Xbox 360 Q&A Thread

Arclight · 09-16-2007, 02:21 PM

Guess I'll finally have to breakdown and buy a 360.

Questions:

1. Will my reg' xbox sports games work on a 360 ?
2. Will my reg xbox controllers work with it?

Hey, I did not grad' from MIT--just a state supported univ'.

VOLatile · 09-16-2007, 02:22 PM

Most no and no.

govols182 · 09-16-2007, 09:48 PM

Some games work on it.

No, but the new controller is so much better.

Arclight · 09-17-2007, 05:51 PM

Is this a good time to buy one or is a new version or whatever coming soon?

SmokeyVol · 09-17-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Guess I'll finally have to breakdown and buy a 360.

Questions:

1. Will my reg' xbox sports games work on a 360 ?
2. Will my reg xbox controllers work with it?

Hey, I did not grad' from MIT--just a state supported univ'.

These two links will answer your questions.

How To Get Original Xbox Game Support for Xbox 360

Backward Compatibility Game List

DrRosenRosen · 09-17-2007, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

Is this a good time to buy one or is a new version or whatever coming soon?

If you buy the $349 version, I would get the latest version with HDMI. Listed on side of box along with other video outputs.

If plan to use optical sound with HDMI on the $349 version, you'll need an additional 3rd party dongle for ~ $25 or the $50 MS cable with optical adapter.

Arclight · 09-18-2007, 07:39 AM

Thx for all the help, tips & links. Does anyone know this box is:

Halo 3 360

Saw it advertised at Costco.

SmokeyVol · 09-18-2007, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Halo 3 360

I dont think it's worth the price.

Arclight · 09-18-2007, 08:22 AM

Is it an extra controller and the game ? Nothing different than the other boxes ?

SmokeyVol · 09-18-2007, 08:55 AM

Ebgames.com

Quote:

Halo 3 game not included—sold separately
This new Special Edition contains these components:

Halo 3 Special Edition Console

Halo 3 Special Edition Wireless Controller

Halo 3 Special Edition 20GB Hard Drive

Halo 3 Special Edition Wired Headset

Halo 3 Special Edition Gamer Pics and Theme (Exclusive download via Xbox LIVE)

Component HD AV Cable

Ethernet Cable

HDMI Port

Play & Charge Kit

Xbox LIVE Silver Membership

One-month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership

THE NEXT GENERATION BEGINS
Always connected, always personalized, and always in high definition

FAST AND SMART
The IBM CPU consists of three 3.2GHz cores

HARD DRIVE
A 20GB hard drive

GRAPHICS
A custom ATI graphics chip drives ultrarealistic HD entertainment

WIRELESS
Up to four bi-directional wireless controllers means no more cords

PLUG AND PLAY
Standard USB ports let you plug in your digital entertainment devices or controllers

MOVIES
Progressive- scan DVD playback is standard with every unit

FACES
Personalize your console with changeable faceplates

RING OF LIGHT
The circle of lights flashes to indicate status in games and when you are online

MEMORY UNITS
Plug. Copy. Go. Take your gamertag, your saved games and your content with you

SmokeyVol · 09-18-2007, 08:58 AM

However, I wish mine had an HDMI port.

Arclight · 09-18-2007, 01:05 PM

So, if I want to play it on a hi def tv, I'd need a 360 with a HDMI ?

**rwemyss** · 09-18-2007, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arclight

So, if I want to play it on a hi def tv, I'd need a 360 with a HDMI ?

The Pro version comes with a component cable... and now includes HDMI as well.

You can play it on an HDTV even with the composite connection, it just won't look nearly as good.

**milohimself** · 09-18-2007, 01:17 PM

Werd. HDMI ports = tits

**milohimself** · 09-18-2007, 01:18 PM

Also, if I remember correctly, the HDMI pro version has upgraded heatsinks for the GPU, so the red rings of death should be (hopefully) less prevalent.