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August 3rd, 2007, 15:22 Posted By: wraggster
New from Mr Modchips (UK)
At long last it’s time for Xbox 360™ owners to feel the benefits of tilt sensation, something of which PS3™ owners have been privileged to since its inception. Moreover, the Nintendo Wii™ is a prime example of just how instrumental interactive controllers can be in providing a highly enjoyable gaming experience. Talismoon is delighted to the release the second generation of its Tiltboard controller, featuring a high quality design which is guaranteed to be even more user friendly than the PS3’s SIXAXIS™ controller.
Talismoon’s Tiltboard sports a unique u-shaped board that puts the two Tiltboard control buttons within easy reach of gamers fingers, with one button conveniently located on either wide of the wireless controller battery pack. This gives gamers the ability to make on the fly tilt adjustments during a game without even stopping. This comes in particularly handy for instances in games when it is necessary to switch between both stick and tilt control.
The Tiltboard is an intelligent piece of kit and comes pre-loaded with TiltTune ™ technology which is the most user friendly firmware available for such a device. Gamers have the option to adjust the tilt sensitivity, adjust the 0 degree in order to hold the controller at the most comfortable angle, invert the Y axis and turn the tilt function on and off. Everything required to enjoy the latest sensation in console gaming on Xbox 360™ comes in a convenient package and requires only seven wires to solder.
-Custom Fit Design
-2 multifunction buttons within easy reach
-Requires soldering 7 wires
-'Best practice' install method eliminates control loss as controller battery life weakens
-Persistent memory keeps your TiltTune settings even if there is no power to your controller.
-The new tiltBoard comes preloaded with tiltTune technology (TM), the most user friendly firmware available, including:
1) Adjust tilt sensitivity
2) Adjust the 0 degree so that you can hold the controller at whatever angle is natural for you
3) Invert the Y axis (independently for either the stick or the tilt)
4) Turn the tilt on and off (switch between stick and tilt)
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August 3rd, 2007, 15:21 Posted By: wraggster
New from Mr Modchips (UK)
Whether you've stripped out some screws or your so-called friend dropped one during an install, fear no more! Your Xbox 360 can be whole again and just as sturdy as before.
Includes a full set of replacement screws for the Xbox 360, including all screws needed for the case, the motherboard, the Power board, and the heat sinks.
6 silver case screws
9 silver motherboard screws
10 black Heat sink and Power Board screws
25 screws total
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August 3rd, 2007, 15:19 Posted By: wraggster
New from Mr Modchips (UK)
The Universal X360 DVD-Drive Firmware Upgrader:
- Plug and play: No need for the extraction of the drive key from the original firmware of drive on your console. Only install the chip and unsigned firmware will boot
- 8 wires: easy installation with the exclusive easy-connect flexible flat
- USB 2.0 reprogrammable: easy and fast reprogramming of the on-board and original drive flash by USB connection
- Electronic switch: enable or disable the chip and check the status by a LED indicator on the USB
- Dual-firmware mode: the on-board flash has 2 banks to program with 2 different firmware revision selectable and power up
- Firmware drive back-up and upgrade: Access to original flash to backup or upgrade it wit a new firmware for better performance to reading dvd-r DL (ex: you should use on LG/Hitachi the firmware versions. 059 instead of your original 47D or 46D)
- High compatibility: supports all DVD-drive on the market, LG and Samsung (also with new LG 79fk firmware revision)
- Safe and secure: high reliability through Actel cpld technology
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August 3rd, 2007, 14:36 Posted By: wraggster
via joystiq
Microsoft has finally responded to the lawsuit filed by an Illinois couple who lost their baby in a fire allegedly caused by an Xbox. Microsoft, in court papers filed last Friday, says, "Losses and damages, if any, resulted from misuse or abuse of the Xbox console at issue." Microsoft is asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit.
Microsoft did have to replace power cords on the original Xbox back in 2005 due to fire concerns. These cord fire stories even make the rounds at local news stations years after the original incident occurred. Details are still weak as to what's going on here. We know that an original Xbox cord can burn down your house, but we don't really know what the family of the dead infant did to cause the fire like Microsoft claims. Microsoft tried blaming consumers for RROD incidents for the last two years and we know how that ended up.
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August 3rd, 2007, 00:49 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Taken straight from the press release:
Launch of Grand Theft Auto IV Now Planned for Fiscal 2008
Take-Two Interactive Software today announced revised revenue and earnings guidance for fiscal 2007.
Take-Two is reducing its fiscal 2007 guidance primarily to reflect the movement of the launch of Grand Theft Auto IV for the PS3 and the Xbox 360 from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 to fiscal 2008, due to additional development time required to complete the title. The title is now planned for release in the Company's second quarter of fiscal 2008. Additionally, Take-Two is updating third quarter and fiscal year 2007 guidance to reflect the movement of Manhunt 2 for the PS2, PSP, and the Wii out of the third quarter and the fiscal year.
Things are not looking so good for Rockstar/Take-Two....
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August 2nd, 2007, 20:45 Posted By: wraggster
We're not sure what it's going to take for Microsoft to admit to itself that the cat's out of the bag on this one, but that Xbox 360 price drop "rumor" just got a bit more ammo in the form of a leaked GameStop memo sent out on Tuesday. Apparently the stores are supposed to get some Microsoft signage on August 8th, and if for some reason they get it before that they're not supposed to put it up until the 8th because it's super pinky swear top secret. A trustworthy source has further confirmed with us that a 360 price drop is in the cards, and that prices will match up with that Circuit City catalog from the other day: $450 for the Elite, $350 for the Premium and $280 for the Core. In even better news, we've also gotten further confirmation that the Premium will be adding HDMI out sometime soon, which we wouldn't mind in the slightest.
via engadget
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August 2nd, 2007, 00:59 Posted By: Shrygue
via Xbox 360 Fanboy
In the most recent Mass Effect blog update on IGN, BioWare takes a little time to describe the creation of the game's main villain, Saren. It seems the masses would like to know who Saren is and why he's so deliciously evil. First of all, those truly curious should probably check out the official novel, Mass Effect: Revelation. As for the rest of you, read on. It turns out that Saren is a Spectre -- an elite military unit that can basically do whatever the hell he wants to quell galactic threats -- just like the main character, Commander Shepard. He even spent time with Shepard's mentor, Captain Anderson. As the game wears on, you learn more about Saren and what his motivations are and, as is the case with any good villain, you may actually be able to empathize with him. BioWare assures us, however, that you'll still want to kill him. The blog goes on to detail the creation of Saren's look, which actually began with the creation of the Turian race itself in Mass Effect. It's a good read and definitely worth checking out for Mass Effect fans.
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August 1st, 2007, 19:58 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Following on from earlier rumours based on scans from pending advertisements that Microsoft were planning to drop the price of the Xbox 360 Premium system in the US, new scans have been published online appearing to show additional price cuts for the Elite and Core systems.
The pictures, taken from pages of an unidentified publication, confirms the Premium pack at the USD 349.99 price point, but adds a USD 30 drop for the Elite, bringing it to USD 449.99 and a USD 20 drop for the Core, to USD 279.99.
However, Microsoft is refusing to add any fuel to the speculation, and told GamesIndustry that “We’re very happy with the price we’re at, and have no plans to make any changes at this time.”
There has been no speculation of any price drops anywhere other than the US at this time.
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August 1st, 2007, 19:57 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
One of the contractors responsible for manufacturing CPU's for the Xbox 360 has revealed that it is currently working on a 45-nanometer design, due for release late next year or early in 2009.
A smaller CPU for the Xbox 360 would help reduce manufacturing costs for Microsoft, as well as produce less heat in the console itself.
"We have customers' activity for products in the CPU space that goes into a video game device," said Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's CEO Chia Song Hwee, reports PC Advisor.
Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing has previously produced 90nm and 65nm versions of the Xbox 360 processor.
"As 65nm just started production in the last two quarters, you would expect 45nm to come on stream about 18 months from that timeframe," offered Chia, refering to an expected production timeframe.
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August 1st, 2007, 16:41 Posted By: wraggster
via joystiq
Gamers in the UK wanting to buy a 360 but holding out for a price cut like the one that isn't-but-probably-actually-is coming to the U.S. may have quite a bit longer to wait. Though Microsoft has not confirmed that the Xbox 360's three SKUs will be getting cheaper in the U.S. in August (insert giant wink here), they are denying that any cuts will come to the console in the UK (insert no giant wink, just a kind of sad sigh).
A spokesperson for Microsoft told CVG "We're very happy with the price we're at, and have no plans to make any changes at this time." That's much more of a denial than "Nothing's changed since last week," like we heard in the states, if you're not among those who speak PR. Hopefully, Microsoft will start winking in the UK closer to the holidays.
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August 1st, 2007, 15:31 Posted By: Darksaviour69
4-player co-op is definitely coming to Halo 3!
Bungie has now posted an article detailing everything you could want to know about the feature. So, without further ado, the nitty-gritty:
* 4-player co-op via system link or Xbox Live
* Splitscreen limited to 2 players, but 2 more can be accommodated via system link or Live
* Co-op is managed in its own lobby, similar to other modes
* Players can still save films of co-op sessions
* Bungie will be adding some incentive for multiple play-throughs
Three elites will serve as the Master Chief's co-op partners. Player two, naturally, will play as the Arbiter. The other two are newly created Elites with their own backstories. It seems that since the Schism of the Covenant in Halo 2, humanity finds itself with a growing segment of Elite sympathizers.
via xbox360fanboy
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August 1st, 2007, 15:07 Posted By: Darksaviour69
The very first downloadable content for Forza Motorsport 2 is now available. Head on over to Xbox LIVE Marketplace now to download the all new free Nissan car pack, featuring three premiere Nissan models: the 2007 Sentra SE-R, Altima, and 350Z. The Peugeot 908 race car is also now available for download (the only paintable racecar to be included in the game)
Xbox and Nissan will be hosting a Nissan Sentra SE-R tournament on Xbox LIVE. Fans are encouraged to customize and upgrade their Sentras and then race head-to-head in an all-out Nissan Sentra brawl. The 32 bracket 256 player tournament will kick off on 18th August and take place over the course of seven weeks. It will finish on the 6th October with a championship race live at the L.A. Auto Show. Finalists will compete for a series of prizes including a chance to win a new Nissan!
In addition to the tournament, Nissan and Xbox will also be hosting an in-game customisation contest, to create unique and stunning paint jobs on their Nissan Sentra SE-Rs. The contest will be judged by a panel comprised of Turn 10 developers and Nissan representatives.
Full contest details and rules can be found at www.xboxlivetournament.com starting on 10th August.
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August 1st, 2007, 06:05 Posted By: Elven6
I know this is a bit old but the site was down then!
It's been hinted at before but now it's for real! Coming November 20, 2007, the dazzling Star Trek Remastered series is being released in a 10-disc HD DVD/DVD combo-disc set, marking the first release of Trek product in the high definition format.
The article is a bit lengthy so here it is:
http://www.startrek.com/startrek/vie...63.html?page=0
Heres a small breakdown:
*It will be on a combo disc, with both sides having diffrent features.
* It will cost about $217
*It is currently exclusive to HD DVD and partially DVD
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July 31st, 2007, 23:17 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released at Play Asia
features
Race the Real Car of Tomorrow: Experience the true physics and handling of the newest NASCAR race car and unleash new racing strategies to capture the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series championship.
Enhanced Visuals: State-of-the-art, next-generation graphics deliver side-by-side racing, complete track layouts, vehicle damage, and wrecks like never before.
Innovative New Vehicle Telemetry Visor (VTV): Monitor your car's telemetry and position on the track for real-time feedback on your car's handling.
Advanced Car Tuning: Master all 22 NASCAR tracks by modifying your car's handling to exact specifications with more than 40 comprehensive turning controls. You can put these setups to the test in Test and Tune mode.
All-New Career Mode: Complete challenges in an all-new Chase mode to earn exclusive licenses and contracts to unlock unique specialty cars.
Challenging Mini-Games: Develop your racing skills in adrenaline-pumping mini-games focused on bump drafting, spin recovery, turn apex and more.
Expanded Online Play: Prove yourself as the top NASCAR driver by challenging up to 11 other online* racers at the same time.
description
Take the wheel of a revolutionary NASCAR® car and drive your way to the NASCAR® NEXTEL Cup Series championship in NASCAR® 08. As the new rookie driver on the circuit, develop your racing skills to gain licenses and contracts from hungry owners and unlock legendary top performing cars from the biggest NASCAR stars. Gain new experiences as you race the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, NASCAR Busch Series, and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, then modify your car's handling to fit your driving style. Share your setups with the online* NASCAR community, then challenge the field in live races with up to 15 other drivers. Experience tomorrow's racing today in NASCAR 08.
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July 31st, 2007, 22:25 Posted By: wraggster
via joystiq
Speaking at a Microsoft press conference in Amsterdam earlier today, Bungie has confirmed, once and for all, that Halo 3 will feature two to four player online co-operative play over Xbox Live. This news comes after months of rumors and slip-ups, but is extremely appreciated nonetheless.
Details are extremely sparse at the moment (chugging a Mountain Dew while snowboarding with a live bear extreme) but we can tell you this: we have Bungie's word. Bungie will be issuing an update themselves on this matter over at their website later today, so be patient and we'll have further information for you as soon as it rolls in.
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July 31st, 2007, 22:13 Posted By: wraggster
via engadget
And so we've come full circle. After accurately predicting that $100 PS3 price drop a few weeks back, Circuit City is back in the rumor game with a flyer that seems to confirm the $50 price cut for the Xbox 360, and even tosses in some info on price breaks for the Elite and Core systems. According to the flyer, on August 12th the 360 Premium will dip to $350, and include a copy of Rockstar's "Table Tennis," while the Elite will raid your wallet for $450 -- a $30 reduction -- and include zero free games. Finally, the Xbox 360 Core will get $20 lopped off, and sell for $280, which might be the end of the road for the stripped down console once stock runs out.
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July 31st, 2007, 22:06 Posted By: wraggster
New from Divineo USA
The Universal X360 DVD-Drive Firmware Upgrader:
- Plug and play: No need for the extraction of the drive key from the original firmware of drive on your console. Only install the Globe 360 and unsigned firmware will boot.
- 8 wires: easy installation with the exclusive easy-connect flexible flat
- USB 2.0 reprogrammable: easy and fast reprogramming of the on-board and original drive flash by USB connection
- Electronic switch: enable or disable the Globe 360 and check the status by a LED indicator on the USB
- Dual-firmware mode: the on-board flash has 2 banks to program with 2 different firmware revision selectable and power up
- High compatibility: supports all DVD-drive on the market, LG and Samsung (also with new LG 79fk firmware revision)
- Safe and secure: high reliability through Actel cpld technology
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July 31st, 2007, 21:16 Posted By: wraggster
On the last restore of the server our Xbox 360 site backup was lost, thankfully the forums contain all the info so only some links on the side have gone and they can be refound easily enough via the web archive.
2 downtimes in the space of a month have hurt the site/network but we will recover and be posting more 360 Gaming and Hacking news as soon as it appears.
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July 31st, 2007, 20:30 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
The US Official Xbox Magazine plans to offer coverdisc content, including exclusive demos, to Xbox Live Marketplace users for a fee.
Editor-in-chief Francesca Reyes announces "OXM Digital" in the September issue, currently heading to subscribers and picked up by GameSetWatch.
She writes, "Think of it as a digital digest of our mag, but with lots of exclusive interactive content, including gamer pics, themes, videos, galleries... Stuff we can't do in print.
"OXM Digital also sports exclusive demos," Reyes added. It's believed that these demos will be offered exclusively on the coverdisc and as part of OXM Digital for a limited time before being made available to Xbox Live users for free.
The package will be sold to Xbox Live users for 200 Microsoft points (USD 2.50 / GBP 1.70 / EUR 2.33). It's not clear if it will be available exclusively to US gamers or a wider audience.
OXM's Dan Amrich, writing on the official Xbox forums, later clarified that OXM Digital and the OXM demo disc are "being designed as different beasts", despite the crossover of content.
The US OXM, published by Future, has covered Xbox and Xbox 360 with official backing from Microsoft since November 2001. Along with its British counterpart, its coverdiscs sometimes host playable demo content that's held back from general Xbox Live Marketplace release in order to boost sales.
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July 31st, 2007, 20:27 Posted By: Shrygue
via Games Industry
Microsoft won't comment upon online images reportedly showing upcoming newspaper advertisements from retailers Wal-Mart and Toys R Us.
These advertisements list the retail price of the premium model Xbox 360 as USD $349, which represents a USD $50 drop from the current price. No elite or core model pricing was shown.
Historically, most recent consoles have had a price drop by this point in their lifecycle. Earlier this month it was reported that Microsoft had developed a smaller chipset for the Xbox 360 which would allow them to cut production costs.
Even so, Microsoft is not commenting on the latest price drop rumours and has made no official announcement.
A similar situation arose last month with the PS3 when a Circuit City advertisement showing a USD $100 price drop was posted online. Sony initially denied the price cut, only to confirm it a few days later.
Retailers such as Best Buy, Target, Toys R Us, and Wal-Mart have refused to comment until an official announcement has been made.
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