Official Xbox 360? Thread...

[BrokenVisage]

not that I have a XBOX 360 or anything.. but 4000th post!

 

[bigrash]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
Turned on my console today and it wanted to update. Anybody know what it was? Majornelson.com provided no info.

released couple days ago: link

 

[tasmanian]

+1

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: bigrash

Originally posted by: UpgradeFailure
Lost Planet tomorrow..hells yeah

picked it up from blockbuster during lunch. can't wait to play this tonight.

I'm hoping my blockbuster has it in stock. I'm going up there when I get done with work today.

Ok, who the hell doesn't allow the options menu to be accessed while in game play? Trying to find a comfortable speed for turning (As default is so slow) but you have to quit the game to go to options, restart the level, try it out, and if you don't like it, do it all again. Lame.

Can't give true impressions yet, first real level is demo level.

You have to go into your PDA (Back button) to change your options.

I managed to snag a copy from Blockbuster. The cutscenes make little to no sense and the dialog is stilted at best but the first two levels have been entertaining if easy on the normal settings.

 

[jlmadyson]

Discovery Channel MS points giveaway

Don't forget to enter, good luck.

 

[bucwylde23]

I just found the code that come with my Live vision camera for free uno. If anyone wants it let me know. I've already bought uno, thus no need for the free code

 

[newnameman]

Originally posted by: chrisg22
I just found the code that come with my Live vision camera for free uno. If anyone wants it let me know. I've already bought uno, thus no need for the free code

Me me me!!

 

[Queasy]

I rented Lost Planet on Friday and finished the single-player by Saturday. Short 7-10 hour game like GoW depending on how you play it. Still very fun even if the plot of the story doesn't make much sense and the voice acting is bad.

I've spent the last two nights playing multiplayer I'm pleasantly surprised by the multiplayer. I wasn't too thrilled with the multiplayer demo mostly because I didn't care for the map. However, maps like Dilapidation and Lost Coast are extremely fun because they offer big weapons, up to 4 or 5 story buildings (really fun with the zip line), tunnels, places to hide, etc etc. I even surprised by the options - multiple teams (more than 2), different modes of play...I'm really enjoying it.

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: Queasy
I rented Lost Planet on Friday and finished the single-player by Saturday. Short 7-10 hour game like GoW depending on how you play it. Still very fun even if the plot of the story doesn't make much sense and the voice acting is bad.

I've spent the last two nights playing multiplayer I'm pleasantly surprised by the multiplayer. I wasn't too thrilled with the multiplayer demo mostly because I didn't care for the map. However, maps like Dilapidation and Lost Coast are extremely fun because they offer big weapons, up to 4 or 5 story buildings (really fun with the zip line), tunnels, places to hide, etc etc. I even surprised by the options - multiple teams (more than 2), different modes of play...I'm really enjoying it.

I just want to know how it stacks up against R6 in multiplayer. I'm afraid to buy this game, so I guess I'll wait and get it from gamefly.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: chrisg22

Originally posted by: Queasy
I rented Lost Planet on Friday and finished the single-player by Saturday. Short 7-10 hour game like GoW depending on how you play it. Still very fun even if the plot of the story doesn't make much sense and the voice acting is bad.

I've spent the last two nights playing multiplayer I'm pleasantly surprised by the multiplayer. I wasn't too thrilled with the multiplayer demo mostly because I didn't care for the map. However, maps like Dilapidation and Lost Coast are extremely fun because they offer big weapons, up to 4 or 5 story buildings (really fun with the zip line), tunnels, places to hide, etc etc. I even surprised by the options - multiple teams (more than 2), different modes of play...I'm really enjoying it.

I just want to know how it stacks up against R6 in multiplayer. I'm afraid to buy this game, so I guess I'll wait and get it from gamefly.

It is more "arcadey" than R6 so it is hard to compare. R6 multi-player just really wasn't my cup of tea.

It'll take a couple of shots to put someone down in Lost Planet with a machine gun (not as many as GoW though). Sniper rifle and plasma rifle are one-shot kills with headshots. Two shots otherwise. Getting a hold of a mech or a mech weapon like the homing laser is a blast. Playing 4-team Team Elimination is the best though (IMHO).

It is definitely worth at least a rental.

 

[Kev]

does anyone else use the 360 to connect to their PC sharing video and audio? I think this is incredibly cool, now I can just share the videos and songs I download and play them through the 360, instead of burning them to a disc. Sweet.

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: Kev
does anyone else use the 360 to connect to their PC sharing video and audio? I think this is incredibly cool, now I can just share the videos and songs I download and play them through the 360, instead of burning them to a disc. Sweet.

use tversity.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Kev
does anyone else use the 360 to connect to their PC sharing video and audio? I think this is incredibly cool, now I can just share the videos and songs I download and play them through the 360, instead of burning them to a disc. Sweet.

Yep. Got a 360 hooked up in the living room and the bedroom and use both just for this. Really great for ripping DVD to WMV to watch movies and shows.

 

[JDub02]

My folks picked me up a 360 with GoW for Christmas. I also grabbed Ridge Racer 6 and NHL 2k6 for $20/each. RR6 is alot of fun and GoW is just sick. I love the streaming feature. It allows me to add my own soundtrack to RR6. Much better that way.

Is it worth paying for the XBL Gold account over the free Silver? I haven't signed up for anything yet.

And does anyone know how I can cancel my original XBL account? I'd like to start fresh with a new userID ... it's pretty dumb.

 

[maziwanka]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Kev
does anyone else use the 360 to connect to their PC sharing video and audio? I think this is incredibly cool, now I can just share the videos and songs I download and play them through the 360, instead of burning them to a disc. Sweet.

Yep. Got a 360 hooked up in the living room and the bedroom and use both just for this. Really great for ripping DVD to WMV to watch movies and shows.

just uses a lot of system resources though. it crashes when i have to transcode a .mov to the 360.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: JDub02
My folks picked me up a 360 with GoW for Christmas. I also grabbed Ridge Racer 6 and NHL 2k6 for $20/each. RR6 is alot of fun and GoW is just sick. I love the streaming feature. It allows me to add my own soundtrack to RR6. Much better that way.

Is it worth paying for the XBL Gold account over the free Silver? I haven't signed up for anything yet.

Absolutely for games like GoW.

And does anyone know how I can cancel my original XBL account? I'd like to start fresh with a new userID ... it's pretty dumb.

Yes. Call MS support. Alternatively, you can change the name of your XBL account for $8.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: maziwanka

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Kev
does anyone else use the 360 to connect to their PC sharing video and audio? I think this is incredibly cool, now I can just share the videos and songs I download and play them through the 360, instead of burning them to a disc. Sweet.

Yep. Got a 360 hooked up in the living room and the bedroom and use both just for this. Really great for ripping DVD to WMV to watch movies and shows.

just uses a lot of system resources though. it crashes when i have to transcode a .mov to the 360.

Use something like River Past Video Cleaner Pro to convert it to WMV. I've got a 2nd PC that I use to do nothing but convert files and rip DVDs to WMV.

 

[Queasy]

The Battlestations: Midway Multiplayer demo is up. No idea what to expect from this.

 

[MrBond]

Originally posted by: JDub02
And does anyone know how I can cancel my original XBL account? I'd like to start fresh with a new userID ... it's pretty dumb.

You have to call them to cancel it.

 

[ivol07]

Heavy Weapon is the newest arcade demo. This might be the first arcade game that I buy since Geometry Wars. It's a pretty entertaining game which surprisingly doesn't get old too quickly.

 

[mzkhadir]

Originally posted by: MrBond

Originally posted by: JDub02
And does anyone know how I can cancel my original XBL account? I'd like to start fresh with a new userID ... it's pretty dumb.

You have to call them to cancel it.

you can pay 800 points to change your gamertag.

 

[RagingBITCH]

You can change your gamertag somewhere on the dashboard...I was messing around one day and saw the option. Not too sure exactly where it is, but could find it later tonight.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
You can change your gamertag somewhere on the dashboard...I was messing around one day and saw the option. Not too sure exactly where it is, but could find it later tonight.

It is under the Edit Gamer Profile settings I believe.

 

[Queasy]

Fantavision coming to the 360?

Actually, it is just a title called "Boom Boom Rocket" from Bizarre Creations (PGR3, Geometry Wars)....just is very reminiscent of Fantavision.

 

[AUMM]

Anyone have a recommendation for the best Basketball game on the 360? I play a lot of multiplayer.....