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Davey_Pitch
14-11-2008, 23:03
Sorry guys, but I'm loving the dash so far. It's very slick and easy to use. Not had a chance to explore the marketplace features yet to see how easy that is, as I'm waiting for Lynnie to finish making her avatar :)
leowyatt
14-11-2008, 23:13
dashboard schmashboard :p
EDIT: I'll definitely nip round during the week for a play and might look at the new dash too! ;D
NokkonWud
14-11-2008, 23:14
Why are you sorry? I was one of those that always thought it looked awesome.
leowyatt
14-11-2008, 23:18
Why are you sorry? I was one of those that always thought it looked awesome.
He's sorry because we all secretly hate him at the moment :p well until Wednesday that is.
Davey_Pitch
15-11-2008, 00:35
Leo has it spot on, I don't want you all hating me for being lucky :D
Davey_Pitch
15-11-2008, 00:36
Installing a game was relatively quick. I decided to install Gears 2 as it was in the drive, and it took approximately 3 songs on Kerrang to install fully, so pretty quick. Not checked yet to see what the sound reduction is like, but I'll check tomorrow if I play it :)
Davey_Pitch
15-11-2008, 01:09
Yay, I can remove zero point games from my profile!! Forgot all about that :D
Yay, I can remove zero point games from my profile!! Forgot all about that :D
Yay :D
Quite looking forward to the new dashboard now, still unsure about the avatars but the rest sound good.
If I can wear some sort of Halo themed outfit I'm sold :)
Davey_Pitch
15-11-2008, 01:53
No Halo themed outfits yet. Would you like me to post some pictures tomorrow of the clothes available? I'll take some with the camera and post them up :)
Don't goto too much trouble. I'm happy to wait till Wednesday. :)
NokkonWud
15-11-2008, 12:24
Leo has it spot on, I don't want you all hating me for being lucky :D
That's not why we hate you? :confused: :D:p
Davey_Pitch
15-11-2008, 15:31
**** :p
Right boys & girls of our gamer persuasion, I have found a little spare money knocking around and with more and more of my chums Xbox-ing away and a passion for gaming myself, I want to know what all the fuss is about!!
This will obviously be the place containing the fans and the experienced chums.... I have a Wii already - love it, and undertake some gaming across 'teh computer', here's your chance to SELL IT TO ME!! :D
I enjoy RPG, shooters and pretty much anything except football, racing games and the chuff 'film games' that come out following every release at the cinema : Is the Xbox 360 for me? What games will grab me and make me believe my purchase is worthy!? And will this be a console soon outdated within 12months?
Jingo :)
Yes it is the console for you :D Not that i'm biased, honest ;)
For RPGs: you have Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, Eternal Sonata, Infinite Undiscovery, Mass Effect, Fable 2, plus Oblivion and Fallout 3. As well as quite a few coming in the future including FF13 :D
Shooters: Halo 3, Gears of War 2, Call of Duty 4, Dead Space, The Orange Box, Condemned......probably plenty more that others can name better than me :)
It has loads of games you can buy very cheaply, most of the ones I've named already are pretty cheap to buy, meaning there's plenty to do.
Games like Viva Pinata are great fun and only cost £5 or so if you look around or don't mind second hand. :)
It won't be outdated in 12 months, afaik there's no plans for the next generation of consoles until 2010.
NokkonWud
16-11-2008, 19:19
If you look at the list of 360 games and there is nothing there you'd have to be lying to yourself :p
I'd definitely recommend one.
OK Thanks both :)
Is there anyway of someone kindly explaining the whole Arcade vs Elite etc etc and a happy chappy breakdown of the benefits of each?
Also, does anybody have any ideas to some good packages out there please? Might it be worth waiting for Jan sales/Christmas offers? :)
leowyatt
17-11-2008, 16:30
Only link you need (http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/Hardware/compare101.htm) for the console differences.
Deals I'd keep an eye out on hotukdeals.com
Arcade - The basic package, just the console, wireless controller and a 256mb memory card.
Premium - As the Arcade, plus a 60gb hard drive and wired headset and ethernet cable.
Elite - As the arcade, plus a 120gb hard drive, wired headset, ethernet cable, HDMI cable, and it's nice and black.
Out of that lot I'd recommend a premium. The hard drive is essential imo if you want to play any games online or download a number of demoes or arcade games. Plus from Wednesday you can install games on the hard drive making load times faster (usually).
The elite looks lovely but isn't worth the extra imo.
The best packages for these that I've seen lately have been on game's site but things do change fast. http://www.game.co.uk/Xbox360/Hardware/HardwareBundle/ lists the lot, depends what games you want to start with really :)
Was going to say Blockbuster have a good deal with Fifa 09 and Dead Space for £169.99 but you don't like football games so not much use :p You could trade it in if you want to go that route though.
I wouldn't expect any more price reductions before Christmas, bit hard to tell about Christmas offers.
Only link you need (http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/Hardware/compare101.htm) for the console differences.
Deals I'd keep an eye out on hotukdeals.com
That link looks a bit out of date though :( Lists the 60gb variety as only 20gb like they used to be.
Matblack
17-11-2008, 16:53
Buuy a Premium, its all you need, there is nothing the Elite does which a premium can't apart from have a black casing, no one needs a 120Gb HD in a 360 unless they are d/ling loads of movies. I was tempted purely because it was blackk but ended up getting an Arcade to replace a dead unit, my unit was a very early one and had already been away for a repair :(
MB
NokkonWud
17-11-2008, 18:09
I agree with Mat, you only need the Premium/Pro. Jen gave an excellent run-down however.
xbox.com is back up. Profiles now show avatars (Davey (http://live.xbox.com/en-GB/profile/profile.aspx?pp=0&GamerTag=DaveyPitch)), and the marketplace site is alive, but not working for us:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/
Just the yanks:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/
Also anyone who tried to get into the preview can update their 360 today.
Get the premium from Argos, today only. 4 games and an extra wireless controller all for £169.95
Bargain!
Davey_Pitch
18-11-2008, 14:48
I love the idea of browsing the marketplace on the web, and being able to queue downloads. I wonder though, that if you leave your Xbox on, and you start queuing downloads, will they start right away? Would be nice on days when I'm waiting for a demo or something, to queue it in the afternoon and have it ready when I get home.
I wonder though, that if you leave your Xbox on, and you start queuing downloads, will they start right away?
They will :)
Davey_Pitch
18-11-2008, 14:56
Yay, awesome news :D
Also anyone who tried to get into the preview can update their 360 today.
I can't :'(
My Elite is currenly "Delivered To: FRANKFURT, DE" so I have wait with the commoners...
NokkonWud
18-11-2008, 15:45
Well I say old chap, it's been quite the stretch since I was last labeled a 'commoner'. Spiffing.
I did have you in mind... ;)
Davey_Pitch
18-11-2008, 16:37
Can't wait till the NXE is released tomorrow, as it'll be nice to see a friends list full of sleeping and awake avatars, rather than just a random blank avatar. I tend to use the Guide button friend list at the minute as it's easier to use to see who's online.
It's my one problem with the interface that I've seen. While it is very pretty, it's nowhere near as functional as the current list - the guide version will be much better for seeing who's doing what at a glance at least.
Hoping it sneaks out a little earlier tomorrow so I can nab it before work, it's bound to get busy when the yanks hit it. Cant wait now though, been waiting long enough :D
I'm looking forward to finally seeing what it's like :D
I'll get it as soon as it's available.
I'm quite looking forward to ... subconciously typing exactly what Haly just wrote... doh. I do wanna see the avatars in action though I do wonder wtf the point is in making them burp and little else. I want a Black and White style hand of god. Slap them, tickle them, fluff em up in preparation for avatar based sex games.
leowyatt
18-11-2008, 18:11
Lynnie said that when Davey spun his avatar too quickly it got dizzy :D
Yep, and if you get too close to them, you bump their head with the 'camera' :D
There's probably a few little things like that around :)
My Xbox->System Settings>Console settings. Then choose Start up to to choose Disc, Xbox Dashboard or Windows Media Center. Once you are done there…check the option right below it: Autostart. This tell your Xbox 360 what to do when you insert a game. The choices are enable or disable.
Bonus yay \o/ Always wanted to stop it starting something when I put a disc in :)
leowyatt
19-11-2008, 11:32
It is live!!!! :cool:
It's funny watching my friends list come alive all of a sudden ;D
Davey_Pitch
19-11-2008, 11:33
Bonus yay \o/ Always wanted to stop it starting something when I put a disc in :)
Cool, great feature. I often leave my DVD tray open so I can browse the marketplace or something before getting into a game. Nice that I won't have to do that now.
NokkonWud
19-11-2008, 11:46
Cool, great feature. I often leave my DVD tray open so I can browse the marketplace or something before getting into a game. Nice that I won't have to do that now.
Same. It's a nice feature.
My second most wanted (after group chat) still isn't added though. I want achievement notifications but not friend is online ones. That alone stops me from adding a lot of people.
leowyatt
19-11-2008, 13:29
Just installed Gears 2 to the xbox in preparation for tomorrow night. See how the sound fairs then :)
N00b Question alert.
Can you use an external HDD via USB to store games and other live related material.
I was looking at http://www.amazon.co.uk/4GB-Hard-Drive-Xbox-360/dp/B000ENN84I/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1227101201&sr=8-6
So am thinking could you store stuff on NAS drive or USB connected drive
You cant no, anything connected like that is mounted read only. You can only use the hard drive and memory units to store downloaded or game content,
You cant no, anything connected like that is mounted read only. You can only use the hard drive and memory units to store downloaded or game content,
Bugger. So basically pay through the nose for an Official Microsoft product, like it or lump it
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/default.htm
Marketplace open :)
I got in early and love it, really fresh and brings the dash up to dath with hd gaming
Matblack
19-11-2008, 22:37
N00b Question alert.
Can you use an external HDD via USB to store games and other live related material.
I was looking at http://www.amazon.co.uk/4GB-Hard-Drive-Xbox-360/dp/B000ENN84I/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1227101201&sr=8-6
So am thinking could you store stuff on NAS drive or USB connected drive
There is non official kit which I believe enables you to save to a PC or external drive, can't remember what its called though.
MB
NokkonWud
19-11-2008, 23:23
You can use external HDD's as storage for Videos, Music, Pictures etc..
n00b question number 2.
The game points you get for achievments etc. Can they be used to exchange for content such as stuff from the Arcade or do you have to purchse points to do that ??
Matblack
20-11-2008, 11:07
n00b question number 2.
The game points you get for achievments etc. Can they be used to exchange for content such as stuff from the Arcade or do you have to purchse points to do that ??
Nope
Edit: Sorted
Don't think so
MB
Community game you may want to look at: In The Pit (http://catalog.xna.com/en-US/GameDetails.aspx?catalogEntryId=b6d1b769-8778-470d-92ec-716591d9a198&type=2) ('watch' the trailer)
Marketplace link (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258550113/?p=1&of=1&sb=1) :)
leowyatt
20-11-2008, 16:34
heard about this on majornelson yesterday.
NokkonWud
20-11-2008, 16:39
Downloading.
Queued up for when I turn the 360 on later.
Very handy :D I forget to download stuff so often because I hear about it on the laptop then when I'm on the 360 forget to do it.
I've decided I need a bigger hard drive now ::/:
60GB would be fine :)
Just ordered my 60gb one :D
Got mine for £49.99 off game but it's gone up to 59.99 now :(
Think play.com should still have it for £49.99
Play have jumped up in price as well. Just seen one on AVForums for £40 but it's already sold :(
If anyone see's one going at a good rate give me a shout please :)
Doh. I ordered the Game one at 12.30ish and it had gone up by 5 :shocked:
I'll keep an eye out for you for a good deal :)
I'm weak...
Was in a super market earlier and as well as me shopping came out with Mirrors Edge and Banjo...
NokkonWud
21-11-2008, 15:15
Getting Left 4 Dead at Christmas? :p.
I think, with you having so many games, that you need to part with a couple of a sort of.... loan.... How about Scene It? :p.
I've just been sent Mortal Kombat vs DC, so that will arrive tomorrow, REALLY looking forward to that!
Getting Left 4 Dead at Christmas? :p.
I think, with you having so many games, that you need to part with a couple of a sort of.... loan.... How about Scene It? :p.
I've just been sent Mortal Kombat vs DC, so that will arrive tomorrow, REALLY looking forward to that!
Aye, I'll join the left 4 dead xmas partying :)
And as for more games, I'm only going to say one word to you...
FALLOUT
What happened? Get playing it!
Actually, I'll add two more... LOST ODYSSEY
..
A day in I can honestly say that both Mirrors Edge and Banjo have exceeded my expectations. Banjo is much better paced and feels richer than the demo and Mirrors Edge feels like a breath of fresh air after spending the last few weeks with Fallout 3 and Gears.
NokkonWud
22-11-2008, 22:14
I loaned it to a friend so that I could focus on Fable 2. Then I got Gears of War 2. Then completed Gears of War (1) with my friend on Insane before he gets the second one for Xmas.
Hardly been on the console for a week.
I've got the official guide for Fallout 3 though, which is brilliant.
Might have bagged myself a hard drive :D
What's the going rate for flogging on the 20GB drive these days?
From what I've seen, at least on AV Forums, they sell for about £20-25.
I've also heard Gamestation give £30 credit for one but can't confirm that yet.
I've also got a 20gb drive to sell on :D
Oooh, credit in a shop is fine with me :)
Might pop in to Game at the weekend and see what they'll offer. Can I check that online at all?
Sadly not :( Only CEX seem to have prices online. They're offering £23.
Can't remember where I read the Gamestation thing now but I did see it somewhere earlier today :/
I might be trading mine in sometime soon so if I do it this week, I'll let you know what I get for it :D
Coolio :)
I think I'm quite limited for choice around here. Can only think of Game that I can trade in. Could chuck it on ebay I guess but would prefer the hassle free route if I can. Wonder if I've got a CEX nearby.
Davey_Pitch
24-11-2008, 20:09
MB has a CEX nearby, so you probably won't have one too far away :)
Just looked....looks like MB's CEX is the closest ;D
Ah well, will see what Game can offer at the weekend. New drive should be in the post tomorrow so could have it by Wednesday :D
Just need to get a transfer cable now ::/: :p
You got the 120gb HD?
Annoyingly (as I learned the hard way) some transfer cables come with the software that only works with the 120gb HD not the 60gb. So I had to transfer all my stuff manually via the memory card on Saturday. Fun!
However, go be nice to Daz, I've got his transfer cable at the moment. If he doesn't need it asap, I can forward it on :D
I hear it's a 120, so send it straight to Des Jen :)
Yep, it's 120GB :D
Think I did all right, £65 delivered brand new.
Sounds a good price to me :D
Aye, and I can offset that with the sale/trade of the 20GB too :D
That's my plan with the 60gb :) Mine cost £50 with a 3 month XBL card. Hopefully only cost £25 by the time I sell/trade mine.
Davey_Pitch
25-11-2008, 11:36
For those who are unsure or haven't had a chance to play it yet, there's a Dead Space demo available on the marketplace now.
Link to the marketplace to queue the download :) (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80245410857/?p=1&of=0&sb=1)
Cracking, cheers Davey :)
I saw the link on MN to the US site but for some reason it wouldn't let me get it from there, that linked worked fine :)
Davey_Pitch
25-11-2008, 11:42
I spotted the broken link on MN as well (or region specific perhaps), but I wanted an excuse to use our marketplace for the first time so this was as good a reason as any :D
Oh, and this is highly recommended as well, I love what I've played of the game so far. If I can find time between Rock Band 2, Lips, Scene It and Forza I should start playing it again! ;D
I'll give it a shot :) Looks brilliant but the wimp factor gets in the way ;D
leowyatt
25-11-2008, 12:25
cheers Davey queued up now :)
I'm liking the way you can queue these up now, much better :D
Good stuff :D The transfer will take it's time so set it off while you make/eat dinner :)
I've got to do something with potatoes and an oven later anyway so I'll do it then ;D
I'm wondering if it's worth deleting my current GRID install. It's another few GB that doesn't need transfering then.
You might need to reinstall anyway.
When I moved my HD to my Elite now it's back from rehab it said all my games needed to be deleted and reinstalled as they can't be used on a different console.
Cheers for the info. I'll go for the delete then and save the transfer time :)
Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has revealed that Xbox 360 owners will be getting a special holiday treat next week, as a co-op demo for Capcom's Resident Evil 5 drops on Friday, December 5th
Only announced for Japan so far, but we wont be far behind I'll bet :D
Looks like I can already sell on my 20GB for £22 on AV Forums. Decent enough price isn't it?
You git :p Sold yours before I did ;D
I'd accept that personally :) Think you can get slightly more trade in but can't remember where, and depends if you'd rather cash.
Well it's not sold yet, but there's a couple of guys chomping at the bit to get one so it's pretty much sold.
Transfer is all done now :D
I got a 20GB HD plus 3 months gold for £19.99 from MS through the memory trade up offer so I'd say go for it!
NokkonWud
27-11-2008, 00:00
In regards to Xbox360 getting the exclusives:
Can't say it bothers me :)
Japanese gaming mag Famitsu has revealed that Xbox 360 owners will be getting a special holiday treat next week, as a co-op demo for Capcom's Resident Evil 5 drops on Friday, December 5th
How about now? :p.
Davey_Pitch
27-11-2008, 10:15
Well, there's another game I wasn't expecting too much from that I now want to buy - Prince of Persia....
Ultimately, the only thing holding Prince of Persia back from absolute greatness is its very traditional core. Unlike this season’s heaviest hitters, it doesn’t seek to redefine anyone's notion of gaming, it simply wants to be fun - and there's something reassuringly familiar about the overall experience. However, that doesn’t detract from the simple fact that Ubisoft has delivered an incredibly polished, tremendously enjoyable and utterly lovable experience here. It takes all the best elements of previous franchise entries then expands and refines them to create an absolutely unforgettable adventure. It’s magical in every sense of the word and, after all those years in the wilderness, it’s good to have the old Prince back.
Full review at http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/934/934135p1.html?RSSwhen2008-11-26_133200&RSSid=934135 - Final score - 9.4
This is definitely going on my Christmas list :)
NokkonWud
27-11-2008, 11:55
Goddamit. Birthday for me I guess.
Davey_Pitch
27-11-2008, 12:18
That's now put me in a quandry. I can probably only afford one game for Christmas, and it was going to be Left 4 Dead. Now I have this I want as well. Will probably still get L4D for the group fun but this is definitely now high on my priorities.
I keep seeing the trailer for this at work, certainly looks good :)
Maybe a good Christmas game for me :D
NokkonWud
27-11-2008, 12:48
That's now put me in a quandry. I can probably only afford one game for Christmas, and it was going to be Left 4 Dead. Now I have this I want as well. Will probably still get L4D for the group fun but this is definitely now high on my priorities.
Mirrors Edge, Left 4 Dead, Resistance 2, Call of Duty 5 and Prince of Persia all going into Xmas.
I think I'll get 3 of those (Mirrors Edge, L4D and CoD5), and then I'll make a boxing day call on one of the other 2.
Davey_Pitch
27-11-2008, 12:49
Git, I forgot about Mirror's Edge as well. May just try and get that as a rental, looks like it'll be a great game to play but perhaps not too much replayability to it. At least, that's what I'm telling myself :D
Lucky sod :p
I'm hoping to get 2 games but saving any money I'm given for when I go to Liverpool in January.
I'm going to rent Mirrors Edge at some point though.
Git, I forgot about Mirror's Edge as well. May just try and get that as a rental, looks like it'll be a great game to play but perhaps not too much replayability to it. At least, that's what I'm telling myself :D
Yeah it'd be a good rental, the story is pretty short and you'd be able to grab a good percentage of the achievements in no time.
NokkonWud
27-11-2008, 13:06
Git, I forgot about Mirror's Edge as well. May just try and get that as a rental, looks like it'll be a great game to play but perhaps not too much replayability to it. At least, that's what I'm telling myself :D
That's what I thought, but everyone I've spoken to has raved about the Time-Trial mode in it, including Psymonkee who keeps going back to it over Rock Band 2! :shocked: I want Mirror's Edge for the whole package really, I like the difference of gameplay, the music, the stylization, the tempo and the game modes available.
And all this about a game I remained unconvinced about til I played the demo - I think the last game that a demo sold to me was Adidas Power Soccer on the Playstation, so it gives you an idea of what I thought of it :p.
I need more people to get CoD5 for the 4 player Co-op online mode too ;).
I nearly bought CoD5 the other day but bought QoS instead. CoD5 doesn't seem to offer enough different from CoD4 for me.
NokkonWud
27-11-2008, 13:22
Isn't that a good thing? ;)
Not when I haven't finished CoD4 on veteran yet :D And I mainly bought CoD4 because at the time nearly everyone I knew was playing it online so I wanted to join in, doesn't seem to be the case this time round.
Hoping they get it in at work though as they have the PS3 version, so hopefully they'll get it on the 360 soon too.
NokkonWud
27-11-2008, 13:29
I've noticed that about my local Blockbuster too. No CoD5 on Xbox360.
I want it for co-op campaign, I always like Co-op games :p.
PoP looks great, had my eye on it for a while, but I'm lucky that I'm lagging behind in the new games really. Not done with Lego Indy, and need to do Insane on Gears, then I'll find Fable cheap to satisfy that 'charming game' itch. By the time I reach PoP it'll be reet cheap.
:shocked: My 360 just froze. If it dares to die this quickly, I will go ballistic :p
I wouldn't worry, it feels like there's still some odd teething issues with live - every now and then it'll stop and wait while it works something out.
I don't think it was to do with live, completely locked up even after unplugging the network cable (which usually fixes stuff like that). Hopefully just a blip, I'm just having a bad week and don't want it rounded off with anything 360 related :p
Davey_Pitch
28-11-2008, 15:39
I wouldn't worry Jen, mine does it about once a month, but a reboot seems to sort it out no problems. :)
I'll cease the paranoia for a bit longer then ;D
Jen (my mrs) and I really are enjoying Lips. I've still no idea how it compares with Singstar but we can't fault it so far.
We picked up 'A Thousand Miles' this morning and also managed to max out 6 medals each on Yellow by Coldplay :) which is nice, and was also worth 40 points :)
I sent you a challenge request Dave but no idea how it works, do you have to sing it and then it sends the results back? No idea.
Davey_Pitch
28-11-2008, 16:27
I'll load it up tonight or tomorrow and let you know how it works :)
Davey_Pitch
29-11-2008, 13:59
My games collection is growing even further! Went into town with a load of old DVDs and CSI boxsets I've got no more use for, and took them into CEX. Ended up walking out with GTA 4, Halo 3, Grid, and the tin edition of Stranglehold. I wanted to shrink my collection when I had 29 games, and I'm now up to 33!
I need help ;D
Nice one :D
I'm considering buying a couple of games later in work :o Sold quite a few off and I'm tempted but I shouldn't ;D
You git :p Sold yours before I did ;D
I'd accept that personally :) Think you can get slightly more trade in but can't remember where, and depends if you'd rather cash.
Not sure if you and Desmo have sold/traded your old 20 gig drives but found out Gamestation are offering around £30 trade for them.
Not sure if you and Desmo have sold/traded your old 20 gig drives but found out Gamestation are offering around £30 trade for them.
Doh I've sold mine now and for less than that! Ah well, teach me to be too lazy to go to the shop and ask :p
Not sure if you and Desmo have sold/traded your old 20 gig drives but found out Gamestation are offering around £30 trade for them.
I've already sold mine too. But then my nearest Gamestation is about 15 miles away in Colchester and I'm not going there just to grab a few extra quid.
Cheers for the info anyway :)
Davey_Pitch
30-11-2008, 01:56
Not sure if you and Desmo have sold/traded your old 20 gig drives but found out Gamestation are offering around £30 trade for them.
Bah, wish I'd known that, quite tempted to sell/trade the 20GB on my 2nd Xbox as I'll only move the hard drives between consoles when I want to play games, so I can take all my save data across with me.
Justsomebloke
30-11-2008, 02:44
Not sure if you and Desmo have sold/traded your old 20 gig drives but found out Gamestation are offering around £30 trade for them.
Cool, I plan on getting the 60GB,Headset,Ethernet cable & 3 month live deal from them so I'll go back once transfered & trade my 20 in for a game :cool:
Has one of us lot got a Transfer cable as I don't s'pose I'll get one with the deal.
I don't think it does come with the tranfer kit mate, but according to a couple of reviews on Play.com (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8054952/Xbox-360-60GB-Live-Starter-Kit/ProductReviews.html?cpage=1) you can get one free from MS, if not I've got one for the 120 gig, not sure if it'll work with the 60 gig but you're welcome to try it.
Cool, I plan on getting the 60GB,Headset,Ethernet cable & 3 month live deal from them so I'll go back once transfered & trade my 20 in for a game :cool:
Has one of us lot got a Transfer cable as I don't s'pose I'll get one with the deal.
In Gamestation yesterday they had leaflets on the counter which had a £10 off voucher for the starter kit, so look out for that too :)
I don't think it does come with the tranfer kit mate, but according to a couple of reviews on Play.com (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/8054952/Xbox-360-60GB-Live-Starter-Kit/ProductReviews.html?cpage=1) you can get one free from MS, if not I've got one for the 120 gig, not sure if it'll work with the 60 gig but you're welcome to try it.
My transfer kit didnt work with Jens 60gb drive, apparently its down to the disc, newer ones support it, older ones dont.
leowyatt
10-12-2008, 13:56
There are some new vids up on gametrailers.com for CES 2009 and the game looks to be taking shape :) Glad to see the game wasn't cancelled or anything.
Read an interview here (http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3171739).
FREE Winter Theme from MS
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802fffe07d1/?p=1&of=0&sb=1
No idea what it looks like, but I've lined it up for download later :)
Free is good :D I'll have a look at it now :)
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/00000001-0000-4000-8000-00005841090B
Dash of Destruction is the arcade game this week, and it's free.... because it's another adver-game, sponsored by Doritos. It has been made by NinjaBee though, so while I dont expect greatness, I hope it's better than Yaris :p
I keep saying it but I do love being able to queue stuff up ready for when I turn the 360 on :D
So often do I forget to download stuff by the time I'm on the 360.
I've just spent a fortune queuing up Rock Band tracks from work :p I only went on to queue up that game!
Psymonkee
18-12-2008, 00:18
ahhhh rb is a dangerous thing
Creature
18-12-2008, 01:29
I just got 1200 points. Recomended me stuff minions.
Psymonkee
18-12-2008, 01:38
what stuff?
XBLA/Add Ons/MOAR RB!?
:D
Creature
18-12-2008, 01:46
XBLA probably, I have another few points saved for RB :p Would rather get a few games rather than just one 1200 point game (unless it's really really REALLY good)
NokkonWud
18-12-2008, 01:51
Map pack for Gears of War 2?
Fable 2 DLC?
I started on the Be A Pro on Fifa 09 the other day. Only just made it into the first team and it's such a rush when you do. I didn't realise how hard it is to play when you are only controlling 1 person and have to make sure that you time your runs perfectly and also that you are in right position. Think I'll be on there for a while now.
Raining Blood is so hard, even on easy !!!!!!!!!!! I failed on easy (85%).
Psymonkee
20-12-2008, 17:34
YES! Another one bites the dust :D
360 dead again. 4 weeks it lasted. Ho Hum.
Might just give up and go trade it in for a PS3....
leowyatt
03-01-2009, 12:19
4 weeks? That is crazy, what are you doing with them? :p
NokkonWud
03-01-2009, 14:51
360 dead again. 4 weeks it lasted. Ho Hum.
Might just give up and go trade it in for a PS3....
Is that your replaced one? Or your new one?
Either way, it's shocking.
Is that your replaced one? Or your new one?
Either way, it's shocking.
The replaced one so I'm not very happy.
I do have me Arcade though which I've nicked from the mrs so it's not a total disaster just an annoyance.
Also it's been so soon since I got it back on the xbox support site I couldn't book it in as knackered again; for status it was still 'shipped back'.
NokkonWud
03-01-2009, 18:25
Get on the phone and complain bitterly. You want at least 3 months of Xbox Live, or alternative, appropriate compensation due to the number of returns.
Sainsburys were getting rid of a load of titles (just strewn about everywhere over a number of displays), picked up Mass Effect and Blue Dragon for less than a tenner the pair :o Too many games now!
Davey_Pitch
03-01-2009, 19:46
Do they still all fit in your box? :p
Mass Effect is awesome. I really really enjoyed it, and I definitely need to go through it again soon. I started it again recently, then Fable 2 et al came out and I haven't gone back to it since.
Think that was £3. Figured it was worth that :D
Why don't my supermarkets ever have bargains like that? :(
leowyatt
03-01-2009, 20:19
Nice find :D as Davey says your box isn't big enough Daz ;)
Davey_Pitch
03-01-2009, 20:22
Neither is mine any more! I have a CD holder that I keep all my games in, that holds 32 games. After the Christmas purchases and trades I now own 37 games!
NokkonWud
03-01-2009, 22:29
I had to upgrade my wallet to a bigger one too :p.
I have a DVD rack for mine, my collection outgrew it long ago :D
Psymonkee
04-01-2009, 01:16
bookshelfs ftw :D
I'd be on 3 shelves if I hadn't traded in so much - only 2 atm :p
Davey_Pitch
04-01-2009, 02:15
I have a DVD rack for mine, my collection outgrew it long ago :D
I keep the game cases on the shelves, but I'd rather keep the actual DVDs closer to hand to save myself having to go into the hall every time I wanted to play a different game. :)
I keep the game cases on the shelves, but I'd rather keep the actual DVDs closer to hand to save myself having to go into the hall every time I wanted to play a different game. :)
The advantage of having a house :D
In my case all gaming related stuff can only be in one room so not far to go :) However I do regularly have piles of game boxes left in front of the 360 with discs placed on top of them ;D Also the Viva Pinata, Forza 2 and Gears 2 discs are all left on top of my 360 as they're a pain to get out of the boxes quickly :p
I really need to get rid of my desk in my room, it's taking up way too much space that could be used for DVDs (then I can turn my radiator back on!) but it's too bloody heavy for me to shift :/
NokkonWud
04-01-2009, 02:52
I couldn't go back to cases. Always did, then I put them all in a wallet for the LAN in Wales, never looked back. Much prefer using the one I sent Jen as it's smaller, but currently using one that first 4 on a page.
I like having the boxes close to hand, I'm weird :o
You'd think considering how many boxes I see at work, I'd be sick of the bloody things :p
And I'll try to hurry up with the X-Files so you can have your wallet back!
NokkonWud
04-01-2009, 03:55
Not worried about the wallet :p. I have one that works just as well. No point rushing such a great show :).
Davey_Pitch
04-01-2009, 05:48
No point rushing such a great show :).
She said she was watching X-Files :p
NokkonWud
04-01-2009, 12:37
Sorry, you're right.
"No point rushing such a classic show".
Sorry, you're right.
"No point rushing such a classic show".
:D
Think I'm about halfway through Season 4 now, getting there!
Davey_Pitch
04-01-2009, 16:23
I only enjoyed the first series of X-Files, when it seemed to have some sort of reality basis. The it started getting weird in later series so I stopped paying attention to it.
I get to look at David Duchovny, anything else is just a bonus :D
You're as bad as my mum is over David Caruso. She only watches CSI: Miami to see him. :p ;D
*cringes*
How can........anyone......find. The Man. Who doesn't understaaaaaaaaaand. punctuation;
*shades on*
attractive.?
*fixed
[edit]LOL link (http://www.weebls-stuff.com/wab/CSI/).
*cringes*
How can........anyone......find. The Man. Who doesn't understaaaaaaaaaand. punctuation; attractive.?
*nods*
:puke:
*fixed
[edit]LOL link (http://www.weebls-stuff.com/wab/CSI/).
Lol :D
leowyatt
05-01-2009, 00:35
When CSI: Miami first started I liked him but seeing him beside Garry Sinise I was shocked to see how bad his line delivery was :shocked:
I don't think she'd care if he was mute. Certainly doesn't care about any line delivery. :p ;D
Davey_Pitch
08-01-2009, 10:25
For those that loved the original, the skate 2 demo should be hitting the marketplace today. I'll throw up a direct link as soon as I find one :)
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/0DDF0001-0000-4000-8000-0000454188AA
:)
leowyatt
08-01-2009, 11:47
Does anyone have the original Skate? I know you and Pete were talking about it Davey and skateboarding games are ones I've never gotten into but would like to have a crack.
Davey_Pitch
08-01-2009, 11:56
Good spot Daz :)
Don't have the original any more otherwise you'd be welcome to it. Well worth getting hold of it if you can.
leowyatt
08-01-2009, 12:08
Might try rental :)
NokkonWud
08-01-2009, 13:43
Are they having a laugh?!
2 GB!?!?
Oof. Glad I've got a big HDD. Not that I'm going to download this one as it's not a genre that particularly interests me.
If anyone still has a copy of Test Drive Unlimited they don't want, I do. Being so old most people don't stock it (though I did find one option). :)
Davey_Pitch
09-01-2009, 14:51
Mark, do you have a CEX near you? If anywhere will stock it, it will either be there or a Gamestation most likely :)
Haven't found one yet. Game had it preowned for £19.99 but I'm sure I can beat their price. Would have taken it though if I'd found something else I liked in their 2 for £30 offer. Might wander down Currys tomorrow who had a bargain bin last time I was in, but I wouldn't expect to see it there tbh.
PS - 12 month Live subs and 4200 points both £29.99 at Zavvi if anyone is in need (they're not in the 20% off sale, sadly). I see other shops have caught on and are offering similar deals at least on the points though.
Davey_Pitch
12-01-2009, 11:25
Anyone played the Skate 2 demo yet? Spent a bit of time playing it this weekend and I really like it. It's just like the original with a few new tweaks, such as the ability to get off your board, and the ability to move objects around to create your own lines and tricks. Still takes the same amount of skill to perform high scoring lines which is good as I was hoping they didn't make it easier, as it made the game more rewarding when you did manage to pull off something awesome.
leowyatt
12-01-2009, 11:41
Not tried it yet but will download it today and give it a go.
Davey_Pitch
15-01-2009, 10:42
Resident Evil 5 will launch on Friday, March 13th but you’ll be able to get your hands on a two-level playable demo the week of January 26th. According to Capcom, the demo will have has three levels of co-op play: single-player with AI support, two-player split-screen on a single Xbox 360 and two-player across Xbox LIVE.
From MajorNelson.com
Looking forward to this, it looks excellent from the videos I've seen so far. No doubt others will be getting this demo as well :)
I'll definitely be giving it a shot :D
Just a little note about The Maw :)
It's a lovely little game, very cute, a little short but I enjoyed it a lot. For your 800 points you not only get the game, but unlock gamerpics as you progress, and get a really nice premium theme for completing it. It's how stuff like that should be distributed really, rather than charging for them directly. Kudos to the devs :) Hopefully we'll start seeing bonus avatar content soon!
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/0DDF0001-0000-4000-8000-0000434387F2
Resident Evil 5 Demo!
Davey_Pitch
26-01-2009, 11:01
Yoink, added to queue. Cheers Daz :)
leowyatt
26-01-2009, 11:49
cheers Daz, queued up.
NokkonWud
26-01-2009, 12:22
Ha, it's paid off to be an unemployed bum. I am gonna download it, complete it and ruin it for you all before you finish!
Actually, I probably won't play it, want to finish Dead Space first. Keep having friends coming around on a night and not getting to play it :/.
Added to queue despite me being in Exeter and the 360 being in Swansea. I like the new marketplace ;D
NokkonWud
26-01-2009, 15:32
Get your mom to turn it on for you! Then you can have it ready :p.
Get your mom to turn it on for you! Then you can have it ready :p.
Good thinking :D
*starts texting*
leowyatt
26-01-2009, 15:36
mom
mom? mom???? You alright there Nokkon Wud Jnr III :p
leowyatt
26-01-2009, 21:42
anyone else download taking forrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreverrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrr :(
Mines been no slower than usual - evening speed caps and all that :)
leowyatt
26-01-2009, 23:13
Well mine now isn't working :( it just keep saying connect to xbox live. Will try tomorrow instead.
A mate of mine is interested in the Resi Evil 5 demo coming to market place today but can't afford a subscription at the moment. Can he get this on Silver or as I am a Gold Member (Fnarr Fnarr) can I give him a months free as an intro ??
I'm pretty sure RE5 is available to gold and silver (free) subscribers.
NokkonWud
27-01-2009, 15:07
I thought it was Gold only. Usually Silver has to wait a week/fortnight.
He could just sign up another account on his 360 though if he hasn't created all 4 accounts belonging to that console yet.
I thought it was Gold only. Usually Silver has to wait a week/fortnight.
He could just sign up another account on his 360 though if he hasn't created all 4 accounts belonging to that console yet.
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/news-features/news/monster-demos-coming-soon-24-01-09.htm
It's all, gold & silver :)
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/news-features/news/monster-demos-coming-soon-24-01-09.htm
It's all, gold & silver :)
Marketplace (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/offers/0DDF0001-0000-4000-8000-0000434387F2) says it a Gold exclusive offer :dunno:
Halo Wars Demo:
http://marketplace.xbox.com/games/offers/0ddf000a-0000-4000-8000-00004d5388ba
Doesn't want to confirm properly though for some reason :/
Not listed on the marketplace on the xbox oddly.
Creature
05-02-2009, 12:27
It's on the marketplace in the main Halo Wars area, but I don't think the demo's there yet, just the link to it.
I've put a better link up but it's still broken... bah!
NokkonWud
05-02-2009, 13:26
Cheers Daz. Sent to queue.
Working now for me too. I could have lifted the controller next to me but nah far more fun to queue it from the web :D
Hello everyone of the xbox faith- what do you all feel are the best deals around on xbox packages? Everytime I look to buy one I find another bill / expense the gaming fund goes away on... Are there still RRoD problems? Are Elites worth the extra money or do the arcades do the job?
I don't have a HD tv but its 32" widescreen with a decent surround sound- internet connection is in the same room also so hardwiring for online play is a must! ;)
Any ideas please boys & girls?
NokkonWud
05-02-2009, 16:40
RRoD's still exist, but nothing close to the rate they used to be or to the extent some people would have you believe. Fails are rather quite rare now.
Elites aren't worth the extra now that Pro's offer 60gb HDD's over 20gb HDD's, so I would look at deals for them.
If you don't have a HD then I would really recommend playing it through a monitor.
*points to her dead HDMI Arcade* :p It was over played though ;D
I'd also go for a Pro over an Arcade or Elite, and play it through a monitor if you can :) Really does make all the difference.
Thanks guys :)
What cables are we talking about for plugging into monitors? :)
Also - could it be plugged into a laptop?
You need a VGA cable like this one: http://shop.gameplay.co.uk/webstore/productpage.asp?productcode=XT0041&title=xbox_360_vga_hd_av_cable :)
Don't see why it couldn't be plugged into a laptop.
The VGA port on a laptop will be for output only, not input I'm afraid.
NokkonWud
05-02-2009, 20:17
Thanks guys :)
What cables are we talking about for plugging into monitors? :)
Also - could it be plugged into a laptop?
Most laptops only have VGA out for displaying through projectors as opposed to VGA input for receiving an image.
You can use any PC monitor though if you use the VGA cable which is sold seperately, but DO go for the official one, it by far gives the best picture.
So, Street Fighter 4 on Friday. Anyone getting it? I'm getting that feeling of being 12 and playing it on my Amiga again. I know if I buy it i'll get bored but man it looks brilliant.
NokkonWud
16-02-2009, 18:45
I would like it, but wouldn't want to play it without buying a really good arcade stick for it.
I'm trading in CoD:WaW for Sega Ultimate Mega Drive Collection instead :)
# Alex Kidd In The Enchanted Castle
# Alien Storm
# Altered Beast
# Beyond Oasis
# Bonanza Bros.
# Columns
# Comix Zone
# Decap Attack starring Chuck D. Head
# Dr. Robotnik's MBM
# Dynamite Headdy
# Ecco The Dolphin
# Ecco II: The Tides Of Time
# E-Swat
# Fatal Labyrinth
# Flicky
# Gain Ground
# Golden Axe I
# Golden Axe II
# Golden Axe III
# Kid Chameleon
# Phantasy Star II
# Phantasy Star III: Generations Of Doom
# Phantasy Star IV: The End Of The Millennium
# Ristar
# Shining In The Darkness
# Shining Force
# Shining Force 2
# Shinobi III: Return Of The Ninja Master
# Sonic 3D Blast
# Sonic And Knuckles
# Sonic Spinball
# Sonic The Hedgehog
# Sonic The Hedgehog 2
# Sonic The Hedgehog 3
# Streets Of Rage
# Streets Of Rage 2
# Streets Of Rage 3
# Super Thunder Blade
# Vectorman
# Vectorman 2
If it had Road Rash, it would have been perfect :D
Streeteh
16-02-2009, 20:19
Does anyone know how well the upscaling works for it? Guess it's a bit early to tell... :E
Something has been done to it supposedly but I haven't seen it myself.
http://kotaku.com/5078305/sega-reveals-splotchy-40-game-mega-drive-compilation has brief info.
I saw a great thread on it somewhere but I can't find it now :(
Ahh found the thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=350968
Tad long though!
Hmm. Annoyingly seems like the same old games again. Think i'll save my pennies what with SF4, Halo Wars (though I've not yet tried the demo) and Resi 5 out soon.
Jesus buggery McBelchington - with the gaming line up due out soon I do believe it is time to run out and buy this payday!
Just saw the mega drive collection on play Jen - looks good! Tempted for the 2 player goodness of goldenaxe and streets of rage series! Used to play that over a mates place and stayed up on more than one occasion all night trying to beat them... Good times!
OMG! Ghostbusters game out this year?!? Anyone know much about this? Checked out the offical site and wikipedia... need more infor and reviews/hype etc
Yeah the Sega Mega Drive Collection should be good for the memories :D I'm after it for Sonic, Streets of Rage, Goldenaxe and Shining Force. Oooh and The Story of Thor, used to rent it all the time but never owned it. Awesome game :D
I don't know too much about Ghostbusters :( But I hope they don't mess it up.
Davey_Pitch
18-02-2009, 12:42
The Story of Thor was awesome, really looking forward to playing that again :)
NokkonWud
18-02-2009, 12:58
OMG! Ghostbusters game out this year?!? Anyone know much about this? Checked out the offical site and wikipedia... need more infor and reviews/hype etc
Graphically looks very good, Dan Akroyd is playing a major part in the writing of it and it has all the original cast voicing it too. It's really well thought of in the industry and so far looks like being one of the major hits of the year.
I hope to god they make a fully formed luxurious gaming version of the stay-puff marshmallow man :D
NokkonWud
18-02-2009, 18:24
AFAIK the Marshmallow Man is in the game.
Davey_Pitch
19-02-2009, 00:00
Is he ever!
http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/839/839501/ghostbusters-the-video-game-20071204024123025_640w.jpg
From looking at that picture all I can say is ... NOM! :p
Davey_Pitch
20-02-2009, 21:17
Another one bites the dust! My Elite has decided it's now time to display tons of graphical problems. It starts off fine then the graphics go all fuzzy. Unfortunately it's 15 months old and not showing the 3RROD, so I can't send it back to MS to get it fixed. My spare one has already gone back to get fixed, so hopefully I'll have it back in a week or so.
If you see me online at all for the next week or so, it'll just be me trying to kill it properly so I can get it fixed for free! :D
Best of British bro, hope you fubar it soon. ;)
leowyatt
20-02-2009, 22:51
Gutted for you Davey :(
Another one bites the dust! My Elite has decided it's now time to display tons of graphical problems. It starts off fine then the graphics go all fuzzy. Unfortunately it's 15 months old and not showing the 3RROD, so I can't send it back to MS to get it fixed. My spare one has already gone back to get fixed, so hopefully I'll have it back in a week or so.
If you see me online at all for the next week or so, it'll just be me trying to kill it properly so I can get it fixed for free! :D
Bugger, at least my Elite had decency to red ring...
:(
Psymonkee
21-02-2009, 02:01
The oven beckons... (Nokkon)
The oven beckons... (Nokkon)
I agree :D Worth a go :)
Davey_Pitch
21-02-2009, 12:38
I'm going to try the towel trick first, see if I can get it working for a while. Failing that, the oven may well be getting a visit from my Xbox. :)
Davey_Pitch
22-02-2009, 00:21
Well I'll be damned. Wrapped the Xbox in a towel while we watched a film on DVD, and after about an hour or so the two left quadrants were flashing red indicating the Xbox was overheating. I turned it off and back on again, and decided to have a quick go of Skate to see how it was doing. An hour later, I switched the Xbox off again to watch the rest of the film, and the Xbox was still fine when I did it.
Amazed does not even come close to my reaction. I'm still fully expecting my Xbox to die properly at some point, but if it will play for an hour or so a day then I can play Skate 2 enough to review it while my spare Xbox is being repaired. I'll keep my fingers crossed anyway!
Davey_Pitch
03-03-2009, 14:37
Talk about impeccable timing. My Elite finally gave up the ghost yesterday, showing the two red lights from the moment you switch it on (yet strangely it was fine for a 6 hour session on Sunday). I figured I'd be without an Xbox for a while and was wondering what games I can play to keep me busy.
Then my fixed Premium Xbox turned up today \o/ :D Time to buy the bits I need to try and fix my Elite, as MS won't fix that for free at a guess (though I'll ring them first to confirm).
NokkonWud
03-03-2009, 14:42
Excellent :D.
http://www.rooney.org/tlc/silly/holy%20thread%20resurrection.jpg
;D
I'm considering an Elite for christmas.
Mum asked me last week when I was home what, if anything, I wanted for christmas this year. I didn't really have a clue, but now I'm thinking an xbox would be good. The best deal I've seen so far was @ Game - £199 with MW2 and Forza. These are pretty much the only games I'll need/want so that I can actually play games online against people i know again! the PS3's online side isn't sociable enough for me :(
Anybody know if there are better deals to be had? and have the fail rates got better over the past few years? my last one died about 2 years ago and i've not had anything to do with them since.
leowyatt
16-11-2009, 17:41
Good deal there and as far as I am aware fail rates have improved :)
oh, and can you transfer data from an old HDD to a new one?
I'll still have all my data on my old 20gb disk
leowyatt
16-11-2009, 17:46
yup you can all you need is a transfer kit there are a couple kicking around BD :) I think Nokkon has one come to think of it.
oh, and can you transfer data from an old HDD to a new one?
I'll still have all my data on my old 20gb disk
To be fair if you're not worried about moving saves across just log into live from your new console and redownload everything.
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