*** OFFICIAL Gears of War on XBOX 360 Thread *** (1 Viewer)

[belljr]

Can the online part be set up via wireless router? Do I need anything that doesn't come with the premium system?

Wireless Bridge or wireless adapter. The microsoft 360 wireless adapter is top notch IMO.

 

[One]

Edited to add: And the way the adrenline flows in a match is awesome. You seriously feel nervous just before a match starts.

I'm feelin' a little different. I've been enjoying the campaign WAY more than the 4 v 4. Give it a shot.

 

[Mad Cow]

My game came in the mail today, so look forward to pVVn4g3 by teh Cow

 

[Otis]

Can the online part be set up via wireless router? Do I need anything that doesn't come with the premium system?

The only things you need aside from the premium system are (1) the game and (2) an XBOX Live subscription card. I'm running mine over a wireless router. I have weird disconnects when trying to connect to certain games for some reason, but once I am connected and playing I've never had a problem.

 

[fasteddie_21]

My game came in the mail today, so look forward to pVVn4g3 by teh Cow

I'll be in as of 1am cst tonight, ready to become cannon fodder.BTW, Usual, update the fist post with more user names:

SirFelixCat here.

Someone PM me if you're going to still be around tonight so I know who to look for!

-fe

 

[orcinus]

You aren't running it wireless without the adapter, though. Did you purchase a bundle that came with this little gem, Otis, or are you wired to your wireless router with the Cat-5 cable?

 

[JerseyToughGuys]

Just thought I would share with the group my justification for picking this up yesterday.Now, $500 bones is a lot of money for anyone to throw down, particularly on something like a video game.That said, I figured out a way to justify it. Lately, I've been spending far too much time in bars. The downside is that (1) you spend a lot of money (my bar tab is $40-$50 on an average night, but can exceed that significantly), (2) you are drinking beer and eating bar food, which means you are only getting fatter and destroying your new health kick, and (3) hangovers suck -- you feel like hell and they screw with your work.Financially, buying this thing made total sense. There are plenty of nights where I end up out drinking just because I really have nothing else going on. Now, given other options, (for example, heading home to play some game), I might otherwise do that instead. So, if there are just 8-10 nights over the course of the next year where I am on the fence about going out and instead just go home to take it easy and play some XBOX, this entire thing has basically paid for itself -- and I have the added health benefits that come with it (including the decreased risk of STDs when sitting home along being a versus being out on the town and .So all in all, it's win-win. For those other bachelors out there who are on the fence, just do it. It is well worth the price of admission.

while ?

 

[Otis]

Edited to add: And the way the adrenline flows in a match is awesome. You seriously feel nervous just before a match starts.

I'm feelin' a little different. I've been enjoying the campaign WAY more than the 4 v 4. Give it a shot.

We were talking about actual league clan match play.

 

[Otis]

You aren't running it wireless without the adapter, though. Did you purchase a bundle that came with this little gem, Otis, or are you wired to your wireless router with the Cat-5 cable?

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

 

[Random]

You aren't running it wireless without the adapter, though. Did you purchase a bundle that came with this little gem, Otis, or are you wired to your wireless router with the Cat-5 cable?

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Is this a standard network cable?

 

[Cowboys#1]

it would be a good idea to add everyone on the list if you are getting the game now..

that way when we are playing we can invite you in

 

[Random]

Can I sign up for a gamertag before I buy the subscription and game and consol?

 

[Mad Cow]

For those of you that bought the game from the place Mad Cow suggested, and only did the $.99 shipping. If you want to get it sooner, I emailed support and they said send me the order number shipping address, and they will help.

Hope you didn't upgrade shipping - my 99 cent shipping got here today.

 

[Mad Cow]

im probably gonna get this for Xmas. So consider this my blackdot

Excellent - need another BF2/2142 buddy to roll with and teach these n00bs how to play.

 

[Mad Cow]

it would be a good idea to add everyone on the list if you are getting the game now..that way when we are playing we can invite you in

It would be a freaking BETTER idea with our FBG names next to the Live name. I am killing myself figuring it out right now.

 

[orcinus]

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Nice. I had that same setup in my house for exactly thirty minutes. The first time I got up for a beer and tripped over the cable, I grabbed my keys and kept right on walking out the door.The adapter is pricey, but it's gold, Jerry ... gold.Random: Yes ... it comes with an ordinary network cable, and I'm pretty sure you have to register your console and sign up for LIVE before getting a gametag; however, I could be wrong here.

 

[orcinus]

FBG GoW - Who's Who ListJD PJ - Cowboys#1orcinus kc - orcinusUsual21 - Usual21EAbell - belljrstone reaper9 - mexAcePayne - PayneTheEyeDoc - Mad CowBrushback86 - Giant Wooden BadgerII Dykstra II - OneTango Zulu - goonsquadraidersrule9697 - red93zjFBG JTG - JerseyToughGuysnilloc1204 - SchmegmaOtis66 - OtisSirFelixCat - fasteddie_21JNox3 - JNox3

 

[Mad Cow]

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Nice. I had that same setup in my house for exactly thirty minutes. The first time I got up for a beer and tripped over the cable, I grabbed my keys and kept right on walking out the door.The adapter is pricey, but it's gold, Jerry ... gold.Random: Yes ... it comes with an ordinary network cable, and I'm pretty sure you have to register your console and sign up for LIVE before getting a gametag; however, I could be wrong here.

I picked up the wireless on eBay for $55 and change a couple of months ago. :$:

 

[Mad Cow]

FBG GoW - Who's Who ListJD PJ - Cowboys#1orcinus kc - orcinusUsual21 - Usual21EAbell - belljrstone reaper9 - mexAcePayne - PayneTheEyeDoc - Mad CowBrushback86 - Giant Wooden BadgerII Dykstra II - OneTango Zulu - goonsquadraidersrule9697 - red93zjFBG JTG - JerseyToughGuysnilloc1204 - SchmegmaOtis66 - OtisSirFelixCat - fasteddie_21JNox3 - JNox3

Saved me that last few. Thanks. Now I know who I would care to play with and who not, no? Knowing what I know about the itude of this site, I would say I would want me, Payne, GWB and fasteddie on a team.

 

[Otis]

You aren't running it wireless without the adapter, though. Did you purchase a bundle that came with this little gem, Otis, or are you wired to your wireless router with the Cat-5 cable?

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Is this a standard network cable?

Yes.I actually just went on Ebay and bought Microsoft XBOX 360 wireless adapter (used) for $55. Not a bad deal, and who cares if it's used. It's also powered by the XBOX, so no extra cables.

 

[Random]

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Nice. I had that same setup in my house for exactly thirty minutes. The first time I got up for a beer and tripped over the cable, I grabbed my keys and kept right on walking out the door.The adapter is pricey, but it's gold, Jerry ... gold.Random: Yes ... it comes with an ordinary network cable, and I'm pretty sure you have to register your console and sign up for LIVE before getting a gametag; however, I could be wrong here.

Happen to know how long the standard cable is?

 

[RedRaiders]

Any thoughts on Cod3? Snicks?

 

[Random]

Ok, so I need to get:

XBOX premium

live gold subscription (do I need this or will I get a free 30 days?)

GOW non collectors edition

anything else?

how long does it take to set up everything?

 

[TD32]

I want in!!!

Add me.......gamertag

VERYBADJ

 

[Mad Cow]

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Nice. I had that same setup in my house for exactly thirty minutes. The first time I got up for a beer and tripped over the cable, I grabbed my keys and kept right on walking out the door.The adapter is pricey, but it's gold, Jerry ... gold.Random: Yes ... it comes with an ordinary network cable, and I'm pretty sure you have to register your console and sign up for LIVE before getting a gametag; however, I could be wrong here.

Happen to know how long the standard cable is?

It's pretty short. A few feet at best.

 

[Otis]

Ok, so I need to get:XBOX premiumlive gold subscription (do I need this or will I get a free 30 days?)GOW non collectors editionanything else?how long does it take to set up everything?

That's it. Yes buy a live gold subscription -- if you dont, a free 48 hours comes with the xbox.Took me about 30 minutes from opening the boxes to playing? Most of the time is spent typing the damned information into the system using the controller. If I had a keyboard hooked up (can you even do that?) I'd have been done in 10-15 mins.

 

[Alias]

FBG GoW - Who's Who ListJD PJ - Cowboys#1orcinus kc - orcinusUsual21 - Usual21EAbell - belljrstone reaper9 - mexAcePayne - PayneTheEyeDoc - Mad CowBrushback86 - Giant Wooden BadgerII Dykstra II - OneTango Zulu - goonsquadraidersrule9697 - red93zjFBG JTG - JerseyToughGuysnilloc1204 - SchmegmaOtis66 - OtisSirFelixCat - fasteddie_21JNox3 - JNox3FBG_Alias - Alias

updated

 

[Otis]

Sorry for the confusion -- yes, you are right, I used the CAT-5 cable to plug the 360 into my wireless router. At some point I will want a wireless thing so I don't have the long wire running across my apartment.

Nice. I had that same setup in my house for exactly thirty minutes. The first time I got up for a beer and tripped over the cable, I grabbed my keys and kept right on walking out the door.The adapter is pricey, but it's gold, Jerry ... gold.Random: Yes ... it comes with an ordinary network cable, and I'm pretty sure you have to register your console and sign up for LIVE before getting a gametag; however, I could be wrong here.

Happen to know how long the standard cable is?

It's pretty short. A few feet at best.

I would guess 8-10 feet.

 

[Mad Cow]

So who will be playing BUTT late tonight? I am taking my 6 yr old son to the BYU game, then home, watch Survivor with the wife and then on MAYBE 11 PM MST. Anyone?

 

[orcinus]

Ok, so I need to get:XBOX premiumlive gold subscription (do I need this or will I get a free 30 days?)GOW non collectors editionanything else?how long does it take to set up everything?

You'll be up and running in about 15 minutes.30-day LIVE does come with the console purchase, so you're OK there. Other than that, you're all set.Unless you're wanting to go through batteries in pretty short order, I'd spend $20 on a plug-and-play wireless controller battery/charger, but it's not necessary at all when first starting out. Just make sure you always have a set of fresh AAs handy.

 

[TD32]

FBG GoW - Who's Who ListJD PJ - Cowboys#1orcinus kc - orcinusUsual21 - Usual21EAbell - belljrstone reaper9 - mexAcePayne - PayneTheEyeDoc - Mad CowBrushback86 - Giant Wooden BadgerII Dykstra II - OneTango Zulu - goonsquadraidersrule9697 - red93zjFBG JTG - JerseyToughGuysnilloc1204 - SchmegmaOtis66 - OtisSirFelixCat - fasteddie_21JNox3 - JNox3FBG_Alias - Alias

updated

Show me some love man!VERYBADJ

 

[TD32]

So who will be playing BUTT late tonight? I am taking my 6 yr old son to the BYU game, then home, watch Survivor with the wife and then on MAYBE 11 PM MST. Anyone?

Add me VERYBADJ

 

[Mad Cow]

Ok, so I need to get:XBOX premiumlive gold subscription (do I need this or will I get a free 30 days?)GOW non collectors editionanything else?how long does it take to set up everything?

You'll be up and running in about 15 minutes.30-day LIVE does come with the console purchase, so you're OK there. Other than that, you're all set.Unless you're wanting to go through batteries in pretty short order, I'd spend $20 on a plug-and-play wireless controller battery/charger, but it's not necessary at all when first starting out. Just make sure you always have a set of fresh AAs handy.

Plug and play is a good way to go. I have 2 of them.

 

[Otis]

Ok, so I need to get:XBOX premiumlive gold subscription (do I need this or will I get a free 30 days?)GOW non collectors editionanything else?how long does it take to set up everything?

You'll be up and running in about 15 minutes.30-day LIVE does come with the console purchase, so you're OK there. Other than that, you're all set.Unless you're wanting to go through batteries in pretty short order, I'd spend $20 on a plug-and-play wireless controller battery/charger, but it's not necessary at all when first starting out. Just make sure you always have a set of fresh AAs handy.

Damn it's 30-day? Ok cool. I'll use that at the end of my 3 monther....

 

[Mad Cow]

So who will be playing BUTT late tonight? I am taking my 6 yr old son to the BYU game, then home, watch Survivor with the wife and then on MAYBE 11 PM MST. Anyone?

Add me VERYBADJ

I will add you when I add the rest of the horde tonight.

 

[Otis]

So who will be playing BUTT late tonight? I am taking my 6 yr old son to the BYU game, then home, watch Survivor with the wife and then on MAYBE 11 PM MST. Anyone?

I'll likely be somewhere around 11PM EST and thereafter.

 

[belljr]

Ok, so I need to get:XBOX premiumlive gold subscription (do I need this or will I get a free 30 days?)GOW non collectors editionanything else?how long does it take to set up everything?

You'll be up and running in about 15 minutes.30-day LIVE does come with the console purchase, so you're OK there. Other than that, you're all set.Unless you're wanting to go through batteries in pretty short order, I'd spend $20 on a plug-and-play wireless controller battery/charger, but it's not necessary at all when first starting out. Just make sure you always have a set of fresh AAs handy.

Plug and play is a good way to go. I have 2 of them.

I like the quick charger myself. 2 batteries charge at once. I do have 1 plug in play just in case though.

 

[mex]

I'm guessing I'll be on around 8-9pst at the latest then plan on gaming for at least 3 hours.

 

[Usual21]

gamertags added!

 

[Schmegma]

I've got a poker game tonight which will go late. I'll be too drunk to see the TV screen by the time I get home, so no GoW tonight for me.

Tomorrow and Monday I'm off work though, so the next 4 days could be fun if I can get my wife and kids to leave me alone for a while.

 

[Usual21]

I should be on 10:00 p.m. est. Hopefully for a few hours like last night.

 

[Schmegma]

FBG GoW - Who's Who ListJD PJ - Cowboys#1orcinus kc - orcinusUsual21 - Usual21EAbell - belljrstone reaper9 - mexAcePayne - PayneTheEyeDoc - Mad CowBrushback86 - Giant Wooden BadgerII Dykstra II - OneTango Zulu - goonsquadraidersrule9697 - red93zjFBG JTG - JerseyToughGuysnilloc1204 - SchmegmaOtis66 - OtisSirFelixCat - fasteddie_21JNox3 - JNox3FBG_Alias - Alias

Might not be a bad idea to update the first post with this info.

 

[fasteddie_21]

So who will be playing BUTT late tonight? I am taking my 6 yr old son to the BYU game, then home, watch Survivor with the wife and then on MAYBE 11 PM MST. Anyone?

I'll likely be somewhere around 11PM EST and thereafter.

I'll be there @ 2am est and after.And MC, can't wait to team up! -fe

 

[belljr]

I think I'm afraid to hang with this crew.

Any EST, that oh I don't know, go to bed before 12.

god I'm old

 

[Mad Cow]

My wife is gonna be when I tell her goodnight - I am staying up to play.

 

[belljr]

For the uber you can add friends from your pc if you feel the *need

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/default.htm

sign in to your profile using passport, my xbox, friends - add friend in upper right corner.

You know, because you couldn't wait.

 

[Mad Cow]

For the uber you can add friends from your pc if you feel the *need

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/default.htm

sign in to your profile using passport, my xbox, friends - add friend in upper right corner.

You know, because you couldn't wait.

Nice - I accepted all 7 of you that invited me. I will do the same now.

 

[Mad Cow]

I added EVERYONE except Alias, who does not have the FBG_Alias tag he said. No tag found for that name.

 

[Schmegma]

Once I actually figure out how to accept an invitation you guys will have figured out that you really don't want to invite such a n00b.

 

[Mad Cow]

Dang - you guys are fast at accepting invites.