Just put my money where my mouth is

ShadowTD · 13-12-2007, 10:31

and bought a 360. It's got to go away tonight for xmas but....

WOW. What a great machine. I managed to get a 175w Falcon. In anticipation I already had Connect360 setup on my Mac. The music system is awesome - within seconds I had it talking to my Mac and Celldweller blasting out while I was playing Forza 2. Most of my avi's play perfectly which is a total bonus.

The controller is comfy, Live is great and Orange Box looks set to take up lots of my time. I'm confident I made the right decision (vs PS3) and it will really complement my Wii for the total gaming experience.

One happy 360 customer.

southwell · 13-12-2007, 10:35

Yes, the update for playing AVI's etc has only just come out

I had to try to play a video before the update came through though.

I wish it was quieter when playing dvd games though, my PS3 and Wii are pretty much silent.

13-12-2007, 13:24

Is there any 'Official' confirmation about these 175w Falcon xbox360's anywhere? Reading web articles, they seem to contradict each other.

Well done on the new purchase by the way.

icestar2 · 13-12-2007, 13:44

May have to send mine back for repair soon. Disc's just randomly stop and my game gets cut out. There's no dirt, no scratches the discs are perfect but then I hear the disc stop spinning and then it "This disc is dirty bla bla bla". Hopefully you dont have any of these problems with the newer console. I hope mine is replaced with a new one

dout it though.

MadGamer · 13-12-2007, 13:59

Welcome to the other side

Toto · 13-12-2007, 14:37

What's a 175w Falcon?

southwell · 13-12-2007, 14:51

The new chipset runs cooler than the original one.

You will know if it is a Falcon because it will say 175w on the box, the old one was 203w

The old one couldn't run on 175w.

ShadowTD · 13-12-2007, 15:18

From what I'd been able to gather, if the system has a 175w power supply, it's a Falcon. This has a 65nm CPU (*not* GPU - this is still 90nm and still the biggest heat contributor) and newer heatsink design. Obviously, it also has HDMI. I had to explain all of this to the manager of GAME when he couldn't understand why I wanted to see the back of the box

I have a HDMI display device and 5.1 amp so I had to take a penknife to the AV out plug's housing to 'make them fit'. Slightly scary with a brand new purchase!

I've got another hour or so with it tonight before I have to pack it up.

Help!!! · 13-12-2007, 15:36

make sure you get COD4, the online play is amazing!!! Congrats on the purchase.

SB_07 · 13-12-2007, 21:37

Good choice, happy gaming!

ShadowTD · 14-12-2007, 09:42

Thanks guys. Once I get the system I'll be expecting to see you all online for some Team Fortress action!

Bulky · 18-12-2007, 20:47

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Originally Posted by ShadowTD

Thanks guys. Once I get the system I'll be expecting to see you all online for some Team Fortress action!

whats team fortress like on the 360 ? , found out my brother has bought me hl orange box for crimbo .

ShadowTD · 19-12-2007, 10:22

I don't actually know. I only had the 360 for a few hours for some 'testing' and I played 3 levels of Portal and some multiplayer. Then my mate brought his HD-DVD drive round and we watched Hot Fuzz

Then I packed it away for Christmas

Graham M · 19-12-2007, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Help!!!

make sure you get COD4, the online play is amazing!!! Congrats on the purchase.

But...but... you need a mouse and keyboard!

Help!!! · 19-12-2007, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Zeph

But...but... you need a mouse and keyboard!

COD4+Xbox live no need for PC