Xbox 360 Thread - part 6
08-01-07 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Summary - I sent in my console to be fixed. was told i'd get special treatment, was happy. Was just told they lied. They sent me Viva Pinata to make up for the lies. Down to 13 business days until i "should" get my console back.... let's see how they do.
How is everyone else who returned their xboxes the same time as mine doing?
08-01-07 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
How is everyone else who returned their xboxes the same time as mine doing?
08-01-07 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Well shit on me. My Xbox was shipped this morning. That makes their turn around 4 business days. Much better than the 15 I was told.
How is everyone else who returned their xboxes the same time as mine doing?
How is everyone else who returned their xboxes the same time as mine doing?
edit: On second thought, maybe I will have enough time after beating Overlord to send it in.
08-01-07 | 11:39 AM
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I got mine back on the 31st (yesterday). I believe they received it on the 24th maybe....I forget exactly.
Now I have many demos to play, Arcade games to D/L and videos to watch.
I had to clean up my HDD and delete a bunch of stuff (Halo3 Beta deleted as I forgot that took up like 1GB of space). A bunch of map packs and stuff also removed that were free stuff.
Now I have many demos to play, Arcade games to D/L and videos to watch.
I had to clean up my HDD and delete a bunch of stuff (Halo3 Beta deleted as I forgot that took up like 1GB of space). A bunch of map packs and stuff also removed that were free stuff.
08-01-07 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by flashburn
Wow, I didn't realize their turn around time had gotten that good. I might have to think about sending mine in once I play through Bio-Shock.
edit: On second thought, maybe I will have enough time after beating Overlord to send it in.
edit: On second thought, maybe I will have enough time after beating Overlord to send it in.
08-01-07 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
I got mine back on the 31st (yesterday). I believe they received it on the 24th maybe....I forget exactly.
08-01-07 | 11:49 AM
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360 chip manufacturer hints at improved design
Matt Martin 11:41 (BST) 01/08/2007
45nm chips could reduce costs and heating
One of the contractors responsible for manufacturing CPU's for the Xbox 360 has revealed that it is currently working on a 45-nanometer design, due for release late next year or early in 2009.
A smaller CPU for the Xbox 360 would help reduce manufacturing costs for Microsoft, as well as produce less heat in the console itself.
"We have customers' activity for products in the CPU space that goes into a video game device," said Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's CEO Chia Song Hwee, reports PC Advisor.
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing has previously produced 90nm and 65nm versions of the Xbox 360 processor.
"As 65nm just started production in the last two quarters, you would expect 45nm to come on stream about 18 months from that timeframe," offered Chia, refering to an expected production timeframe.
Matt Martin 11:41 (BST) 01/08/2007
45nm chips could reduce costs and heating
One of the contractors responsible for manufacturing CPU's for the Xbox 360 has revealed that it is currently working on a 45-nanometer design, due for release late next year or early in 2009.
A smaller CPU for the Xbox 360 would help reduce manufacturing costs for Microsoft, as well as produce less heat in the console itself.
"We have customers' activity for products in the CPU space that goes into a video game device," said Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's CEO Chia Song Hwee, reports PC Advisor.
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing has previously produced 90nm and 65nm versions of the Xbox 360 processor.
"As 65nm just started production in the last two quarters, you would expect 45nm to come on stream about 18 months from that timeframe," offered Chia, refering to an expected production timeframe.
Chris
08-01-07 | 12:00 PM
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I'm discussing selling my 360 to a friend once the HDMI/65nm Premiums hit the shelves. Not that's it's NEEDED per se, but if I can upgrade and push him into the 360 at the same time, it might be worth the little extra cash. The whole transfer of Xbox Live Arcade titles process is a little disenchanting though, I must admit.
08-01-07 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpayroll
I am confused. I thought the 65nm was the rumored cooler running CPU. This report says that they have already been producing consoles with the 65nm. And they are working on an even cooler running 45nm CPU?
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08-01-07 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by taffer
I am confused. I thought the 65nm was the rumored coolerrunning CPU. This report says that they have already been producing consoles with the 65nm. And they are working on an even cooler running 45nm CPU?
08-01-07 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by taffer
I am confused. I thought the 65nm was the rumored cooler running CPU. This report says that they have already been producing consoles with the 65nm. And they are working on an even cooler running 45nm CPU?
I'm pretty sure Intel and AMD have been at 45 nm for about a year or so. So it's no surprise that IBM and MS's manufacturer would be thinking about going smaller ASAP.
However, the RROD was widely reported to be due to the X-clamp failure (which we assume they have fixed in models manufactured 7/2007 and on?). Thus, I wouldn't expect the 90/65/45 nm CPUs to have any effect at all on the RROD. But it should make the console run cooler and possibly quieter (which would be nice since my 360 is about 3-4x louder than my PS3).
08-01-07 | 12:15 PM
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That report says they have been producing the 65nm for the last two quarters, which would probably mean the last 6 months. What are they doing, just stockpiling them somewhere waiting to release them all at once?
08-01-07 | 12:26 PM
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I'm assuming testing and just waiting to implment the chips. Nothing will change in a 360 box, just will have to look at manufacture date.
So, what good stuff did I miss since about the 4th of July on XBOX Live Marketplace? I D/L a bunch of demos (AP2K8, Nascar, Blue Dragon, Darkness) and a few other things...just curious. I missed my 360, now the PS3 goes back into standby mode basically....except for Blu-Ray.
So, what good stuff did I miss since about the 4th of July on XBOX Live Marketplace? I D/L a bunch of demos (AP2K8, Nascar, Blue Dragon, Darkness) and a few other things...just curious. I missed my 360, now the PS3 goes back into standby mode basically....except for Blu-Ray.
08-01-07 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow
So, what good stuff did I miss since about the 4th of July on XBOX Live Marketplace?
08-01-07 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisHicks
you missed out big time. MS had a 5min. download window where you could download anything you want for free. most people got atleast 5-6 free arcade games out of it.
08-01-07 | 01:38 PM
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Anyone try out Marathon? I played the demo this morning and started feeling nauseous. I've never had that kind of reaction to a game, and I've been playing FPS games for over 15 years. Maybe there was just something wrong with the english muffin I had for breakfast. 
I'll have to play the demo one more time tonight to see if it happens again.
I'll have to play the demo one more time tonight to see if it happens again.
08-01-07 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by UncleGramps
Anyone try out Marathon? I played the demo this morning and started feeling nauseous. I've never had that kind of reaction to a game, and I've been playing FPS games for over 15 years. Maybe there was just something wrong with the english muffin I had for breakfast.
I'll have to play the demo one more time tonight to see if it happens again.
I'll have to play the demo one more time tonight to see if it happens again.
Seems like alot of people are getting sick from Marathorn. I am not sure why, maybe it is too smooth (60fps) or something else?
08-01-07 | 01:50 PM
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According to IGN's review, motion sickness is normal for Marathon:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/809/809536p2.html
Might be a good idea to avoid eating right before you play.
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/809/809536p2.html
Might be a good idea to avoid eating right before you play.