Official Xbox 360? Thread...

[michaels]

check out how good Madden 07 is looking
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2385.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2382.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2383.jpg

And new NBA 2k7 videos
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12292&type=mov&pl=game
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12290&type=mov&pl=game

 

[Wag]

Problem is that there will be no HDMI support, so MS is taking a huge gamble that the software providers won't be turning AACS on sometime in the future.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: michaels
check out how good Madden 07 is looking
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2385.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2382.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2383.jpg

And new NBA 2k7 videos
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12292&type=mov&pl=game
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12290&type=mov&pl=game

Madden stills mean absolutely NOTHING. 06 looked spectacular in non motion. But the game itself had a pretty crappy framerate and tearing as well, and the collission detection was bad. And NCAA 2007 was even worse, so I dunno.

I just have 0 faith in EA now a days.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: Queasy
Ok, so when they say "cheapest HD-DVD player on the market" is that taking into consideration the cost of the 360 or is this just BS marketing speak? Because the HD-DVD add-on doesn't work without the 360 so the cost of the 360 should be included in the total cost of getting a HD-DVD player.

The Toshiba HD-DVD player goes for around $500 and less. That means the HD-DVD add-on shouldn't be anymore than $99 if you include the cost of the 360. I'm afraid they are BSing us and it is going to be more like $150 - $200 for the add-on.

I guess it depends on how you look at it. If the Toshiba player (or some other manufacturer) is $400 and I can get an HD add on for my 360 (sunk cost, I already own it so I will not factor in its original price) for $200 then to me that is my cheapest HD-DVD 'option'. This will obviously not be the case for someone who does not yet own a 360 but I would much rather CHOOSE to buy an HD add on than be forced to buy the HD drive when I bought the 360 (a la PS3).

 

[yowolabi]

Originally posted by: michaels
check out how good Madden 07 is looking
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2385.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2382.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g291/three_60/IMG_2383.jpg

And new NBA 2k7 videos
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12292&type=mov&pl=game
http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12290&type=mov&pl=game

Ridiculous for both of them. The madden stills look good, though I won't believe it till i see full motion on my tv. Did you see Nash lick his fingers on the way upcourt in the first 2k7 video? I love that kind of attention to detail.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Wag
Problem is that there will be no HDMI support, so MS is taking a huge gamble that the software providers won't be turning AACS on sometime in the future.

It is rumored that the movie publishers won't be turning on ICT until sometime after 2010...possibly as late as 2012. If that's the case, the lack of HDMI for the 360 is a non-issue.

 

[Reckoner]

360 HD-DVD Add-On Picture

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
360 HD-DVD Add-On Picture

Better pics

 

[intogamer]

I think that MS is doing good with XBOX 360

 

[Qwest]

on un unrelated note, for $3, play-asia shipping was pretty quick. GRAW worked just fine from them.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
360 HD-DVD Add-On Picture

Better pics

I don't understand why the front of the HD-DVD drive looks so different from the 360. On its own it would look fine but it looks off when you sit it next to the 360.

 

[NFS4]

Will battlefield 2142 be coming to the XBOX 360?

 

[Queasy]

Battlestar Galactica Special Coming to Live

The third season of Battlestar Galactica is premiering in October, and the Sci-Fi channel is pulling out all the stops to promote it. It has put together a television special, titled Battlestar Galactica: The Story So Far, summing up the key events of the Battlestar Galactica mini series and its first two seasons. The special will air on all the cable stations owned by Sci-Fi parent NBC Universal, which includes Bravo and USA, as well as the West Coast affiliates of the NBC broadcast TV network.

NBC Universal will also be targeting gamers with its PR offensive by releasing The Story So Far on Xbox Live Marketplace in its entirety. Though both seasons of Battlestar Galactica are already available on iTunes, the special will be the "first longform program ever to be offered" on Xbox Live.

While exciting for fans of the show with Xbox 360s, the announcement was short on information about the The Story So Far on Xbox Live. No date was given for the release of the program, nor was its size revealed. In addition, no price was mentioned for the program, though given its promotional nature, it is presumably free.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
360 HD-DVD Add-On Picture

Better pics

No HDMI = Pass for me. I'd rather pay more for one that is capable of upconverting SD DVDs.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
360 HD-DVD Add-On Picture

Better pics

No HDMI = Pass for me. I'd rather pay more for one that is capable of upconverting SD DVDs.

The 360 upconverts already via the VGA cables. One of the 360 devs mentioned that they want upconverting via component cables to be part of the fall update.

 

[Jmman]

Originally posted by: Queasy

Originally posted by: Wag
Problem is that there will be no HDMI support, so MS is taking a huge gamble that the software providers won't be turning AACS on sometime in the future.

It is rumored that the movie publishers won't be turning on ICT until sometime after 2010...possibly as late as 2012. If that's the case, the lack of HDMI for the 360 is a non-issue.

Won't be an issue is an understatement. How many people like myself are out there who bought early HDTVs that only have component inputs. This unit is awesome in my case. I think they might sell more units just because of that.....

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Is there only like a handfull of Xbox360 games? Its been out almost 10 months and very limited amount of games. I been buying used Xbox games for now.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Is there only like a handfull of Xbox360 games? Its been out almost 10 months and very limited amount of games. I been buying used Xbox games for now.

Just under 50 retail games out now.
I think 26 XBLA games.

It is just the summer months. Summer is always a 'dry season' when it comes to new games. There's going to be a bunch coming out leading up to Christmas...something like another 50.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Is there only like a handfull of Xbox360 games? Its been out almost 10 months and very limited amount of games. I been buying used Xbox games for now.

I've been buying used Xbox 360 games on eBay for between $18-$25. So far, I've accumulated:

Fight Night Round 3
Top Spin 2
Tomb Raider Legend
Project Gotham Racing 3
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

 

[Mayfriday0529]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Is there only like a handfull of Xbox360 games? Its been out almost 10 months and very limited amount of games. I been buying used Xbox games for now.

I've been buying used Xbox 360 games on eBay for between $18-$25. So far, I've accumulated:

Fight Night Round 3
Top Spin 2
Tomb Raider Legend
Project Gotham Racing 3
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

I went to EB Games and bought Xbox games that work on Xbox 360 for like $2 to $5.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Is there only like a handfull of Xbox360 games? Its been out almost 10 months and very limited amount of games. I been buying used Xbox games for now.

I've been buying used Xbox 360 games on eBay for between $18-$25. So far, I've accumulated:

Fight Night Round 3
Top Spin 2
Tomb Raider Legend
Project Gotham Racing 3
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

I went to EB Games and bought Xbox games that work on Xbox 360 for like $2 to $5.

Yeah, all the Gamestops and EB Games are clearing out their Xbox used game inventory. You can get some really good deals now.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Jnetty99

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Jnetty99
Is there only like a handfull of Xbox360 games? Its been out almost 10 months and very limited amount of games. I been buying used Xbox games for now.

I've been buying used Xbox 360 games on eBay for between $18-$25. So far, I've accumulated:

Fight Night Round 3
Top Spin 2
Tomb Raider Legend
Project Gotham Racing 3
Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

I went to EB Games and bought Xbox games that work on Xbox 360 for like $2 to $5.

But I want next gen games. My roommate already has an original Xbox and a crapload of games.

 

[purbeast0]

Heh man playing ranked matches in SF2 is almost a joke now. A lot of people quit out as you are going to beat em, and I noticed the lower the rank, the more people that do that. Howver I just beat the rank 50 guy (he is good too) and boosted my rank up to 415. I'm like 49 - 32. Anyone wanna play send me a message ... purbeast is my GT, make sure you say you are from ATOT or else I may reject friend request.

 

[Reckoner]

I think we need a new thread guys. Takes freakin' forever to load this one.

 

[TrueBlueLS]

I've been trying to put myself up to the 50% mark on my rated matches for SF2. It's fun learning how to get around people who play cheaply.