Xbox 360 Technical Discussion Thread - Mk II

Deeman · 1st March 2009, 8:43 PM

Original thread here.

Time for a refresh of this thread. Please search the old thread and see if your question has been answered previously before posting.

samos · 9th March 2009, 3:28 PM

Fuck. Can't decide between an Arcade and the 60GB pro. On a bit of a budget. If I get the arcade I can get RE5 and SF4 along with Halo Wars (probably won't play it) The 60gb leaves me with the choice of only RE5 or SF4..

Is it a massive difference running the game off the HDD? (I know there will be quicker load times.. but apart from this?) And is this the only advantage?

$288 for an arcade system is really good, along with trading in the halo wars for $40-50..

DiGiTaL MoNkEY · 9th March 2009, 3:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samos

Fuck. Can't decide between an Arcade and the 60GB pro. On a bit of a budget. If I get the arcade I can get RE5 and SF4 along with Halo Wars (probably won't play it) The 60gb leaves me with the choice of only RE5 or SF4..

Is it a massive difference running the game off the HDD? (I know there will be quicker load times.. but apart from this?) And is this the only advantage?

$288 for an arcade system is really good, along with trading in the halo wars for $40-50..

Personally the only reason i use my hard drive for games is that it reduces the noise of the xbox 360 and reduces the chance of the dvd-rom failing as most games you find the drive spinning at full speed. Lesser load times are nice, but not my main priority.

Since you are on a budget i'd just grab the arcade, in the end you are buying a console to play games

The more money saved, the more money can go towards gaming.

samos · 9th March 2009, 3:50 PM

I was thinking of buying a hdd down the track anyway if necessary.. if the rom fails.. warranty for the winner. Do the new arcade consoles come with that new firmware update already??

silverbullet · 9th March 2009, 7:00 PM

If you are wanting Jasper you will have more luck with Pro console, i have both falcon and jasper and really mate i wouldn't worry which you get, i recommend the arcade and then 120gb you effectively then have a "white elite"

samos · 9th March 2009, 11:33 PM

Just bought one off the forum.. arcade.. 120 gigs are pricey but i'll get at least a 60gb hdd down the track if I deem it necessary.. I think another controller is required.

I remember with the Wii and Dreamcast I had to buy component cables for a better quality pc.. do you have to buy this with the 360 or do they come with it? If so.. what am I looking at?

ni9ht_5ta1k3r · 9th March 2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by samos

Just bought one off the forum.. arcade.. 120 gigs are pricey but i'll get at least a 60gb hdd down the track if I deem it necessary.. I think another controller is required.

I remember with the Wii and Dreamcast I had to buy component cables for a better quality pc.. do you have to buy this with the 360 or do they come with it? If so.. what am I looking at?

about $50 for the cables. though if you got the pro or elite then it would come with component cables already.

samos · 10th March 2009, 9:33 AM

Ok, my LCD is HDMI ready but doesn't have HDMI.. I think i've got the component cables left over from the Wii I bought.. are they exchangeable or do I need a new set for the 360?

Duff Man · 10th March 2009, 9:46 AM

Not sure what you mean by HDMI Ready and no HDMI??

Do you mean HD Ready and no HDMI?

Your Wii cables will not work.

ni9ht_5ta1k3r · 10th March 2009, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duff Man

Not sure what you mean by HDMI Ready and no HDMI??

Do you mean HD Ready and no HDMI?

Your Wii cables will not work.

HDMI ready means 720p or 1080i. Full HD means anything up to and including 1080p. Some eary HDTVs didn't have HDMI ports but component can easily transport 720p or 1080i to your HDTV.

Duff Man · 10th March 2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ni9ht_5ta1k3r

HDMI ready means 720p or 1080i. Full HD means anything up to and including 1080p. Some eary HDTVs didn't have HDMI ports but component can easily transport 720p or 1080i to your HDTV.

HDMI ready does not mean that... well not from what I've ever heard or read.

The display will either say HD Ready or Full HD... never heard of HDMI Ready in my life.

HDMI is a cable.. nothing less.

Deeman · 10th March 2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duff Man

HDMI ready does not mean that... well not from what I've ever heard or read.

The display will either say HD Ready or Full HD... never heard of HDMI Ready in my life.

HDMI is a cable.. nothing less.

Same. Never heard of 'HDMI Ready'... either you have HDMI ports, or you don't.

stuffisgood · 10th March 2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deeman

Same. Never heard of 'HDMI Ready'... either you have HDMI ports, or you don't.

Usually devices come with the HDMI Ready branding to indicate they have HDMI ports alongside composite/component.

samos · 10th March 2009, 11:32 AM

I'll double check when i'm home what it exactly says

Time for a new LCD too I think.. sheeet..

ni9ht_5ta1k3r · 10th March 2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duff Man

HDMI ready does not mean that... well not from what I've ever heard or read.

The display will either say HD Ready or Full HD... never heard of HDMI Ready in my life.

HDMI is a cable.. nothing less.

whoops, didn't mean to add the 'MI' bit in HDMI. LOL

1st March 2009, 8:43 PM	#1
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9th March 2009, 3:28 PM	#2
samos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,644	Fuck. Can't decide between an Arcade and the 60GB pro. On a bit of a budget. If I get the arcade I can get RE5 and SF4 along with Halo Wars (probably won't play it) The 60gb leaves me with the choice of only RE5 or SF4.. Is it a massive difference running the game off the HDD? (I know there will be quicker load times.. but apart from this?) And is this the only advantage? $288 for an arcade system is really good, along with trading in the halo wars for $40-50.. __________________ http://www.irontanks.com.au/

9th March 2009, 3:50 PM	#4
samos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,644	I was thinking of buying a hdd down the track anyway if necessary.. if the rom fails.. warranty for the winner. Do the new arcade consoles come with that new firmware update already?? __________________ http://www.irontanks.com.au/

9th March 2009, 11:33 PM	#6
samos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,644	Just bought one off the forum.. arcade.. 120 gigs are pricey but i'll get at least a 60gb hdd down the track if I deem it necessary.. I think another controller is required. I remember with the Wii and Dreamcast I had to buy component cables for a better quality pc.. do you have to buy this with the 360 or do they come with it? If so.. what am I looking at? __________________ http://www.irontanks.com.au/

10th March 2009, 9:33 AM	#8
samos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,644	Ok, my LCD is HDMI ready but doesn't have HDMI.. I think i've got the component cables left over from the Wii I bought.. are they exchangeable or do I need a new set for the 360? __________________ http://www.irontanks.com.au/

9th March 2009, 7:00 PM	#5
silverbullet Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Marcoola, Sunshine Coast Posts: 1,909	If you are wanting Jasper you will have more luck with Pro console, i have both falcon and jasper and really mate i wouldn't worry which you get, i recommend the arcade and then 120gb you effectively then have a "white elite"

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10th March 2009, 11:32 AM	#14
samos Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 7,644	I'll double check when i'm home what it exactly says Time for a new LCD too I think.. sheeet.. __________________ http://www.irontanks.com.au/