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I've been thinking of getting a 360 for a while now.

But before getting one, I wanted to know, is there anything I should know before getting one? I've been seeing a lot of people talking about some Ring of Death, or something like that. What are the chances of it happening?

And what are the must have games?

These are the games I'm interested in:

- Def Jam Icon

- GRAW 2

- GTA IV

- NBA Street Homecourt

- Rainbow Six: Vegas

- Virtual Fighter 5

Edit: Thanks everybody for replying! I forgot to say that I'm not into RPGs and trading games. And that I'm more into single player than multiplayer.

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You probably won't get a ring of death with a new Xbox, the problem was fix months ago.

Also, checkout Gears of War.

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Table tennis, cheaper than most and good fun

Also Gears of War, and if your into football/soccer games, pro evolution soccer 6. Xbox live is a must too

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gears of war

crackdown but its not a long lasting game

call of duty 3 is fun

off topic, spartan_x were you one of the devs for viva Pi?ata

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off topic, spartan_x were you one of the devs for viva Pi?ata

nope, but I get a commission every time I say "Viva Pi?ata" on this board...:shifty:y::whistle:e:

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

that's like $3 right the:laugh::l:rofl: ::pfl: :p

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I'm holding off on getting my 360 but once Forza 2 is out, there will be a 360 in my house that day. Also GOW and as much as I really don't like Halo games, Halo 3 will be fun at least for online because everyone will be on there. Oh, and Fable 2 will kick ass... so yeah, you can see why I don't have my 360 just yet. Most of the games I really want have yet to come out. The 360 is nowhere near as amazing as it's going to be by the end of this year. ;)

nope, but I get a commission every time I say "Viva Pi?ata" on this board... shifty.gif whistle.gif

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

Viva Pi?ata!

that's like $3 right there... laugh.gif rofl.gif tongue.gif

There, I quoted you saying it... does that get you more? If so you have to share wi:p me :p

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I've been thinking of getting a 360 for a while now.

But before getting one, I wanted to know, is there anything I should know before getting one?

Wait!!!

I've been thinking of getting one too, BUT, check this out:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/the-sec...odename-zephyr/

and I think that they'll be available this year, so, why buy a 360 when maybe in a couple of months we can get a better -- error free -- I mean, v2.0 xbox?

I'm waiting a while to see what's this all about...

Spartan_X... I guess that's a cool way to earn your lunch every day... :p

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I dont think there is Virtua Fighter 5 for Xbox, anyways,

I think you should get Condemned: criminal Origins and Lost Planet

im pretty sure you can grab Condemned from the Bargain Bin, very under rated but its a great game.

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and I think that they'll be available this year, so, why buy a 360 when maybe in a couple of months we can get a better -- error free -- I mean, v2.0 xbox?

the zephyr is just a rumor for now, but there are signs that it will be coming true. if you can hold off for a little bit to see if there are any announcements about it, then just wait.

lol at the error free statement. i love the 360, but saying that anything from microsoft is error free is just funny.

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Wait!!!

I've been thinking of getting one too, BUT, check this out:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/the-sec...odename-zephyr/

and I think that they'll be available this year, so, why buy a 360 when maybe in a couple of months we can get a better -- error free -- I mean, v2.0 xbox?

I'm waiting a while to see what's this all about...

Spartan_X... I guess that's a cool way to earn your lunch every day... :p

thats not even confirmed though. So for all we know, nothing of the sort is coming out. The only thing we do know is that the CPU will be moved to 65nm later this year, and tbh, I dont think that is worth waiting for lol. If MS announce a new version of the 360 in the netx few months, then I'll eat my words, but i can't see the point of waiting for something that doesn't even exist yet.

IMO (and of course it is just my opinion), if MS don't announce it at GDC this week, then the earliest we're going to see it is just before xmas (and thats assuming the thing exists).

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unreal tournament will hopefully be out later in the year

if only i could earn money as fast as you spartan id be bill gates jr in under a week

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I've been thinking of getting a 360 for a while now.

But before getting one, I wanted to know, is there anything I should know before getting one? I've been seeing a lot of people talking about some Ring of Death, or something like that. What are the chances of it happening?

And what are the must have games?

These are the games I'm interested in:

- Def Jam Icon

- GRAW 2

- GTA IV

- NBA Street Homecourt

- Rainbow Six: Vegas

- Virtual Fighter 5

I'd agree with all those. Well, def jam icon i'm getting, as with graw 2 anbd gta iv.

Vegas is good too, but it'd be better if you're planning on going live with your xbox.

Obviously gears is a must own.....

Go with what you feel like going.

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thats not even confirmed though. So for all we know, nothing of the sort is coming out. The only thing we do know is that the CPU will be moved to 65nm later this year, and tbh, I dont think that is worth waiting for lol. If MS announce a new version of the 360 in the netx few months, then I'll eat my words, but i can't see the point of waiting for something that doesn't even exist yet.

IMO (and of course it is just my opinion), if MS don't announce it at GDC this week, then the earliest we're going to see it is just before xmas (and thats assuming the thing exists).

I agree, if we dont hear anything about a new xbox at GDC then there wont be anything for ahwile...

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Wait!!!

I've been thinking of getting one too, BUT, check this out:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/the-sec...odename-zephyr/

and I think that they'll be available this year, so, why buy a 360 when maybe in a couple of months we can get a better -- error free -- I mean, v2.0 xbox?

I'm waiting a while to see what's this all about...

Spartan_X... I guess that's a cool way to earn your lunch every day... :p

Unless your TV can ONLY take HD over HDMI, then there is no need to wait. Plus i believe that there is a universal A/V port for a reason, if HDMI cables came out, then it would just plug into the port that's already on the xbox.

Harddrive size upgrade was obvious, good thing that the HDD can be upgraded.

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I've been thinking of getting a 360 for a while now.

But before getting one, I wanted to know, is there anything I should know before getting one? I've been seeing a lot of people talking about some Ring of Death, or something like that. What are the chances of it happening?

If you get a relatively new one, (made from July 06 onwards) you'll have a better CD drive, and there is much less chance of it breaking down and showing the "Ring of Death".

And what are the must have games?

These are the games I'm interested in:

- Def Jam Icon

- GRAW 2

- GTA IV

- NBA Street Homecourt

- Rainbow Six: Vegas

- Virtual Fighter 5

Def Jam Icon

Def Jam Icon isn't good, put simply. The graphics are OK, but there's no real meaning to it. It's just beating the crap out of another rapper, Fight Night style (no HUD).

Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2

GRAW 2 is an excellent choice. It's the must have game for most people, and the gameplay is excellent. But I also recommend getting the first one, as that is still one of the best games on the 360. If you consider getting the 1st one, make sure to get the Game of the Year edition, as you'll get the Chapter 2 pack with it for free!

Grand Theft Auto IV

I recommend you don't wait for this one. Go for Crackdown instead. It has better gameplay, a much better soundtrack, plus you get to play the Halo 3 beta.

NBA Street Homecourt

I've only played this one a couple of times, but it might be a good addition to anyone's collection. It's always been good on the PS2, so I'm expecting good things from this one. I'm waiting for NFL Street to make it to the 360.

Rainbow Six Vegas

Excellent choice. This is one of the most played and best games at the moment.

Virtua Fighter 5

Not a good idea. Virtua Fighter has never really been good. I had Virtua Fighter 3 on the Dreamcast, and the controls were clunky as hell, and so was the gameplay. I recommend getting Dead or Alive 4, as that is the best fighting series out on the 360, since Tekken isn't on the 360 (yet).

And what are the must have games?

Here's the list, with a good reason to back it up:

  • Gears of War: So far voted the best game on the 360 ever. The graphics are amazing. They're the best you'll ever find on a console until Forza 2 or Halo 3. The gameplay is amazing as well. One of the goriest games I've ever played. And there's very good online play as well.
  • Project Gotham Racing 3: This may be a launch title, but it's still one of the best games on the console. The graphics are brilliant, and the gameplay is some of the best around.
  • Call of Duty 2: I recommend the 2nd one over the 3rd one, as it has better gameplay. If you're a massive CoD2 player, and you suddenly switch over to CoD3, like I did, the gameplay is really going to confuse you. I still keep forgetting that you can throw grenades back now, lol.
  • Ridge Racer 6: This is one of the best racing games ever. This is perfect for arcade/drift racers. There is over a hundred cars to unlock, over 200 challenges in World Xplorer mode, and there is loads of online gameplay.
  • Mass Effect: This isn't out yet, but this is already shaping up to be one of the greatest games ever. It's basicly an RPG with a difference. You explorer loads of planets, trying to save the galaxy from destruction. It sounds a bit predictable, but the gameplay is unique. It's like a cross between Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, and Brute Force.
  • The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion: This is still one of the greatest RPG games ever. It is probably the biggest game ever. It took me 3 days of gameplay to complete everything in it, which is way too long for me, as I've completed Metal Gear Solid 2 before in about 4 hours.

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Thanks everybody for replying! I forgot to say that I'm not into RPGs and trading games. And that I'm more into single player than multiplayer.

Crackdown. :)

I heard it gets repetitive, the reason why I love GTA is because of the story and atmosphere.

Wait!!!

I've been thinking of getting one too, BUT, check this out:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/05/the-sec...odename-zephyr/

and I think that they'll be available this year, so, why buy a 360 when maybe in a couple of months we can get a better -- error free -- I mean, v2.0 xbox?

I'm waiting a while to see what's this all about...

Yeah but I'll have to wait that they annonce it at some event, then wait for the release date.

unreal tournament will hopefully be out later in the year

I thought that was PS3 exclusive! Thank god!

If you get a relatively new one, (made from July 06 onwards) you'll have a better CD drive, and there is much less chance of it breaking down and showing the "Ring of Death".

Is there a way to know if the 360 is the fixed version?

Grand Theft Auto IV

I recommend you don't wait for this one. Go for Crackdown instead. It has better gameplay, a much better soundtrack, plus you get to play the Halo 3 beta.

How can you know that! BTW, a beta is not a demo :) I prefer playing the full game, and I never played Halo 1 and 2, does this matter? Could I play Halo 3 with no problem?

Here's the list, with a good reason to back it up:

[*]Gears of War: So far voted the best game on the 360 ever. The graphics are amazing. They're the best you'll ever find on a console until Forza 2 or Halo 3. The gameplay is amazing as well. One of the goriest games I've ever played. And there's very good online play as well.

Yeah, but I heard that single player is pretty short. And, call me insane, but I don't see anything new in that game. The only thing I see are good graphics.

[*]Project Gotham Racing 3: This may be a launch title, but it's still one of the best games on the console. The graphics are brilliant, and the gameplay is some of the best around.

Will check it out, I wanted to include a racing game to my list.

[*]Mass Effect: This isn't out yet, but this is already shaping up to be one of the greatest games ever. It's basicly an RPG with a difference. You explorer loads of planets, trying to save the galaxy from destruction. It sounds a bit predictable, but the gameplay is unique. It's like a cross between Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, and Brute Force.

This game looked pretty interesting, even if I don't like RPGs. I'm gonna wait and see for this one.

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Grand Theft Auto IV

I recommend you don't wait for this one. Go for Crackdown instead. It has better gameplay, a much better soundtrack, plus you get to play the Halo 3 beta.

Virtua Fighter 5

Not a good idea. Virtua Fighter has never really been good. I had Virtua Fighter 3 on the Dreamcast, and the controls were clunky as hell, and so was the gameplay. I recommend getting Dead or Alive 4, as that is the best fighting series out on the 360, since Tekken isn't on the 360 (yet).

about gta4: i do agree that crackdown is a good game, but it's not the same exact game as gta. they're both sandbox games, yes, but gameplay is different. he might be more into the gta gameplay...what's "better" in your eyes may not be better in someone else's. plus, gta4 isn't even out yet, so you can't really say which is "better".

as for vf5: i think it's ridiculous when you say "virtua fighter has never really been good." vf is an awesome game. i never played it on the dreamcast, so you may be right about the controls and gameplay of that version. i have vf5 on the ps3 now and it's one of the best fighting games i've ever played. graphics are great and controls are good, so i'm sure he'll enjoy it on the 360.

not trying to bash or anything...but at least wait for gta4 and vf5 to come out before completely shooting them down.

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from the list of games provided you wanna get, you don't like games like viva pinata, or oblivion.

the games i recommend for you are:

GRAW 1 (you might wanna RENT the first one to get into the groove)

Gears of War (the game play is short, but amazing graphics, horrible online multiplayer)

COD2 and COD3 (COD2 has an awesome single player campaign, but an amazing multiplayer. COD3 has an amazing single player campaign, but a boring multiplayer)

thats all i recommend for you

good choice on the xbox360 (Y)(Y) you will not be disappointed.

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