Rick B. Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 what do you think about the new xbox live system with the avatars and what not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Did it update yet? How is it? I'll take a look when I get home later tonight, but I'm gonna go watch the new Bond movie shortly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick B. Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 yeah, it updated. everything is all shiny and new. takes some getting used to, thats for sure. you can install your games on your HD now so you no longer need the disc. i know you could download them before, but now there is no need. bring your xbox and games so i can install them without having to buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallhamer88 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 thats sick. imma have to update it. can u download 360 games or reg xbox games. ??? imma update 2nite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'll have to give this a check later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevotron5000 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 you can install your games on your HD now so you no longer need the disc. You can install games to the HD but you still need the disc to run the game. The install is meant to decrease load times. Your xbox will also be much more quiet during play because your disc won't be spinning. In some cases though, installing to the HD can actually hurt load times. The primary example of that is on Halo 3 and other games that were optimized for the 360. I love the new update though, it's a bit akward at first but the avatars are awesome and it's pretty slick overall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I can't wait to go home for winter break and spend all of December playing Xbox. Give me a few days to get back up to par and I shall pwn nubz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Damn it I dont have it yet cause people stole my cable. Is it pretty sweet? Also if you can really install on HD that makes having a Gamefly account 1000X better now. Thats sweet. Im just wondering how they're going to sell any games now though... I mean how much space does a game take on your HD? Cause i got 120gig HD and it I've only used 1/12th of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevotron5000 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Damn it I dont have it yet cause people stole my cable. Is it pretty sweet? Also if you can really install on HD that makes having a Gamefly account 1000X better now. Thats sweet. Im just wondering how they're going to sell any games now though... I mean how much space does a game take on your HD? Cause i got 120gig HD and it I've only used 1/12th of that. I already installed Gears 2 and Saint's Row 2 at 6.8gb each and takes about 5 minutes. You still need the disc to play the game. If you try to play the game without the disc in the tray it'll just say 'Please insert Gears of War 2.' or something like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Oh alright well than basically a waste of my time than IMO. Oh well I was kind of skeptical about it cause I was like how would they make money then lol!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevotron5000 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Decreased load times are always good and not having to hear my 360 spin like crazy make it worth it for me. Load times are cut in half on Fallout 3 I wasn't using much of my HDD space anyway, at least I'll be able to put my 120gb to some use finally, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yeah I mean i see the benefits but I probably wont use it much. I have my TV up way loud so I dont hear my 360, and I use load times as breaks to check HF's and my other forums I post on lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 If I had the larger HD, the installs would be a better option. I'll go with spinning disc for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevotron5000 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yeah I mean i see the benefits but I probably wont use it much. I have my TV up way loud so I dont hear my 360, and I use load times as breaks to check HF's and my other forums I post on lol. Yea, it's definitely not enough to make people run out and pay $150+ for 120gb hard drives, at least it shouldn't be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Idk they probably will sell alot more Hard drives now lol. But I got the best of the best cause I traded my old (broken Premium) for an Elite, got $250 on the broken premium towards the Elite, and I had some other stuff not a bad deal I thought lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR_VTEC Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Actually its lame, I dont really like it, layout is cool, avatar concept is just cheezy they had to copy Wii, but I dont like the menu system anymore than the last...seems like microsoft is trying to hard now.....sony's system layout is wayyyy better, and when HOME comes out its pretty much going to kill off live cause its going to be free and dedicated servers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 WAIT A SECOND! Homes going to come out? I thought that was a Myth!!! Cause honestly its been over 2 years now since it was first staged for a beta release lol... Sorry for the PS3 hating but I think sony has an EPIC FAIL on their hands with the PS3. PS2 rocked no doubt but PS3 needs some work done lol, Better luck next time. Even if home comes out and is something amazing, we're getting close to where the next generations going to start building hype. But I do agree "The New xbox experience" was a letdown. The old "Blades" where way easier to navigate and its not just because I'm used to it either. The avatars are fine I mean gives you a little personalization with your gamertag over just what picture you like as your GP. It be really cool if the achievements or gamerscore you had could unlock content for your character. Say example if you beat Halo 3 or 1000/1000 GS you could wear a master chief costume, or something. Be a nice addition to a somewhat boring addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevotron5000 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 It be really cool if the achievements or gamerscore you had could unlock content for your character. Say example if you beat Halo 3 or 1000/1000 GS you could wear a master chief costume, or something. Be a nice addition to a somewhat boring addition. I'd buy that for a dollar! I think they should rip the bomberman system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIR_VTEC Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 WAIT A SECOND! Homes going to come out? I thought that was a Myth!!! Cause honestly its been over 2 years now since it was first staged for a beta release lol... Sorry for the PS3 hating but I think sony has an EPIC FAIL on their hands with the PS3. PS2 rocked no doubt but PS3 needs some work done lol, Better luck next time. Even if home comes out and is something amazing, we're getting close to where the next generations going to start building hype. But I do agree "The New xbox experience" was a letdown. The old "Blades" where way easier to navigate and its not just because I'm used to it either. The avatars are fine I mean gives you a little personalization with your gamertag over just what picture you like as your GP. It be really cool if the achievements or gamerscore you had could unlock content for your character. Say example if you beat Halo 3 or 1000/1000 GS you could wear a master chief costume, or something. Be a nice addition to a somewhat boring addition. Actually something close to that will be happening in the few weeks with microsoft, they will be releasing a gears of war outfit for your character so basically they will eventually do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Oh yeah never scene that. I'm really hating the new setup though, just doesn't feel as clean anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I just downloaded the new update and I loves it. Much more responsive. Installing gears of war 2 on my hard drive then seeing how long I can go without sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 the interface sucks but they added a lot more features that were sorely needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kastigir Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 It will take some getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sup Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 WBS still plays Gaylo 3, rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannaBstuntin Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 That's because Halo 3 > * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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