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weiland79

So i just put a deposit on the new X box. I've been thinking about getting the system for a while now, well since Mass Effect and Splinter cell didn't come out for PS3.

I'm just wondering what else i will need to get me up and running HDMI cables etc. I've heard that you need to buy quite a few peripherals for the system, is this true?

And of course a few recomended games please, no multiplatform titles as i probably have it on my PS anyway.

calex71

The new one should have everything you need out of the box, with the exception of a hdmi cable.

Shiminay

A Live subscription and some Billy Bucks - some pretty fun games on the marketplace that you may not have had on PSN.

cableguy.ie

Depends on what type of game your looking for. But here are a few
Fable 2
Halo
Left for Dead
Dead rising Can be got cheap at the moment and is a good fun game.
Gears of War 1+2
Here are a couple of good xbox live games

Battlefield 1943
Trials
Chime
Peggle
Toy Solider.

Loads more as well

weiland79

Thanks guy's. How come there is no sticky thread for recommended games like over on the playstation forum, it can be kinda handy.

NotorietyH

You'll want to buy yourself a play and charge kit too for the controller. Or not if you have rechargeable batteries.

Get some Microsoft points. Buy Shadow Complex and 'Splosion Man. Thank me later :P

+1 for Fable II too

MiCr0

how are you planning on connecting to the internet?

the old xboxs just have ethernet and needed a wifi adaptor

the new "slim" version has this built in

weiland79

MiCr0 wrote: »

how are you planning on connecting to the internet?

the old xboxs just have ethernet and needed a wifi adaptor

the new "slim" version has this built in

I have the PS running through a wireless router. Is this possible with the new Box?


Should probably have asked dude in shop these questions,but i know you guy's love being helpful;)

NotorietyH

weiland79 wrote: »

I have the PS running through a wireless router. Is this possible with the new Box?


Should probably have asked dude in shop these questions,but i know you guy's love being helpful;)

The new Xbox model will have Wireless built in, older models need a peripheral. If it's the new Slim/short model you're getting you're grand for connecting to wirelessly.

weiland79

It's probably asking a bit much but, will the PS headset work as it is essentially just a fancy phone headset?

Oh yeah it is the S model

rizzla

weiland79 wrote: »

It's probably asking a bit much but, will the PS headset work as it is essentially just a fancy phone headset?

Oh yeah it is the S model

No it won't but a headset should come with the Xbox.

weiland79

Groovy!

calex71

Someone already mentioned a Gold Live membership for playing online but didnt stress not to buy it from the xbox directly as they are half the cost if you buy from some websites

Never give the xbox the credit card lol

Grumpypants

I guess games wise it will be mainly the exclusives you missed

Gears of war 1 & 2
Mas effect 1 & 2
Splinter cell conviction.
Frontlines (its old around 2008 but i thought it was pretty dam good only finished it last week still stands up to most other shooters)

That would be a good start, a play and charge kit. The new slim xbox pretty much comes with everything you really need everything else is just personal preference if you don't like the wired head set there is a wireless one.

PM sent about where you can pick up a few accessories and games cheap.

iMuse

If your into racing games Forza 3 is a must buy. Also recommend Alan wake

marco_polo

The proper Orange Box FTW.

Patsy fyre

Also download the sky player as its brilliant and free aslong as you know somebody with a sky box! Extreamely handy for watchin premier league football and movies on demand!
Oh and get a turtle beach headset!

NotorietyH

If you're getting a Turtle Beach headset get the PX21s as you can use them with both the PS3 and 360.

weiland79

HI guy's i just have a question about online. It's really more to do with downloading patches etc.

I don't really want to pay to play online as i'm happy enough to play on my PS3, but will i be able to download patches without paying for the service.

Thanks. Ian...

Grumpypants

weiland79 wrote: »

HI guy's i just have a question about online. It's really more to do with downloading patches etc.

I don't really want to pay to play online as i'm happy enough to play on my PS3, but will i be able to download patches without paying for the service.

Thanks. Ian...

Yip A silver account is free

SeantheMan

weiland79 wrote: »

Thanks guy's. How come there is no sticky thread for recommended games like over on the playstation forum, it can be kinda handy.

Because everyone has a different opinion on which games are good/bad.
It's all about taste.

That and there are sites like metacritic.com which will give you the best games based on the "average" review score from multiple sites magazine.

There ye go .. http://www.metacritic.com/games/xbox360/

Rough guide to good games I suppose


Rank / Game Title / Average Review Score

All-Time High Scores
1 Grand Theft Auto IV 98
2 BioShock 96
3 Orange Box, The 96
4 Mass Effect 2 96
5 Red Dead Redemption 95
6 Gears of War 94
7 Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, The 94
8 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 94
9 Halo 3 94
10 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 94
11 Braid 93
12 Street Fighter IV 93
13 Fallout 3 93
14 Gears of War 2 93
15 Guitar Hero II 92
16 Rock Band 92
17 Forza Motorsport 3 92
18 Batman: Arkham Asylum 92
19 Rock Band 2 92
20 Super Street Fighter IV

calex71

Agree that opinions vary, for example there's a couple on that list that should be nuked from orbit imo. Such as the Modern Warfare and halo games, Fable 2 not being there in top 20 is a surprise as is Bioshock's absence to name but 2 , wait no it is, new glasses for me please. but shadow complex is also missing.

weiland79

I might regret this question but here goes anyway.

Gears or Halo for my first xbox fps.




Runs away and hides behind the couch........

NotorietyH

weiland79 wrote: »

I might regret this question but here goes anyway.

Gears or Halo for my first xbox fps.




Runs away and hides behind the couch........

Well Gears is techincally not a FPS so...:P

Either way I'd go with Gears. I enjoyed it more than Halo.

Suit Up

Gears for me too.

weiland79

NotorietyH wrote: »

Well Gears is techincally not a FPS so...:P

Either way I'd go with Gears. I enjoyed it more than Halo.

It's not?

NotorietyH

weiland79 wrote: »

It's not?

It's a cover based 3rd person shooter like Uncharted.

EDIT: In terms of the shooting it's like Uncharted. There's no platforming etc and it's more action-y than Uncharted.

weiland79

NotorietyH wrote: »

It's a cover based 3rd person shooter like Uncharted.

Really? Huh! learn something new everyday, kinda seals the deal then Gears it is.

MarcusFenix

NotorietyH wrote: »

It's a cover based 3rd person shooter like Uncharted.

yup and i'll +1 for gears, no pleasure like cutting a locust in half with blood sweat and dignity splattering the screen! :mad:

weiland79

Dude isn't your name that of one of the characters in Gears? You'll forgive me for thinking that your opinion may be somewhat biased. And any such advice may be taken with a large pinch of salt.:D:D:D:D:D

MarcusFenix

weiland79 wrote: »

Dude isn't your name that of one of the characters in Gears? You'll forgive me for thinking that your opinion may be somewhat biased. And any such advice may be taken with a large pinch of salt.:D:D:D:D:D

I'll lancer your ass biaaatch!:D:D And yes I happen to have a namesake in that game pure coincidence! Although it does help with the chicks:cool:

weiland79

HI guy's.

Something over on the PS forum caught my attention. Is it true that you cannot lay the Xbox down flat, even if this is the position it will always be in?

MarcusFenix

bull....excrement.....;)

gizmo

weiland79 wrote: »

HI guy's.

Something over on the PS forum caught my attention. Is it true that you cannot lay the Xbox down flat, even if this is the position it will always be in?

What? God no! The console can be placed either horizontally or vertically, depending on preference.

If there is a chance it could get knocked over then go with the former. I've had mine in both positions over the years and have never had an issue with either.

Grumpypants

you cant lie it down when its turned on. As in you have it on its side and its reading the disk dont move it to put it down flat. Switch it off and then put it down flat.

MarcusFenix

Ya i learnt the hard way, the very very very hard way, the wrecked MW2 and Street Fighter V way!!! Nice little engraved ring on the disc apres that little misadventure!!:(

WarZoneBrother

weiland79 wrote: »

So i just put a deposit on the new X box. I've been thinking about getting the system for a while now, well since Mass Effect and Splinter cell didn't come out for PS3.

I'm just wondering what else i will need to get me up and running HDMI cables etc. I've heard that you need to buy quite a few peripherals for the system, is this true?

And of course a few recomended games please, no multiplatform titles as i probably have it on my PS anyway.

I am on the same boat as you apart from the fact that I have a 360 and have never really played but I am really keen on playing it now with the wi-fi

weiland79

WarZoneBrother wrote: »

I am on the same boat as you apart from the fact that I have a 360 and have never really played but I am really keen on playing it now with the wi-fi

cartman91?

WarZoneBrother

weiland79 wrote: »

cartman91?

Thats the one

weiland79

Ahhhh I'm torn between Mass effect 2 and Splinter cell as my free game on Friday. I'm thinking ME2 for longevity and replayability, but damn i do love a good SC game.

gizmo

weiland79 wrote: »

Ahhhh I'm torn between Mass effect 2 and Splinter cell as my free game on Friday. I'm thinking ME2 for longevity and replayability, but damn i do love a good SC game.

Assuming you've played Mass Effect then ME2 is a no-brainer. Actually, if you haven't then pick ME1 up while you're in there, it should be dirt cheap.

MarcusFenix

weiland79 wrote: »

Ahhhh I'm torn between Mass effect 2 and Splinter cell as my free game on Friday. I'm thinking ME2 for longevity and replayability, but damn i do love a good SC game.[/QUOTE

Free game???

KaiserGunner

weiland79 wrote: »

Ahhhh I'm torn between Mass effect 2 and Splinter cell as my free game on Friday. I'm thinking ME2 for longevity and replayability, but damn i do love a good SC game.

Yeah id definitely go for Mass Effect 2, I couldnt put it down when I bought it on release date. As a previous poster said you should play ME 1 first though if you havent already played it.

NotorietyH

Mass Effect 2 is the best game I've played this year.

Splinter Cell Conviction isn't. :P

Gunmonkey

Go for ME2, it is an amzaing piece of 1's and 0's.

NotorietyH

Thehut has Splinter Cell for just over €20 today. Alan Wake too, both worth picking up for that price.

http://www.thehut.com/games/platforms/xbox-360/tom-clancy-s-splinter-cell-conviction/10047707.html

weiland79

MarcusFenix wrote: »

weiland79 wrote: »

Ahhhh I'm torn between Mass effect 2 and Splinter cell as my free game on Friday. I'm thinking ME2 for longevity and replayability, but damn i do love a good SC game.[/QUOTE

Free game???

Yeah 1 of the bundles is the Xbox plus any game i want for 250 euros. Or 270 for extra controller and 4 games i wouldn't be interested in like Lego Batman etc...

weiland79

So i went with Splinter cell and mass effect 1. Spent 2 hours chatting to a friend on live and didn't really get to play anything at all

And i have to go out with me moth after work tonight.

The Gods are conspiring against me this weekend.:mad:

Grumpypants

weiland79 wrote: »

So i went with Splinter cell and mass effect 1. Spent 2 hours chatting to a friend on live and didn't really get to play anything at all

And i have to go out with me moth after work tonight.

The Gods are conspiring against me this weekend.:mad:

You have a moth ??

weiland79

Grumpypants wrote: »

You have a moth ??

Yes yes this is a very handy site for us lonely games nerds.
www.RussianEuro.com:D