No, even when plugged in, the wireless pad still sends game commands wirelessly, not via the USB cable. So you would have to get a wireless signal detector on your PC specifically for the 360 pad, which as of now, does not exist.

Right. I've used my PC to charge my controller when my 360 is off. But it can only charge through the USB port.

Also, isn't it true that the -WIRED- 360 controller can be used on PC's? I thought I read that somewhere...

Yes if you have the Wired controller your in luck, it works on pc's. In fact it can even be used with the new Flight Simulator demo.

Here are the drivers

Drivers

There's an adapter for the pc coming out. MS announced it at E3 along with a wireless headset and steering wheel. I'm not sure when it's releasing though.

whats the best 'one stop' place to check up on reliable release dates for upcoming 360 games??

I usually use EBGAMES, but ignore everything that has a date 9/1/06 or 12/1/06...those imply that the game is releasing that quarter.

IGN has a decent list also....

trailers pretty good, some funny moments never played the first one but this one looks pretty good

Here's a trailer for Bully.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88KNf0MtU14&IA

Never mind. I'm a tard. But it does look cool :)

Pretty sure this is only coming out on the PS2.

Correct.

lol. my bad.

I'll make it up to you with Martin5 caught dancing at a party wit his buddies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FDTGZrCnQM

Is this the same one they show in the theaters because that one always gets laughs.

I was talking about Lego star wars trailer, dont know if they show it in movie theaters never heard of that

I've seen a "Lego Star Wars" game trailer in the theater. It was before the Coming Attractions during the commercial part of the pre-show.

Microsoft has sent word today that the latest title to appear on Xbox Live, Texas Hold 'Em, will be available from Wednesday August 23rd, 6PM Australian Eastern Standard time. The entire game will be available for free for 48 hours only. On Friday August 25th, the game will be available for 800 Microsoft points.

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Grain of salt.

Texas Hold'em free for 48 hours?

Very cool!

A bit more as well.

source?

Apparently it was posted official on xbox.com as a press release for a short period of time. Various forum posters on xbox.com pasted it from the release onto the forums. No reason why it was removed as of yet.

The info was e-mailed a short time ago to Joystiq from Microsoft's PR agency so they have updated the story they had up earlier to let everyone know it seems totally legit.

I thought there was going to be a new Arcade release every Wednesday. :(

Oh well. I got to play the NNN demo. I thought it was actually cool. All the faults of the game (too simple, not enough combos, too straightforward) are pluses in my book. I may or may not pick this up at some point.

There is going to be a new release every Wednesday, at least for a little while. They didn't have anything to fill today's slot, so they're releasing a picture pack for Cloning Clyde. Next week, Hold 'Em is coming out and Time Pilot is coming out the week after.

I'll definitely get Hold 'Em when it's free.

Yup, I got the email at 11pm last night. Didn't see it until today though.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=18966


Chris

This is great. I can see it now, all the MS & Sony fans talking smack about Wii owners looking like idiots, but will buy cameras for the respective systems and do the same kind of goofy gestures.

*edit for typo

You can't look like an idiot if you're in HD. HD changes everything.

*end sarcasm* Sorry, I just had to.

every time I see Scramble listed I think I see ScraBble ... now, that would be a neat game to have on Live.

From: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/725/725856p1.html

For anyone that really loves spending their hard-earned cash, Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace is like a dream come true. For example, having blown your wad once on your original game purchase, the obligatory follow-up content expansions offer infinite opportunities to splash even more dough. Sometimes, this actually works out quite well - see Oblivion's run of quality stuff like the Thieves Den swash-buckle-a-thon. Sometimes, it's a bit of a gip - see Oblivion's utterly rubbish horse armour pack.

Now however, Microsoft is set to launch its latest initiative, known as "Consumables" - unveiled at Gamefest 2006 by Xbox Live Marketplace business manager, Rohan Oommen - promising new and exciting opportunities to spend more money in increasingly diverse ways. Essentially, "Consumables" are in-game assets that can deplete and be re-purchased - think forking over cash for the equivalent in in-game currency, or paying for armour that wears down as you battle. Microsoft intends to incorporate this technology into its next Xbox 360 SDK update.

Additionally, Microsoft plans to integrate Marketplace more closely into games themselves, enabling players to purchase items in-game, via NPC vendors and the like. Initially, goods purchased during play will be stored in a 'shopping basket', with a visit to the Xbox Live Marketplace required to hand over your cash and complete the transaction. No word yet if you can skip that whole handing over real-world money thing by stabbing your friendly vendor in the face with your scabbard.

The "Consumables" idea is a mess....if they truly do incorporate that, I can see people bitching a LOT. I would not want to rent a few maps, then have to do it again to play them again....as long as the rental fee is a LOT less and you can still purchase the content for keeps.

Consumables is a bad idea, but it was going to happen at some point. Just dont buy into it.

Exactly. If people truely spoke with their wallets this would die a quick death.

Yeah, I don't like the consumables idea either. It's basically cheating, so why not just use a cheat code? Is it somehow considered "legit" because you're paying for the help?

Consumables is a horrible idea and should be applied to green beans, coffee and toothpaste only - power ups, armour, health, etc are what cheat codes are for :)

The whole thing sounds elitist to me.

Barf. Well, there's another reason I'm not buying into the online gaming revolution.

It's really not that big of a deal. If you want to buy something, buy it, if you don't then don't.This is just another way to make a little more cash from those willing to pay it. As long as this doesn't turn into a situation where I fire up Perfect Dark Zero and I go online only to find myself in a battle with people who have infinite health potions and armor that only a nuclear bomb would damage I am fine with it. The only way this is bad is if it interferes with online play. Games like Oblivion could use this. The Horse armor isn't my thing personally, but if you really love Ovlivion and wanted more content and more unique items, go for it. I think it's great they make these extras available. It's just a personal choice.

Now, is there a way they can convert MS Points into a consumable for games? Let's say, Texas Hold'em? :)

Speaking of which, anyone who is getting this game needs to add my gamertag. We are going to end up needed a seperate thread so we can make sure all of us get added.

The scenario I dread would be developers making games damn near impossible to beat. The solution? You need to buy this add-on which will get you through that tough part of the game.

True.. but I think both paid added content and paid consumables could be potentially dangerous.

Bingo.

Check out this sucker, and then balk at the price.