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sadolakced acid
i heard the Xbox crashes were caused by overheating power bricks....

does this mean they need to put a fan and cooling system in the power bricks? i saw a laptop once that had a fan in it's power brick. it was quite funny.
Rachel
My friend came late to school because he waited in line to get one. Alas, he did not.

T'was funny.
sharerol
Got mine yesterday. My uncle bought a new LCD tv to play it on. I'm still waiting for him to set that up, so I could play it. :[
EddieV
For some reason, I'm not looking foreward to the 360 at all. I mean I'm probably only going to get it for Halo 3.
Rachel
The b-f just got it for Christmas. He in love.

Soo long dear, it was fun. He has now turned to the dark-gaming-side
vash1530
has some good games and great controller
The_AZN_Godfather
As far as from what I heard, the X-Box 360 isn't that great.

Backwards Compatability, I know for the most part that it isn't, but I heard that you can play certain X-Box games on the 360, namely the popular ones, like Halo. My 360 information isn't very well updated, and I know it's already out... so... does it have that feature?

I hope Nintendo Revolution turns out to be the best. That be quite a sight. I mean, they've been a popular gaming company for quite some time now. They better not give up now; c'mon.
azn_at_heart
yeah it has that feature plus this silver memebership thing (free) and its like a media center were u can put video clips and music in it
vash1530
my experiences have been all beenpostive wth the xbox360.
EddieV
One thing I like about the 360 is that my iRiver H10 can connect to it.
artislife90
QUOTE(xnofearx @ Jan 2 2006, 4:25 PM)
One thing I like about the 360 is that my iRiver H10 can connect to it.
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I don't really see what use that would have... Why would you want to use your X-box instead of a stereo?
EddieV
^ What if your X-Box is connected to a Stereo? Like mine...
mipadi
QUOTE(artislife90 @ Jan 2 2006, 7:56 PM)
I don't really see what use that would have... Why would you want to use your X-box instead of a stereo?
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Can you do the custom music track thing with an MP3 player?
EddieV
^ Yeah you can, on mine...
Mikael
QUOTE(xnofearx @ Jan 2 2006, 4:25 PM)
One thing I like about the 360 is that my iRiver H10 can connect to it.
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One thing I like about the 360 is that IT IS THE SHIZNIT!

and when Halo 3 comes out, there will be no such thing as work, food, or sleep.

There will only be... HALO.
NoSex
QUOTE(The_AZN_Godfather @ Dec 30 2005, 11:06 PM)
As far as from what I heard, the X-Box 360 isn't that great.

Backwards Compatability, I know for the most part that it isn't, but I heard that you can play certain X-Box games on the 360, namely the popular ones, like Halo. My 360 information isn't very well updated, and I know it's already out... so... does it have that feature?

I hope Nintendo Revolution turns out to be the best. That be quite a sight. I mean, they've been a popular gaming company for quite some time now. They better not give up now; c'mon.
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I agree entirely. I don't care at all for the Xbox 360. Well, I didn't even really care about the Xbox in the first place, so who is surprised?

Although. The Revolution looks awesome so far. I can't wait. All I have to say is Super Smash Brothers Revolution. I'm there.
pandamonium
yea i might buy the 360 due to the HALO. But i cant wait for revolution.... MARIO PARTY 10 lol i cant wait for the new ways to play. and probably mario kart and smash bros.
aceweaver
Hi everyone I got a X-box 360 recently and I liked it but felt dissatisfied so I wrote an article about why I felt that way. Check it out and all opinons are appreciated. http://freakmag.com/The_Vibe/Dissatisfied.html
AngryBaby
lol you went from xbox 360 to talking about God lol. you shoulda waited... thats what im gonna do. patience is a virtue.
Blow_Don't_SUCK
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Heaven is the answer and it always will be. Dissatisfied we may be from time to time, but don't get depressed, just realize that is a sign that God has put heaven in your heart. We may be Dissatisfied, but those of us who love and live for Jesus should never be disheartened. Eternity is what is next.


So those who don't believe in God or Jesus will always be depressed and disastisfied?

Your article is interesting, though the topic got stretched as it progresses. I thought this piece is more of a philosiphical advice/ranting than an article. The whole thing is biased and opinionated.
chaneun
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They are Dissatisfied, but why should they be?

You can't type. D:

You should get rid of the religious part, though.
De112
the xbox 360 really isn't that good anyway. except for NBA live, and Fight Night Round 3 (isn't out in the US yet)
yo pusha
QUOTE(De112 @ Feb 1 2006, 3:47 PM)
the xbox 360 really isn't that good anyway. except for NBA live, and Fight Night Round 3 (isn't out in the US yet)
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nba live is complete garbage on the 360. it only has 2 modes, no franchise/dynasty mode or nothing. not at all like its ps2 counterpart. go get nba 2k6 instead if you want a basketball game
BannanaQ
I bought a 360 and I'm completely satisfied with it. It was definitely worth the 400 bux I've worked for. But no games yet for me, only demos, which isn't bad. Everything from the harware to controller to games is great. I'm not planning on getting Revolution and PS3 at launch, I think the 360 is enough for me to last 2 or 3 years have passed, the time the price for Rev and specially PS3 have dropped. I appreciate the 360s capabilities, Live(which PS3 is being like a dog and bite it), and everything else.
AceShadows
If I were you, I would have waited till the PS3 came out. It will be much better than the Xbox360.
RiC3xBoy
^Exactly how is it better?
AceShadows
Higher ram, much better controllers, and hmm all I can think of right now. But, I will be back with more information.
kryogenix
QUOTE(Petrified @ Feb 2 2006, 9:13 PM)
Higher ram, much better controllers, and hmm all I can think of right now. But, I will be back with more information.
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You're kidding right? Better controllers?

If we are looking at the controllers on paper (which is the only fair way to do it since the PS3 isn't out yet), the Xbox 360 controller is a huge improvement over the original Xbox controller. Meanwhile, it is widely accepted that the PS3 controller is a step backwards from the dualshock.

QUOTE(BannanaQ @ Feb 1 2006, 10:59 PM)
I bought a 360 and I'm completely satisfied with it. It was definitely worth the 400 bux I've worked for. But no games yet for me, only demos, which isn't bad. Everything from the harware to controller to games is great. I'm not planning on getting Revolution and PS3 at launch, I think the 360 is enough for me to last 2 or 3 years have passed, the time the price for Rev and specially PS3 have dropped. I appreciate the 360s capabilities, Live(which PS3 is being like a dog and bite it), and everything else.
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I seriously reccommend you buy games for the 360. At least play geometry wars. Get Project Gotham Racing.
Just_Dream
My bf has a xbox360 and he bought games for it. The graphics look amazing and you should definitely get Kameo :D I believe it's called elements of power?

Anyways, about your article... you did drift off rom xbox haha. Although your initial intent was direct towards the 360, it's true that we can't help but desire more things once we have it. It's practically a cliche. There will always be better things in the future.

Also, the PS3.. the controller looks weird, but hey I know nothing about how it'll work. I'm not much into video games and/or consoles. tongue.gif
If only there would be an XBox handheld... IF ONLY.. *sigh*

Although it is true that technology is increasingly improving, the REAL, HARDCORE hardcore gamers are the ones that celebrate all those old school stuff. IDK what you're talking about -- the xbox 360 vibe is still hitting us, as everyone does want the 360. Who knows what the future might bring? (I wish it was an xbox handheld.. m... Tetris World... )
DaTru KataLYST
the 360 is pretty good. I do like it more because it's media center friendly and I just happen to have a media center OS. With bittorrent, the 360 is awesome for me.

I'm waiting for my bro to get the wireless adapter, the LAN wire is a nuisance. =o


and PS3 is losing steam rapidly right now, isn't it?
AngryBaby
QUOTE(yo pusha @ Feb 1 2006, 10:49 PM)
nba live is complete garbage on the 360. it only has 2 modes, no franchise/dynasty mode or nothing. not at all like its ps2 counterpart. go get nba 2k6 instead if you want a basketball game
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true that
EddieV
QUOTE(De112 @ Feb 1 2006, 6:47 PM)
the xbox 360 really isn't that good anyway. except for NBA live, and Fight Night Round 3 (isn't out in the US yet)
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Yeah I agree, I guess we'll have to wait for Halo 3 and see how successful 360 is.
BannanaQ
QUOTE(kryogenix @ Feb 2 2006, 8:45 PM)
You're kidding right? Better controllers?

If we are looking at the controllers on paper (which is the only fair way to do it since the PS3 isn't out yet), the Xbox 360 controller is a huge improvement over the original Xbox controller. Meanwhile, it is widely accepted that the PS3 controller is a step backwards from the dualshock.
I seriously reccommend you buy games for the 360. At least play geometry wars. Get Project Gotham Racing.
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I did buy a game like two weeks ago with the money I got from that Manny Pacquiao fight... I bought Perfect Dark Zero, and I thought, "Fuuuudge Yeaahh....Good thing I bought a 360!" The Story Mode is alright, but the Online is reallly great! I mean, I personally think its the best online first person shooter right now...

Oh yeah, for the person who said RAM is much better on PS3...I don't really think its that much better. PS3 has 1.8 Terraflops(I think it has something to do with loading times) .8 better than the 360. Plus 360 has more video and system memory(twice the memory for PS3). PS3 has 550 MHz Graphics Core Clock Speed(50MHz more than 360.) CPU wise 360 will be better from what I'm hearing from people. The graphics, 360 wins slightly...something to do with the pipelines... 360 has 48 while the PS3 has half of that... In addition, ATI(the company the 360 chose for its graphics card) just released a new graphics card a month ago and its better than any graphics card for PC including Nvidia and PS3(also Nvidia graphics card). But the 360 still surpasses it, and it will surpass it 'til mid of next year...

Anyways don't ask me how I know that...My friends bro just told me that and I just happened to remember some of it by Memory...But I don't know he could be wrong... I could care less since i'm gaming in next gen right now and not waiting...haha joke...
mipadi
QUOTE(BannanaQ @ Feb 13 2006, 9:29 PM)
Oh yeah, for the person who said RAM is much better on PS3...I don't really think its that much better. PS3 has 1.8 Terraflops(I think it has something to do with loading times) .8 better than the 360. Plus 360 has more video and system memory(twice the memory for PS3). PS3 has 550 MHz Graphics Core Clock Speed(50MHz more than 360.) CPU wise 360 will be better from what I'm hearing from people. The graphics, 360 wins slightly...something to do with the pipelines... 360 has 48 while the PS3 has half of that... In addition, ATI(the company the 360 chose for its graphics card) just released a new graphics card a month ago and its better than any graphics card for PC including Nvidia and PS3(also Nvidia graphics card). But the 360 still surpasses it, and it will surpass it 'til mid of next year...
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The increase from 1.0 TFLOPS to 1.8 TFLOPS is an increase of 80%, which is quite a big deal. The PS3 can perform 800 billion more floating-point operations per second, which is an incredible increase in computing power. The PS3 also features the Cell processor, which, while complicated, is an amazing piece of computing machinery.

Of course, there is more to a gaming machine (and any home computer) than raw technical specs—but the PS3's computing power is nothing to scoff at.
sadolakced acid
xbox 360 is pretty nice.

controlers are nice. expecially the wireless ones.

and perfect dark zero rocks for multiplayer.
pandamonium
QUOTE(xnofearx @ Feb 13 2006, 2:13 PM)
Yeah I agree, I guess we'll have to wait for Halo 3 and see how successful 360 is.
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that is what i am going to do. lol i bought the xbox a year after it came out so imma do the same with xbox 360. hopefully the price will go down after the xbox handheld comes out.
EddieV
X-Box might have better graphics, although I believe that the PS2 and the upcoming PS3 have more interesting games.
ThunderEvermore
I heard the headsets arent very good.

Or at least arent when playing Halo 2.
EddieV
^ Yeah my friend told me, he plays Halo 2 on his 360.
AngryBaby
QUOTE(xnofearx @ Feb 14 2006, 7:58 AM)
X-Box might have better graphics, although I believe that the PS2 and the upcoming PS3 have more interesting games.
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x-box does have better graphics, all it really does is tighten the anti-aliasing.
but since ps3 is coming out later, i have a feeling its gonna be reversed where ps3 is gonna have slightly better graphics than the 360.
but yeah, playstation does have a better variety of exclusive games. i think nintendo even has a better variety of exclusive games.
kryogenix
We have a 360 topic already, please post there.

Topics Merged
EddieV
QUOTE(L!ckitySplit @ Feb 14 2006, 6:12 PM)
x-box does have better graphics, all it really does is tighten the anti-aliasing.
but since ps3 is coming out later, i have a feeling its gonna be reversed where ps3 is gonna have slightly better graphics than the 360.
but yeah, playstation does have a better variety of exclusive games. i think nintendo even has a better variety of exclusive games.
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Yes thank you, I take that back, it DOES, although like I say before, Sony seems to have the interesting games.
NoSex
You just won a free XBOX 360!
ikn0wurm0m
Im gettin one at the end of the school year.
EddieV
^ Not worth it dude...
BannanaQ
^^wow that's one stupid respones...I apologize if that offended you... 360 is definitely worth buying. The reason why 360 didn't have full backwards compatability is because of its specs(from what I heard). Sony did a stupid decision by choosing Blue-Ray instead of a DVD-Drive. If PS3 doesn't cost 900 dollars money will be lost on sony's behalf. 360 made a cheaper computer console with great graphics(better than any PC up to date, and PS3 from what I'm hearing). All the PS3 is doing are either bad decisions or good decisions. bad by announcing PS3 launch is on spring then when spring hits they say september, which can get irritating for PS fanboys. Good by teasing PS fanboys, teasing them out of the 360 and making them wait expecting for the PS3 to be wayyyyyy better. 360 is great, only ones that say it sucks are the ones who doesn't have one and hugging Sony's balls. All three nex gen system are going to be expectacular, but Sony is not really showing their creativity by putting that controller, that font, and the attemp to bite Xbox Live. Sony is lagging the PS3 giving the 360 time to lauch its 2nd and 3rd wave or even more of games. Revolution is gonna be great, seing on how its gonna be played.



Oh yeah, Sony also has histories of overhyping its system. And from the article I read a month ago, a Sony employee working on the PS3 commented on the PS3 vs 360 topic got fired for saying 360 is better. Sony is doing alot of things wrong. 360 has done some things wrong too. And Revolution, I don't thing they did anything wrong yet.
ThunderEvermore
QUOTE(BannanaQ @ Feb 20 2006, 6:46 PM) *
^^wow that's one stupid respones...I apologize if that offended you... 360 is definitely worth buying. The reason why 360 didn't have full backwards compatability is because of its specs(from what I heard). Sony did a stupid decision by choosing Blue-Ray instead of a DVD-Drive. If PS3 doesn't cost 900 dollars money will be lost on sony's behalf. 360 made a cheaper computer console with great graphics(better than any PC up to date, and PS3 from what I'm hearing). All the PS3 is doing are either bad decisions or good decisions. bad by announcing PS3 launch is on spring then when spring hits they say september, which can get irritating for PS fanboys. Good by teasing PS fanboys, teasing them out of the 360 and making them wait expecting for the PS3 to be wayyyyyy better. 360 is great, only ones that say it sucks are the ones who doesn't have one and hugging Sony's balls. All three nex gen system are going to be expectacular, but Sony is not really showing their creativity by putting that controller, that font, and the attemp to bite Xbox Live. Sony is lagging the PS3 giving the 360 time to lauch its 2nd and 3rd wave or even more of games. Revolution is gonna be great, seing on how its gonna be played.
Oh yeah, Sony also has histories of overhyping its system. And from the article I read a month ago, a Sony employee working on the PS3 commented on the PS3 vs 360 topic got fired for saying 360 is better. Sony is doing alot of things wrong. 360 has done some things wrong too. And Revolution, I don't thing they did anything wrong yet.

1) Why is Sony stupid for choosing Blu Ray?

2) All systems, with the exception of Nintendo of course :), lose money for every one. They gain money in game licensing, stuff like that. And then when productions costs lower tremendously, and they only lower their prices by 50$.

3) How is the 360's graphics better than any computer to date?
joiedevie
my bf just bought the 360 with the hard drive yesterday. and he bought madden 07 and another wireless controller. i love it. one of my favorite things is the fact that i can turn the console on and off with the controller. :)

now i just need the media remote. and the battery quick charge kit.
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