lawtai Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 It looks like I'm going to be getting a XBOX 360 in the next few days. I was wondering what I needed to get in order to run with my current setup. I have a 32" RCA CRT TV that has the component out/S-video. I can run a PS2 directly off the tv just fine. I was planning on getting the 360 Premium system, along with an extra controller and the plug and charge from MS. Since I don't have a HDTV, other than the possibility of using my 19" Samsung 930B monitor, do I need to get any other cables? Also, in order to play online, do I need the Gold subscription or can I get by with the silver? Any help would be greatly appreciated, so that I run into fewer problems setting everything up. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmatik Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 If your Samsung has component IN then you don't need any cables. If it doesn't, you need to buy the VGA cables. And yes, you need Gold subscription to play online. Good for the PlugNPlay charger as well. That was the first item on my 'accessory' list. Good luck and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 To use your monitor you will need the VGA Cable. Along with that your PCs sound card OR console compatable speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 What if I wanted to just use the TV since it's 32" and there's more room than where my monitor's located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshuggah Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 if it has component IN (not out, which i doubt it is out) then you dont need to purchase any additional cables for the TV, as the premium system comes with component cables. You will get one month of xbox live gold (possibly 3 months) for free to test it out. At the end of the period, you can make the decision if you want to continue to play online with your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 If you don't make your gamertag on xbox.com... which I have done, so when I get my 360 no trial for me. I'll be picking up Gold 12Mth anyway :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windam Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 wait isn't online play free on silver? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 wait isn't online play free on silver? That's the whole point of getting a Gold account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 That's the whole point of getting a Gold account. That, and a couple of things exclusive to Gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windam Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 (edited) That's the whole point of getting a Gold account. that's terrible but the price is reasonable Edited December 19, 2006 by Windam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted December 19, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2006 If you don't make your gamertag on xbox.com... which I have done, so when I get my 360 no trial for me. I'll be picking up Gold 12Mth anyway :) . You still get a free month. I registered my GT early and still got the free month when I got my 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 You still get a free month. I registered my GT early and still got the free month when I got my 360. That I'm happy to hear. I was told I wouldn't. Did you / Do you need to register your 360 first though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted December 19, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2006 Regrading the play & charge kits... I never use mine. I much prefer the "Quick charge" little station that charges 2 batteries at once. That way I never have any wires and it just seems to work better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pc_Madness Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 That I'm happy to hear. I was told I wouldn't. Did you / Do you need to register your 360 first though? Nah, it only starts your trial from the time you sign in with that gamertag with your 360. No need to register your 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Regrading the play & charge kits... I never use mine. I much prefer the "Quick charge" little station that charges 2 batteries at once. That way I never have any wires and it just seems to work better for me. Microsoft makes the play & charge kits I believe. Who makes the Quick charge stations? Do other people have an opinion on which one is better to get? Also, are there any other accessories that I should look into getting? Thanks for all the responses so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameOverRob Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Quick charge station is far far better I have both and no longer need nor use the cable. the station is also an offical microsoft product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I prefer the plug and charge kit.... no need to switch the batteries out... once you are done playing just plug in the controller and it will be fully charged for your next gaming session.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks, anyone know of any other accessories that I should be getting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smigit Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 I prefer the plug and charge kit.... no need to switch the batteries out... once you are done playing just plug in the controller and it will be fully charged for your next gaming session.... but in the end your still plugging something in and out be it the cable or the battery. I actually find the battery alot easier to remove too than the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted December 19, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2006 but in the end your still plugging something in and out be it the cable or the battery. I actually find the battery alot easier to remove too than the cable. I too also use the Plug N Play. It is all really a matter of preference, and perhaps I should mention it is also a matter of money. I already own two Plug N Play cables, and I will be damned if I buy yet another accesorry that does the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks for the responses about the plug n play/quick charge kits. As for games, I'll be getting Gears of War with the 360, any other game recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted December 19, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2006 Rainbow Six Vegas is a good one out now. What i suggest tho is go to the marketplace and download demos and play and see which you like. GOW should definitely be on your list tho (which it is) and that's all i'd tell anyone to get for sure. Anything else i say try before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted December 19, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 19, 2006 Thanks for the responses about the plug n play/quick charge kits. As for games, I'll be getting Gears of War with the 360, any other game recommendations? What games are you into? Oblivion is really good. See top list here: http://www.metacritic.com/games/xbox360/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkGashX Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Nah, it only starts your trial from the time you sign in with that gamertag with your 360. No need to register your 360. Alright! Thanks for the info. Also, to add to this thread -- I'll be picking up Play 'N' Charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawtai Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 What games are you into? Oblivion is really good. See top list here: http://www.metacritic.com/games/xbox360/ Thanks for the link. I may pass on Oblivion since it's mainly a first person RPG. Unfortunately, I tend to get headaches playing First person games for too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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