Archive for December, 2005
TeamXbox give us the details and review on the 360 VGA cable.
Different from the HD cable set, this cable has a vga output for using with a computer monitor or other display that accepts VGA.
The resolutions available through this cable are:
640×480 (4:3) VGA
848×480 (16:9) Widescreen ...
12.5.05 | Accessories | Read more
Gamersreports have shown us how to wire up the 360 headset adapter to use any headset we want.
You basically unscrew the adapter housing, unsolder the wires from the 360 live headset, and resolder the wires from any other headset.
I recommend that you pick up a female headset (mini) plug ...
12.5.05 | Accessories, FAQ | Read more
If you haven't yet played or seen the new COD 2 on the 360, check out these new screen shots.
This is arguably the best game currently available on the 360.
If you like war or military games, definitely check this one out.
Check out my COD 2 review roundup.
More Call of Duty 2 Screens ...
12.5.05 | Games | Read more
Here are some screen shot comparisons of the original Xbox vs Xbox 360 games. First up, Madden football:
Nice eh?
Next up, Kong, on a Standard Def TV:
HD makes a huge difference, but look at the standard TV difference! Wow, that's quite the next gen step.
Found via Joystiq
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12.2.05 | Console, News | Read more
Well, it looks like the free media remote deal offered with the Premium console purchase is about over.
According to this document we just talked about here, the next shipment to Best Buy will not include the remote offer.
Bummer.
Maybe you'll be lucky enough to snag one that has the inc ...
12.2.05 | Accessories, News | Read more
Here's a scan of a reported corporate memo that the next Xbox 360 shipments for Best Buy will be December 16 to Dec. 18.
The stores are to have 20 minimum of the Pro systems on the 18th. Whether they'll be selling some on the 16 and 17 is not stated for sure.
At least there will be more ava ...
12.2.05 | Console, News | Read more
GameShout reports that gamers are saying the 360 is scratching game disks which basically makes them worthless. The problem is, Microsoft won't replace the disk, but will repair the console. They offer a free copy of Perfect Dark Zero as a replacement, but that does no good if you already have or ...
12.2.05 | Console, News | Read more
IGN have written up a review on the new Xbox 360 controller. As many have proclaimed its greatness, the controller unsurprisingly gains a 9.0 rating, out of 10.
Though it's not really a technical review and reads more like commentary, they cover all the bases pretty well.
The main thing in ...
12.2.05 | Accessories | Read more
Well, the European launch for the Xbox 360 has come and gone. The UK sold out of units within hours, probably just long enough for the buyers to reach the register.
"The Xbox 360 has virtually sold out in the UK as gamers rushed to snap up Microsoft's next generation games console, say ret ...
12.2.05 | Console, News | Read more
As gamers grow increasingly frustrated in the US, as most have not been able to find an Xbox 360 in stock, our fellow UK brethren are already feeling the squeeze.
The Xbox 360 will get its official midnight launch at video game retailer Game's flagship store in London's Oxford Street.
A Game ...
12.1.05 | Console, News | Read more