Official Xbox 360? Thread...

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: Muadib
For those still looking, Costco has a premium bundle, $489.99.

Well... That didn't last long.

We're sorry, this product is not available.

I found it odd that I didn't have much trouble finding a premium system at Target earlier this week, and the next day when I randomly went into my local EB, they actually had a couple of premium systems as well. I'm sure neither store lasted long, but I do feel like it's getting easier and easier to find a premium, and more-so a core system, if you really want one.

For those who have been waiting, make a few phone calls to the entertainment centers in your local stores, and see what you can find out.

 

[jlmadyson]

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter: Multiplayer Maps ? Part I

Check out the vid, sweetness.

 

[Queasy]

Update on the COD2 patch

Dear Call of Duty Community:

As you recall, we announced plans that we were working on our second Title Update for Call of Duty 2, improving the Xbox Live multiplayer functionality. We?re happy to report that this update is currently in the final stages of testing and all is going well. In fact, we will be releasing it soon, so stay tuned. To give you a better understanding of what we have been working on, the second COD2 Title Update will have the following enhancements:

1. Player Lag has been addressed

Plus, we have added the following functionality:

2. Private Game Lobbies / Reserved Slots

3. Enabled the Live Host to set custom game options

4. Map Preferences setting

5. Post Game Lobbies (all players at end of match will return to their game lobby)

6. Enemy Player Name Notification

7. Ability for the Host to kick a player

8. In game Lobby - Game Type, Map and Host Notifications

Again, thank you for your support?and stay tuned for future updates!

- Infinity Ward

 

[blurredvision]

Alright guys, I'm buying a 12 month sub card for Live, so here is my gamertag: blurredvision06

I have Fight Night 3 and Perfect Dark in my possession. I've also signed up for an account at gameznflix.com, so I'll have various other games in my possession at most times. Add me if you want to play sometime.

 

[Reckoner]

GRAW.... I LOVED the original Ghost Recon on PC. I've never played a game like this on a console though. Usually the controls are better on the PC (my opinion). Are you guys going to pick it up for the 360 or PC?

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
GRAW.... I LOVED the original Ghost Recon on PC. I've never played a game like this on a console though. Usually the controls are better on the PC (my opinion). Are you guys going to pick it up for the 360 or PC?

360 for me no doubt, I played the original Ghost Recon on live more than probably any other game I had for the original xbox.

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: CVSiN

Originally posted by: blurredvision
Quick question about Live:

I signed up for the one month free trial of Gold membership, with full intentions of tacking on another 12 months. I know I have the option of just going into the Marketplace and purchasing the extra 12 months, but I've seen the sub cards in stores that boast a 12+1 month subscription. If I purchase the card, do you think it will give me an extra month on top of the 12, therefore giving me 14 months total for the price of 12? Or is the free month I signed up for initially the +1 that's on the sub card? Granted, I'll have to pay tax if I purchase a sub card instead of just going through the Marketplace, but it will only be $3 extra, and still worth it IMO.

yah and on top of that when you buy cards you also get a free arcade game as well as free download points..
ill be getting the cards everytime i renew

I just wanted to confirm that you are indeed correct about getting all the months. Like I previously said, I signed up for the free Gold month earlier this week, then just now added one of the 12+1 card codes, and now it shows I'm a member until 04/07. So I've got 14 months for the price of 12, basically. Good stuff :thumbsup:

Now how do you redeem the free arcade game? I see nothing anywhere about a free arcade game with the purchase of the card.

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Amazon, Xbox 360 Microsoft Pro Bundle In Stock, 600

For those who are still hunting. Probably will not last long, but seems like a pretty decent bundle, 3 games and 1 extra wireless controller.

This item is currently not available.

 

[jlmadyson]

Originally posted by: MaxDSP

Originally posted by: jlmadyson
Amazon, Xbox 360 Microsoft Pro Bundle In Stock, 600

For those who are still hunting. Probably will not last long, but seems like a pretty decent bundle, 3 games and 1 extra wireless controller.

This item is currently not available.

Yea, didn't last long. Still selling like hotcakes and will be at least until there is a steady flow.

 

[blurredvision]

Hey guys, is it normal in Fight Night 3 for your record to reset after you've won the amateur belt? I was 5-0 with 5KO's when I won the amateur belt, went into the settings to save, and when I came back out, I happened to notice my record was reset back to 0-0. I think I may be considered a professional now and that's why it reset, but not sure, hopefully someone can confirm this before I get pissed that the game has a bug. I fought one more match, and now I'm 1-0.

Thanks.

 

[purbeast0]

Hey guys just got back from vacation in NIcaragua ... i'm thinking of getting fight night 3 tomorrow though and just wanna hear some opinions on it, thanks!

 

[LanceM]

blurredvision: IIRC, my record did not reset.

purbeast0: It's definitely fun, and great to see your fighter get better and better in career mode. I just can't help but feel that I'm blowing through that a little too quickly. I'm on the normal (or medium or whatever it's called) difficulty setting, and have yet to be knocked to the ground.

Yes, seriously. I've never touched the mat even once. I've also won all my fights by knockout, though some were in the last few seconds of the final round (which was *very* satisfying).

It's definitely more difficult if you play a little guy against a freaking legend, but career mode is too easy so far. I'm going to try the hard setting after I finish with my current boxer.

I have yet to play it with friends (aside from the demo a few times, that is), so I'm sure that creates a very different experience. When I did play the demo against a friend, I was very thrown off by playing from the opposite corner.

Overall, it's a pleasant buy, knowing that I'll get good trade-in after I get bored with it when Oblivion comes out.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
Hey guys, is it normal in Fight Night 3 for your record to reset after you've won the amateur belt? I was 5-0 with 5KO's when I won the amateur belt, went into the settings to save, and when I came back out, I happened to notice my record was reset back to 0-0. I think I may be considered a professional now and that's why it reset, but not sure, hopefully someone can confirm this before I get pissed that the game has a bug. I fought one more match, and now I'm 1-0.

My record did reset, and yes that's because you turn pro.

Originally posted by: LanceM
purbeast0: It's definitely fun, and great to see your fighter get better and better in career mode. I just can't help but feel that I'm blowing through that a little too quickly. I'm on the normal (or medium or whatever it's called) difficulty setting, and have yet to be knocked to the ground.

Yes, seriously. I've never touched the mat even once. I've also won all my fights by knockout, though some were in the last few seconds of the final round (which was *very* satisfying).

It's definitely more difficult if you play a little guy against a freaking legend, but career mode is too easy so far. I'm going to try the hard setting after I finish with my current boxer.

I have yet to play it with friends (aside from the demo a few times, that is), so I'm sure that creates a very different experience. When I did play the demo against a friend, I was very thrown off by playing from the opposite corner.

And I agree with everything said here.

I'm like 10-1 in my pro (middleweight) career. The one loss was by knockout. I had won the first five rounds, but had worn myself out along the way. In the sixth, he got a couple of good shots in and I couldn't recover. Now I pace myself much better.

Online play is excellent. Nothing much more to say about that.

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: CVSiN

Originally posted by: blurredvision
Quick question about Live:

I signed up for the one month free trial of Gold membership, with full intentions of tacking on another 12 months. I know I have the option of just going into the Marketplace and purchasing the extra 12 months, but I've seen the sub cards in stores that boast a 12+1 month subscription. If I purchase the card, do you think it will give me an extra month on top of the 12, therefore giving me 14 months total for the price of 12? Or is the free month I signed up for initially the +1 that's on the sub card? Granted, I'll have to pay tax if I purchase a sub card instead of just going through the Marketplace, but it will only be $3 extra, and still worth it IMO.

yah and on top of that when you buy cards you also get a free arcade game as well as free download points..
ill be getting the cards everytime i renew

I just wanted to confirm that you are indeed correct about getting all the months. Like I previously said, I signed up for the free Gold month earlier this week, then just now added one of the 12+1 card codes, and now it shows I'm a member until 04/07. So I've got 14 months for the price of 12, basically. Good stuff :thumbsup:

Now how do you redeem the free arcade game? I see nothing anywhere about a free arcade game with the purchase of the card.

should have been a little peice of paper in the box.. it has 1 for the MS points.. and 1 for the game..

just enter the code on that piece of paper into live..
for both items.

 

[erwos]

Originally posted by: CVSiN
should have been a little peice of paper in the box.. it has 1 for the MS points.. and 1 for the game..

just enter the code on that piece of paper into live..
for both items.

I have a vague recollection that Microsoft sells both "Live boxes" and "just cards". That might be where the confusion is coming from.

-Erwos

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: erwos

Originally posted by: CVSiN
should have been a little peice of paper in the box.. it has 1 for the MS points.. and 1 for the game..

just enter the code on that piece of paper into live..
for both items.

I have a vague recollection that Microsoft sells both "Live boxes" and "just cards". That might be where the confusion is coming from.

-Erwos

yah mine was in a box..

 

[Queasy]

The Ultimate Button Masher Controller

Remember Hori? The always inventive Japanese peripheral maker that churned out a wearable button masher. Check out their latest offering: a Microsoft approved, rapid-fire Xbox 360 controller. Retailing for about $30 US, the controller is tricked out with A, B, X and Y buttons that can be set at a rate of 13 or 26 pps (presses-per-second). Hellooo Xbox Live.

 

[jlmadyson]

Ninety-Nine Nights Trailer

Published by Microsoft Game Studios and developed in collaboration with the renowned Korean developer Phantagram, Ninety-Nine Nights is a brand-new fantasy action game by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, known as the creator of Space Channel 5, Rez and the recent LUMINES.

The game's story beigns with the shattering of the crystal, a metaphor for the break in peace. Before the incident, humans and other races lived peacefully, and being launched into war they now they face doubt and chaos . After the crystal breaks, the world is changed.

We bring you a new N3 promo trailer released by Microsoft Japan featuring three minutes of gameplay footage and cutscenes.

 

[Reckoner]

For training in FNR3, do you guys use auto train or do it manually?

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
For training in FNR3, do you guys use auto train or do it manually?

i do it manually, but I may switch to the other one cause its kinda of tedious and boring now that i've done each one like 2-3 times.

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
For training in FNR3, do you guys use auto train or do it manually?

i do it manually, but I may switch to the other one cause its kinda of tedious and boring now that i've done each one like 2-3 times.

When you do auto-train, you only get half of the possible stat increase. So, I do manual. The two minutes is worth double gain.

 

[CVSiN]

Originally posted by: Wingznut

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
For training in FNR3, do you guys use auto train or do it manually?

i do it manually, but I may switch to the other one cause its kinda of tedious and boring now that i've done each one like 2-3 times.

When you do auto-train, you only get half of the possible stat increase. So, I do manual. The two minutes is worth double gain.

man i canb do them all except the damn combo guy....

i suck so bad at it..

 

[LanceM]

I hate the combo dummy. HATE.

But yeah... I rarely auto-train. It works well on odd numbers because it seems to always give you over half (5% max will yield 3% if auto-trained). I'm awesome at the bag and weights, so meh.

 

[Sheepathon]

Xbox 360 comes with a visualization plugin during music playback (similar to wmp and winamp's) that is absolutely awesome. Is there anywhere where I can download it for PC?

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: Sheepathon
Xbox 360 comes with a visualization plugin during music playback (similar to wmp and winamp's) that is absolutely awesome. Is there anywhere where I can download it for PC?

Nope, it was developed by Jeff Minter (of llamasoft) exclusively for the 360.