The Xbox 360 Compendium, Version 2.3
09-27-06 | 01:31 PM
#301
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Originally Posted by MaxF
Oops. Live demo as in, a demo played live on stage, not a demo on XBox Live. Sorry.
Bummer.
09-27-06 | 01:34 PM
#302
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Now I'm not a big Halo fan. But dammit, I WILL be getting the Halo RTS. If it controls at least as decent as LOTR (I expect better actually), it will friggin rock.
09-27-06 | 01:37 PM
#303
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From: Jersey represent!
$200 for the HD-DVD add-on, and they're tossing in a remote (eh) and Peter Jackson's King Kong HD-DVD (for a limited time). If I get enough X-mas money, I might pick it up. Unless the reviews are bad or the standalone prices drop.
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09-27-06 | 01:43 PM
#304
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Just to be clear, the HD-DVD plugs into the USB of the 360, correct? What other inputs/outputs are on the HD-DVD drive?
2 USB and a Power Supply, correct?
Also, are there pictures of it on TOP of the 360? Would this cause any issues? I hate putting it sideways, so I would not do that. Just curious.
2 USB and a Power Supply, correct?
Also, are there pictures of it on TOP of the 360? Would this cause any issues? I hate putting it sideways, so I would not do that. Just curious.
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09-27-06 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by edstein
I took a close up of a beer bottle. Mine looks pretty much like this one.
That's my name after all. :-)
09-27-06 | 01:47 PM
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This is probably a very stupid question, but I have to ask. Is there any advantage of buying the HD-DVD add-on if I don't have an HDTV? Aside from the free King Kong and remote, that is.
09-27-06 | 01:48 PM
#309
Originally Posted by pizzamousechips
This is probably a very stupid question, but I have to ask. Is there any advantage of buying the HD-DVD add-on if I don't have an HDTV? Aside from the free King Kong and remote, that is.
09-27-06 | 01:49 PM
#311
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
Just to be clear, the HD-DVD plugs into the USB of the 360, correct? What other inputs/outputs are on the HD-DVD drive?
2 USB and a Power Supply, correct?
2 USB and a Power Supply, correct?
09-27-06 | 01:49 PM
#312
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Originally Posted by MaxF
Haha...Peter Moore just took a nice shot at Sony, saying that Gears of War would launch in Europe just five days after the U.S. launch. "5 days after the U.S. launch...not 5 months."
I just saw your post. That is good shit.
09-27-06 | 01:49 PM
#313
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Originally Posted by pizzamousechips
This is probably a very stupid question, but I have to ask. Is there any advantage of buying the HD-DVD add-on if I don't have an HDTV? Aside from the free King Kong and remote, that is.
So, that I/O port (the smaller one) is what connects to the 360? Interesting. I think I may bite, since I like new technology, even though my HDTV only has component.
Last edited by DJ_Longfellow; 09-27-06 at 01:53 PM.
09-27-06 | 01:50 PM
#314
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Originally Posted by pinata242
There's 3 ports on the back, 2 standard USB, 1 I/O port. Looks like the HD-DVD player is going to act as a USB hub as well?
09-27-06 | 01:50 PM
#315
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
Probably not...you can still play HD-DVD's, but they will be reduced to 480p
09-27-06 | 01:52 PM
#316
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Sorta, plugging it into the 360 uses up 1 port, so in essence you are only gaining one port.
09-27-06 | 01:58 PM
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09-27-06 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzamousechips
Off topic: Something up with the forums? Text buttons now?
09-27-06 | 02:08 PM
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I still can't believe I woke up to find DOOM available. What a world we live in. *sniff*
I've only bought 1 Arcade game so far and that was for the wife but with the quality games releasing soon that will certainly change.
Those wallpapers for Halo Wars are simply amazing. Downloading the trailer now.
I tried that Sonic demo out around 5:30 am this morning and I was either very tired or the game is a bit hard to handle. The first rope you jump off of kept screwing me up and since it is a timed demo I didn't make it past there before the demo ended.
I've only bought 1 Arcade game so far and that was for the wife but with the quality games releasing soon that will certainly change.
Those wallpapers for Halo Wars are simply amazing. Downloading the trailer now.
I tried that Sonic demo out around 5:30 am this morning and I was either very tired or the game is a bit hard to handle. The first rope you jump off of kept screwing me up and since it is a timed demo I didn't make it past there before the demo ended.
09-27-06 | 02:29 PM
#321
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Guitar Hero II Confimred For Xbox 360
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Guitar Hero II is going to be rocking a new stage! RedOctane announced today that the Guitar Hero crew will bring their award-winning tour to the Xbox 360 "The tour will continue the rockin' gameplay Guitar Hero fans have come to enjoy, and will now include expanded Xbox 360 capabilities," said Kai Huang, president of RedOctane. "With Guitar Hero II for Xbox 360 rock rhythm, lead, or bass guitar tracks with downloadable content and the new X-Plorer controller, designed specifically for the Xbox 360."
RedOctane will reveal an early glimpse of Guitar Hero II and the X-Plorer controller at X06, the Xbox brand experience for the games and entertainment industry, being held on September 27th and 28th in Barcelona, Spain. This industry event is open to media and retailers from around the world to view the next-generation of games and accessories.
"With its large integrated hard drive, Xbox 360 provides an incredible platform for facilitating downloadable content," said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing, RedOctane. "We believe there is no better title to feature micro-transactions than a music game like Guitar Hero II, where the content is the basis of your experience. The relationship with the Xbox Live Marketplace creates endless possibilities for exclusive content."
RedOctane will reveal an early glimpse of Guitar Hero II and the X-Plorer controller at X06, the Xbox brand experience for the games and entertainment industry, being held on September 27th and 28th in Barcelona, Spain. This industry event is open to media and retailers from around the world to view the next-generation of games and accessories.
"With its large integrated hard drive, Xbox 360 provides an incredible platform for facilitating downloadable content," said Dusty Welch, Head of Publishing, RedOctane. "We believe there is no better title to feature micro-transactions than a music game like Guitar Hero II, where the content is the basis of your experience. The relationship with the Xbox Live Marketplace creates endless possibilities for exclusive content."
09-27-06 | 02:55 PM
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A few minutes ago I sent the picture to my buddy. He borrowed the entire guitar and game from someone at school and brought it home one weekend. We had a real good time with it and I would love to buy it.
The press conference video froze during the Assassin's Creed demo. I was so pissed. I had to restart. I was never good a Splinter Cell so this might be more my type of game. Hiding in the shadows was too tedious and boring for me so this looks like a nice change. It's a shame that the guy playing the game died and we couldn't see more.
The press conference video froze during the Assassin's Creed demo. I was so pissed. I had to restart. I was never good a Splinter Cell so this might be more my type of game. Hiding in the shadows was too tedious and boring for me so this looks like a nice change. It's a shame that the guy playing the game died and we couldn't see more.