Hey, Best Buy now has the X-Box 360 set up for you to demo. I plyed this shoot'em up war game, kinda like D-day, but set in 1942 near Egypt.

It was awesome.. Games like that get me dizzy; I'm a little light-headed thinking about it; but the graphics were awesome. I'd say, better than DVD quality, if that possible.

It was confirmed for me that Microsoft didn't make the dummy-move Nintendo made, by making the old games obsolete/imcompatible on the new system. It can play on it's side (PS-II like) or flat like the old X-box. They show what's different between the $200 & $300 versions, Hard Drive, etc...

It's set for release around 11/22. The controller is a little different, but, it's a cool game. If only they didn't make me sick...
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Cheaters: I met Tommy Grand last night too; he was in Best Buy at the same time I was. I thought he looked familiar... It was him.

He's real skinny, but about 6'5". A small guy to be talking so much smack to guys who are cheatign on their girls/wives... They're right, TV makes you look big, because as little as he was; for me to be on TV, they'd need aerial photos...

 

Didn't he get stabbed in one of the episodes?

 

I heard that was Joey Greco... I haven't seen a new one in a while...

 

yeah that was Joey Greco....

Cheaters is one of the funniest reality shows out there...and they all arent real. Some are staged. A friend of mine was on one with his girlfriend and her brother.

 

I didn't know they were going to offer 2 versions of the Xbox. Maybe all my griping about not wanting the DVD player, Music player, memory card slots, dish washer, and microwave oven paid off... ?

 

I was told 400 dollars for the xbox at best buy on release date. First come first serve. I know wal mart wanted like 600 for them and are sold out.

 

A couple of things... Not all Xbox games will be able to be played on the Xbox 360.
To play the games that will be backwards compatible on the 360, you have to have the Hard drive.




http://biz.gamedaily.com/features.as...d=9761&filter=
"Prior to the Xbox 360's unveiling, the issue of backwards compatibility wasn't even something Microsoft would discuss. However, when Microsoft finally announced that its next-gen console would feature backwards compatibility with "top selling" games, it seemed to confuse people, not excite them. "


http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...60PricePR.mspx

$299.99
• Xbox 360 console.As with the premium edition, three powerful core processors pump out 720p/1080i output, 16x9 cinematic aspect ratio, anti-aliasing for smooth textures, full surround sound and DVD playback right out of the box.

• Xbox 360 Controller.This wired controller features an extended nine-foot cable and a comfortable, enhanced ergonomic design.

• Xbox 360 Faceplate.Like no other console before, the Xbox 360 console allows customization and a removable Faceplate that comes in stylish “chill” (white), which can be swapped out with other custom Faceplates to reflect gamers’ personalities or decor.

• Xbox 360 Standard AV Cable.This connects gamers to the world of Xbox 360, delivering great next-generation graphics and games using standard-definition connections.



$399.99
• Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB).20 GB and detachable, the hard drive allows gamers to store their games, music, downloaded trailers, levels, demos and community-created content from XboxLiveMarketplace and more (estimated retail price $99.99 U.S./€99.99/£69.99*).

• Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64 MB).Easily portable, this lets gamers save games, in-game achievements and unique gamer profiles for quick and easy access on the go (estimated retail price $39.99 U.S./€34.99/£22.99*).

• Xbox 360 Wireless Controller.The same hassle-free high-performance precision wireless gaming that comes with the premium edition features the Xbox Guide Button for quick access to digital movies, music and games libraries as well as a range and battery life of up to 30 feet and 30 hours of life on two AA batteries (estimated retail price $49.99 U.S./€44.99/£32.99*).

• Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit.This allows plug and play for high-performance, precision wireless gaming with the Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Gamers will be given ample warning when the end of battery life is nearing so they can connect the Play & Charge cable for uninterrupted play (estimated retail price $19.99 U.S./€19.99/£14.99*).

• Xbox 360 rechargeable battery pack.This provides up to 25 hours of gameplay for wireless gaming fun (estimated retail price $11.99 U.S./€14.99/£9.99*).

• Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter.With this, gamers can chat with friends and play games via XboxLive, as well as stream videos and music to Xbox 360 from a Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC, all without the clutter of wires (estimated retail price $99.99 U.S./€79.99 /£59.99*).

• Xbox 360 Headset.This heightens the XboxLiveexperience by letting gamers strategize with teammates or trash-talk opponents while playing games (estimated retail price $19.99 U.S./€19.99/£14.99*).

• Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote.Sold as an accessory, this integrated control center for the entire digital experience lets consumers play DVDs, movies and music, as well as control a TV and their Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PC controls with a single controller (estimated retail price $29.99 U.S./€29.99/£19.99*).

• Xbox 360 S-Video AV Cable(U.S. only)Xbox 360 SCART AV Cable(Europe only).This versatile cable works for both high-definition and standard-definition TVs that use S-Video or composite video inputs. It provides optimal audio and video signal transfer (estimated retail price $29.99 U.S./€24.99/£17.99*).

• Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable.Gamers can experience high-definition gaming on flat-panel TV or VGA monitors. This cable provides optimal audio and video signal transfer (estimated retail price $39.99 U.S./€29.99/£19.99*).

 

I want one! But when is Halo 3 coming out for it?

31C

 

I'll skip the Xbox 360...the Playstation 3 will smoke it in graphics anyhow.

I'm also hoping/betting that Nintendo's new Revoultion will do very well. It isnt going to be able to compete with X or P on graphics but it has a ton of cool features and the controller sounds pretty amazing.

I love the idea of being able to download any game from the Nintendo library from the past 20 years and play it on the Revolution. Free access to their network service via the Internet. Backward compatible with the GC...

I'm hoping the big N can pull it off this time. I'll have two systems for the first time since Play 1 and N64....right now I'm exclusively GC.

 

Vader, what is your favorite game for GC??? I have a few games, but I am looking for something cooler to play besides madden and NASCAR

 

I'm generally just madden and spinter cell..


I've been playing monster jam with my boy and it is ok...

not much time for hte GC anymore but my kid has about 100 games...I didnt think they made that many

Mario Baseball should be good....I love the golf and tennis.

 

is the splinter cell fun?? also, have you played any of the medal of honor games? I would like to play those, but my girl wont let me rent them cuz she will never see me..I tell her, just come in the room and watch me play, but then I get mad because she wants to talk and I cant concentrate and she leaves..lol

 

How about Metroid for GC? I've been thinking about getting a used one just for that. I've always been a fan, and they got 2 or 3 Metroid games out now don't they? Plus, there's supposed to be something you can hook a Game Boy up to, and use as another controller or something...

I've been so hooked on Forza Motorsports for Xbox though, that I probably won't play anything until I finish it... I've since bought Doom3, Ninja Gaiden and Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee, but haven't played more than 10 min of each, because I wanted to get back to Forza...

 

I like SC better than MoH. I dont like the team aspect of MoH. I couldnt get off the beach on one of them... thanks for bringing up bad memories

 

Metroid was great...havent played the sequal.

The gameboy hook up displays a map, enemies, hidden items and lets you plant a special sticking bomb.