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[Wario64]

 

[fiddlestick]

looks like a pimped out dell optiplex.

 

[dorio]

What a waste of a great design.

 

[HyperionX]

Has anyone realized that this thing only supports ONE wired controller? Looks like not only will there be no HDD as standard you're also forced to spend some $40 + 42 for a wireless controller that comes with a battery pack and recharge kit if you ever want 2 players.

 

[swoon]

god that's ugly and what a fatty controller. the hdd slot is almost good. bleh.

 

[Chittagong]

Has anyone realized that this thing only supports ONE wired controller? Looks like not only will there be no HDD as standard you're also forced to spend some $40 + 42 for a wireless controller that comes with a battery pack and recharge kit if you ever want 2 players.

I really am curious to know how you came to this conclusion.

 

[PhatSaqs]

Has anyone realized that this thing only supports ONE wired controller?

Uhh. No.

 

[element]

Has anyone realized that this thing only supports ONE wired controller?

there are two slots in the front.

 

[sangreal]

Has anyone realized that this thing only supports ONE wired controller?

No, because the rest of us realize there are 2 (+1 in the back so 3) USB ports.

Also, you can buy a splitter for more.

 

[Ruzbeh]

Also, you can buy a splitter for more.

How much is that? $80?

 

[sangreal]

How much is that? $80?

Probably. But hopefully you can just use a standard USB hub.. so $5

 

[element]

How much is that? $80?

$10. It is Universal Serial Bus

 

[Calidor]

How much is that? $80?

:lol

 

[GeoramA]

I want some more PS3 pics already

 

[HyperionX]

there are two slots in the front.

Those are memory units. I see only one slot.

 

[sangreal]

Those are memory units. I see only one slot.

You must be looking at the IR receiever. The USB ports are behind the little cover on the right/bottom.

 

[HyperionX]

No, because the rest of us realize there are 2 (+1 in the back so 3) USB ports.

Also, you can buy a splitter for more.

I wasn't aware that the controllers are USB based. Is this true?

Anyways, put controllers in the back sounds highly annoying in of itself.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Also, you can buy a splitter for more.

who confimed that?

especially now with the ms peripheral licensing

 

[sangreal]

I wasn't aware that the controllers are USB based. Is this true?

Anyways, put controllers in the back sounds highly annoying in of itself.

Yes, they are USB. They will work on PCs as well.

 

[HyperionX]

Nevermind. Seems like I was wrong about the controller thing. *Eats minor crow*

Still, from 4 wired controllers to 3 is still a downgrade.

 

[sangreal]

who confimed that?

especially now with the ms peripheral licensing

Robbie Bach. Then again he also said wireless would be standard :lol

DEN: Which almost seems a step backwards. If you’ve got 4 player support, why are there not 4 controller ports?

Bach: Well, predominantly, because the base SKU we’re shipping here is going to be wireless, and if you want to have 4 players, people will be able to get splitters, just like you can on a PS2 and play 4 players. It is just one of those things where you have to decide what you’re going to optimize for, and for us, we think wireless… there will still be people who will want to use wired, which is why we’ll supply one, but we think wireless is going to be the direction of the future.

 

[AlphaSnake]

Best controller ever. Fact.

 

[SuperPac]

Isn't there supposed to be a difference between the look of the "Core" unit and the "360"? Any pictures of those to compare?

 

[The Faceless Master]

Robbie Bach. Then again he also said wireless would be standard :lol

:lol yeah that quote is pretty fucked when you look at it now... maybe with the splitters "like ps2" he means a $59.99 "xway-tap"

 

[mrklaw]

is the remote IR? I guess it'd have to be to control the TV volume, but it would have been nice to be RF as well, so I could stuff the 360 in a cupboard.

 

[element]

Those are memory units. I see only one slot.

 

[sangreal]

Why doesn't that controller have the gray back? That looked much better. Will I have to buy a premium version? :lol

Isn't there supposed to be a difference between the look of the "Core" unit and the "360"? Any pictures of those to compare?

Yes, apparently $299 doesn't cover the price of the chrome dvd face.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Isn't there supposed to be a difference between the look of the "Core" unit and the "360"? Any pictures of those to compare?

 

[citrus lump]

Why are there 360's sitting around that tree? It's like a little picnic.

 

[Shawnwhann]

Damn those pics are sexy.

I don't know about you guys but my anger has subsided over the price point for the new console. It pisses me off that the HDD is not standard, but word is that the HDD will still help with loading times should developers support it. I've paid 499 for a 40GB Ipod back in 2003, 500 for an import PSP with Ridge Racer, and 550 for a Pioneer CD deck for my old car. When I consider those other exorbitant electronic purchases, the Xbox 360 premium package does not seem too bad at all. My rationalization is somewhat based off of my new job fresh out of college, and as a result I will be having alot of disposable income very soon.

The only thing that may stop me from getting the 360 is the lack of compelling software. I want to see footage of real gameplay from the likes of PDZ, Madden 360, NBA 2K, Project Gotham 3, and DOA4 as those are the games I am look at for the launch. As of right now, I am not impressed. I will wait until I see near final footage to make an ultimate decision on the 360. I am hopeful things will come together though.

Regardless, I am wondering if some of you had a reaction like me. First, "FORGET THIS CRAP" followed by "OH WELL IT BETTER BE WORTH IT". It sucks being an early adopter sometimes.

 

[Lo-Volt]

That isn't much of a difference, then. I don't necessarily have a problem with the look of the Xbox 360 Core, either.

 

[Tamanon]

Bleah.....I just hate the Concave look of it. Means you can't stack it with other consoles/items.

 

[Cloudy]

hawt!!!

 

[Particle Physicist]

Bleah.....I just hate the Concave look of it. Means you can't stack it with other consoles/items.

you can stack it on an xbox.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Damn those pics are sexy.

I don't know about you guys but my anger has subsided over the price point for the new console. It pisses me off that the HDD is not standard, but word is that the HDD will still help with loading times should developers support it. I've paid 499 for a 40GB Ipod back in 2003, 500 for an import PSP with Ridge Racer, and 550 for a Pioneer CD deck for my old car. When I consider those other exorbitant electronic purchases, the Xbox 360 premium package does not seem too bad at all. My rationalization is somewhat based off of my new job fresh out of college, and as a result I will be having alot of disposable income very soon.

The only thing that may stop me from getting the 360 is the lack of compelling software. I want to see footage of real gameplay from the likes of PDZ, Madden 360, NBA 2K, Project Gotham 3, and DOA4 as those are the games I am look at for the launch. As of right now, I am not impressed. I will wait until I see near final footage to make an ultimate decision on the 360. I am hopeful things will come together though.

Regardless, I am wondering if some of you had a reaction like me. First, "FORGET THIS CRAP" followed by "OH WELL IT BETTER BE WORTH IT". It sucks being an early adopter sometimes.

yeah my anger has subsided too.. i feel like an idiot now for actually wanting a 360 again now that i'm calmer...

 

[Stinkles]

Bleah.....I just hate the Concave look of it. Means you can't stack it with other consoles/items.

You can stack it fine, and the concavity allows better airflow between shit.

 

[GhaleonEB]

yeah my anger has subsided too.. i feel like an idiot now for actually wanting a 360 again now that i'm calmer...

I'm calming down, but still really bummed that the HDD will never be as fully utilized as it could be. That was a big selling point for me.

I've decided to hold back on buying one until Halo 3 launches. Lots of XBox games to catch up on, plus I can afford to buy Stubbs now that I'm not an early adopter.

The new avatar stays, though.

 

[goodcow]

Worst controller ever. Fact.

Fixed.

 

[neptunes]

I dunno guys, after seeing the packaging for the low-end version I kinda want one now.

 

[element]

Fixed.

have you held it yet goodcow? it is butter.

 

[Chittagong]

Tidbit:

notice that the premium version has the ESRB ratings logo. This means that there is videogames content included. Speculate away!

 

[Mrbob]

I wonder how MS will split up the skus?

I say 80/20 in favor of the premium package.

Tidbit:

notice that the premium version has the ESRB ratings logo. This means that there is videogames content included. Speculate away!

Demos? Backwards compatbility needs to be rated? MS said content would be preloaded on the hdd.

 

[Wario64]

I dunno guys, after seeing the packaging for the low-end version I kinda want one now.

i want one too!

 

[PhatSaqs]

Tidbit:

notice that the premium version has the ESRB ratings logo. This means that there is videogames content included. Speculate away!

Fuck.

$399 360
$50 Extra wireless controller
$120 2 games

Fuck.

 

[StrikerObi]

Seriously goodcow. I'm a Nintendo fan but it's flat out truth that the 360's controller is fucking perfect.

 

[The Faceless Master]

Tidbit:

notice that the premium version has the ESRB ratings logo. This means that there is videogames content included. Speculate away!

XBOX LIVE ARCADE!

 

[MassiveAttack]

 

[Stinkles]

Seriously goodcow. I'm a Nintendo fan but it's flat out truth that the 360's controller is fucking perfect.

Even the weight of the batteries causes a near perfect balance in your hands. Also, it rumbles, which really does separate it from the previous king - Wavebird.

 

[Miburou]

Why is there an Ethernet cable in the core system package?

 

[Porridge]

What a boring design.

I love the original Xbox's look much more than this (even though the only person who'll agree with me is the guy who designed it.) There was just something about the fact that it was huge and could kill a baby.