Any posters play online?
***tumbleweed rolls across screen***
I play online from depending on if i have time or not. I loved COD4's online gameplay!
Anyone play the new COD yet? not to sure if i wanna play WWII again and may head for Gears of War 2.....
I am a time-to-time user as well. I play GTA and Pro Ev and Tiger Woods mainly., PM me your gamer taggy thing.
played gta4 on line with on my mates its good, but you have to pay to play
got an x box a few months ago but havent hooked up the online craic yet. gonna have to get the wireless hub thing for it, 60 quid seems a bit steep though!
Quote from: lurganblue on November 13, 2008, 12:22:41 PM
got an x box a few months ago but havent hooked up the online craic yet. gonna have to get the wireless hub thing for it, 60 quid seems a bit steep though!
It is a bitch to set up. I have mine a year and only sorting it now, but certainly worth the outlay for GTA online alone.
havent got GTA but definately gonna get it. i've COD 4 and Halo 3 so wouldnt mind playing those online
I play online but im in the middle of move to dubai so havnt played much lately and ive have renew my subscription, I play COD4 and just got the FIFA09, even though up to now ive been proevo man.
Race driver grid too is an outstanding car game.
COD4 is the best game ive ever played. Online is great fun...i'll be back on online when im in dubai. I'll send ya my gamertag. COD 5 World at war is based on WW2 all right, i think its different developers this time though, its out NOV 14th tomorrow.
Never played GOW yet but will do soon, the trailer for the GOW2 looks class.
Get the firmware upgrade about £50. This allows you to then play copies of games. I can get them at £5 which is a hell of a lot cheaper than £40 in most shops. For the price of 2 games it pays for itself
halo 3 all the way, sticky fuckin city!!! ;D ;D
We should probably stick to this thread lads for xbox360 chat.
sticking to this one then yeah?
to be fair. i just looked at the trailers for the new COD. looks good
http://www.callofduty.com/reconnaissance/videos#231 (http://www.callofduty.com/reconnaissance/videos#231)
Yeah lets stick to this one, Cant wait for COD5, i am a bit worried though, as said modern warfare was class. So realistic. Great gameplay. Going back to WW2 might slow the pace down a notch. New develpers mightin be as good.
Trailers look class and there are loads of new features.
Bensars whats this about games for fiver? Pm me on that one location, and can you order from them and get it sent on, cheers.
it got 5 stars in the paper. Review said it as a pity it went back to WW2, but still immense. Hva enever got into war games, but play COD4 for an hour one night - sublime.
Quote from: Bensars on November 13, 2008, 01:56:33 PM
Get the firmware upgrade about £50. This allows you to then play copies of games. I can get them at £5 which is a hell of a lot cheaper than £40 in most shops. For the price of 2 games it pays for itself
But then you can't play online
Didnt affect me. I used the one month free at the start ( the package you get along with it ) and it seemed to work fine. In fairness i wasnt that concerned about the online, but didnt seem to make any difference
please don't call me stupid, but how do you get to play online ?? is it hard to set up??
I play COD4 and Madden online. My Gamer Tag is Ciaran Mc. If you ever spot me online give me a hand flanking the enemy!
Quote from: mc_grens on November 14, 2008, 07:05:42 PM
I play COD4 and Madden online. My Gamer Tag is Ciaran Mc. If you ever spot me online give me a hand flanking the enemy!
I will be your wingman anytime ;D....
Bridgegael, it can be difficult so your not stupid. Ive broadband internet connection eircom to be precise. You need ethernet cable, connect to xbox and broadband box, i remember with eircom i had to search forumss to figure out why it wouldnt work, cant remember at the time but i had change settings, got it working eventually. What internet you got?
Quote from: SLIGONIAN on November 14, 2008, 07:12:50 PM
Quote from: mc_grens on November 14, 2008, 07:05:42 PM
I play COD4 and Madden online. My Gamer Tag is Ciaran Mc. If you ever spot me online give me a hand flanking the enemy!
I will be your wingman anytime ;D....
Bridgegael, it can be difficult so your not stupid. Ive broadband internet connection eircom to be precise. You need ethernet cable, connect to xbox and broadband box, i remember with eircom i had to search forumss to figure out why it wouldnt work, cant remember at the time but i had change settings, got it working eventually. What internet you got?
have bt broadband. didn't know there was cables involved. thought maybe it was wireless.
Right, I've been playing COD4 all morning and getting my ass whipped by kids, but im getting better! mc_grens, i sent you a friend request. Corn, pm me ur gamer tag, and any of the rest of you interested playing against each other.
I think it'd be more fun playing against people you know ( or at least kinda know through posting on this board)
this isn't geeky is it?
Yeah, but its fun. Got your friend request, I'll be on later on I'd say. I usually play Domination.
right lads, i ordered the wireless hub for my x box off amazon on friday night there so i should get it this week sometime. i'll then get a technically gifted friend of mine to help set it up. what package are you all on? silver? how much does it cost?
As much as I hate you guys, great sale on in play at the minute for games
Enjoy
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/3-/254483/2-/Promo.html
Right lads got an xbox from Santa. What are the essential games that I need to get?
Quote from: tyroneboi on December 29, 2008, 03:20:21 PM
Right lads got an xbox from Santa. What are the essential games that I need to get?
There's a few
Call of Duty 4
Bioshock
Gears of War 2
Fallout 3
Dead Space
GTA 4
All very good. Then there's the usual sports games as well and driving ones if you're into those.
Have played the earlier versions of Call of Duty and thought they were great. Whats the World of War like? Is Xbox Live worth getting?
Quote from: tyroneboi on December 29, 2008, 03:31:12 PM
Have played the earlier versions of Call of Duty and thought they were great. Whats the World of War like? Is Xbox Live worth getting?
The World at War is pretty good too but Call of Duty 4 is the best one. Xbox live is excellent if you're into multiplayer. Just make sure you have a good enough internet connection.
can't get into world at war. Those old WWII Guns are just crap!
COD 4 is much better.
Hardly every played the 1player game. Online play is much better.
Couldn't really get into GTA IV either after wasting half my final year of Uni playing san andreas i think i over done it!
got an xbox for christmas from my brother! shocker i no dunno what came over him.
anywho... one of the games with it was Fry Cry 2... Cracking game. Also Gears of war 1 & 2 and Pro Evo all brilliant.
Having previously been a Playstation man have to say x-box far surpasses it.
COD4 is immense. Got it, glad i resisted the new one.
Just wanted to show this breakdown of the ps3 compared to other lesser consoles
(http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9997/ps3comparisonchartsceako7.jpg)
In your face corn
Anyone played the new add-in pack for GTA4 yet? Downloaded it overnight yesterday but couldn't justify not going to work today in order to have a look at it :P Anyone else I spoke to has done the same.
Where would one take one's xbox if it is broken?
send it to microsoft
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 11:34:17 AM
Anyone played the new add-in pack for GTA4 yet? Downloaded it overnight yesterday but couldn't justify not going to work today in order to have a look at it :P Anyone else I spoke to has done the same.
Whats this all about?
Quote from: tyroneboi on February 18, 2009, 12:37:41 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 11:34:17 AM
Anyone played the new add-in pack for GTA4 yet? Downloaded it overnight yesterday but couldn't justify not going to work today in order to have a look at it :P Anyone else I spoke to has done the same.
Whats this all about?
http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/gtaiv-the-lost-and-the-damned
It's downloadable add-in for GTA4 on the xbox. The idea is it uses all the same game engine as the original game but adds a completely new storyboard mode/missions to follow (different characters). Basically it's like a totally new game.
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on February 18, 2009, 12:37:41 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 11:34:17 AM
Anyone played the new add-in pack for GTA4 yet? Downloaded it overnight yesterday but couldn't justify not going to work today in order to have a look at it :P Anyone else I spoke to has done the same.
Whats this all about?
http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/gtaiv-the-lost-and-the-damned
It's downloadable add-in for GTA4 on the xbox. The idea is it uses all the same game engine as the original game but adds a completely new storyboard mode/missions to follow (different characters). Basically it's like a totally new game.
How much does it cost?
Seriousy, where would you take an xbox to get it looked at?
Quote from: corn02 on February 18, 2009, 01:16:39 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 01:13:33 PM
Quote from: tyroneboi on February 18, 2009, 12:37:41 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 11:34:17 AM
Anyone played the new add-in pack for GTA4 yet? Downloaded it overnight yesterday but couldn't justify not going to work today in order to have a look at it :P Anyone else I spoke to has done the same.
Whats this all about?
http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/gtaiv-the-lost-and-the-damned
It's downloadable add-in for GTA4 on the xbox. The idea is it uses all the same game engine as the original game but adds a completely new storyboard mode/missions to follow (different characters). Basically it's like a totally new game.
How much does it cost?
1600 gamer points - around 15, 16 quid. Think the download was 1.6 gig, so expect there is practically a completely new game, character wise and mission wise. Its still played out in Liberty City but thee are new cars, possibly new music ect.
I'm interested in the new online modes more, as it's a game IMHO never really worked online thus far.
Quote from: The GAA on February 18, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
Seriousy, where would you take an xbox to get it looked at?
Is it the red rings GAA? I think there is a lifetime gurantee on them if it is the rings.
Quote from: The GAA on February 18, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
Seriousy, where would you take an xbox to get it looked at?
Contact Microsoft support - here is the uk details
Phone
Assistance by phone:
0800 587 1102
or +44 20 7365 9792 from a mobile phone
Hearing Impaired (TTY device):
0800 587 1103
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday: 09:00-22:00
Saturday: 09:00-20:00
Sunday: 09:00-17:00
i play fifa 09 online
Quote from: T O Hare on February 18, 2009, 04:20:54 PM
i play fifa 09 online
I play online - have you noticed really bad lag online from last weekend?
Its got virtually unplayable albeit not as bad as last years Pro Evo but it's really annoying at the moment as I though EA had nailed the online gameplay.
Quote from: thebigfella on February 18, 2009, 04:27:49 PM
Quote from: T O Hare on February 18, 2009, 04:20:54 PM
i play fifa 09 online
I play online - have you noticed really bad lag online from last weekend?
Its got virtually unplayable albeit not as bad as last years Pro Evo but it's really annoying at the moment as I though EA had nailed the online gameplay.
noticed it these past few weeks, its take ages to get a quick ranked match and the connection gets lost loads!!!
Quote from: corn02 on February 18, 2009, 01:51:21 PM
Quote from: The GAA on February 18, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
Seriousy, where would you take an xbox to get it looked at?
Is it the red rings GAA? I think there is a lifetime gurantee on them if it is the rings.
Aye, its the red rings - what do i do with it?
Quote from: The GAA on February 19, 2009, 11:26:38 AM
Quote from: corn02 on February 18, 2009, 01:51:21 PM
Quote from: The GAA on February 18, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
Seriousy, where would you take an xbox to get it looked at?
Is it the red rings GAA? I think there is a lifetime gurantee on them if it is the rings.
Aye, its the red rings - what do i do with it?
you have to send it to microsoft to get it fixed.
Guitar Hero III is only £29.99 on play.com
Thinking about making the plunge and just getting it. Is is worth getting?
Anyone get the new street fighter game?
Any reports?
Quote from: imtommygunn on February 21, 2009, 08:38:04 PM
Anyone get the new street fighter game?
Any reports?
Got it friday, haven't had much time to play it though. Really good so far, got good reviews and only 27 quid too so worth a look at.
I'm sick waiting on the price of the PS3 to come down, thinking of taking the plunge towards the xbox, what's the difference between the premium one and the elite, is it just the memory?
and I take it everyone here would recommend it over the ps3?
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 02, 2009, 09:36:47 PM
I'm sick waiting on the price of the PS3 to come down, thinking of taking the plunge towards the xbox, what's the difference between the premium one and the elite, is it just the memory?
and I take it everyone here would recommend it over the ps3?
Memory and Elite includes a HDMI cable also, I think.
I personally would go for the bigger hard drive, especially with an increase in downloadable content and HD movies. I also prefer to install my games on the hard drive too (Final Fantasy XIII is rumored to be multiple discs too - so i'd much prefer to add it to the hard drive) as it runs quieter.
IMHO it's a better buy than the PS3 and I have both. I hardly switch on the PS3 compared to the XBox and XBox live is so much better a product than PSNetwork, people will always pay for a better product. Graphics wise there is no real difference, well none that some of the Sony fan boys on here would be able to notice and the so called "Sony Cell super processor" and the Xbox processor are both designed by IBM and based on the same initial processing core. In fact quite a few of games look better on the xbox and run at higher resolution.
If its a games system you want, the superior catalogue of games on the XBox makes it the logical choice. If you want a blu ray player too, then possibly consider the PS3 but it is rumored that sony will be releasing a PS3 without blu ray in order to drop the price and thus compete with MS and Nintendo. There are also very few games companies developing games exclusively for blu ray due to the increased licensing costs, development costs ect... Personally in the current financial climate games studios will be reluctant to develop titles to exclusively take advantage of this feature, especially when it's not needed (downloadable content is the future).
Quote from: The GAA on February 19, 2009, 11:26:38 AM
Quote from: corn02 on February 18, 2009, 01:51:21 PM
Quote from: The GAA on February 18, 2009, 01:33:22 PM
Seriousy, where would you take an xbox to get it looked at?
Is it the red rings GAA? I think there is a lifetime gurantee on them if it is the rings.
Aye, its the red rings - what do i do with it?
Just call Microsoft. They should replace no problem, I think they even send out the posting box or something.
The only thing COD5 has over COD4 is Zombies...some craic ;)
Quote from: thebigfella on March 02, 2009, 11:06:16 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 02, 2009, 09:36:47 PM
I'm sick waiting on the price of the PS3 to come down, thinking of taking the plunge towards the xbox, what's the difference between the premium one and the elite, is it just the memory?
and I take it everyone here would recommend it over the ps3?
Memory and Elite includes a HDMI cable also, I think.
I personally would go for the bigger hard drive, especially with an increase in downloadable content and HD movies. I also prefer to install my games on the hard drive too (Final Fantasy XIII is rumored to be multiple discs too - so i'd much prefer to add it to the hard drive) as it runs quieter.
IMHO it's a better buy than the PS3 and I have both. I hardly switch on the PS3 compared to the XBox and XBox live is so much better a product than PSNetwork, people will always pay for a better product. Graphics wise there is no real difference, well none that some of the Sony fan boys on here would be able to notice and the so called "Sony Cell super processor" and the Xbox processor are both designed by IBM and based on the same initial processing core. In fact quite a few of games look better on the xbox and run at higher resolution.
If its a games system you want, the superior catalogue of games on the XBox makes it the logical choice. If you want a blu ray player too, then possibly consider the PS3 but it is rumored that sony will be releasing a PS3 without blu ray in order to drop the price and thus compete with MS and Nintendo. There are also very few games companies developing games exclusively for blu ray due to the increased licensing costs, development costs ect... Personally in the current financial climate games studios will be reluctant to develop titles to exclusively take advantage of this feature, especially when it's not needed (downloadable content is the future).
thanks.
Not fussed on bluray. Dont know about the bigger memory, do all the downloading I want through the computer. The main thing that attracts me to the xbox is the price, reasonable, compared to 300 quid on a ps3.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2009, 06:26:23 PM
Quote from: thebigfella on March 02, 2009, 11:06:16 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 02, 2009, 09:36:47 PM
I'm sick waiting on the price of the PS3 to come down, thinking of taking the plunge towards the xbox, what's the difference between the premium one and the elite, is it just the memory?
and I take it everyone here would recommend it over the ps3?
Memory and Elite includes a HDMI cable also, I think.
I personally would go for the bigger hard drive, especially with an increase in downloadable content and HD movies. I also prefer to install my games on the hard drive too (Final Fantasy XIII is rumored to be multiple discs too - so i'd much prefer to add it to the hard drive) as it runs quieter.
IMHO it's a better buy than the PS3 and I have both. I hardly switch on the PS3 compared to the XBox and XBox live is so much better a product than PSNetwork, people will always pay for a better product. Graphics wise there is no real difference, well none that some of the Sony fan boys on here would be able to notice and the so called "Sony Cell super processor" and the Xbox processor are both designed by IBM and based on the same initial processing core. In fact quite a few of games look better on the xbox and run at higher resolution.
If its a games system you want, the superior catalogue of games on the XBox makes it the logical choice. If you want a blu ray player too, then possibly consider the PS3 but it is rumored that sony will be releasing a PS3 without blu ray in order to drop the price and thus compete with MS and Nintendo. There are also very few games companies developing games exclusively for blu ray due to the increased licensing costs, development costs ect... Personally in the current financial climate games studios will be reluctant to develop titles to exclusively take advantage of this feature, especially when it's not needed (downloadable content is the future).
thanks.
Not fussed on bluray. Dont know about the bigger memory, do all the downloading I want through the computer. The main thing that attracts me to the xbox is the price, reasonable, compared to 300 quid on a ps3.
Pints I take it you're a bit like me? Play the odd time and not really into eg don't understand all this downlaodable content, streaming etc. If so, get the normal, no need for the extra.
Aye, I've been reading a few websites there and my choice is between the 60gb one and the elite.
Now, I'm leaning towards the 60gb one.
I gather that the only differences between the 60gb and the elite is the memory and the cable.
I don't have a HD Tv yet so I don't need the cable yet, and am I right in thinking when I do get the HD TV I can just buy the cable?
I don't really understand why you'd need 120gb worth of memory on a console, any downloading I do is on the computer and from what I can gather I'll be able to stream any films or that, on the computer, through the xbox to watch on the telly? So I really don't need that extra memory.
Loading the games on to the xbox would be handy though, how much space would one game take up?
Is it really as noisey as everyone says?
Isn't the 50 quid price tag on the wireless thing ridiculous!
Anyways, I think I'll go for the 60gb one.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2009, 09:18:07 PM
Aye, I've been reading a few websites there and my choice is between the 60gb one and the elite.
Now, I'm leaning towards the 60gb one.
I gather that the only differences between the 60gb and the elite is the memory and the cable.
I don't have a HD Tv yet so I don't need the cable yet, and am I right in thinking when I do get the HD TV I can just buy the cable?
I don't really understand why you'd need 120gb worth of memory on a console, any downloading I do is on the computer and from what I can gather I'll be able to stream any films or that, on the computer, through the xbox to watch on the telly? So I really don't need that extra memory.
Loading the games on to the xbox would be handy though, how much space would one game take up?
Is it really as noisey as everyone says?
Isn't the 50 quid price tag on the wireless thing ridiculous!
Anyways, I think I'll go for the 60gb one.
Definitely go for the 60gig minimum though (think its the same price as the 20gig now) - I've at least 20gig worth of downloadable games on my hard drive, including the new GTA4 add-on (basically a full new game and can only be downloaded) and loads of classic games. All this stuff is available through XBox live and trust me you will end up filling up a hard drive very quickly, plus upgrading a hard drive later is costly. MS and game studios will start distributing more and more content through XBox live, especially after the success of the new GTA.
It's just under 5 gig to load a game - you still need to insert the disc though just to prevent piracy. Its not overly loud but I prefer playing from the hard drive as it runs cooler and I want to make sure I don't get the 3 red lights. You won't have the 3 reds issue "probably" as you will get one of the new spec machines which run cooler anyway.
Yeah I agree the wireless is a rip off, but again if you don't need it, you don't have to pay for it.
aaaah now I'm leaning towards the elite!
I take it you have to pay to download the games? Are they same prices as in the shops?
Is it possible to download games from torrent sites straight to the xbox?
alternatively pints if you dont want to sent films wirelessly you can get an external harddrive and just plug into the usb ports hence no burning dvds.
You can get a firmware upgrade that allows you to play copied games, however some firmware upgrades have been identified and banned from live. If you play stand alone games (ie. not with some random stranger over the internet) then its not a problem
Quotealternatively pints if you dont want to sent films wirelessly you can get an external harddrive and just plug into the usb ports hence no burning dvds.
I have all my downloaded stuff on an external drive. Can I just plug that in to the xbox if I want to watch something on the TV? or does it need to go through the computer?
Plug and play. Depending on how long the unit has been in the box in a store somewhere you may need to update the codec on it. Plug in internet cable and it should detect straight away. takes 2 minutes.
No bother at all with external HD
Quote from: Bensars on March 03, 2009, 09:57:58 PM
Plug and play. Depending on how long the unit has been in the box in a store somewhere you may need to update the codec on it. Plug in internet cable and it should detect straight away. takes 2 minutes.
No bother at all with external HD
I was looking at this...apparently it needs to be it format flat32 and mine already is, so should be ok. Excellent!
Thanks.
(My external harddrive is in operation every day and I've a ridiculous amount of memory on the laptop!- only 40gb, about 17gb left!)
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 03, 2009, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: Bensars on March 03, 2009, 09:57:58 PM
Plug and play. Depending on how long the unit has been in the box in a store somewhere you may need to update the codec on it. Plug in internet cable and it should detect straight away. takes 2 minutes.
No bother at all with external HD
I was looking at this...apparently it needs to be it format flat32 and mine already is, so should be ok. Excellent!
Thanks.
(My external harddrive is in operation every day and I've a ridiculous amount of memory on the laptop!- only 40gb, about 17gb left!)
What you got to remember is you can't download from XBox live to an external drive or run games(full/demos) from it. You can play non drm content through the external which is fine for music and video (provided its supported).
If for example you buy the 2 downloadable GTA4 games, your probably taking close to 7 gig. Now if I've already payed 15 quid each for them so I'm not going to delete them. I think this model will become more popular in the current financial climate, the game engine is there on the original game you purchased so why not release updates/new games through XBox live. The lower distribution costs/ability to control piracy ect .... is very appealing to the game studios at the moment.
The 60 gig version is good value though but I wouldn't consider the smaller one.
I think I've decided, the elite, in argos, with two games (I'm choosing Colin McRae and call of duty) and an accessory pack is 232.00!
thanks for the help!
Right I've joined yous, very impressed so far. Call of duty kicks ass but I can barely walk 6ft online before being blew away.
Didnt realise you could download loads of demos! Excellent.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on March 14, 2009, 05:31:18 PM
Right I've joined yous, very impressed so far. Call of duty kicks ass but I can barely walk 6ft online before being blew away.
Didnt realise you could download loads of demos! Excellent.
Yeah I remember when I first got it, was no where near a hard as it is now. Once you get to level 18 its much better, you can do hardcore deathmatch - none of this pumping 20 bullets into someone to kill them. Just come off COD with one of my finest games in Pipeline - 32 kills, 3 helicopters ...... ;D
anyone get the godfather yet?
Quote from: noeldebrun on May 08, 2009, 09:01:37 PM
anybody going to buy the UFC game when it comes out, it looks very good from what i've seen
Downloaded the demo from xbox live. Fairly impressed with it. I'd say it would be mighty craic if you had a few mates round and you had a tournament. The KO's are brilliant.
Quote from: noeldebrun on May 08, 2009, 09:01:37 PM
anybody going to buy the UFC game when it comes out, it looks very good from what i've seen
Yeah it seems good (from the demo), think I'll get either it or fightnight round 4. Will have to see what fightnight is like.
Wondering could you lads help me out?
I bought a controller of eBay and it comes on when you press the xbox button, but then when you try to sync it, it cant find the xbox.
I cannot get it to work at all, was just wondering are controllers region specific like the games.
Bought it from an UK seller so should be OK?
Could I sen it back to XBOX?
not sure if it's been mentioned before but anyone know why i cant copy mp3's that i've downloaded onto my xbox and is there a way of doing it? i've tried copying them to a cd and copying them over but its no use.
anybody? it's a bit annoying
Sorry last two posters, I don;t know the techncial stuff..
Anyway,
I have noticed that the new controllers have a crappy trigger button (r1 on playstation0. Seeing as I only play Pro Ev is makes sprinting difficult, is there anywhere you can order the original joypads?
Quote from: corn02 on May 20, 2009, 09:49:32 AM
Sorry last two posters, I don;t know the techncial stuff..
Anyway,
I have noticed that the new controllers have a crappy trigger button (r1 on playstation0. Seeing as I only play Pro Ev is makes sprinting difficult, is there anywhere you can order the original joypads?
They have always had them on the xbox, the PS3 has followed suit as well.
Quote from: mikasas on May 18, 2009, 02:34:21 PM
Wondering could you lads help me out?
I bought a controller of eBay and it comes on when you press the xbox button, but then when you try to sync it, it cant find the xbox.
I cannot get it to work at all, was just wondering are controllers region specific like the games.
Bought it from an UK seller so should be OK?
Could I sen it back to XBOX?
Are you pressing the buttion on the xbox and the controller?
Quote from: flantheman82 on May 19, 2009, 07:42:53 PM
not sure if it's been mentioned before but anyone know why i cant copy mp3's that i've downloaded onto my xbox and is there a way of doing it? i've tried copying them to a cd and copying them over but its no use.
Don't think you can copy from CD, put them on a USB stick .
Sorry lads, did not make myself clear.
When i got the xbox360 the trigger was fine, but when i bought newer controllers they had changed that r1 position trigger, sprinting in pro ev is far harder with the new style button. Looks identical but there is an extremely subtle, but crucial, difference.
Anyone play the batman demo? sheer class ;D
Just after buying Wrestlemaina Legends there £14.99 from Game. Haven't gotten to play it yet. Whats it like?
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 07, 2009, 09:27:31 PM
Anyone play the batman demo? sheer class ;D
Been playing the full game for a few days now it's excellent if short
Quote from: David McKeown on August 30, 2009, 08:43:04 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on August 07, 2009, 09:27:31 PM
Anyone play the batman demo? sheer class ;D
Been playing the full game for a few days now it's excellent if short
Aye, got it myself on Friday, really like it though only played through about 15% or so, trying to get shadow complex finished first.
What sort of game is batman? I normally only play sports games but have heard good reports about Batman. Is it hard?
Quote from: Mickey Linden on August 31, 2009, 12:20:21 PM
What sort of game is batman? I normally only play sports games but have heard good reports about Batman. Is it hard?
I normally only play shooting, sports or racing but I like batman.
I suppose it's a mixture of stealth and fighting. Can you not download the demo to see if you like it or even watch some videos of it on you tube?
Guys,
My xbox live account has ran out so I don't play online anymore, but the xbox is still physically attached to my router. On Friday it asked me to install an update. It took ages but installed.
I play movies I've downloaded off a usb hard drive plugged into the xbox. Since I downloaded the update, none on my mp4 or avi movies on the hard disk will play. It throws up a message saying that an update needs to be installed to play the file type, I try and install the update and it says its already been downloaded, I download again and it just continues in this circle.
Have any of the rest of you had this problem?
Also, when playing halo, can 2 people play online using the same xbox with split screen? think i might pay for xbox live again
Quote from: WeeDonns on September 01, 2009, 10:20:59 AM
Guys,
My xbox live account has ran out so I don't play online anymore, but the xbox is still physically attached to my router. On Friday it asked me to install an update. It took ages but installed.
I play movies I've downloaded off a usb hard drive plugged into the xbox. Since I downloaded the update, none on my mp4 or avi movies on the hard disk will play. It throws up a message saying that an update needs to be installed to play the file type, I try and install the update and it says its already been downloaded, I download again and it just continues in this circle.
Have any of the rest of you had this problem?
Hmmm I had a problem like that few weeks ago but I went manually in to something to find the download that allowed me to watch the stuff and downloaded it again and it was fine. If you look through the marketplaces you might find it. I'm trying to find it here now but it's not connected to the net so I dont have full access to those sections.
Failing that Id ring them or even try the xbox forums, there's the offical forum and http://forum.teamxbox.com/ (http://forum.teamxbox.com/), (which is quite good) maybe you could ask on there.
trying to cancel my xbox live subscription but it appears it cant be done online ffs if i just cancelled my direct debit to them would that work?
Quote from: lurganblue on September 30, 2009, 11:44:48 AM
trying to cancel my xbox live subscription but it appears it cant be done online ffs if i just cancelled my direct debit to them would that work?
It doesn't work by DD? Could be wrong but I never came accross that option.
Quote from: thebigfella on September 30, 2009, 12:06:47 PM
Quote from: lurganblue on September 30, 2009, 11:44:48 AM
trying to cancel my xbox live subscription but it appears it cant be done online ffs if i just cancelled my direct debit to them would that work?
It doesn't work by DD? Could be wrong but I never came accross that option.
there is certainly 4.99 coming out of my account each month for it and i cant cancel it online for some reason. i'll have to call them
Anyone know if Football manager is coming out on the xbox? Is there any decent management games available for the x box?
Thinking of buying madden 2010. Anyone played it?
RROD for the second time.........these lads are just taking the piss!!!!
anyone on here get caught out, seems to have being done with the launch of COD
Xbox console ban is 'permanent'
By Jonathan Fildes
Technology reporter, BBC News
Modern Warfare 2 on shop shelves
The ban may have been timed for the release of Modern Warfare 2
Thousands of Xbox 360 owners who have been cut off from Microsoft's Xbox Live service will have to buy a new console if they want to play online again.
Microsoft told BBC News that banned machines will be permanently barred and "unable to connect to Xbox Live".
A message displayed on affected consoles said there was "no recourse for terms of use violations".
Microsoft has barred as many as 1m gamers from Xbox live for modifying their consoles to play pirated games.
"Users of banned Xbox consoles can recover their profile to another, unmodified Xbox 360 console to resume their Live service," the firm told BBC News.
"The banned console will be unable to connect to Xbox Live."
However, modified consoles will still work offline.
'No recourse'
Microsoft said barring gamers was part of an ongoing drive to curb piracy.
But a statement from them suggests this latest wave was timed to prevent people from playing pirated versions of the widely-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
We believe that even one modified console on the system is one too many
Microsoft
"We can assure you that if an Xbox Live member follows the Xbox Live terms of use, purchased a retail copy of Modern Warfare 2 and played the game on an unmodified Xbox 360, no action will be taken," the firm said.
Microsoft said that it had banned a "small percentage" of the 20 million Xbox Live users worldwide.
Many gamers modify their consoles by installing new chips or software that allows them to run unofficial - but not always illegal - programs and games.
anybody on here get caught out, seems to be done to correspond with cod
Xbox gamer on being cut off
Some BBC News website readers claimed that they had "modded" their consoles to allow them to make back-ups of games that they had already bought.
"Discs are very fragile things and some users like to have their games backed up," said Donald Glass of Aberdeen.
"After all you will have paid £40 for a new disc. It is my opinion that once you buy a disc you should be allowed to do whatever you want with the media as long as you do not break copyright laws."
Microsoft has not said how it was able to determine which gamers to disconnect.
"We do not reveal specifics, but can say that all consoles have been verified to have violated the terms of use," the firm said in a statement.
It said that gamers who had been barred were using their modified consoles to "play illegally pirated games".
"We believe that even one modified console on the system is one too many".
Industry figures suggest that piracy may cost the video game industry as much as £750m a year.
Reports have speculated that new "mods" could soon be on the market that allow gamers to get round the blocks.
In response to the Madden 2010 Q earlier.
It's great.
Quote from: gerry on November 13, 2009, 01:46:45 AM
anyone on here get caught out, seems to have being done with the launch of COD
Xbox console ban is 'permanent'
By Jonathan Fildes
Technology reporter, BBC News
Modern Warfare 2 on shop shelves
The ban may have been timed for the release of Modern Warfare 2
Thousands of Xbox 360 owners who have been cut off from Microsoft's Xbox Live service will have to buy a new console if they want to play online again.
Microsoft told BBC News that banned machines will be permanently barred and "unable to connect to Xbox Live".
A message displayed on affected consoles said there was "no recourse for terms of use violations".
Microsoft has barred as many as 1m gamers from Xbox live for modifying their consoles to play pirated games.
"Users of banned Xbox consoles can recover their profile to another, unmodified Xbox 360 console to resume their Live service," the firm told BBC News.
"The banned console will be unable to connect to Xbox Live."
However, modified consoles will still work offline.
'No recourse'
Microsoft said barring gamers was part of an ongoing drive to curb piracy.
But a statement from them suggests this latest wave was timed to prevent people from playing pirated versions of the widely-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
We believe that even one modified console on the system is one too many
Microsoft
"We can assure you that if an Xbox Live member follows the Xbox Live terms of use, purchased a retail copy of Modern Warfare 2 and played the game on an unmodified Xbox 360, no action will be taken," the firm said.
Microsoft said that it had banned a "small percentage" of the 20 million Xbox Live users worldwide.
Many gamers modify their consoles by installing new chips or software that allows them to run unofficial - but not always illegal - programs and games.
anybody on here get caught out, seems to be done to correspond with cod
Xbox gamer on being cut off
Some BBC News website readers claimed that they had "modded" their consoles to allow them to make back-ups of games that they had already bought.
"Discs are very fragile things and some users like to have their games backed up," said Donald Glass of Aberdeen.
"After all you will have paid £40 for a new disc. It is my opinion that once you buy a disc you should be allowed to do whatever you want with the media as long as you do not break copyright laws."
Microsoft has not said how it was able to determine which gamers to disconnect.
"We do not reveal specifics, but can say that all consoles have been verified to have violated the terms of use," the firm said in a statement.
It said that gamers who had been barred were using their modified consoles to "play illegally pirated games".
"We believe that even one modified console on the system is one too many".
Industry figures suggest that piracy may cost the video game industry as much as £750m a year.
Reports have speculated that new "mods" could soon be on the market that allow gamers to get round the blocks.
Haven't been caught out as such but I have a real problem with this as there is no way to have the ban lifted apparently, even if you have been banned in error. My problem though is that a lot of people, who I know who have had to have their dvd drives replaced (because they have stopped working) have now fallen victim to the ban, likewise people who have bought second hand consoles or worse been given refurbished consoles from Microsoft
There seems to be ways round it already:
http://www.thegamergene.com/xbox360/method-to-get-around-xbox-live-bans/
Haven't read too much about this but I'm sure there'll be more ways round it that'll come out
Quote from: mc_grens on November 13, 2009, 08:21:23 AM
In response to the Madden 2010 Q earlier.
It's great.
Is it much different to the previous ones?
The weapons thing is gone. It's tougher, tackling feels better, especially gang tackles. AI is improved alot, it plays a much better game of football.
One great example is this: in 09 the QB had an awful habit of leading receivers out of bounds with passes. Happened all the time to both the player and the AI. That is eliminated.
It just plays a better fame of football, looks and feels more accurate.
I think it's the best Madden.
The other big thing is more realistic player ratings. Eg you can feel the difference between a Megatron/ AJ80/ Larry Fitz and a poor receiver now. They've also made the ratings more sensible e.g. Larry Fitz is about 97-99, as he was in 09. TJ houshama is about an 84, he would have been a 94 in 09. Much better.
Quote from: David McKeown on November 13, 2009, 09:50:29 AM
Quote from: gerry on November 13, 2009, 01:46:45 AM
anyone on here get caught out, seems to have being done with the launch of COD
Xbox console ban is 'permanent'
By Jonathan Fildes
Technology reporter, BBC News
Modern Warfare 2 on shop shelves
The ban may have been timed for the release of Modern Warfare 2
Thousands of Xbox 360 owners who have been cut off from Microsoft's Xbox Live service will have to buy a new console if they want to play online again.
Microsoft told BBC News that banned machines will be permanently barred and "unable to connect to Xbox Live".
A message displayed on affected consoles said there was "no recourse for terms of use violations".
Microsoft has barred as many as 1m gamers from Xbox live for modifying their consoles to play pirated games.
"Users of banned Xbox consoles can recover their profile to another, unmodified Xbox 360 console to resume their Live service," the firm told BBC News.
"The banned console will be unable to connect to Xbox Live."
However, modified consoles will still work offline.
'No recourse'
Microsoft said barring gamers was part of an ongoing drive to curb piracy.
But a statement from them suggests this latest wave was timed to prevent people from playing pirated versions of the widely-anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
We believe that even one modified console on the system is one too many
Microsoft
"We can assure you that if an Xbox Live member follows the Xbox Live terms of use, purchased a retail copy of Modern Warfare 2 and played the game on an unmodified Xbox 360, no action will be taken," the firm said.
Microsoft said that it had banned a "small percentage" of the 20 million Xbox Live users worldwide.
Many gamers modify their consoles by installing new chips or software that allows them to run unofficial - but not always illegal - programs and games.
anybody on here get caught out, seems to be done to correspond with cod
Xbox gamer on being cut off
Some BBC News website readers claimed that they had "modded" their consoles to allow them to make back-ups of games that they had already bought.
"Discs are very fragile things and some users like to have their games backed up," said Donald Glass of Aberdeen.
"After all you will have paid £40 for a new disc. It is my opinion that once you buy a disc you should be allowed to do whatever you want with the media as long as you do not break copyright laws."
Microsoft has not said how it was able to determine which gamers to disconnect.
"We do not reveal specifics, but can say that all consoles have been verified to have violated the terms of use," the firm said in a statement.
It said that gamers who had been barred were using their modified consoles to "play illegally pirated games".
"We believe that even one modified console on the system is one too many".
Industry figures suggest that piracy may cost the video game industry as much as £750m a year.
Reports have speculated that new "mods" could soon be on the market that allow gamers to get round the blocks.
Haven't been caught out as such but I have a real problem with this as there is no way to have the ban lifted apparently, even if you have been banned in error. My problem though is that a lot of people, who I know who have had to have their dvd drives replaced (because they have stopped working) have now fallen victim to the ban, likewise people who have bought second hand consoles or worse been given refurbished consoles from Microsoft
Just reading on the forum they'll investigate it now if you ask them, if you're trying it on though you lose your gamertag and all your content as well.
yeah I got my last one on ebay of "A1 gaming 4u" for £26.59 - they email it through right away. Cheapest I've seen.
Need help anyone. My live subscription expires at midnight tonight. What's the quickest and cheapest way to renew it?
Quote from: flantheman82 on January 12, 2010, 03:33:38 PM
Need help anyone. My live subscription expires at midnight tonight. What's the quickest and cheapest way to renew it?
Through XBox live.
Well lads have had an x box for a while now but have never went on x box live. I was wondering what exactly i need to get for this and how much would it cost? I have wireless broadband in the house.
If you want to have it wireless you'll need a wireless adapter that will cost 50 or 60 quid. Or you could run the cable from the router to the xbox (like me).
Then you'll need a subscription if you want to be a gold member, 30-35 quid for the year.
Boys I am thinking of biting the bullet and getting an xbox/ps3 - most of my friends are on xbox, so for llive play and game swapping Im thinking this might be the best bet.
Bear in mind I havnt had a video console since the first nintendo...
Any advice/tips?
Quote from: Puckoon on January 13, 2010, 09:10:31 PM
Boys I am thinking of biting the bullet and getting an xbox/ps3 - most of my friends are on xbox, so for llive play and game swapping Im thinking this might be the best bet.
Bear in mind I havnt had a video console since the first nintendo...
Any advice/tips?
give up work and get stuck in
what sort of tips are you looking for
What console to buy, what games to get, what accessories to get.
If I get the xbox, which version, the arcade or the elite?
I heard there was a xbox 720 coming out next year
Quote from: Puckoon on January 13, 2010, 09:19:27 PM
What console to buy, what games to get, what accessories to get.
If I get the xbox, which version, the arcade or the elite?
I fully recommend xbox elite. that will let you install the games your playing (meaning the xbox will be silent while you play, wont heat up etc) and will let you download from the xbox marketplace.
What sort of games do you think you'll like? If you like racing I fully recommend forza motorsport and the microsoft steering wheel!
Nah, no racing. Maybe some action games and sports. As well as a little rock band.
well there's plenty of good sports games, fifa, madden NFL, NHL, NBA, tiger woods etc.
"action" is a very wide genre!
Shoot em ups, basically.
Quote from: Puckoon on January 13, 2010, 10:52:33 PM
Shoot em ups, basically.
COD & Bad company (new one out in march probably best to wait for it) have to be on top of the list. People reave about gears of war, halo etc though they're not really my type of game but you might like them (I like to shoot people rather than creature like things). You should give GTA a go, not sure if you'll like it but it's one of my favourites.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on January 13, 2010, 11:01:42 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on January 13, 2010, 10:52:33 PM
Shoot em ups, basically.
COD & Bad company (new one out in march probably best to wait for it) have to be on top of the list. People reave about gears of war, halo etc though they're not really my type of game but you might like them (I like to shoot people rather than creature like things). You should give GTA a go, not sure if you'll like it but it's one of my favourites.
:o :o :o
what's so shocking about that? I love to run over people in GTA too.
Quote from: Mickey Linden on January 12, 2010, 04:13:46 PM
Well lads have had an x box for a while now but have never went on x box live. I was wondering what exactly i need to get for this and how much would it cost? I have wireless broadband in the house.
Get yourself a pair of powerline adpaters (200 Mbps) for about the same money as the offical wireless adapter (40-50 notes), it runs the signal through your electric cables so you don't need to drape ethernet cables about the house, its as fast as the best wireless and you never got a dropped signal (i was tortured with this using wireless).
They are plug and play so you can unplug it and use it for a laptop/desktop (unlike the official wireless connector) if you want or you can buy another one or two to build up the network. Anywhere you have a plug socket you have an internet and networking connection.
They really are the dogs dangles i have my four of them which i use for connecting to the internet and streaming media about the place.
Anyone here kno who might fix an xbox 360 for me?
Power and green light coming on OK but no picture getting to TV. Hopefully nothing too serious.
Could be just the scart lead or the scart connection at the back of the telly that is loose?
Can't see there being anything wrong with the xbox unit itself if the fan is running and lights are coming on.
Thought that myself so have ordered a new scart lead to check before I go opening it up.
I wouldn't go opening it up at all unless you are experienced at that sort of thing! How long have u got it? Microsoft warranty is pretty good and they'll fix most things hassle-free, but if the unit casing is opened at all the warranty is void.
Did u try anything else in that scart socket (like a dvd player) to see if that might be the problem? Or have u checked the xbox on a different tv?
QuoteThought that myself so have ordered a new scart lead to check before I go opening it up.
I wouldn't go opening it up at all unless you are experienced at that sort of thing!
I didn't mean me personally 118cmal, just before I go leaving it in for repair.
Oh right, i get ya! My bad! :D
anyone playing bad company 2? Just started it there this evening, only on single player because virgin media are a pack of c***ts, but it's excellent. I think it's better than COD!
Hey there,
being a member of the hard of hearing community, I have become reliant on the use of subtitles when watching movies.
I have some movies in avi file in hd quality on a memory stick that i also have the subtitle (.srt) file for.
I can watch the movies on my laptop with the subtitles but would love to be able to make use of the hd by watching it through the xbox. However, it doesn't seem to recognise the subtitle file.
Can anyone shed any light on how to rectify this or even suggest how i can hardwrite the subtitles into the movie without losing any quality.
thanks,
Quote from: delboy on January 14, 2010, 04:07:20 PM
Quote from: Mickey Linden on January 12, 2010, 04:13:46 PM
Well lads have had an x box for a while now but have never went on x box live. I was wondering what exactly i need to get for this and how much would it cost? I have wireless broadband in the house.
Get yourself a pair of powerline adpaters (200 Mbps) for about the same money as the offical wireless adapter (40-50 notes), it runs the signal through your electric cables so you don't need to drape ethernet cables about the house, its as fast as the best wireless and you never got a dropped signal (i was tortured with this using wireless).
They are plug and play so you can unplug it and use it for a laptop/desktop (unlike the official wireless connector) if you want or you can buy another one or two to build up the network. Anywhere you have a plug socket you have an internet and networking connection.
They really are the dogs dangles i have my four of them which i use for connecting to the internet and streaming media about the place.
Delboy, they sound like a great job alright! So basically do you have a cable from the router going into the wall through a socket, which runs the signal through the electricity cables, and then another adaptor in the socket beside the xbox with a cable going into it from the xbox?
I have had an xbox 360 for a few years now, but am only getting round to going online with it.
What is the best way to go about this, is all i need an xbox wireless router, and a live subscription for a year or so?
I have wireless in the house at the minute for my broadband connection. Is it simply a matter of connecting the wireless router to the xbox, and then logging into the subscription?
cheers
You're better running the cable from the router to the xbox, is that an option?
but yeah that's all you should need.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 26, 2010, 08:16:50 PM
You're better running the cable from the router to the xbox, is that an option?
but yeah that's all you should need.
Not an option, routers on a level below.
I take it Gold membership is the best to go for?
How do i go about watching sky thru my xbox? i currently subscribe to the sports, is it complicated ?
Quote from: The Worker on April 26, 2010, 08:21:31 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on April 26, 2010, 08:16:50 PM
You're better running the cable from the router to the xbox, is that an option?
but yeah that's all you should need.
Not an option, routers on a level below.
I take it Gold membership is the best to go for?
How do i go about watching sky thru my xbox? i currently subscribe to the sports, is it complicated ?
well the silver membership is free - gets you demos and that but to play online you need gold. You can get cheap codes on ebay - my last one I got was 26 quid from A1 gaming on ebay and they'll email the code straight to you.
not sure about sky, but I thought you'd have to sign up to their packages and pay again but could be wrong.
As far as I know to watch the sky through the xbox you need to sign up to the package and and pay for it. You can't just
Anyone got the new fifa world cup? is ther much difference between it and the fifa 10 game?
Quote from: The Worker on May 18, 2010, 09:38:15 PM
Anyone got the new fifa world cup? is ther much difference between it and the fifa 10 game?
Yes, quite a bit. I'd rather fifa 10
new maps out for cod on thursday,looks like a few good ones especially the funfair and the trailer park :)
Quote from: eiled in the bushes on June 01, 2010, 10:52:05 PM
new maps out for cod on thursday,looks like a few good ones especially the funfair and the trailer park :)
There's more coming out? I dont play it anymore but you'd think they'd fix the game and get rid of the sad cheaters! first
Started playing Gears of War again today, f**k it's some game.
How much do you think I could flog the following for?
A newish Xbox Arcade (played twice)
One controller
Forza
Halo
Splinter Cell (old one)
GTA Episodes from Liberty City
Got it off my brother but I just can't get into it and wanna off load it now.
QuoteA newish Xbox Arcade (played twice)
One controller
Forza
Halo
Splinter Cell (old one)
GTA Episodes from Liberty City
So 2 of the games you haven't even taken out of the wrapper? ;)
Quote from: under the bar on June 20, 2010, 09:27:26 PM
QuoteA newish Xbox Arcade (played twice)
One controller
Forza
Halo
Splinter Cell (old one)
GTA Episodes from Liberty City
So 2 of the games you haven't even taken out of the wrapper? ;)
No I actually opened them to read the books and smell the new game smell.
I jut put the lot up on Gumtree there for £70, just want to get rid.
you or the brother didnt give it much chance.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on June 20, 2010, 09:41:29 PM
you or the brother didnt give it much chance.
The brother already has an Xbox thats why he gave me the spare one.
I bought Tiger Woods 2011 game at the weekend. I tried playing it online but it is asking me for a code? Anyone know anything about this? I am able to play Fifa online no problem.
The code is in the box
It's on the outside of the back page of the booklet inside the box.
Need to pretty good to be playing online. Most of those guys eagle at least half a dozen holes and birdie the rest.
Anyone tried FIFA 11?
Playing it on PS3...
What's the verdict? Downloaded a demo of PES 2011 and the FIFA demo is in the process.
Not to bad but very similar to FIFA 10
Quote from: paco on October 01, 2010, 07:25:51 PM
Anyone tried FIFA 11?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 09:49:39 PM
Not to bad but very similar to FIFA 10
I agree, playing it all night and the general gameplay is the same as FIFA 2010 with updated teams.
playing FIFA too - love it
big improvements on the menu system in the career mode, thank God.
PES is shit.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
PES is shit.
I've read a few reviews saying it is gonna be good this year
cant see any change from the fifa world cup gameplay!
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:44:13 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:28:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
PES is shit.
I've read a few reviews saying it is gonna be good this year
Play the demo...
I wouldnt mind the demos they don't always be the same as the full version
Going by this review I will definitely buy it
http://ie.ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1124752p1.html
;) thanks Puck
Defiantly - I like that. :)
Quote from: The Worker on October 01, 2010, 10:48:07 PM
cant see any change from the fifa world cup gameplay!
it's not as sluggish as fifa world cup
players respond a lot quicker and make runs more, opposition players react a lot quicker too and don't stand like mellons.
In saying that the gameplay is never going to be majorly different, what do you boys expect?
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:44:13 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:28:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
PES is shit.
I've read a few reviews saying it is gonna be good this year
Play the demo...
I wouldnt mind the demos they don't always be the same as the full version
Going by this review I will definitely buy it
http://ie.ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1124752p1.html
;) thanks Puck
You don't pay any attention to the demos but would buy the game on the basis of one review? ???
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 11:07:29 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:44:13 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:28:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
PES is shit.
I've read a few reviews saying it is gonna be good this year
Play the demo...
I wouldnt mind the demos they don't always be the same as the full version
Going by this review I will definitely buy it
http://ie.ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1124752p1.html
;) thanks Puck
You don't pay any attention to the demos but would buy the game on the basis of one review? ???
Well yeah so what?
All the reviews I read have been positive btw,so I will be buying it.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 02, 2010, 12:58:48 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 11:07:29 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:44:13 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on October 01, 2010, 10:28:44 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on October 01, 2010, 10:22:22 PM
PES is shit.
I've read a few reviews saying it is gonna be good this year
Play the demo...
I wouldnt mind the demos they don't always be the same as the full version
Going by this review I will definitely buy it
http://ie.ps3.ign.com/articles/112/1124752p1.html
;) thanks Puck
You don't pay any attention to the demos but would buy the game on the basis of one review? ???
Well yeah so what?
All the reviews I read have been positive btw,so I will be buying it.
Edge reviewed it, gave it 6 and was very critical of it. only review I would trust
Played the PES 11 demo today,thought it was excellent much better than previous versions, and between that and all the good reviews I will be buying it without a doubt, might trade in Fifa 11 for it as my Fifa 10 is almost the same as it,bit of a waste of money tbh.
When I went to play my xbox this morning it said no profile was detected. When I tried to create a new profile it says that no storage device was detected. It was working fine last night. There should be a load of space left on the hard drive.
Anyone ever experience this before? How could I fix it?
http://www.next-gen.biz/features/pro-evolution-soccer-2011-review (http://www.next-gen.biz/features/pro-evolution-soccer-2011-review)
Pretty much agree with everything they say, especially the the bit on the 360 movement FIFA has and PES outdated animations. Each to their own but FIFA is the better game in every department. FIFA 10 was probably one of the best sports simulations ever created, it was going to be hard to improve on that this year and while the changes are not as noticeable, EA have kept it simple and refined a game which is probably still miles ahead of this years PES.
Everyone is entitled to their opinion on which one they like or to blindly stick to a series because of some misguided brand loyalty; but when you put the 2 side by side and look at them both objectively, there is only one winner. I for one don't see how the PES series can survive now, it's another dog of a game which will only force more people to try FIFA. PES 08 was the worst in the series and that coupled with the fact FIFA 09 was superb convinced me to switch. I know I've seen nothing to convince me of wasting 40 odd euros to switch back.
Anyone got one of these wee yokes?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-360-Wireless-Network-Adaptor/dp/B000AYTQ7O/ref=cm_lmf_tit_1_rlrsrs0
gentlemen, thinking about getting a Xbox 360 sometime in the near future - quick question, is it good to go to connect to the internet by wireless straight away or how does it connect for online play?
I was a big gamer in school and college but I have not played as much in recent years.
Im getting an XBox 360 soon and its my first console since the PS2 which I stopped playing about 3-4 years ago.
Is there a list of Must Play games for the 360 in the last few years I could look out for and get second hand?
Anyone want to give me their top 5? ;)
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 22, 2010, 01:48:43 PM
I was a big gamer in school and college but I have not played as much in recent years.
Im getting an XBox 360 soon and its my first console since the PS2 which I stopped playing about 3-4 years ago.
Is there a list of Must Play games for the 360 in the last few years I could look out for and get second hand?
Anyone want to give me their top 5? ;)
Some must haves but there is so much I could never pick my top 5
Modern Warfare 2
FIFA 11
Halo Reach
Rock Band 3
GTA4 (Just cause I think it's probably the first game that can be classed as a work of art)
Keep an eye out on Amazon over the next few days if your thinking of buying a console. They are having a massive sale for Black Friday and they were advertising Xbox 360 as having 60% off RRP but its first come first served i think.
Quote from: AbbeySider on November 22, 2010, 01:48:43 PM
I was a big gamer in school and college but I have not played as much in recent years.
Im getting an XBox 360 soon and its my first console since the PS2 which I stopped playing about 3-4 years ago.
Is there a list of Must Play games for the 360 in the last few years I could look out for and get second hand?
Anyone want to give me their top 5? ;)
Depends, what sort of games you like? There's loads of good games you can pick up for f**k all second hand.
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 22, 2010, 12:14:47 AM
gentlemen, thinking about getting a Xbox 360 sometime in the near future - quick question, is it good to go to connect to the internet by wireless straight away or how does it connect for online play?
I've had a long day but that question doesn't seem to make sense... ???
For anyone who cares...my top 5 would be (in no particular order):
COD: Modern Warfare 2
Gears of War (both of them)
Batman: Arkham Asylum
GTA4
Red Dead Redemption
All very similar games, don't care much for sports games any more and this year is the first year I won't be buying FIFA or Pro Evo! Would highly recommend having a look through Xbox Live Arcade, some brilliant older titles available for download.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 22, 2010, 06:45:51 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 22, 2010, 12:14:47 AM
gentlemen, thinking about getting a Xbox 360 sometime in the near future - quick question, is it good to go to connect to the internet by wireless straight away or how does it connect for online play?
I've had a long day but that question doesn't seem to make sense... ???
Yea I don't think it does either - bit of a brain fart while writing that it seems...
To simplify - how does a Xbox 360 connect to the internet, specifically for online play, is a wireless connection??
(think that makes sense)
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 23, 2010, 12:08:31 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 22, 2010, 06:45:51 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 22, 2010, 12:14:47 AM
gentlemen, thinking about getting a Xbox 360 sometime in the near future - quick question, is it good to go to connect to the internet by wireless straight away or how does it connect for online play?
I've had a long day but that question doesn't seem to make sense... ???
Yea I don't think it does either - bit of a brain fart while writing that it seems...
To simplify - how does a Xbox 360 connect to the internet, specifically for online play, is a wireless connection??
(think that makes sense)
The older consoles don't have wireless built in - you have to buy a wireless adapter separately which isn't the cheapest thing in the world and not the most reliable either I've heard.
The newer ones have wireless built in.
If I was using an older version without wireless I'd be tempted to use two of those things that carry data over your electric wires in the house - you just plug them into th socket and then plug your ethernet cables into them. Sounds a lot more reliable than the wireless and you can use them for things other than the xbox. I also think they're not far off the same price as the xbox adapter.
Quote from: take_yer_points on November 23, 2010, 10:26:43 AM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 23, 2010, 12:08:31 AM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 22, 2010, 06:45:51 PM
Quote from: Celt_Man on November 22, 2010, 12:14:47 AM
gentlemen, thinking about getting a Xbox 360 sometime in the near future - quick question, is it good to go to connect to the internet by wireless straight away or how does it connect for online play?
I've had a long day but that question doesn't seem to make sense... ???
Yea I don't think it does either - bit of a brain fart while writing that it seems...
To simplify - how does a Xbox 360 connect to the internet, specifically for online play, is a wireless connection??
(think that makes sense)
The older consoles don't have wireless built in - you have to buy a wireless adapter separately which isn't the cheapest thing in the world and not the most reliable either I've heard.
The newer ones have wireless built in.
If I was using an older version without wireless I'd be tempted to use two of those things that carry data over your electric wires in the house - you just plug them into th socket and then plug your ethernet cables into them. Sounds a lot more reliable than the wireless and you can use them for things other than the xbox. I also think they're not far off the same price as the xbox adapter.
Never had an issue with the wireless adapter at all, nor do I know of any one who has had.
i used to use these plugs with my PS3, i thought they where great as i always prefer hard-wired to wireless.
Bought the wireless adapter myself and 12 month's Xbox Live membership for just over £70. No complaints, think I put the link for it from Amazon a few pages back on this thread.
(http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd328/gerry-gaa/359221963.jpg)
got the dreaded 3 red ring last week, is my console fucked or is there anyway of fixin it?
You fancy trying the towel trick. Plenty of IT shops about the place offer a fixer no charge policy on the three rings so I think you should be grand. Mplex in Belfast and a place on Stockmans lane have a good rep for it.
Don't do the towel trick, it'll only make the problem worse. If you're anyway handy electronic wise there is a really cheap and easy way of fixing it. I've done it on about 6 consoles and it worked on all but one of them that just seemed to be completely banjaxed. It just involves taking the console apart and cleaning the thermal paste of the cpu and gpu (which is just plastered on) and applying new paste neatly. That might sound a bit complicated to those unfamiliar with the terms but there are kits you can buy on amazon with all the equipment you need as well as step by step instructions. They're only about 3-4 quid and sure as hell beats forking out 100+ for a new console. Here's a link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-360-RROD-Repair-Kit/dp/B003TU2XBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312035459&sr=8-1
Phone Microsoft support and ask if they will fix it free of charge, most likely they will.
thanks for the advice lads.
Quote from: fingerbob on July 30, 2011, 03:18:39 PM
Don't do the towel trick, it'll only make the problem worse. If you're anyway handy electronic wise there is a really cheap and easy way of fixing it. I've done it on about 6 consoles and it worked on all but one of them that just seemed to be completely banjaxed. It just involves taking the console apart and cleaning the thermal paste of the cpu and gpu (which is just plastered on) and applying new paste neatly. That might sound a bit complicated to those unfamiliar with the terms but there are kits you can buy on amazon with all the equipment you need as well as step by step instructions. They're only about 3-4 quid and sure as hell beats forking out 100+ for a new console. Here's a link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-360-RROD-Repair-Kit/dp/B003TU2XBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312035459&sr=8-1
I did this and replaced the x clips that hold the heat sinks down but still have the 3 rings - I'm not sure if I've missed a step or something
1) Took the xbox apart
2) Cleaned thermal paste off and applied new paste
3) Reconnected heat sinks using new screws and washers
4) Put all back together and turned it on
I've left it on for about an hour with the red rings flashing and tried restarting it (I'd read that sometimes you need to do this to give it time to start working again) but the red rings are still there. Any other advice before I go and fork out for a new xbox?
Quote from: take_yer_points on August 01, 2011, 03:35:06 PM
Quote from: fingerbob on July 30, 2011, 03:18:39 PM
Don't do the towel trick, it'll only make the problem worse. If you're anyway handy electronic wise there is a really cheap and easy way of fixing it. I've done it on about 6 consoles and it worked on all but one of them that just seemed to be completely banjaxed. It just involves taking the console apart and cleaning the thermal paste of the cpu and gpu (which is just plastered on) and applying new paste neatly. That might sound a bit complicated to those unfamiliar with the terms but there are kits you can buy on amazon with all the equipment you need as well as step by step instructions. They're only about 3-4 quid and sure as hell beats forking out 100+ for a new console. Here's a link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Xbox-360-RROD-Repair-Kit/dp/B003TU2XBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312035459&sr=8-1
I did this and replaced the x clips that hold the heat sinks down but still have the 3 rings - I'm not sure if I've missed a step or something
1) Took the xbox apart
2) Cleaned thermal paste off and applied new paste
3) Reconnected heat sinks using new screws and washers
4) Put all back together and turned it on
I've left it on for about an hour with the red rings flashing and tried restarting it (I'd read that sometimes you need to do this to give it time to start working again) but the red rings are still there. Any other advice before I go and fork out for a new xbox?
Did it change to two red lights at any point? You've missed a vital step. Before putting it all back together you have to overheat the gpu to let the thermal paste do its job (also make sure you really clean the past of thoroughly before reapplying. So basically you have to plug the xbox in while its still taken apart, but place the fan facing down on top of the cpu but NOT the gpu. You turn the xbox on for a 30 minutes or so and wait for the lights to change to just two which means the console has overheated. Then turn it all off and leave it to cool for a while and it should work. That's it as far as I can remember as it has been a while since I did it. Usually the kits have a step by step instruction guide that go into a lot more detail. Again there was one I tried all of this on a few times over and it didn't work. If you need anymore help give me a shout, sorry if that sounds a bit complicated!
Cheers - must give that a go this evening
just downloaded beta version of battlefield 3,a few glitches but hopefully any problems should be sorted out before the full release. looks like its gonna be awesome,cant wait.
My friend has two xboxs and is given me one for free which is nice of him. Do any of you know a good mod or chip so I can play homebrew games on. I will not be going online so it not be a probable getting blocked.
what do ya's make of the new fifa then?
Anyone got Battlefield: Bad Company 3? I had the last one and COD:MW2, but cant decide whether to go for BC3 or wait for MW3!
Quote from: paco on November 03, 2011, 10:41:19 AM
Anyone got Battlefield: Bad Company 3? I had the last one and COD:MW2, but cant decide whether to go for BC3 or wait for MW3!
Heard that Battlefield 3 is an incredible game and will overhaul Call of Duty this time around. Modern Warfare does look stunning as well so I am undecided as well ;D
Saw the trailer for GTA 5 and it looks very impressive. Finally, a return to San Andreas. Cant wait for this one with May 2012 being touted as a possible release date
Battlefield is great!!
I'm giving call of duty a miss this year, for the first time.
Got Battlefield last week and was very unimpressed just about to start Modern Warfare 3 although I never play online. Have played Arkham City and Gears 3 in recent weeks and would highly recommend both.
Quote from: David McKeown on November 04, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
Got Battlefield last week and was very unimpressed
The single player campaign is meant to be only alright. Battlefield really is designed for online play.
Quote from: David McKeown on November 04, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
Got Battlefield last week and was very unimpressed just about to start Modern Warfare 3 although I never play online. Have played Arkham City and Gears 3 in recent weeks and would highly recommend both.
Your doing well since it's not out till the 8th :P
I think the end of that sentence may have given away how I have it. Been available since last week
Quote from: David McKeown on November 04, 2011, 01:20:46 PM
I think the end of that sentence may have given away how I have it. Been available since last week
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/20109016/-/Product.html (http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-/20109016/-/Product.html)
http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2011/11/02/modern_warfare_3_for_xbox_360_leaked
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 04, 2011, 01:05:54 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on November 04, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
Got Battlefield last week and was very unimpressed
The single player campaign is meant to be only alright. Battlefield really is designed for online play.
The single player is shit!
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 04, 2011, 08:22:54 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on November 04, 2011, 01:05:54 PM
Quote from: David McKeown on November 04, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
Got Battlefield last week and was very unimpressed
The single player campaign is meant to be only alright. Battlefield really is designed for online play.
The single player is shit!
He's right thought Battlefield is intended as a multiplayer-first game. I remember back in the day passing many an hour playing battlefield 2 64 player multiplayer on the PC. People expecting a big singlet player campaign are mixing this game up with Battlefield: Bad Company. Which is not a sequel to.
Oh Ive played all the Battlefields previously on PC I just found all of them better than the current one is on the xbox. I wasn't expecting the greatest single player game ever made but I expected a good bit better. The Modern Warfare 3 single player is vastly superior even if it does seem to have included some disturbing content just to be controversial
Quote from: David McKeown on November 05, 2011, 08:44:34 AM
Oh Ive played all the Battlefields previously on PC I just found all of them better than the current one is on the xbox. I wasn't expecting the greatest single player game ever made but I expected a good bit better. The Modern Warfare 3 single player is vastly superior even if it does seem to have included some disturbing content just to be controversial
Now that I think of it I don't actually think there was a single player mode at all on Battlefield 2.
Finished the Modern Warfare 3 single player there. Good game better than MW2 but not as good as MW1. On to Skyrim tomorrow, hardto remember a better time for 360 games
Quote from: David McKeown on November 06, 2011, 12:50:53 AM
Finished the Modern Warfare 3 single player there. Good game better than MW2 but not as good as MW1. On to Skyrim tomorrow, hardto remember a better time for 360 games
Antrim looks great. Looking forward to that on my new laptop after chrimbo- gonna buy a whopper.
After getting a Xbox 360 there a couple of days ago - the 250 GB one with Call of Duty: World at War (I reckon it's an auld one)... Jaysus its a great job. Eventually got the Xbox Live thingy up and running so playing online full time
Any recommendations on games? Any decent strategy games out there or stick to the PC for games like that?
Quote from: Mac Eoghain on December 15, 2011, 06:56:56 PM
Dilemma guys - young fella wants new headset for 360 - main choices are:
(1) One of these wireless bluetooth boys like this: http://www.gamestop.co.uk/42122_Xbox_360_Wireless_Bluetooth_Headset_MW3.aspx (http://www.gamestop.co.uk/42122_Xbox_360_Wireless_Bluetooth_Headset_MW3.aspx)
(2) Turtle Beach wired with the puffy ear jobs for about £45
(3) Cheap as chips wired for about £10
Any recommendations?
Would go for one of the wired options. The wireless ones are poor for picking up sound.
Anyone get any good games over Christmas? I have ordered the new WWE game :-[ :-\ arriving any day now. £22.
Just got an xbox for xmas - use to have ps3 so still getting use to it. Any of you's playing fifa 12? Wouldn't mind gettin a few game tags gathered up so i could give you's a game. i'm not good but would be a bit of craic!
Got Battlefield 3 there just before Christmas - flipping deadly game! Haven't got the multiplayer up and running on it yet but I believe its the business too.
Picked up Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversay too. Obviously a bit dated now but not as much as you'd think after 10 years. Got it so I can kinda play the Halo series in order rather grab the most recent one first. The mulitplayer on it is very good - like you can play on your own in it against AI enemies
Anything else I should be on the lookout for??
i recommend you DONT buy mw3,same old shit,if you haven't got the reactions of a 15 year old you're fucked. Stick with the battlefield,online multiplayer is awesome, and its not full of boosting teenagers with all their hacks and cheats.
any good quiz games for xbox?
I'm starting to sound desperate but any fifa 12 players on here?
How in the name of Jaysus do ya get that Windows Media Centre working on your xbox??? It's flipping wrecking my head at this stage
Anyone sign up to lovefilm app on xbox? Is it worth it - do you get all the new realeases with lovefilm or is it even older stuff?
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on January 18, 2012, 12:32:10 PM
Anyone sign up to lovefilm app on xbox? Is it worth it - do you get all the new realeases with lovefilm or is it even older stuff?
I took the 1 month free trial a few months back, the selection is almost overwhelming with something like 70,000 films and that's not even including the TV series!
Quote from: paco on January 18, 2012, 02:25:52 PM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on January 18, 2012, 12:32:10 PM
Anyone sign up to lovefilm app on xbox? Is it worth it - do you get all the new realeases with lovefilm or is it even older stuff?
I took the 1 month free trial a few months back, the selection is almost overwhelming with something like 70,000 films and that's not even including the TV series!
Did you continue it after the trial? If not - Why not?
Lads, (because clearly none of the females on this board are allowed in this thread) I'm looking for a new game to buy and play...
At the minute I've got Halo Anniversay, CoD: World at War and Battlefield 3 but I've clear the Campaign modes and I've just been playing it online the last while and now.... I'm ready for another challenge..
Any suggestions???
And can I play Halo 2 on the Xbox360 and where would I get a copy?