^hahahahaha, so great

I guess you have to send it to Texas if you're getting the red lights, unless it's not that big of a problem.

4/23/2007 8:51:23 AM

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/782/782667p1.html

Eets: Chowdown and Pinball FX on the Xbox Live Arcade tomorrow.

4/24/2007 10:46:43 AM

Quote :

"I wonder if extra black wireless controllers will be available?"

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=16128

4/24/2007 10:53:36 AM

you can get anything in black, they're already selling them at eb's

4/24/2007 10:54:49 AM

just got over 30,000 gamerscore after tossing a perfect game in MLB 2K7

4/24/2007 6:58:25 PM

We need to duel at some MLB 2K7. I'm disgusting at that game.

4/24/2007 7:23:14 PM

I dont get any achievements in mlb because I've tweaked the sliders and it only gives you them if you play at the default settings

But any lag is terrible in this game because of the timing you need to hit

A fraction of a second can fuck you as a hitter

online the lag is occasionaly pretty bad...

[Edited on April 24, 2007 at 7:45 PM. Reason : tho I played a kid from England last week and was talking shit like "this aint cricket motherfucker"]

4/24/2007 7:44:04 PM

How is the trade in for the Elite going to work, and are they going to check the condition of your xbox before you get the Elite?

Because mine works, but the drive is having issues with some games, and gives me constant dirty disc errors, I will probably send it in soon, but if they don't care about that then I may just trade it in for an Elite.

4/25/2007 11:13:58 AM

^Yes. They will check the system.

I'm definitely going to get Jet Set Radio Future now because it's on the backwards compatibility list. Woot.

4/25/2007 2:13:06 PM

Gamefly just opened a new distribution center in Pittsburgh...should be good for East Coast folks as far as return/shipping time

4/25/2007 2:59:44 PM

WHOA, SO WE CAN TRADE IN OUR 360 FOR A BLACK ONE?

WHAT IS THIS DEAL?

4/25/2007 3:13:19 PM

Quote :

"Call of Duty 4 waging Modern Warfare After a year-plus of rumors, Activision confirms the next installment in its first-person shooter series will leave WWII behind; game to be officially unveiled this Saturday during NFL Draft. By Tor Thorsen, GameSpot UK Posted Apr 25, 2007 10:12 am PT For months, rumors have raged that the Call of Duty series would follow in the footsteps of Battlefield, its biggest rival in the military shooter genre, into the modern era of warfare. Today, the franchise's publisher, Activision, made it official. Developed by COD creators Infinity Ward, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will eschew the franchise's traditional World War II setting in favor of a fictional conflict set during contemporary times. Unfortunately, the setting is about all that's known about COD4. No details--including platforms--were revealed to the press. Instead of issuing the typical press release, Activision has decided to unveil the game via a trailer that will be shown during the NFL Draft on ESPN at (10 a.m. PDT /1 p.m. EDT) this Saturday April 28. Although Activision is holding back on the details of COD4, its announcement was not unexpected. This month, gamers were tipped off to the unveiling of something on developer Infinity Ward's Web site. The tease came just over a year after the first rumors about a modern-day Call of Duty first surfaced in the gaming press. "

4/25/2007 5:33:39 PM

yea who all is given credit for trade ins on our old 360's???? or just a rumor?

4/25/2007 5:47:10 PM

any word on how many elite systems microsoft will be shipping? Will this be a limited time thing or will I be able to buy one of these over the summer?

4/25/2007 7:37:59 PM

A quick google search says that Gamestop will be increasing the value of a full premium set (xbox 360, HD, 1 wireless controller) from $215 to $250...the unsure part is if you have to use that $250 towards an elite or anything instore

still not worth it

4/25/2007 9:30:54 PM

well...I don't even have a 360, but I'm basically set on getting one this summer...just have to build up the funds for about 2 games and the system, so was wondering if I would be able to purchase one later on in the summer...

4/25/2007 10:52:04 PM

Quote :

"Will this be a limited time thing or will I be able to buy one of these over the summer?"

it's here for good. next year it won't be called the elite though, it is supposed to replace the premium eventually.

4/26/2007 7:38:01 AM

i thought black was only for a limited time though and theyre eventually making them in white

4/26/2007 9:37:06 AM

that would be awesome if it were here for good, but I'd prefer a black one

4/26/2007 11:20:56 AM

yeah, the color may be limited. but it's not THAT limited. you'll be able to get a black through the summer at least.

4/26/2007 11:50:52 AM

awesome...thanks guys...you see, it IS possibly to ask a question on TWW and not get completely harassed

4/26/2007 12:16:30 PM

According to the boards on IGN, Activistion has finally released the DLC for Marvel Ultimate Alliance. I'll be downloading this tonight after work.

4/26/2007 5:25:32 PM

Quote :

"2K un-retires pros for All-Pro Football 2K8 Upcoming NFL-free football from 2K Sports will feature Hall of Famers Barry Sanders, Johnny Unitas, OJ Simpson, and...Rush? By Tim Surette, GameSpot Posted Apr 26, 2007 12:25 pm PT When 2K Sports announced that it would be going back to the gridiron without an NFL license, many wondered who would fill out the game's rosters. Because Electronic Arts currently holds the exclusive rights to the NFL, 2K can't put any players or teams currently associated with the league in the game. As soon as the game's name--All-Pro Football 2K8--was revealed, fans began to speculate that 2K would include retired players, a feature that was a part of an info leak earlier this month. To do this, the game maker would have to approach each former player separately and sign them to individual contracts. It appears as though 2K has been doing a lot of wheeling and dealing. Today, the publisher not only confirmed that there will be past NFL legends in the game, but also that there will be more than 240 of them. Time to dust off the Ickey shuffle... Among the retired players to be featured in the game are Joe Montana, Dick Butkus, Warren Moon, John Elway, Barry Sanders, Johnny Unitas, Archie Manning, Gale Sayers, Ickey Woods, Bart Starr, Mike Ditka, and Jerry Rice. A list of players that made the cut for the game is posted on the All-Pro Football 2K8 Web site. The list features a few eyebrow-raising inclusions and some glaring omissions. Among the more controversial players in the game is OJ Simpson, who has had few licensing deals since his infamous 1995 trial for the murder of two people, of which he was found not guilty. Some pros that--so far--apparently won't be making their comeback on consoles are Tecmo-Bowl favorite Bo Jackson and Jim Brown, considered by some to be the greatest player of all time. But just because former 49ers Roger Craig, Joe Montana, and Jerry Rice are in the game, it doesn't mean that they have to play together. Through team customization, players can make up dream teams of former players, allowing the pros to play against their former teammates or even against others decades younger or older than them. ...and that old Rush T-shirt. In keeping with the theme of resurrecting the players of years past, the game's soundtrack will be loaded with remixes of classic artists by "an all-pro producer." Now playing on the game's Web site is a remix of Rush's "Tom Sawyer" by mash-up specialist DJ Z-Trip. All-Pro Football 2K8 will be released this summer for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. For more information, read GameSpot's previous coverage. "

4/26/2007 6:43:49 PM

Looks pretty cool

But I hate Rush, and especially that song.

4/26/2007 6:51:03 PM

^wow that sounds pretty nice

4/26/2007 6:52:17 PM

The Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare trailer that aired during the draft looked freakin sweet

4/28/2007 4:54:55 PM

yeah watched it this morning, looks awesome...hope it actually looks similar to it

the more i see the elite, the more i wanna upgrade but that just means more $$$ for controllers and chargers

4/28/2007 5:03:56 PM

^aside from the bigger hard drive, is there really another good reason?

4/28/2007 7:46:09 PM

it's black...like EMCE

4/28/2007 8:06:16 PM

yeah i would keep all my white controllers and chargers just cause that would be an extra couple hundred bucks

but aside from the HDD?

4/28/2007 8:12:40 PM

there is no reason. even MS said "just get the hdd."

4/28/2007 11:26:08 PM

the only reason i'd want it is to exercise the HDMI port option

single cable v. multiple hookups wins every time

4/28/2007 11:27:33 PM

oh shit

Quote :

"Tenchu Z Master the new stealth kill system: Attack and kill an opponent while hanging from the ceiling, or even from beneath the floor! Sheath your weapons to help you remain hidden, or take it out to attack your enemies. The new double kill technique allows you to eliminate multiple opponents without sacrificing your stealth. Play through more than 50 missions: Assassinate your target, pour poison into a river in enemy territory, or deliver a secret scroll, all while avoiding enemy detection. Each mission presents a unique challenge and will test your ability to adapt your ninja skills to any situation. Enlist the help of fellow ninjas: Play at home with up to four players on system link, or jump online and play co-op on Xbox LIVE®. Review the map, strategize with your partners, and devise mission tactics in the village that serves as your base of operations and the in-game chat room. Experience enhanced ninja play with the Ki meter: Use the new Ki (life force) meter to avoid being detected by enemies and to move like a real ninja. Use all your senses to move in the shadows and remain completely undetected. Build fully customizable characters: Use a variety of body types, facial features, tattoos, and clothing to build your own custom ninja. You can also tailor your combo attacks and special moves to suit your own playing style, adjusting your character's attributes and purchasing new moves to master. "

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/t/tenchuz/

4/29/2007 2:44:34 AM

because its black and cool duh

4/29/2007 9:43:47 AM

I haven't looked forward to a game this much since GTA:SA.

I can't wait for this one.

4/30/2007 5:21:08 PM

^i'd like to buy that.

but I hope the mini-missions where you save people and kill thugs and stuff aren't as incredibly repetitive as in spidey 2

4/30/2007 7:53:21 PM

damn that looks pretty sick



on a different note, Dead Rising is the single most frustrating FUCKING GAME IVE PLAYED IN THE LAST 5 YEARS

GOD DAMN THIS SHIT PISSES ME OFF

5/1/2007 12:25:40 AM

Really? I thought the game was fairly simple. I haven't played it since it first came out, beat it enough times to get the mega-man suit. Which part is frustrating you?

5/1/2007 12:45:21 AM

and i wanted to play dead rising too...waiting for it to hit that cheap mark

rumor is forza 2 demo this week but i wouldnt be suprised if not

5/1/2007 9:02:11 AM

Catan (strategy game), Centipede, and Millipede will be available on XBLA tomorrow.

5/1/2007 9:29:24 AM

Spiderman 3 looks incredible.

What I really want out of the spiderman series, is real web physics. Where you have to actually be able to stick your web onto something in order to swing, instead of sticking it onto overhead planes and helicopters or whatever it was the last times.

5/1/2007 10:09:25 AM

ill agree that dead rising was really annoying at a few parts. if you save in a meh spot and dont have any decent weapons it can be a pain. the part in the underground tunnels was annoying too.

5/1/2007 1:20:27 PM

^^You actually had to hit something with your web in Spiderman 2 for the xbox. I mean you could hit a helecopter with it, but it had to actually be there.

Now in Spidey 1, it just went off screen and would magically attach to nothing. but what you're describing is the way Spidey 2 worked, at least on the Xbox version.

5/1/2007 1:32:46 PM

Yeah, Ultimate Spiderman was that way as well.

I guess I'm the only one not seeing much difference in the Spiderman 3 game trailer and Spiderman 2/Ultimate Spiderman.


[Edited on May 1, 2007 at 1:55 PM. Reason : -]

5/1/2007 1:53:09 PM

So much for upgrading to the Elite.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6169917.html?tag=latestnews;title;1

Quote :

"Following weeks of grumbling on game blogs, Microsoft is offering data transfer cables for free to Xbox 360 Elite owners for a "limited" time. However, to obtain a cable, gamers must first jump through a few bureaucratic hoops. First, they must download, print, and fill out an authorization form with both consoles' serial numbers. Said form must then be sent via standard US mail to a redemption center in Indiana, which will then send out an Xbox 360 data migration kit gratis. Once the kit is received, its cable is connected to the old Xbox 360 and the Elite's 120GB drive. Then the transfer--which can be performed only once--commences, erasing any existing data on the 120GB. Said data will then be replaced with all nonmovie content from the old 20GB, which is then itself blanked. The cable is thrown out, the 120GB drive is connected to the new console, and--voila!--the Elite is complete. Though cumbersome, the data transfer process will likely prove only a mild headache to the tech-savvy consumer. However, some of those same key customers are voicing their frustration about a potentially maddening side effect of transferring Xbox Live Arcade Games. Said frustration has even prompted some Elite owners to swear off all future XBLA purchases. Why all the fuss? As anyone who has ever brought a 360 HDD to a friend's house (or had to replace a broken system) knows, Microsoft's digital rights management (DRM) software ties each Arcade game on said HDD to a single console. When the HDD is removed and attached to another 360, the games are playable only in demo form unless said console is online and signed into Xbox Live. Even then, transferred XBLA titles can be played only with the gamer profile used to buy the game, not other profiles. The widely read tech blog Ars Technica vented about the fact the DRM affects XBLA games transferred from regular 360s to Elites--even though the same person owns both. "Why can't this be something that turns on when you move the games, and then you can call and get them unlocked again?" Kuchera said. "If I bring my Elite to a friend's house that doesn't have ethernet in the living room, we can't play Geometry Wars? That's silly." The DRM on XBLA games also affects television content downloaded on Xbox Live Marketplace--and is apparently permanent. "While all of your Xbox Live Arcade games and Xbox Live Marketplace TV shows will transfer [to the Elite HDD], you will have to be connected to Xbox Live (to verify your identity) in order to access that content," the company said in a statement. "This process is permanent and we advise [you to] not transfer your data if you wish to access it while offline.""

So if I got an Elite, my girlfriend wouldn't be able to earn achievements in Hexic under her own name? What if I wanted to play Geometry Wars while the internet was on the blink?

5/1/2007 3:01:02 PM

the people you are trying to save in this game are fucking retarded and either get you killed in the process of trying to save them or die

this game is anything but simple if you actually follow the ASSTONE of objectives that it lays out for you

[Edited on May 1, 2007 at 5:54 PM. Reason : referring to Dead Rising]

5/1/2007 5:53:51 PM

^ the first go round this is true, but eventually you can save most of them without too many problems. you just need to level up some more.

5/1/2007 6:26:22 PM

id buy dead rising from someone is the price is right!

5/1/2007 7:03:01 PM

^^Exactly. The first play through I got like 10 people or so, the second time I saved like 20-30 people. Getting the mini-chainsaws is money, haha.

5/1/2007 10:01:26 PM

even having the ability to carry more than 3 weapons makes it 10x easier. your shit runs out halfway back to the safehouse. you could be wopping zombies with a lego head and still be alrigth since you have 15 of um.

5/1/2007 10:18:36 PM