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Sam

Aug 11 2007, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(SkinnyHips @ Aug 11 2007, 11:01 AM) [snapback]431927[/snapback]

I'm getting XBox 360 tomorrow...the big sweet ass cool one.

Congrats. You are getting it at just the right time, too.

SpacemanSpiff

Aug 11 2007, 12:13 PM

QUOTE(SkinnyHips @ Aug 11 2007, 10:01 AM) [snapback]431927[/snapback]

I'm getting XBox 360 tomorrow...the big sweet ass cool one.

The one that gives reacharounds every third Thursday of the month??

Andyroo

Aug 11 2007, 04:05 PM

Just as mine finally succumbs to the red rings syndrome. Motherfucker.

Had to happen eventually, though. I think I had the last working launch console in a 50-mile radius.

Spiz

Aug 12 2007, 01:45 AM

QUOTE(Andyroo @ Aug 11 2007, 04:05 PM) [snapback]432014[/snapback]

Just as mine finally succumbs to the red rings syndrome. Motherfucker.

Had to happen eventually, though. I think I had the last working launch console in a 50-mile radius.

in honor of the little italy street fest

i might get a 360 now that i know theyre making them properly. now theyre using the right kind of construction paper and tape to keep that thing together.

Andyroo

Aug 12 2007, 03:06 AM

I know they're just going to send me a refurbed box that will probably bust in another three months, but eh... I'm probably not looking to pop $350 for a new one right now. Maybe when they move to the new chip set. But if I find myself with a juicy freelance offer and can't borrow a system for it, I'll have to buy one.

I haven't really been using it lately, but I'll miss the little things. Skate demo next week. BioShock the week after. I'm hopeful that it'll come a little faster than expected. They've already shipped the box through USPS, according to the e-mail I just got.

Played a round of Hot Shots Golf 5 today. Looking forward to tearing into the championship/campaign thing shortly.

jasperjones

Aug 12 2007, 11:14 AM

just bought mario strikers yesterday. fairly enjoyable so far, and my first non-gimmicky wii game. took it online and had my ass handed to me. i'll post up my code shortly.

shimmy

Aug 12 2007, 12:46 PM

bioshock

so.......close........

Sam

Aug 12 2007, 03:11 PM

QUOTE(jasperjones @ Aug 12 2007, 11:14 AM) [snapback]432198[/snapback]

just bought mario strikers yesterday. fairly enjoyable so far, and my first non-gimmicky wii game. took it online and had my ass handed to me. i'll post up my code shortly.

Just wait until you advance against the computer. Damn thing cheats like hell, lolz.

Andyroo

Aug 12 2007, 03:23 PM

After 2+ years of PSP ownership, I'm finally upgrading from the 32MB stick that came with the system.

Just ordered a 4GB stick for $60 from BestBuy.com. Gonna pick it up in-store shortly. It's much more space than I'll probably need anytime soon, but it allows room for expansion. I'm gonna grab all the Wipeout Pure DLC (so much! so pumped!) first, and transfer Jumping Flash! from the PS3 to the PSP. Kinda tempted to grab Crash Bandicoot for PS3/PSP now that I've got the space...

Even though my PSP is still is fairly fine working order (screen is great; right portion of d-pad is a little iffy), I'm planning on buying the new model when it ships next month. It's a marginal improvement, but after 2+ years of solid play from the original PSP, I don't feel so bad upgrading to a fresh one. Plus, the prospect of playing games on my TV via the connection cable is hard to resist, even if the games will more than certainly look like crap blown up (they usually do at the press events, where the PSP dev kits are always attached to LCD monitors).

Hips

Aug 12 2007, 06:36 PM

QUOTE(SpacemanSpiff @ Aug 11 2007, 12:13 PM) [snapback]431942[/snapback]

QUOTE(SkinnyHips @ Aug 11 2007, 10:01 AM) [snapback]431927[/snapback]

I'm getting XBox 360 tomorrow...the big sweet ass cool one.

The one that gives reacharounds every third Thursday of the month??

that's the one man...just opened the box a little while ago. the ol lady also bought me the Bigs baseball game.

any suggestions on good rechargable batteries for wireless controllers?

Andyroo

Aug 12 2007, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(SkinnyHips @ Aug 12 2007, 06:36 PM) [snapback]432366[/snapback]

any suggestions on good rechargable batteries for wireless controllers?

Just grab the Play & Charge Kit. It's got a rechargeable backing for the controller and a cord that'll let you charge it via the Xbox 360 or a laptop or whatever has a USB input.

I think I'm gonna pop my copy of The Bigs on eBay soon. It's appeal was waning a bit, and now with my 'box out of commission for maybe a month, I might as well get value for it while I can.

jasperjones

Aug 12 2007, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Sausage @ Aug 4 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]427826[/snapback]

MERRYO STRIKER CODES SO FAR:

SAM: 352294 232277
SLZ: 176200 295035
SAUSAGE: 051646 294910

i already asked to add you guys already, but here is my code:
292165 540346

mii=legend

shimmy

Aug 12 2007, 09:03 PM

holy shit - bioshock demo

Andyroo

Aug 12 2007, 09:36 PM

Of course, right as my system fails.

Might try to jimmy it back to momentary life tonight. Probably won't happen.

jasperjones

Aug 12 2007, 11:31 PM

QUOTE(shimmy @ Aug 12 2007, 09:03 PM) [snapback]432400[/snapback]

holy shit - bioshock demo

dammit!! thumbs down to having to get up for a job in the morning. this will have to wait til tomorrow night.

have you contemplated trying the towel trick, andyroo? can't say i have, but it's worth a shot i suppose.

SpacemanSpiff

Aug 13 2007, 01:09 AM

QUOTE(SkinnyHips @ Aug 12 2007, 05:36 PM) [snapback]432366[/snapback]

QUOTE(SpacemanSpiff @ Aug 11 2007, 12:13 PM) [snapback]431942[/snapback]

QUOTE(SkinnyHips @ Aug 11 2007, 10:01 AM) [snapback]431927[/snapback]

I'm getting XBox 360 tomorrow...the big sweet ass cool one.

The one that gives reacharounds every third Thursday of the month??

that's the one man...just opened the box a little while ago. the ol lady also bought me the Bigs baseball game.

any suggestions on good rechargable batteries for wireless controllers?

I bought a Nyko recharge station for about 20 or 25 bucks, can't quite remember.
Comes with two rechargeable battery packs and works like a charm.

I already traded my copy of the Bigs in after burning through their version of Career mode. Fun game, but next to no replay value.

Spiz

Aug 13 2007, 02:14 AM

QUOTE(jasperjones @ Aug 12 2007, 07:45 PM) [snapback]432384[/snapback]

QUOTE(Sausage @ Aug 4 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]427826[/snapback]

MERRYO STRIKER CODES SO FAR:

SAM: 352294 232277
SLZ: 176200 295035
SAUSAGE: 051646 294910

i already asked to add you guys already, but here is my code:
292165 540346

mii=legend

I'll add ya, but it seems the chatter about playing online has died very quickly. I think most people are just playing the computer. I'm on every night.

Spiz

Aug 13 2007, 02:17 AM

QUOTE(Andyroo @ Aug 12 2007, 09:36 PM) [snapback]432411[/snapback]

Of course, right as my system fails.

Might try to jimmy it back to momentary life tonight. Probably won't happen.

CHEAPYD on youtube! Towel Trick!

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Sam

Aug 13 2007, 07:51 AM

QUOTE(SPZ @ Aug 13 2007, 02:14 AM) [snapback]432495[/snapback]

QUOTE(jasperjones @ Aug 12 2007, 07:45 PM) [snapback]432384[/snapback]

QUOTE(Sausage @ Aug 4 2007, 04:16 PM) [snapback]427826[/snapback]

MERRYO STRIKER CODES SO FAR:

SAM: 352294 232277
SLZ: 176200 295035
SAUSAGE: 051646 294910

i already asked to add you guys already, but here is my code:
292165 540346

mii=legend

I'll add ya, but it seems the chatter about playing online has died very quickly. I think most people are just playing the computer. I'm on every night.

I just haven't been on that often, lately. Playing people is more fun than the computer.

QUOTE(shimmy @ Aug 12 2007, 09:03 PM) [snapback]432400[/snapback]

holy shit - bioshock demo

Downloading as we speak, so I'll have it tonight. I guess the masses killed Marketplace last night. I would expect the same this evening. Cannot wait.

throughsilver

Aug 13 2007, 09:42 AM

For some reason I just compiled my top 100 games. I have a bit of a last gen backlog, so if you don't see Resi 4 or Halo on there, that's why. In order:

QUOTE

Sam

Aug 13 2007, 11:22 AM

Spent about 5 minutes on the demo this morning. Holy. Shit. Talk about a vision. Talk about atmosphere. Talk about art direction and design. And I really didn't even play it yet. That's just the opening sequence.

Andyroo

Aug 13 2007, 06:25 PM

I actually watched that CheapyD video last night, and I'm terribly amused and intrigued by it... but since my console is still under warranty, I kind of don't want to do anything to potentially cause more harm. We'll see. The shipping carton should be here anyday.

Dread

Aug 13 2007, 07:21 PM

So I just bought a used 360 online. How can I be so trusting? But the seller had a great seller rating of like 6,500 on half.com, and he said it was thoroughly tested and plays fine... so I figured I'd take a shot. With a rating they had, they're probably good on their word. Hopefully it's not an early model! However, I know that might not matter anyway... and if it goes red I'll still be able to send it in... I hope. I'm not sure how that'll work with a used model. 3 years after it was manufactured? Then I really hope it's not an old model.

Andyroo

Aug 13 2007, 07:49 PM

Yikes. At this point I wouldn't recommend a used console, but best of luck with it, bud. How much?

So I tried the towel trick. IT WORKED.

Downloading the BioShock demo now. Hoping to get enough life to play this and maybe the Stranglehold demo, then the Skate demo on Wednesday. What a ridiculously amazing DIY fix.

Dread

Aug 13 2007, 07:59 PM

$290. I figured I could basically get a free game out of the deal. Despite the console's problems, I'm not really worried about it... unless it is an early model. The seller isn't just some dude pawning off his stuff. I didn't think about the date of the manufacture when I bought it though. If it's no good, hopefully it'll prove that to me quickly and I can send it back to the seller or to MS to get it repaired. Odds are still in my favor it'll be fine though.

Spiz

Aug 13 2007, 08:09 PM

QUOTE(Andyroo @ Aug 13 2007, 07:49 PM) [snapback]433331[/snapback]

Yikes. At this point I wouldn't recommend a used console, but best of luck with it, bud. How much?

So I tried the towel trick. IT WORKED.

Downloading the BioShock demo now. Hoping to get enough life to play this and maybe the Stranglehold demo, then the Skate demo on Wednesday. What a ridiculously amazing DIY fix.

lol

CheapyD=Super Genius

I take back what I said. According to Kotaku the new 360's don't have the new chip set yet. So fuggit.

Andyroo

Aug 13 2007, 08:11 PM

At $350 for a new one, I'd definitely have to recommend a pass on that one. If you were talking $175 for the used system, I might give it a thumbs-middle-upwards-ish.

So my system froze up after a few minutes of new life. But I just restarted it and it seems to be going fine now...

EDIT: Fuck, it's frozen up twice while playing the demo. And the second time I started it, I got the red rings... yet it continued to work for a solid five minutes, even with the rings flashing.

Sam

Aug 13 2007, 09:47 PM

Yeah, the 65nm chips aren't in the 360's that are currently being produced. Not sure when they're coming out, either. I don't follow it closely, but considering MS has been ducking straight answers since the Elite was confirmed, holding out for that console might be tough with the kick-ass games on the horizon.

Plus, the 360 Pro will soon (if not already) have the same HDMI connections as the Elite, too. blah blah blah blah

Sux about your system, Andrew.

Andyroo

Aug 13 2007, 10:02 PM

Premiums already have the HDMIs, just make sure you buy a fresh system and not one that's been on the shelf for a few months. It'll say on the box if it has the port.

When I called support on Saturday, I definitely mentioned that I was a writer for a couple of sites... didn't seem to help.

Dread

Aug 13 2007, 10:06 PM

Yeah, the games that are coming out over the next few months tempted me beyond restraint. I know just buying one new would've probably been safer, but... whatever. I have three friends locally who all own a first generation, and none of them have crapped out yet. I couldn't have really gotten it a whole lot cheaper used unless I saw the words "red ring" somewhere in the description. Seriously, who the heck is going to buy a system when that is advertised? Obviously someone.

I wish I had snatched it new when Amazon was selling it at 329.99, but I missed it... so I took the next best available option: Used, from a seller who you couldn't get a better rating for. Stay tuned on any further developments though, folks.

ParticleHustler

Aug 14 2007, 07:05 AM

I swear I'm having more fun with Wii than I should. The kids are getting me the Madden Wii game for my birthday this week. This will be my first Madden game, but after the rave reviews the Wii 07 version got, I figured why not go for a little bit of arcade football. Ordinarily I do not like arcade sports games, but this looks like fun and I figure I can always go back to Front Office Football when I want to play a game that mirrors the real thing.

groceryboy

Aug 14 2007, 09:57 AM

QUOTE(ParticleHustler @ Aug 14 2007, 08:05 AM) [snapback]433526[/snapback]

I swear I'm having more fun with Wii than I should. The kids are getting me the Madden Wii game for my birthday this week. This will be my first Madden game, but after the rave reviews the Wii 07 version got, I figured why not go for a little bit of arcade football. Ordinarily I do not like arcade sports games, but this looks like fun and I figure I can always go back to Front Office Football when I want to play a game that mirrors the real thing.

I'm really interested to see how Madden plays out. I think half the fun of the Wii is finding out how they incorporated the controls into the game.

Super Paper Mario has been fun so far and so has Zelda. However, I'm really craving an in-depth RPG. I might have to switch back to the computer for an RPG fix. Any news on some non-online RPGs?

nobodies

Aug 14 2007, 10:08 AM

QUOTE(ParticleHustler @ Aug 14 2007, 07:05 AM) [snapback]433526[/snapback]

I swear I'm having more fun with Wii than I should. The kids are getting me the Madden Wii game for my birthday this week. This will be my first Madden game, but after the rave reviews the Wii 07 version got, I figured why not go for a little bit of arcade football. Ordinarily I do not like arcade sports games, but this looks like fun and I figure I can always go back to Front Office Football when I want to play a game that mirrors the real thing.

Yeah...I've really been enjoying mine too, but the only games I really play are Wii Sports and Resident Evil 4. Wii golf shows so much promise for the system, I really hope a good golf game gets released soon.

biggie mcsmalls

Aug 14 2007, 11:33 AM

How are you guys ranked in tennis?

I keep hovering around 1500. I will go up a few points, and then back down.

Asher Ford

Aug 14 2007, 11:53 AM

My Tennis ranking is only about 1100. I haven't played against CPU's there much since I got pro.

Yesterday I inexplicably won three boxing matches in a row against my brother. Who up to this point had only lost one match, and had never even come close to losing to me. So I decided to revisit the single player in boxing, and got my rank up to about 650. Heh.

I don't think I've gotten pro on Baseball yet, does it get difficult eventually? Kind of bored me whenever I tried it last against a CPU.

ParticleHustler

Aug 14 2007, 12:47 PM

I'm up to around 1690-1700 in tennis right now. I lost against the 1900/2000 pair the first time I played them, but have beaten them 4 or 5 straight since then. I'm kinda disappointed that appears to be as far as it goes. They do put up a good fight now and then...my last match last night, they took a 2-0 games lead until I stormed back to win the next 3 games. But the match before that, I beat them 3-0.

I hate the game of golf, but I'm enjoying the challenge of Wii Golf so much that I'm seriously thinking of getting the new Tiger Woods game (it comes out 8.28). Probably will wait and let the kids get it for me for Xmas. The thing I don't like about Wii Golf is that the challenge is almost entirely based on the wind speed/direction. I'd rather not have the challenge be so dependent on those factors, but the course itself. Which is why I think TW '08 might be better suited for me.

ParticleHustler

Aug 14 2007, 12:50 PM

Yeah the baseball one, as much as I love baseball, does get boring. I'm only up to around 600 simply because I enjoy tennis and golf more. And the only time I bowl is with my wife, so I haven't gotten that score up over 300 yet, I don't think. Never tried boxing, but maybe I'll give it a shot soon. It's low on my list, and with Madden out, not sure when I'll get to it.

scarymuppet

Aug 14 2007, 01:01 PM

Back on The Godfather after beating Zelda.

Metroid later this month, mofukkas.

So do people, rec Strikers?

btw, my console number is 8822 0616 1598 0308.

biggie mcsmalls

Aug 14 2007, 01:19 PM

Tennis, Golf, and the Home Run Derby thing in the demo mode are all things we enjoy.

Hoping the NBA game coming out will be cool, and am going to pick up Madden.

nobodies

Aug 14 2007, 01:19 PM

QUOTE(ParticleHustler @ Aug 14 2007, 12:47 PM) [snapback]433863[/snapback]

I'm up to around 1690-1700 in tennis right now. I lost against the 1900/2000 pair the first time I played them, but have beaten them 4 or 5 straight since then. I'm kinda disappointed that appears to be as far as it goes. They do put up a good fight now and then...my last match last night, they took a 2-0 games lead until I stormed back to win the next 3 games. But the match before that, I beat them 3-0.

I hate the game of golf, but I'm enjoying the challenge of Wii Golf so much that I'm seriously thinking of getting the new Tiger Woods game (it comes out 8.28). Probably will wait and let the kids get it for me for Xmas. The thing I don't like about Wii Golf is that the challenge is almost entirely based on the wind speed/direction. I'd rather not have the challenge be so dependent on those factors, but the course itself. Which is why I think TW '08 might be better suited for me.

I'm the same way. I fucking hate real golf...video game golf on the other hand rules. I read a review about the tiger woods golf. It sounds ok, but it doesn't have the 1 to 1 motion ratio that wii golf has which is what I really like about wii golf.

ParticleHustler

Aug 14 2007, 01:49 PM

QUOTE(lazarus @ Aug 14 2007, 02:19 PM) [snapback]433914[/snapback]

Tennis, Golf, and the Home Run Derby thing in the demo mode are all things we enjoy.

Hoping the NBA game coming out will be cool, and am going to pick up Madden.

I finally got 10 out of 10 on the HR Derby - it was pissing me off! I kept getting 9 and I think they upped the speed of the final pitch just enough to keep throwing me off (I kept swinging late and hitting a foul). The time before I got it, I consciously swung earlier and was too far ahead of it and hit it foul the other way. The next time, I connected perfectly.

biggie mcsmalls

Aug 14 2007, 01:50 PM

QUOTE(ParticleHustler @ Aug 14 2007, 01:49 PM) [snapback]433955[/snapback]

QUOTE(lazarus @ Aug 14 2007, 02:19 PM) [snapback]433914[/snapback]

Tennis, Golf, and the Home Run Derby thing in the demo mode are all things we enjoy.

Hoping the NBA game coming out will be cool, and am going to pick up Madden.

I finally got 10 out of 10 on the HR Derby - it was pissing me off! I kept getting 9 and I think they upped the speed of the final pitch just enough to keep throwing me off (I kept swinging late and hitting a foul). The time before I got it, I consciously swung earlier and was too far ahead of it and hit it foul the other way. The next time, I connected perfectly.

Happens to me all the time, too. I still have not gone 10 for 10.

My wife is amazing at this, by the way. While not going 10 for 10 yet, she has had a round where all nine of her homers were completely out of the park.

ParticleHustler

Aug 14 2007, 02:21 PM

Now THAT's impressive. Most I've hit in one round is 3 I think. The round I hit 10 I ended up with just over 5200 feet total.

Spiz

Aug 14 2007, 06:59 PM

QUOTE(lazarus @ Aug 14 2007, 11:33 AM) [snapback]433790[/snapback]

How are you guys ranked in tennis?

I keep hovering around 1500. I will go up a few points, and then back down.

i haven't touched this in months, but i was compelled to look. 1960. swear it was higher, but i have been known to play piss drunk.

EDIT

i just played, and i fucking lost my sweet backhand. i beat the tennis champ, but struggled so i lost 38 points.

muppet i added your console number.

Andyroo

Aug 14 2007, 09:10 PM

Just picked up a Classic Controller for Wii. Finally. Planning on grabbing Super Metroid on Monday. I usually play it every couple of years, and it's been three since the last playthrough.

Undercooked Sausage

Aug 14 2007, 09:12 PM

i played through three times in the span of like a couple days last may.

Spiz

Aug 14 2007, 10:09 PM

QUOTE(Andyroo @ Aug 14 2007, 09:10 PM) [snapback]434297[/snapback]

Just picked up a Classic Controller for Wii. Finally. Planning on grabbing Super Metroid on Monday. I usually play it every couple of years, and it's been three since the last playthrough.

whoa andy getting excited about something on virtual console.

i guess its okay to get excited about one of the GREATEST GAMES EVER.

EDIT

EVER.

Andyroo

Aug 14 2007, 11:16 PM

It'll be the whopping SECOND game I've purchased from the VC. After Super Mario 64. Both of which I already own.

And Super Metroid is my favorite game evar, so... it's worth eight bonez.

throughsilver

Aug 15 2007, 03:30 AM

It does seem to be true that Americans love Metroid than anyone else does. Can't complain, though, as I think it's awesome too. Super was like a side-on Zelda, but with better graphics and atmosphere.

And guns.

ParticleHustler

Aug 15 2007, 07:03 AM

I spent 90 minutes last night trying to get used to the Madden Wii controls. Some of it was very intuitive - juking (waving the nunchuck L/R) was almost too easy, since I automatically did it without even thinking. But some of the moves (power move and stiff arm, and catching) were hard to get used to. And I don't have a clue how I'm supposed to be able to reach the 1 button to try to strip the ball on defense. Do I have a 6th finger that comes out of my palm for that?

About all I got through in 90 minutes were the tutorials and a bunch of practice plays on offense. Kicking is quite easy.