im on my 3rd pro, but i basically had a launch console and then (obviously) refurbished launch consoles.

7/14/2009 9:40:26 AM

since no one reads the last post on a page:

does anyone know anything about the halo edition consoles? i'm looking to get one for about $100 on craigslist, and just wanted to make sure there wasn't something funky with them

7/14/2009 9:49:10 AM

From what I've read they are just the same as the premium/pro editions, but just painted. You can also find pictures of them RRODed as well, so you run the same risk as any 360 owner.

7/14/2009 10:29:03 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMSS12iY1X0

Quote :

"The first official look at the Prestige Collectors Edition of Modern Warfare 2 - available for pre-order now and releasing worldwide on November 10th, 2009. MW2 on Twitter - follow @fourzerotwo "

7/14/2009 12:48:48 PM

developers really think people care about their early art of the game...

[Edited on July 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Reason : grr]

7/14/2009 12:59:08 PM

The BIGS 2 is lots of fun

7/20/2009 3:23:10 PM

To those that suggested Web of Shadows...well done.

I don't know why it got such an awful score on IGN, I'm having a blast swinging around the city and taking out about 5-6 guys without even touching the ground

7/20/2009 3:58:15 PM

^probably because they didn't buy enough ad space on IGN.

7/20/2009 4:03:27 PM

Madden 10 demo is on xbl

7/23/2009 1:03:07 PM

They slowed things down a bit, easier to hit holes, tackling seems better, graphics are good.

But again, just a small step that they do every year.


You have the choice of Cowboys or Giants in the demo... I guess since they want you to use Brandon Jacobs and try to run over people and get gang tackled

7/23/2009 4:44:18 PM

Have any of you flashed your DVD drive?

7/24/2009 3:37:07 PM

on that note, has anyone added music to their harddrive? I read somewhere all you need is to put a USB key or something to it, but that hasn't worked in the past

--

added Web of Shadows to my GameQ

7/24/2009 4:20:24 PM

I've added music to my HDD by ripping from a CD

7/24/2009 4:48:34 PM

yeah, I figured I could do that, but then I "lost" most of my CDs. I'll probably do it for some of my CDs that can't be streamed from my laptop for whatever reason

7/24/2009 4:58:55 PM

i have a usb flash drive with 2 gigs of music that i just plug right into the xbox 360 and it comes up under music.

you can also just plug your ipod right into the usb drive and do the same thing.

7/26/2009 1:57:41 PM

Yeah you can PLAY music off most USB devices but as far as going to the HDD, I think you need to rip from a CD

Generally you won't have a need to do this, but last year for example in NCAA Football 09, somebody compiled a list of audio files for the various Wolfpack sounds (ie after a 1st down, touchdown, etc). In order to get those to work in the game, you had to burn them to a CD, rip the CD to the 360's hard drive, then create a playlist for each sound effect

7/26/2009 3:48:02 PM

Quote :

"Have any of you flashed your DVD drive?"

i have, works great

7/26/2009 4:17:47 PM

I want to flash mine but have no idea how to do it and really don't want to fuck it up.

7/26/2009 4:21:55 PM

if you don't know, just pay to have it done. most people will do it for between $25 and $50

7/26/2009 5:16:31 PM

what does 'flash your DVD' or w/e mean?

7/26/2009 6:49:03 PM

Is there anybody around here that happens to do it? I don't really feel like sending mine off anywhere, but it sure would save me a lot of money.

7/26/2009 7:00:12 PM

Anyone tried Call of Juarez 2?

7/26/2009 7:40:41 PM

If someone wants to make $25-$50 to flash my drive let me know. I've wanted to do it for a while on my spare 360 but don't want to fubar it.

7/26/2009 7:51:04 PM

I will probably pursue this once my xbox is out of warranty, which is this December.

7/27/2009 1:21:18 PM

^^ just check craigslist periodically. people advertise all the time

7/27/2009 5:35:52 PM

http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14281102/call-of-duty-6/videos/modern2_trl_multiplayer_72709.html?_cmpid=ign18

7/28/2009 12:55:01 AM

Xbox Live Update is August 11, streamlining a lot of stuff from what i can see. Really excited about the new Netflix features

7/29/2009 6:28:56 PM

and how about you share with us what those new features are...

7/29/2009 6:47:13 PM

http://games.gearlive.com/playfeed/article/q309-xbox-360-fall-2009-update-preview/

7/29/2009 6:50:19 PM

Quote :

"Lucky us, we are getting early access to the Xbox 360 Fall 2009 Dashboard Update this coming Monday. We will bring you all our thoughts on everything we are able to try out. We have a list of stuff we will have access to on Monday, which you can see after the jump, but we were also able to put together a gallery of some of the things we will be playing with as well. You can find all those images over in our Xbox 360 Fall 2009 NXE Dashboard Update Preview Gallery. Netflix Updates Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch. * Movie Parties – Xbox LIVE Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other. * Manage Your Queue – Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch – no computer required. * Enhanced Playback Experience – Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates. * Friends Info – Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing. Avatar Marketplace Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. * Clothing – Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as “Halo.” * Props – You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with. * Awardables – The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles. Games on Demand Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox LIVE whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room. * Purchase Options – Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card. * Game Manuals – Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com. * It’s Yours Forever! – As with other Xbox LIVE content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox LIVE account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console. User Ratings User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome! * Rate it – You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system. * Sort and Find it – Now you can easily find the games that everyone’s been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace. Xbox LIVE Parties Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox LIVE Party features. * Party Reconnections – If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox LIVE will automatically reconnect you. * Streamlined Party Invites – Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together. Video Display Options We’ve made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection. * Display Discovery – Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console. Other Improvements We’re always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox LIVE update will include numerous dashboard updates. * Gold Member Veterans – Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you’ve been a Gold member. * Indie Games – Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles. * Achievement Browser – We’ve revamped the Achievements browser so it’s now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from the browser. * Achievements Tracking – A new view inside the profile panel which includes a summary of Achievements earned across all the games played, and shows of all your completed games. * Streamlined Navigation - Streamlined navigation, including new entry points in the dashboard for Active Downloads, redeeming codes, recovering Gamertags and more. * Voice Messages – No more blank voice messages! When recording a voice message, a warning will pop up if no audio is detected. * Friends List Sorting – It’s now easier to find your friends! Find and sort your friends by activity, Gamertag or online status by pressing the Y button while viewing the friends list in the Guide. * Memory – Time stamps now appear in the memory area, which particular handy when managing saved games. Account Management We’ve made some changes to make your life easier. * Subscription Notification – If your Xbox LIVE subscription is about to run out, you will now be notified when you sign into Xbox LIVE. * Updates for Invalid Windows Live IDs – If the Windows Live ID you provided has expired, you will now be prompted to update it the next time you sign into Xbox LIVE. * Account recovery – We’ve enhanced the account recovery process to make it faster and more reliable."

7/30/2009 10:56:24 AM

Am I the only one that thinks it would be cool if you could track when your friends unlock achievements? I don't know why, I just think it would be cool.

7/30/2009 11:37:20 AM

I don't really see the point

***Akwatic has just unlocked the 'Rush for 200 yards' achievement***

Oh fuck yeah, let me call him to acknowledge this momentous occasion !

[Edited on July 30, 2009 at 11:45 AM. Reason : x]

7/30/2009 11:44:58 AM

you're acting like you're being sarcastic, but in reality, you would be proud of me

7/30/2009 11:49:45 AM

Just a step further from how they now have a small summary of what your friends are doing in the game

7/30/2009 1:16:34 PM

i wouldnt want people to track my achievements, because i might get some easy achievement all late and then they're all gonna LAUGH at me!

7/30/2009 1:37:02 PM

I got to download the preview of the new xbox live update today... scheduled to release in a week or 2.

Seems like not much has changed, Netflix updates are nice though. You can browse through movies to add to your queue right on your xbox

8/4/2009 10:07:00 PM

I want now! ^ how

8/5/2009 8:55:52 AM

http://tr.im/livepreview

I believe the registration has expired though

More info: http://majornelson.com/archive/2009/07/20/xbox-360-system-update-preview-program.aspx



[Edited on August 5, 2009 at 11:07 AM. Reason : bcuz]

8/5/2009 11:05:12 AM

Quote :

"Am I the only one that thinks it would be cool if you could track when your friends unlock achievements? I don't know why, I just think it would be cool."

You mean instant notifications of when they get achievements? Because you can already compare what achievements you have with your friends (and it even tells you what date each of you got that achievement).

I know it works on xbox.com, but I can't remember if you can compare through the console (I know you can see what games they've played.)

8/5/2009 10:22:53 PM

There's a facebook app that shows when one of my friends unlocks new achievements. Maybe not what he meant, but it's something.

8/5/2009 11:17:36 PM

Quote :

"Have any of you flashed your DVD drive?"

It's quite possibly one of the best investments you'll ever make as far as gaming goes, either in buying the hardware to DIY or in paying someone to do it, it's still a great value. I don't even maintain a monthly newsgroup subscription, I wait for a few games to come out, grab a 2 membership for ~12 and download in bulk. On a good day, I can download an entire game in 2 and change.

8/6/2009 11:50:32 AM

xbox live update is out today

the prices on the games on demand are pretty retarded

i'm not paying $30 for these old ass games, i can get them for half that price used

8/11/2009 9:02:29 AM

Quote :

"It's quite possibly one of the best investments you'll ever make as far as gaming goes, either in buying the hardware to DIY or in paying someone to do it, it's still a great value. I don't even maintain a monthly newsgroup subscription, I wait for a few games to come out, grab a 2 membership for ~12 and download in bulk. On a good day, I can download an entire game in 2 and change."

Did you do it yourself?

8/11/2009 9:05:23 AM

I flashed my own firmware with iExtreme 1.5 and by the time 1.51 came out the mobo on my desktop took a shit, so I ended up paying to have it done as it requires a desktop PC. Even then, it was only $25.

8/11/2009 9:57:46 AM

I have a question:

First, I have Burnout Paradise and it seems to always update the version of the game (1.7, 1.8, and now 1.9). Can I delete the previous versions of the game? Just saying b/c the other two versions take up a lot of space.

8/11/2009 3:21:51 PM

What does that big circled number beside the gamertag mean? Last night, I was looking at some of my friends' profiles, and some had a big 3 circled on the right side of the gamertag label. One friend had a 4. Just wondering.

8/12/2009 9:55:04 AM

^ How long you've been an xbox live Gold member

8/12/2009 10:11:46 AM

What does mine say? I could only look at other peoples, mine should be like 4 or 5

(Akwatic)

8/12/2009 7:22:54 PM

just got Wheelman through gamefly

i'll let yall know how it is...the demo was pretty fun

8/12/2009 8:37:06 PM

some of yall fuckers need to get halo wars and get as good as me so i can have some tdub 3v3 partners

8/12/2009 9:05:24 PM