The Official Xbox 360 Thread

Athers · Post by **Athers** » Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:03 pm

Didn't realise it was out already?

FD · Post by FD » Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:12 pm

It's out friday mate, but loadsa people have it early since most online retailers sent em out yesterday!

Anyone else playing the 360 version? Found it very funny to see SONY PLAYSTATION adverts in the champions league mode

This part of the Eurogamer review sums it up for me :

But it lacks FIFA's coaxing feedback - the greens and reds acknowledging good movement and involvement during the game - and in a mode where the significance of good movement is amplified so considerably, the fact FIFA kicks the PES movement code so hard around the park that you could stitch lines on it, throw on laminate and sell it at JD Sports, is rather damaging

General Mannerheim · Post by **General Mannerheim** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:33 pm

FD wrote:It's out friday mate, but loadsa people have it early since most online retailers sent em out yesterday!

Anyone else playing the 360 version? Found it very funny to see SONY PLAYSTATION adverts in the champions league mode

This part of the Eurogamer review sums it up for me :

But it lacks FIFA's coaxing feedback - the greens and reds acknowledging good movement and involvement during the game - and in a mode where the significance of good movement is amplified so considerably, the fact FIFA kicks the PES movement code so hard around the park that you could stitch lines on it, throw on laminate and sell it at JD Sports, is rather damaging

Have you played saints row 2? out tomorrow

blurred · Post by **blurred** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 12:40 pm

Athers wrote:If you definitely have to have your Xbox wirelessly connected and you have a laptop with wireless, you can connect it to a laptop using a crossover ethernet cable and bridge the connections. Not simple but it works and does save you money.

I take it that's your approach to it? I'm not liking the 'not simple' bit, though...

FD · Post by FD » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:15 pm

General Mannerheim wrote:Have you played saints row 2? out tomorrow

Yep, and whilst its graphically a bit dodgy, its extremely good fun. My particular favourite is the "Septic Revenge" mini-game whereby you spray shit all over houses to lower the real estate value whilst a friend drives the septic tank around

But it is indeed pretty dodgy looking at times, but I find it fun.

boltonbhoy1978 · Post by **boltonbhoy1978** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:18 pm

FD wrote:
General Mannerheim wrote:Have you played saints row 2? out tomorrow
Yep, and whilst its graphically a bit dodgy, its extremely good fun. My particular favourite is the "Septic Revenge" mini-game whereby you spray shit all over houses to lower the real estate value whilst a friend drives the septic tank around

But it is indeed pretty dodgy looking at times, but I find it fun.

they did say though that they werent concentrating on the graphics, the gameplay is brilliant, beter than gta.

FD · Post by FD » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:26 pm

It's more of an arcade game, the cars turn on a sixpence...its just stupid fun really, I love it.

BWFC_Insane · Post by **BWFC_Insane** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:34 pm

FD have you heard much about Far Cry 2?

I can't wait for it, but apparently the save system is a big problem and the graphics aren't so good is what I've heard.

ChrisC · Post by **ChrisC** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 2:52 pm

BWFC_Insane wrote:FD have you heard much about Far Cry 2?

I can't wait for it, but apparently the save system is a big problem and the graphics aren't so good is what I've heard.

Grapics arnt toooo bad ive seen alot worse and as for the save system there was talk about it but nothing confirmed as far as i know.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xAmg61qzrcI

FD · Post by FD » Thu Oct 16, 2008 5:39 pm

BWFC_Insane wrote:FD have you heard much about Far Cry 2?

I can't wait for it, but apparently the save system is a big problem and the graphics aren't so good is what I've heard.

I haven't I'm afraid.

I loved the original Far Cry on PC but every one since I've found to be average or worse. The only thing I've had a crack on is the level editer (ages ago though, before the game was even finished) and I thought that was pretty decent and had some great potential.

So it's rather been off my radar.

Dead Space is the game people should be looking at purchasing next. I can't say too much but trust me on this, it's mind blowing, one of the most incredible looking games since Gears of War, the atmosphere and sound are top notch as well, you need this game!

Athers · Post by **Athers** » Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:54 pm

blurred wrote:
Athers wrote:If you definitely have to have your Xbox wirelessly connected and you have a laptop with wireless, you can connect it to a laptop using a crossover ethernet cable and bridge the connections. Not simple but it works and does save you money.
I take it that's your approach to it? I'm not liking the 'not simple' bit, though...

Used to be but that's over a year ago now. There's a few blog articles on how to do it IIRC but best to try first opening yer window with LAN and Wireless, dragged a box round them and try to bridge connections, if that doesn't work then further technicalities are required which are detailed online.

Athers · Post by **Athers** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:29 pm

The sound is so poor on this one it's a better game to have it on quiet/silent and play some music on your stereo.

I actually think the game is alright, but don't see why the transfers are so out of date. El Hadji Diouf signed for Sunderland on July 28 yet he's still at Bolton! Robbie Keane signed for Liverpool around the same time yet he has been moved to Liverpool. How hard is it for some bloke at Konami to register the players properly on September 1st and be done with it? Unbelievable that even a transfer as high profile as Berbatov isn't made.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:56 pm

Played the new fifa for about half an hour yesterday. Must say it is very, very good.

Worthy4England · Post by **Worthy4England** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:14 am

Verbal wrote:Played the new fifa for about half an hour yesterday. Must say it is very, very good.

It's come to something, when you can't last the full 90 mins sat on the couch....

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:34 am

Cramp, it's a bugger.

BWFC_Insane · Post by **BWFC_Insane** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:55 am

http://www.gamesradar.com/xbox360/far-c ... 5824716083

Far cry 2 review.

I can't wait for Friday now!

FD · Post by FD » Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:36 pm

I've had Fable 2 since the weekend.

It's game of the year material...just stunning.

I'd recommend avoiding the ltd edition version though, they've removed all the good stuff and the bonus dvd it comes with is pretty crappy!

Rated R Superstar · Post by **Rated R Superstar** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:11 pm

Slightly unrelated but Jellycar which was on XBLA for while, is now available for the iphone. For free.

BWFC_Insane · Post by **BWFC_Insane** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:54 pm

Been hammering Far Cry 2 this weekend its absolutely unbelievably good.

If you like FPS games then this is a MUST buy.

It feels like a game where you can go and do anything anytime you like. Which it pretty much is. The first couple of hours playing it are hellish. You die die die and die again. But suddenly it all clicks.

There are tons of different missions each with different rewards/purposes. The game looks and sounds amazing.

For me it is just about as good as it gets.

FD · Post by FD » Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:56 pm

Another reccomendations : Dead Space. The best sound you'll hear in a videogame to date (if you have 5.1) and wonderfully tense to boot. Amazing visuals and the lack of a HUD in game is a masterstroke and done to perfection. If you like games like Resident Evil 4, BioShock etc you must buy this immediately.

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