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To mark the fifth anniversary of the Xbox Live service, Microsoft will be offering Carcassonne (Hexic 2 in Korea) free to all subscribers for 48 hours starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on Nov. 15th (and presumably nothing to the peeps who already plunked down for the virtual board game), along with 500 Microsoft Points to the ten folks who've been on board since 2002 -- see kids, early adoption does pay off! In addition, Microsoft has confirmed earlier reports that 'Xbox Originals' will be made available for download starting Dec. 4th as part of the Fall Update (the update's additional features have yet to be revealed). Each game can be purchased and downloaded for 1200 points ($15).

In its press release, Microsoft explicitly named Halo, Psychonauts, Crimson Skies and Fable as titles for the Xbox Originals initiative, but did not confirm exactly which games will serve as the jumpoff: "This new service will launch with an array of blockbuster titles spanning the most popular genres from action-adventure to classic role-playing games." Third-party reports claim the preliminary lineup will include Halo, Fable, Indigo Prophecy, Crimson Skies, Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath Of Cortex and Burnout 3.
 
Amazing how different TVs make such a big difference in image quality... I've been in this thread telling people to switch to the VGA cable for about six months, such is the difference in quality on my Samsung R74 television - then my dad goes and gets a Toshiba WLT68 for his bedroom and component is just the same as VGA, no difference whatsoever. Also, HDMI looks great on the Toshiba (although not a big improvement), whereas it looks utter shite on the Samsung.

But there's more motion blur on the Toshiba during games, I notice no motion blur whatsoever on the Samsung. Freeview quality is great on the WLT68, games are fantastic on the R74.

So I still prefer mine. :)
 
Try playing with the 100hz technology ont he WLT68 and see how that goes, it might be better off?
 
embrace... yep read this article and to be honest I think that is a bit of a shame. I know they are Xbox Originals but they have taken other Old Skool games, released them on Live Arcade and they have achievments... Want incentive will people have to play all the old classics again?
 
Bragging rights. Or to add an incentive when you've completed a game and enjoyed it and want more.
 
Bragging rights.
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Really?! :lol:

I get the incentive part, although I do consider it very much a superficial way to make a game last longer. I dont bother with them myself........and if i tried to brag about it I think my GF would dump me for the sad bastard that would make me :D
 
My girlfriend didn't want to play on the PS3 or Wii because it didn't have achievements ;) I guess some people like being congratulated or something? I like unlocking stuff, always have done. So when I get an achievement it makes me feel all warm inside :)
 
The achievements system is very rewarding. I wish my partner loved playing video games like your girlfriends! :(
 
Plan M said:
The achievements system is very rewarding. I wish my partner loved playing video games like your girlfriends! :(
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She doesn't love playing them, just the odd few that catch her attention. Crackdown, Viva Pinata and Tomb Raider spring to mind.
 
DEC 4th Update:

Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers

Compatibility with messenger pad

Xbox Live Vision firmware upgrade, sharper image filtering

Many more Vision Cam settings

New screensaver settings - when away from Xbox 360, screensaver will play for optional time, before screen goes dark

New Xbox Live Arcade blade - where you can download, play and learn about Xbox Live Arcade

Brand new “web based adver-games” flash games which aren’t downloaded, but are playable bite sized games, accessed via new Xbox Live Arcade Blade

New Screensaver option in Themes and Gamer Pics option in Marketplace blade

New functionality with Messenger, works with chatpad

New XNA Game Launcher for those that have the program, new options

New language, time and date settings

New “advertising opportunities” in gameplay

Xvid support

New “favourites” option via Xbox Live Arcade, can rate according to preference

IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor

Filter friends list, will be able to filter friends via games

***New clan support ***- will be able to launch clan games direct from dashboard, can “fold” friends into new clan category in friends list

Better translations in settings and other options for Japanese, German and Spanish languages

New quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer.

Option for having downloadable In-game content not inform when completed download

Option for having video content not inform when completed download

Faster settings for viewing unfinished video content downloads

New option in Games tab - beta and others, will be launcher for MMO and multiplayer betas

New option in Marketplace Games tab, search by letter, can be inputted via text pad or console

Smarter game settings - you can be messaged via publishers about new in-game content for your games

Picture in picture functionality for DVD Drive and some other updated settings

Improved USB Keyboard settings

Improved voice chat settings in game and from dashboard

Faster response times to Redeem Code settings

Option to play a Redeemed Code game straight after redeeming code

Console will now recognise low Hard Drive space, will inform you immediately if can’t download current item, will automatically download next available that is able.

Increased space size for gamerpics and dashboard themes

Themes can now be animated

Themes may now have sound effects

Better slideshow capabilities, new options added. New sound effects and integration with Hard Drive/ PC music capable.

New estimated timer for downloads, informing how long download will expect to take
 
Yeah I wonder what that is gonna be. Could be like a tv bar coming in at the bottom of the screen and then going again or maybe while loading getting to see an add. Hopefully it will be restricted to arcade games and the like as i would hate to see advertisement break up a games atmosphere during a loading screen.
 
I am not going to be happy if I put Call Of Duty 4 in and I get a "join the army" advert and a "genuine army watches from Schweizerkopen" advert between games.

Not good.
 
embraceuk1 said:
Compatibility with 3rd party wireless controllers

IPTV Functionality - support for TiVo like PVR options. Will be able to record TV direct. Options include source by channel, director, actor and distributor

New quick option to delete via X Button in memory viewer.

Themes can now be animated
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IPTV in Europe hopefully?
And 3rd Party Wireless, yopeee! What source btw?
 
I like that update. XviD support is nice, animated themes, publishers notifying of game updates, estimated download timer too (though why this wasn't there at the start I don't know).
 
I am almost certain that list of updates isn't correct.

the chatpad now works with messenger? Did it not before? The things been out for months.

I call shenanigans
 
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