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Xbox 360 unveiled, pics inside (Engadget)
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why do you expect that exactly?trmas said:
a 9 core cpu running at 4 GHz would be encased inside a box that's only twice the size of the slimline ps2, along with an all new standard optical drive and state of the art nVidia gpu, ports, buses and power supply?
nice expectations. not practical, but nice.
Pedigree Chum
Banned
System's form is nice, but the face needs an overhaul. It's just not aesthetically pleasing.
Controller OTOH is hot shit, pure sex.
Overall: Who gives a fuck what the console looks like, as long as the games are great. People put too much weight on console design, when the controller should be heavily critizised (as that is what matters when interacting with a game).
Controller OTOH is hot shit, pure sex.
Overall: Who gives a fuck what the console looks like, as long as the games are great. People put too much weight on console design, when the controller should be heavily critizised (as that is what matters when interacting with a game).
imastalker co.
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you know, i really wish that's what they actually would've decided to do. i don't care who you are, no one can argue against HAL 9000.Goreomedy said:Where were you when the first picture was released?
I don't want this to sound like damage control, so first of all I will say that if MS has done an awful job keeping information regarding the industrial design of the console a secret in the last month.
However, there are several factors stacked against MS from having a clean "surprise" showing at E3 2005 compared to previous console unveilings. Several of them they can only blame on themselves:
1) Huge increase in interest by the general public in gaming (so new systems are awaited with much more anticipation, increasing the chances of pre-launch leaks)
2) Continued proliferation of the internet, camera phones, and general information sharing technology
3) Microsoft's desire to have a tremendous announcement this May unparalled to any console announcement in history. When the PS2 was announced, hardcore gamers took notice and waited with bated breath, but few casual gamers knew anything of the PS2 until it was already a success in the marketplace. Now with the X360 announcement, MS wants all consumers interested in entertainment (gaming or otherwise) to take notice. All major gaming and non-gaming publications already have access to screenshots, final hardware renders, logos etc. much sooner and in greater quantity than they have in the past. Oh, and let's not forget the 30 min informercial they've secured on global television. That introduces hundreds if not thousands of potential leaks.
However, there are several factors stacked against MS from having a clean "surprise" showing at E3 2005 compared to previous console unveilings. Several of them they can only blame on themselves:
1) Huge increase in interest by the general public in gaming (so new systems are awaited with much more anticipation, increasing the chances of pre-launch leaks)
2) Continued proliferation of the internet, camera phones, and general information sharing technology
3) Microsoft's desire to have a tremendous announcement this May unparalled to any console announcement in history. When the PS2 was announced, hardcore gamers took notice and waited with bated breath, but few casual gamers knew anything of the PS2 until it was already a success in the marketplace. Now with the X360 announcement, MS wants all consumers interested in entertainment (gaming or otherwise) to take notice. All major gaming and non-gaming publications already have access to screenshots, final hardware renders, logos etc. much sooner and in greater quantity than they have in the past. Oh, and let's not forget the 30 min informercial they've secured on global television. That introduces hundreds if not thousands of potential leaks.
Smiles and Cries
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Hitler Stole My Potato said:
Sorry but GAF is the only thing that matters
The Faceless Master
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:lol :lol :lolPG2G said:
Smiles and Cries
Member
Ecrofirt said:
I'm very sure someone will start an online business just selling the little red light for the X360
The Faceless Master said:
??? Controller S is by far the best controller on the market.
That system looks like ass. Microsoft certainly gets a big F on the aesthetics.
EDIT: I should qualify, I think the current PS2 looks stupid too (better than the lunchbox Gamecube, though). In fact, I can't think of a single piece of consumer electronics I think looks nice. Just make them f'in functional and I'll be happy.
Pack of Wild Rats
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I agreeNerevar said:
Remember the last time there was leaked xbox 360 shots?
one was a promo shot of the console and a cameraphone shot of the controller.
People were praising the console and completely trashing the controller.
Now there was a promo shot of the controller released and a cameraphone shot of the console.
NOW the console is getting ragged on and people are praising the controller.
Dopeyfish am confused :<
one was a promo shot of the console and a cameraphone shot of the controller.
People were praising the console and completely trashing the controller.
Now there was a promo shot of the controller released and a cameraphone shot of the console.
NOW the console is getting ragged on and people are praising the controller.
Dopeyfish am confused :<
TheTurtleTitan
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It looks OK I guess. I'd really like to see it flat from all angles though.
Chittagong
Gold Member
JayFro said:
It's not about being an MS hater - I prefer Xbox over other consoles and will pick up Xbox 360 on launch.
It's about Microsoft sucking in design vision. While Xbox 360 is not nearly as ugly as the monster known as Xbox, it's still not a "WOW!". Although to be fair, Microsoft doesn't have much experience in hardware, so it's hard for them to deliver in industrial design front, so I guess this effort is ok from that background. I expect PS3 to be visionary and cool.
The Faceless Master
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controller s sucks, duke forever!Nerevar said:
hell, i'd rather use a dual shock 1 than a s
good thing the 360 controller has addressed some of the issues with the s, like placement of back/start...
i'll have to wait and see how the black/white replacements work out tho...
and the two tone color looks sweeeeeeet
Chittagong said:
This is also why I think MS will have a hard time cutting into the Playstation fanbase. It isn't just that Sony Playstation is the most popular line: Sony is also a consumer electronics company. Playstation line is a natural extension to the Sony product line and an area of expertise they have over MS.
maximum360
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Looks ok....better than the xbox. What does it matter anyway? I'm more interested in what I'll play on it that what it looks like. I guess that's the same reason why I don't obsess over boxart. YOU CAN'T PLAY BOX ART!
IMO, all the consoles this gen looked horrible. The Gamecube was a lunchbox, the xbox was a painted black brick, and the PS2 was a lopsided, reject vcr.
Also, though I'm not excited by the color of the controller I'm interested to see (or more specifically feel/experience) the changes.
IMO, all the consoles this gen looked horrible. The Gamecube was a lunchbox, the xbox was a painted black brick, and the PS2 was a lopsided, reject vcr.
Also, though I'm not excited by the color of the controller I'm interested to see (or more specifically feel/experience) the changes.
I am probably alone on this but I prefer the original Xbox's look.
I HATE that the top of the 360 is fatter than the bottom (when vertical) - this is why I didn't like the PS2's design - I like symmetry. I will just never be able to position this new MS console vertically or horizontally without thinking "that just looks wrong!"
If both ends were the same size, if the disk tray door was white like the rest of the console, and if the disk tray was centered, I would really dig this design. As it is though it's just all too "off".
Love the controller, but the console just looks like a mess to me.
And that camera looks like it was shipped in directly from the 80s.
BTW someone mentioned that remote button could say "Live TV" not "Line In". I thought the same thing - no-one's commented on it since it was suggested though.
I HATE that the top of the 360 is fatter than the bottom (when vertical) - this is why I didn't like the PS2's design - I like symmetry. I will just never be able to position this new MS console vertically or horizontally without thinking "that just looks wrong!"
If both ends were the same size, if the disk tray door was white like the rest of the console, and if the disk tray was centered, I would really dig this design. As it is though it's just all too "off".
Love the controller, but the console just looks like a mess to me.
And that camera looks like it was shipped in directly from the 80s.
BTW someone mentioned that remote button could say "Live TV" not "Line In". I thought the same thing - no-one's commented on it since it was suggested though.
Pedigree Chum
Banned
Yup, only thing I didn't like was the white/black buttons. Now that they're done away with the X360 controller is sex. Pure sex people, PURE SEX!!!
MassiveAttack
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"Please make next system stackable, Gates-san!"
"Sorry kid, but stacking sucks."
Gahiggidy
My aunt & uncle run a Mom & Pop store, "The Gamecube Hut", and sold 80k WiiU within minutes of opening.
Don't see what's so special about the controller. It has pretty much the same functionality and layout as the old one. I mean, seriously, it does nothing to advance video gaming.
Will that be Microsoft's overall contribution to the industry with thier new console? "Same stuff you had the last 5 years, only shinnier!!"
Will that be Microsoft's overall contribution to the industry with thier new console? "Same stuff you had the last 5 years, only shinnier!!"
Bluemercury
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Gahiggidy said:
According to Drinky, yes..................
Pedigree Chum
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Gahiggidy said:
If it ain't broke, why fix it? If you want innovation wait till Rev is released, then you can stick the heating/vibrating controller on your nut sack with wreckless abandon. For the rest of us, we'll be gaming on traditional pads with no problems.
Smiles and Cries
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what is this talk of not final hardware?
MS would go through the hassle of showing this on a MTV worldwide event and not be final?
Not final and the launch date is November?
Get serious... live with it, it will grow on you, many got used to that huge black-green Brick
MS would go through the hassle of showing this on a MTV worldwide event and not be final?
Not final and the launch date is November?
Get serious... live with it, it will grow on you, many got used to that huge black-green Brick
MassiveAttack
Banned
Bluemercury said:
According to Sony, it's XBOX 1.5....
Bluemercury
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Pedigree Chum said:
No matter how much you try to stop time you cant, you know that dont you???
Smiles and Cries
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what did Drinky say?Ramirez said:
DrForester
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stackable on the Xbox....
So does that like a official confirmation for no backwards compatability?
So does that like a official confirmation for no backwards compatability?
Sqrt_minus_one
Member
I think the d-pad going to be difficult to reach, this is the only thing I see wrong with the controller.
On a side note I am getting the feeling that people prefer analogue sticks to d-pads. I am one who thinks the PS2's d-pad was great to put it mildly. I just find analogue sticks fiddly, comments/thoughts anybody ?
On a side note I am getting the feeling that people prefer analogue sticks to d-pads. I am one who thinks the PS2's d-pad was great to put it mildly. I just find analogue sticks fiddly, comments/thoughts anybody ?
At this point Gyroscope controllers don't sound like such a bad idea after all. Controllers still cannot reach maximum functionality with several genres of games so regurgitating the same old designs for next gen seems rather pointless. The console doesn't look that bad just 1 or 2 not so great design choices and the color doesn't mesh well with its casing. If PD0 is everything it is supposed to be that design wouldn't stop me from owning one.
Bluemercury
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nitewulf said:didn't they make online gaming totally mainstream? that's a pretty big advancement you know. IIRC nintendo...never mind
mainstream=pay to play??? give me a break..........i call mainstream a game like Counter strike or day of defeat..........where i dont have to buy a game a then pay even more to play it online.........i really hope Nintendo does this right.........if they dont they surely wont see my money to play on their online service.