AndyKent
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Right, I've been reading through the Gears of War thread and all the other recent Xbox ones and now rather interested in getting myself an 360  ...perhaps now, perhaps after Christmas....so, some more Xbox 360 questions.....
- What leads does it connect to a non-HD TV through - is it scart like my old PS2?
- How would I go about connecting it up to my hi-fi for better sound?
- What 4 games would you recommend most to start off with (after gears of war)?
- Does it come with wireless controllers as standard?
- Don't suppose it has built-in wireless card does it?
and also,
- Anyone know what am I likely to get on trading in a PSP and 4 games roughly? Worth doing or should I just keep them???
Not going to have a chance to go into town until next week probably otherwise I'd just go ask....
Cheers,
Andrew
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- For non HDTVs you can use the standard yellow RCA lead. Or plug the three RCA leads into a scart adapter.
- Use the red and white RCA leads straight into the back of the stereo. It won't be better sound as such, probably just louder. Use an optical cable to connect up to a 5.1 surround sound for the best quality 
- PGR3, Oblivion, PES6 (Or fifa) and Condemned.
- The Premium console does yes. The Core pack comes with a wired pad.
- Afraid not. You have to purchase this seperately.
Can't help with the trade in question i'm afraid
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Jamie Walby
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2 more days and I will own mine.
Dave with regards to point 2, dont you need to buy an aftermarket AV receiver unit to plug the Xbox into surround sound? Or is that just to work with my surround sound?
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does your surround sound have an Optical In Jamie? If so you can use this.
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apk on your first point I seem to remember there was a scart adapter in the box so you can connect it like you do with your PS2
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4 games i would recommend are
TDU, COD3, GOW, TH8
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I heard Tony Hawks is awesome. You have to manually perform kick flips using the sticks and stuff.
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Steve
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iv played the demo is wicked, pretty much continues what the old ones did, and iv always loved them, im glad it plays just the same as it did on the PS
[Edited on 24-11-2006 by Steve]
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topshot_2k
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call of Duty 3, GOW, FIFA and PGR3.
Uses scart. make sure you get core pack, its worth it in the end
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AndyKent
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Nice one Dave - answers everything in one hit....just need to make sure I haven't got to upgrade my TV at the same time.
Does need doing though....the sound quality is shocking - I listen to most TV through my stereo to get a decent amount bass.
Steve - whats TDU? Call of Duty looks good...been ages since I played a good FPS.
Not so keen on Tony Hawks...used to be but then it seemed to go rapidly downhill so gave up on the series 
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test drive unlimited, its a must have if simply for online antics of annoying the yanks
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Steve
Virtual meets, who would of thought 
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Steve
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last time i bought the maccies trays
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aPk - nope. No need to upgrade your TV mate. Games still look good HD just takes it to another level.
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topshot_2k
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quote:
Originally posted by aPk
Nice one Dave - answers everything in one hit....just need to make sure I haven't got to upgrade my TV at the same time.
Does need doing though....the sound quality is shocking - I listen to most TV through my stereo to get a decent amount bass.
Steve - whats TDU? Call of Duty looks good...been ages since I played a good FPS.
Not so keen on Tony Hawks...used to be but then it seemed to go rapidly downhill so gave up on the series
get call of duty 3, FIFA and GOW and get on live from some serious gaming. (it may be worth getting rid your girlfriend before you invest)
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just think though, it takes everything awkward away from a meet. The dodgy silences, the cold weather, the petrol cost.
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Steve
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if she likes to watch eastenders and corrie, dont bother 
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Steve
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our meet spot is the house on top of the crater theres a good area for doing burnouts while the others watch there too
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yes theres often gallardos at corsasport meetings
also have the developers brought out a patch that that includes easy but very ugly birds that you can rev your engine to impress and score points?
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quote:
Originally posted by topshot_2k
yes theres often gallardos at corsasport meetings
also have the developers brought out a patch that that includes easy but very ugly birds that you can rev your engine to impress and score points?
why bring ClaireF into this?
shame on you.
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AndyKent
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just got shot of the gf so one step ahead
Is there a way to make the xbox pick up wireless internet? does it needs its own router for that so it can still plug in?
Won't be able to use the internet otherwise
TDU sounds good Will look into it more....
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do you have wireless router? if so just buy the adapter and your ready to connect. if you dont have wireless router you could use an ethernet cable
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yes, you'll need to purchase the Microsoft Network adapter for the 360. It clips into the network port on the back of the 360. It's around £50.
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its about 50quid for the xbox 360 wireless adapter.
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topshot_2k
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too slow
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