Official Xbox 360 Thread - Part X
03-28-08 | 02:58 PM
#826
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Originally Posted by slop101
The Prey developers recently said how the sequel will address all those issues - especially the portal stuff, which they claim will put Valve's Portal to shame.
03-28-08 | 03:25 PM
#828
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Yeah, I'm skeptical of their "claim" also. But to be fair, the reason Prey took so long was developing an engine, and then starting over from scratch (more than once). For the sequel (with was started before they finished the first one), they already have a solid core engine to build on, which leaves them time to improve on the actual gameplay.
03-28-08 | 08:04 PM
#829
Originally Posted by msdmoney
It's a toss up for me. Prey had some very interesting concepts that I don't think were executed to their full potential. For example they used the same basic spirit walking puzzle over and over, and they I don't think they took enough advantage of the portals. I thought the story was forgettable.
The Darkness did some interesting intergration of the story into the gameplay, for instance with Jenny on the couch. I think they really did an excellent job of immersing you in the environment. But as slop101 mentioned the constant backtracking (with loading) really hurt the pacing. I also think the gunplay and darkness powers could be a little clunky at times.
I thought Kameo was an excellent adventure game. It really does have a lot of variety, you are constantly getting new characters and powers.
A few more games to pick up cheap
Condemned
Gun
Burnout Revenge
Dead Rising
The Darkness did some interesting intergration of the story into the gameplay, for instance with Jenny on the couch. I think they really did an excellent job of immersing you in the environment. But as slop101 mentioned the constant backtracking (with loading) really hurt the pacing. I also think the gunplay and darkness powers could be a little clunky at times.
I thought Kameo was an excellent adventure game. It really does have a lot of variety, you are constantly getting new characters and powers.
A few more games to pick up cheap
Condemned
Gun
Burnout Revenge
Dead Rising
I want to give a shout out to Gun. I loved the game. Yeah, the graphics aren't too great but it's a well done open world Western. Which there aren't many of. The controls were tight, like riding the horse was very easy unlike Oblivion. I liked the hunting side mission. Very fun and a bit challenging too.
03-30-08 | 02:15 AM
#832
Alright, I'm posting up a newb question.
I'm always 10 ten steps behind everyone and finally picked up my first console today. The first thing I noticed was that it seems Microsoft decided to put a jet engine in the machine to prevent any further meltdowns. The fan is loud and constant. And when I load a game the decibel level jumps significantly. It sounds like white noise at a moderate listening level.
Are 360's extremely loud?
Swap it out for another one?
I'm coming from PS2 (and older consoles) experience and every single model has been pin drop quiet.
Thanks in advance ...
I'm always 10 ten steps behind everyone and finally picked up my first console today. The first thing I noticed was that it seems Microsoft decided to put a jet engine in the machine to prevent any further meltdowns. The fan is loud and constant. And when I load a game the decibel level jumps significantly. It sounds like white noise at a moderate listening level.
Are 360's extremely loud?
Swap it out for another one?
I'm coming from PS2 (and older consoles) experience and every single model has been pin drop quiet.
Thanks in advance ...
03-30-08 | 07:09 AM
#833
DVD Talk Godfather
Get used to the fan. They are all like that.
03-30-08 | 08:46 AM
#834
Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Get used to the fan. They are all like that.
03-30-08 | 08:53 AM
#835
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Originally Posted by aktick
How strong is the wireless controller signal? I'm going to be putting an equipment rack in a closet on the other side of the wall from the TV, wondering if I'll be able to put the 360 in there (which would be nice so I don't have to listen to it).
03-31-08 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by aktick
How strong is the wireless controller signal? I'm going to be putting an equipment rack in a closet on the other side of the wall from the TV, wondering if I'll be able to put the 360 in there (which would be nice so I don't have to listen to it).
03-31-08 | 10:08 AM
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I highly recommend Condemned: Criminal Origins, as a cheap pick-up because it's a phenomenal game. It still ranks up high on two of my lists: Favourite 360 games and Favourite Horror Games. It's a blast to play at midnight with the lights off.
03-31-08 | 12:15 PM
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Anyone have problems redeeming points cards? I put the code in, it recognizes it, when i hit submit give me error saying it can't retrieve info from xbox live try again later.
I called support, the dude said they are doing an update, although it says their update isnt till april first and to try again later. Of course i have been trying for a few days and it never fucking works.
I called support, the dude said they are doing an update, although it says their update isnt till april first and to try again later. Of course i have been trying for a few days and it never fucking works.
03-31-08 | 12:23 PM
#841
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Originally Posted by Jeremy517
Support always says they're doing updates when they have no ideas and just want to get you off the phone. They're never really doing updates.
03-31-08 | 12:25 PM
#843
Originally Posted by Maxwell Smart
Anyone have problems redeeming points cards? I put the code in, it recognizes it, when i hit submit give me error saying it can't retrieve info from xbox live try again later.
I called support, the dude said they are doing an update, although it says their update isnt till april first and to try again later. Of course i have been trying for a few days and it never fucking works.
I called support, the dude said they are doing an update, although it says their update isnt till april first and to try again later. Of course i have been trying for a few days and it never fucking works.
Try this link (after you sign into your live account) https://live.xbox.com/en-US/accounts...spx?Check=true
03-31-08 | 01:12 PM
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Yea, i get the same error. I agree about the support, the dude was like try again and call back later if u still have issues, I'm like wtf??!? Why can't u just help me now asshole.
03-31-08 | 01:33 PM
#845
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Originally Posted by xmiyux
I assume you have never called any tech support line before?
03-31-08 | 02:05 PM
#846
Originally Posted by fujishig
Most of the ones I am forced to call just make me wait on hold for a few hours. After that, they're not getting away without giving me a concrete answer or escalating my call.
03-31-08 | 05:44 PM
#847
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Originally Posted by fujishig
So they basically lie to you so they don't have to actually do their job? Great.
03-31-08 | 06:47 PM
#848
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Originally Posted by Maxwell Smart
Yea, i get the same error. I agree about the support, the dude was like try again and call back later if u still have issues, I'm like wtf??!? Why can't u just help me now asshole.
