XBOX 360 thread - 4.0 (For The Bus)
05-07-07 | 01:39 PM
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it actually ate the disc a total of 2 times (first time made a weird ring the whole way around the outer edge of the disc, but still played. Second time, it made a huge scuff)
At this point, I'm really not trying to think/worry about it. I'm hoping its just an isolated incident at this point.
I'm sure it doesn't help that this game has been played more than every other game I own/have owned.
At this point, I'm really not trying to think/worry about it. I'm hoping its just an isolated incident at this point.
I'm sure it doesn't help that this game has been played more than every other game I own/have owned.
05-07-07 | 03:06 PM
#129
Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
it actually ate the disc a total of 2 times (first time made a weird ring the whole way around the outer edge of the disc, but still played. Second time, it made a huge scuff)
At this point, I'm really not trying to think/worry about it. I'm hoping its just an isolated incident at this point.
I'm sure it doesn't help that this game has been played more than every other game I own/have owned.
At this point, I'm really not trying to think/worry about it. I'm hoping its just an isolated incident at this point.
I'm sure it doesn't help that this game has been played more than every other game I own/have owned.
05-07-07 | 03:07 PM
#130
Originally Posted by KurrptSenate
It's just this one, so far anyway. My other discs seem flawless, so i really don't know where to attribute the blame at this point
05-07-07 | 03:13 PM
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thanks for the reply
according to your former post, it sounds like they replaced it with one of the BenQ drives.
my friend is a manager at a game store, who swapped my old, 3 rings of death console for the one I currently have. He would probably do the same if I asked, but I'm hoping this won't be a habitual problem.
I will definitely look into putting it in the horizontal posistion. I'll have to rearrange some sh!t, and my Wii will probably get lonely, but if it solves the problem, so be it
according to your former post, it sounds like they replaced it with one of the BenQ drives.
my friend is a manager at a game store, who swapped my old, 3 rings of death console for the one I currently have. He would probably do the same if I asked, but I'm hoping this won't be a habitual problem.
I will definitely look into putting it in the horizontal posistion. I'll have to rearrange some sh!t, and my Wii will probably get lonely, but if it solves the problem, so be it
05-07-07 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by slop101
And did it fix the issues with the HDdvd drive?
05-07-07 | 03:30 PM
#134
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Originally Posted by Decker
What issues are you referring to? Because my HD-DVD player works like shit. Most times I can't even make it all the way through the movie before it pixilates and freezes and then I have to flip it over and watch the DVD side instead. I'm very disappointed with it and if an update is available, I'd sure like to give it a try.
05-07-07 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Decker
What issues are you referring to? Because my HD-DVD player works like shit. Most times I can't even make it all the way through the movie before it pixilates and freezes and then I have to flip it over and watch the DVD side instead. I'm very disappointed with it and if an update is available, I'd sure like to give it a try.
Just to let you know I've had zero problems playing HD-DVD's. Even discs with known problems have played fine on it. And the majority of HD-DVD's I watch are from Netflix and are slightly scratched. Well I did have a slight problem with one that was scratched but stopping the disc and hitting play again fixed it. Sounds like you got a bad drive.
05-07-07 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by slop101
So how's this new dashboard update (is it even available yet)?
And did it fix the issues with the HDdvd drive?
And did it fix the issues with the HDdvd drive?
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/a...le-monday.html
Xbox 360 'spring update' available Monday
Friday, May 4 2007, 10:34 BST
By David Gibbon, Gaming Reporter
Bank holiday Monday sees the release of Microsoft's free 'spring update' for the Xbox 360, bringing with it a host of tweaks and improvements to the system.
Most significant will be the ability to chat with friends on Windows Live Messenger using a virtual on-screen keyboard or a new Xbox 360 Text Input Device, which will be available in the summer and is essentially a controller with a built-in qwerty keyboard and a new wired headset.
A number of interface tweaks will also be featured in the update and when a user sends a message a pop-up window will appear allowing you to quickly send a reply.
Some of the improvements featured within the update will include:
Enhanced family settings features for Xbox Live communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
A new Xbox Live Marketplace blade lets Xbox Live members access the content they seek—whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States).
Updates to Xbox Live Arcade allow owners to see which Xbox Live Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox Live members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and achievements directly with all friends on their friends list.
A new option in auto downloads will provide access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox Live Arcade games.
New download controls provide access to viewing options by letting users fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox Live Marketplace.
Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.
Switchable aspect ratio will become available during video playback (Auto to Letterbox, Zoom, Stretch, Native).
Bookmarks will now be stored for each video that the user plays remembering the last location in the file as well as the aspect ratio.
Video trick modes (fast forward, rewind, chapter skip) can now be used while downloading Video Marketplace content.
Skip forward and backward functionality has been updated to skip to the next or previous chapter. Each video is divided into 10 chapters allowing users to skip around video content.
Xbox 360 'spring update' available Monday
Friday, May 4 2007, 10:34 BST
By David Gibbon, Gaming Reporter
Bank holiday Monday sees the release of Microsoft's free 'spring update' for the Xbox 360, bringing with it a host of tweaks and improvements to the system.
Most significant will be the ability to chat with friends on Windows Live Messenger using a virtual on-screen keyboard or a new Xbox 360 Text Input Device, which will be available in the summer and is essentially a controller with a built-in qwerty keyboard and a new wired headset.
A number of interface tweaks will also be featured in the update and when a user sends a message a pop-up window will appear allowing you to quickly send a reply.
Some of the improvements featured within the update will include:
Enhanced family settings features for Xbox Live communications enable different defaults for video chat and voice chat.
A new Xbox Live Marketplace blade lets Xbox Live members access the content they seek—whether it is game content or TV shows and movies (available in the United States).
Updates to Xbox Live Arcade allow owners to see which Xbox Live Arcade games their friends are playing and join in the fun. Xbox Live members can also compare progress of leaderboard scores and achievements directly with all friends on their friends list.
A new option in auto downloads will provide access to the entire collection of free, trial-version Xbox Live Arcade games.
New download controls provide access to viewing options by letting users fast-forward, rewind, pause and resume as their video is downloaded from Xbox Live Marketplace.
Extension of the background download functionality will allow owners to set their Xbox 360 console to turn off automatically after downloads are complete.
Switchable aspect ratio will become available during video playback (Auto to Letterbox, Zoom, Stretch, Native).
Bookmarks will now be stored for each video that the user plays remembering the last location in the file as well as the aspect ratio.
Video trick modes (fast forward, rewind, chapter skip) can now be used while downloading Video Marketplace content.
Skip forward and backward functionality has been updated to skip to the next or previous chapter. Each video is divided into 10 chapters allowing users to skip around video content.
Chris
05-07-07 | 05:34 PM
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That sounds like a great update, but they don't mention the one of the features I was most excited about -- that we were FINALLY going to get "Achievemnet Unlocked" messages that would tell you what achievement you unlocked and how many GPs you just earned.
05-07-07 | 05:40 PM
#140
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Originally Posted by fujishig
Wow... are these rental HD DVDs (I've had a few problems with those, especially because the HD-DVD/DVD combos are flippers) or brand new ones?
Also, doesn't the noise of the 360 bother you? My wife is continually whining about how noisy the unit is while the HD-DVD is playing. I didn't know if there was anything that could be done about that.
Anyway, I spent $30 on the Best Buy replacement program for the HD-DVD drive. I don't know if I should return it or send it to MS for repair. What I don't want is to send it in and then have MS send me back another model with a different serial number that would invalidate my replacement warranty since either way I was planning on retuning it eventually once the price of stand-alone players dropped precipitously.
05-07-07 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Decker
Nope. Mine has had problems with three brand new purchased discs (The Departed, Children of Men and Miami Vice). All three were dual-format.
Also, doesn't the noise of the 360 bother you? My wife is continually whining about how noisy the unit is while the HD-DVD is playing. I didn't know if there was anything that could be done about that.
Anyway, I spent $30 on the Best Buy replacement program for the HD-DVD drive. I don't know if I should return it or send it to MS for repair. What I don't want is to send it in and then have MS send me back another model with a different serial number that would invalidate my replacement warranty since either way I was planning on retuning it eventually once the price of stand-alone players dropped precipitously.
Also, doesn't the noise of the 360 bother you? My wife is continually whining about how noisy the unit is while the HD-DVD is playing. I didn't know if there was anything that could be done about that.
Anyway, I spent $30 on the Best Buy replacement program for the HD-DVD drive. I don't know if I should return it or send it to MS for repair. What I don't want is to send it in and then have MS send me back another model with a different serial number that would invalidate my replacement warranty since either way I was planning on retuning it eventually once the price of stand-alone players dropped precipitously.
05-07-07 | 06:13 PM
#142
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Originally Posted by The Bus
Those warranties are to replace the unit, not to get your money back. How were you planning to "return" it?
05-07-07 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Decker
That sounds like a great update, but they don't mention the one of the features I was most excited about -- that we were FINALLY going to get "Achievemnet Unlocked" messages that would tell you what achievement you unlocked and how many GPs you just earned.
05-07-07 | 08:52 PM
#144
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Originally Posted by The Bus
Those warranties are to replace the unit, not to get your money back. How were you planning to "return" it?
05-08-07 | 12:12 AM
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Looks like the dashboard update is delayed for at least 24 hours or so.
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I just heard from the Dashboard team that we'll have to wait at least another day for the Dashboard update to be released. The update is not being released in the next 24-hours. That is all I know at this time, but I’ll get more information tomorrow afternoon (PT) and I will update this post as needed. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Edit: As has been pointed out by some community members, the official press release does say the ‘week of May 7th’ for a release time. So we’re well within that so far. It sounds like some folks missed that part, so that’s why I wanted to post this update.
I just heard from the Dashboard team that we'll have to wait at least another day for the Dashboard update to be released. The update is not being released in the next 24-hours. That is all I know at this time, but I’ll get more information tomorrow afternoon (PT) and I will update this post as needed. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Edit: As has been pointed out by some community members, the official press release does say the ‘week of May 7th’ for a release time. So we’re well within that so far. It sounds like some folks missed that part, so that’s why I wanted to post this update.
05-08-07 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Decker
Nope. Mine has had problems with three brand new purchased discs (The Departed, Children of Men and Miami Vice). All three were dual-format.
Also, doesn't the noise of the 360 bother you? My wife is continually whining about how noisy the unit is while the HD-DVD is playing. I didn't know if there was anything that could be done about that.
Anyway, I spent $30 on the Best Buy replacement program for the HD-DVD drive. I don't know if I should return it or send it to MS for repair. What I don't want is to send it in and then have MS send me back another model with a different serial number that would invalidate my replacement warranty since either way I was planning on retuning it eventually once the price of stand-alone players dropped precipitously.
Also, doesn't the noise of the 360 bother you? My wife is continually whining about how noisy the unit is while the HD-DVD is playing. I didn't know if there was anything that could be done about that.
Anyway, I spent $30 on the Best Buy replacement program for the HD-DVD drive. I don't know if I should return it or send it to MS for repair. What I don't want is to send it in and then have MS send me back another model with a different serial number that would invalidate my replacement warranty since either way I was planning on retuning it eventually once the price of stand-alone players dropped precipitously.
05-08-07 | 10:03 AM
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From: Formerly known as achau9598 - Baltimore, MD
Originally Posted by Decker
That sounds like a great update, but they don't mention the one of the features I was most excited about -- that we were FINALLY going to get "Achievemnet Unlocked" messages that would tell you what achievement you unlocked and how many GPs you just earned.
05-08-07 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by achau9598
Is this update also supposed to let us see what game is in the tray from the desktop?