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The best eight family games for the Xbox 360
Jan 18th
There are dozens of great Xbox 360 family games to choose from – everything from sports games to dance games to games involving Cookie Monster and his Sesame Street pals. Here are just a few of our favorites:
Kinect Sports: Season Two
This follow-up release to last year's Kinect Sports, offers another great package of mini-games that are guaranteed to get the family up off the couch and moving around. This time it’s golf, darts, tennis, baseball, skiing and football, and the Kinect motion sensor mimics your every move, whether you on the slopes or nailing that 30 yard field goal.
The brand new in-game voice activation tool means you can quickly skip through the menus and call your own shots during the game action, and the Challenge Play mode lets you take on friends and family whether they are with you in the living room or joining in the action via Xbox LIVE.
Dance Central 2
No game better illustrates the amazing potential of Kinect for Xbox 360 than Dance Central 2. If your family loves to get up and dance, then this is the perfect party game for you. And even if you have two left feet – yes, dad, that’s you we’re talking to! – then the wide range of difficulty levels and the catalog of great dance hits will make it impossible for you not to join in. On-screen instructors take you through the various moves and offer encouragement along the way.
Kinectimals Now with BEARS!
Kinectimals Now with BEARS! expands on the first Kinectimals game, so you’re now playing among cuddly bear cubs as well as young lions and tigers. Kids can solve mysteries on an undiscovered island and share exciting adventures, all the while using their voices and bodies to interact with their new furry friends. A helpful fairly-like assistant shows kids how to get the animals to roll over and make other cute moves, and the patient and forgiving gameplay makes sure no-one gets left behind.
Kinect Disneyland Adventures
Disneyland Adventures puts you right at the heart of the Disneyland experience. You play the game exactly as you would spend a day at the famous Disney theme park. You stroll around an incredibly lifelike Disney scene, running into all the famous Disney characters and jumping on attractions like Space Mountain and Pirates of the Caribbean. On the many rides, you use your arms and other body movements to help you steer – or in Peter Pan’s case, fly – to far-away places. If you can’t actually take the kids to Disney, then Disneyland Adventures may be the next best thing!
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster
Join Cookie Monster, Elmo and the rest of the Sesame Street gang as they explore a living storybook titled “Once Upon a Monster.” The inspiring and entertaining adventure game helps kids and parents make new monster friends, solve puzzles, and learn important life lessons along the way. The Kinect sensor puts you right in the game action and activities such as monkey-see-monkey-do, playing instruments, flying, and running through an obstacle course will have everyone jumping around.
Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012
Want to make sure your family is getting a good workout? Your Shape 2012 is a fun and sociable series of fitness exercises that deliver serious results. There are over 90 hours of customizable routines that target every conceivable muscle group. Activities such as cardio boxing, jump rope, yoga, and various dance classes offer huge variety and guarantee that there’s something for everyone. The Kinect sensor tracks every move you make and provides feedback on each workout.
Fruit Ninja Kinect
The popular smartphone game is brought to the Xbox 360 through an Xbox LIVE download. Instead of using a swipe of your finger to slice up the flying fruit, the Kinect opens up the fruit demolition to your entire body. You can slice a variety of apples, pears, watermelon and other fruit by chopping at them with your arms or kicking at them with your legs. The result is often a crazed and hilarious scene, with arms and legs flying in all directions. Fruit Ninja Kinect is a game best played with family and friends, just in case someone peeks through the window and decides you need serious help!
Scene It? Movie Night
A great trivia game for movie buffs, Scene It? Movie Night offers a series of questions through 14 different puzzle categories. Your goal is to answer them as quickly as possible, as your score counts down. The multi-player mode can be played with up to four people, and buzzers and strict time limits add to the competitive fun. Movie Night includes clips from favorite movies and box-office classics, and additional downloadable content will always keep the experience fresh and up-to-date.
Can hook up a regular xbox 360 controller up to a pc?
Jan 11th
I know microsoft makes a 360 controller u can use for computer games on the pc but i want to know if there is a way i can plug a regular xbox controller into the usb on my computer maybe if there is a driver i can download or something.
Solution
If it's a wired 360 controller, then you can just plug it in and the right drivers will download from Windows Update.
If it's a wireless controller, you need to pick up the "Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows" to be able to get the PC to see the controller, but that receiver can be pretty hard to find now. There's no cable you can use to plug a wireless controller into a PC and use it as a controller (there is a cable, but it's only for *charging* the controller, not using it). It comes with the drivers you need.
Sony Tablet P, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect & more
Jan 11th
The Xbox Next and the PlayStation 4 may not come (not yet, at least), and Nintendo has promised not to reveal anything new about its next-generation console, the Wii U. But that doesn't mean that the gaming community won't find plenty to love about this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
CES 2012 may not (or it may; you just never know in the cloak-and-dagger world of electronics) bring announcements of next-gen consoles, but it will do plenty to alter the gaming landscape.
ULTRABOOKS
Start with the evolution of the PC as a gaming platform. With all the buzz around consoles these days, it's become easy to dismiss the PC, even if it does make games such as Crysis 2 look that much more impressive.
But that could change in 2012. In an attempt to go head to head with the Apple's MacBook Air, Microsoft will push the Ultrabook. These magazine-thin machines aren't meant for gaming, but the race against Apple will push laptop-makers to generate more power. Look no further than Lenovo's ThinkPad T430U, an understated ultrabook that will reportedly have optional Nvidia graphics capabilities. Count on it being able to run Diablo III.
GAMING ALL OVER
Expect Sony to make a big push into mobile gaming. The company just announced its AT&T data pricing plans for next month's PS Vita ($15 for 250MB, $25 for 2GB), and Sony reps confirmed for us that the Vita is "PlayStation's primary focus" at CES. The company has two key Vita titles, Resistance: Burning Skies and Unit 13, ready to show off.
Meanwhile, Sony also showed off the Sony Tablet P, a foldup tablet that will pick up where last year's Tablet S left off and link to the PS Store for Android. The Tablet P and Vita will both have access to the PlayStation Network. And Microsoft's new line of Windows 8 phones will all have Xbox Live functionality. Companies are going to do their best to get gamers gaming everywhere, which should make for plenty of fun.
MORE WAYS TO KINECT
Microsoft's Xbox 360 Kinect changed the legacy of motion-controlled games in 2011, allowing us to game and navigate menus with simple gestures. But plenty of tech dorks found other uses for the Kinect, hooking it up to computers and experimenting.
Now, Microsoft is following suit. On Monday, the company announced that it will release Kinect for Windows on Feb. 1, and it's billing the gadget as something that can be used for everything from gaming to teaching.
Get a good monitor for Xbox 360
Dec 27th
I am tired of playing xbox on my old lcd monitor, and i wanna see a bit better picture while i am gaming. Could you recommend some good gaming monitors ? I think LED are now good. What specifications should i choose? I have 2 cables, HD VGA and COMPONENT HD. I am willing to give away about 300$.
Just get a FullHD television, 32" should do fine and play via HDMI cable.
My XBOX 360 Color screen has change Green
Dec 27th
I was readin other posts about people having issues with the colour changing on screen and going this weird green gray colour, as one guy explained it was like night vision and it kept fading in and out! A lot of people mentioned Halo3 but I was playing COD Black OPS online when mine went funny. I have HALO3 ODST and only played it a few times and haven't had it in teh machine for months. My XBOX is the original one since 2006/2007 and this is the first problem I've had. Has anyone any solutions before I ring MS and they try to sting me for a repair on what is obviously another fault on their machine!
Xbox game FIFA 12 online pass key problem
Dec 27th
I have a problem with following situation : I always play fifa 12 online with my backup dvd and I bought a pass key from ea to play it online. Due to dae.bin update and flagging problems I decide to buy an original fifa 12 and now I have an original disk. My question is must I buy a new online pass key to play fifa 12 online because of this new original disk or I can go on with that old online pass key which I bought for my backup dvd without concerning about flagging and such problems?
Also bear in mind that my xbox now is flashed with LT+2.0 and I did not flagged with silent update of dae.bin
My Black Xbox 360 Slim turns on for a minute and shuts off
Dec 22nd
I got this Xbox to check out and try to fix. A dog pee'd in the part of the case where the fan is. Only thing is that the Xbox wasn't on at the time. It was dried before being turned on. After it was turned on, it continues to just power off after a minute or two. I did open it up to try to clean out what residue I could see and tried again, but no luck.
Any idea on what's wrong or what I could do to find the problem?
What’s so good about game Gears 3?
Dec 22nd
Beat the game in 4 hours super short. Multi-player is exactly like gears 2 with a couple of new features. They make you buy all your ammo and guns and now there is stations. Super dumb. What do you think about?
really beginning to wonder why you even have an xbox. every game that comes out, you have something stupid to say about it. perhaps if you didnt play GOW on pussy level it would have taken longer than 4 hours to beat. and did you really expect them to change a lot regarding the multiplayer? would be like COD coming out with something drastically new. why fix what isnt broken.
as for rage having bad graphics, you either need to have your eyes checked or stop using that 30 year old tv and upgrade to something good.
I liked it. It's definitely too short though. BTW, I played on the "harder than pussy" level.
red light of death 360 slim problem
Dec 22nd
what is up with this rlod e82 on a slim hasn't microsoft gotten their shit together seen a few odds and ends but no fixes what should i do it's outa warranty if i'ma pay 120 might as well pay 200 n get a new arcade and swap hard drives input is much apreciated
Xbox 360 New Metro UI, Cloud and dashboard update
Nov 16th
With the new Xbox Live dashboard update imminent we thought we would have one last look at what to expect. One area of interest is the ‘My Xbox’ section, which will soon have ‘Metro UI’ styling in its new ‘Social’ area. We can see why Microsoft has gone with this, as having a more social feel will allow you to see more closely what your friends are up to.
More often than not it is hit and miss letting your friends know what game you wish to play, thankfully ‘Beacons’ will let you inform your friends what you wish to play. We did find it amusing the other day when an image of the new Dashboard was leaked, as it suggested that Gears of War 3 was going to other platforms; that rumor was soon shot down.
To some knowing that the update to the Xbox Live dashboard will use Metro UI is important to them, but not as much as knowing the size of the Cloud storage. Examiner has now learned the official size of memory, it’s 512MB of storage, which is more than you get if you own a PS3 and use PSN.
Those new to the Xbox 360 will think that half a gig of memory is not that much, but it is ample for all your game saves. We don’t have an exact release date yet for the update, but there have been a few suggestions that point to November 15, 2011, which is tomorrow.
Call of Duty Elite Now Can Play for Xbox 360
Nov 9th
Stoked to get stuck in to Modern Warfare 3's multiplayer? The official Xbox app for the companion Call of Duty Elite service is now available to download from the Xbox Marketplace.
The app weighs in at 99.36MB and is free to download. Grabbing a copy and registering will net you two hours of double XP in multiplayer. You can also use it to upgrade your membership to an annual premium subscription for access to all Modern Warfare 3 DLC and the other Elite premium features. Here's the full feature list of free vs premium membership options if you haven't checked it out yet.
There doesn't seem to be any sign of a PSN equivalent as yet, but check back on the PlayStation Store tomorrow once the game has launched.
Modern Warfare 3 releases tomorrow, with many outlets holding midnight launch events for the new game. If you want to check out all the official goings-on tonight, check out the official Facebook app for launch night.
Cheap Beats by Dr. Dre Monster Studio HD Headphones only $63
Nov 2nd
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Xbox 360 DVD Disc Driver Problem,Can’t Fix？
Nov 1st
I was playing on my Xbox 360 a few months ago and knocked it over, with a disc still running inside it. Hey presto, I get a circular scratch right around the disc and hundreds of little scratches (going the way the disc spins, not in – out).
I have tried the toothpaste solution four times now and so far it hasn't worked. Every time I put the game in the Xbox after trying to fix it it goes to play like a dvd, or just pops up with 'Unrecognised Disc'.
Is there any other way to fix the xbox 360 dvd disc driver, or should I resign to the fact that the disc is beyond saving?
Xbox 360 dvd disc drive can not read disc?
Nov 1st
When I put in a disc i have it so it goes to dashboard but it says play dvd when there is a game in there if i click it it says please put a xbox 360 game in or dvd or media disc something like that do i have to send my xbox bak to microsoft.
it happend when i got a refurbished xbox from microsoft did anyone get this at all is there a way to fix it i cleaned laser but it still happens
4 of the Best Cooperative Games for Xbox 360
Oct 25th
Castle Crashers
I’m not gonna lie, Castle Crashers is the game that convinced me I needed an Xbox 360 a couple of years back. Addictive hack and slash gameplay, RPG elements, tons of loot and great humor this game is a whole barrel of fun.
The best part? It supports 4 player coop, either local or over Xbox live. Sure the screen can get a little full when the action gets intense, but you won’t care; it’s just so much fun working with your team mates, and periodically competing with them.
Oh, and the soundtrack is one of the best out there.
Dead Island
Okay, so Dead Island has gotten a bit of a bad rep from some people (myself included) but when it all comes down to it, this game is one mean cooperative experience. While the single player campaign may be more of a nuisance than anything, trekking through it with three friends is a blast.
Unlike other games where people compete for loot and gear, I find that in Dead Island players actually work together, and compete against one another for “head stops” more than anything. Maybe this is a hopeful sign for things to come, if we ever do have a real Zombie apocalypse on our hands.
Splinter Cell: Conviction
Splinter Cell: Conviction might be a stealth focused action game, but even not normally into those games are sure to find this outing in the franchise both accessible and addictive. Best of all, it has a separate 2 player cooperative campaign, and a plethora of other modes like survival that are guaranteed hours of gameplay.
With innovative mechanics that allow players to mark enemies and instantly execute them together, in game rewards for reviving your comrade, and a persistent upgrade system, this is one experience that people who like working together shouldn’t miss.
Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Scott Pilgrim vs the World is a four player cooperative game, with light RPG elements and a whole slew of bad guys to pummel. Based off the addictive formula of side-scrollers like River City Ransom, players go from one area to the next beating up everything in sight, while collecting cash to increase their abilities and buy snacks.
What makes this game so good is the personality. The 8 bit style graphics, and amazing soundtrack by Anamanaguchi are one of a kind. There’s also plenty of humorous moments, nods to other great games and even a few secret modes you can unlock at the main menu.
Borderlands
Four players and millions of guns, all set in a post-apocalyptic future with RPG style leveling and character development? Sign me up! Run across the desserts and abandoned towns shooting everything in sight, blast your way through some ridiculous vehicular combat and fight some really large creatures.
Borderlands is fun on your own, but great with three friends. The campaign is nice and long, and with all the expansions out right now there is a ton of gameplay in this package.
Battlefield 3 on 360 Looks ‘Standard-Def’ without Installation
Oct 25th
As we previously reported, the Xbox 360 version of Battlefield 3 will include an optional hi-res texture installation. The installation is necessary because the game’s textures are quite large, and hard drives can stream data much faster than DVD drives. Why make it optional then? Because not every 360 owner has a hard drive, of course. That's common knowledge by now, but new details have started to pour in.
First off, GamerZines, who first mentioned the Xbox 360 installation, recently revealed that the install size is 1.5 Gigabytes – a relatively small amount compared to installing an entire game disc. Even owners of the ancient, tiny 20 GB hard drive shouldn’t experience too much trouble in clearing up that much room.
The same site spoke with Battlefield 3’s Executive Producer Patrick Bach, who referred to the 360 version sans-installation as the ‘standard-def’ version of the game. But words are one thing and visuals another. Over the weekend, a reddit user known as xxggrplayer actually posted screenshot comparisons between the Xbox 360 version with and without hi-resolution textures (low-resolution version at top). To view the comparison at full resolution, follow this link. The pictures speak for themselves – Battlefield 3 looks markedly worse without the proper textures.
The installation issue reminds me of how Konami wanted an optional installation for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow on 360 but Microsoft shut them down. Shame on the big MS for that one, but perhaps Battlefield 3 proves that they’ll be more receptive to the practice in the future.
What do you think about DICE’s decision to create two different looks for the game depending on whether or not users install textures to the hard drive? Personally, I don’t feel sorry for hard drive-less Xbox 360 owners this late in the game. Microsoft keeps releasing larger drives as accessories, and older, smaller drives can easily be purchased on the cheap.
Arkham City Batarang Xbox 360 Controllers Available
Oct 25th
A leader in creating game controllers and accessories, A POWER partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to release a controller in conjunction with the release of Batman: Arkham City. Fans of the video game and the comics alike will appreciate the design on the high-performance, collectible controllers – available for both PS3 and the Xbox 360.
Both controllers feature rubberized grips, dual rumble motors, as well as the ability to select from seven built-in LED colors to suit each user personally. In addition, it’s also wireless and has reverse analog sticks, plus motion sensing technology and an internal rechargeable battery. But it gets even better. Straight out of the Batcave, you also get a Batman USB RF receiver and USB charging cable. The Batarang controller for the Xbox 360 is a xbox 360 wired controller, with a 9.8″/3m inline release cable.
“Batman: Arkham City is one of the most highly anticipated games this holiday and POWER A is excited to deliver a Batarang controller at game launch that will give players the ultimate Arkham City experience,” said John Moore, vice president of product development and marketing for POWER A.
“We wanted to ensure that the Batarang controller was not only a great collectible, but also packed with features that will satisfy gamers and fans of the Caped Crusader.”
The Batman: Arkham City Batarang controllers are available at retail stores nationwide.
The Xbox 360 Controller is Made of Brass and Burl
Oct 20th
This XBox 360 controller was built by a certain Minister Morbid, who even included a brass lock and key for the highest in Steampunk gamer exclusivity. The piece is finished with antique burl wood, and even has leather grips for that authentic Victorian feel while you mash those buttons.
How to use Xbox 360 headset on Call of Duty 4?
Oct 17th
Hi, I recently brought a headset for Xbox 360. I tried using it before but I couldn't hear anyone then today I played with my friend and I could hear him speaking and he heard me. I still couldn't hear anyone else though, how do I hear them?
You have to program it to the x box 360. You go into accessory settings, or something like that and follow the on secreen instructions. You then turn it on while playing the game, and there you go.
Do Update Xbox 360 dashboard through USB or CD?
Oct 13th
I take an empty flash drive and copy the system update folder onto it. I insert the flash drive into the Xbox and turn the power off and then back on. My flash drive lights up but nothing happens.
I have also tried burning the system update folder onto a CD (as a data disk). I put the disc into the 360 turn the power off then turn it back on. Unfortunately, nothing happens. Should I be burning the file to the disc as an image?
Also on the 360 website it talks about pushing the reset button. I bought my Xbox 360 HDMI cables you sometime ago and have hardly played with it. Is the reset button the black one in
How to play xbox 360 backups online?
Oct 13th
I know that the first thing ill i have to do is to flash my xbox, does anyone bother to tell me the rest 
? Detailed or not so detailed, I will appreciate both, since I have been trying to figure this out entirely for some time now.
Well its not 100 percent safe when dealing with backups but you can use safty percautions like agbx360 to see if its safe enough and usually i stop there but you can do other things and next time please use the Xbox 360 controllers forum for xbox 360 questions
Using xbox 360 controller on pc problem
Oct 9th
I have just brought Fable3 from steam for $23, but I am having some issues using a xbox 360 wired controller. Once it is plugged in the screen hints are supposed to turn from keys to xbox buttons, but on mine it only periodically does this.
Its making the game really hard to play as every time I press the A button it doesnt do the default action and instead just zooms in. If I press the A button several times it eventually does the default action. I have also noticed when I am fighting the shortcut bar that appears in the bottom right hand side of the screen flickers between the keyboard version (F1..F4) and the xbox 360 version (dierectional pad).
This problem also makes running with the A button impossible. Its as if Fable 3 is switching from keyboard to joypad made constantly and is very frustrating as I want to play using a pad.
Ubisoft has announced Just Dance 3
Oct 9th
Ubisoft has announced Just Dance 3, the third game in the Just Dance franchise, is now available in North America on Kinect for Xbox 360.
“Just Dance 3 is going to increase the Just Dance brand’s lead in the dance category by expanding across all three motion-controlled platforms,” said Tony Key, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Ubisoft North America. “Just Dance has proven to be a huge success across the board whether its teenagers playing after school with their friends, families joining together after dinner or others who incorporate the game into their active lifestyle to stay fit or lose weight.”
Featuring more than 40 tracks across a wide range of musical genres, including pop, hip-hop, rock, R&B, country, disco, funk, and more. Just Dance 3 on the Kinect introduces both four-player simultaneous gameplay and the new “Just Create” mode, where players are able to capture their own choreography to challenge friends and share online xbox 360 accessories.
Developed by Ubisoft Paris and Ubisoft Montreal, Just Dance 3 is now in stores for Xbox 360. A PlayStation 3 version is set for December 6, 2011
How is the range of the Xbox 360 wireless n adapter?
Sep 30th
I am thinking about buy the xbox wireless adapter and I am wondering how good the range of it is. My xbox 360 is on the 1st floor of the house and my router is on the second floor, will this affect the connection?
1)Microsoft Wireless-G Xbox Adapter
*Lightning-fast 54 Mbps delivers five times the network speed of 802.11b networks.
*Internal and external antennae to maximize range and throughput.
*Wirelessly play on the Xbox Live® service with anyone anywhere.
*Connect Xbox consoles wirelessly for ultimate multiplayer gaming.
*Enjoy wireless freedom of playing music, games, and video anywhere.
2)Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter
Designed for versatility and ease, the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter enhances your Xbox 360 experience in the digital home, seamlessly synchronizing with the Xbox 360 system.
The Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter lets you play head-to-head wirelessly on Xbox Live, or on your home network. It is for use exclusively with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. wireless networking adapter is designed to attach directly to the back of your console.
It streams photos and music from Microsoft Windows XP and recorded TV, movies, and videos from your Microsoft Windows XP Media Center based PC, all without the clutter of wires.
RAGE is going to be three discs on Xbox 360!
Sep 27th
I understand I’ve spoken to my thoughts about several compact disk games haven’t Post?
Good name Software’s Resourceful Director Bernard Willit only make it possible for the cat right out the case which Rage will certainly come on several dvds to the System. It's going to be a particular compact disk for any PLAYSTATION 3 250GB. This means that Rage shall be greater than Ultimate Dream XIII-2 in addition to Skyrim mixed thinking about they’re each about one particular compact disk doesn’t it?
“We propose adding the experience towards Xbox 360 hard disk drive, nevertheless , you don’t must put in all several dvds, ” this individual reported. “If you don’t contain the breathing space on your own hard disk drive, don’t stress. Put in the primary compact disk, the primary chapter, the primary fifty percent in the online game, then as soon as you’re executed, uninstall in addition to put in compact disk not one but two. You don’t should certainly put in that multiplayer compact disk in the event you’re truly stretched about hard disk drive breathing space. ”
I’ll end up being adding full online game about my hard disk drive nonetheless with regard to those around such as EYEGotcha with the original System, all the best. You'll want to spend money on a larger hard disk drive in addition to undertake it rapidly. That System is actually beginning of showing it's restrictions compared to the PLAYSTATION 3 250GB in addition to it's Bluray hard drive.
Just what state you? The experience shall be damn good nonetheless will that compact disk replacing impact your own obtain?
Xbox 360 2 red rings error,How to do?
Sep 26th
Do you have the 2 red rings error on your Xbox 360 right now? Well, in order to start playing your favourite games again, you will need to repair this problem.
The first thing you should do is to check and see if the 2 red rings error is caused by hardware failure. To check, try the following 4 things:
- Restart your console
- Check for loose cables
- Plug out all cables and plug them back in
- Take out your hard drive then carefully place it back in (do this 2-3 times if necessary)
If the problem still persists, then this means that you have a hardware problem that can only be fixed if you open up your console. You have two options to fix this type of problem. You can either send in your console to Microsoft or fix the 2 red rings yourself with a repair guide.
The first option that you have is to send your console over to Microsoft’s repair center. However keep in mind that if you do not have warranty, Microsoft will bill you for $ 150 worth of repairs plus shipping and handling. Also, there is a waiting time of 3-8 weeks regardless if you have warranty or not before your console gets repaired.
This option may seem like a really good idea at first, however it is not if you want a quick and cheap fix.
You may not know this, but it actually is possible to fix the 2 red rings error on your Xbox 360 yourself. This way, you can avoid paying $ 150 and waiting 8 weeks before you receive your console back from Microsoft.
If you don’t have any experience, this task can be made really simple by using a repair guide. A guide like this will show you exactly everything that you need to know to fix the problem through step by step instructions, detailed screenshots and how-to videos.
With a guide like this, you can easily fix your console in a day. So if you want the best option that is cheap and quick, it is highly recommended to use a Xbox 360 repair guide to fix the 2 red ring problem yourself.
Why don’t you take a look at this guide? Visit: Xbox 360 Accessories
To fix your Xbox 360 2 red ring error, you can either send your console over to Microsoft’s repair center or you can fix the error yourself with a repair guide.
Sending your console over to the repair center can cost $ 150 and you would need to wait up to 8 weeks for them to finish with the repairs.
So if you want the best method that does not involve a lot of money and a long wait, it is highly recommended to use a repair guide to fix the 2 red ring on your Xbox 360 yourself.
why xbox 360 controller mod can increase ones gaming talents
Sep 19th
The gaming world is constantly evolving new ways to enhance a player’s skill or experience. These innovations come in the form of modifications applied to every component included with a console system. An Xbox 360 controller mod is growing in popularity due to their unique features and flexible programmability.
The most popular games out there are first person shooters. They pit player against player in massive online battles. Advantage, provided by rapid-fire capabilities, is a goal for many gamers. These enhanced remotes enable the player to increase their speed and reaction time.
Because the needs and wishes of an individual vary from person to person, manufacturers have created a large amount of customization options. These can be as simple as interchangeable, ergonomically designed grips to extensive color and pattern styles that reflect the players’ identity. Now, even a left-handed gamer can feel totally comfortable with their controller.
Some people do not like the thumb-sticks that come with a boxed remote. Others simply want theirs to stand-out from their friends. Suppliers have tapped into this market with a myriad of choices. From altering the stick positioning to flashy and colorful displays of style, one can easily find the right thumb-stick replacements from the many available options.
The casing itself can even be swapped out for a more comfortable or stylish result.
Manufacturer’s offer them in a variety of colors and a plethora of designs. People can even represent their favorite games with a case that has color patterns and molded shapes of creatures from the game. Wood paneling, custom wording and glossy paint are just a few of the options out there.
An Xbox 360 controller mod is easily attainable through a simple internet search. Whether an individual is just looking to express themselves or gain a tactical advantage, these modifications can fit any need. The only real problem a gamer faces is deciding which ones are right for them.
Xbox TV still launch by end of 2011
Sep 19th
Microsoft nonetheless intends to release it's in the past released dwell television set service to its System system because of the conclude connected with 2011. CNN reviews which during Microsoft's buyers morning before this specific few days, organization CEO Steve Ballmer demoed component to that that System TELEVISION SET service to fiscal analysts. That demo demonstrated just how a good System consumer with the Kinect control and also the future System version in the Bing se may only speak to find a specific Television show and then that present would then glimpse about tv screen.
Microsoft theoretically released blueprints to provide dwell television set to the system back in June during it's E3 2011 click discussion. Nonetheless, the business is still maintaining many of the service's details to themselves for the moment. Which includes offers like just what Tv shows in addition to networks would be a part of System TELEVISION SET in addition to any pricing details. Ballmer would state this specific few days which Microsoft is actually dealing with "dozens or maybe hundreds of extra online video media content suppliers" for any dwell TELEVISION SET service.Xbox 360 Accessories
Several analysts believe that System TELEVISION SET will grant present cable tv in addition to satellite end users to access its products to the System. Donald Wertheimer, executive director in the Entertainment Technologies Facility in the School connected with Lower Ca, feels which sorts of any attribute, in addition to that console's Kinect in addition to Bing seek service, may present all those buyers an improved TELEVISION SET practical knowledge. This individual states that, "That's the chance right here with regard to Microsoft — can certainly they will talk with that content keepers to innovate in addition to that content themselves and still provide any higher-value practical knowledge to buyers? Should they can certainly, this may be major in addition to meaningful. ".
Does anyone know a bunch of Xbox 360 games that have a DLC card in the case?
Sep 14th
For example:
a 48 hour code?
a MS Point code?
a map pack code?
extra skins code? etc.
List:
A
Alan Wake – Code for "The Signal" DLC
B
Beatles Rock Band – Avatar T-Shirt
Borderlands GOTY first run – Codes for the DLC packs
C
Crackdown 2 – Code for Mini Agency Helicopter for Avatar.
Crysis 2 LE – Dog-tag, SCAR Hologram Decoy, SCAR Assault Rifle Digital Camouflage
D
Dance Central – Microsoft Point code, check sticker on the front
Dead Space 2 – Mutiplayer unlock code
Dragon Age: Origins – Mass Effect 2 Dragon Armor, The Stone Prisoner DLC Character
Dragon Age: Origins CE – Collector's Edition items + Everything in regular copies.
Dragon Age 2 – "Online Pass" with The Black Emporium and Mabari Warhound.
Dragon Age 2: Bioware Signature Edition – The Exiled Prince DLC character + Regular edition content.
F
Fight Night Champion – Online Pass
Final Fantasy XIII – avatar outfit
G
Grand Theft Auto IV – first run 1 month Gold Trial
Green Day Plus – export code, code for 6 free Green Day DLC song tracks
H
Homefront – Multiplayer unlock code
M
Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet – Code for Captain America Pack (Cap, Bucky, and Red Skull)
Mass Effect 2 – Cerberus Network
Mass Effect 2 CE – Collector's armor and assault rifle + Cerberus Network content.
S
The Saboteur – "Midnight Show" DLC code (adds nudity and a strip tease routine, seriously)
How to Rename Xbox 360 Hard Drives or Memory Storage Devices.
Sep 14th
I thought it would be cool if CAG's stated what they named their Xbox 360 Hard Drives or Memory Storage Devices.
If you had no clue that you could rename it, please follow these instructions:
1. Go to the Xbox "Main Menu."
2. Scroll to "My Xbox," choose "System Settings," and then "Memory."
3. Select "Hard Drive" and hit the "Y" button on your controller. This will take you to the "Device Options" screen.
4. Entering your Xbox's new name is faster on a USB keyboard.
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Entering your Xbox's new name is faster on a USB keyboard.
Select the "Rename" option, and use either a handheld Xbox 360 Messenger Kit keyboard, a USB keyboard plugged into your Xbox 360, or the on-screen keyboard, to enter a name that is less than 26 characters.
5. Select "Done" on the screen to save the new name.
I like the Xbox 360 game new Ms. ‘Splosion Man Pinball Table
Sep 14th
I really like the new Ms. 'Splosion Man Pinball Table. It's fun, fast, easy to learn, and very rewarding. VERY rewarding. That's where the problem lies.
I have about 13 tables now, and after playing just two games of Ms. SM, I scored over 200 million points with it. That's higher than the combined total score of all of my other 12 tables together.
I feel like they gave too high of a score base to Ms. SM, thereby ruining the whole Wiznerd score, and forcing anyone to buy it if they want to stand any chance of beating any of their friends that have the table. Every other table gets a respectable 20-30 Million on a relatively good run.
Am I just too good at the Ms. SM table, or is it set up to score 10x the normal PFX2 table average? I didn't even beat it, but I think I was close on the 2nd game.
Yea Ms. Splosion Man seems to be a pretty high scoring table. A lot of the tables are quite different when it comes to scoring. The most high scoring and exploitable is Spiderman by far…
I like the new table, I just haven't put much time into it yet. I have beaten it and got all the cheevos for it, scored right at 250MM on my 2nd game.
It seems to be tuned for LONGER games than most of the others… I happen to like the shorter games and lower scoring tables better. The guys at the top of the leaderboards have put in 12 hour marathon sessions for those scores.
The superscore system is currently being reworked to have more "meaning" behind it. I don't know exactly what Zen has planned but it should be interesting.
Get some more practice on the other tables… Your scores will improve all around… and trust me 200 million is entirely obtainable on any of the tables minus Ironman and Extreme.
Detail About New Xbox 360 controller
Sep 7th
The Xbox 360 controller has the same basic familiar button layout as the Controller S (from the original Xbox) except that a few of the auxiliary buttons have been moved. The “back” and “start” buttons have been moved to a more central position on the face of the controller, and the “white” and “black” buttons have been removed and replaced with two new bumpers that are positioned over the analog triggers on the back of the controller.
The controller has a 2.5mm headset jack on the front so that the user can plug in a headset for voice communication during game play. It also features a proprietary USB connector (which is split into 2 parts on either side of the headset connector) for use with additional accessories, such as the chatpad.
On August 31, 2010, Microsoft’s Larry Hryb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) revealed a new design of the Xbox 360 controller which is set to replace the Wireless controller bundled with the Play & Charge Kit. Among small changes such as the shape of the analogue stick tops and grey-colored face buttons, the new controller features an adjustable directional pad which can be changed between a disc type D-pad or a plus shaped D-pad. The control pad was released in North America exclusively with Play & Charge Kits on November 9, 2010
Specifications:
Power: Nickel-metal hydride battery, 2× AA, USB host powered
Input:
2× Analog sticks
2× Analog triggers
11× Digital buttons (wireless controller features additional button for syncing purposes)
Digital D-Pad
Connectivity: Wireless (proprietary 2.4 GHz protocol), USB, 2.5 mm headset jack
Dimensions: 155 × 110 × 55 mm/6.1 × 4.33 × 2.17 in
Weight:
Wireless version (with batteries): 256 g / 9.35 oz
Wired version:281 g / 9.88 oz
Problems Playing 720p HDTV DD2.0 MPEG2 in Xbox 360 Media Center
Sep 7th
Trying to play 720p HDTV DD2.0 MPEG2. It is almost as if it needs to load first. Initially it starts playing fine but within a minute or less it starts to stutter. It is almost as if it needs to load first. I pause for a minute or so and it starts up again and plays for 30 seconds or less just fine but goes back to the stuttering.
I can play AVI just fine, no problems. FYI, under Network Connection in the Xbox 360 Media Center menu it is showing the network connection at the top of the graph. This Xbox console is a recent version, about 6 months old. PC is good home built i7 with good components. Xbox 360 Hard Drive
Should I be asking this question in the "Video Playback Problems" forum? Seems to be more related to Xbox because the PC can play it just fine. FYI, I also added the K-Lite codec pack if that matters.
What shall I do?
Fan Cooler Cause Xbox 360 Red Rings
Sep 7th
I got a triple fan cooler that plugs into the power power slot. There is a slot on the fan for the xbox power supply. when i did this i got the 3 red rings and noticed the power supply light is orange.
You are taking too much power from the console. Never use a cooler that uses the same power that powers the 360. Either get one with a separate power source or do the 12V fan mod.
How to check Xbox 360 mfr dates
Aug 30th
I bought a used 360 from a pawn shop a couple of weeks ago to replace my dying 360. My old one has a mfr. date of 2007 and the one I just got has 2010. I'm itching to flash my new drive but am wondering if the RROD was fixed, or at least lessened, with the newer models. Reason I ask is the one I bought has a 30 day warranty so I'm wondering if I should wait till that expires before opening it up.
The RROD was never eliminated with the fat consoles, check what chipset you have from the pic below. RROD is more common from left to right (eg. xenon is more likely to RROD than Falcon etc)
Modded Xbox 360 Firmware Problem
Aug 30th
It's been a while since I was in the modding scene but I want to try out the new madden. I have 1.5 FW for my Samsung. My xbox is banned. I used to patch my games to wave 3 and they would play without any problems but now i'm reading that they have wave 12 games and new dashboard updates. I just want to know how to get new games played on my old phat samsung drives. Can I patch the new games to wave 3? Any help would be really appreciated.
Solution:
You can't patch wave 12 and 13 games to an earlier wave because they won't boot.
The best solution for you is this: -
1. Flash your 360 back to stock
2. Update the dashboard to the latest
3. Flash your 360 to the latest LT+ for your drive (1.9 for Samsungs I think) Xbox 360 hdd case
This is probably what we're going to have to do with every dashboard update going forward as a lot of people are having issues trying to update their dashboard when their drive isn't flashed back to stock (although it works fine for some, but I wouldn't risk it).
Can I Copy my USB0 (external HD) to another drive?
Aug 24th
I just bought my second 360 and I don’t want to go through the hassle of copying all my game DVDs one at a time to another external drive. I’ve tried FTP but it is slow and keeps locking up (or something – not sure). There has to be a way to copy from one USB0 to another. I tried Xplorer360 and it would not recognize the drive.
Solution:
Are you talking about a regular portable usb hard drive? That’s usually what usb0 is. If that’s the case then it’s fat32 and can be manipulated by a computer like any other hard drive.
If it’s a Xbox 360 HDD or some other form of internal HD you could try Party Buffalo Drive Explorer or something else similar to Xplorer360.
If you’re talking about a 360 storage partition created from the system menu(where it allows up to 16GB on an external device) then you need to use usbxtafgui to manipulate the files.
… the 360 storage partition shows up as a hidden folder in windows, I suppose you could just copy the whole thing, but I never tried it.
Secret Sauce Linking Xbox 360 Kinectimals and Windows Phone Is a QR Code
Aug 23rd
At a Seattle event, Microsoft demonstrated a way for Xbox 360 games like Kinectimals to share information with a Windows Phone handset. The connection uses a QR code that can be scanned by the handset and the Kinect.
Supposedly easy enough that a child could use it, the sync requires you to scan a QR code which opens the connection between the game and your phone. Once you’re done modifying characters or even playing the game on your phone, you can easily sync the data back to the console by generating another QR code that is read by the Xbox 360 Kinect accessory.
It’s a little cumbersome relying on a QR code, but this is an early step in bringing the mobile phone and console together. Hopefully, this process can be automated so the transfer is done on the fly with little to no user intervention.
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller doesn’t start working
Aug 23rd
I have an Xbox 360 wireless controller. I was playing it earlier today and all of a sudden the microphone doesn’t start working. It was working perfectly until that happened. This has happened a lot recently but it started to work after, but not this time. Should I buy a new controller? and yes, whats are some good ones that don’t get ruined so easily. Or is it the microphone that’s the problem?
Solution:
Ask a friend to come over to your house and try his controller before you buy a new one. Or try a friend’s mic in your controller.
Look at your controllers mic hole and see if its lose if its lose theres your problem if not its most to likely its yours mic i dont think there really is any pro controllers out there besides what microsoft sells
Microsoft To Integrate Skype With Xbox 360?
Aug 18th
If leaked videos are to be believed, software giant Microsoft Corporation is integrating video chat and telephony service provider Skype with its gaming console, Xbox 360.
According to tech website Win Rumours, early on Wednesday a video was leaked on YouTube that showed off new features that will be added to the gaming console Xbox 360 later this year. The listed features included Skype, fuelling rumours that Xbox 360 will enable gamers to interact with their Windows Live friends even while playing games.
The latest survey conducted by Microsoft Corp also revealed that Zune and Skype are among the most awaited features for Xbox 360.
Microsoft revealed its plans to acquire Skype in May this year, however, the $8.5 billion deal is still pending awaiting the approval of the EU Commission. The deal which is expected to close in October will make the current chief executive of Skype, Tony Bates, the chief of Microsoft Skype division, who will report directly to Steve Ballmer, the current CEO of Microsoft.Xbox 360 Headsets
Although the details available are scant, Microsoft plans to integrate the video chat and telephony service with a variety of its products which include, Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phones and others to connect its Outlook, Xbox Live and other users with Skype.
Xbox 360 controller have problem in Windows 7
Aug 17th
I’m trying to get an Xbox 360 controller I bought to work with my Windows 7 Home Premium via the Plug and Charge connector, but Windows seems to be having problems.
I’ve downloaded the latest drivers, they installed fine, and when I open the Device Manager, “Xbox 360 Wireless Controller via Plug & Charge kit” shows up under Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class, but when I try to set up USB game controllers it doesn’t appear on the list. The controller triggers the recognition chord when I plug it in, but when I turn the controller on it simply flashes the green ring and does nothing. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers, I’m at my wit’s end. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Any Xbox 360 controller w/o weird analog stick placement?
Aug 16th
I have an Xbox and ps3 and the only reason i prefer the ps3 controller is that the analog sticks are in the same level (both hands are in the same position when using both analog sticks.)
The problem is, when I play on the xbox, my left hand fits naturally while my right hand is in a very uncomfortable position because of the right analog stick placement. Is there any Xbox 360 controller withthe right analog stick in the same level as the left one (like how the left one is top left so is there any controller with the analog stick located in the top right of the controller?
Anwers
No,I had same problem when I bought xbox360.however I now find the xbox controller to be far superior they dont break down as easy and the triggers give you better accuracy,sensitivity
Can you still play a game if its lightning with a wireless controller?
Aug 15th
I’m just wondering because sometimes when its lightning people turn their games off but those are with wired controllers. LIke, its ok to play a ds or psp when its lighting so im just asking can you play an xbox or ps3 with Xbox wireless controllers when its lighting.
Answer:
You-yourself will be fine if you are on a wireless device. Your ps3 may not be, so you might wanna turn it off, or unplug it
Bad News The Witcher 2 on 360 delayed until 2012
Aug 2nd
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings was well received from fans and critics alike when it was released earlier this year for PCs. An Xbox 360 version is also planned, though that has now been pushed back into Q1 2012.
CD Project RED president Adam Kicinski said in a statement, “The extra time will allow us to polish the title to perfection, so that the game offers an ideally balanced, fantastic experience to gamers. As the launch of the game approaches, we will be sharing more details how it will be released on Xbox 360.”
The press release also mentions the developer’s ongoing legal battle with Namco Bandai over the distribution of the Xbox 360 version of the game will be handled in Western Europe, Asia-Pacific and Central/South America. Namco handled the PAL distribution of the PC version, but THQ is currently listed as the publisher for the 360 version in that region. xbox 360 headsets
Microsoft Will Release Skype for Xbox 360 soon?
Aug 2nd
Microsoft’s latest Xbox awards survey hints at the possibility of a Skype for Xbox application arriving soon. “Other than playing games, which of the following activities do you enjoy on Xbox 360?” asks the survey. The answers include watching DVDs and Zune movies but curiously includes “using Skype” as an option. Microsoft isn’t speaking fully about its Skype plans until the EU commission has approved the deal. The company has previously confirmed the service will make its way to the Xbox and Kinect. Tony Bates, Skype’s CEO, revealed last month that an October time frame is realistic for the deal to be complete. “We already got through the US side of it,” Bates said at a technology conference in Aspen, Colorado. “We still have Europe so it’s anyone’s guess, but I would say we’ve got a couple of months more here,” he said. “Maybe sort of an October time frame would be my guess.”
The software giant announced its intentions to purchase Skype in May. Microsoft’s deal is valued at $8.5 billion cash and will see Skype CEO Tony Bates assume the title of president of the Microsoft Skype Division. Bates will report directly to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Microsoft says Skype will support Microsoft devices like Xbox and Kinect, Windows Phone and a wide array of Windows devices, and Microsoft will connect Skype users with Lync, Outlook, Xbox Live and other communities.Xbox 360 headsets
Microsoft’s Skype deal timing in October could pave the way for an Xbox Skype application in time for the fall dashboard update. Microsoft’s latest dashboard update will bring Bing search and a new Metro tile user interface to the platform. Skype currently has 170 million connected users and saw over 207 billion minutes of voice and video conversations in 2010 alone.
High Definition on Xbox + Cable Without Enough Component Sections?
Jul 26th
I recently got my HD cable box hooked up, but it can only work if it’s in the component section of my TV, which is currently occupied by my xbox 360. I was wondering if I can use an Xbox 360 HDMI cord to plug into my TV and into my box, and then use the cords from my xbox to my component section in my TV since my xbox does not have a HDMI port.
No. THe best way to address this is to get a device like this:
http://www.eachgame.com/goods-1636.html
or….
http://www.eachgame.com/goods-4395.html
You can then simply use the one port on your TV without messing around with Cables. You will have to make sure you turn off either device when the other is in use.
Does the xbox 360 transfer cable work for other xbox?
Jul 26th
Is there just one xbox cable? Or does it go by your xbox GB?… And do you plug it into your xbox or your hard drive?
It’s for the Xbox 360 hard drives to move content from one to anther and yes it works on all. You connect your old hard drive to your 360 and then plug one end of the cable into the back of your 360 and the other into the new hard drive. You can move content from one hard drive to one of equal or more space. You cannot move from a larger to a smaller.
How to get a game out of xbox 360 with no power?
Jul 25th
We had a power surge come thru house. Xbox will no longer turn on. Son has new game inside he just got for Christmas. How can we get it out???
Solution:
You can void your warranty (if you have one) and open it up and take it out. You can also try buying a new power supply for it and it might work.
First I’d get ahold of the warranty if any and see if you can get it replaced or repaired. If nothing else you could choose to void the warranty and dismantle the console to retrieve the game. Taking the console apart may null your chances of returning the system. Worked for my ps2 but end up breaking the cooling fan in the process. I suggest taking it in for repairs.
Computer can not recognize xbox dvd drive
Jul 25th
I am trying to hook my xbox 360 slim dvd drive to my pcs sata cable to flash it. i removed the cable from my computers drive and hooked it into my xbox drive. when i open jungle flasher it wont recognize the drive. ive already installed the xbox 360 driver for windows 7, any other ideas?
Xbox 360 DVD rom Drive
Jul 25th
I have an Xbox 360 that needs the Xbox 360 DVD-ROM drive replaced i have the Hitachi GDR-3120L and its possible to brick it and whatnot if replaced properly im kind of strapped for cash and cant afford to have it send out My question is if i get the samsung driver and just pop it in will it work or will i have to do something with it or do i have to By the Hitachi?
