Originally posted by: Syphilis
I'm considering the official wireless adapter for playing online. Is there anything I need to know about i.e. lag issues, cheap deals? Also, will this allow me to sync it to my home network PCs (I use an Apple Airport Extreme)?
Originally posted by: raystorm
Anything worth a damn coming out?? I know everyone here is going Halo crazy but I couldn't get into the beta. I know Forza is around the corner but is there anything else coming out??? I'm not a big racing sim fan so Forza isn't something I'll get.
Lag issues? None. Totally dependent on your network and the distance between the 360 and your router and whether or not there is anything in between that causes interference.
Deals? Keep an eye out on the Hot Deals forum here, Fatwallet.com, SlickDeals.net, and Gottadeal.com
I'm not sure what you mean by "sync it to my home network PCs", but it should work with an Apple Airport Extreme with the possible exception of the version that supports 802.11n. There were reports of problems between the Xbox adapter (which supports G and A) and the Airport Extreme that support N. I'm not sure if that has been resolved or not.
Originally posted by: Syphilis
Lag issues? None. Totally dependent on your network and the distance between the 360 and your router and whether or not there is anything in between that causes interference.
Deals? Keep an eye out on the Hot Deals forum here, Fatwallet.com, SlickDeals.net, and Gottadeal.com
I'm not sure what you mean by "sync it to my home network PCs", but it should work with an Apple Airport Extreme with the possible exception of the version that supports 802.11n. There were reports of problems between the Xbox adapter (which supports G and A) and the Airport Extreme that support N. I'm not sure if that has been resolved or not.
Can the adapter let me stream files from my PC using Windows Media Player 11?
Originally posted by: Syphilis
I'm also still concerned about the overheating issues, and am looking for an additional cooling fan to protect my investment. Is it worth it? If so, which one would you recommend (Nyko or Pelican)?
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: raystorm
Anything worth a damn coming out?? I know everyone here is going Halo crazy but I couldn't get into the beta. I know Forza is around the corner but is there anything else coming out??? I'm not a big racing sim fan so Forza isn't something I'll get.
Pirates of the Caribbean - 5/22
Forza 2 - 5/29
Shadownrun - 5/29
<big gap with crap releases like Tenchu Z and Fantastic Four. Also, DiRT but you're not a racing fan.>
Transformers - 6/19
The Darkness - 6/25
Overlord - 6/26
Project Sylpheed - 7/10
NCAA Football - 7/17
Two Worlds - 7/17
Virtua Fighter - 7/17
Too Human is listed as 8/6 but I don't think that's right.
All Pro Football 2K8 - 8/14
Madden - 8/14
BioShock - 8/14
Blue Dragon - 8/28
And, that's the summer.
Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Bioshock is 8/21 IIRC from my reserve date.
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Even a partial clip + whack kills someone (I watched a few saved films from some buddies who are quite good - they emptied maybe 1/4 of a clip and just whacked people, got most of their kills that way)
I've noticed this as well, and I rarely switch from the default rifle. I can often kill someone in one clip without reloading, and like you said, a melee combined with a 1/4 of a clip does wonders. Without the AR being so badass, my stats would be much worse.Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
From playing Halo 3 quite a bit over the weekend, I kind of question the damage the assault rifle does. It's nearly impossible not to kill someone with one clip with the AR unless your aim just sucks. I guess I'm not liking the "getting shot in the back and taking 5 seconds to even realize where it's coming from" noob kills with the A/R. I'd like to see it lowered just a bit in the regular game. Even a partial clip + whack kills someone (I watched a few saved films from some buddies who are quite good - they emptied maybe 1/4 of a clip and just whacked people, got most of their kills that way)
Maybe I'm just too used to Halo 2.
By now you should be aware of how we are doing this too, and exactly what it is we?re looking at. Basically, by extracting the source data from the files that make up the currently public Halo 3 beta, we have gained access to all the menu text, on screen prompts and a heap of other stuff of that ilk.
So things like the saved games, film clips (from both multiplayer and campaign), pictures, and game variant sharing can all be seen. In amongst all the other Party options that should be available when the game ships later this year.
So what?s the big news? Well, when scrolling through the list of onscreen text for party menus one sentence in particular stands out:
The game cannot start because all players are set to observer. Too many players for splitscreen. Only 2 players may play splitscreen coop on the same Xbox 360 console. The party size is too large to start the game. Up to 4 players may play coop on Xbox Live or System Link. Loading information from Xbox Live?
That?s right, 4 player Co-operative play will be included in Halo 3. Available both online over Xbox Live and also locally via System link. We begged for it?s inclusion, we got it.
News like this simply adds weight to Bungie?s claims of delivering all they possibly can with this, the final entry in the epic Halo trilogy. It?s gonna be sweet.
Rush ?n Attack will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E10+.
Game Features
* Fight through 4 stages to free the prisoners of war
* Up to two players can play together locally or over Xbox LIVE in either Versus or Co-op mode
* Local multiplayer features split screen action with results captured on Leaderboards
* Players can chose to play with either the authentic, original graphics or with enhanced graphics which features fully rendered 3-D models
* All music and sound effects have been digitally enhanced
* Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Xevious will be available worldwide for 400 Microsoft Points and is rated E for Everyone.
Game Features
* Play the 100% arcade accurate reproduction of ?Xevious? for the first time anywhere
* Test your memory: uncover hidden bonuses that are scattered throughout the levels just like in the arcade version, where shots to the ground uncover power-ups like Sol towers and 1UPs
* Compare your high score against other ?Xevious? players from around the world on the Leaderboards
* Earn up to 12 Achievements and 200 Gamerscore points
Like any good chef we're making some changes to the recipe in the Public tastetest we call the Halo 3 Beta. This week we're making our first change to the Matchmaking Playlist . We're swapping out Team Training and adding in Big Team Training. In Big Team Training players will play 6v6 on High Ground and Valhalla. In addition to some existing modes look for some new modes in Big Team Training, like Multi Flag CTF on Valhalla. Additionally, we've made some slight tweaks to the Team Skirmish playlist that should add greater variety in the opponents you'll face.
Originally posted by: Queasy
Bungie making changes to Halo 3 Matchmaking Playlist this week.
Like any good chef we're making some changes to the recipe in the Public tastetest we call the Halo 3 Beta. This week we're making our first change to the Matchmaking Playlist . We're swapping out Team Training and adding in Big Team Training. In Big Team Training players will play 6v6 on High Ground and Valhalla. In addition to some existing modes look for some new modes in Big Team Training, like Multi Flag CTF on Valhalla. Additionally, we've made some slight tweaks to the Team Skirmish playlist that should add greater variety in the opponents you'll face.
Originally posted by: Queasy
Bungie making changes to Halo 3 Matchmaking Playlist this week.
Like any good chef we're making some changes to the recipe in the Public tastetest we call the Halo 3 Beta. This week we're making our first change to the Matchmaking Playlist . We're swapping out Team Training and adding in Big Team Training. In Big Team Training players will play 6v6 on High Ground and Valhalla. In addition to some existing modes look for some new modes in Big Team Training, like Multi Flag CTF on Valhalla. Additionally, we've made some slight tweaks to the Team Skirmish playlist that should add greater variety in the opponents you'll face.
Originally posted by: EKKC
i've been banned. time to get an elite for XBL!
then again i don't XBL much except to multiplay with friends. i hate 12 year olds on public live games