Xbox360

[darthviper107]

Yeah, $75 isn't much of an investment so if it craps out it's not a big deal

 

[Shropt]

Plus if it does die you at least have all of the important stuff on the harddrive.

 

[Fritz]

ok, just got an offer from someone.... $75 shipped for a Xbox 360 Pro 20 gb, bought in 2009 and hardly used.

Should i just get this? I know the older ones can get the RROD pretty easily.

Absolutely, that price is worth the risk.

 

[Reefer Shark]

I think I read somewhere that if the latest update kills an older xbox, they'll replace it with a slim.

I say buy that ___, and run the updates!

 

[darthviper107]

I think I read somewhere that if the latest update kills an older xbox, they'll replace it with a slim.

I say buy that ___, and run the updates!

They later said it wasn't for the most recent update but for some other update that was causing a few problems. It's unlikely to happen.

 

[Karma]

https://majornelson.com/2011/06/06/cloud-storage-and-more-coming-to-xbox-live/

Following the E3 Briefing earlier today, we also announced the following features coming to Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE Members later this year:

The New Dashboard. Simpler. Cleaner. Easier to navigate. With the addition of new entertainment content on Xbox LIVE and our commitment to continuously improving the overall Xbox experience, we’ve updated the dashboard with a new look and feel that makes it even more open, inviting and intuitive to navigate. All of your favorite content is categorized in a way that is easy to browse and find what you’re looking for, plus you can use voice anywhere in the dashboard to effortlessly navigate and get to what you want.
Bing on Xbox. We are bringing Bing to Xbox. Bing on Xbox searches Netflix, Hulu Plus, ESPN, as well as our music, video and Xbox LIVE marketplaces to find exactly the entertainment you want to enjoy. With Bing on Xbox and Kinect, you can effortlessly find the games, movies, TV shows, sports and music you want by only using your voice. You say it, Xbox finds it. The experience is now simpler than ever before.
Expanded Kinect Voice Support. We want Xbox LIVE members around the globe to experience the magic of Kinect’s voice recognition technology so we are committed to bringing voice to eight additional markets by the end of this year with a total of 13 markets that will have Kinect voice. We are also exploring some innovative new ways to enable the LIVE community to help us accelerate the refinement of voice models in new markets, and look forward to sharing developments on that front soon.
Beacons. We want to make it easy for you to connect with friends over your favorite games on Xbox LIVE, so we are introducing Beacons to the service. Beacons are a way to tell your Xbox LIVE and Facebook friends that you want to play a game on Xbox LIVE. By setting a Beacon, you tell Xbox LIVE what you want to play. Then, Xbox LIVE lets you know when friends are playing or want to play the same game. With Beacons, no matter what you’re currently doing on Xbox LIVE your friends know that it’s ok to ask you to play your Beaconed games. Imagine sending out a Beacon to let your friends know you’re interested in playing “Halo,” while watching a movie on Netflix. It’s about making it easier for you to share and discover games and multiplayer opportunities with friends on Xbox LIVE.
Cloud Storage for Game Saves and LIVE Profile. Here at Xbox LIVE we listen to your feedback. We are making it easier for you to sign into your Xbox LIVE account from any console at any time to access your game saves and full profile, including items such as Microsoft Points to make purchases, Achievements and friends. Cloud storage will allow you to enjoy the same great Xbox LIVE gaming experience even when you’re not in your own living room by giving you the option to store your “game saves” securely in the Xbox LIVE cloud instead of on a portable memory unit or your console’s hard drive. Gone are the days of “gamertag recovery.” Now all you need to do is sign in, no matter where you are!

 

[EVILFACE]

The beacon and cloud storage sound kewl.

 

[ArmoredFoe]

Yeah cloud storage sounds pretty awesome.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

I've been bouncing around the idea of having my 360 modded. it already has somethin wrong with it anyway

 

[ArmoredFoe]

I've been bouncing around the idea of having my 360 modded. it already has somethin wrong with it anyway

I havent done it, but I know alot of friends that have gone that route. Once there box is on its way out they get it modded.

 

[Karma]

looks like we're getting another new look dashboard

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON4stPcGPxs"]YouTube - ‪New Xbox Live Dashboard - E3 2011: IGN First Look‬‏[/ame]

 

[KitFisto]

Looks totally different. Will take some getting used to.

 

[onethousandmasks]

I've been bouncing around the idea of having my 360 modded. it already has somethin wrong with it anyway

I havent done it, but I know alot of friends that have gone that route. Once there box is on its way out they get it modded.

The only problem with a moded XBOX is that everytime microsoft runs an update with a antipirating program, you have to re-flash you HD to play copies again.

 

[Nuka Cola Kidd]

The funny thing about it is, it looks like Windows 8...wonder why?

 

[ArmoredFoe]

Hmm, I actually always look forward to the new interface updates. Sure it will take some time to get used to but I like it.

 

[Kai]

Since I just recently ordered an xbox, I was doing some research as far as aftermarket controllers that might be better suited for fighting games. Basically what I found was that ordering an arcade stick is a must. From what I've read here, Madcatz TE arcade seems fairly popular but, its quite expensive. Since the release of the madcatz stick, has there been any new good quality sticks/controllers that are more affordable?

 

[plasmid303]

Since I just recently ordered an xbox, I was doing some research as far as aftermarket controllers that might be better suited for fighting games. Basically what I found was that ordering an arcade stick is a must. From what I've read here, Madcatz TE arcade seems fairly popular but, its quite expensive. Since the release of the madcatz stick, has there been any new good quality sticks/controllers that are more affordable?

If you're really serious about fighting games, then I do recommend getting a Mad Catz TE stick. They are pricey, but currently they are the best around, both in build quality and design. If you look around, you could find one for less than retail (~$130).

Next to Mad Catz, Hori has a solid line of sticks. Their Real Arcade Pro sticks are great quality. The downside is that the prices for those have risen considerably as of late. They do have a cheaper line of sticks at around $60-70 though. Actually, [ame="https://www.amazon.com/Tekken-Limited-Wireless-Bundle-Xbox-360/dp/B002ED4DQI/ref=sr_1_10?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1307725568&sr=1-10"]Tekken 6 is bundled with a wireless Hori stick[/ame]. I've never used it myself, but I read around and it seems to have good reviews. At $60 for both the stick and the game itself, it isn't too much of a gamble.

You could build your own stick. It's the least expensive option, but requires some time and know-how (tutorials can be found easily online though).

Hope that helps.

 

[zeiss]

Since I just recently ordered an xbox, I was doing some research as far as aftermarket controllers that might be better suited for fighting games. Basically what I found was that ordering an arcade stick is a must. From what I've read here, Madcatz TE arcade seems fairly popular but, its quite expensive. Since the release of the madcatz stick, has there been any new good quality sticks/controllers that are more affordable?

If you check cheapassgamer forums, madcatz offers a sale on their TE stick pretty regularly. I love my TE stick as it adds so much to the experience. Keep in mind that the TE and most fightsticks use Japanese style controls. If you are used to American arcades, it takes some getting used to. I actually modified my stick to used a bat top joystick instead of the ball top because I wanted something closer to the american style.

 

[Uncanny Web-Slinger]

Peter molnyoax (sp?) has come out defending the abysmal demo of the Kinect Fable game saying it wont be on-rails and will be blah blah blah blah.

I seem to recall this guy always having to defend his games because he promises features that never come to pass, this is cemented him as the biggest bull____ter in the games industry IMO.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Peter molnyoax (sp?) has come out defending the abysmal demo of the Kinect Fable game saying it wont be on-rails and will be blah blah blah blah.

I seem to recall this guy always having to defend his games because he promises features that never come to pass, this is cemented him as the biggest bull____ter in the games industry IMO.

I stopped believing this guy's B.S. after Fable came out. So much was promised and only a fraction was actually delivered, and some of that wasn't even what he originally advertised.