Post by: Scar on August 27, 2008, 02:37:32 PM
If this is true then im not going to spend my money of the 360, I might aswell wait for the 720.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJJfkazJa6Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJJfkazJa6Y)
I mean lately my old xbox is doing dvd duty, so I dont want to waste money on the 360 if a couple years down the line its reduced to nothing else than just another dvd player..
Post by: nick09 on August 27, 2008, 03:06:11 PM
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Post by: A! on August 27, 2008, 05:02:19 PM
Post by: dennis872005 on August 27, 2008, 05:57:58 PM
http://dev.gamepro.com/article/features/206864/funtitle/ (http://dev.gamepro.com/article/features/206864/funtitle/)
Quote
Free demos, movie rentals, and downloadable content are nice to have on a console. But if you're looking to play high-definition video games on the cheap, Xbox 360 Arcade is an excellent option, thanks to its newly reduced price.
Ever since launch, the Xbox 360 core model without hard drive has largely been written off by gamers -- and rightfully so. It lacks many of the attractive advantages of its older brothers, not to mention value for what's included in the box. (Most core models can't even save games without separate purchase!)
But all that's about to change with the upcoming $80 price cut of the latest Arcade bundle (September 7, according to retailers), which includes a matte white system, wireless controller, and a 256 MB memory card for saving games and playing online.
Time can heal almost anything
The first thing we noticed when revisiting our review of the Xbox 360 Arcade this month was that the system runs much quieter than original Xbox 360 Pro and Elite models, even when reading game discs. This is a superb improvement, as your speakers will no longer need to compete with the likes of a small lawn mower.
But that's hardly the biggest selling point -- the real appeal of the Xbox 360 Arcade is that it grants players the same level of access to Xbox 360 games as either Pro or Elite models. Despite what you may have read on the internet, the Xbox 360 Arcade plays all Xbox 360 games with the same level of performance as other models with hard drives, even when playing others over Xbox Live. So when a game disc is running, it's exactly the same experience.
Wireless controller and 256 MB memory card
While the bundled 256 MB memory card won't allow players to store music, videos, and download high-profile game demos, the card does its job in saving about as many games as one would want. It also lets players compete online (with a paid Xbox Live subscription, of course), and even lets you trial download and store a handful of purchased Xbox Live Arcade games.
Unlike the original Xbox 360 Core model, the Xbox 360 Arcade now ships with a wireless controller, as it should (no tangled wires here). And the Arcade bundle also includes five Xbox Live Arcade games pressed to a single disc, the best of which is Pac-Man Championship Edition.
Regrettably, the Arcade ships with composite audio and video cables, which won't allow for high-definition output. But spending an additional $6-8 bucks for a separate HDMI cable (yes, Arcade models include an HDMI port) is all its takes to upgrade to HD, provided you have an HD-ready set. In any case, Xbox 360 games still look great on standard definition sets.
It's all about the games
Halo 3 plays just as nice on Xbox 360 Arcade as its pricier superiors
First launched in October 2007, the Xbox 360 Arcade was somewhat of a suspect purchase for $279. But with its attractive and mainstream-friendly price of $199 now, it's an easy buy for those who care more about the games than secondary amenities.
If you require top-of-the line technology and can't live without downloadable demos, the Xbox 360 Arcade isn't for you. But if you've been covetous of the platform's impressive library of exclusive games, not to mention the most thriving online multiplayer community, the Xbox 360 Arcade is hard to beat when it comes to playing games first and foremost.
PROS: Great game library, attractive price, wireless controller, included memory card
CONS: Lack of amenities like downloadable content and demos, no HD cables or headset, lack of hard drive a minor concern
Post by: ♦ßlôödÑinjå♦ on August 28, 2008, 11:45:25 AM
Post by: George Costanza on August 28, 2008, 12:04:07 PM
going by MS history it could come out in a year or two. but it won't be cheap. just get the arcade 360 on sept. 7. its gonna be 200 bucks. comes with a wireless controller and 256MB memory card. also 3 months of xbox live free. it does not come with an hdd but you can buy the 60bg which will be 100 dollars or a used 20gb for 50 or less. at 200 dollars its a pretty good deal.
http://dev.gamepro.com/article/features/206864/funtitle/ (http://dev.gamepro.com/article/features/206864/funtitle/)QuoteFree demos, movie rentals, and downloadable content are nice to have on a console. But if you're looking to play high-definition video games on the cheap, Xbox 360 Arcade is an excellent option, thanks to its newly reduced price.
Ever since launch, the Xbox 360 core model without hard drive has largely been written off by gamers -- and rightfully so. It lacks many of the attractive advantages of its older brothers, not to mention value for what's included in the box. (Most core models can't even save games without separate purchase!)
But all that's about to change with the upcoming $80 price cut of the latest Arcade bundle (September 7, according to retailers), which includes a matte white system, wireless controller, and a 256 MB memory card for saving games and playing online.
Time can heal almost anything
The first thing we noticed when revisiting our review of the Xbox 360 Arcade this month was that the system runs much quieter than original Xbox 360 Pro and Elite models, even when reading game discs. This is a superb improvement, as your speakers will no longer need to compete with the likes of a small lawn mower.
But that's hardly the biggest selling point -- the real appeal of the Xbox 360 Arcade is that it grants players the same level of access to Xbox 360 games as either Pro or Elite models. Despite what you may have read on the internet, the Xbox 360 Arcade plays all Xbox 360 games with the same level of performance as other models with hard drives, even when playing others over Xbox Live. So when a game disc is running, it's exactly the same experience.
Wireless controller and 256 MB memory card
While the bundled 256 MB memory card won't allow players to store music, videos, and download high-profile game demos, the card does its job in saving about as many games as one would want. It also lets players compete online (with a paid Xbox Live subscription, of course), and even lets you trial download and store a handful of purchased Xbox Live Arcade games.
Unlike the original Xbox 360 Core model, the Xbox 360 Arcade now ships with a wireless controller, as it should (no tangled wires here). And the Arcade bundle also includes five Xbox Live Arcade games pressed to a single disc, the best of which is Pac-Man Championship Edition.
Regrettably, the Arcade ships with composite audio and video cables, which won't allow for high-definition output. But spending an additional $6-8 bucks for a separate HDMI cable (yes, Arcade models include an HDMI port) is all its takes to upgrade to HD, provided you have an HD-ready set. In any case, Xbox 360 games still look great on standard definition sets.
It's all about the games
Halo 3 plays just as nice on Xbox 360 Arcade as its pricier superiors
First launched in October 2007, the Xbox 360 Arcade was somewhat of a suspect purchase for $279. But with its attractive and mainstream-friendly price of $199 now, it's an easy buy for those who care more about the games than secondary amenities.
If you require top-of-the line technology and can't live without downloadable demos, the Xbox 360 Arcade isn't for you. But if you've been covetous of the platform's impressive library of exclusive games, not to mention the most thriving online multiplayer community, the Xbox 360 Arcade is hard to beat when it comes to playing games first and foremost.
PROS: Great game library, attractive price, wireless controller, included memory card
CONS: Lack of amenities like downloadable content and demos, no HD cables or headset, lack of hard drive a minor concern
DUDE the 360 is 200$ Clams NOOOW!?!?!?!?!
*Gos To Ocean *
Post by: nick09 on August 28, 2008, 12:54:58 PM
Post by: George Costanza on August 28, 2008, 01:04:41 PM
Well the $200 360 does not have a hard drive and only comes with a 256MB memory card.
Oo0o0o0o0o Thats The Catch -.- \-/o f**k*** Microsoft
Post by: ItalianStallion on August 28, 2008, 06:33:26 PM
Post by: Cyclysm on August 28, 2008, 06:41:34 PM
Well the $200 360 does not have a hard drive and only comes with a 256MB memory card.
Oo0o0o0o0o Thats The Catch -.- \-/o f**k*** Microsoft
Kind of like how the cheaper PS3's don't have backwards compatibility Oo0o0o0o0o Thats The Catch f**k*** large greedy corporations: $ony and Micro$oft
Post by: nick09 on August 28, 2008, 07:04:47 PM
Post by: George Costanza on August 28, 2008, 11:50:44 PM
Back In the spuer nes days it was not about stealing your money and what not now its crazy -.-Well the $200 360 does not have a hard drive and only comes with a 256MB memory card.
Oo0o0o0o0o Thats The Catch -.- \-/o f**k*** Microsoft
Kind of like how the cheaper PS3's don't have backwards compatibility Oo0o0o0o0o Thats The Catch f**k*** large greedy corporations: $ony and Micro$oft
Post by: Spidercide on August 29, 2008, 12:47:34 AM
Post by: dennis872005 on August 29, 2008, 01:09:43 AM
who ever made this .......... L-)going by MS history it could come out in a year or two. but it won't be cheap. just get the arcade 360 on sept. 7. its gonna be 200 bucks. comes with a wireless controller and 256MB memory card. also 3 months of xbox live free. it does not come with an hdd but you can buy the 60bg which will be 100 dollars or a used 20gb for 50 or less. at 200 dollars its a pretty good deal.
http://dev.gamepro.com/article/features/206864/funtitle/ (http://dev.gamepro.com/article/features/206864/funtitle/)QuoteFree demos, movie rentals, and downloadable content are nice to have on a console. But if you're looking to play high-definition video games on the cheap, Xbox 360 Arcade is an excellent option, thanks to its newly reduced price.
Ever since launch, the Xbox 360 core model without hard drive has largely been written off by gamers -- and rightfully so. It lacks many of the attractive advantages of its older brothers, not to mention value for what's included in the box. (Most core models can't even save games without separate purchase!)
But all that's about to change with the upcoming $80 price cut of the latest Arcade bundle (September 7, according to retailers), which includes a matte white system, wireless controller, and a 256 MB memory card for saving games and playing online.
Time can heal almost anything
The first thing we noticed when revisiting our review of the Xbox 360 Arcade this month was that the system runs much quieter than original Xbox 360 Pro and Elite models, even when reading game discs. This is a superb improvement, as your speakers will no longer need to compete with the likes of a small lawn mower.
But that's hardly the biggest selling point -- the real appeal of the Xbox 360 Arcade is that it grants players the same level of access to Xbox 360 games as either Pro or Elite models. Despite what you may have read on the internet, the Xbox 360 Arcade plays all Xbox 360 games with the same level of performance as other models with hard drives, even when playing others over Xbox Live. So when a game disc is running, it's exactly the same experience.
Wireless controller and 256 MB memory card
While the bundled 256 MB memory card won't allow players to store music, videos, and download high-profile game demos, the card does its job in saving about as many games as one would want. It also lets players compete online (with a paid Xbox Live subscription, of course), and even lets you trial download and store a handful of purchased Xbox Live Arcade games.
Unlike the original Xbox 360 Core model, the Xbox 360 Arcade now ships with a wireless controller, as it should (no tangled wires here). And the Arcade bundle also includes five Xbox Live Arcade games pressed to a single disc, the best of which is Pac-Man Championship Edition.
Regrettably, the Arcade ships with composite audio and video cables, which won't allow for high-definition output. But spending an additional $6-8 bucks for a separate HDMI cable (yes, Arcade models include an HDMI port) is all its takes to upgrade to HD, provided you have an HD-ready set. In any case, Xbox 360 games still look great on standard definition sets.
It's all about the games
Halo 3 plays just as nice on Xbox 360 Arcade as its pricier superiors
First launched in October 2007, the Xbox 360 Arcade was somewhat of a suspect purchase for $279. But with its attractive and mainstream-friendly price of $199 now, it's an easy buy for those who care more about the games than secondary amenities.
If you require top-of-the line technology and can't live without downloadable demos, the Xbox 360 Arcade isn't for you. But if you've been covetous of the platform's impressive library of exclusive games, not to mention the most thriving online multiplayer community, the Xbox 360 Arcade is hard to beat when it comes to playing games first and foremost.
PROS: Great game library, attractive price, wireless controller, included memory card
CONS: Lack of amenities like downloadable content and demos, no HD cables or headset, lack of hard drive a minor concern
DUDE the 360 is 200$ Clams NOOOW!?!?!?!?!
*Gos To Ocean *
what? anyways its true. the 360 arcade will be 200 in sept 7.
Post by: thefisherkings on August 29, 2008, 03:25:55 PM