New Xbox 360 Why does the new Xbox 360 interface let me download my games from discs? Whats the point?
So in the new xbox 360 interface, if you press Y on a game in your console it has more options. One is to download the game to the hard drive. What is the point of doing that? You still need to put the disc in to play it off your hard drive. All of that just so the disc doesn't need to spin?
Its just that when you download the game onto the hard drive it loads the game faster and runs more smooth because it doesent have to read the disc. Dont put too many games on your hard drive though they tend to take up a decent amount of space (I dont know exactly how much )
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. It's the kind of town where you dig your own grave prior to being shot in the head and left for dead...and that's before things really get ugly. It's a town of dreamers and desperados being torn apart by warring factions vying for complete control of this desert oasis. It's a place where the right kind of person with the right kind of weaponry can really make a name for themselves, and make more than an enemy or two along the way. As you battle your way across the heat-blasted Mojave Wasteland, the colossal Hoover Dam, and the neon drenched Vegas Strip, you'll be introduced to a colorful cast of characters, power-hungry factions, special weapons, mutated creatures and much more. Choose sides in the upcoming war or declare "winner takes all" and crown yourself the King of New Vegas in this follow-up to the 2008 videogame of the year, Fallout 3. Enjoy your stay.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. It's the kind of town where you dig your own grave prior to being shot in the head and left for dead...and that's before things really get ugly. It's a town of dreamers and desperados being torn apart by warring factions vying for complete control of this desert oasis. It's a place where the right kind of person with the right kind of weaponry can really make a name for themselves, and make more than an enemy or two along the way.As you battle your way across the heat-blasted Mojave Wasteland, the colossal Hoover Dam, and the neon drenched Vegas Strip, you'll be introduced to a colorful cast of characters, power-hungry factions, special weapons, mutated creatures and much more. Choose sides in the upcoming war or declare "winner takes all" and crown yourself the King of New Vegas in this follow-up to the 2008 videogame of the year, Fallout 3.Enjoy your stay.
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Red Dead Redemption
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Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, Red Dead Redemption takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier.
Red Dead Redemption is an open-world, third-person, action-adventure game set at the tail end of the American West West era. Action takes place in the first few years of the twentieth century and revolves around the choices that the protagonist, former outlaw John Marston, is forced to make due to his blemished past. The game features a morality system assigning honor and fame points generated through the player's choices. It also features Wild West themed mini-games, new targeting and cover systems, extensive horse riding abilities, a wealth of period specific weapons and more than 40 huntable animals. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } Story Red Dead Redemption is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. A follow up to the 2004 hit Red Dead Revolver, this game tells the story of former outlaw John Marston, taking players on a great adventure across the American frontier. Choose to fight for honor or fame as former outlaw John Marston. View larger. Gameplay Red Dead Redemption is a third-person action-adventure game set a fictional open-world American Wild West environment for players to explore. Gameplay area types include frontier towns, rolling prairies teaming with wildlife, and perilous mountain passes - each packed with an endless flow of varied distractions. Along the way, players will experience the heat of gunfights and battles, meet a host of unique characters, struggle against the elements and animals of one of the world’s last remaining wildernesses, and ultimately pick their own precarious path through an epic story about the death of the Wild West and the gunslingers that inhabited it. In their travels throughout the territories of the gameworld players partake in a morality system built on honor and fame, where they gain or lose points in each area based on their actions. The game features an easy to use cover system, a variety of mounts and period specific weapons including a cattleman revolver, a mauser pistol, a repeater rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, a throwing knife, a lasso and more. Western themed mini-games are also available, including showdowns, gambling, hunting bounties, cattle herding and five finger fillet. Key Game Features Expansive open-world gameplay set in the final years of the American Wild West. Massive play area made up 3 unique regions composed of towns and outposts filled with characters with varying looks, accents, etc. Morality system based on honor and fame generated by the players actions throughout the game. Loads of unique non-player characters to interact with. Western themed mini-games including showdowns, gambling, hunting bounties, cattle herding and five finger fillet. An assortment of period specific weapons including a cattleman revolver, a mauser pistol, a repeater rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, a throwing knife, lasso and more. The Dead Eye targeting mechanic, allowing the player to slow down time for shot accuracy. Ridable horses and more than 40 kinds of animals that you can hunt or be hunted by. Additional Screenshots: Cover and targeting system. View larger. All the dangers of the period. View larger. Western themed mini-games. View larger. Realistic mounted combat. View larger.
MODEL- C8G-00004 VENDOR- MICROSOFT CORPORATION FEATURES- Microsoft Xbox 360 Common Controller Based on the acclaimed design of the Xbox Controller S the Xbox 360 Controller features an extended 9-foot cable and an improved ergonomic design. The centralized glowing Xbox Guide Button gives you quick access to your digital movie music and games libraries. * Compact and ergonomic for comfortable play New and improved ergonomic design enables maximum comfort and endless gameplay.* Integrated headset port for Xbox Live play Plug the Xbox 360 Headset into the controller for full duplex voice communication a wireless first.* Works with most Windows XP-based PCs Connect the Xbox 360 Controller to a Windows XP-based PC.* Adjustable vibration feedback for a customized gaming experience Enjoy an unprecedented level of Rumble Control. Set the Rumble Control to Full Medium Low or Off to match your personal preference. -- SPECIFICATIONs ------------------------------------INTERFACE - USB portREQUIREMENTS - 233-MHz or faster processor 128 MB of RAM 60 MB Free hard drive space CD-ROM drive Windows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition Available Universal Serial Bus (USB) port MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 3 YEARS
Mad Catz’ NFL Controller Faceplate for Xbox 360 is officially licensed by the NFL and has been designed to fit perfectly and securely on your Microsoft brand controller for improved protection against daily wear and tear. Effortlessly clip the Controller Faceplate onto your controller to give it an unmistakable NFL complexion without compromising gameplay. With all 32 NFL teams represented, all fans can proudly show off their team pride.
Crackdown 2
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Crackdown 2 is the ultimate open-ended world action experience, only available on Xbox 360
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction is the fifth installment in the wildly popular Splinter Cell series. A stealth-action combat game centered around the continuing adventures of black ops agent Sam Fisher, Splinter Cell: Conviction continues where the storyline of the earlier Splinter Cell: Double Agent left off. Packed with a mix of an engaging story, classic Splinter Cell stealth action, unique co-op gameplay and new gameplay mechanisms that are applicable to both single player and multiplayer modes, it is a worthy addition Splinter Cell catalog of games. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } The return of Sam Fisher. View larger. Unique co-op gameplay and campaign. View larger. Jaw dropping visuals. View larger. All-new combat functionality. View larger. Story A few years have passed since the cliff hanger conclusion of Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent, in which Agent Sam Fisher undertook a particularly dirty mission, full of questionable actions, in the shadow of the inexplicable and unmourned death of his daughter. Fisher is now a renegade operative digging into the events of the past and he doesn't like what he has found. His personal investigation into his daughter's death reveals that he's been betrayed by his former agency, the Third Echelon. The agency responds by pursuing him, but as he works to elude them he becomes aware of a deadly terrorist plot that threatens millions. He is uniquely positioned and prepared to act against this, but success is doubtful without the help of former friends from the Third Echelon team, resulting in a series of life and death situations for himself and the country where trust can by no means be assumed. Gameplay Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, as with all games in the Splinter Cell series, is a tactical stealth-action game. In single player modes players take on the role of Sam Fisher and engage in a series of missions utilizing high-tech weaponry, gadgets, lethal hand-to-hand combat and interrogation skills. Overall objectives and the necessary steps to achieve them are challenging, yet always clear via dual verbal and visual expression that seamlessly alerts players as they progress through missions. In addition, Conviction enhances the world of stealth combat that has made the Splinter Cell franchise a runaway hit for years through a series of revolutionary new gameplay features. These include: Mark and Execute - A gameplay mechanism for eliminating several enemies at once, Mark and Execute allows players to "Mark" multiple enemies, or points in the surrounding environment for termination in batches. Once this is done, a close-combat kill is required, after which the player can activate the "Execute" portion of the mechanism to dispose of all enemies in a cinematic manner. A limited amount of Mark functionality is attached to players' weapons, so this ability must be used wisely. Last Known Position - Last Known Position is a visual representation of where the game's AI assumes you are, based on where you were last sighted. This provides players with a wide array of options, including setting traps for enemies, flanking maneuvers or simply disappearing while you are thought to be elsewhere. Experience System - Successful completion of objectives via the Persistent Elite Creation System earns players rewards in the form of experience points. These can be used to upgrade weapons and gadgets that will allow for cleaner, quieter and more deadly attacks. Co-op Story Mode Prologue, the co-op story mode included in Splinter Cell: Conviction is available either in split-screen local play or via Xbox LIVE. Prologue offers an exclusive prequel campaign to that found in single player mode and features new characters and settings, three difficulty settings, three sub game modes and four maps. Designed to stand apart from, as well as supplement the single player campaign, gameplay mechanics available within it include shareable Mark and Execute target points and Last Known Position, as well as teammate revival functionality via a portable defibrillator, the ability to work with a teammate to eliminate enemies who have captured you, and more. Key Game Features A New Level of Splinter Cell Action - A full arsenal of cutting-edge innovations allow you to outflank foes with the Last Known Position system, tag and eliminate enemies using the Mark and Execute feature, and much more. Blockbuster Experience - A unique storytelling style keeps you on the edge of your seat as you navigate the explosive world of a renegade agent where trust is impossible and justice requires you to go above the law. Jaw Dropping Visuals - A revolutionary new graphic direction delivers an utterly seamless gameplay experience that’ll keep you totally engrossed in the story of Sam Fisher. Explosive Xbox LIVE Play - Addictive multiplayer modes, content downloads, messaging and voice support and more amp up the dramatic intensity like never before. An Exclusive Co-op Story Mode - "Prologue" is an exclusive story mode featuring new characters, settings, four exclusive maps and more. It is only available within Conviction's Co-op mode.
Xbox 360 - Avatars in New Xbox Experience
The Pros And Cons Of The Xbox 360
When it comes to graphics, the Xbox 360 has superior graphics compared to the Wii; however the PS3 is more than likely going to be the winner in the graphics department. But still, the Xbox 360 isn't a slouch. If you take one second to take a glance at "Gears of War", you will see the real future for high definition gaming. The Xbox 360 was the very first next-generation gaming console that was released, so it already has a year's worth of accessories and games on hand.
The Xbox 360 Premium version sells for three hundred and ninety nine dollars, which is about two hundred dollars less than the top shelf offering price for the PS3. For one hundred and ninety nine dollars and ninety nine cent, Microsoft has released a HD-DVD drive for this Xbox 360 gaming console. In the event that you want to watch one of your favorite movies in high definition, this would be a really good option, particularly if you already have the Xbox 360 gaming console.
In a manner that is nearly hassle free, Xbox Live offers online gaming with multiplayers. After you have completed the sign up process, all you will have left to do is pop in your absolute favorite game, and then connect to the service and you are all set. This service also provide a wide variety of downloads that are completely free, which ranges from music videos to some movie trailers and then to demos of all of the upcoming games for the Xbox 360.
Beginning on the 22nd of November, the Xbox Live Marketplace is going to be selling television shows and movies that are in both high definition and standard. So, in other words, this is really Microsoft's answer to the popular iTunes. The exact price of these shows and movies hasn't been actually set in stone and there are still a couple of questions over exactly how the twenty GB hard drive is going to be able to store all of the high definition content which hogs the memory.
The only major criticism that the Xbox 360 has received is that it is mainly geared toward all of the hardcore games. The casual members are very hesitant to spend so much money on an expensive toy that they are not going to be using on a regularly basis. More than likely, the Wii is going to fill this void because of its price and its highly enjoyable and simple games.
Even though the Xbox 360 is truly a powerful gaming system, the PS3 approaches supercomputer performance with the cell chip it has. However, in the long term, the Playstation 3 is going to have games that are more advanced in relationship to the graphics. In the event that you think the price for the PS3 is too expensive, the Xbox 360 can be just as pricey if you ever decide to purchase the HD-DVD drive also.
Overall, the Xbox 360's power supply is nearly the size of a red brick, so even though the console may appear to look stylish and sleek, you are going to need to find a really nice hiding place for its very ugly appendage. Keep in mind, that everyone has their very own opinion about the Xbox 360; it is up to you to decide whether or not the Xbox 360 is the right gaming console for you. Most likely, you are going to determine that the Xbox 360 is exactly what you are looking for. In the event that you decide to purchase an Xbox 360, make sure that you take the time to look around for the best deals on the prices, because some places offer better prices on the Xbox 360 than others. All-in-all, enjoy your new Xbox 360.