Official Xbox 360 Thread

[James]

Tiger Woods 07 demo up. Neat!

Too bad it absolutely refuses to download. EA's servers appear to be connected by a 14.4 dial-up modem at the moment.

James

[Nash]

There's a rumor going around that that 360 and 3 games promo for $360 that Fry's accidently posted last night might be an indicator of a 360 price drop in the next week or two.

I called them to see what's up with that deal and they said they took it down; however, they'll be putting it back up at the end of the week, so maybe the rumor is true.

[Rem]

I called them to see what's up with that deal and they said they took it down; however, they'll be putting it back up at the end of the week, so maybe the rumor is true.

Didn't microsoft come out and say they wouldn't lower the price before chirstmas??

[Tojo]

I opted for a warranty instead. I'll get Dead Rising before the week's out though, plus all the XBLA foolishness.

Wait until next sunday. $40 at Best Buy next week.

[marwan]

I'm still annoyed they don't sell cell phones with cameras like that over here. It's bullshit.

yes they do. The Sony Ericsson K750/W800/W810 is just as good. they have the best 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and macro mode. btw, the phone i listed all have the same camera, just different exterior shells to differenciate them from the K series and the W series which is the walkman version of the K series.

and yes the U.S is way behind in terms of the mobile phone market, due to the 850mhz band.

K750:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_k750-1090.php

W800:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_w800-1089.php

W810:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_w810-1402.php

Those are some awesome shots. Looks like it was taken with a 3.0 megapixel. What type of phone do you have??

thanks!

I'm using a Sony Ericsson K800i. it's a 3.2 megapixel camera phone with autofocus and a kick ass macro mode. the phone is also a GSM/3G phone with tons of other features including panoram pictures(K750/W800/W810 has panorama too). This is what it looks like.





panorama pic...



more pics and info here

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsso...tures-1485.php

full specs:
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_k800-1485.php

dunno if it's out in the U.S yet, if it is, it'll go under K800a(a for american). If it's not out, i higly recommend the ones i mentioned above.

ok i got carried away, back to xbox 360

[g0zen]

Is that 80 dollar deal still going on? I'd check but I'm at work and TNL is
more surreptitious like.

Valid until 10/16/06

[Cowutopia]

That's probably when the price drop occurs. Great.

[bahn]

yes they do. The Sony Ericsson K750/W800/W810 is just as good. they have the best 2 megapixel camera with autofocus and macro mode. btw, the phone i listed all have the same camera, just different exterior shells to differenciate them from the K series and the W series which is the walkman version of the K series.

and yes the U.S is way behind in terms of the mobile phone market, due to the 850mhz band.

That's an understatement, but that should change with the advent of the 4G network soon.

[sedition]

Phantasy Star Universe 360 Open Beta Starts October 11

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SEGA is proud to announce the start of the Open Beta for Xbox 360 on October 11th!. This will be the first chance to play the newest addition to the long running Phantasy Star series. The Beta test period is expected to run until October 18th and will allow participants to play through a portion of the online game. We encourage users interested in the Multiplayer aspects of Phantasy Star Universe to check out all there is to see in the Beta environment!

Getting started is extremely easy! If you want to participate you must have an active Xbox Live Gold account. The Beta will be available for download on the Xbox Marketplace between October 11th and October 12th. Once you have the beta downloaded, you'll be able to play immediately! Once online, we highly recommend the following activities to get the most out of this Open Beta period:

Create Your Character - Construct the perfect avatar with the robust Character Creation tool that enables players to change their character's body shape and dimensions, hairstyle and color, facial structure and features, and more!
Meet New People - Head out to the lobby and meet new people! Visit various shops for weapons, clothing and other items and then join or create a squad to embark on missions with new friends.
Explore the Universe - With three expansive planets to explore, discover the adventures that lie ahead on Parum, Neudaiz, and Moatoob.
My Room - Create your personal online space by adding items and elements from your adventures, and decorating your My Room with various themes and wallpaper. In here, your Partner Machinery is able to create new weapons and items for you to use in battle, trade with friends, or sell for a profit. Players can also exchange Partner Cards and visit friends in their My Room!
Customize Your Look - Head to one of the various Clothing or Parts shops located across the Universe and outfit your character with the newest styles.
Try Different Job Types - Speak to the Guardian Representative located on the fifth floor of the Guardian's Colony to freely change between the three class types: Hunter, Ranger, and Force.
Create and Sell Items - Craft items from the base materials you find during your adventures using your Partner Machinery. You can even sell these items within player-run Shops!
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[ElCapichan]

posted this in the online gaming forum...

I'll be up to try out the Beta. I wont be getting the game (unless this turns out amazing) but it will be fun to try it out. It's this kind of stuff that really makes you like Xbox Live.