Xbox 360

[O-Fear]

http://www.the-magicbox.com/0505/game050508c.shtml

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You do know those are the very same pictures that were talking about right?

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Yes I know.. but the Xbox 360 Windows Media Center Remote Control is new

 

Edit: Oh, I was wrong.. someone has already posted it..

http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/4/xbox360/m...emote_360_s.jpg

although mine looks better and biger

Edited May 10, 2005 by O-Fear

[ken_cinder]

Saw that pic a few days ago. Looks alot more professional than the POS one they made for the original Xbox.

Oh and if they don't include it with the system this time around, someone needs to be ass raped at Microsoft.

[Gryph]

Here is some more Shitbox 360 news: http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/n...crosoft_xbox_dc

[Inky]

Saw that pic a few days ago. Looks alot more professional than the POS one they made for the original Xbox.

Oh and if they don't include it with the system this time around, someone needs to be ass raped at Microsoft.

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yeah I hope they just bundle it all together this time. or at least make a special bundle with all the stuff in it. I miss the days when you got 2 controllers and a game with a new system.

[Bluestinger X]

the prices have been leaked. 300 for the standard system and 360 for the bundle. Not bad at all really. I was expecting to pay much more for next generation. But then again gota wait and see how much you Sony fanboys will have to pay for ur cell hype.. which im sure will be much more.

[solidius23]

Saw that pic a few days ago. Looks alot more professional than the POS one they made for the original Xbox.

Oh and if they don't include it with the system this time around, someone needs to be ass raped at Microsoft.

yeah I hope they just bundle it all together this time. or at least make a special bundle with all the stuff in it. I miss the days when you got 2 controllers and a game with a new system.

yeah i miss those days too. when they came with a real full game not a demo disc, it really makes no sense they dont bundle a game since cds and dvds are much cheaper to make than carts.

[Robert]

your link is broken, Gryph

[Gryph]

Well it worked before. It's pointless anyway. Just some more specs.

[Bluestinger X]

http://msxb.wmod.llnwd.net/a274/o2/ourcolo...ony_v1_750k.wmv

 

a video from the ourcolony.. shows off the system and they talk about it a bit. dosnt show any games though or much else.

[Gryph]

Next gen is going to be interesting. I may even get an XBOX 360. But only after mod chips come out and some decent games to justify owning it.

[Gryph]

Double post, but I don't give a flock. These are official specs.

 

Xbox 360 Specs:

 

CPU

 

* 3 symmetrical cores running at 3.2 GHz each

* 2 hardware threads per core; 6 threads total

* 1 VMX-128 vector unit per core; 3 total

* 128 VMX-128 registers per hardware thread

* 1MB L2 Cache

* 9 billion dot product operations per second

 

Custom ATI GPU:

 

* 500 MHz Clock Speed

* 10 MB embedded DRAM

* 48-way parallel floating-point dynamically-scheduled shader pipelines

* Unified shader architecture

* 500 million triangles per second polygon performance

* 16 gigasamples per second pixel fillrate using 4X MSAA

* 48 billion shader operations per second

 

Memory:

 

* 512 MB GDDR3 RAM

* 700 MHz DDR

* Unified memory architecture

* 22.4 GB/s memory interface bus bandwidth

* 256 GB/s memory bandwidth to EDRAM

* 21.6 GB/s front-side bus

 

Overall System Floating-Point Performance:

 

* 1 TFLOP

 

Storage:

 

* Detachable and upgradeable 20 GB hard drive

* 12X dual-layer DVD-ROM

* Memory unit support starting at 64 MB

 

Input/Output:

 

* Support for up to 4 wireless game controllers

* 3 USB 2.0 ports - 2 front concealed under flap, 1 rear - compatible with all USB devices

* 2 memory unit slots

 

Digital Media Support:

 

* Support for DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA CD, MP3 CD, JPEG Photo CD

* Stream media from portable music devices, digital cameras, Windows XP PCs

* Rip music to Xbox 360 hard drive

* Custom playlists in every game

* Windows Media Center Extender built in

* Interactive, full screen 3D visualizers

 

HD Game Support:

 

* All games supported at 16:9, 720p and 1080i, anti-aliasing

* Standard definition and high definition video output supported

* Multichannel surround sound output

* Supports 48 KHz 16-bit audio

* 320 independent decompression channels

* 32-bit audio processing

* Over 256 audio channels

 

Optimized for Online:

 

* Instant, out-of-the-box access to Xbox Live features, including Xbox Live Marketplace for downloadable content, Gamer Profile for digital identity and voice chat to talk to friends while playing games, watching movies or listening to music

* Built in Ethernet Port at rear of console

* Wi-Fi Ready: 802.11 A, B and G

* Video Camera Ready

 

Wireless Controllers:

 

* 'Black' & 'White' buttons moved to shoulders of controller; now known as 'Bumpers'

* 'Expansion Jack' & 'Audio Jack' located at the bottom of controller

* Found at the top of controller is the 'Charge Port,' where the 'Play-Charge' recharging cable is connected

 

Jazz:

 

* Stands vertically or horizontally

* Interchangeable faceplates to personalize console to owners tastes

* In addition to summoning the Xbox Gamer Guide and the Xbox System Guide, Xbox Guide Button on controller and DVD remote lets gamers turn their systems on and off while kicking back on the couch

* 'Ring of Light' on console and controller communicates different events to player with varying patterns and colours, such as a new Xbox Live game invite being sent; many more cool actions displayable

 

Xbox Live For The Next Generation

 

Increased Flexibility

 

* Xbox Live, Silver - No monthly subscription required

* Xbox Live, Gold - Standard monthly subscription required

 

Benefits of Xbox Live, Gold

 

Unified Service Approach

* Xbox Gamer Guide that provides a consistent interface across all experiences

* Access to other players' Gamer Cards via Xbox Live

* Xbox Guide Button for fast access to the Guide and online features

* Personalized game play settings

* Seamless transition of Xbox Live account from Xbox to Xbox 360

 

Xbox Live Online Game Play

* Access to MMOs (additional fees may apply)

* Free Xbox Live weekends

* Multiplayer online game play

 

Xbox Live Gamer Profile

* 'Gamertile' personalized image for your gamer profile

* Personalized 'Motto' for your gaming profile

* Personalized look for the Xbox System Guide

* Collection of offline achievements

* Collection of online achievements

* Personalized 'Gamertag'

 

Xbox Live Intelligent Matchmaking

* 'Gamer Score' - Part of Gamer Profile: cumulative score of all of achievements. Can be used for quick comparison with other gamers

* 'Location/Language' - Part of Gamer Profile: identifies your location and preferred language

* 'Reputation' - Part of Gamer Profile: rating provided by community that indicates how you are perceived by other players

* Enhanced matchmaking using above elements of gamer profile

* Choice of matchmaking based on either skill level or social play

* Opportunity to provide feedback on other players and affect your likelihood to match with them in the future

* 'Gamerzone' - Part of Gamer Profile: indicates style of social gaming you prefer - relaxed/casual, competitive, etc.

 

Xbox Live Community

* Friends List; online presence

* Recent Players List

* Ubiquitous voice chat in game

* Ubiquitous voice chat out of game

 

Xbox Live Marketplace

* Credit card no longer required for Xbox Live access

* Free and premium downloadable game content

* Free and premium downloadable movies, music and TV

* Downloadable game trailers/demos

* Microtranscations

 

Xbox Live Message Center

* Game Invites

* Friend Invites

* Text and Voice Messages

* Service/System Messages

 

Digital Media Experiences

* Custom playlists in every game

* Play music from portable music devices

* View pictures from digital cameras

* Stream Media from connected Windows XP PC

* Windows Media Center Extender built in

* Interactive, full screen 3D visualizers

* Track Info for CDs (Offline & Online)

 

Parental Controls

* Game play based on game rating (e.g. ESRB)

* Managing Friends List

* Sharing profiles and/or viewing other profiles

* Communicating via voice, video, and/or text

* Presence

* Ability to purchase premium content in marketplace

* Ability to play multiplayer online

 

Benefits of Xbox Live, Silver

 

Unified Service Approach

* Xbox Gamer Guide that provides a consistent interface across all experiences

* Access to other players' Gamer Cards via Xbox Live

* Xbox Guide Button for fast access to the Guide and online features

* Personalized game play settings

 

Xbox Live Online Game Play

* Access to MMOs (additional fees may apply)

* Free Xbox Live weekends

 

Xbox Live Gamer Profile

* 'Gamertile' personalized image for your gamer profile

* Personalized 'Motto' for your gaming profile

* Personalized look for the Xbox System Guide

* Collection of offline achievements

* Collection of online achievements

* Personalized 'Gamertag'

 

Xbox Live Intelligent Matchmaking

* 'Gamer Score' - Part of Gamer Profile: cumulative score of all of achievements. Can be used for quick comparison with other gamers

* 'Location/Language' - Part of Gamer Profile: identifies your location and preferred language

* 'Reputation' - Part of Gamer Profile: rating provided by community that indicates how you are perceived by other players

 

Xbox Live Community

* Friends List; online presence

* Recent Players List

* Ubiquitous voice chat in game

* Ubiquitous voice chat out of game

 

Xbox Live Marketplace

* Credit card no longer required for Xbox Live access

* Free and premium downloadable game content

* Free and premium downloadable movies, music and TV

* Downloadable game trailers/demos

* Microtranscations

 

Xbox Live Message Center

* Game Invites

* Friend Invites

* Text and Voice Messages

* Service/System Messages

 

Digital Media Experiences

* Custom playlists in every game

* Play music from portable music devices

* View pictures from digital cameras

* Stream Media from connected Windows XP PC

* Windows Media Center Extender built in

* Interactive, full screen 3D visualizers

* Track Info for CDs (Offline & Online)

 

Parental Controls

* Game play based on game rating (e.g. ESRB)

* Managing Friends List

* Sharing profiles and/or viewing other profiles

* Communicating via voice, video, and/or text

* Presence

* Ability to purchase premium content in marketplace

 

For those stuck offline

 

Unified Service Approach

* Xbox Gamer Guide that provides a consistent interface across all experiences

* Xbox Guide Button for fast access to the Guide and online features

* Personalized game play settings

 

Xbox Live Gamer Profile

* 'Gamertile' personalized image for your gamer profile

* Personalized 'Motto' for your gaming profile

* Personalized look for the Xbox System Guide

* Collection of offline achievements

* Collection of online achievements

 

Xbox Live Intelligent Matchmaking

* 'Gamer Score' - Part of Gamer Profile: cumulative score of all of achievements. Can be used for quick comparison with other gamers

* 'Location/Language' - Part of Gamer Profile: identifies your location and preferred language

 

Xbox Live Marketplace

* Credit card no longer required for Xbox Live access

 

Digital Media Experiences

* Custom playlists in every game

* Play music from portable music devices

* View pictures from digital cameras

* Stream Media from connected Windows XP PC

* Windows Media Center Extender built in

* Interactive, full screen 3D visualizers

* Track Info for CDs (Offline & Online)

 

Parental Controls

* Game play based on game rating (e.g. ESRB)