Just got an XBOX 360...

[Immortal]

Well, it's being shipped right now so I'll need your recommends and tips.

I know there's a way to connect it to the net without buying microsoft's wireless adaptor, a link would help. I have a couple of wireless router sitting around so I think I have a clue but detailed instructions would help. Thanks.

I'm looking at games that I have to get for the xbox and so far the bundle I got come with Halo 3, Two Worlds, marvel ultimate alliance and forza 2. Out of those games, i really only want to play forza 2.

I'm going to get more games. I love arcadey fighting/racing games. I'm not going to get a game on the xbox if I can get the game on pc. I completed COD4 on PS3 and it was fun but I'm sure I'll have loads more fun if I played it on the PC. Still no FPS on consoles for me.

So far my to get list includes: Virtual Fighter 5, DOA 4, possibly GOW cos I hear lots of good things, Mass effect. What others do you recommend me to get?

Thanks a bunch! Looking forward to playing with you folks someday soon!

[Shagster]

Wireless... http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?t=234170

My must have games are...

Madden NFL 200x
Forza Motorsports 2
Rainbow Six Vegas
Tiger Woods PGA 200x

Games I plan to buy and have heard are awesome...

Assasins Creed
Mass Effect

[Jim]

I'd recommend that you fiddle around with demos or rentals on some of the love/hate games like Assassin's Creed and Dead Rising (both in the love category from me). Ace Combat 6 and Mass Effect get my full thumbs up, as does Eternal Sonata if you're looking for a typical JRPG title.

As far as fighting games go, your only real options are the two you mentioned, although Soul Calibur IV will be out sometime in 08.

I'm not thrilled with some of the changes Criterion made in Burnout Paradise, but it's still looking quite worthy (even if the series seems to have peaked at Burnout 3). PGR4 is also worth checking out if you're looking for a racer that isn't more of the sim-type like Forza.

[morbidpete]

great thing about the 360. is you can download a demo of almost every game . so try out demo's before you buy

[MetalHead324]

Guitar Hero 3
Rock Band
Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (comes with both expansions)

MS points to get arcade games :D

[Rivas]

Dead Rising
Bioshock
COD4
Halo 3
GOW
C&C TW


Didnt play 360 in a long time, started playing Mass effect and Assassins Creed.
Looking forward for Halo Wars, Army of two, and who knows when/if RE5 will be released.

[Immortal]

I just don't quite like fps on consoles. I did like COD 4 on the PS3 but I know I'd love it on pc.

I guess I'll give halo 3 a shot since it does come with the bundle. I should trade in two worlds. It comes with the bundle and t he reviews I've read so far are crap. I'll have Mass Effect and Oblivion to occupy my time.

I've been looking at splinter cell double agent. I've always liked that series.. don't know if it's worth the buy.

thanks for all the tips. I can't wait until it gets here so Ican try it out.

[penguincomrade]

Hmm.. Assassins Creed I would only rent that game, I beat it in 3 days just taking my time, most people beat the game within the rental period (5-7 days)

As for games to buy..

Mass Effect is really good. :) it's the first of a trilogy. Rather short if you're just doing the main storyline but even so you could beat it in a day or 2 but if you're into achievements it'll add a lot of a replayability to the game, not only that unlocking achievements unlock different in game items and every playthrough adds some items too via a certain mission in game.

Level Cap is 60 in that game in case you're wondering, you can't max out all your skills.

Eternal Sonata, definitely would buy if you're into JRPG's, Very long, not sure if you're into classical music but it has a lot of that in there. Good story too. Has some replayability.

If you like the fighting genre I'd recommend:

Virtua Fighter 5
Dead or Alive 4
and whenever it comes out, Soul Calibur.

Racing

Project Gotham Racing 3/4
Forza 2 (already mentioned)
Well you know what?
Go here: http://games.teamxbox.com/index/xbox-360/by-genre/10/
that's all the racing games for the 360 plus some that are coming out.

Other than that seeing as you don't want FPS, that eliminates the majority of games quite unfortunately, I've gotten bored of FPS's myself. Anyways, I suppose it'd help a bit but even so I think my input was pointless. Ah well.

[RoscoPColtrane]

Only racing game worth playing is Forza2, other ones are way to arcady for me. Get the wireless wheel, its amazing!

single player fps - bioshock (may have already played for PC, great atmosphere and acting in this game)

[Immortal]

Thanks for all the comments.

I was just reading though it and the xbox I bought might not be the newer ones with the hdmi ports or even the smaller chip. Should I just return it?

I mean it's a good deal and all but if it doesn't have hdmi port, what's the point? How do I even get it to 1080i? I'm not too good with these things.

games I got so far:

Table tennis
Oblivion game of the year edition
Mass effect
DOA 4
Forza 2
Halo 3

I'll probaly trade marvel ultimate alliance and two worlds for something else just because it comes with the bundle. Not into those games...

[morbidpete]

the 360 will do 1080i/p over component cables.

[Immortal]

the 360 will do 1080i/p over component cables.
So.. I should just keep it and play with it?

It's a goood deal really. I get 4 games practically free so I don't want to return it. It's one of those one day sale thingys.

[Jim]

The smaller chip won't offer any real performance gains (it is a console), only less heat generated by it, and if you just purchased a new system, there's a good shot that you'll get the smaller chip anyway. However, if you purchased a Pro that doesn't have HDMI, the chance of that chip being in there is somewhere between zero and none.

I'd be shocked if you picked up a new 360 that didn't have HDMI, since it's been a standard feature of the Pro and Arcades for months now. Do you have the system yet? If so, simply check the back of the machine to see if there's an HDMI port or not.

Enabling 1080i (or any other resolution, assuming you're using component or HDMI cables) is done through the system "blade" (the one all the way to the right). You can set all of your display options right there.

[Immortal]

I'd be shocked if you picked up a new 360 that didn't have HDMI, since it's been a standard feature of the Pro and Arcades for months now. Do you have the system yet? If so, simply check the back of the machine to see if there's an HDMI port or not.

Enabling 1080i (or any other resolution, assuming you're using component or HDMI cables) is done through the system "blade" (the one all the way to the right). You can set all of your display options right there.

that's the thing.... I've read that this bundle is cheaper because they wanted to clear out the old stock. I'm not quite sure yet because I haven't received it.

As long as it can do 1080i in component cables then I couldn't care less if it's hdmi... it doesn't make that much of a difference does it? 40 inch lcd?

[Jim]

Some TVs can only do 1080p over HDMI, few can do it over component. If your TV is only 1080i, then that's obviously a non-issue. The only main "feature" HDMI will give you over component is an all-digital picture as opposed to analog (which will look virtually identical) and HDCP (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDCP) compliance. Thankfully, the latter won't be used anytime soon, and it wouldn't apply to games anyway.

In all honesty, if you got a good deal on it, I'd keep it.

[MetalHead324]

Oblivion game of the year edition
Mass effect

I'll probaly trade marvel ultimate alliance and two worlds for something else just because it comes with the bundle. Not into those games...
:thumb:

[Immortal]

My tv is the latest sony bravia and it does 1080p. Does xbox do 1080 p?

If I can't tell the difference in picture quality, it doesn't really matter to me. I just want to play video games.

[Jim]

The machine will do 1080p over component, but like I said, some TVs will only display that resolution if you're using HDMI.

Either way, I'm in the camp that says the different is minimal unless you're using a large TV and/or are possibly sitting way to close to it.

[Immortal]

The machine will do 1080p over component, but like I said, some TVs will only display that resolution if you're using HDMI.

Either way, I'm in the camp that says the different is minimal unless you're using a large TV and/or are possibly sitting way to close to it.
Then I'll be keeping it.

My sis bf told me that component only does 720 which got me worried. Ah well, he doesnt get to play with me now! GRR

[Rainbow]

I just got a new pro for Christmas also, do I need the Microsoft HDMI cable or will any HDMI cable work?
Right now I'm connected component but want to change it over to HDMI.

[Jim]

You can use any HDMI cable, but if you're looking to run the sound through another source (ie optical or RCA), you'll need to get Microsoft's for the breakout box.

[Rainbow]

You can use any HDMI cable, but if you're looking to run the sound through another source (ie optical or RCA), you'll need to get Microsoft's for the breakout box.

Yep, thats exactly what I'm looking to do, run the sound through my surround sound. Thanks.

[Immortal]

Just checked and my tv accepts 1080i at max at composite. If it does 1080i, I won't be too worried but if it's 720 then I'll worry.

If the xbox doesn't come with hdmi and tv can only take 720, is there a way I can get it to connect through hdmi? My tv does have a vga port as well.

[Jim]

You'll be able to display at 1080i just fine over component (not composite).

If your TV can do 1080p over VGA, then that adapter would be of use to you, but like I said, the difference between 1080i and p is fairly minimal unless you're using a screen quite larger than yours. I'd save the money and just use the component cables, and you'll be just fine.

[Immortal]

You'll be able to display at 1080i just fine over component (not composite).

If your TV can do 1080p over VGA, then that adapter would be of use to you, but like I said, the difference between 1080i and p is fairly minimal unless you're using a screen quite larger than yours. I'd save the money and just use the component cables, and you'll be just fine.
Thanks jim. I meant component not composite.

Arf, can't wait.... come on. If it doesn't come today, I don't think they'll ship it on saturday and monday is new year's eve. GRRR.

I have an itch...

[Immortal]

Annyways, thanks again jim and others for being so helpful. Forgive my newbie answers as I just want to be prepared to play this thing when it gets here.

If my box does not have hdmi port, is there anything I can get so that I can connect it to the hdmi? Would this do? http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360hdmiavcable/

Thanks again.

[Jim]

No problems.

No, in order to use HDMI (including the cable you linked to), the machine needs an HDMI port.

I have seen HDMI adapters, but since the regular video port on the back of the 360 is analog, it renders the all-digital "feature" of HDMI moot.

[Immortal]

Thanks again Jim.

I'm seriously considering returning this xbox for one with hdmi. I don't really care that this bundle comes with halo3 and two worlds... I should've known better.

Like you, I just assumed it came with it as does all the latest bundles. Then I realized there's the fine prints. There were actually 2 different version of the same bundle.

[Jim]

Keep in mind that a console is a console, so it's not as if the HDMI-equipped one has some sort of other features that the older model does not possess. But if you're wanting to use an HDMI connection, yeah, I'd see if you can exchange it, even it it means paying a little more (ie full price).

For the record, if it wasn't stressed elsewhere in this thread, Two Worlds is a waste of disc space. If you're a fan of awful games, the first hour may give you some enjoyment, but that's about it.

[Immortal]

Funnily enough it arrived yesterday. Hooked it up to see what it can out put and somehow it did 1080p over component. Weird.. looks as good as the PS3 over hdmi to me.

I guess I'll be keeping it! Gotta keep playing games. Yeah, I'm trading in two worlds for anything. I already have mass effect and oblivion to kill my rpg lust.

[Rainbow]

As soon as we both get some practice I'll see you on xbox live :thumb:

[Immortal]

As soon as we both get some practice I'll see you on xbox live :thumb:
Practice? Hah.. I don't need no such thing!



Yeah, it doesn't really help at all. I'll lose either way.

Surprisingly, Oblivion is good but I just really wish I was playing this on the computer. I like mods. Mass effect is suited very nicely for console though. I'll try to finish this one before oblivion.

The game I'm most addicted to is table tennis... haha.

[MetalHead324]

Surprisingly, Oblivion is good but I just really wish I was playing this on the computer. I like mods.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7547103&type=product&id=1128337612710&ref=09&loc=01&srccode=cii_0&cpncode=10-62179273-2
:p

Got any arcade games?

[Rivas]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7547103&type=product&id=1128337612710&ref=09&loc=01&srccode=cii_0&cpncode=10-62179273-2
:p

Got any arcade games?

:rotfl: :rotfl: :thumb:

[Immortal]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7547103&type=product&id=1128337612710&ref=09&loc=01&srccode=cii_0&cpncode=10-62179273-2
:p

Got any arcade games?
ohh being a smart aleck eh. :p I have it on comp just that my comp can't run it in good details and I can't wait to play it anymore so I'm playing it on xbox.

I didn't know playing 5 hrs straight is an achievement.... I should really take a break. I'm hooked onto mass effect now. I knew I'd love it considering I love kotor 1 and even 2.

No arcade games yet. Deciding to finish my single player rpgs before I sign onto live. I haven't even unwrapped halo 3 yet... I'll play it after my rpgs are over with.

[Rainbow]

I have been playing assassins creed endlessly, I love it!

[MetalHead324]

ohh being a smart aleck eh. :p I have it on comp just that my comp can't run it in good details and I can't wait to play it anymore so I'm playing it on xbox.

I didn't know playing 5 hrs straight is an achievement.... I should really take a break. I'm hooked onto mass effect now. I knew I'd love it considering I love kotor 1 and even 2.

No arcade games yet. Deciding to finish my single player rpgs before I sign onto live. I haven't even unwrapped halo 3 yet... I'll play it after my rpgs are over with.

If your still playing your rpg's on an offline account, once you get XBL, your gonna have to get all the achievements again.

[Immortal]

If your still playing your rpg's on an offline account, once you get XBL, your gonna have to get all the achievements again.
Really.... other than bragging rights.. what else do these things do?

[penguincomrade]

Really.... other than bragging rights.. what else do these things do?

They give you a bigger E-Penis. :D

[penguincomrade]

If your still playing your rpg's on an offline account, once you get XBL, your gonna have to get all the achievements again.

Well that's only if he doesn't sign up to XBL using the same account. If he does he keeps all his achievements and his gamerscore.

[MetalHead324]

They give you a bigger E-Penis. :D

:rotfl: :thumb:

[Jim]

Well that's only if he doesn't sign up to XBL using the same account. If he does he keeps all his achievements and his gamerscore.
.

[triniwasp]

Nice, Immi. Yes, the Bravia will do 1080p over component cables; looks nice.

Is your bravia a kw or kv? Bioshock is a must own, I'm not in to FPS, but it is more than that. Also COD4 is awesome!! I played Oblivion on pc and got burned out. Mass Effect is awesome, very cool to hear it is first of 3, hopefully the other two will be a lot deeper.

[Immortal]

Nice, Immi. Yes, the Bravia will do 1080p over component cables; looks nice.

Is your bravia a kw or kv? Bioshock is a must own, I'm not in to FPS, but it is more than that. Also COD4 is awesome!! I played Oblivion on pc and got burned out. Mass Effect is awesome, very cool to hear it is first of 3, hopefully the other two will be a lot deeper.
I think it's the W.. I know it's the latest one. I played COD4 on PS3 and it was fun.

I just picked up ghost recon advanced warfighter 2 for 20 bucks... not bad. I can't wait to finish mass efffect though.. Die u silly geths!

[MetalHead324]

I think it's the W.. I know it's the latest one. I played COD4 on PS3 and it was fun.

I just picked up ghost recon advanced warfighter 2 for 20 bucks... not bad. I can't wait to finish mass efffect though.. Die u silly geths!

thats cheap, but that game gets boring fast. i dont think anyone still even plays it. but i still have mine :thumb: . let me know, once you get signed up if you ever want to play. i still have a few achievements to get :p

[triniwasp]

I think it's the W.. I know it's the latest one. I played COD4 on PS3 and it was fun.

I just picked up ghost recon advanced warfighter 2 for 20 bucks... not bad. I can't wait to finish mass efffect though.. Die u silly geths!

Cool, the w is the 2nd from the top, same one I have.

[Immortal]

thats cheap, but that game gets boring fast. i dont think anyone still even plays it. but i still have mine :thumb: . let me know, once you get signed up if you ever want to play. i still have a few achievements to get :p
I got it cause it was cheap. Just finished the first little part of the first mission and the tutorial... gosh.. I can't remember every single darn button.

Geezus... it surely is tough to play.

[MetalHead324]

I got it cause it was cheap. Just finished the first little part of the first mission and the tutorial... gosh.. I can't remember every single darn button.

Geezus... it surely is tough to play.

yeah, lots of things to remember, but it is a good game. i wish people still played it.

[Immortal]

yeah, lots of things to remember, but it is a good game. i wish people still played it.
I can imagine it being totally fun when I play it online with someone. Being by myself is boring... even though I only played the first bit of the mission.. I'm already annoyed by my AI teammates.

I tell them to attack the enemy.. the enemy hides behind the crate or something and they'd yell.... omg, I can't see him.. can't attack.. tell me what to do... i need to move... then the enemy pops up and he kills em... then they make smart remark.

Feels like I'm baby sitting my teammates...

[triniwasp]

playing call of duty four send me a voice or chat msg if you want to play. :D

[MetalHead324]

I can imagine it being totally fun when I play it online with someone. Being by myself is boring... even though I only played the first bit of the mission.. I'm already annoyed by my AI teammates.

I tell them to attack the enemy.. the enemy hides behind the crate or something and they'd yell.... omg, I can't see him.. can't attack.. tell me what to do... i need to move... then the enemy pops up and he kills em... then they make smart remark.

Feels like I'm baby sitting my teammates...

yeah once you get signed on live, you can do co-op missions. not the real campaign, but other missions.

the AI is really stupid on your team... every freakin game is like that.

[Rivas]

ANyone tryed Kingdom under Fire Circle yet ?

[Immortal]

I also just played halo 3.. for like 10 minutes... then I thought to myself... hmm, half life 2 was better than this.

[burple]

ANyone tryed Kingdom under Fire Circle yet ?

I tried the demo. Seemed fun, but not long enough to really tell.

[Immortal]

just signed onto xbox live... my tag or name is : Quintanium

Add me!

[Jim]

ANyone tryed Kingdom under Fire Circle yet ?

I randomly hit the X and A buttons on my controller for an hour. Does that count? ;)

[ace]

Hey Immy I just added you and triniwasp to my friends list. If anyone else wants to add me its acehole22. :thumb:

[MetalHead324]

just signed onto xbox live... my tag or name is : Quintanium

Add me!

ill add you when i go on later today

[Rivas]

ill add you when i go on later today

added you yesterday evening, it's pending

[Rivas]

I randomly hit the X and A buttons on my controller for an hour. Does that count? ;)

You know what, you are right :)
But I just wanna finish it because I'm amazed of the graphics, I do believe it's 1080p.

[Immortal]

ill add you when i go on later today
I tried the frontlines demo. It was fun until the vehicle part. Hope they make the vehicle part betterr.

[MetalHead324]

I tried the frontlines demo. It was fun until the vehicle part. Hope they make the vehicle part betterr.

yeah thats gonna be the only thing with this game. using vehicles on a console fps game is kinda new, other than mounting a .50 cal or a mark 19 in other games.

[Immortal]

Woo... finally finished mass effect. Now I'm bored...

playing DOa online but I'm tired of gettign my butt kicked.

[Jim]

Master playing with Helena, and you will go a bit further...

[Immortal]

Master playing with Helena, and you will go a bit further...
I'm having loads of practice with bayman/bass. I love these guys but theyr're tough as nails to play.

So, anyone want to play coop of something with me someday?

[Immortal]

I just played split screen campaign with my dad on GOW.

Haha, the frustration I had telling him which button to press and how to aim. I'm not a very patient teacher.

All fun none the less. He'll get good eventually then we can really have fun. I keep trying to get him to play with me.

[Immortal]

Score! Heard about a store closing down and having buy one get on free thing. Even though most good games are gone i managed to get these...

Sega Rally Revo
Viva pinata: party something.... it's actually fun...
Beautiful katamari
PGR 4
the New Naruto game... heard good reviews
Virtual fighter 5 online

All for 130 tax included. Awesome... too bad the accessories weren't on sale.

[burple]

Score! Heard about a store closing down and having buy one get on free thing. Even though most good games are gone i managed to get these...

Viva pinata: party something.... it's actually fun...
.

My kids have been playing the demo of that all week. They are playing it right now. I wish I was by that store, because I would have picked up that game right now. I guess I will have to go pick it up this week.

[Immortal]

My kids have been playing the demo of that all week. They are playing it right now. I wish I was by that store, because I would have picked up that game right now. I guess I will have to go pick it up this week.
Yeah, it's great. Even I giggled and actually played for a bit. I played this game more than the racing games so far.

My dad watched and he said it seemed like fun. Caramel apple eating competition and all.

Yeah, we're still young at heart. :D

[MetalHead324]

Yeah, it's great. Even I giggled and actually played for a bit. I played this game more than the racing games so far.

My dad watched and he said it seemed like fun. Caramel apple eating competition and all.

Yeah, we're still young at heart. :D

yeah i played that demo, was pretty funny, racing a pinata, burp competitions and junk

[burple]

Yeah, it's great. Even I giggled and actually played for a bit. I played this game more than the racing games so far.

My dad watched and he said it seemed like fun. Caramel apple eating competition and all.

Yeah, we're still young at heart. :D


Okay just picked it up. Local game place had it on sale new for $20.00.

[Immortal]

Got rockband.... mic, drums and guitar. Fun but challenging...

I really shouldve gotten an arcade stick or racing wheel.. but oh well... fun fun fun!