Posted July 16, 2009 Anybody else got/getting Monkey Island, why is there not a fred for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 Has anyone else had bad experiences with the play and charge battery packs for the controllers? I got one with the red controller few months back and now it refuses to charge. Everytime i attempt to the light is red for a few seconds then goes green. On the dashboard it shows the controller as having a full battery but as soon as i unplug it the battery dies a few seconds later! My white one does this, first the wire broke so i bought a black charger pack, and the white battery is startin to go on the blink, charges for fuck all time, its lasted since release though so not tooo bothered, the black one still works like a charm tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 When I had my 360 a few of mine did it, bit of a joke really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 'tis a shame that MS didn't just make it a mini USB - standard USB connection on the controller... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 16, 2009 Ok, thanks guys. I think i shall just avoid them in future and just stick to other types of rechargeable batteries. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Engadget - XBL Update Netflix UpdatesNow you can watch movies with your friends no matter where they are and manage your queue from the comfort of your couch. · Movie Parties – Xbox LIVE Gold members can sit together in a virtual theater with up to seven friends no matter where they are while your Avatars watch a movie, flirt or even throw popcorn at each other. · Manage Your Queue – Browse the Netflix Instant Watch video catalogue, choose from the most popular movies and genres and add to your queue all from the comfort of your couch – no computer required. · Enhanced Playback Experience – Enjoy a smooth viewing experience when your internet bandwidth fluctuates. · Friends Info – Richer information is now displayed in the Friends channel and in the Guide showing what you and your friends are doing. Avatar Marketplace Express yourself! Deck your Avatar out with the latest clothing and props from the top brands and game franchises. · Clothing – Download premium items, including branded apparel from your favorite fashion labels and Xbox 360 games such as "Halo." · Props – You can now equip your avatar with animated items they can carry around and interact with. · Awardables – The ability to earn Avatar clothing and props as rewards within games has been added. Please stay tuned for an update on supporting titles. Games on Demand— Please note that Games on Demand will be available in the preview beginning early August. Enjoy 24 x 7 access to a growing online library of popular full game titles on Xbox LIVE whenever you want them, in the comfort of your living room. · Purchase Options – Browse and download a great selection of full Xbox 360 games using Microsoft Points, direct debit, or credit card. · Game Manuals – Game manuals for Games on Demand titles can be viewed, downloaded or printed on Xbox.com. · It's Yours Forever! – As with other Xbox LIVE content, Games on Demand titles are linked to your Xbox LIVE account, so you can delete and re-download anything you have already purchased to the same console or another console. User Ratings User ratings help you find games that other people think are awesome! · Rate it – You can now rate every game on the Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace using a 5-star system. · Sort and Find it – Now you can easily find the games that everyone's been raving about by visiting the Top Rated games in the Browse All category of Xbox LIVE Games Marketplace. Xbox LIVE Parties Everyone loves to Party! Check out the new and improved Xbox LIVE Party features. · Party Reconnections – If you are accidently disconnected from your party, Xbox LIVE will automatically reconnect you. · Streamlined Party Invites – Invites are now just one click away! No need to click through multiple screens to get all your friends together. Video Display Options We've made it easier for you to see your entertainment in the highest resolution possible on your TV using an HDMI connection. * Display Discovery – Make sure you can see and hear your entertainment in the highest resolution and sound quality possible with the option to override and select audio and video formats independent of the information your television sends to your Xbox 360 console. Other Improvements We're always listening to you for feedback, and this Xbox LIVE update will include numerous dashboard updates. · Gold Member Veterans – Xbox LIVE Gold members get to show it off with a stamp on your Gamer Card that tells people how long you've been a Gold member. * Indie Games – Xbox LIVE Community Games has been renamed Xbox LIVE Indie Games. We feel this new name better represents the independent spirit of these titles. · Achievement Browser – We've revamped the Achievements browser so it's now easier to read through all the achievements while playing a game. You can now also launch a game directly from the browser. · Achievements Tracking – A new view inside the profile panel which includes a summary of Achievements earned across all the games played, and shows of all your completed games. * Streamlined Navigation - Streamlined navigation, including new entry points in the dashboard for Active Downloads, redeeming codes, recovering Gamertags and more. · Voice Messages – No more blank voice messages! When recording a voice message, a warning will pop up if no audio is detected. · Friends List Sorting – It's now easier to find your friends! Find and sort your friends by activity, Gamertag or online status by pressing the Y button while viewing the friends list in the Guide. · Memory – Time stamps now appear in the memory area, which particular handy when managing saved games. Account Management We've made some changes to make your life easier. · Subscription Notification – If your Xbox LIVE subscription is about to run out, you will now be notified when you sign into Xbox LIVE. · Updates for Invalid Windows Live IDs – If the Windows Live ID you provided has expired, you will now be prompted to update it the next time you sign into Xbox LIVE. · Account recovery – We've enhanced the account recovery process to make it faster and more reliable. What does this Xbox LIVE Update not include? The following features will be coming in future Xbox LIVE updates, which we'll be sure to let you know about. · Facebook · Twitter · Zune video and 1080p Instant On · Last.fm Edited July 17, 2009 by Dante Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2009 Oh wow, I totally haven't been paying attention, downloadable platinum games? Game ratings? Some pretty neat new features Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2009 (edited) When is this update due? In the autumn. Say hello to moving adverts. Edited July 18, 2009 by Dante Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2009 Errr... I'm sure we have those already? Or at least for movie trailers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 18, 2009 I've already got those myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 21, 2009 The new dashboard update will be released on August 11th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 22, 2009 Dashboard update preview sign up Don't know if thats been posted yet, since i just got back, but i just wanted an excuse to say i love Dante's avatar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2009 So who's seen the news of a Halo Anime? http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/details-about-halo-anime/ Can anyone see this boosting 360 sales in japan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2009 Mircosoft answer to Sonys home? Launching in Autumn, Halo Waypoint will be a new destination for “Halo” fans on Xbox LIVE around the world. It will inform fans of the latest “Halo” news and activities, and grant access to content ranging from podcasts, trailers and screenshots, to exclusive video footage you won’t find anywhere else. It also will provide a new challenge for “Halo” gamers with a career system and player rankings tied to both in-game and out-of-game accomplishments related to “Halo.” In addition to the limited, early episode premieres, Halo Waypoint will debut several behind-the-scenes videos that chronicle the making of “Halo Legends.” www.vg247.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 23, 2009 It sounds more like a RSS feed-type-thing to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Dashboard update preview sign up Don't know if thats been posted yet, since i just got back, but i just wanted an excuse to say i love Dante's avatar. The link doesnt work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Really? ...it still works for me :/ I believe the preview is out now anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 Only for the press. Invites for the general populace go out on Monday, so there's still time to register. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 24, 2009 In a interview with Eurogamer, Mark Rein calls the Natal the next gen Xbox console. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Not been on my 360 all week. Decide to buy halo wars and so went on said console today. PROBLEM 15 minutes ago i was playing a xbla demo, all the colours go funny, random flickering, all the colours are toned down. I went back to dashboard, still the same. Turned on sky and ps3, all fine there. Turn off 360, turned back on. Now i can no longer see anything on screen yet the console is loading up. Have tried console in my sisters room using her cables, same result, i cant see anything but i can hear the 360 noises. Also when i load it up in my room my sisters console is saying im signed in so it's obviously not a general hardware problem. I'm going to assume my 360 is fucked. Console is 1 year 2 months old from purchase (elite). What should i do? Coz if i ring them up i will be charged for repair wont i since it ent 3 red lights and over a year old? Edited July 26, 2009 by Mike1988uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2009 The only thing I can suggest is to try and force the 3 red lights otherwise you will have to pay for the repair of the console. It sounds like what happened to mine last year, all the screen went all blocky and weird and eventually I couldn't get a picture, then it just died. One of my mates 360 started to knack up so he smacked the top of it out of frustration, got another few months out of it before it RROD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2009 What should i do? It's RROD... if not now then in about a day it will be, even if it doesn't show the signs it's still RROD, phone up M$ and tell them it's RROD, even if it isn't just say it's RROD because it will happen eventually anyway due to the company's complete failure at making a reliable system... it's within the three years that they promise to fix for free if it's RROD so take advantage of this, there is no way that you should have to pay £60 to get it fixed when it shouldn't be breaking down so frequently in the first place. So just remember... RROD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Edited July 26, 2009 by Mike1988uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted July 27, 2009 ^^^ Heh I totally called it! Ah well at least you won't have to pay to get it repaired Mike, just remember, RROD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
