13-05-2005 17:13									#241
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165 million transistors.

	13-05-2005 19:41									#242
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but does it play civ?

	13-05-2005 21:24									#243
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quote: Originally posted by Asher The HD is standard? Is there still going to be two variations at launch then?

Its all in a state of flux right now, according to Gamespot:

quote: Microsoft also hasn't discussed pricing or release dates just yet, and the contents of the final retail package are still in a state of flux. When we last spoke with company officials, they told us they're planning a worldwide holiday launch. And right now, the current package includes a 20GB hard drive, the base console, and a single wireless controller. Microsoft hasn't ruled out offering different retail packages just yet. Because the system components are so modular, the company can easily swap accessories in and out of the final package to create an attractive offering. It's very possible we'll see a completely different package after Microsoft gets more feedback on its 360 plans during E3.

Yet, according to Games Domain:

quote: Speculation has been rife that multiple, differently equipped versions of the 360 will be available at the console's launch, like a cheaper version with fewer accessories and no hard drive. "Perhaps," said Allard. "The system has been created in a modular way, but the plan right now is to launch with just one configuration, unless feedback from next week's E3 trade show indicates this would be an unpopular move."

	13-05-2005 21:39									#244
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quote: but does it play civ?

Probably not. There are not many strat games on the Xbox. It would be wise to keep your PC

	13-05-2005 22:41									#245
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4541961.stm

	13-05-2005 22:50									#246
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Some pictures... Mmmm, nice TV

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	13-05-2005 22:50									#247
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With a different faceplate

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	13-05-2005 22:51									#248
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And another faceplate

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	13-05-2005 22:52									#249
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Another view of the controller

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	13-05-2005 23:09									#250
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For all those pictures of the X-Box 360 on its side I just don't see that happening in real life. You can't easily put a DVD or a game disk into the machine when it is on its side like that. Also I heard a cool romur about there being a Linux OS that you can install on the Xbox that will allow you to stream videos, audio, and (the most important feature) play NES games. Basically turns it into a pc.

	13-05-2005 23:10									#251
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quote: Originally posted by nostromo Some pictures... Mmmm, nice TV

I beleive that TV is the new Samsung HDTV which MS is pushing as a companion to the X-Box 360.

	13-05-2005 23:16									#252
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin For all those pictures of the X-Box 360 on its side I just don't see that happening in real life. You can't easily put a DVD or a game disk into the machine when it is on its side like that. Also I heard a cool romur about there being a Linux OS that you can install on the Xbox that will allow you to stream videos, audio, and (the most important feature) play NES games. Basically turns it into a pc.

The Linux Xbox thing has been out for like 3.5 years.

	13-05-2005 23:27									#253
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I'd be upset if they shipped it with only one controller. That would be so obviously just an attempt to make people pay another $30-$40 in order to make the machine work the way 90% of users want it to work.

	13-05-2005 23:59									#254
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Consoles have come with one controller forever.

Considering the massive value of the equipment already in the box, I find it amazing someone would whine about coming with one controller...

	14-05-2005 00:24									#255
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quote: Originally posted by Asher Consoles have come with one controller forever. Considering the massive value of the equipment already in the box, I find it amazing someone would whine about coming with one controller...

Yes, I've never understood why people have complained so vehemently about consoles having a 200-300 price tag, especially when you consider how much cheaper that is than getting a comparable gaming PC, where a video card alone can cost 250-300 dollars.

	14-05-2005 00:43									#256
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Though I do think Oerdin had a good point re: console on its side. How does the CD easily load that way? Unless it is like laptop CD drives, where you have to click the CD into the drive.

	14-05-2005 01:01									#257
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It is a marketing gimmick. No one will ever use it like that.

	14-05-2005 01:03									#258
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Some people use the PS2 vertically

	14-05-2005 01:08									#259
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How does it work with the DVD drive?

	14-05-2005 01:12									#260
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I dunno

	14-05-2005 01:13									#261
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It is possible to put a CD in the drive with it sideways, but it is extremely cumbersome.

	14-05-2005 01:14									#262
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I'd imagine so... but all the promotional stuff has the XBox 360 vertically, like that is the way it is supposed to be.

	14-05-2005 01:20									#263
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Maybe they are trying to make it appear more sleek/slim.

Some screenies from upcoming 360 titles:

	14-05-2005 01:21									#264
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Maybe they should have used a slot-load system like the one they use in the iMac

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	14-05-2005 01:29									#265
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quote: Originally posted by Asher Consoles have come with one controller forever. Considering the massive value of the equipment already in the box, I find it amazing someone would whine about coming with one controller...

I haven't bought a consol in years but my Atari 2600 came with two, my original Nintendo came with two, and the Sega my friend had back in high school came with two.

Also how many controllers can play at once without going online? I don't think I could ever justify paying a monthly fee to play online when I already pay for broadband and most PC games offer free MP. Sure, the Ever Quest crowd likes to pay to play but most other genres don't.

	14-05-2005 01:30									#266
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4 controllers

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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui How does it work with the DVD drive?

Do you guys really load the discs that often? I don't do it that often, one game stays in for a while til I finish it. I can tilt it over to load it, tilt it back when done.

	14-05-2005 05:46									#268
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Yeah, I tend to switch games fairly often. I usually keep a story driven game in the console, but I'll switch it out when I want to play a quick game in a sports title.

	14-05-2005 06:40									#269
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quote: Originally posted by Asher Do you guys really load the discs that often? I don't do it that often, one game stays in for a while til I finish it. I can tilt it over to load it, tilt it back when done.

I use my Xbox to watch DVD's, and I rent movies quite often.

	14-05-2005 06:51									#270
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Can somone explain to me why Verto is allowed to post huge -ass pics? I'm not allowed to go beyond 800x600...

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