the locust are just some mutated humans, something to do with Marcus father who is a body building scientist lol and emulsion

that cut scene was a huge plot hole in the story kind of made me go what the hell was that just didnt fit in at all made me feel the whole story was a waste of time like oh yeah we need to find her oh well didnt you expect to find her like that after you found out the no one comes back?

[HookeyStreet]

seriously i do think the locust are just some mutated humans, something to do with Marcus father who is a body building scientist lol and emulsion

that cut scene was a huge plot hole in the story kind of made me go what the hell was that just didnt fit in at all made me feel the whole story was a waste of time like oh yeah we need to find her oh well didnt you expect to find her like that after you found out the no one comes back?

I think he basically fooled himself into thinking that she will be fine and Marcus went along with it cos hes Doms m8 ;)

[KieranD]

marcus is always like ah what ever ill tag along not like i got anything else to do lol
dunno 2 many plot holes hope its not as riddled next time

good game tho best graphics on xbox 360 by far, matchmaking not so good tho

[KieranD]

anyone got left 4 dead im looking for a few players my mates dont have it yet :( fools!

[HookeyStreet]

good game tho best graphics on xbox 360 by far

Yep, alongside Dead Space ;)

[freaksavior]

Prince of persia is on rev finally hookey

[HookeyStreet]

Prince of persia is on rev finally hookey

lo m8 and I know :)

[Cold Storm]

I can't wait for it to get out! I've loved all the versions so far!

[HookeyStreet]

I can't wait for it to get out! I've loved all the versions so far!

Its good m8 :rockout: I was a bit worried about the graphics being 'cell shaded' this time but it looks great :)

[freaksavior]

woot! it is indeed awesome

[Cold Storm]

The only game I didn't like that was "cell shaded" was Wind Waker... I couldn't get into playing the game because of that... Wish I wasn't like that.. Grrr...

[HookeyStreet]

The only game I didn't like that was "cell shaded" was Wind Waker... I couldn't get into playing the game because of that... Wish I wasn't like that.. Grrr...

I agree.............TBH all Zeldas should be like the SNES version :D

[KieranD]

the gameboy zelda think it was dx, was pretty good too
the ds zelda is decent too actually the sonic games on ds are the best since the old segas

tryin to sell fallout 3 on tpu might be ebay time now

[HookeyStreet]

tryin to sell fallout 3 on tpu might be ebay time now

Probably the best place ;)

[KieranD]

i know coz ebay pays good just depends for example a good oc'er chip could sell well on tpu a dvd box set not so much lol

[Cold Storm]

I agree.............TBH all Zeldas should be like the SNES version :D

the gameboy zelda think it was dx, was pretty good too
the ds zelda is decent too actually the sonic games on ds are the best since the old segas

tryin to sell fallout 3 on tpu might be ebay time now

I loved all the Zelda games but WW... Zelda was the best.. But, I do have to say that Zelda was the best with 2d! Even, if I lost time after time with the new versions...

As for Fallout... wish you lived in the states...

[HookeyStreet]

OMFG, this game is gonna be superb! Ive been playing the demo and Im blown away by how amazing it looks and feels (the best graphics on the 360 so far!) :rockout:

[Cold Storm]

Where are you getting this demo! Grrrr... I'm looking at it right now and I see nothing!!!

[KieranD]

damn!

[HookeyStreet]

Where are you getting this demo! Grrrr... I'm looking at it right now and I see nothing!!!

Its only available on the JAP 360 LIVE download list at the moment (but the game is in full English for some reason) I got it from a Torrent site (you just burn it to a CD-R/DVD-R and it shows up as a demo in your 360 demo list) You dont even need to have a 'modified' 360 to run it :D

Im just gutted that I have to wait until March to play more of it :(

PS: anyone seen 'Resident Evil Degeneration' yet? Its the new Resi CG movie. Its very good, loads better than any of the real life action movies.

[KieranD]

klkl might try it later on

[HookeyStreet]

klkl might try it later on

Its well worth the download m8 ;)

[DanishDevil]

NXE is allright for me...(yes I just got back from Argentina, so I was just able to check it out).

Initial impressions of a few new games I had:

Tom Clancy's End War: Cool voice command software, interesting concept, not sure if I'm gonna get hooked.

Far Cry 2: Eh.

Turok: Haven't tried it yet ;)

Back to playing some good 'ol Halo 3, GTA4, and GH3!

[Cold Storm]

The CG-I movie is pretty good. I had problems with the Sound, just like Muss... It wasn't even DL'ed! lol

I'll have to find my mic again, so we can play Double D! I'm down for some Halo 3! Play more and more!

I really don't have any new games.. I was on the wow kick... Now, back to the 360! Woot!

[RandomSunchips]

So fellow Xbox clubhouse members, I need your help.

I recently upgraded to a 1680*1050 monitor. Now, I'm using the Joytech VGA cable. I can set the resolution to 1680*1050, but there's letterboxing. It wont let me change the aspect ratio at 1680*1050. However, if I choose a regular resolution, I can change the aspect ratio, but it's fuzzy. When I change the res back to 1680, it letterboxes again.

TLDR: Get 1680*1050 w/out letterboxing with VGA cable.

[HookeyStreet]

So fellow Xbox clubhouse members, I need your help.

I recently upgraded to a 1680*1050 monitor. Now, I'm using the Joytech VGA cable. I can set the resolution to 1680*1050, but there's letterboxing. It wont let me change the aspect ratio at 1680*1050. However, if I choose a regular resolution, I can change the aspect ratio, but it's fuzzy. When I change the res back to 1680, it letterboxes again.

TLDR: Get 1680*1050 w/out letterboxing with VGA cable.

I think you will find its because the 360 doesnt technically support 1680 x 1050 :( The resolutions supported by the 360 are:

* 640 x 480
* 848 x 480
* 1024 x 768
* 1280 x 720
* 1280 x 768
* 1280 x 1024
* 1360 x 768
* 1920 x 1080

cant you take the resoltuion down to 1360 x 768 ? IM sure it would still look nice :o

PS: have you installed the NXE? I know there was talk about 16:10 support being added to it. I cant test it for your either because I only use HDMI now (and sold my VGA cable)

PPS: this link may help you - http://uk.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25428350

[KieranD]

monitor resolutions are supported and if i play at a lower res my widescreen monitor gets funny with the picture starts to blur or get more blocky or trying to stretch resolutions ect

also supports 14xx*10xx or 14xx*9xx

1680*1050 is now supported but has those bars at the top and bottom of the screen so you get 1 to 1 pixel and no pixel stretching

i dont want to play at a lower res either becasue frankly i want the tightest picture for my screen i dont want it to look worse i just put up with the letterbox



on a side note i wonder if the official vga cable has better quality i have this gameware crap

[Cold Storm]

I have the official VGA cables for connections.. It's pretty nice on the fact I can hook up my 20in and get the HD quality that I want.. At a smaller res...

[HookeyStreet]

on a side note i wonder if the official vga cable has better quality i have this gameware crap

that could possibly be a factor. I had a bad VGA cable once that gave horrible interferance :(

[DanishDevil]

I have a Samsung 216BW (21.6" 1680*1050) and I set the output at 1920*1200 and it looks pretty damn good. Sure it might be a little stretched, but it's displaying corner to corner and my monitor seems to be displaying it. I have no idea how :D

BTW I'm using an HDMI > DVI adapter.

[HookeyStreet]

BTW I'm using an HDMI > DVI adapter.

Thats probably why your pics nice m8, VGA = analogue, HDMI/DVI = digital )

[Cold Storm]

Since I have had the day off today, I wanted to Play with NXE and try to download a few games.. The thing is right with Halo 3 being SLOWER due to it being on the HDD. I clocked starting a Campain map in almost 4 mins.. With CD it's about 2... Going to try more since my Xbox is hooked on my 22in and I'm working off my 20..

[KieranD]

its cache cold storm, halo uses cache on the hard drive and when it tries to read the gmae and cache from the hard drive it slows to a crawl

even bungie recommended to use only the disk

i want to get the arcade game castle crashers maybe in january after i get all that christmas cash hahaha :)

[DanishDevil]

I'm having a bit of a dilemma here, and I was wondering what your opinion was.

Currently, I have 2 XBOX 360's: a 20GB Premium, and a 120GB Elite. The elite has a 203W PSU, and the Premium has a 175W PSU.

I am only keeping one. Which should I keep?

I have always had over 80GB free on my Elite, but the 15.6 that you get with the 20GB HDD seems like it might be hard to deal with. I also have no problem with selling both and getting a new box, especially if they have Elite Jaspers running around!

[KieranD]

sell both get a 60gb premium it is the best thing i ever did
sold my old 20gb premium for £130 and bought a brand new falcon chipset 60gb and its the newset falcon with the ram now on one side and the 80nm gpu, cost me !60 came with fable 2 and another wireless controller and some kng fu panda/lego iniana jones combo

cost me all in all £50 to upgrade thats a bargain

the jasper is only currently in the arcade with onboard memory

[eidairaman1]

Im thinkin about goin for the Elite Next year and probably get it modified for Non Regional use/bigger HD

[DanishDevil]

sell both get a 60gb premium it is the best thing i ever did
sold my old 20gb premium for £130 and bought a brand new falcon chipset 60gb and its the newset falcon with the ram now on one side and the 80nm gpu, cost me !60 came with fable 2 and another wireless controller and some kng fu panda/lego iniana jones combo

cost me all in all £50 to upgrade thats a bargain

the jasper is only currently in the arcade with onboard memory

So do you think Jasper will be released soon for the 60GB Premiums?

I could buy a Jasper Arcade system and get the 60GB HDD upgrade pack for $100 that comes with an extra headset and 3 months of XBL.

[Wile E]

Sell the Premium, keep the elite, and buy an Arcade. Use the Elite HDD on the Arcade.

[KieranD]

the elite would have no storage tho:confused:

better to sit tight and see if any 60gb jaspers appear otherwise if your desperate you can get an arcade and get a hdd for it

[Wile E]

the elite would have no storage tho:confused:

better to sit tight and see if any 60gb jaspers appear otherwise if your desperate you can get an arcade and get a hdd for it

Just take it back and forth as needed. Plus, that way, he could mod the Elite if he wanted. :D

[CDdude55]

I still have a 20GB HDD.:(

Not enough space.

[Cold Storm]

I say wait for the jasper's to be out and then go with what Wile E was thinking of.. You can mod one, while the other is for back up or for another tv.. I have mine hooked right up to my 22in. So, all I have to do is raise it up, and hook it in. Done and doner... lol

[Apocolypse007]

Bad news guys, my 2nd x-box just RRoD'ed on me. I got my original around launch time, it died around this time last year and I got a replacement though Microsoft. Now the replacement model is dying.

Questions:
-did my replacement come with a new warranty?
-If I send it in, will they charge me for repairs?

If it is going to cost me to repair the console I may as well just save up to go out and get one of the new jasper revisions. I would like to get mine to work if possible or get a nice replacement.

Anyone know how to fix the ring of death issue? Any help is appreciated! thanx!

[DanishDevil]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm still really deciding what I want to do =\

[eidairaman1]

Supposedly they Launched the "Jasper" recently which apparently fixes those flaws.
Bad news guys, my 2nd x-box just RRoD'ed on me. I got my original around launch time, it died around this time last year and I got a replacement though Microsoft. Now the replacement model is dying.

Questions:
-did my replacement come with a new warranty?
-If I send it in, will they charge me for repairs?

If it is going to cost me to repair the console I may as well just save up to go out and get one of the new jasper revisions. I would like to get mine to work if possible or get a nice replacement.

Anyone know how to fix the ring of death issue? Any help is appreciated! thanx!

[alexp999]

My old 360 finally died today.
Back in august it started to artifact roughly once a week or so, but leaving it off for 5mins it was then fine for another week. After looking around and asking on here it seemed the RROD was imminent, my launch console had caught the terminal disease. So I went out with my Summer Job money and bought me an Elite Falcon 360, ready with its big HDD for the NXE. Then we moved house, so my old 360 sat in its box for about 3 months. Now I'm all settled in, I thought I would power her up, with in about 30 secs, it froze on the dash, not even warmed up, then I turned it off and back on again, it survived about a minute before artifacts shot across the screen and it froze again, I repeated this about six times, when it then sat on the dash fine for a bout 10mins, so I popped in an old game, 1 min later, it froze with artifacts. Took out the disc and restarted the console, and RROD! Half an hour later on the phone it is now stripped naked and sitting in its coffin ready to be picked up by the undertakers (aka UPS).
RIP little buddy :respect:

[CDdude55]

My 360 is fine, i have only had one 360 die on me when i was playing the Stranglehold Demo.

It took SO long to get my 360 back from them, hopefully it goes really quick for y'all.:)

[alexp999]

Free your Avatar! :rockout:

What do people think of my new TPU avatar? They even had a TPU t-shirt, lol.

[bogmali]

OK I am going to ask this question here (as well as in GPU) - Has anyone here (you, your children, siblings, etc...) played or currently playing Zoids Assault? It belongs to my boys but I got hooked in because of the strategy. There is a level that I'm right now at which I am stuck:banghead: It is the 5th mission where you're going up against 14+ mechs and you only have 5 at your disposal:eek::shadedshu Any strategy or tips would be appreciated (I've searched online and no luck)

[DanishDevil]

Wow no luck online? That's surprising. No, I haven't played unfortunately.

[HookeyStreet]

Merry XMAS everyone!

[freaksavior]

YAY Christmas is here. Gift Cards ftw and my macbook pro

[DanishDevil]

Thought I'd reach out to you guys who I know own 360's and link to you my FS thread of Xbox 360 goodies:

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=80787

[KieranD]

ive had pro evo 2009 since launch got it launch day in a special game of the week deal for £29

anyway been playing that a TON

also got saints row 2 and its the funniest game to just f'k about it, i love how much more unrealistic it is compared to GTA 4, GTA 4 was a game i used to play online with my mates and just do stupid things in then i was thinking how there wasnt much to do in it but combat is much better in saints and the vehicle customisation is good bigger selection of weapons better loads more

story isnt saints thing clearly gta 4 had a better story and better characters but saints story is just there to let you do stupid things and tie up the other story from the first one

jonny gat gets a lot of story which is cool coz he has a metal leg :rockout:

wanted guitar hero but its expensive

going to get SF4 on release

anyone help convince me not to get far cry 2 on xbox 360 its only £17.99 in gamestation i heard its missions where shit and boring

[ShadowFold]

Yea farcry 2 isn't worth buying. You will be bored of it and sick of playing at 25-50% depending on how long you can do the same thing for. Also, SR2 comes out on PC soon, I will be grabbing that!

My games for windows live tag is Shadowfold but I am playing on Shadow2fold right now.

[HookeyStreet]

wanted guitar hero but its expensive



I got Guitar Hero - World Tour (solo guitar edition) for only £47.99 from Argos :rockout:

I think they mad a mistake because its now £78.29 ;) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5668667/Trail/searchtext%3EGUITAR+HERO+360.htm

[erocker]

I has problems and need some assistance. I just got a Xbox 360 (no HDD) and I went out and bought Madden 09. When I put the disc in I get the message "To play this disc, put it in a Xbox 360 console" Is my Xbox having an identity crysis or something? Anyone have any insight. This suxorzz.

[CDdude55]

I has problems and need some assistance. I just got a Xbox 360 (no HDD) and I went out and bought Madden 09. When I put the disc in I get the message "To play this disc, put it in a Xbox 360 console" Is my Xbox having an identity crysis or something? Anyone have any insight. This suxorzz.

lol, put in a xbox 360 console. Maybe try getting an HDD, or it could be the CD drive thats screwed up. You can always send it in a get a new one.

[erocker]

The disc is new and void of any flaws. After Googling "To play this disc, put it in a Xbox 360 console", it seems like this Xbox needs repairs. I bought it second hand, though everything is in the box. Would MS accept this? Where is the number I need to call?

[CDdude55]

The disc is new and void of any flaws. After Googling "To play this disc, put it in a Xbox 360 console", it seems like this Xbox needs repairs. I bought it second hand, though everything is in the box. Would MS accept this? Where is the number I need to call?

They should take it, the number i believe is 1800-4my-xbox, just make sure they no is the disk drive. and they should send you a box with packing foam to put it in.
http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/xbox360/contactus.aspx

It took so long for them to send me a new 360 back.:(

[erocker]

Out of warranty.:( Looks like I'm going to have to open it up. Modding time.:D

[Cold Storm]

Out of warranty.:( Looks like I'm going to have to open it up. Modding time.:D

Out of warr? :confused: They didn't give you a hdd but a xbox...I'll come up there and shoot them for ya!
Should just need a new drive. It happens a lot when they just come "out of warr"

[erocker]

It's not the Xbox, I'm quite sure it's the game now. All DVD's work fine. I'm going to try returning the game for a different copy.

[Cold Storm]

You know what bro? I think your not Alone (http://www.operationsports.com/forums/madden-nfl-football/262550-my-madden-keeps-getting-disk-unreadable-message.html)! Seems after a quick search on google with "Madden Disc Error" people have been having problems.. And searching even more shows that it's EA titles of late that have been doing this...

Someone says to clear the cache. I don't know how to do that, so I can't help you there... DAMN EA

[WarEagleAU]

Alright I have a problem with my Xbox 360. It seems it doesnt want to recognize my original HDD anymore nor my 120GB upgrade one. Anyone know where I could possibly purchase a replacement SATA Power adapter that the hdd hooks into then plugs into the 360? I am thinking that possibly, it was fried. Ive tried googling and all that but to no avail.

[WarEagleAU]

do ya'll think the Western Digital cable that most HDDs from them come with would work?

[DanishDevil]

I have no idea, because for the 360, it's an all-in-one cable. Have you tried calling MS?

[WarEagleAU]

No I have not. I am not sure what I would tell them if they did ask though :(

[DanishDevil]

Just tell them that you were going to upgrade from your 20GB HDD to a 120GB, and then all of a sudden, your HDD stopped working, so you bought the 120, and that one isn't working either.

These are the MS official HDD's, right?

[WarEagleAU]

I am not at liberty to say. However, I need a favor from someone if they can do it, but I am not allowed to ask it here. So if someone could PM me or email me if they own a 120GB version xbox 360, I would greatly appreciate it.

[HookeyStreet]

I am not at liberty to say. However, I need a favor from someone if they can do it, but I am not allowed to ask it here. So if someone could PM me or email me if they own a 120GB version xbox 360, I would greatly appreciate it.

I have a 120GB HDD on my ELITE ;)

I take it your 'trying' to upgrade your 20GB HDD to a 120GB HDD without having to pay for an M$ one ;)

[WarEagleAU]

yes and technically it is not illegal :) However I am good to go so no worries there folks.

[k0rn_h0li0]

add me to the list of 360 owners.

[CDdude55]

Just got L4D and Fallout 3 for 360 a little while ago and they are awesome.:)

[HookeyStreet]

add me to the list of 360 owners.

ok m8, I will do it now :)

[HookeyStreet]

It's not the Xbox, I'm quite sure it's the game now. All DVD's work fine. I'm going to try returning the game for a different copy.



Dont be fooled by DVDs working and games not. I had a 360 system that played DVDs flawlessly, but when you put games in it, it would crash :shadedshu

[WarEagleAU]

Alright seeing as I own a 360 let me put out there what I have:

Modded Xbox 360 Rev2 (the second batch that came out to help with the RROD problem) Pro System w/ 20GB HDD (Upgraded to 120GB HDD) (modded DVD Firmware with Ixtremes 1.4 for Hitachi/LG 47D drives)
Black wireless controller, Mad Catz Mini Blue corded controller, original 360 corded controller, play and charge kit (lost my other two and my other wireless due to my brother)
Wireless Media Center Remote
Fan Cooling Stand that allows you to hold the wireless remote, and several games plus brings cool air from the bottom.
Nyko Intercooler for the back. Component HD Cable.
Games: Oh I got a ton to burn and that have been burned. Currently playing The Last Remnant.

[HookeyStreet]

Alright seeing as I own a 360 let me put out there what I have:

Modded Xbox 360 Rev2 (the second batch that came out to help with the RROD problem) Pro System w/ 20GB HDD (Upgraded to 120GB HDD) (modded DVD Firmware with Ixtremes 1.4 for Hitachi/LG 47D drives)
Black wireless controller, Mad Catz Mini Blue corded controller, original 360 corded controller, play and charge kit (lost my other two and my other wireless due to my brother)
Wireless Media Center Remote
Fan Cooling Stand that allows you to hold the wireless remote, and several games plus brings cool air from the bottom.
Nyko Intercooler for the back. Component HD Cable.
Games: Oh I got a ton to burn and that have been burned. Currently playing The Last Remnant.

Sweet :) Im not going to list what I got (dont want to evoke the M$ Banhammer....again! ;) )

But I will say that my 360 is the Jasper chipset model :rockout:

PS: if your sHitachi 47DJ (lol) ever f*cks up (as they do!), get yourself a Lite-On, they are mint :)

[DanishDevil]

I honestly don't think you're gonna get banned by posting that you've modded your box. But if you've been smashed by the banhammer already, I understand :D

Like I told WarEagle, my 360 is just about the ONLY thing I don't mess with hehe.

[erocker]

No, no banning for modding Xboxs'. There is nothing ileagal about it, it only voids your warranty. I currently have two Xbox 360's, one of them I play Madden 09 on so if any of you want to have a go at it, let me know. The other Xbox is getting modded to the point of not being recognizable.

[WarEagleAU]

Eventually the PS3 will be able to be modded and it will all be gravy!!! yeah it hasnt messed up on me yet and Ive had it going on 4 years now? (got it back in MArch of 05 from Ebay dude)

Let me get my other PC up and burn the game and see what we can do :D

[HookeyStreet]

I honestly don't think you're gonna get banned by posting that you've modded your box. But if you've been smashed by the banhammer already, I understand :D

Like I told WarEagle, my 360 is just about the ONLY thing I don't mess with hehe.

lol :D The trouble is, no one knows how M$ detects the modded 360's, so its best to keep quiet in forums etc ;)

[Cold Storm]

I still haven't started playing The Last Remnant... I know how much it's going to eat up on time.. So, I'm waiting.. lol

[WarEagleAU]

Man the game is awesome but after like 5 battles, the whole get into battle scene shit gets real old. I put if off right now while I am hooking my water watercooling to my new Kuma :D

[Cold Storm]

So, any normal RPG.. lol.. I might hook it up.. But, I've been stuck in Exteel, so only computer for me!

[HookeyStreet]

Eventually the PS3 will be able to be modded and it will all be gravy!!! yeah it hasnt messed up on me yet and Ive had it going on 4 years now? (got it back in MArch of 05 from Ebay dude)

Let me get my other PC up and burn the game and see what we can do :D

Any news on the HDD img loader they were working on?

[DaveK]

Add me if you don't mind :)

SYSTEM:
20GB Premium Falcon

PERIPHERALS/ACCESSORIES:
1 Wireless Control, Quick Charge Kit & 2 Guitar Hero III Wireless Les Paul Guitars

LIVE GAMER TAG:
DaveK92

GAMES OWNED:
Project Gotham Racing 3, Guitar Hero 3, Skate, Burnout Paradise, Condemned, Condemned 2, FlatOut Ultimate Carnage, Pirates At Worlds End, Saints Row, DiRT, Test Drive Unlimited, Forza 2, NFS: ProStreet, Dead Rising, Bully, Midnight Club LA, Call of Duty 4 Limited Edition, GRID, GTAIV & Left 4 Dead.

CURRENTLY PLAYING:
Midnight Club L.A

CURRENT FAVOURITE GAME:
Call of Duty 4 and Midnight Club L.A

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME(S)
Aliens Colonial Marines (Will probably suck but I'm a huge fan of the movies), also waiting for the first GTAIV DLC pack and the free Midnight Club LA expansion.

[HookeyStreet]

Add me if you don't mind :)

SYSTEM:
20GB Premium Falcon

PERIPHERALS/ACCESSORIES:
1 Wireless Control, Quick Charge Kit & 2 Guitar Hero III Wireless Les Paul Guitars

LIVE GAMER TAG:
DaveK92

GAMES OWNED:
Project Gotham Racing 3, Guitar Hero 3, Skate, Burnout Paradise, Condemned, Condemned 2, FlatOut Ultimate Carnage, Pirates At Worlds End, Saints Row, DiRT, Test Drive Unlimited, Forza 2, NFS: ProStreet, Dead Rising, Bully, Midnight Club LA, Call of Duty 4 Limited Edition, GRID, GTAIV & Left 4 Dead.

CURRENTLY PLAYING:
Midnight Club L.A

CURRENT FAVOURITE GAME:
Call of Duty 4 and Midnight Club L.A

MOST ANTICIPATED GAME(S)
Aliens Colonial Marines (Will probably suck but I'm a huge fan of the movies), also waiting for the first GTAIV DLC pack and the free Midnight Club LA expansion.

I will add you now, welcome :)

[WarEagleAU]

Not yet though someone PM'd me about some breakthroughs on it (forgot the persons name and I deleted all my pms). Ill do some looking and see what I can find.

[HookeyStreet]

Not yet though someone PM'd me about some breakthroughs on it (forgot the persons name and I deleted all my pms). Ill do some looking and see what I can find.

;) that would sway me to get one back.

[WarEagleAU]

Hell I got one and the 360 now I need me a DS and A Wii and a PSP (my nephews doesnt count) :)

[Cold Storm]

I'll trade you a PSP for the PS3.. lol..
If the reports are right, I might think about grabbing a PS3 when they hit $299

source (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6203084.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=hot-stories)

[WarEagleAU]

Hell no I wont trade for that you got to be kidding. And if it goes down to 299 that will be a steal and Sony can recoup their losses.

[Cold Storm]

Hell no I wont trade for that you got to be kidding. And if it goes down to 299 that will be a steal and Sony can recoup their losses.

Awww, come on. You can help me help sony! lol.. and your right on that. I still will stay to the fact that when FF XIII comes out, it's going to be 360 version and not PS3

[WarEagleAU]

Im grabbing the PS3 version I wasnt aware they were making it for the Xbox 360

[Cold Storm]

Im grabbing the PS3 version I wasnt aware they were making it for the Xbox 360

Yeah, they where making it from the start. When we first learned that it was being made, every news mag, and placed showed it as being PS3. But, due to what happened with the last president of Sony, they at first said HELL NO to a ps3 version. But, due to them thinking What "THEY WANTED", SquareEnix was made to throw it onto the PS3. It wasn't the PS3 version we saw at the start. It was the 360.. Then it has been said via Gamespot that we won't even be getting Final Fantasy XIII till next year. Japan folks will get it this year.. Grrr!

There isn't going to be anything different. You know how SoulCalibur there is all ways a character for the different consoles? They said that it wouldn't be right to make everyone go out and buy a system for something that they wanted. Not like before...

[WarEagleAU]

Yeah that would suck. But hell its all kosher, I cant wait for it to come out, I already Pre Ordered it from Gamestop for my PS3!!! :D

[CDdude55]

Sold my PS3 a while back,have 360, Wii and PC.:)

[Cold Storm]

Yeah that would suck. But hell its all kosher, I cant wait for it to come out, I already Pre Ordered it from Gamestop for my PS3!!! :D

Man, I pre-ordered that long time ago! lol.. First day it was able to pre-order. That, then Street Fighter IV, and Resident Evil 5 Ce... Need to grab some of the games that came out this holiday season, but i tend to steer away because of computer toys! :D

[DanishDevil]

Little random, but Fallout 3 has recently stolen my heart...and about 20 hours of the last 3 days from me :D

[Cold Storm]

Little random, but Fallout 3 has recently stolen my heart...and about 20 hours of the last 3 days from me :D

Dang dude! That's pretty crazy! It's pretty good game. I love the PC version, I don't know if I'll ever touch the console versions..

[CDdude55]

Dang dude! That's pretty crazy! It's pretty good game. I love the PC version, I don't know if I'll ever touch the console versions..

Have it for 360 and i love it, don't touch the PS3 version tho, i hear it has tons of issues and not visually up to par with the other versions.

[WarEagleAU]

Ive played it on the PS3 and I must admit I really like it. However it does seem to be a tad buggy, or it could just be the demo itself not sure.

I really want Street Fighter IV. They got a collectors edition for 80 bucks at the Stop.

[Cold Storm]

God, I can't wait for that. I've all ready bought the collectors once I saw I could get it! The only thing I don't get is why the 360 version would have the blu-ray version also. :wtf:

I'm also loving the 360 Street Fighter IV controller (http://www.gamestop.com/Catalog/ProductDetails.aspx?sku=270300). I'm also buying that baby!

I tend not to buy games unless it has a collectors something.. If it is even the players guide.. I love the art stuff of games.. The AC collectors stuff was great!

[WarEagleAU]

Yeah I may grab the CE of it, hell for 20 bucks more you get some nicities

[Cold Storm]

I would all ways suggest grabbing if your a fan of the artwork, or thing itself! It's a nice little "read" if it does have anything, and a lot of times, if you keep it together, they still tend to give 10% more back to ya if you trade it in. Only because they can add 20% more to it, but still well worth it...

As for my Blu-ray on the 360 remark... The link from the homepage, when you get to what street fighter IV stuff they have, is broken... If you go from it, the 360 stuff takes you to the Ps3.. The Xbox version does have DVD of it... I do have to say, I own all the Street Fighter Anime, and have to say Street Fighter II anime is probably be the key breaker to set me into the world of Anime! Can't wait to see what they have in store!!!!

[WarEagleAU]

Yeah I like the "cartoons" they have on Edge or encore or whatever it comes on :D

[Cold Storm]

Yeah I like the "cartoons" they have on Edge or encore or whatever it comes on :D

Ahh!! you just killed me with the (" ") !!! lol... It's on both, btw... lol

[WarEagleAU]

HAHA, Anime, Cartoons its all the same. Manga, Hentai ::cough::

[Cold Storm]

:roll: it's :cough: Hentai :cough: ... lol Yeah, most see it as that, and it's all good. Never hate a person for calling it cartoon, and never will now!

Edit: Unless your my ex-fiance and say... "Esaflowne was a great anime. I'd see it again"... then 6 months later when I ask her to watch it with me... "what the hell is anime? I've never seen it before!".... Then I'd hate ya! :roll:

[WarEagleAU]

:roll: :rockout:

[Cold Storm]

All right, here is one for everyone.. Anyone else liking the look of the new Bionic Commando (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/adventure/bioniccommando/index.html?tag=result;title;0) game? I'm really liking it myself.. It has the "sandbox" feel, but looks like it's lvl based...

[HookeyStreet]

All right, here is one for everyone.. Anyone else liking the look of the new Bionic Commando (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/adventure/bioniccommando/index.html?tag=result;title;0) game? I'm really liking it myself.. It has the "sandbox" feel, but looks like it's lvl based...

Im gagging for it m8! :D Looks like great fun :rockout: (and I used to love the original) Its 'Resi 5', then this one on my 'must have' list atm :)

[WarEagleAU]

Hell yeah I am looking forward to it. I loved the original on the NES and looks like this one will be more of the addicting game play :D

[HookeyStreet]

Ryu: http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8777691/Street-Fighter-IV-Xbox-360-FightPad-Controller-Ryu/Product.html

Ken: http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8777716/Street-Fighter-IV-Xbox-360-FightPad-Controller-Ken/Product.html

Chun Li: http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8777718/Street-Fighter-IV-Xbox-360-FightPad-Controller-Chun-Li/Product.html

I will be getting one of these babies :rockout:

[Cold Storm]

If you go to gamestop.com (www.gamestop.com), the Xbox also has the Akuma Controller. I'm going to be ordering it come Thursday!!! Although I do like that Ryu one!!

[CDdude55]

Mortal Kombat is better fighting game imo, except for the newer ones.

[ShadowFold]

I never liked fighting games.. The only one I liked was Primal Rage or something like that. It was on PS2 and GameCube. I played the living death out of that game.

[CDdude55]

Or Killer Instinct.

[HookeyStreet]

I like most Beat'em Ups :rockout:

LOL, Primal Rage :eek: Thats well old skool :) Farting/puking giant Gorillas FTW!

[Cold Storm]

Man, I remember Primal Rage from back in the day! I think that and K.I. should be remade. Those games could make a killing in this day and age!!!