X-Box Questions

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11-11-2007, 07:34 PM
iWrestle

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Originally Posted by Oisterboy

Well, since I'm getting my first pay check soon (and my dad just paid me for babysitting his dogs for the night)...I decided I want an X-Box. Originally, I only wanted the old X-Box...but, I found out there are some games for the 360 I really want.

I guess my first question is...what are the odds of a new X-Box coming out? I know, its a next gen console...but, it seems like the 360 is mad old to me? As I post this, I feel stupid for even asking...but, it concerned me.

Are there any RPG's for the 360? Anything thats NOT a FPS? I mean, I love HalfLife and Halo...but, I need some toned down games too. Viva Pinata looks really good to me, hows that?

How does X-Box Live work? Is it a monthly thing, or yearly?

Are there any accessories that are MANDATORY for me to be satisfied with the console?

Anything I should know before hand? Like, do all the old X-Box games work on the 360? Is it still malfunctioning like it used to?

Thanks guys :3

Im getting the xbox 360 elite at the end of the month.

You can buy xbox subscriptions monthly or yearly.

I think you would want a mic for online play.

but if i may add to the questions , what is the difference between gold , silver and bronze memberships , ect.
11-11-2007, 07:38 PM
GoFlyAKite

I'll try to answer even though I don't have an 360.

It'll be along time before the next gen consoles come out.

Yes, there are tons of good RPG's for the 360, I've heard.

I believe you can pay monthly, or yearly for live.

Accessories? Maybe a headset for xbox live. Some bundles come with a headset though.

I'm not sure about backwards compatibility. But probably a yes.

And I think they have fixed the problems.
11-11-2007, 07:43 PM
foolishmofo

Quote:

Originally Posted by iWrestle

Im getting the xbox 360 elite at the end of the month.

You can buy xbox subscriptions monthly or yearly.

I think you would want a mic for online play.

but if i may add to the questions , what is the difference between gold , silver and bronze memberships , ect.

Theres only Gold and Silver memberships..

They almost have the same features but with silver you won't able to play games online... buy you can play mmorpg games sence.. its seperated subscriptions:eye:
11-11-2007, 07:53 PM
TheJESTERJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oisterboy

Well, since I'm getting my first pay check soon (and my dad just paid me for babysitting his dogs for the night)...I decided I want an X-Box. Originally, I only wanted the old X-Box...but, I found out there are some games for the 360 I really want.

I guess my first question is...what are the odds of a new X-Box coming out? I know, its a next gen console...but, it seems like the 360 is mad old to me? As I post this, I feel stupid for even asking...but, it concerned me.Not for a while, will there be a new X-Box. Don't worry bout it.

Are there any RPG's for the 360? Anything thats NOT a FPS? I mean, I love HalfLife and Halo...but, I need some toned down games too. Viva Pinata looks really good to me, hows that?Oblivion is a good RPG, Phantasy Star Online is pretty fun, FFXI is always good. Blue Dragon, from what I've heard, is great. There are plenty of RPG's on the 360, they just don't always get as much attention as the FPS's do. Don't know about Viva Pinata though. =\

How does X-Box Live work? Is it a monthly thing, or yearly?You can buy cards at a store, that give you a month, 3 months, or a year. Or you can put a credit card on your account and pay yearly. It is about 50$ a year, plus extra for all the shit you buy on there(maps,videos,etc)

Are there any accessories that are MANDATORY for me to be satisfied with the console?Headset, but I'm assuming you're going to get the Premium, so it'll already come with it. Don't be a dumbass and get the Core, because the Core sucks balls. Big ones. It doesn't come with a hard drive, which is a pretty big deal. Another accessory you could think about getting is a keyboard. That's pretty optional though, unless you're lookin to get somethin like FFXI or PSU.

Anything I should know before hand? Like, do all the old X-Box games work on the 360? Is it still malfunctioning like it used to? The new ones, as far as I know, don't overheat like the old ones. They do however, have a chance to get the red ring shit. I still haven't gotten it, but Microsoft gives you a 3 year warranty the moment you buy your 360. Also, DO NOT move your 360 while playing a game. It will scratch the shit out of the disk inside. So, if you got it standing on its side, be careful so it won't fall. Or you could buy a stand. Also, most of the famous/good original x-box games work on the 360. They have a list on the 360 website. They're adding more as time goes by I think. =\

Thanks guys :3

That's it.
11-11-2007, 09:08 PM
NekoAdz

tbf as you seem to only want a new console and are not after something life changing.

If you want Online Play and are planning to play on a HD-TV. Buy the Preimum package

It has the HDMI cables, Headset, Ethernet Cable, 20 gig HDD and 1 month of Xbox live for free.

The Premium is really the only decent package out there. Its worth the extra 50-70 pound because the extras add upto alot more
11-11-2007, 09:27 PM
shevrock

get an elite. it takes care of almost all you need. plain and simple.
11-11-2007, 10:24 PM
NekoAdz

Quote:

Originally Posted by shevrock

get an elite. it takes care of almost all you need. plain and simple.

Elite costs god knows how much more for a Black Skin basically the premium is just as good =/
11-11-2007, 10:51 PM
Dead Eyes

oh and dont forget, for online play every account you make on your xbox gets a month free subscription. But if you want gamerscore, friends, and stats and save games tracking you have to pay.
11-12-2007, 03:10 AM
GoFlyAKite

I might get a PS3 soon, its price is down so much now. It's as low as the 360, and there both only $80 over a Wii.
11-12-2007, 07:20 AM
ZeroBlade

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oisterboy

Well, since I'm getting my first pay check soon (and my dad just paid me for babysitting his dogs for the night)...I decided I want an X-Box. Originally, I only wanted the old X-Box...but, I found out there are some games for the 360 I really want.

I guess my first question is...what are the odds of a new X-Box coming out? I know, its a next gen console...but, it seems like the 360 is mad old to me? As I post this, I feel stupid for even asking...but, it concerned me.

Are there any RPG's for the 360? Anything thats NOT a FPS? I mean, I love HalfLife and Halo...but, I need some toned down games too. Viva Pinata looks really good to me, hows that?

How does X-Box Live work? Is it a monthly thing, or yearly?

Are there any accessories that are MANDATORY for me to be satisfied with the console?

Anything I should know before hand? Like, do all the old X-Box games work on the 360? Is it still malfunctioning like it used to?

Thanks guys :3

Eternal Sonata. Great little RPG for the X360.
Go Elite 360. Its black...yet there are very few if any black 360 accessorys/replacements out there. So, treat it well.