Xbox 360 thread - 3.3
04-16-07 | 09:17 AM
#726
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Originally Posted by Decker
Why would you need to copy your MP3 collection? Isn't it fine to stream it from your computer? I've spent like $100 to synch my ipod and play it through my home stereo, but I never use it since it's easier to just play the songs on my 360.
04-16-07 | 09:19 AM
#727
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Originally Posted by Shadow Ace
I just bought a 360 Premium with the 20 gig drive. I get Giantrobo's point but for me, hard drive space was not/is not an issue and I don't have a TV with HDMI input.
My computer has 5 times the space that even the Elite will offer. With media center enabled, I can stream recorded shows directly off the computer. Same with music, videos and photos. The only thing the hard drive on the 360 is going to be used for is game/profile saves and the occasional download that probably won't stay on it for long.
If I didn't have this connectivity to my computer, I would have certainly waited for the Elite with the larger hard drive. The color of the machine makes no difference to me.
My computer has 5 times the space that even the Elite will offer. With media center enabled, I can stream recorded shows directly off the computer. Same with music, videos and photos. The only thing the hard drive on the 360 is going to be used for is game/profile saves and the occasional download that probably won't stay on it for long.
If I didn't have this connectivity to my computer, I would have certainly waited for the Elite with the larger hard drive. The color of the machine makes no difference to me.
04-16-07 | 09:30 AM
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I've also found that if I enable library sharing in Media Player (not media center) I can access everything on the computer from the media tab without opening up Media Center, provided you have Media Player set up to look for the appropriate media types. It's basically the same as having everything stored locally but I'm not eating up space on the 360. I haven't had mine very long so you may be correct with the convenience factor but my computer usually runs 24X7 anyway.
Originally Posted by sracer
I too have Windows Media Center. I do use the 360 as a media extender, but there are some times when it would be much more convenient to have the media stored locally on the 360 itself.
Last edited by Shadow Ace; 04-16-07 at 09:32 AM.
04-16-07 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sracer
It is more convenient to have my music library on the 360 itself than have to fire up the computer and power on the external hard drive whenever I feel like listening to music. Traversing artists and albums over the network is less responsive than having the music local.
04-16-07 | 09:49 AM
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I still think they're making a huge mistake by not including the transfer cable with the Elite. I'd upgrade if it weren't for that.
04-16-07 | 09:57 AM
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Rumors are saying that we might be getting two XBLA games this week. Gyruss @ 400 points and 3D Ultra Minigolf @ 800 points.
While I'm not really interested in either of these, I think this is a step in the right direction if they can keep it up. Release a retro game and a newer game the same week. That way people aren't up in arms about weeks and weeks of Frogger, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper.
They really seem to have gotten their act together since Alien Hominid dropped. I've bought almost every game since then, with the exception of Turtles (just way too cheap of a game) and Worms (will probably grab this soon).
While I'm not really interested in either of these, I think this is a step in the right direction if they can keep it up. Release a retro game and a newer game the same week. That way people aren't up in arms about weeks and weeks of Frogger, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper.
They really seem to have gotten their act together since Alien Hominid dropped. I've bought almost every game since then, with the exception of Turtles (just way too cheap of a game) and Worms (will probably grab this soon).
04-16-07 | 09:57 AM
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Cool. I might be down for some mini-golf.
Speaking of Worms, I added some info about the update and DLC in the Worms thread.
Speaking of Worms, I added some info about the update and DLC in the Worms thread.
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04-16-07 | 10:04 AM
#733
Originally Posted by Decker
Seriously? Am I being Punk'd?
That demo was HORRIBLE! Yeah the opening was fine, until the game actually started. In fact I was thrilled to hear John Cleese do the voice-over; I just love that guy. But man, the game is awful. Terrible controls, DS-level graphics, excruciatingly lame "finishing moves". My wife asked "Who knew Shrek was so violent?" and she had a point : the game really doesn't fit the character at all. Even my 5 yr old daughter thought the demo was absurdly short.
That demo was HORRIBLE! Yeah the opening was fine, until the game actually started. In fact I was thrilled to hear John Cleese do the voice-over; I just love that guy. But man, the game is awful. Terrible controls, DS-level graphics, excruciatingly lame "finishing moves". My wife asked "Who knew Shrek was so violent?" and she had a point : the game really doesn't fit the character at all. Even my 5 yr old daughter thought the demo was absurdly short.
04-16-07 | 10:21 AM
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I share my files using WMP11, however, my PC always comes to a crawl when I'm sharing ALL my music. I have probably 200GB music on a external HDD. I have my sharing disabled now, since it just bogs down my PC. Any suggestions? I have a somewhat older PC, but it does have 1GIG Ram.
I've been meaning to upgrade my PC, but money is a factor these days.
I've been meaning to upgrade my PC, but money is a factor these days.
04-16-07 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
I share my files using WMP11, however, my PC always comes to a crawl when I'm sharing ALL my music. I have probably 200GB music on a external HDD. I have my sharing disabled now, since it just bogs down my PC. Any suggestions? I have a somewhat older PC, but it does have 1GIG Ram.
I've been meaning to upgrade my PC, but money is a factor these days.
I've been meaning to upgrade my PC, but money is a factor these days.
04-16-07 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
Rumors are saying that we might be getting two XBLA games this week. Gyruss @ 400 points and 3D Ultra Minigolf @ 800 points.
While I'm not really interested in either of these, I think this is a step in the right direction if they can keep it up. Release a retro game and a newer game the same week. That way people aren't up in arms about weeks and weeks of Frogger, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper.
They really seem to have gotten their act together since Alien Hominid dropped. I've bought almost every game since then, with the exception of Turtles (just way too cheap of a game) and Worms (will probably grab this soon).
While I'm not really interested in either of these, I think this is a step in the right direction if they can keep it up. Release a retro game and a newer game the same week. That way people aren't up in arms about weeks and weeks of Frogger, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper.
They really seem to have gotten their act together since Alien Hominid dropped. I've bought almost every game since then, with the exception of Turtles (just way too cheap of a game) and Worms (will probably grab this soon).
It seems they got there act together when the guy over Xbox arcade left.
04-16-07 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
I've got quite a bit of music shared to the 360 as well, and wmp11 only is taking up about 45 megs of ram. I've got 1.5 gigs, so it's not a huge deal. I just looked, and I've only got about 55 gigs of music shared, so maybe yours takes up 4x as much ram? I'm not exactly sure how wmp11 handles its sharing.
04-16-07 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 1998Nole
I was thinking this weeks game was going to be Pinball FX since there is a spot for it at Xbox.com forums, but I would not mind Minigolf.
It seems they got there act together when the guy over Xbox arcade left.
It seems they got there act together when the guy over Xbox arcade left.
Not that I'm defending the guy, but no one will ever know except for him and MS.
04-16-07 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 1998Nole
I was thinking this weeks game was going to be Pinball FX since there is a spot for it at Xbox.com forums, but I would not mind Minigolf.
I got my other information from another forum that listed a couple sites that had confirmation, but since then, those articles have been pulled.
I might be down for some pinball, depending on the price (I'm guessing 800, which I don't think I'll bite at), and how it plays, of course.
04-16-07 | 03:27 PM
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Shagrath the rumors you heard were correct, I just saw on the Gamerscore blog that Gyruss and MiniGolf are indeed this weeks games. I was hoping for pinball but hopefully golf will be fun. I like that you can play it on live.
Gyruss and 3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures Coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade
posted Monday, April 16, 2007 9:02 AM by johnporcaro
Two great titles coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this week!
Gyruss: 400 Microsoft Points (rated “E for Everyone”)
3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures: 800 Microsoft Points (rated “E for Everyone”).
From the media alert:
Defend the Galaxy with “Gyruss” on Xbox LIVE Arcade
In “Gyruss,” gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player’s ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth.
Game Features
Enhanced for Xbox LIVE Arcade – includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards
Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics
Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes
23 levels to clear
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” Tees Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade
From the creators of the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade game “Assault Heroes,” Sierra Online delivers the ultimate mini-golf experience with clever mind-bending, imaginative courses and animated stylish 3-D characters. In “3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures,” gamers collect over-the-top power-ups and play through imaginative traps across three major theme courses including Classic Carnival, Old West and Outer Space.
“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” also includes a customizable course editor that allows gamers to build their own course design by mixing and matching combinations of tees, straights, corners, cups, junctions and ramps.
Game Features
36 challenging holes
Up to four players may compete in multiplayer competitions over Xbox LIVE
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
posted Monday, April 16, 2007 9:02 AM by johnporcaro
Two great titles coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade this week!
Gyruss: 400 Microsoft Points (rated “E for Everyone”)
3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures: 800 Microsoft Points (rated “E for Everyone”).
From the media alert:
Defend the Galaxy with “Gyruss” on Xbox LIVE Arcade
In “Gyruss,” gamers fly a space ship from Neptune to Earth while battling enemies, satellites, asteroids and laser beam generators. Along the way the player’s ship can be upgraded to better tackle the ever-increasing enemies that attack during the journey to Earth.
Game Features
Enhanced for Xbox LIVE Arcade – includes voice support, new graphics, digitally enhanced sound, and leaderboards
Play the original game or an enhanced version which includes 3D rendered graphics
Multiplayer gameplay over Xbox LIVE includes split-screen cooperative and versus modes
23 levels to clear
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” Tees Up on Xbox LIVE Arcade
From the creators of the popular Xbox LIVE Arcade game “Assault Heroes,” Sierra Online delivers the ultimate mini-golf experience with clever mind-bending, imaginative courses and animated stylish 3-D characters. In “3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures,” gamers collect over-the-top power-ups and play through imaginative traps across three major theme courses including Classic Carnival, Old West and Outer Space.
“3D Ultra MiniGolf Adventures” also includes a customizable course editor that allows gamers to build their own course design by mixing and matching combinations of tees, straights, corners, cups, junctions and ramps.
Game Features
36 challenging holes
Up to four players may compete in multiplayer competitions over Xbox LIVE
Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
04-16-07 | 04:22 PM
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Gyruss was my bitch back on the Atari 400. I'll probably pass on it though. That is a game that begs for an arcade stick.
04-16-07 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Gyruss was my bitch back on the Atari 400. I'll probably pass on it though. That is a game that begs for an arcade stick.
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04-16-07 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 1998Nole
I wonder how good this stick would be for retro arcade games, it has mixed reviews at the EB site. It seems kind of expensive at 59.99
Mad Catz Xbox Live Arcade Retro Stick
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04-16-07 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
Rumors are saying that we might be getting two XBLA games this week. Gyruss @ 400 points and 3D Ultra Minigolf @ 800 points.
While I'm not really interested in either of these, I think this is a step in the right direction if they can keep it up. Release a retro game and a newer game the same week. That way people aren't up in arms about weeks and weeks of Frogger, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper.
They really seem to have gotten their act together since Alien Hominid dropped. I've bought almost every game since then, with the exception of Turtles (just way too cheap of a game) and Worms (will probably grab this soon).
While I'm not really interested in either of these, I think this is a step in the right direction if they can keep it up. Release a retro game and a newer game the same week. That way people aren't up in arms about weeks and weeks of Frogger, Paperboy and Root Beer Tapper.
They really seem to have gotten their act together since Alien Hominid dropped. I've bought almost every game since then, with the exception of Turtles (just way too cheap of a game) and Worms (will probably grab this soon).
Yeah, I agree, I have been VERY happy with xbox live arcade lately. I bought boom boom rocket the other day and man am I hooked! Now don't laugh at me, but ever since about a month or so ago when this mini golf game was announced, I have been REALLY looking forward to it! Cant wait for wednesday!
04-16-07 | 07:30 PM
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OK - I'm going to have to ask you all to stop talking about 360 stuff for the next couple of weeks while my 360 is in the shop.
Mods - can we please lock this thread? kthx.
Mods - can we please lock this thread? kthx.
04-16-07 | 08:21 PM
#746
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nice.In before the lock.
04-17-07 | 03:54 AM
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I realize Wii and PS3(?)have the Turbo Graphix games but if the arcade could snap up the pinball games from that system I'd buy'em.
04-17-07 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Giantrobo
I realize Wii and PS3(?)have the Turbo Graphix games but if the arcade could snap up the pinball games from that system I'd buy'em.