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Moonshine
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360 questions
Lets say hypothetically I was considering buying a console in a few weeks when my work load is lessened and that console was a 360...
What is included in a 60GB pack? Wired controllers? Can I connect it to the net via my PC via ethernet using connection sharing or am I going to need 30 odd metres of ethernet/expensive wireless adapter to connect directly to the router? Can the sound be output in such a way as to leave me with a standard 3.5mm jack? This is because I want to output the sound through my PC so I can use those speakers rather than crap ones in the screen. I'd be using the (i assume) standard component cable. I suppose just something like this would work wouldn't it, as long the RCA ends were the other gender? How much is a decent bundle likely to set me back at the moment? What are the general media capabilities like compared to the PS3?
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15-04-2009, 14:55
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Xbox --> Laptop (via WiFi) --> Router --> Net. As for media, I can't compare to a PS3 as I've never really used one, but its great. Supports DIVX/XVID now too 
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15-04-2009, 15:00
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15-04-2009, 15:04
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Moonshine
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I see I see.
Ta muchly. As for games, i've no idea what i'd want to buy really 
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15-04-2009, 15:16
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Screaming Orgasm
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If you want HDMI output you'll need a cable for that (beware the standard A/V connector blocks the HDMI socket). Also, the wireless controller takes two AA batteries. A set is supplied but if you're going to use it a fair bit then you might want to add a play and charge kit (includes rechargeable battery and cable) in your shopping list.
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15-04-2009, 15:41
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Moonshine
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Not interested in HDMI as that would force me to use the built in speakers on the screen.
As for the controller, it'd probably be easier to get a set of 2500mAh AA rechargeables for a couple of quid.
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15-04-2009, 15:46
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I bought my play and charge kit off ebay for 7 quid and it's been great.
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15-04-2009, 15:57
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Moonshine
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How does the play and charge kit actually work? How does it charge?
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15-04-2009, 16:11
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The Stig
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Via a USB cable
Probably the only essential accessory imo, always proves useful. You also get a headset with the 60GB pack btw.
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15-04-2009, 16:14
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You can charge your controller off USB on any machine. I used to use my mac when as the charge cable wasn't long enough to reach the sofa.
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