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Subject: XBox 360
Posted by: Boxman
- [148111710] Sat, Nov 19, 2005, 14:45
Anyone picking one up at launch or in the near future?
I'm geeked up about Perfect Dark Zero, Gun, and Call of Duty 2. I'm passing on Quake 4 because the PC version is too dark for my taste just like Doom 3.
I saw some trailers for Call of Duty 2 and I hope the images they show can be reproduced in gameplay and aren't just movies created to promote the game. |
| 1 | sarge33rd
ID: 148422311
Sat, Nov 19, 2005, 17:06
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not here.
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| 2 | Motley Crue
ID: 2192327
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 00:27
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I saw a commercial for Gun today. That looks badass.
I have Red Dead Revolver (by Rockstar) but I haven't ever opened it to try it yet. That game looked good, too. I'll get around to it one day.
I have been a Sony PS guy for a while. The ridiculous shenanigans on Sony's part have me seriously considering a boycott, and I've been thinking about XBox360 for my next console. I may or may not take the plunge. The Call of Duty graphics look amazing by the way. The game is on display at Best Buy and I saw a guy playing it the other day. I can't believe they were able to upgrade the visuals that much. TB and I were just talking about this tonight. We think if we play that game, we might actually get Gulf War Syndrome.
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| 3 | Boxman
ID: 148111710
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 08:10
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Doesn't surprise me about Sony. I read in either PSM or EGM magazine this month that the PSP can get a virus and a dirty rumor is that Sony created it.
I found a brief article on it.
Sony PSP Virus Discovered
The skinny behind why Sony would do it, according to what I read, is because they don't want people playing hacks on the PSP.
I'm getting the 360, but what I don't like is that Microsoft is making me shell out an extra $100 to get the system with a hard drive and other goodies. Then there's the regular version of the system without the hard drive. What Microsoft isn't saying loudly enough though is that it's cheaper to get the premium system than the regular system plus components. I'm figuring on the hard drive to save me $$$ on memory cards too.
If you haven't, you might want to check out EGM this month or do some googling. They've got pictures of all three next-gen controllers. Sony's looks like a boomerang (I like it.), the new XBox looks the same as the old one to me anyway, and the Nintendo one literally looks like a TV remote.
I saw a commercial for Perfect Dark Zero and I can't believe how good the graphics are going to look. I hope this is the system that gets people doing double takes when they walk past a TV and get confused as to if the real thing is on the TV or a video game.
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| 4 | TB
Sherpa
ID: 031811922
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 11:47
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I watched someone playing Call of Duty at Best Buy as well. I only wish I asked how much the system was going to cost. I am a cheap-o and usually wait at least a year before buying something, but that system looks awesome. Anyone know how much it cost? I've seen pre-buys going from 500-700 on ebay. Wow.
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| 5 | GoatLocker
Sustainer
ID: 060151121
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 12:12
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Just blowing through the Sunday paper and saw a huge disparity in pricing.
Am sure it is driven by exactly what you are getting.
The bundle price (in an add that said you had to buy it bundled) was $699.
Cliff
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| 6 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 13:42
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The ad's I saw today only had $299 and $399. Didn't see any with the HD and what not thrown in.
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| 7 | Boxman
ID: 148111710
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 17:33
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The $400 unit includes the HD.
From EBgames.com...
Xbox 360 Premium System ($399.00)
Xbox 360 Game Console
Wireless Controller
Combination High-Definition Component and Standard A/V Cable
20GB Hard Drive
Ethernet Cable
Headset
Bonus Media Remote
Xbox Live Silver
Xbox Live Gold 30-Day Trial
Xbox 360 Core System ($299.00)
Xbox 360 Game Console
Wired Controller
Composite A/V Cable
Xbox Live Silver
Xbox Live Gold 30-Day Trial
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| 8 | GoatLocker
Sustainer
ID: 060151121
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 18:26
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OK, found it.
Fry's
$639.95
That is with a four game bundle and the hard drive.
A core Bundle is $539.95.
Cliff
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| 9 | GoatLocker
Sustainer
ID: 060151121
Sun, Nov 20, 2005, 18:27
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Common ads were $299 and $399.
$59.99 appears to be per game price.
Cliff
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| 10 | J
Leader
ID: 049346417
Mon, Nov 28, 2005, 11:54
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I wish I got my hands on one of these XBox360s!!!. A girl at work got one and currently is at $1700 on ebay as of this morning!!!! Who the hell is gonna pay that much for a video game system???? But plenty of people are doing it!!!!
I'm gonna load up on PS3's if I can whenever those come out.
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| 11 | leggestand
ID: 11102399
Mon, Nov 28, 2005, 14:00
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I thought about getting one, but decided to wait until the prices come down. I have always been a PS guy, and I have never really gotten used to the XBox controllers. The graphics are amazing on the 360, though, so, unless PS3 comes out as good or better, I may change my tune.
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| 12 | Boxman
ID: 5710192818
Mon, Nov 28, 2005, 19:32
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I waited outside Best Buy from 5:00pm Monday until 9:00am Tuesday morning and I got one.
The air temperature was about 30 degrees and about 10 degrees factoring in wind chill. I packed every warm coat and blanket I could find and toughed it out.
All told I say there was about 200 people in line and Best Buy got 60 systems. 48 Premium and 12 Core.
I got a chance to play a Perfect Dark Zero demo in the store and it was lights out in terms of graphics and gameplay.
I was #8 in line and grabbed a $400 Premium model with 3 games; Call of Duty 2, Gun, and Perfect Dark Zero. I also got a wireless adapter so if you see Darth Brad on XBox Live, that's me.
I've only gotten around to Call of Duty 2 right now. I like to focus on one game and finish it.
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| 13 | RecycledSpinalFluid
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ID: 204401122
Tue, Nov 29, 2005, 01:34
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No XBox 360 here, but last week while clean out some old boxes in storage, I found my old Sega Genesis, 2 controllers and 4 games. I've been playing the heck out of Madden '92 ever since!
It just doesn't get much better than this, now does it?
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| 14 | R9
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ID: 02624472
Tue, Nov 29, 2005, 01:35
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My buddy actually WON one from the Pepsi under the cap thingy. I have to admit I was pretty suspicious about anyone actually winning anything from those those things, but there you go.
In hindsight, I should've picked one up to sell on Ebay. Seems like a 300% ROI is the going rate. Insanity, but I guess if you're rich and impatient its the way to go.
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| 15 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 21431823
Tue, Nov 29, 2005, 01:56
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The ebay prices are dropping quickly...saturated.
Only going ~50% markup now.
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| 16 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Tue, Dec 13, 2005, 00:44
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Prices are coming down because there is a glitch on many of them. Apparently something gets hot and causes the system to hang.
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| 17 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Dec 13, 2005, 12:09
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Sounds like the problem that PS2 had with the big boxey model.
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| 18 | Tosh
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ID: 057721710
Mon, Feb 06, 2006, 23:22
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I need a replacement controller for my regular old-school XBox. My friend came back with a MadCatz XBox360 controller. I don't want to open it because it is wrapped in really thick plastic packaging.
Is the XBox360 Controller (it does not say wireless or USB anywhere on the packaging) compatible with an original XBox?
Thanks!
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| 19 | Boxman
ID: 5011875
Tue, Feb 07, 2006, 06:18
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I would really doubt it. The older XBox controllers are wider plugs and the XBox360's are wireless where the recharge station plugs into a USB.
Go here and look on the message boards. I'm sure somebody's asked the same question.
http://www.xbox.com
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| 20 | Ref
Donor
ID: 539581218
Wed, Feb 22, 2006, 13:44
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They are not compatible. I don't even want the 360 now as the games aren't even appealing to me. You also need HDEF tv to get all the benefits I am told.
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| 21 | Tosh
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ID: 057721710
Wed, Feb 22, 2006, 13:50
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Thanks for the replies. I was able to find an original Xbox controller.
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| 23 | C1-NRB
ID: 2911103011
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 13:43
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I knew there was a thread about Xbox's and PS3's somewhere here...
Anyway. The family is looking to make a console purchase for Christmas this year. The youngest (third grader) wants a Wii. The oldest (seventh grader) just wants a new DSi to replace the first-generation one that still works just fine, thank-you-very-much, save the single line of pixels in the top screen that went out when it was dropped a few years ago. (Read: Not going to happen)
I'm leaning towards either of the two latest-model Xbox 360 or PS3 and have swung the consensus that direction for the time being; the swing-factor being the Blu-Ray/Netflix/TV show downloading option.
There is no console history to take into account except for the Atari 2600 I received for Christmas in the late '70's. (I assume it's long-gone unless it's in a back corner of my parents attic. No, I'm not going to go look for it, either.)
So I ask you, Gurupie Nation, any pros and cons between the three systems?
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| 24 | wiggs
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ID: 04991311
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 14:08
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I have a Wii- I bought it for my son 2 years ago- we absolutely love it. The only thing I would say about it is that it is not alot of fun to play by yourself. However if your kids have friends to play with I think they would absolutely love it. My friends and I have Wii Sports tournaments that last for days.
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| 25 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 14:14
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PS3 gets my vote, but it really depends what you plan on doing with it.
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| 26 | Great One
ID: 101045312
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 14:33
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PS3 gets my vote. It really does everything. And you can stream your Netflix movies through it as well now. Yes you can do this with XBox but only if you pay your monthly internet fee so you are paying extra. PS3 has free web access.
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| 27 | holt
ID: 308491916
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 15:04
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I'm a PS3 guy. The technology is superior. Better processor and graphics card. You can play online for free. With x-box you gotta pay the man (Microsoft). There's a built-in web-browser, wi-fi, bluetooth. You can hook your camera up to it, a printer, a keyboard, whatever. Blueray. PS3 does it all.
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| 28 | C1-NRB
ID: 5115723
Mon, Nov 16, 2009, 22:20
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Thanks for all the input.
There's a built-in web-browser, wi-fi, bluetooth. You can hook your camera up to it, a printer, a keyboard, whatever. Blueray. PS3 does it all.
Our current internet set-up is high speed cable modem. What type of arrangement would we need for a PS3 if we didn't want to go wi-fi?
Can you download TV shows from the web? I'm talking about sites like Hulu, NBC, etc.
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| 29 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Tue, Nov 17, 2009, 00:08
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You can hardwire an ethernet cable into the PS3 and have it online like that.
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| 30 | holt
ID: 308491916
Tue, Nov 17, 2009, 00:21
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you'd need a router to be able to access internet from more than one device. I run my ps3 straight to the router with an ethernet cable (faster than wireless, good for gaming), and then the laptops in the house connect to the router via wireless.
and yeah you can watch stuff from hulu or youtube or whatever on the ps3. if your tv has hdmi input then get an hdmi cable.
I think you definitely need an hdtv for the ps3. I took mine to a friends house where there was only an old style tv and I didn't like it at all. huge difference.
you can get a router and wifi for a computer for under $100 easily.
I don't know if wii was part of the discussion, but I would never let anyone play wii in front of my tv. one flying controller would mean bye-bye plasma.
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| 31 | C1-NRB
ID: 2911103011
Tue, Dec 08, 2009, 11:40
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Price is Right game for today: Which costs more?
Wii + 3 more of every accessory + Rock Band 2 w/extra guitar + Wii Fit (the reason I "lost")
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40" Samsung LCD to replace the 16 yeard-old Zenith that blew the tube (euphemism?) the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Let's just say that I asked the first person that approached me at Best Buy the Wednesday before Thansksgiving (no comments, please- they had a 3 year's no interest deal and we were out-of-town for Black Friday) if they worked on commission. Too bad for her they don't.
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| 32 | Great One
ID: 54114918
Tue, Dec 08, 2009, 11:42
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Wii + stuff costs more. TV's have come way down.
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| 33 | holt
ID: 427111315
Thu, Dec 17, 2009, 11:19
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great deals on TV's this winter. I just saw an ad for a 42" panasonic viera plasma for $550. I have the 50" version, just got it in september for $800. It's 720P but who cares, it looks great and most hd broadcasts and a lot of games are only 720P anyway. Can't believe these prices compared to just a year or two ago.
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| 34 | RecycledSpinalFluid
Dude
ID: 204401122
Thu, Dec 17, 2009, 11:42
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I'm trying to hold out for 1 more christmas before getting a new TV. The 65" Mitsubishi projection still looks good (SD). I figure (hope) I'll get something in that size (or larger) for sub 1K. We'll see.
The new LED HDs should drive the costs down on the "old tech" Plasmas and LCDs.
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| 35 | C1-NRB
ID: 30718515
Fri, Feb 22, 2013, 23:26
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Wow. Time flies. I was looking for another old thread (expect another blast-from-the-past thread BUTT soon) when I came across this.
Console update: Guess who got an XBox 360 for Christmas this year?
Question of the Day: We haven't been able to get the XBox Live account to activate. We've set up user names and accounts, have a memebership card, but we can't get to the point where we enter the code. I get a message like "XBox live is unavailable at this time." I've seen it repeatedly. Any suggestions?
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