superfro

Left 4 Dead 2 playable at SDCC? OK! F YEAH!

Raul3

Spoilers!!!!!!111

I haven't watched that movie.

tonyc3742

I like mass effect but the pace seems very slow to me. Plus I get lost easy and sometimes the map is hard to follow. I do like it and I don't mind the story, and the party system, but I'm finding it hard to get back into it.

lordwow

I'll ask in here since I'd rather not start a new thread for it/no one seemed to respond to L&O's thread:

Anyone play The Bigs 2? How is it compared to the first (if you've played both)?

bluthswede6

Bigs 2 is pretty fun. It's the best baseball game on the 360 but I guess that isn't saying much. They have added 3 more pinball levels and they are as frustrating and fun as the first Bigs. There are much more mini games, which are kind of fun, and a new big slam type mode that loads the bases and hits a grand slam even if there is no one on. I don't regret buying the game but I'm a junkie for anything baseball

Mr. Cinema

Does anyone's Live not sign in automatically, even though that option is selected? Mine would try to sign into messenger automatically, but not Live. I disabled the auto sign-in on messenger.

My 360 is hooked directly into my linksys router. I have no connection issues, it just doesn't auto connect. Not a big deal, but I'd prefer it auto connect.

Raul3

No issues here. And I don't sign into messenger, I disabled that. I'm connected wireless through a router.

Jcheckel

I get this from time to time. It seems to do this for a while when I have to reset my router because of it hanging on me. I have an old linksys router that should have been replaced years ago. One thing that seems to help me is signing into and out of messenger a few times, no idea why but after that the autologin always seems to work.

Mr. Cinema

I figured out the problem and would have never thought this was the reason. My profile was saved onto the flash memory. I moved it to the HD and now the auto connect works perfectly.

darkside

This is my issue with it so far. I started it, but it went quickly back to the shelf and I just don't have an urge to play it. The shooting is clunky and I can't figure out half the time what the hell I'm supposed to be doing or where I'm going. I love the story. Wish I could just go through the story and have the game play the rest itself. Where is demo play when you need it? How games like this get so many high scores and are called game of the year is beyond me. How can you be game of the year when the game part of it is so weak?

Decker

Driving that troop transport vehicle is absolute torture. I'd much rather go out on foot and take out the bad guys, but that's not an option.

xmiyux

This was kind of my opinion. The inventory management was horrible to the point that i couldn't even keep track of what equipment was better than what. The vehicle segments were awful as well as the map system. I loved the story but couldn't get past the 5 or 6 hours of the game due to the game element being so bad.

s}{ammer

I have a question for you guys who have recently had the 3 red lights. Is Microsoft making us pay for the repair if the 360's warranty is out of service? I already had this one repaired once but it went out again this weekend and on their site it shows it is out of warranty. However, I thought that MS was repairing the 3 red lights regardless of warranty since it is a known hardware flaw that they hadn't yet fixed. Anyone know about this?

kakihara1

RROD & E74 are covered for three years, they are not sending out coffins anymore.

s}{ammer

Yeah online they tried to make me pay $99 for the repair so I called 1-800-4my-xbox asked for agent and then got the repair for free. Should take 2-3 weeks he said.

Normally I would understand about being out of warranty and having to pay for repairs but in this case, I had this console repaired last summer and all they did was take out the broken faulty hardware and replace it with the exact same known faulty hardware. Until they fix the actual problem, if they haven't already, and they replace all the defective parts for free they should not be charging people. I would have probably just bought an arcade version with a new warranty and hardware before I paid $99 just for repairs I would most likely have to get again next summer.

I was bummed about the coffin though, they have it as an option on the website, but the agent said they no longer offer them, so now I have to go find a good box since shipping it in a 360 box would ensure I never see it again.

Spicollidriver1

I've noticed that the site doesn't extend the 3 years after it is replaced so if your original is beyond (which mine is almost now and I know it will rrod after) then you will have to call and complain.

xmiyux

My littlest brother is looking at finally picking up a 360 and i have no idea what bundles/deals there are out there now since i have had my console for years and haven't been paying attention.

He is intending to get an Arcade unit so we can hunt down a Jasper. Do they come with a 20 gig HDD now or one of those offers to buy one for 20$? Are there any particular game pack-in deals going on now?

Unfortunately due to where we live we don't have many local options: Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Gamestop, Toys R Us, and whatever game store Hollywood Video has. Anyone able to help me help him?

tonyc3742

When I log into Xbox.com and go to Console Management -> Repair a Console -> Check Warranty Status, I do get a popup box that says

"Warranty Expiration: 4/4/2009 4:59:59 PM
✝ Standard warranty expired: A three-year warranty applies to Xbox 360 issues that are associated with three red lights. Please click Request a Repair to proceed."

Decker

All Arcades are now Jaspers. No more offers for 20 GB HDDs (that was to allow Arcades to use the NXE; now they all have enough on-board memory to run it). You should keep a look out for Dell deals. You can usually save some $$$ by buying it online. They had a deal at Amazon last week with Banjo Kazooie Nuts & Bolts free, but that appears dead now.

Spicollidriver1

You can try this code til the end of the month at dell 65G7RQ11J?M2LH
it gives you 15% off 170 plus shipping is not bad for an new arcade unit.

kms_md

my launch console (with and extended warranty through 10/09) RROD'd in the spring and the refurb i was sent had a warranty through 7/10 - which i just used to fix the optical drive.

orangecrush

If you can get the dell deal mentioned above, I would go with that. I am personally going to try and wait until the holiday bundles come out to pick up a 360. If you need one now and can't get a deal, I would recomend Amazon as the tax alone will save you $14.

alxreys

New Xbox Live Update: Full Game Downloads, Expanded Netflix Features and More

The newest Xbox live update is in the process of filtering out to the masses, and it brings with it some pretty sweet features. It'll offer downloadable Games on Demand (full games!), new Netflix options and a bunch more.

Games on Demand looks pretty great; you'll be able to download full games, including manuals, and you'll have access to them forever, meaning free re-downloads in case you delete them. The new Netflix options include "movie parties" that sound sort of awkward, wherein you and a bunch of other avatars sit around and share digital popcorn (we are not making this up, see the press release below). But it'll also give you more control over your Instant Watch queue and supposedly give you smooth playback even with a finicky Internet connection. No luck yet on the Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm, or Zune video additions we were promised at E3.

A warning: This is rolling out in waves, with a select preview first. Games on Demand won't be available until early August, and even that's only in the preview. We don't have an exact date for the wide release, though it'll almost certainly be in late summer. Check out the presser below for more details.

What does this Xbox LIVE Update include?

Netflix Updates
Now you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch.
· Movie Parties – Xbox LIVE Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other.
· Manage Your Queue – Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch – no computer required.
· Enhanced Playback Experience – Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates.
· Friends Info – Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing.

Avatar Marketplace
Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises.
· Clothing – Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as "Halo."
· Props – You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with.
· Awardables – The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles.

Games on Demand— Please note that Games on Demand will be available in the preview beginning early August.
Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox LIVE whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room.
· Purchase Options – Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card.
· Game Manuals – Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com.
· It's Yours Forever! – As with other Xbox LIVE content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox LIVE account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console.

User Ratings
User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome!
· Rate it – You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system.
· Sort and Find it – Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace.

Xbox LIVE Parties
Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox LIVE Party features.
· Party Reconnections – If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox LIVE will automatically reconnect you.
· Streamlined Party Invites – Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together.

Video Display Options
We've made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection.

* Display Discovery – Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console.

Other Improvements
We're always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox LIVE update will include numerous dashboard updates.
· Gold Member Veterans – Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member.

* Indie Games – Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles.

· Achievement Browser – We've revamped the Achievements browser so it's now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from the browser.
· Achievements Tracking – A new view inside the profile panel which includes a summary of Achievements earned across all the games played, and shows of all your completed games.

* Streamlined Navigation - Streamlined navigation, including new entry points in the dashboard for Active Downloads, redeeming codes, recovering Gamertags and more.

· Voice Messages – No more blank voice messages! When recording a voice message, a warning will pop up if no audio is detected.
· Friends List Sorting – It's now easier to find your friends! Find and sort your friends by activity, Gamertag or online status by pressing the Y button while viewing the friends list in the Guide.
· Memory – Time stamps now appear in the memory area, which particular handy when managing saved games.

Account Management
We've made some changes to make your life easier.
· Subscription Notification – If your Xbox LIVE subscription is about to run out, you will now be notified when you sign into Xbox LIVE.
· Updates for Invalid Windows Live IDs – If the Windows Live ID you provided has expired, you will now be prompted to update it the next time you sign into Xbox LIVE.
· Account recovery – We've enhanced the account recovery process to make it faster and more reliable.

What does this Xbox LIVE Update not include?

The following features will be coming in future Xbox LIVE updates, which we'll be sure to let you know about.
· Facebook
· Twitter
· Zune video and 1080p Instant On
· Last.fm

discostu1337

sweet, now i can make my friends stream netflix stuff I wanna watch since I canceled it

Also loving the achievement stuff!

lordwow

Nice