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Tarkenchi
05-13-2005, 03:24 AM
Hey all, the first look at the Xbox 360 was tonight on MTV, and MAN this thing is a POWERHOUSE! the stock controllers are Wi-Fi, and this thing actually has USB ports installed! ohh, and it has this

IMB PowerPC based CPU with three cores at 3.2 Ghz apiece
- 500Mhz ATI graphics processor with 10MB DRAM
- Detachable, upgradeable 20GB hard drives
- Three USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in Ethernet port
- Built-in 802.11a, b, and g Wi-Fi
- All games support16:9 widescreen, 720p and 1080i resolution (and standard definition output)
- 48Khz 16-bit audio, 32-bit processing and over 256 audio channels


yes, 3 cores working at 3.2 ghz EACH! My laptop is 3.2 ghz, and Holee ****! I cant wait for x-mas! Perfect Dark Zero looked like, above all else, a Rare made game. (amazing and fantastic) *joygasm* Yuuuuhm

- The 360 plays progressive-scan DVDs, CDs, MP3s, VMA files and more
- Customizable faceplates for the 'box and "skins" for the interface screen
- Rip CDs directly to the hard drive to create custom soundtracks
- Connect to your PC (360 will streams the digital media from your desktop) and share pictures, audio, whatever with your friends
- Plug in the 360 camera peripheral for real-time video chat

- Dozens of game-makers have signed-on to make games for 360 - look for launch titles from Microsoft, EA, Activision, THQ, Majesco, Tecmo, Sega and others
- All 360 games in high-definition with widescreen and multichannel surround sound
- Accepts four wireless controllers at once
- With Xbox Live Gold, a subscription service, multiplayer action, stats and tournaments are at your command
- Xbox Marketplace gives you downloadable levels, weapons, maps, episodic content, costumes


Believe it. We're nearing the end of the lifespan of another videogame console. This means both die-hard players and weekend warriors will soon be sacrificing hefty chunks of life to prettier, faster, cooler games, movies, music and downloadable goods that'll make your current console look about as sophisticated as an Amish buggy ride. Well it's your lucky day, here's the detailed download on what to expect from the next-generation Xbox.

iggy880
05-13-2005, 03:49 AM
You beat me to that, but how about this (http://videogame.channel.aol.com/canvases/articles?id=20050503103309990001)? I got it from the AIM thing, but it has pictures, so there :P :P

Stalking Shadow
05-13-2005, 03:50 AM
All I can say is :bhump:

Tarkenchi
05-13-2005, 03:52 AM
You beat me to that, but how about this (http://videogame.channel.aol.com/canvases/articles?id=20050503103309990001)? I got it from the AIM thing, but it has pictures, so there :P :P


uhm, those are ****ty pictures... lemme get the GOOD real release pics.


http://www.mtv.com/games/video_games/xbox/images/Xbox_360_3Q.jpg

http://www.mtv.com/games/video_games/xbox/images/xbox_wide_281x105.jpg

http://www.mtv.com/games/video_games/xbox/images/Xbox-360controller.jpg

iggy880
05-13-2005, 03:56 AM
Those that I had were official, and with some more intel. Just because you spent more time searching for pictures when I was busy doesn't mean it tops me. Also, just to annoy you your mega is a tiny Tarky.

Tarkenchi
05-13-2005, 04:08 AM
Those that I had were official, and with some more intel. Just because you spent more time searching for pictures when I was busy doesn't mean it tops me. Also, just to annoy you your mega is a tiny Tarky.

No, those are not Official photo's, i saw them 6 days ago, when they were leaked, They were taken by someone with a camera phone, I am NOT trying to top you, I didn't even Search for these pictures, by the way, heres the MTV link with the pics and the info.

http://www.mtv.com/games/video_games/xbox/index.jhtml

http://www.mtv.com/games/video_games/xbox/console.jhtml

Yo dawgs, theres da low downziolo!

Magna Harrier
05-13-2005, 05:58 AM
Perhaps my tech spec reading isn't up to snuff, but have they mentioned anything about backwards compatability, or lack thereof? I've heard conflicting stores.

Tarberetta
05-13-2005, 08:09 AM
Sweet! :tarby:

Krypto
05-13-2005, 09:33 AM
Eh, I wasn't too impressed with the quality of the video games. They looked no different from XBOX games. Of course, I'm sure that all is dependant on the game developers...

Madden '06 looked REALLY impressive, though.

Esbat
05-13-2005, 09:34 AM
But is it backwards compatible with X-Box games... :chuckle:

The Icy One
05-13-2005, 10:20 AM
Like I've said many times.. I'm getting them in the same order I got the Current Generation.. Xbox - PS2 - Gamecube.. just change the names to the new ones.. >>

Poison
05-13-2005, 03:37 PM
At least that thing looks somewhat like a new age console. Not like the "I'm a disguised VCR from the 80s" original XBox.
Won't get it anyway, my PS2 and GC are fine.

suburbanhell
05-13-2005, 03:53 PM
At least that thing looks somewhat like a new age console. Not like the "I'm a disguised VCR from the 80s" original XBox.
Won't get it anyway, my PS2 and GC are fine.

Agreed, my PS2 and PC (and sometime next year my PS3 & PC) are all the digital entertainment I need

Krypto
05-13-2005, 05:28 PM
XBOX 360 >> Playstation 3, n00b. :rolleyes:

Tarberetta
05-13-2005, 06:24 PM
Don't know that yet but Sony definately has it's hands full :tarby:

iggy880
05-13-2005, 10:13 PM
But is it backwards compatible with X-Box games... :chuckle:

Not expected to be, and thats a plus as it will allow for graphical advancments.

ShadowHands
05-14-2005, 06:43 AM
God I hated the PS2 and gamecube.....Bored of X-Box now though. Hopefully Ill be looking at a well paying job befor this comes out, because its a must buy.

Tarkenchi
05-18-2005, 03:51 AM
I was watching the e3 press conference and they guy mentioned...

XBOX 360 WILL BE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE

Kinetix
05-18-2005, 04:01 AM
^ dangit, Why not just not make it backwards compatible so that the graphcis don't have to be sacrificed? Once it comes out your Xbox will only be worth like $50 anyways, just keep it :rolleyes:

Tarkenchi
05-18-2005, 04:10 AM
^ dangit, Why not just not make it backwards compatible so that the graphcis don't have to be sacrificed? Once it comes out your Xbox will only be worth like $50 anyways, just keep it :rolleyes:

I forgot to mention, the way they said it was "only the best selling xbox games will be compatible with 360" so i guess they will redo them? or, im confused.

Griimace
05-21-2005, 03:01 AM
Through X-Box Live, MS is supposed to send patches to allow your games to play on 360.


Nintendo Revolution= pWnz all j00r crappy PSTrilogy and X-BoxFullCircle. :P

Graphite
05-23-2005, 05:32 PM
I saw the review from G4TV over the weekend. The games do look sweet. Maybe I'll get it, maybe I won't. I am dissatisfied with my Gamecube but think I'm concole burned out. Just not playing the same games I anymore as I did in my teens.

Over 1 billion members for the new X-box live: I think thats a little too ambishous, even for Microsoft....

WingedAvenger
05-23-2005, 08:00 PM
XBOX 360 >> Playstation 3, n00b. :rolleyes:

X-Box > Playstation 2, so yes this is a reasonable assumption. :cool: