The NXE ramble thread

Haly · 19-11-2008, 12:55

A thread solely devoted to when we want to go 'oooooh look at this'.

Just installed Fallout 3 to the HD as it was already in the drive, took 11mins or so. Have to see if it makes any noticable difference. It's taken up 6gb so no more game installations for me!

NokkonWud · 19-11-2008, 13:08

Gears of War 2 was noticeably quieter, didn't really notice whether it was quicker.

Personally I'm bowled over by almost everything. almost.
Firstly, one of the changes I really wanted still isn't implemented, I don't care when a friend signs on, so don't want to see it, but I do want to see messages, invites and achievements.

Secondly, everything has changed, gone to the new colour scheme and style except for the notifications which now look both too low of a resolution and out of place against the new Blue-Grey and Green scheme with square edges.

Thirdly, when browsing the games some have backgrounds which look great, but far too many don't. In fact, I only saw Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty 5 that did, new games like Dead Space and Mirror's Edge didn't, so I'm sure almost all old games won't either except perhaps Halo 3 and Gears of War. Shame.

Fourthly, I thought we were supposed to be able to see the themes before we bought them?

Other than that, so far, I really like everything

Daz · 19-11-2008, 13:10

If you mean theme previewing that's only when you're looking over what you've already downloaded.

Still hoping that themes on the online marketplace actually show you what they look like, but that's not an announced feature.

Haly · 19-11-2008, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Secondly, everything has changed, gone to the new colour scheme and style except for the notifications which now look both too low of a resolution and out of place against the new Blue-Grey and Green scheme with square edges.

Yeah I noticed it doesn't match up as well as it used to.

Daz · 19-11-2008, 14:33

I may well treat myself to a new theme anyway. Currently have ~2500 points in the bank, and just had a dispatch email for 2 x 2100 points I preordered ages ago for dead cheap

Haly · 19-11-2008, 14:39

You're a point whorer in the unconventional manner

leowyatt · 19-11-2008, 14:41

how many points?????

Daz · 19-11-2008, 14:49

I know I know

I ordered them when I had no points, figured I'd get 2 because they were cheap, they went on back order and I forgot about them. Just bought a 2100 topup and found out I'm getting 2 more

Davey_Pitch · 19-11-2008, 14:59

Send them my way if you want, I need more points for all the Rock Band tunage I want to download

Desmo · 19-11-2008, 16:32

I could do with some points too

How long is the update taking to download? Am I going to get ****e speeds by the time I get around to downloading it when I get home tonight?

19-11-2008, 12:55	#1
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	The NXE ramble thread A thread solely devoted to when we want to go 'oooooh look at this'. Just installed Fallout 3 to the HD as it was already in the drive, took 11mins or so. Have to see if it makes any noticable difference. It's taken up 6gb so no more game installations for me! __________________ Halycopter

19-11-2008, 13:08	#2
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Gears of War 2 was noticeably quieter, didn't really notice whether it was quicker. Personally I'm bowled over by almost everything. almost. Firstly, one of the changes I really wanted still isn't implemented, I don't care when a friend signs on, so don't want to see it, but I do want to see messages, invites and achievements. Secondly, everything has changed, gone to the new colour scheme and style except for the notifications which now look both too low of a resolution and out of place against the new Blue-Grey and Green scheme with square edges. Thirdly, when browsing the games some have backgrounds which look great, but far too many don't. In fact, I only saw Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty 5 that did, new games like Dead Space and Mirror's Edge didn't, so I'm sure almost all old games won't either except perhaps Halo 3 and Gears of War. Shame. Fourthly, I thought we were supposed to be able to see the themes before we bought them? Other than that, so far, I really like everything __________________

19-11-2008, 13:10	#3
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	If you mean theme previewing that's only when you're looking over what you've already downloaded. Still hoping that themes on the online marketplace actually show you what they look like, but that's not an announced feature. __________________ apt-get moo

19-11-2008, 14:33	#5
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I may well treat myself to a new theme anyway. Currently have ~2500 points in the bank, and just had a dispatch email for 2 x 2100 points I preordered ages ago for dead cheap __________________ apt-get moo

19-11-2008, 14:39	#6
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	You're a point whorer in the unconventional manner __________________ Halycopter

19-11-2008, 14:41	#7
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	how many points????? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

19-11-2008, 14:49	#8
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I know I know I ordered them when I had no points, figured I'd get 2 because they were cheap, they went on back order and I forgot about them. Just bought a 2100 topup and found out I'm getting 2 more __________________ apt-get moo

19-11-2008, 14:59	#9
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Send them my way if you want, I need more points for all the Rock Band tunage I want to download __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

19-11-2008, 16:32	#10
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I could do with some points too How long is the update taking to download? Am I going to get ****e speeds by the time I get around to downloading it when I get home tonight? __________________

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