I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

OK so my parents decided to buy some stuff, and got two free 27" flat-screen televisions + 2 DVD players. They decided to give the one TV to me. I'm happy!

Now, I've been thinking of buying a console. How does this deal sound?

http://www.xbox.com/en-CA/Hardware/extremegreen.htm

XBOX Extreme Green Edition

- XBOX green thingy
- 2 games: Project Gotham Racing 2 and Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
- 2 months of Xbox Live

C$230 (£94) [It is $30 (£13) more expensive than the regular XBox]


I guess I'll have to get the HDTV adapter and DVD kit too. What other games for Xbox would you recommend? Any RPGs worth playing? I'm not very knowledgable at all about the Xbox.

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

Don't think, just do it.

You will not regret it.
Neither will you sleep again, pass any more exams, have a social life more than 12 foot from your TV, be able to turn it off.

Get a box, get live & get playing.
Some other games will be your next big priority in life, forget food (except pizza & beer).

The cost of the DVD kit here in the UK is almost as much as a DVD player & a standalone player is much better for watching DVD's as they do not make as much noise.

If your into first person shooters (FPS) then Get Rainbow Six 3 & Ghost Recon: Island Thunder to warm you up till Rainbow Six: Black Arrow comes out next month.
A pair of big headphones are handy on FPS games, help you to hear exactly where footsteps are coming from.

The Xbox does not require knowledge, it requires constant playing & short breaks.
Oh and a lavatory pretty close.

:D

P.S. think long and hard about your gamertag, you cannot change it once chosen & "sniper" & "commanderinchief" types are so boring & common, "Jerrek" on the other hand would be good.

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

Get it and get on Live so I can blow u to smithereens! :D

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

Yeah, we want to shoot Jerrek!

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

How exactly does the Xbox Live work?


The DVD adapter is about 24 pounds. I can deal with that. I don't want another external box to carry around with the television, already having a satellite receiver and now probably the Xbox.

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

If you have a connection (internet) just plug a ethernet cable into your modem get a 2 month trail card and bingo your online

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

Providing that Canada does have 2 month trails cards. You many need to get a 12 month sub which is only tied to your X Box. You can take your xbox anywhere u like for 12 months.

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

Opps did ot see the ca Canada part :dunce:

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

The Xbox deal I mentioned above includes 2 months of free Live.


So, how are games organized? By country?

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

This should help you Jerrek. :)

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

No it a free for all Yank bashing thing ;) basically u can play whoever u like on live irrespective of the country!! terrific fun, post ur gamertag on here and we'll add you to our friends list.

Re: I'm thinking of getting an Xbox
 

Your not restricted to just your xbox either, you can use a memory card to take your gamertag account details with you & use them on another xbox.

But it basically works by plugging the ethernet cable into the back, setting the account up on the box & playing.
You may need a credit card to confirm your age etc before you can finalise the accoount. Choose your gamertag well.

Once setup, you start the games, go to multiplayer, select xbox live,
select quick start (= quickly chooses a game for you) where you go into the "lobby" (which is a waiting area that allows you to configure your play) before you get to start.
You have a mic/headset that allows you to chat to everyone else. Mostly you can just talk, on Ghost Recon you have too push the white button to talk.

You'll figure it out, if you dont we are here...