360 v PC
07 February 2006, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by STi wanna Subaru
Never had a prob with FPS on the Xbox is the controls are done well eg. Halo, Half Life etc.
Fact is some people are far too geeky and **** for their own good and thus will side with the PC.
Fact is some people are far too geeky and **** for their own good and thus will side with the PC.
07 February 2006, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
I've not noticed any bugs in gtr, but then again I've spent most of my time playing legends so I might not have discovered them...
GTR2 is based on the same engine as GTL which was an updated version of the same one used in EA F1 series and GTR.
Neither game is as good online as they should be, no user skins for instance without much messing around.
rFactor is based on the same engine as GTL and GTR2 and has been designed for the modding community. The Porsche Carrera Cup mod is very good. And online seems better than either Simbin offering.
07 February 2006, 03:38 PM
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Nope. You can only use them in the dashboard to enter text messages. They are not active in games.
I'll be sticking with the PC then.
Incidentally I upgraded to 1 gig of RAM and COD2 online is fine, runs fast, even when loads of smoke (which used to kill it) but on the single player mode it's slow as anything
I've got a nvidia geforce 6200 256 ddr graphics card too, which I'd of hoped would have been up to the job.
What do you think 2 gig of RAM needed?
07 February 2006, 04:07 PM
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07 February 2006, 04:19 PM
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lol
is that the same? it says supports 256mb
Mine has a different box and says 256mb DDR
I realise it's not very good (in hindsight) but it's the best pc w*nk had to offer (and I couldn't wait to try and get BF2 running
So what do I get then? I don't want to waste a fortune, but I want to be able to play BF2 ok and COD ok
is that the same? it says supports 256mb
Mine has a different box and says 256mb DDR
I realise it's not very good (in hindsight) but it's the best pc w*nk had to offer (and I couldn't wait to try and get BF2 running
So what do I get then? I don't want to waste a fortune, but I want to be able to play BF2 ok and COD ok
07 February 2006, 04:31 PM
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Does anyone know if the 360 will support keyboard/mouse for FPS?
I had to sell COD2 recently cause I just can't get used to the joypad controls. PGR3 is where it's at though
I had to sell COD2 recently cause I just can't get used to the joypad controls. PGR3 is where it's at though
07 February 2006, 04:36 PM
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I'm sure it will eventually, just not yet.
Imagine the advantage you'd have over joypad people playing online Halo3 etc.
Imagine the advantage you'd have over joypad people playing online Halo3 etc.
07 February 2006, 04:39 PM
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Microsoft officially stated a while ago that usb keyboards will be supported for text entry etc on the dashboard, but not for playing games. They may change their mind, but they haven't given any indication that they are going to do so...
07 February 2006, 04:47 PM
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Microsoft officially stated a while ago that usb keyboards will be supported for text entry etc on the dashboard, but not for playing games. They may change their mind, but they haven't given any indication that they are going to do so...
07 February 2006, 04:54 PM
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Rumour is that the official 360 keyboard will be a small device that plugs into the controller. Some spy shots of the propsed gadget...
Not really very good for playing game with....
Not really very good for playing game with....
07 February 2006, 05:22 PM
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IIRC there was a 3rd party keyboard/mouse combo introduced for the original Xbox. Not sure how good it was, but I am sure the 360 will get the same treatment.
But I will still be a PC gamer, no matter what
I just cannot get used to my favourite genre (FPS) on the consoles. So, yes I will pay a grand a year to feed my habit! Some smoke, others drink, I upgrade my PC a lot
But I will still be a PC gamer, no matter what
I just cannot get used to my favourite genre (FPS) on the consoles. So, yes I will pay a grand a year to feed my habit! Some smoke, others drink, I upgrade my PC a lot
07 February 2006, 05:34 PM
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Its highly unlikely that there will ever be an *official* keyboard and mouse combo for the 360.
The whole basis of XBox Live is that its an even playing field. Same console hardware, same game, same controlling devices. The only differing factor should be the player. There can be no unfair advantages.
The whole basis of XBox Live is that its an even playing field. Same console hardware, same game, same controlling devices. The only differing factor should be the player. There can be no unfair advantages.
07 February 2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain Young
Like what?
My CD and DVD player have been gathering dust since I got the 360, it's good enough to replace both.
Won't be long before it will stream divx and xvid, there's bound to be an internet browser too.
The 360 is a great jack of all trades, it's not gonna replace my pc just yet, but it's a great extension to it.
07 February 2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by G00ner
Like stream music to your hifi, photo's to your tv, films too if you have a Media Centre PC.
My CD and DVD player have been gathering dust since I got the 360, it's good enough to replace both.
Won't be long before it will stream divx and xvid, there's bound to be an internet browser too.
The 360 is a great jack of all trades, it's not gonna replace my pc just yet, but it's a great extension to it.
My CD and DVD player have been gathering dust since I got the 360, it's good enough to replace both.
Won't be long before it will stream divx and xvid, there's bound to be an internet browser too.
The 360 is a great jack of all trades, it's not gonna replace my pc just yet, but it's a great extension to it.
Transcode 360 v1.0 Beta
>> Runtime (you might remember him as the co-founder of XboxMediaCenter(info)) mailed us about Transcode 360, a new tool for Xbox 360 and Windows MediaCenter he released today:"Designed for Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 and the Xbox 360, Transcode 360 aims to broaden the support for a wide range of video media including DivX and XviD." - runtime360.com
The underlying mechanism for transcoding and streaming is much the same as /mceDivX360 however the user-interface is more tightly integrated with Windows Media Center, and generally more robust and easy to use.
The installation is pretty straightforward, it's all automated. If you run into any problems have a quick read through the included manual, the sections on optimization and troubleshooting are well worth reading.
The software runs in the background as an NT service, and with a few tweaks you can even shift the burden of transcoding to a more powerful computer on your home network. Looking forward we have plans to replace Windows Media Encoder with an open-source transcoder that will be a) less CPU intensive b) more compatible with an even wider range of codecs.
The project will be open-sourced under the GPL license once Subversion hosting has been provisioned.
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07 February 2006, 10:08 PM
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I dont suppose they will replace pcs, but they do replace the need to buy daft graphics cards every year, fanny about with anti aliasing settings, overclocking, worrying about frame rates, 3d mark, card reviews, buying the GT instead of the Ultra, most of the random crashing, direct X etc.
PC's will always be required for ****.
PC's will always be required for ****.
07 February 2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by G00ner
Like stream music to your hifi, photo's to your tv, films too if you have a Media Centre PC.
My CD and DVD player have been gathering dust since I got the 360, it's good enough to replace both.
Won't be long before it will stream divx and xvid, there's bound to be an internet browser too.
The 360 is a great jack of all trades, it's not gonna replace my pc just yet, but it's a great extension to it.
07 February 2006, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
I dont suppose they will replace pcs, but they do replace the need to buy daft graphics cards every year,
fanny about with anti aliasing settings, overclocking, worrying about frame rates,
most of the random crashing, direct X etc.
That's got nothing to do with the pc. That's just bad programming...
08 February 2006, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
Buy a Mac, a 360 and a HD TV. Elegant in everything they do and about the same money as a top spec PC with all the woes that betide it.
08 February 2006, 03:23 PM
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Jack, when is mcaffee avaliable for windows x64
08 February 2006, 03:24 PM
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Except the whole point of getting a high-spec pc is to play the game on it that you can't get for consoles. Seeing as you can't get them for the Mac either, that route seems a bit pointless
08 February 2006, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
You're playing the wrong games... step away from the keyboard.
08 February 2006, 05:10 PM
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You yourself admit that you need a media center pc to get the most out of it
but it just cannot replace a computer, unless all you use your pc for is browsing the internet, watching dodgy downloaded videos and listening to music that is...
All I'm saying is the 360 is a very versatile bit of kit, nowhere did I say it was better than a pc or that it will replace a pc.
The thread poster asked a few questions and I gave him my experiences, no need to get patronising.
