X360 game reviews start appearing (Kameo, PGR3 etc.)

LookingFor

No PD0 reviews yet.

Project Gotham Racing 3
http://xbox360.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3145713&did=1 - 10.0

Amped 3
http://xbox360.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3145673&did=1 - 7.0

Kameo
http://xbox360.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3145712&did=1 - 7.0
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...er/review.html - 8.7
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/666/666667p1.html - 8.4

Madden 2006
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/666/666658p1.html - 8.0

NBA 2K6
http://xbox360.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3145672&did=1 - 7.0
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/666/666970p1.html - 7.8

Kameo seems a little disappointing - particularly because it's apparently so short. PGR3 looks like it'll be the standout, unless PD0 pulls a surprise.

One of the most worrying things, though, is that in a couple of the IGN reviews (Kameo and PGR3 video reviews), they say that if you played them on a normal TV (not a HDTV), the jump in graphics over the current generation isn't that big at all

Deadwing

The HDTV thing is a bit of apin in the ass tbh, basically they want you to shell out on a brand new console, then on a brand new (f*cking expensive) tv just so you can appreciate the graphics properly? And iirc, you cant even watch TV on a HDTV here? Can you just hook them up to a pc monitor by any chance? That way youd get the resolution without having to shell out on a hdtv :rolleyes:

monkeyfudge

I assure you that a HDTV is completely capable of displaying regular television.

My problem with it is that I'll have to get a VGA adapter for my HDTV. The XBox 360 doesn't come with a DVI or HDMi connection... whichs seems like a bit of a waste.

LookingFor

Deadwing wrote:

The HDTV thing is a bit of apin in the ass tbh, basically they want you to shell out on a brand new console, then on a brand new (f*cking expensive) tv just so you can appreciate the graphics properly? And iirc, you cant even watch TV on a HDTV here? Can you just hook them up to a pc monitor by any chance? That way youd get the resolution without having to shell out on a hdtv :rolleyes:

You can hook it up to a PC monitor, but it might be a bit of a pain in the ass (it would be for me at least). It'll look better than a SDTV though, yes.

I think they ought to handle this carefully (retailers/MS) - lots of people could be pretty disappointed if it's actually the case that you really need a HDTV.

Zapp Brannigan

I think the Full (400 euro) version of the 360 comes with a HD cable rather than a regular scart, that could cause alot of problems.

ShiverinEskimo

Is it not a hybrid cable similar to the advanced cable of the original xbox - came with scart, s-video and the phono-jack tpe inputs (yellow for vid and then l and r sound) - fairly sure it'll be similar for the new one.

Zapp Brannigan

ShiverinEskimo wrote:

Is it not a hybrid cable similar to the advanced cable of the original xbox - came with scart, s-video and the phono-jack tpe inputs (yellow for vid and then l and r sound) - fairly sure it'll be similar for the new one.

Ah, if that's he case then everything is gravy once more. Still debating whether I should get one for Christmas though...

LookingFor

Another review, IGN gave PGR3 an 8.8:

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/667/667076p1.html

What really makes this game next-generation? It's not really the gameplay. It's the graphics and presentation. Visually, PGR3 is set up to look absolutely gorgeous when in 720p or 1080i. It's still pretty in 480p, but it looks more like an Xbox game to be honest. The high-def setting makes a world of difference. If you don't have a High-definition set-up, look into it quick!