Archive for December, 2005
Ok, the 360 disks are only scratched when you move the console from horizontal to vertical or vertical to horizontal.
Check out the video of exactly how this happens.
If you're an industrious kinda guy (or chick), and don't mind working on the innards of your 360, the guys over at Llama.co ...
12.7.05 | Console | Read more
Today, Asobo Studios released a new teaser trailer for their next-generation racing game, Gran Raid Offroad, which is coming to the Xbox 360 video game system and entertainment from Microsoft.
Check the video out, this game looks like a blast!
View the trailer here at Team Xbox
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12.7.05 | Games | Read more
Now that is some serious BLING for your 360. A solid gold faceplate weighing about 2.25 pounds. That's over $20,000 in gold!
This thing is up for auction at ebay.
Let's see, who do I know that might want this thing...
Via Joystiq
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12.7.05 | Accessories | Read more
Have you been wondering where the baseball gaming goodness is on the 360?
Well here's your answer.
MLB 2K6 is due out Spring of 2006, just in time for the new season.
Press Release - Via 360 Insider
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12.7.05 | Games, News | Read more
Consumer Reports just wrote up their take on the new 360 console.
Here's a summary of what they thought, with my own thoughts in (parentheses):
What they liked:
Stunning images and sound (The HD generation baby!)
Expanded online capabilities (Yes, Xbox Live is the bomb)
Multimedia versat ...
12.6.05 | Console | Read more
IGN has a decent article about the problems the 360 has had so far.
First they mention lockups/freezing.
If you have this problem, make sure your power supply brick is well ventilated.
If that doesn't cure the problem, call Microsoft at 1-800-4MXBOX. They'll help you determine if you have a ...
12.6.05 | Console, News | Read more
Trusted reviews gives a thorough 9-page review of the Xbox 360 console. These brits pull no punches, so you can count on the real low-down from these guys.
Overall: 9 out 10
"When you’ve been anticipating something for a long time you often find yourself disappointed when you finally s ...
12.6.05 | Console | Read more
Condemned: Criminal Origins is one of the top launch games for the 360. This screamtastic title has become very popular with the horror crowd.
Here is a review roundup for Condemned:
Team Xbox -8.2
It’s great to see a first-person melee title like this available at launch and it is de ...
12.6.05 | Games | Read more
I'm a maniac for racing games, and the Need for Speed series has always satisified.
That doesn't stop with the latest game - Need for Speed Most Wanted. Don't just take my word for it, here is a solid review roundup. Then take her for a spin and see for yourself.
Xbox Addict - 94%
The ...
12.5.05 | Games | Read more
Reports show that 40,000 Xbox 360 consoles have been sold on eBay. That's 10% of the estimated 400,000 to have been sent to North America.
I hate the fact that this is going on. Many gamers and gift-buyers are falling for the outrageous prices at ebay.
I know some people waited in the cold a ...
12.5.05 | Console, News | Read more