**Xbox 360 FAQ & Game Recommendation Thread v3.2**

So you just bought your Xbox 360 and you have some questions about it. You've come to the right place. Below, this thread will hopefully answer some commonly asked questions about the Xbox 360 and suggest some games you might want to buy. If you have a question that you do not find on here, please feel free to either PM me or post the question directly on this thread, and I'll try to update the thread with the question if it is good enough. If you find a mistake, or think I should add/remove something, just tell me. If me, you and a few other users agree, it'll happen, ight?

Thanks for the read. Hopefully the board can be cleaned a bit up now because of this topic

- choffy

*NOTE* ALL"What game should I get?" or any similar questions relating to game recommendation threads outside this stickied thread will be locked. This is THE ONLY place to ask for recommendations in the 360 board. Thanks. - Caddy06_88

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Q:What are the differences between the three different Xbox 360 SKU's?

A: Microsoft has made a handy chart that tells you the differences between the three console SKU's. You can view the chart below.

The prices are $199.99 (US) for the Arcade, $299.99 (US) for the Pro and $399.99 (US) for the Elite.

Please note that you can purchase a Refurbished 20 GB Hard Drive and a 3-Month Xbox Live Subscription Card if you bought a console without a Hard Drive. The offer is through Microsoft, but it's only for a limited time.
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Q:How much is Xbox Live?

A:There are 2 Membership Levels, Gold and Silver:

• Xbox Live Silver does not allow you to play games, yet still allows you to access System Updates, Xbox Live Marketplace, keep a friends list, etc.
• Xbox Live Gold allows you all the features of Xbox Live Silver, but allows you the access to play games like Halo 3 and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare online. There are 3 different options: a 1-month ($7.99 US), a 3-month ($19.99 US) or a 12-month ($49.99 US). If you buy a 12-month Xbox Live Subscription Card from a store, you get an extra month for free.

Q:Why do we have to pay for Xbox Live?

A:There is not exact answer for the question.

Q:What exactly are Microsoft Points?

A:Microsoft Points are Microsoft's currency that they use on Xbox Live. It costs $.125 (US) for every 1 Microsoft Point. Many things on the Xbox Live Marketplace cost 800 Microsoft Points, which is equal to $10 (US). You can buy points bunches on Xbox Live, either 500 MS Points ($6.25 US), 1000 MS Points ($12.50 US), 2000 MS Points ($25 US) or 5000 MS Points ($62.50 US); taxes do apply. You can also buy a 1600 MS Point ($20 US) or 4000 MS Point ($50 US) Prepaid Card from your favorite retailer.

Q:What can I buy with Microsoft Points?

A:Everything that you can buy on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Map packs for games, Xbox Originals, Xbox Live Arcade games, Music Videos, TV Shows, Movies Rentals, and much, much more. Microsoft Points are also the currency used on the Zune Marketplace, so you can buy music/videos on there as well if you own a Zune.

Q:How come I can't purchase any M-Rated content off the Xbox Live Marketplace?

A:Because you probably signed up for a Child's Account on Xbox Live, which means you were under 18 when you signed up. The only way to fix this is to wait until you're 18 and then you can download all the M-Rated content in its glory.

There are also other ways around it, but it involves lying on your part, and that's all I'm going to say. You can figure the rest out on your own if you really want to.
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Q:Isit better to have your Xbox 360 vertical or horizontal?

A:Horizontally, if possible. There are many reports of Xbox 360's putting deep scratches into discs if the console moves (even the slightest of bumps have done the trick according to reports) when placed vertically.

Q:What are the Red Rings of Death (RRoD)?

A:The Red Rings of Death are lights that turn red on the front of your Xbox 360 when it malfunctions. There are three different types of Hardware Failure, each representing a different problem:

• One Red Light:General console failure and depending on the severity, may have to be sent into Microsoft for repairs
• Two Red Lights:Means that the console has overheated and needs to be turned off for 2-3 hours to allow it to cool down
• Three Red Lights: Means that the console has experienced general hardware failure and must be sent into Microsoft for repair
• Four Red Lights:Means that the console can not detect the AV Cable, and another AV Cable must be purchased

Launch Xbox 360's were believed to have about a 30% failure rate, but Microsoft has since released new chipsets that have dramatically reduced the amount of breaking Xbox 360's

Q:What happens if I do get the Red Rings of Death?

A:Not much. Microsoft simply sends you a "coffin" (or box) to put your Xbox 360 in and you ship it back to Xbox Headquarters in Seattle. The process can take anywhere from 1-4 weeks, depending on how far away you live from Seattle.

Q:How can I prevent the Red Ring of Death?

A:There is no fool-proof way to completely stop your Xbox 360 from ever receiving the Red Rings of Death, but there are some general tips that if you follow should greatly reduce your chances:

• Allow 3-6 inches of breathing space between your Xbox 360 and a wall so your Xbox can breathe.
• Try to avoid using Air Blasters on your Xbox 360. It will blow the dust back into your Xbox 360, which can potentially clog some vents, increasing your console's chance to Red Ring. Instead, try to using a small vacuum to suck up the dust.
• Do not move your Xbox 360 while there is a disc in the disc tray, even if the console is off. It can scratch the disc or break the disc drive.

Q:How much does it cost to repair my Xbox 360 if it Red Rings?

A:Depends. Microsoft covers Xbox 360's from the Three Red Rings of Death for 3 years from the date of purchase. All other forms of Hardware Failure occur are covered for 1 year.

Q:Wait, what do you mean 'other forms of Hardware Failure'?

A:By that, I mostly mean the One, Two and Four Red Rings of Death. However, there is an extremely rare form of Hardware Failure called the E74 where the screen turns black, and says "System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support" in multiple languages.

Q:How much does it cost to repair my Xbox 360 if something besides the Three Red Rings happens?

A:Usually around $100 (US). But keep in mind that you have the in-store warranty, an extended in-store warranty you may have purchased, and the 1-year warranty offered by Microsoft.

Q:When do all of these warranties start?

A:The warranty starts from the date of purchase (so basically once the cashier scans your Xbox 360).
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Q:Is there a cheaper alternative to connect wireless to Xbox Live than the $100 Xbox 360™ Wireless Networking Adaptor?

A:Yes, there is. If you can find the Xbox 1 Wireless Adaptor, it's probably a lot cheaper than the Xbox 360™ Wireless Networking Adaptor. A good place to look is Amazon.com, where you can find it for about $50 (US), compared to the $100 (US) Xbox 360™ Wireless Networking Adaptor costs.

Q:What is the best Headset to use for Xbox Live?

A:The Headset that comes with your Xbox 360 is fine and should get the job done. If not, you can buy the Xbox 360™ Wireless Headset for $59.99 (US)

Q:If I buy an Xbox 360 Arcade, will I be able to buy a Hard Drive for it eventually?

A:Yes. All Xbox 360 Hard Drive are interchangeable. Simply press on the little button on the front of the Hard Drive, push it in with your thumb and press up.

Q:I just filled up my Hard Drive, but I don't want to delete anything. What should I do?

A:Microsoft has the Xbox 360™ 120GB Hard Drive available for $149.99 (US). It also comes with a Transfer Cable so you can move your saves from your old Hard Drive to your new one.
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Q:Whatare Achievement Points/GamerScore?

A:Achievement Points are basically little trophies you receive for completing certain accomplishments in-game that are worth a different amount depending on how complicated/time-consuming they are. For example, in Halo 3, you receive 125 Achievement Points for completing the campaign on the Legendary difficulty.

Every game has Achievement Points. Retail games have 1000 Achievement Points, and Xbox Live Arcade games have 200 Achievement Points. Some updates to retail games add an additional 250-750 Achievement Points.

Q:Sounds fun! What are some easy games to get my score up?

A:There are a lot of different places on the internet you can go, but a good site to visit is Xbox360Achievements.org. There you can find Guides for many games telling you how to achieve the Achievements.

Q:Is there any purpose to Achievements?

A:None whatsoever! It's just a pointless little number.

Welcome to the Game Reccomendation section of the thread. Here, you will find the top rated and most popular games out there for every genre imaginable. If you need a question answered about a game, please post it on this topic. Thank you.

And if see a game that should be added to the list, do not hesitate to PM me. Thank you

With its great multiplayer action and fleshed-out single-player campaign, Bad Company really isn't bad at all.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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BioShock

BioShock creates an amazing world that you'll want to explore from top to bottom and a compelling mystery that slowly comes together as you play.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

Hell's Highway proves to be an exciting, engaging ride despite a few bumps along the way.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

The single-player campaign is over in a flash, but the high quality of that campaign and its terrific multiplayer options make Call of Duty 4 a fantastic package.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Call of Duty: World at War

World at War brings proven Call of Duty mechanics back to WWII with great success.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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FarCry 2

Although you can't say the same for the plot, Far Cry 2's first-person action squeezes every last drop of potential out of the unique African setting.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Halo 3

Halo 3 builds upon the concepts of Halo 2 in ways that you'd expect, but there are also new modes and options that send the series in exciting new directions.
GameSpot Score -- 9,5
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Left 4 Dead

Left 4 Dead makes both sides of the zombie apocalypse a thrill to experience, as long as you're not alone.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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The Orange Box

Between Half-Life 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, you're bound to find something you'll absolutely love in The Orange Box.
GameSpot Score -- 9.5

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Dead Space

An incredibly atmospheric and disturbingly gruesome deep-space adventure that will haunt your dreams and leave you begging for more.
GameSpot Review -- 9.0
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Gears of War

Gears of War is an outstanding technical achievement, but in addition to looking and sounding amazing, it's a seriously awesome action game.
GameSpot Score -- 9.6
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Gears of War 2

Gears of War 2's new environments, weapons, and multiplayer features round out an all-around superior action package.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Advanced Warfighter is the best-looking game to date on the Xbox 360, and it offers exceptional tactical shooting action to back up those great visuals.
GameSpot Score -- 9.2
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Tom Calancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

GRAW2 offers up a better, though shorter, single-player game than its predecessor. But the bulk of its gameplay can be found in its impressive multiplayer game.
GameSpot Score -- 8.7
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

Rainbow Six is reinvented and reinvigorated for a new age thanks to beautiful visuals and top-notch tactical shooting action.
GameSpot Score -- 9.1
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 isn't the best sequel ever made, but it's still a great tactical shooter in its own right.
GameSpot Review -- 8.5

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Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed is a beautiful and exciting experience that you'll remember for years to come.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Condemned 2: Bloodshot

This horror-themed sequel's thrilling set pieces and bloody combat are remarkably satisfying but not for the faint of heart.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Dead Rising

Dead Rising's gory, ridiculous, and entertaining action, coupled with its real-time structure and campy stylistic touches, make it one of the most unique games...
GameSpot Score -- 8.4
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Devil May Cry 4

The newest entry in the revered series features plenty of awesome action, a great new character...and a bit of repetition.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Grand Theft Auto IV

A superb single-player story mode and online support for up to 16 players make this the best Grand Theft Auto game yet.
GameSpot Score -- 10
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Mirror's Edge

Mirror's Edge offers occasional thrills, provided you can get past some awkward stumbles.
GameSpot Score -- 7.0
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Mercenaries 2: World In Flames

Broken, buggy, and shallow gameplay leaves Mercenaries 2's world in flames.
GameSpot Score -- 5.0
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Ninja Gaiden II

This action-packed sequel isn't quite up to the standards of its precursors, but it's still a brutal blast.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Prince of Persia

Prince of Persia's shimmering veneer and joyous platforming will cast a spell on you.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Saints Row 2

Saints Row 2 is crass, immature, and really fun.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Silent Hill: Homecoming

Eye-catching visuals and creepy atmosphere aren't enough to make up for this game's poor pacing, cheap tricks, and muddled story.
GameSpot Score -- 6.5

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is simply one of the best role-playing games ever made.
GameSpot Score -- 9.6
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Eternal Sonata

Eternal Sonata's superb art direction will dazzle you, but a dreamy story and exciting battles make it sing.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Fallout 3

Fallout 3 is a profoundly engrossing role-playing game just waiting to reveal its deep, dark mysteries.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Fable II

This Fable is light on morals and rich with adventure.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Infinite Undiscovery

Infinite Undiscovery feeds your need for narrative, but it's ultimately a shallow, flawed experience.
GameSpot Score -- 6.5
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Lost Odyssey

Lost Odyssey doesn't rewrite the rules for turn-based role-playing games, but its great story and minor formula tweaks will keep you entertained.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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Mass Effect

An excellent story and fun battles make this a universe worth exploring.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Tales of Vesperia

Tales of Vesperia is the best game yet in the series, and a beautiful and entertaining RPG in its own right.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5

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Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath

A tepid campaign mars this otherwise solid real-time strategy follow-up.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars

Command & Conquer 3 on the Xbox 360 is an excellent game and a great example of how a console RTS should work.
GameSpot Score --8.7
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Halo Wars

Halo Wars is a fun strategy outing for fans of the universe, but it feels simplistic and short alongside other games in the genre.
GameSpot Score -- 6.5
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The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-Earth II

The Battle for Middle-earth II proves that real-time strategy works on the Xbox 360. It's also a pretty impressive game, as well.
GameSpot Score -- 8.3
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Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

Civilization Revolution is an excellent, streamlined console version of the popular PC strategy series.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0

Burnout Pardise

Burnout Paradise includes all the fast-driving, hard-wrecking action you'd expect from a Burnout game, but with a fantastic new open-world design that gives it...
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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DiRT

As a graphical showpiece, DiRT is an unbridled success. It also happens to be an entirely enjoyable rally racer.
GameSpot Score -- 8.3
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Forza Motorsport 2

Forza 2 delivers on nearly every aspect you'd want in a Forza sequel. It drives incredibly, it's wonderfully presented, and it's rich with modes and features.
GameSpot Score -- 9.2
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GRID

Grid is a **** arcade racing game, providing enough depth and variety to satisfy any fan of the genre.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Midnight Club: Los Angeles

Midnight Club is fast, beautiful, and way too hard.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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Pure

Pure doesn't blaze many new trails, but this off-road racer still delivers an intense, tricked-out thrill ride.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0

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The BIGS

Big strikeouts and even bigger homers make The BIGS a great arcade baseball game.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Blitz: The League II

Midway's arcade football franchise breaks all the rules, plus your arms, legs, skull, scrotum, and spleen. If that sounds like fun, it's because it is.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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FIFA Soccer 09

FIFA 09 plays better than ever before, and a wealth of new modes and features add plenty of longevity.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Madden NFL 09

A few key gameplay additions and enhancements make this year's Madden great despite some unseemly flaws.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Major League Baseball 2K8

MLB 2K8 is full of new ideas; unfortunately, it's also filled with technical problems.
GameSpot Score -- 6.5
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NBA 2K9

NBA 2K9's game is strong, but most of its new features won't be appreciated by the average Joe.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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NBA Live 09

NBA Live 09's gameplay has again seen some improvement, but there are still a few rough edges.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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NCAA Football 09

Just as the addition of the Online Dynasty mode will satisfy many, the lack of significant improvements to other key modes of NCAA Football 09 will disappoint...
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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NHL 09

The latest entry in EA's venerable hockey franchise is the best yet.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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NHL 2K9

AI issues and the lack of any significant new features have NHL 2K9 skating backward this year.
GameSpot Score -- 6.0
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skate.

Skate's analog trick system is revolutionary for the genre, but the game surrounding those mechanics isn't quite as good.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09

Friendlier controls and a host of other improvements make Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09 great.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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TNA iMPACT!

It's no heavyweight champion, but this brawler still packs a satisfying punch.
GameSpot Score -- 7.0

Dead or Alive 4

Tecmo's long-running fighting game series hits the Xbox 360 with its best installment to date, complete with plenty of complex and interesting characters,...
GameSpot Score -- 8.8
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Def Jam: Icon

Def Jam: Icon plays well enough, but it really shines thanks to its crazy story mode and healthy roster.
GameSpot Score -- 8.1
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Soulcalibur IV

Soulcalibur returns with the same deep fighting system and a new online mode that makes it an easy game to recommend.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Street Fighter IV

Robust and challenging single-player modes, strong online multiplayer, and gorgeous visuals make this a must-have for any fighter fan.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Virtua Fighter 5 Online

To answer your two questions: Yes, this is a solid port of Virtua Fighter 5, and yes, the online play works just fine.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5

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Guitar Hero II

A fantastic debut for the series on the Xbox 360, Guitar Hero II adds great new content and even tweaks a few small problems from the PS2 version.
GameSpot Score -- 8.9
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Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Guitar Hero III ups the ante with more challenge and new modes, and though not all the new stuff is great, the terrific tracklist and gameplay are sure to hook...
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith

The latest Guitar Hero is an Aerosmith fan's dream come true, but the game's narrow focus and lack of content will prove unappealing to many others.
GameSpot Score -- 7.0
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Guitar Hero World Tour

That's one giant leap for a franchise; one small step for a genre.
GameSpot Score -- 8.0
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Rock Band

Rock Band does a superb job of bringing out the wannabe rock star in all of us, and creates one of the best party-game experiences of all time.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Rock Band 2

Even though Rock Band 2 plays it safe with only minor improvements and additions, it still rocks.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5

800 MS POINTS = $10 (US)
1200 MS POINTS = $15 (US)

Bionic Commando Rearmed (800)

The updated graphics and new modes in Bionic Commando Rearmed aren't quite enough to distract from the cumbersome controls.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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Braid (1200)

A moving story, serene visuals, and brilliant puzzles make Braid an adventure that you absolutely should experience.
GameSpot Score -- 9.5
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Castle Crashers (1200)

Castle Crashers is a clasic side-scrolling beat-'em-up infused with cartoon visuals and absurd humor, and the result is a highly amusing romp.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 (800)

Retro Evolved 2 takes adrenaline-soaked, addictive shooters to a level of unprecedented awesomeness.
GameSpot Score -- 9.0
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Mega Man 9 (800)

The original blue bomber returns in an all new adventure that will bring you back to the good old days of incredibly hard but simple games.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Penny Arcade Adventrues: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 2 (1200)

Penny Arcade Episode 2 has the same humor and frantic combat of the previous game, but its devotion to the absurd will alienate some people.
GameSpot Score -- 7.5
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Portal: Still Alive (1200)

Portal: Still Alive adds some sugar to the hugely successful recipe, but it's not enough to entice veterans back for a second serving.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5
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Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix (1200)

Overhauled visuals and overloaded features makes this redux a top-tier Street Fighter game.
GameSpot Score -- 8.5

Great Job. I agree with most of the games (although Mercs 2, IMO, is better than a 5.0).

I do have a question though, if anyone can help.

I'm running low on memory on my 360. Does anybody have any idea how much memory the new XBOX experience will take up on my hard drive?

I have been looking at Tom clancy end war for a while now if any have played the demo is it any good? and should i buy it? i need help! or should i wait for halo wars?

Does end war come out 5th or 6th of nov in Syd?

if not end war any other games any1 could suggest? maybe some rpg? is infinte undiscovery any good?

But not fallout 3 seen it and played it didn't like it

I need help deciding whether or not the 360 would be a smart choice investing in. In the past I've stuck to the Nintendo consoles, but I feel I need to branch out because of the great software support M$ is receiving. As of now, I own a Wii and DS, and the my interest in its games is sparse. The problem I forsee is that personally, I'm not a man for M games. However, I see games like Prince of Persia, Mirror's Edge, and Banjo...I begin a desire to play them. I'm guessing the wise decision would be to choose the Elite since it's harddrive is full of memory. What's the best choice?

Thanks

XBLA needs some new additions, mainly CV: SOTN, Ikaruga, N+ and Aces of the Galaxy... take out Mercs 2 as well.grafkhun

[QUOTE="grafkhun"]XBLA needs some new additions, mainly CV: SOTN, Ikaruga, N+ and Aces of the Galaxy... take out Mercs 2 as well.Dabbagins

honestly, from what I played it's really buggy... still kinda fun, but I wouldn't use it as a prime example for 360 gaming. Although I only played it for a bit at a friends, the game seemed very unpolished.

[QUOTE="Dabbagins"][QUOTE="grafkhun"]XBLA needs some new additions, mainly CV: SOTN, Ikaruga, N+ and Aces of the Galaxy... take out Mercs 2 as well.grafkhun

honestly, from what I played it's really buggy... still kinda fun, but I wouldn't use it as a prime example for 360 gaming. Although I only played it for a bit at a friends, the game seemed very unpolished.

[QUOTE="grafkhun"]

[QUOTE="Dabbagins"][QUOTE="grafkhun"]XBLA needs some new additions, mainly CV: SOTN, Ikaruga, N+ and Aces of the Galaxy... take out Mercs 2 as well.Dabbagins

honestly, from what I played it's really buggy... still kinda fun, but I wouldn't use it as a prime example for 360 gaming. Although I only played it for a bit at a friends, the game seemed very unpolished.

oh yeah, I'm fine with 360 games being on the 360 game list. Just saying that I personally would not recommend it to anyone, also what do you mean "deserves" to be on the list?

[QUOTE="Dabbagins"][QUOTE="grafkhun"]

[QUOTE="Dabbagins"][QUOTE="grafkhun"]XBLA needs some new additions, mainly CV: SOTN, Ikaruga, N+ and Aces of the Galaxy... take out Mercs 2 as well.grafkhun

honestly, from what I played it's really buggy... still kinda fun, but I wouldn't use it as a prime example for 360 gaming. Although I only played it for a bit at a friends, the game seemed very unpolished.

oh yeah, I'm fine with 360 games being on the 360 game list. Just saying that I personally would not recommend it to anyone, also what do you mean "deserves" to be on the list?

[QUOTE="grafkhun"][QUOTE="Dabbagins"][QUOTE="grafkhun"]

[QUOTE="Dabbagins"][QUOTE="grafkhun"]XBLA needs some new additions, mainly CV: SOTN, Ikaruga, N+ and Aces of the Galaxy... take out Mercs 2 as well.Dabbagins

honestly, from what I played it's really buggy... still kinda fun, but I wouldn't use it as a prime example for 360 gaming. Although I only played it for a bit at a friends, the game seemed very unpolished.

oh yeah, I'm fine with 360 games being on the 360 game list. Just saying that I personally would not recommend it to anyone, also what do you mean "deserves" to be on the list?

I don't know what you're getting at, but I feel some bad juju from you. Looky here, I'm sorry if I said anything to offend you, I was just saying that Mercs 2 isn't such a 'prime example of 360 games'. choffy can do whatever he wants with this thread, it's just a suggestion from me. Also, don't accuse me of looking at #'s, I honestly don't care about scores and if I could I would eliminate numerical scores from reviews entirely, after all, a number cannot represent a complex opinion.

It's what you said in your first post is where i'm getting at. "Take out Merc 2 as well..." sounded really ignorant. It's like lets throw that game in the lake of fire as well while we're at it.

It's what you said in your first post is where i'm getting at. "Take out Merc 2 as well..." sounded really ignorant. It's like lets throw that game in the lake of fire as well while we're at it.

Dabbagins

well sorry I sounded like that, didn't mean to. Let's drop this and go get ice cream, how 'bout that?

[QUOTE="Dabbagins"]

It's what you said in your first post is where i'm getting at. "Take out Merc 2 as well..." sounded really ignorant. It's like lets throw that game in the lake of fire as well while we're at it.

grafkhun

well sorry I sounded like that, didn't mean to. Let's drop this and go get ice cream, how 'bout that?

Good idea. Fighting on the internet is useless :)

[QUOTE="grafkhun"][QUOTE="Dabbagins"]

It's what you said in your first post is where i'm getting at. "Take out Merc 2 as well..." sounded really ignorant. It's like lets throw that game in the lake of fire as well while we're at it.

choffy

well sorry I sounded like that, didn't mean to. Let's drop this and go get ice cream, how 'bout that?

Good idea. Fighting on the internet is useless :)

we weren't fighting, just having a little debate ;)

You know what guys, my apologies. I must have missed the part where tc mentions what games to remove or add. Ya lets go get some ice cream. Actually does the Left 4 Dead demo come out at 1pm epst? that means it comes out in like 45 minutes here in the west coast. I read a topic on the board that mentions it comes out at 1, but is it eastern or western time? I wanna play this game! also checked out the Mirrors Edge demo which I thought was really fun. Check it out guys. Sorry for the trolling.:(Dabbagins

trolling? I saw none by you. Anyways, I heard the L4D demo comes out on sunday :? I'm probably wrong though.

I heard it comes out tonight or this morning at 1am? oh wait I think that's the CoD:WaW demo. My bad then. -2 so far.lol

Edit: -3, CoD:WaW demo is already out.

Can anyone tell me if these games are worth getting

just got an xbox 360 20GB recently. don't have any games yet but these are some of the games I'm thinking about getting.

Dead rising
Crackdown
Gears of war
Devil may cry 4
NBA 2k9
resident evil 5(when it comes out)
burnout paradise
Mass effect

as you can tell i love action games.I also like horror games and i like basketball games.Can anyone tell me should I get some of those games on the list?what 2 games should I get first
which games would last me the longest?

Can anyone tell me if these games are worth getting

just got an xbox 360 20GB recently. don't have any games yet but these are some of the games I'm thinking about getting.

Dead rising
Crackdown
Gears of war
Devil may cry 4
NBA 2k9
resident evil 5(when it comes out)
burnout paradise
Mass effect

as you can tell i love action games.I also like horror games and i like basketball games.Can anyone tell me should I get some of those games on the list?what 2 games should I get first
which games would last me the longest?

reez79

Dead Rising, Crackdown, and Mass Effect are all great games, Gears is good but i'd just rent it and beat the singleplayer and get Gears 2 instead. Don't know about the other games. If you like horror and action i'd suggest Dead Space and FEAR. Haven't tried it but i've heard the Condemned series is also pretty good.

I actually just purchased a 20gb 360 myself as well and am looking for some game/accessory suggestions. I'm a PC gamer and prefer FPS and RTS games on the PC but I like racing games, fighting games, 3rd person shooters/action on the console. I like RPGs on both platforms as well. I also have a little brother that's 8 who's a gamer in training and he comes over occasionally so anything he'd dig too is a plus (like Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Crackdown, he also loves Halo 2 on my old xbox). Replayability and some good lengthy singleplayer campaigns are nice too. Don't like the idea of paying $60 for a game that I can beat in 10 hours or less with no point in going through a second time when I can just go out and rent it.

In particular i'm looking for good RPGs, 3rd person shooter/action games (Viking, Conan, Too Human, Devil May Cry 4...what's good and what's only worth a rental or worth nothing at all?) and maybe another racing game (something along the lines of Burnout or Need for Speed) and a skateboarding or snowboarding game because my little brother would like that. Don't care how old they are, don't mind picking them up used at gamestop or on craigslist or something. What I have so far:

• Crackdown
• Marvel Ultimate Alliance
• Forza 2
• Fight Night Round 3
• Lost Odyssey
• Soul Caliber IV
• And I already have Dead Space, Fallout 3, Mass Effect, Oblivion, and CoD4 for the PC.

Your help and suggestions are much appreciated!

I need help deciding whether or not the 360 would be a smart choice investing in. In the past I've stuck to the Nintendo consoles, but I feel I need to branch out because of the great software support M$ is receiving. As of now, I own a Wii and DS, and the my interest in its games is sparse. The problem I forsee is that personally, I'm not a man for M games. However, I see games like Prince of Persia, Mirror's Edge, and Banjo...I begin a desire to play them. I'm guessing the wise decision would be to choose the Elite since it's harddrive is full of memory. What's the best choice?

Thanks

GodsPetFido

Anyone?

Should I get Fallout 3 or Far Cry 2? I would like both I'm guessing but which has longer gameplay and if theres not much of a difference, which one has more playability? ThanksConormurphy123

Well, I really like Far Cry 2 so far, but I haven't played Fallout 3. You really have to think hard about it, one is a large RPG, the other is a sandbox shooter. I would read several reviews, think about what you are looking for, and then buy both :P I will be picking up Fallout 3 at some point.

I don't usually play x-box much, so I could use a recommendation for a Christmas gift for my 15 y/o stepson. He already has NCAA 08, Halo 3, Proving Ground, Skate, Need for Speed Carbon, Call of Duty 3, Rayman Raving Rabbids. He plays Halo the most if that helps. Thanks!

I don't usually play x-box much, so I could use a recommendation for a Christmas gift for my 15 y/o stepson. He already has NCAA 08, Halo 3, Proving Ground, Skate, Need for Speed Carbon, Call of Duty 3, Rayman Raving Rabbids. He plays Halo the most if that helps. Thanks!

gameplayingmom

I need help deciding whether or not the 360 would be a smart choice investing in. In the past I've stuck to the Nintendo consoles, but I feel I need to branch out because of the great software support M$ is receiving. As of now, I own a Wii and DS, and the my interest in its games is sparse. The problem I forsee is that personally, I'm not a man for M games. However, I see games like Prince of Persia, Mirror's Edge, and Banjo...I begin a desire to play them. I'm guessing the wise decision would be to choose the Elite since it's harddrive is full of memory. What's the best choice?

GodsPetFido

An Xbox 360 is a VERY good investment. As you said, it is very hard to satisfy a lot of peoples gaming needs with a Nintendo Wii. The 360 (as you can tell from the thread) has very many good games for many different genres. There's a few more that just aren't popular (like Platformer and Family), but you can't go wrong with a 360

[QUOTE="Conormurphy123"]Should I get Fallout 3 or Far Cry 2? I would like both I'm guessing but which has longer gameplay and if theres not much of a difference, which one has more playability? ThanksCaddy06_88

Well, I really like Far Cry 2 so far, but I haven't played Fallout 3. You really have to think hard about it, one is a large RPG, the other is a sandbox shooter. I would read several reviews, think about what you are looking for, and then buy both :P I will be picking up Fallout 3 at some point.

I'm on the exact different boat Caddy; I have Fallout 3, and plan on getting FarCry 2 very soon.

I love Fallout and remember, it can last you anywhere between 30-100 hours. Plus it is a FPS in itself, albeit a bit clunky. Truthfully, I don't think you can go wrong with either choice

[QUOTE="GodsPetFido"]

I need help deciding whether or not the 360 would be a smart choice investing in. In the past I've stuck to the Nintendo consoles, but I feel I need to branch out because of the great software support M$ is receiving. As of now, I own a Wii and DS, and the my interest in its games is sparse. The problem I forsee is that personally, I'm not a man for M games. However, I see games like Prince of Persia, Mirror's Edge, and Banjo...I begin a desire to play them. I'm guessing the wise decision would be to choose the Elite since it's harddrive is full of memory. What's the best choice?

Thanks

GodsPetFido

Anyone?

Edit: Looks like Choffy beat me to it. I keep failing in this thread. :cry:

I don't usually play x-box much, so I could use a recommendation for a Christmas gift for my 15 y/o stepson. He already has NCAA 08, Halo 3, Proving Ground, Skate, Need for Speed Carbon, Call of Duty 3, Rayman Raving Rabbids. He plays Halo the most if that helps. Thanks!

gameplayingmom

He'll love Gears of War 2, Call of Duty 4, and Far Cry 2. if he has access to Xbox Live, then that just makes it better. if not, get him a prepaid Xbox Live subscription card.

well i posted in the last thread but that got deleted so i wanted to know which of these games i should get and i already have fallout 3:

Gow2, CoD5, Fifa09, Farcry 2, Fable 2, Endwar, Saints Row 2, Left 4 Dead and any other good games coming out this year.

well i posted in the last thread but that got deleted so i wanted to know which of these games i should get and i already have fallout 3:

Gow2, CoD5, Fifa09, Farcry 2, Fable 2, Endwar, Saints Row 2, Left 4 Dead and any other good games coming out this year.

spritepac

I'm assuming you have no budget limit, in that case, get them all.

lol i have a 1 game budget limit. forgot to mention that.spritepac

ok then I'd suggest Dead Space.

My Fable 2 has frozen and corrupted my save game 2x. I've never had a RRoD, and all of my other games work fine. :(CodingGenius

so you want a recommendation or something?

Need sugestions for games under $45.

I was thinking Burnout Paradise, or Lost Odyssy (However you spell Odyssy)

Any suggestions? :S

Need sugestions for games under $45.

I was thinking Burnout Paradise, or Lost Odyssy (However you spell Odyssy)

Any suggestions? :S

NintendoGamer3

Burnout Paradise is an amazing game

I strongly suggest that