Xbox 360 Weekend Warrior: Of swearing off RROD but going Red, exclusive DLCs and Classic-fieds |
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Originally posted 21 Feb 2009 at 09:38PM
We're just about to make your weekend so much more fun with the return of the Weekend Warriors! You're in the Xbox 360 page, and you bet we've got a nifty little roundup for all the big things that happened to your favorite green console.
We'll cease the chitchat now so we can go down straight to business.
From inside the Green
Here's how Microsoft's week started: Aaron Greenberg released a statement proudly claiming that they've "put the worst behind them", referring to the now-legendary Red Ring of Death afflicting their consoles. While he did not explicitly state what was that "worst problem", he maintained his confidence in saying that their current systems are much stronger now. Isaac C. was not exactly a straight out believer, how about you?
Link: Greenberg: Worst RRoD problem fixed, but he won't tell what
Speaking of all that is red, Microsoft seems to want to change the word affiliation of "red" to the Xbox 360. Now they want people to ooohh and aaahh when they think of "red" and their Xbox 360s. As in, their Red Xbox 360s. It was a pretty whirlwind weekend as well for Microsoft because of this, first with a retail listing "confirming" the existence of the new model. Then there was the "accidental confirmation" of the same, though still not from Microsoft, but from a Halo Wars press release rather. And then finally, just a couple of days ago, the existence of the said Red Xbox 360 was officially confirmed, and revealed to be on its way to New Zealand, too!
Them lucky hobbitses! But what about the other parts of the world? Surely they wouldn't be so mean as to keep it far away from us forever? Ooohhh, but I know a lot are surely turning a heavy shade of green.
Link: Red Xbox 360 is real, says retail listing
Link: Whoops: Red Xbox 360 accidentally confirmed by Microsoft
Link: DSi now available for pre-order at GameStop, Red Xbox 360 confirmed for NZ
There was also something eye-popping in the form of the Eye Toy-like technology that Microsoft is supposedly interested in. It's sort of like the PS3's Eye Toy, but only more advanced. 3DV is developing the said motion-sensing camera tech, and it looks like it will also be taking a page out of the Nintendo Wii's Wiimote, only this time, you won't even have to hold a controller or anything. Interesting, eh?
Link: Xbox 360 getting advanced eye-technology?
Teeing off
Games were just as noisy on the Xbox 360, particularly
the exclusive DLC content of Grand Theft Auto IV. At the beginning of the week, Rockstar gave out a statement proclaiming that The Lost and Damned DLC is a full game in itself, further stoking the excitement of the fans awaiting it. Yes, it was looking to be a really sweet deal at 20 bucks.But then, just right after the release of the DLC, an anomaly was found. Well, fans found that something was missing from their game: blood and gore. Apparently, crime scenes were "cleaned up", leaving no trace of blood after a supposed kill. Some weren't all too happy with that, of course.
Good thing Rockstar did address the issue later that day, appeasing the worried fans of gore that they will be releasing a quick fix for that "error". Also, they clarified that it wasn't because of the DLC, rather it was because of a separate patch.
Link: GTA IV: The Lost and Damned DLC is a full game, says Rockstar
Link: Who moved my gore? Rockstar to fix erroneous GTA IV censorship in the next few hours
On other games, Mass Effect has been announced to be a Classic Xbox 360 game for UK gamers come March. Along with a marked down price tag are some pretty cool addition stuff as well, like the documentary included in the double-disc offering.
Link: Mass Effect becomes a Classic Xbox 360 game in March for UK
Well the Red Xbox 360 is looking gorgeous, eh? It would surely make a nice pair with the Red Ring of Death that's coming along with it. I kid, I kid. Hopefully Aaron Greenberg wasn't just being his fanboy self when he said that their systems are much stronger now. It's about time, after all. But yeah, that new color scheme would do wonders for the X360. I imagine it would make his eyes stand out more. T_T
As for the whole gore-removal hullaballoo in GTA IV, hopefully you guys got your gore just right where you want them to be.
That's it for this week's Xbox 360 Weekend Warrior. Do come back next week, cos we're back for good.
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Wow it'll look GREAT next to my PS3! no but really i might pick this thing up it looks awesome and no RRoD, that looks cool! Well i'll get used to the whole paying for online play... and i also got to get the wireless adapter, halo 3, and GoW 2 and maybe 1... then i can sell my original Xbox. I wish i could get FallOut 3 and the DLC but i already have it for PS3 i wish they have it for PS3... any other good 360 games?
The real reason the 360 doesnt get the RROD anymore is they've removed that error code. You will still get the same problem but the lights wont flash.
As soon as the lawyers hear about this I think Micro$oft will be in for 1 huge bill. As soon as I get that error I will be sueing them if they dont fix it.
Its a 360. All the good games have already been released on PS3.
But the 360 only games are a handful. I like Tenchu Z, Fable 2, Gears Of War 1+2, FarCar Predator and Forsa 2. I also think Splinter Cell Double Agent does look a LOT better in 360.
So, let's hear your sources. Unless you can't back up your claim?
Let's not feed the troll.
Playing killzone 2 is cool i have the demo
So i think it is cool
3rd place compared to metal gear solid.
S econd" pilot issue for the PS3's Weekend
u guys want to have Dee Jay and T.Hawk join the club
Capcom and Sony
K illzone.com - will have to look at that
So yeah. It's still a win-win
But all in all, I'd have to say
Am personally looking forward to the voice message
L ink: Killzone 2 might get co-op as DLC
Leisure Suit Larry
S tore Updates for both North America and Europe
My source is a repair centre. He spoke to the actual M$ repair centre and they told him.
So I've leaked it as I'm pissed at M$ and they deserve to get a huge lawsuit against them for this coverup.
In the 3 RROD what happened? black screen and 3 red lights flashed. Now remove the lights.... thats the error you will get.
Wait till you get that error and tell me they've got rid of it. It's total BS. Do you really think Micro$oft would fix the error or hide it?
Most of the best games are multiplatform, but on top of those games Faerie mentioned, check out Dead Rising. One of my fav games ever. Mass Effect and Condemned are also amazing. And Call of Duty 2 if you don't have it for PC, its like $5 and the single player is great. Prey is also a good game
Tho I'd stay away from or rent Tenchu Z. To each their own, but I thought that was one of the worst games I've ever played. Far Cry Predator is also a pretty bad game IMO
Well guess what I spoke to your mother and she wishes she had an abortion. Now which is more likely - the RROD won't do the lights or your parents wish you were dead?