Official Xbox 360 Thread - Part IIIIIIIIIII
06-02-08 | 11:28 AM
#452
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^^^^
I think you're right. Tomorrow is a bad day for my credit card:
Indiana Jones Lego Xbox 360
Bourne Conspiracy Xbox 360
Ninja Gaiden II Xbox 360
Grid Xbox 360
Cloverfield Blu-Ray
Ugh - my wife's gonna f'ing kill me if I walk in the front door with all that
I think you're right. Tomorrow is a bad day for my credit card:
Indiana Jones Lego Xbox 360
Bourne Conspiracy Xbox 360
Ninja Gaiden II Xbox 360
Grid Xbox 360
Cloverfield Blu-Ray
Ugh - my wife's gonna f'ing kill me if I walk in the front door with all that
06-02-08 | 11:29 AM
#453
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http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...hp?story=18837
Chris
May 30, 2008
Pachter: Netflix, Microsoft To Partner For Xbox 360 Video Delivery?
Based on comments at a Wednesday Netflix analyst event suggesting the online video rental service’s focus on “internet-enabled video game consoles,” analyst firm Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter predicts that company has either already partnered or will partner with Microsoft to expand its online streaming capabilities.
The event follows a report in March in which a Netflix spokesman admitted that the company has recently polled its users on their potential interest in receiving streaming movie content via the Xbox 360.
Also, in its Q3 2007 call to analysts in October, Netflix said that it would consider delivering movies to its subscribers via internet-connected HD-DVD and Blu-ray devices, which include the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Pachter notes, “While there are three such consoles, only one (Microsoft's Xbox 360) has a sufficiently large installed base to make sense from a streaming partnership with Netflix.”
At the San Francisco event, which the company used to outline its revenue and subscriber growth strategy in the face of declining DVD demand, Netflix emphasized the importance of “Watch Instantly,” its free streaming service to be offered with its overall service package for DVD-by-mail subscribers.
Despite initial predictions that Netflix would hit a ceiling in subscriber growth at the 4-5 million level, Wedbush now believes can compete for a much larger customer base, especially if it offers products and services that differentiates itself from competitors. Said Pachter, “In our view, free streaming video is such a differentiated service, and Netflix can gain a competitive advantage by building an integrated product offering.”
Wedbush also believes that the company is investing heavily in building its online streaming capabilities to the point where it is both a market leader and a desirable partner for consumer electronics companies hoping to participate in “digital media convergence.”
Pachter concluded, “The competitive advantage of such an alliance is clear: Netflix customers who are Xbox Live members will have the ability to stream online content through their Xbox 360s directly to their televisions. The ability to do so is available without the Xbox 360, but requires a measure of technological sophistication and a high tolerance for failure.”
POSTED: 06.50AM PST, 05/30/08 - Eric Caoili
Pachter: Netflix, Microsoft To Partner For Xbox 360 Video Delivery?
Based on comments at a Wednesday Netflix analyst event suggesting the online video rental service’s focus on “internet-enabled video game consoles,” analyst firm Wedbush Morgan’s Michael Pachter predicts that company has either already partnered or will partner with Microsoft to expand its online streaming capabilities.
The event follows a report in March in which a Netflix spokesman admitted that the company has recently polled its users on their potential interest in receiving streaming movie content via the Xbox 360.
Also, in its Q3 2007 call to analysts in October, Netflix said that it would consider delivering movies to its subscribers via internet-connected HD-DVD and Blu-ray devices, which include the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Pachter notes, “While there are three such consoles, only one (Microsoft's Xbox 360) has a sufficiently large installed base to make sense from a streaming partnership with Netflix.”
At the San Francisco event, which the company used to outline its revenue and subscriber growth strategy in the face of declining DVD demand, Netflix emphasized the importance of “Watch Instantly,” its free streaming service to be offered with its overall service package for DVD-by-mail subscribers.
Despite initial predictions that Netflix would hit a ceiling in subscriber growth at the 4-5 million level, Wedbush now believes can compete for a much larger customer base, especially if it offers products and services that differentiates itself from competitors. Said Pachter, “In our view, free streaming video is such a differentiated service, and Netflix can gain a competitive advantage by building an integrated product offering.”
Wedbush also believes that the company is investing heavily in building its online streaming capabilities to the point where it is both a market leader and a desirable partner for consumer electronics companies hoping to participate in “digital media convergence.”
Pachter concluded, “The competitive advantage of such an alliance is clear: Netflix customers who are Xbox Live members will have the ability to stream online content through their Xbox 360s directly to their televisions. The ability to do so is available without the Xbox 360, but requires a measure of technological sophistication and a high tolerance for failure.”
POSTED: 06.50AM PST, 05/30/08 - Eric Caoili
06-02-08 | 12:14 PM
#454
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That's interesting news. Considering Microsoft has an online video download service with Xbox Live already. They seem like competing services to some degree. If this happens, I'm curious to see if the pricing structure remains the same.
06-02-08 | 01:02 PM
#455
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Originally Posted by edstein
That's interesting news. Considering Microsoft has an online video download service with Xbox Live already. They seem like competing services to some degree. If this happens, I'm curious to see if the pricing structure remains the same.
06-02-08 | 06:07 PM
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I'm looking at maybe picking up a 360 used. Does anyone know the difference between the model #s: b4j-00001 and b4j-00107?
I'm trying to steer my way to one of the newer models with the smaller chip and hdmi out if possible. Thanks a bunch!
I'm trying to steer my way to one of the newer models with the smaller chip and hdmi out if possible. Thanks a bunch!
06-02-08 | 06:16 PM
#457
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b4j-00107 = has HDMI
b4j-00001 = does not have HDMI
b4j-00001 = does not have HDMI
06-02-08 | 06:55 PM
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Does anyone know if, say, I order an xbox 360 right now from a big respectable vendor like amazon, whether or not I'll receive the newer builds (with the smaller cpu)? I'd like to save on tax and order it online instead, if possible, but I don't want an older model...thanks!
06-03-08 | 04:03 PM
#461
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After I play Guitar Hero, how do I switch controller 1 from the guitar to the regular controller for some XBLA gaming without switching off the console? Thanks! 
06-03-08 | 04:42 PM
#462
Originally Posted by GatorDeb
After I play Guitar Hero, how do I switch controller 1 from the guitar to the regular controller for some XBLA gaming without switching off the console? Thanks!
06-03-08 | 04:51 PM
#465
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The problem is that the guitar never shuts off, so I sign out with the guitar, turn on the controller, and it turns on to controller 2, and doesn't let me sign on with it.
06-03-08 | 04:52 PM
#466
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Turn machine off, unplug guitar, plug machine in?
06-03-08 | 04:54 PM
#467
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
The problem is that the guitar never shuts off, so I sign out with the guitar, turn on the controller, and it turns on to controller 2, and doesn't let me sign on with it.
I do this all the time with my drum kit which also stays plugged in all the time. So when I turn on the controller it does take hte #2 spot - but you can sign in to any profile as long as it's not already in use.
It's not going to auto sign in, you might need to do a little extra work by selecting the profile you want.
06-03-08 | 04:58 PM
#469
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So no, other than turning off the console or unplugging the guitar there's no way to switch. Oh well. They should have a way to switch player 1 and 2 like the Wii does.
It's not a matter of just signing it in, controller 2 is inactive you cannot physically use it to sign in, so I haven't found a way to go from guitar->have regular controller as player 1.
It's not a matter of just signing it in, controller 2 is inactive you cannot physically use it to sign in, so I haven't found a way to go from guitar->have regular controller as player 1.
06-03-08 | 05:03 PM
#470
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Originally Posted by GatorDeb
So no, other than turning off the console or unplugging the guitar there's no way to switch. Oh well. They should have a way to switch player 1 and 2 like the Wii does.
It's not a matter of just signing it in, controller 2 is inactive you cannot physically use it to sign in, so I haven't found a way to go from guitar->have regular controller as player 1.
It's not a matter of just signing it in, controller 2 is inactive you cannot physically use it to sign in, so I haven't found a way to go from guitar->have regular controller as player 1.
At the dashboard, press the xbox button on the guitar. Press X to sign out. Put guitar down. Turn on other controller, it will indicate it is using quadrant 2. Press the guide button and then press X or something to sign into a profile.
It makes no difference that the quadrant the light is on in is #1 or 2 or 3 or 4. Each one can sign into a profile if there are more than one profiles.
06-03-08 | 05:03 PM
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Could you turn on the controller first and then the guitar? I think that would work - I don't remember GHIII being picky about the guitar needing to be controller 1, but I could be wrong. I don't usually switch around too much.
06-03-08 | 05:06 PM
#473
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Originally Posted by GoVegan
Could you turn on the controller first and then the guitar? I think that would work - I don't remember GHIII being picky about the guitar needing to be controller 1, but I could be wrong. I don't usually switch around too much.
06-03-08 | 05:07 PM
#474
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
Did you not read what I wrote? I do this all the time with the wired drum kit, and also have done it with two separate controllers as one is out of batteries.
At the dashboard, press the xbox button on the guitar. Press X to sign out. Put guitar down. Turn on other controller, it will indicate it is using quadrant 2. Press the guide button and then press X or something to sign into a profile.
It makes no difference that the quadrant the light is on in is #1 or 2 or 3 or 4. Each one can sign into a profile if there are more than one profiles.
At the dashboard, press the xbox button on the guitar. Press X to sign out. Put guitar down. Turn on other controller, it will indicate it is using quadrant 2. Press the guide button and then press X or something to sign into a profile.
It makes no difference that the quadrant the light is on in is #1 or 2 or 3 or 4. Each one can sign into a profile if there are more than one profiles.
2. Turn on regular controller (quadrant 2).
3. Regular controller is unresponsive and will not let me sign in into live