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Actually I read that RB2 is one of the few that does benefit (a little). Shorter load times between songs when you are playing a set. :up:

Personally, I'm installing whatever I'm playing at the moment, like Force Unleashed, and when I'm done I'll delete it.

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I do the same thing as Corvin. However Rock Band 2 will remain permanently installed until it is made obsolete (if ever).

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Thanks for the tips on the internet speeds, guys. I'll just go with 2mb down, 384k up for now. Probably won't have much time to play with moving and all anyways. :(

Sorry for the ignorance...but I haven't been keeping up with this thread, or anything regarding 360 hardware. Jasper? Google tells me it's quieter, but other than that, is it the preferred model? Anything else about it better or worse than older models?

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I don't want to bump an old thread so I'll ask here.

I was playing Crackdown last night, after a looong time, last time was around 2007 I think so, and just for decided to look for orbs, to see where I was with that. So it seems that I have 488/500 of the green ones, and 165/300 of the hidden. It seems now it's easier to find them with the sound so loud. I also found out that it's one of those games that can't be installed to hard drive :(

So, my question: I was in the Volk area, where Mikhailov is hidden. There's one building near his boat, and in that building there are immigrants locked. There's a hidden orb there and I just can't seem able to get access there. There's an area upstairs that has an exclamation mark and it seems it should have the controls to open the doors to that place, but I just can't seem able to make it work. I've already tried with all buttons. I've tried destroying it with all kind of weapons and no luck.
I even checked Youtube, there are videos on how to get each orb, and in the video the door is open...
Does anyone remember about this? I already killed Mikhailov, and I think I still need to kill 2 bosses in Volk.

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If anybody is interested in the 360 Wireless Racing Wheel...check out Circuit City. I picked up 3 (was hoping for 4) last night for $32 each. (Clearance price of $45.96 w/ additional 30% of accessories).

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I think it's still too soon to tell. Seems like a lot of the effort in designing this was to make it cheaper to manufacture, not necessarily to help prevent RRODs. Power consumption is less, though, and it does run quieter, and the smaller size SHOULD help alleviate problems, but we'll know for sure in a few months... :)

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OK, I must have brain damage.....I still can not auto log in :hairpull: My profile just has 3 options?

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Nevermind.............Jeez... I can be an IDIOT sometimes!!!

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Don't feel too bad, took me forever to find it as well.

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Couple questions:

Anyone know if the Elite Holiday Bundle (w/ Lego Indy & Kung Fu Panda games) has the Jasper chip?

Is MS still sending out the transfer cable for new Elite purchases?

Thanks.

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Probably not yet, though a few have been seen leaking through in both Pro and Elites. Use the old "box tear" trick to see for sure.
Yes. You can order online.

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I finally broke down and bought a 360 tonight. I'm looking for some game recommendations. I really enjoyed playing Viva Pinata. Thanks.

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Are you looking for new or are you looking for cheap?

On the cheap you can get Dead Rising, Halo 3, Burnout Paradise, Kameo (since you liked Viva), Gears of War and the Orange Box to name a few.

As for recent there is Gears 2, Call of Duty: World at War, Left 4 Dead, Dead Space, Banjo-Kazooie, Prince of Persia and Fallout 3.

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The cheaper the better due to the fact that I just purchased the system. I don't think I would like most of those games. I did just order Oblivion and will be looking to purchase the two fable games.

I like unique games like Harvest Moon and Animal crossing.

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I have just the thing for you:



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You ought to also check out some of the Live Arcade games. Kingdom for Kelflings might be a good pick.

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I already have one :p

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Sounds like you need help from the RPG crowd then. I know Fallout 3 has gotten heaps of praise along with Mass Effect. While not an RPG, Bioshock was game of the year in 07 for most. It's a first person shooter with light RPG elements. It can be had fairly cheap by now.

As for unique, it doesn't get more unique than Portal, which is in the Orange Box. Of course, you can also pick it up on the Live Marketplace now. The Orange Box is still a far better deal though since it has 4 other games included.

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And don't forget the BC titles.

Knights of the Old Republic
and
Jade Empire are both awesome games from the previous generation (if you didn't own an Xbox before).

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Crackdown is pretty fun (and fairly relaxing compared to most games on the 360) and cheap

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I think you might enjoy Braid on the Xbox Marketplace as well as the sequel to Viva Pinata. Fable II might work for you as well.

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Good suggestions.

Also check out the Community Games on the Marketplace. I know i have pimped it before but the game Blow is an incredible puzzle game with tons of levels and replayability for only 5$.

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If you didn't buy an xbox 360 arcade system, gamestop/ebgames should have the xbox arcade disk for $5. It has Pacman CE, Luxor 2, Uno, Feeding Frenzy 2 and Boom Boom Rocket. All of the games are pretty fun time killers.

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^ I agree with this. It's a great disk to have the only bad thing is you have to have the disc in to play it.

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Another one I recommend if you want a bunch of XBLA games cheap is the Namco Museum Virtual Arcade. It costs a bit more ($20 on half.com), but you get 9 arcade games (Pac-Man: CE, Galaga: Legions, Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Xevious, Galaga, New Rally X, and Mr. Driller Online) for a total of 1800 achievement points. Plus there are the usual 30 classics included as well (no achievements & doesn't show up on your gamertag).

Actually there is a popcap collection and a couple other arcade discs as well making them all cheaper than buying from the marketplace. As pointed out though, playing off a disc sucks.