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GameInformer's E3 predictions, MS first
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This would be beyond surprising. And very stupid. Given how close the release date is, they need to start pushing it in a BIG way at E3. I expect their booth to be 75% playable X360 games.
I hope these truly are just plain guesses, and not based on stuff they've heard reliably.
Shogmaster
Member
I distinctively remember @E3 2001, being able to play XBox games on hand. I really don't see why they would change this.
Waiting to see what they have to say about Sony and Nintendo.
The MS predictions are probably about the easiest to make.
I would be a bit surprised that there would not be at least a handful of playable stuff.
Maybe stuff is still not up to full speed as the GPU (or CPU) may not be finished yet?
Be hard to get true framerates running G5's and some current top line video cards.
We will see a good amount of footage.
Personally, I do not see 2 different models.
If it indeed does not ship with a HD in box, MS better hope the HD sells good.
Seems like some of their strategy is dependent on the HD.
The MS predictions are probably about the easiest to make.
I would be a bit surprised that there would not be at least a handful of playable stuff.
Maybe stuff is still not up to full speed as the GPU (or CPU) may not be finished yet?
Be hard to get true framerates running G5's and some current top line video cards.
We will see a good amount of footage.
Personally, I do not see 2 different models.
If it indeed does not ship with a HD in box, MS better hope the HD sells good.
Seems like some of their strategy is dependent on the HD.
MY PREDICTIONS:
-360 will be backwards compatible with Xbox when you attach the HD add-on. edit: It might not work at first, but a software update later on could enable it on HD equipped systems.
-Halo 2.5 will not only have online co-op and multiplayer over live, it'll have the single player mode with some of the best next-gen visuals of launch. This "port" is not being done by Bungie's main team, but only overlooked by them to ensure quality.
-Add-on will cost $89.00 for the 40 gig version. $140 for the 120 gig.
-DVR and WebTV support will only be possible with the add-on, but not at launch. Sometime down the road, Microsoft will release each through Xbox LIVE as downloads (for a price). Less confusion, easy integration. Also, Microsoft will later introduce its own "ITUNES" type store through Xbox LIVE to sell music, games, movies and more using the same concepts. The "Xpod" could also be introduced at that time and plugged into 360 in the expansion slot. In the beginning it's 100% about games, but later, extra, easy to add features is a certainty. Video Chat and Live Arcade 360 will be introduced as well. edit: You'll be able to put your tivo'd shows and movies onto your video-equipped "Xpod" for extremely easy on the go viewing.
-360 will come with a ~2 gig scratch disk built into *every* unit. Mainly for load times reduction and possibly game saves and music, but not downloaded content.
-360 will have wireless built-in for controllers, customer keyboard/mouse (in the future), and wifi support. With Wifi, the unit will not only let you connect to LIVE, it will likely let you stream music and probably video off your home network. You'll also be able to set up LAN parties much more easily
-hmmm let's see, what else.... Halo 3 for near PS3 launch... 360 and PS3 neck and neck in marketshare... MS partners with or buys one or two pretty big devs. 360 yields very healthy profits for MS (finally!) after 2.5 years on the market (game royalties + microtransactions + LIVE + extra 360 services + ad integration = WOW).
-360 will be backwards compatible with Xbox when you attach the HD add-on. edit: It might not work at first, but a software update later on could enable it on HD equipped systems.
-Halo 2.5 will not only have online co-op and multiplayer over live, it'll have the single player mode with some of the best next-gen visuals of launch. This "port" is not being done by Bungie's main team, but only overlooked by them to ensure quality.
-Add-on will cost $89.00 for the 40 gig version. $140 for the 120 gig.
-DVR and WebTV support will only be possible with the add-on, but not at launch. Sometime down the road, Microsoft will release each through Xbox LIVE as downloads (for a price). Less confusion, easy integration. Also, Microsoft will later introduce its own "ITUNES" type store through Xbox LIVE to sell music, games, movies and more using the same concepts. The "Xpod" could also be introduced at that time and plugged into 360 in the expansion slot. In the beginning it's 100% about games, but later, extra, easy to add features is a certainty. Video Chat and Live Arcade 360 will be introduced as well. edit: You'll be able to put your tivo'd shows and movies onto your video-equipped "Xpod" for extremely easy on the go viewing.
-360 will come with a ~2 gig scratch disk built into *every* unit. Mainly for load times reduction and possibly game saves and music, but not downloaded content.
-360 will have wireless built-in for controllers, customer keyboard/mouse (in the future), and wifi support. With Wifi, the unit will not only let you connect to LIVE, it will likely let you stream music and probably video off your home network. You'll also be able to set up LAN parties much more easily
-hmmm let's see, what else.... Halo 3 for near PS3 launch... 360 and PS3 neck and neck in marketshare... MS partners with or buys one or two pretty big devs. 360 yields very healthy profits for MS (finally!) after 2.5 years on the market (game royalties + microtransactions + LIVE + extra 360 services + ad integration = WOW).
thorns said:
I thought I heard something like that too, but the waters are pretty muddy at the moment between what MS has actually said, what's been leaked, what's been rumoured (and come true) etc. etc. I can't remember for sure if this was officially confirmed or not, in other words.
Chittagong
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These predictions are so retarded that I'm scared that they might even be true. Why would someone make idiots out of themself so close to E3 by predicting things like "no first-party games on the booth" or that "Live accounts do not migrate". Does not compute.
Would that be some sort of flash memory?
Sounds to me that a 40 GB HD would run about the same price. OEM prices for a 40 GB drive have to be pretty cheap nowadays.
I do think there will be some playable stuff. 4 or 5 games.
I do think they will give roughly the amount of games available in "the launch window".
No price nor a exact date will be given. Will say holiday season.
I would have to think the Live accounts would remain. Must not put any GAF'ers in any stress.
sol5377 said:MY PREDICTIONS:
-360 will be backwards compatible with Xbox when you attach the HD add-on. edit: It might not work at first, but a software update later on could enable it on HD equipped systems.
-Halo 2.5 will not only have online co-op and multiplayer over live, it'll have the single player mode with some of the best next-gen visuals of launch. This "port" is not being done by Bungie's main team, but only overlooked by them to ensure quality.
-Add-on will cost $89.00 for the 40 gig version. $140 for the 120 gig.
-DVR and WebTV support will only be possible with the add-on, but not at launch. Sometime down the road, Microsoft will release each through Xbox LIVE as downloads (for a price). Less confusion, easy integration. Also, Microsoft will later introduce its own "ITUNES" type store through Xbox LIVE to sell music, games, movies and more using the same concepts. The "Xpod" could also be introduced at that time and plugged into 360 in the expansion slot. In the beginning it's 100% about games, but later, extra, easy to add features is a certainty. Video Chat and Live Arcade 360 will be introduced as well. edit: You'll be able to put your tivo'd shows and movies onto your video-equipped "Xpod" for extremely easy on the go viewing.
-360 will come with a ~2 gig scratch disk built into *every* unit. Mainly for load times reduction and possibly game saves and music, but not downloaded content.
-360 will have wireless built-in for controllers, customer keyboard/mouse (in the future), and wifi support. With Wifi, the unit will not only let you connect to LIVE, it will likely let you stream music and probably video off your home network. You'll also be able to set up LAN parties much more easily
-hmmm let's see, what else.... Halo 3 for near PS3 launch... 360 and PS3 neck and neck in marketshare... MS partners with or buys one or two pretty big devs. 360 yields very healthy profits for MS (finally!) after 2.5 years on the market (game royalties + microtransactions + LIVE + extra 360 services + ad integration = WOW).
You sound awfully like open_mouth_for_big_hairy_balls.
AB 101 said:
HD would make the unit bigger/hotter than it needs to be. And smaller flash (using the companies MS already partnered with) could prove to be cheaper initially and much cheaper as time goes on and technology improves. Even 1Gig would do the trick for mp3 music rips, game saves and scratch space for improved game load times.
Sounds like I am going to be annoyed and gouged to death.
It still sounds like MS is going to have to hope the HD sells well for their master plan to work.
Yeah, flash memory does seem like its going to drop pretty quickly but once MS is locked in to an amount, thats it. And at this time, 2 GB would be the MOST that it would have.
It will serve some purpose but not as good at the HD in the current XBox.
Well, even if the HD is optional, the unit is going to have to be sized to accomodate it latter.
I really think it needs to be standard.
If not and there are optional sizes, I will get the biggest drive available.
Just always seems support is always guarqnteed if its built in. The HD is one selling point of the existing model.
deadhorse32
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Shogmaster
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SantaCruZer said:
System launch vs game launch comparo? Who knows. :|
Barry Lightning
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bloke said:
i'm not buying it. the system drops in november, for crying out loud...in addition, i'm sure quite a few journalists have already played 1st party 360 titles, as you can bet xbox 360 will grace the covers of many magazines this month to coincide with e3 and the system's announcement.
Guy LeDouche
Banned
when are the Sony/Nintendo predictions coming?
Might help guage accuracy, or (based on Blim's reaction) might just provide more laughs.
Might help guage accuracy, or (based on Blim's reaction) might just provide more laughs.
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