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Official Xbox 360 Worldwide Launch Thread
- Thread starter Amir0x
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Kabuki Waq
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dark10x said:Awesome thread indeed! I've got mine all paid off.
The ONLY disappointing thing is...
CoD2.
Kabuki Waq
Member
dark10x said:
huh? blim said it WAS 60fps at X05.
Kabuki Waq
Member
Blimblim said:
also, Itagaki made a point of stating that DOA4 will be 60 FPS:
[source: http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200509/N05.0923.1500.24632.htm ]
Awesome thread. Thanks for putting it together...this is easily the most comprehensive one I've ever seen for a new launch
Does your amplifier have a 'phantom' 7.1 mode? ie where it takes in a 5.1 signal and converts the rears to form a 6.1/7.1 signal out of the surround sound data?
BlueTsunami said:
Does your amplifier have a 'phantom' 7.1 mode? ie where it takes in a 5.1 signal and converts the rears to form a 6.1/7.1 signal out of the surround sound data?
TekunoRobby
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What I promised you Amir0x! Also formatted to fit the great style you and Matlock have setup for the game previews.
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The Other One
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W00t, nice thread. As it gets closer to launch, the more and more I feel the need to get one. I'll probably just be tempted to buy one on Launch day after seeing any game wih my own eyes.
TekunoRobby
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Here's another for you Amir0x.
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TekunoRobby
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Your thread is awesome. Great example as to why they made the right choice in making you a mod, it's a pleasure to be of help.
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I know you guys hate me (and will probably hate me more for this post) but here are my impressions from the demo units that are hitting wal marts right now
Kameo- The textures are mostly washed out and really just ugly. Framerate is good i guess, the gameplay is uninspiring, but in a way kind of reminds me of battletoads. It most likely wont be praised for its depth or anything. Didn't like the demo at all. (big surprise right guys?) Looks worse than in the screenshots.
COD2- More ugly textures, nice framerate though. Pretty intense, i guess thats a genre staple though. Didn't seem like it was anything new. Again the graphics didnt really give off a next gen vibe(i know you guys are tired of hearing this) but i enjoyed the game a bit more than kameo.
I didnt bother with king kong cause i just assumed it was a slightly better looking version of the pc demo.
In the end i walked away disappointed. I came in hoping i had been wrong this whole time, but it really just reinforced my previous assumptions. I know its just the first gen, but until i see some better games i'm not sure im willing to spend 400 bucks.
Kameo- The textures are mostly washed out and really just ugly. Framerate is good i guess, the gameplay is uninspiring, but in a way kind of reminds me of battletoads. It most likely wont be praised for its depth or anything. Didn't like the demo at all. (big surprise right guys?) Looks worse than in the screenshots.
COD2- More ugly textures, nice framerate though. Pretty intense, i guess thats a genre staple though. Didn't seem like it was anything new. Again the graphics didnt really give off a next gen vibe(i know you guys are tired of hearing this) but i enjoyed the game a bit more than kameo.
I didnt bother with king kong cause i just assumed it was a slightly better looking version of the pc demo.
In the end i walked away disappointed. I came in hoping i had been wrong this whole time, but it really just reinforced my previous assumptions. I know its just the first gen, but until i see some better games i'm not sure im willing to spend 400 bucks.
TekunoRobby
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Hey you're being honest, that's all anyone can ask for. Surprised to hear about the texture issues but I'll have to check it out myself. Sadly all the Walmarts down here don't have the kiosk nor do they know what an Xbox is.
BlueTsunami
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123rl said:
I believe it can simulate having all the speakers being used (even if the audio is coming through as 5.1 Dolby Surround). If that works, then i'll be satisfied.
Great job on this very informative thread Amir0x and the others.
Kameo ugly? haha... wtf are you smoking? I wonder if the Wal-Mart you tried the game at didn't have Hi-Def enabled on the dashboard.
My impressions from another thread:
Kameo: Beautiful looking. There are certain scenes that make you go 'oooohhhh' as they look fantastic.
CoD 2: Really nice looking game and very smooth (60 fps.) The thing that comes to mind for this demo is "really clean and sharp graphics" and "awesome environmental effects."
King Kong: DAMMIT, I WANT THIS GAME NOW! The game has to be seen in motion to really notice how good it looks. The screens don't do it justice at all. Simply put, while it definitely still looks not quite next gen as, say Kameo, it does look really nice. The thing that really stands out is the environment and how beautiful and lush it looks. The T-Rex looks good too, but the character models are definitely lacking.
I didn't spend too much time with it because Wal-Mart puts the screens at quite the high angle and my neck was killing me when I stopped playing.
The controller is fantastic. Feels like the perfect size and it just fits perfectly.
Kameo ugly? haha... wtf are you smoking? I wonder if the Wal-Mart you tried the game at didn't have Hi-Def enabled on the dashboard.
My impressions from another thread:
Kameo: Beautiful looking. There are certain scenes that make you go 'oooohhhh' as they look fantastic.
CoD 2: Really nice looking game and very smooth (60 fps.) The thing that comes to mind for this demo is "really clean and sharp graphics" and "awesome environmental effects."
King Kong: DAMMIT, I WANT THIS GAME NOW! The game has to be seen in motion to really notice how good it looks. The screens don't do it justice at all. Simply put, while it definitely still looks not quite next gen as, say Kameo, it does look really nice. The thing that really stands out is the environment and how beautiful and lush it looks. The T-Rex looks good too, but the character models are definitely lacking.
I didn't spend too much time with it because Wal-Mart puts the screens at quite the high angle and my neck was killing me when I stopped playing.
The controller is fantastic. Feels like the perfect size and it just fits perfectly.
sp0rsk said:
you only tried 2 games, and it would have taken an act of god to change your mind about Kameo, which you have never treated with anything less than outright derision on this forum.
so in other words, thanks for your opinion but it really means nothing. There isn't going to be a game out at any time thats gonna change YOUR mind about the 360, I think we all know that.
Aruarian Reflection
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Hoping to get a Premium Pack along with PGR3, Kameo, DoA4, and VGA Adaptor at launch. I don't have them preordered though, and actually getting to a store to wait for one might be a problem logistically. We'll see...
Dr. Strangelove
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I'm looking to get the premium pack w/ Kameo, PDZ, PGR3, and Oblivion/NBA 2K6 if they make launch.
Im hoping to get the premium pack and an extra controller as far as hardware goes.
I know Ill get at least 2 games on day 1. Right now its looking like PGR3 and Condemned are locks.
I might pick up DOA for some beat em up action.
I might get PD for some shoot em up.
Ill most likely get COD but mainly for the single player since Im not sure what the multi play will be like.
Kameo is most likely a game Ill get but not on day 1.
if both NBA games are available Ill probably get NBA2k.
Madden can kiss my ass if its not up to snuff gameplay wise. I think it looks ok but from the vids seen thus far it looks stiff and a little slow. Also EA is denying us online leagues and thats enough for me not to want to buy Madden.
I know Ill get at least 2 games on day 1. Right now its looking like PGR3 and Condemned are locks.
I might pick up DOA for some beat em up action.
I might get PD for some shoot em up.
Ill most likely get COD but mainly for the single player since Im not sure what the multi play will be like.
Kameo is most likely a game Ill get but not on day 1.
if both NBA games are available Ill probably get NBA2k.
Madden can kiss my ass if its not up to snuff gameplay wise. I think it looks ok but from the vids seen thus far it looks stiff and a little slow. Also EA is denying us online leagues and thats enough for me not to want to buy Madden.
The_Letter_3
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Awesome thread!! I'm considering trading-in my Madden for either PGR3 or and extra controller. Any thoughts?
Agent Icebeezy
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King Kong is going to be the best game based on a movie. I called this months ago.
^^ No, because the communicator is built into the controller (partly why it's so expensive). All you have to do is plug in a cellphone headset into the controller (preferably one with in-line volume control)
Just got the PC version of the 360 controller. The first thing I thought was "Driving games are gonna be AWESOME with this thing." My hand gets really uncomfortable playing PGR2 with the Controller S, but the triggers on the 360 controller are absolutely perfect.
If anyone cares, currently I'm slated to get:
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (free with the Pepsi thing)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Project Gotham Racing 3
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Anything else I get will depend on reviews/impressions.
EDIT: An interesting thing with the 360 controller is that Windows only sees the communicator if a headset is plugged in. That must be designed to save power on the wireless controller.
Just got the PC version of the 360 controller. The first thing I thought was "Driving games are gonna be AWESOME with this thing." My hand gets really uncomfortable playing PGR2 with the Controller S, but the triggers on the 360 controller are absolutely perfect.
If anyone cares, currently I'm slated to get:
Need for Speed: Most Wanted (free with the Pepsi thing)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Project Gotham Racing 3
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Anything else I get will depend on reviews/impressions.
EDIT: An interesting thing with the 360 controller is that Windows only sees the communicator if a headset is plugged in. That must be designed to save power on the wireless controller.
Chittagong
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Yusaku said:
I'm almost sure I saw a pic with a 360 controller with a communicator facing down, plugged into the bottom. I remember thinking "why the hell do they still need that thing??"
Mr. Lemming
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It looks like you could kill someone with those handles.
SuperPac
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AZYUMA86 said:
The way I understand it is that the headset itself will work, but you'll have to change the volume or mute the mic in menus instead because the pack that used to go in between the headset and the controller that had those functions is no longer necessary. I believe I heard this on Major Nelson's podcast.
Amir0x said:
Official--rounded bottom, start and select on either side of the guide button, genesis-esque D-Pad.
Joytech: boxier front (quasi-wavebird look), weird concave d-pad, Xbox 1 start/select placement.
MadCatz: Fat handles, tiger stripe grips, start/select above the guide button, nintend-style d-pad. Looks like an obese Joytech.
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
I'd like a wheel, but I have two issues. Is this wheel wireless? Also, I don't have anything to mount it on.
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
Matlock said:No.
And man, it's not that hard to get a small stand.
I guess I can go to a thrift shop and get a small table of some sorts. Last question, how long is the cord?
http://hardware.gamespot.com/Joytech-Nitro-Racing-Wheel-Xbox-360-23854-S-28-31
I can't find out any info from there
Can we buy marketplace cards at launch?