Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Mornin' Otis 
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*** OFFICIAL Gears of War on XBOX 360 Thread *** (1 Viewer)
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Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Up/Down? Yuck.I don't think they should split the screen if you're playing co-op online.yeah I wish the split screen was left to right instead of up and down. I won't be on till probably 8 pst tonight as I have alot of stuff to do, then again I'll probably be on from 230-430 pst also.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
yes. and if you do Hardcore you get double credit for completing the Acts in Hardcore and Normal modes in Campaign.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Oh, good. I was going to be pissed if I had to deal with it playing online co-op.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
I agree. This is bull####His learning curve was a little scary last night.Giant Wooden Badger said:
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Keep thinking that.
orcinus
Footballguy
You just need a credit card.Head over to xbox.com for details and set-up info.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
That's what I thought. :shrugs: (owner of 2 lvl 60's on WOW)
Otis
Footballguy
Otis
Footballguy
Otis has a little
in him. Still, I was Usual21's lady friend for most of the night.
Otis
Footballguy
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.
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.
Otis
Footballguy
How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my really peaked in Counterstrike back in my PC gaming days -- sitting in my clan chat room before clan practice, then having practice, and working on our strategy for the OGL (online gaming league) match the following night (actually, sad to see that http://www.ogl.com/ is down -- used to be a wonderful, wonderful place).
God, what a loser
That was when my
really peaked in Counterstrike back in my PC gaming days -- sitting in my clan chat room before clan practice, then having practice, and working on our strategy for the OGL (online gaming league) match the following night (actually, sad to see that http://www.ogl.com/ is down -- used to be a wonderful, wonderful place).God, what a loser
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
WOWI'm in.How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my
God, what a loser
Alias
Footballguy
Just don't become an xbox-junkie cause then you can't give girls the juice oolJust 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
Random
Footballguy
Not sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
Cowboys#1
Footballguy
first off... you need to buy the premium system. the core is a waste of money (no Hard Drive among other things)second buy GoWthird buy xbox live 12 month gold subscription cardthe 360 comes with vga cables which are decent, you can add component cables i believe to get the true HD look.. id go with the old school RP as its bigger and will probably show the game off just as well as the plasmaNot sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
I thought it came with the HD component cables?
belljr
Footballguy
You won't get High Def on the old TV though? And I think that is a big difference.The system comes with component cables and composite in the box.first off... you need to buy the premium system. the core is a waste of money (no Hard Drive among other things)second buy GoWthird buy xbox live 12 month gold subscription cardthe 360 comes with vga cables which are decent, you can add component cables i believe to get the true HD look.. id go with the old school RP as its bigger and will probably show the game off just as well as the plasmaNot sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
Otis
Footballguy
Mine did.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
As did mine. Straight from the Best Buy page:Xbox 360 System includes console, hard drive, wireless controller, headset, Ethernet cable and component HDAV cable (for both standard and HDTVs)Mine did.
mex
Footballguy
the core unit does not, only if you get the more expensive package.Mine did.
Random
Footballguy
$319 is for the premium system. $399reg - $40 mail in rebate - $40 club card discount (which I would have to spend $25 to get so I'd be paying $344.first off... you need to buy the premium system. the core is a waste of money (no Hard Drive among other things)second buy GoWthird buy xbox live 12 month gold subscription cardthe 360 comes with vga cables which are decent, you can add component cables i believe to get the true HD look.. id go with the old school RP as its bigger and will probably show the game off just as well as the plasmaNot sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
Random
Footballguy
I believe the old tv is HD.You won't get High Def on the old TV though? And I think that is a big difference.The system comes with component cables and composite in the box.first off... you need to buy the premium system. the core is a waste of money (no Hard Drive among other things)second buy GoWthird buy xbox live 12 month gold subscription cardthe 360 comes with vga cables which are decent, you can add component cables i believe to get the true HD look.. id go with the old school RP as its bigger and will probably show the game off just as well as the plasmaNot sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
Cowboys#1
Footballguy
$344 is great.. means youll get everything you need to$319 is for the premium system. $399reg - $40 mail in rebate - $40 club card discount (which I would have to spend $25 to get so I'd be paying $344.first off... you need to buy the premium system. the core is a waste of money (no Hard Drive among other things)second buy GoWthird buy xbox live 12 month gold subscription cardthe 360 comes with vga cables which are decent, you can add component cables i believe to get the true HD look.. id go with the old school RP as its bigger and will probably show the game off just as well as the plasmaNot sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
it up for about $440 with the game and live card.
Otis
Footballguy
It was seriously the most fun gaming experience ever. There were hundreds of clans involved in these leagues (there were actually three, OGL was the big one, and there was also TFL and one other, I forget the name). There were standings, and you had weekly matches. We were the #1 ranked team at one pointWOWI'm in.How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my
God, what a loser
But it was seriously so fun. I'm surprised it isn't still around, but I wouldn't be surprised to see this same sort of phenomenon if GOW ends up being big.
belljr
Footballguy
Then bigger the betterI believe the old tv is HD.You won't get High Def on the old TV though? And I think that is a big difference.The system comes with component cables and composite in the box.first off... you need to buy the premium system. the core is a waste of money (no Hard Drive among other things)second buy GoWthird buy xbox live 12 month gold subscription cardthe 360 comes with vga cables which are decent, you can add component cables i believe to get the true HD look.. id go with the old school RP as its bigger and will probably show the game off just as well as the plasmaNot sure this will help your health but anyway here's my situation.I've been debating with myself about taking the dive to xbox. My wife and I currently have the N64 so you know where I'm comming from. Questions:After I buy the xbox (local store has it on sale for $359 or $319 if you have their $25 membership card), what else do I have to do to get a username/setup. Buy the pass thing someone else mentioned? Then what?Should I hook this up to our 42" plasma or 55" rear projection big screen (old school big screen)? What is the best cable to use for hookup? Does the xbox come with this cable?What other gear is requiered for the full effect of this game?Any other help is appreciated.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
belljr
Footballguy
We did this with GRAW... I think on gamebattles.com.And personally it took away from the game for me, it was more work than fun. I can't get on everynight and having to schedule to play is tough. I guess I'm a little more casual so I can't spend countless time perfecting the techniques and stuff. I can see how it would be fun but when we tried it became workIt was seriously the most fun gaming experience ever. There were hundreds of clans involved in these leagues (there were actually three, OGL was the big one, and there was also TFL and one other, I forget the name). There were standings, and you had weekly matches. We were the #1 ranked team at one pointWOWI'm in.How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my
God, what a loser
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Worm
slimy ninja
I think CAL is the big CS league now, there are a bunch of divisions.Oh, and if you are looking for a GOW ladder, check out gamebattles.com. I've played on their socom ladders since Socom 1 a few years ago.It was seriously the most fun gaming experience ever. There were hundreds of clans involved in these leagues (there were actually three, OGL was the big one, and there was also TFL and one other, I forget the name). There were standings, and you had weekly matches. We were the #1 ranked team at one pointWOWI'm in.How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my
God, what a loser
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Oh my. This is trouble.
Giant Wooden Badger
the Beav
Otis
Footballguy
That's right, CAL was the other big one. It was considered the most competitive -- most of the good clans were in several leagues though. It was amazing how much strategy and gameplanning went into this stuff. And communication was always so key.I think CAL is the big CS league now, there are a bunch of divisions.It was seriously the most fun gaming experience ever. There were hundreds of clans involved in these leagues (there were actually three, OGL was the big one, and there was also TFL and one other, I forget the name). There were standings, and you had weekly matches. We were the #1 ranked team at one pointWOWI'm in.How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my
God, what a loser
Edited to add: And the way the adrenline flows in a match is awesome. You seriously feel nervous just before a match starts.
This thread is breaking down several years worth of shtick that I've worked hard to build up. My fun-guy, woman-chasing, partygoing persona is going to be shot big time.
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Worm
slimy ninja
That's right, CAL was the other big one. It was considered the most competitive -- most of the good clans were in several leagues though.
It was amazing how much strategy and gameplanning went into this stuff. And communication was always so key.
Edited to add: And the way the adrenline flows in a match is awesome. You seriously feel nervous just before a match starts.
This thread is breaking down several years worth of shtick that I've worked hard to build up. My fun-guy, woman-chasing, partygoing persona is going to be shot big time.
It's great. Pulling off a 1 vs. 4 at the end of a round after your team got rocked is -vana.
Cowboys#1
Footballguy
dont worry otis, your poker schtick will keep you warm at night!That's right, CAL was the other big one. It was considered the most competitive -- most of the good clans were in several leagues though. It was amazing how much strategy and gameplanning went into this stuff. And communication was always so key.I think CAL is the big CS league now, there are a bunch of divisions.It was seriously the most fun gaming experience ever. There were hundreds of clans involved in these leagues (there were actually three, OGL was the big one, and there was also TFL and one other, I forget the name). There were standings, and you had weekly matches. We were the #1 ranked team at one pointWOWI'm in.How long until we see (1) online GOW clans and (2) GOW leagues?
That was when my
God, what a loser
Edited to add: And the way the adrenline flows in a match is awesome. You seriously feel nervous just before a match starts.
This thread is breaking down several years worth of shtick that I've worked hard to build up. My fun-guy, woman-chasing, partygoing persona is going to be shot big time.
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
hehe.. i really can't deny it.Me:shooterat you
In other words, we are cooler
add in the fact that I was an officer in a 130 man guild at one point, it pretty much makes..
Me:
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Cowboys#1
Footballguy
in an unrelated note i just came across this blurb while looking at Guitar Hero 2 for the 360 (which is easily my most anticipated game of next year)
"Unlike the PlayStation 3's Bluetooth format, the Xbox 360 uses a proprietary wireless format that is licensed by Microsoft. The company's first-party wireless controllers retail for $55, and cost it about $9 to manufacture"
DAMN!
"Unlike the PlayStation 3's Bluetooth format, the Xbox 360 uses a proprietary wireless format that is licensed by Microsoft. The company's first-party wireless controllers retail for $55, and cost it about $9 to manufacture"
DAMN!
