(Part 2) Best xbox 360 games, consoles & accessories according to redditors

Link to the game Fallout: 3 for Xbox 360 on Amazon.

Link to the game Fallout: 3 for PS3 on Amazon.

Link to the game Fallout: 3 for PC on Amazon.

Link to the game Fallout: 3 on Steam.

Link to the wiki entry on Nuka-Cola Quantum.

Link to the location of every Nuka-Cola Quantum in the game.

Arkham Origins

Fallout 3 GOTY

Falllout NV GOTY

Transformers

Witcher 2 (same price as OP)

Injustice

Saints Row (same price as OP)

I think this post is either very biased or OP picked more expensive offers from a different retailer.

Here is one version, here is the other

You might want this

So Target has done this promotion before where you pre-buy a game and get $20 off a certain title, and, while some say is dishonest, you can probably get some of these titles for cheaper than the $30-40 that they advertise for. While I'm not here to tell you what's right or not, I am here to post game deals, and, well, this is part of it.

Without knowing what the "& more" titles are, I'll start with the ones that Target has listed in the ad. In order to get them cheaper, you ask for one of the games that's listed and tell them that you want to price match to a competitor's price. Target policy is that they have to escort you to the customer service desk to do the promotion where they have to look the price up on one of their iPads. Bring the pre-order card with you as they can check you out at the CS desk. I advise that you also have a few other items with you as this is where it gets kind of grey. Some team members will do the price match and promotion no problem, others won't claiming that you can't combine promotions (which is true according to Target's employee handbook). The issue in question, however, is if price matching is considered a promotion. It does not clearly define price matching as a promotions, so, really, it's up to the regional area if they will do it or not. I've found that having other items doesn't really raise any red flags when I did this promotion back about a year ago (you can then return said items at a later date for a full refund of those items making your final cost the sale sale price). Up to you. Anyway, here are the games that are in the promotion and their "better" prices at other stores (Current as of this posting):

• GAME, console [Store with link] - The price at the store - promotion = total price at Target
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, PS3 [ Walmart ] $23.53 - $20 = $3.53
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, PS4 [ Walmart ] $37.79 - $20 = $17.79
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, Xbox 360 [ Walmart / Amazon ] $22.28 - $20 = $2.28
  
  
• CoD: Ghosts, Xbox One [ Amazon ] $21.69 - $20 = $1.69
  
  
• GTAV, PS3 [ Amazon ] $35.13 - $20 = $15.13
  
  
• GTAV, Xbox 360 [ Amazon ] $34.91 - $20 = $14.91
  
  
• Watch Dogs, PS3 [ Walmart ] $39.71 - $20 = $19.71
  
  
• Watch Dogs, PS4 [ Walmart / Amazon ] $37.70 - $20 = $17.70
  
  
• Watch Dogs, Xbox 360 [ Walmart ] $38.96 - $20 = $18.96
  
  
• Watch Dogs, Xbox One [ Walmart / Amazon ] $37.22 - $20 = $17.22
  
  
• Titanfall, Xbox 360 [ Walmart / Amazon ] $36.92 - $20 = $16.92
  
  
• Titanfall, Xbox One [ Walmart ] $34.87 - $20 = $14.87
  
  
  It should be noted, that if you try to price match against Amazon, they will do the price of the product that is both SHIPPED and SOLD by Amazon. The "Fulfilled by Amazon" won't count! The prices listed above for Amazon are those prices current as of this comment. Some games are the same price at Walmart and Amazon, both links have been provided just in case one changes
  
  
  I'll update it if I/you guys find out any other games.

It's a Xbox 360 controller made with fighting games in mind.

From the page:

> What DLC is included in the Mass Effect Trilogy?

> On PC, Mass Effect will include Bring Down the Sky and Pinnacle Station on disk. For Mass Effect 2, Cerberus Network will be included which features Zaeed – The Price of Revenge, The Firewalker Pack, Cerberus Assault Gear, Arc Projector heavy weapon, and Normandy Crash site mission. For Mass Effect 3, Online Pass will be included granting players access to co-op multiplayer.
> On Xbox 360, Bring Down the Sky and Pinnacle Station are not included with Mass Effect, however they are available as stand-alone downloads through Xbox LIVE. For Mass Effect 2, Cerberus Network will be included and Online Pass will be included for Mass Effect 3.
> * Information on PlayStation 3 DLC will be available soon.

Pinnacle Station is $5 on XBL, Bring down the Sky is $1.

You can already buy the games individually for ~$54 on the 360 and ~$37 on the PC:

Mass Effect 3 is $20 on Amazon at the moment. Mass Effect 2 is $19 for the 360, $18 for the PS3, and $8 for the PC. Mass Effect 1 is on sale for $10-15 (used) on the 360 and $5-9 (used) on the PC.

If you're patient you can probably get Mass Effect 1 and 2 for ~$10 during Amazon's holiday sale. Mass Effect 3 was even on sale last month for $16 through Origin.

You do not want that one. Get the GoTY edition if you're going to buy it. You can get it used on Amazon for $40: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001REZLY8/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0017QFX30&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=10GXZ72YGTV6V2D7D1KG

It includes all five DLC which adds about 20 more hours of gameplay to the 30 hours you already get without them. A much better investment imho

This is probably the best option for those who have Wired Xbox 360 controllers and want to use them on the PS3.

I actually use the XCM Cross battle Adapter which I bought 4 years ago for $40. Absolutely no lag of any kind and works perfectly with my Xbox 360 wired.

EDIT: You can find a few of my particular model here on Amazon along with some reviews of the product.

On Amazon, the 360 version of Tomb Raider is actually cheaper than the PC download version. I know it's probably cheaper on Steam, but I'm just throwing this out there.

http://www.amazon.com/Tomb-Raider-Xbox-360/dp/B004FSE52C

A lot of PC people seem to halfway imply that console games stay at $60 for life.

You know you can pay $100 and play the Skate games, right?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00D9EPI38/ref=lp_14112971_1_3_twi_gam_1_olp?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1457551025&sr=1-3

http://www.gamestop.com/browse/consoles/xbox-360?nav=28-xu0,1385-ffff2412-50-1d9

Here's my setup: Imgur

Only $14 and can be molded to fit any other type of controllers. Here's the amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Clip-PlayStation-Controller-Organizer-360/dp/B00448VR88/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466307855&sr=8-1&keywords=controller+holder

Hi! I also have chronic pain/am disabled. I play Steam games with an Xbox One controller with the Windows 10 wireless adapter. (I tried the Steam Controller but it was bulky, not intuitive, and I basically hated it. lol. YMMV.)

I have my tower sitting in this cabinet, which I covered with this film to keep everything hidden. My husband cut out the back of the cabinet to install a fan / make room for the cables to come out of the back.

We used these cord covers to keep everything neat.

I use this wall-mounted swing arm from Amazon for my monitor. I push it toward the wall when I am done. (I put my chair/station in the corner for this to work.)

I sit in an IKEA Poang chair with ottoman, using this lower lumbar cushion and this coccyx cushion.

I use this mouse arm on the Poang chair, these cushions for my elbows, and a beanbag rest for my wrist (for when I have to use the mouse).

My keyboard sits on a shelf beside me and I pull it onto a lap desk (stored under my chair) for when I need to use it.

I also have a wall mount for my Xbox One controller.

I hope that helps! It took me a long time to get something together that keeps my living room still looking like a living room. :)

You can still buy a brand new legendary edition which comes with 3 DLCs for $40 on sale right now. Link
You're Welcome.

For those who don't like BestBuy, or want free delivery, Amazon seems to be matching it: http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-IV-Black-Flag-Xbox/dp/B00BMFIXT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397409778&sr=8-1&keywords=black+flag


Edit: I mean free delivery with Prime for those who have it.

The ancient SATA interface used by the Xbox 360 will always be faster than the even more ancient USB 2.0 ports, but it might not hurt to invest in a better flash drive. I have installed plenty of games to USB drives, and they have worked as well as hard drive installs. that said, the 360 runs a test when you format a USB drive for use as Xbox storage, so if it passed, you might not see much improvement from a newer/better USB drive. If it did not pass, then I would definitely look at a new USB drive. keep in mind the most space you can get from a single USB drive for game installs is 32GB. you can buy a generic 250GB Xbox 360 S hard drive for $36 delivered right now. a knock-off 500GB is $50 delivered. a decent 32GB USB 2.0 drive will be $10-$15 delivered. You can get a USB 3.0 drive, but the 360 will only be able to get USB 2.0 speeds max.

I think there was a madcatz controller that did this. Lemme look it up.

EDIT: Something like the MadCatz MLG Pro controller, but with moveable face buttons as well in a module type setting.

https://www.amazon.com/Officially-Licensed-Circuit-Controller-Xbox-360/dp/B0063BCQ1Q

If you mean the Plug and Play Charger cord, that won't work. It doesn't transmit any info, just power. When you plug it in Win 7 will recognize it as a USB device, but it won't receive any input.

If you're a Bioware (especially Kotor) fan you can't go wrong with Dragon Age II or Mass Effect 2. Also check out any of the Elder Scrolls games like Oblivion and the new one Skyrim will be out soon enough.

For a casual racing game I'm loving the new Need for Speed: Hot pursuit I also have the Kinect and I'm holding my breath to see if Forza 4 will be any good since it's Kinect compatible.

If you want a fun shooter, quite a few of us are into Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and check out the 360 players subreddit Team Awesome for some people to play with.

Have fun!

The Legendary Edition is also currently $39.99 for PC/360/PS3.

I looked and I don't see anything about it just being a code for PC, I looked and saw nothing.

It looks like it is physical only.

If you want to get all of the DLC for Fallout, I'd suggest getting this version of the game; it's $28 versus the $50 you'd pay for them normally. It'll work with your current, non-GOTY save (or you can just install the DLC from disc 2 and keep using your current game).

FYI you can get fallout 3 GOTY edition for the same price as 1600 points (the cost of just 4 dlc if you have gold), both are $19.96. So I'd save those points for something else.

So for the same cost as 4 dlc, you get the whole game and all 5 dlc. Then just resell your non GOTY copy.

GOTY: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001REZLY8/
MS points: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001V7QIDO

http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-3-Game-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B001REZLY8 boom can't get much cheaper...

Amazon seems to have these much cheaper, unless I'm missing something. New too. I recently just had a friend buy a 500 gig HDD and it runs fine for the slim.

http://www.amazon.com/250GB-Internal-Drive-Xbox360-Games/dp/B008TP1OKI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1408547842&sr=8-2&keywords=xbox+hard+drive

There's actually a device that acts as a hub that allows you to use Xbox 360 wired controllers on the PS3. I personally think both controllers have their pros and cons but I was thinking about getting one of these adapters for sports games on my PS3.

http://www.amazon.com/Cross-Battle-adapter-RUMBLE-Playstation-3/dp/B001O89YTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1310530642&sr=8-1

Mass Effect 2.

Oh, you mean clothes? Try getting an MTM shirt from Modern Tailor - it'll be the best-fitting shirt you've ever owned if you submit the right measurements. (Shipping adds $10, but their $20 intro shirt is still a good deal.)

GTAV $39.99

Perler Bead Tray $10.99

Suncatcher Group $7.21

Tide Detergent $19.29

The Mighty Ducks 3 Pack $22.18

TOTAL: $99.66

I mean, honestly, I would like something like this that allows you to hotswap the layout of all 4 components.

In the current gen, I think the PS4 controller is the most comfortable and has the best buttons, but the XB1 has the best control sticks and the most practical layout, but I love the WiiU pro for classic games because using the DPad and the buttons makes it feel like a SNES controller.

I was eyeing the Q4 as well. The position of the start button was kind of a downside for me. Do you accidentally press it a lot? Is it a nuisance? Or is it more out of the way from the buttons?

edit: here's the one I was looking at.

You can purchase a hard drive for the Xbox E and add it:

http://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-360/accessories/add-remove-hard-drive#bf645a3504e94c03b19fc0f7c4ec2381

You can get the official one here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874103438&cm_re=xbox_360_e_hard_drive-_-74-103-438-_-Product

Or go with one of these - they will probably work:

http://www.amazon.com/250GB-Internal-Drive-Xbox360-Games/dp/B008TP1OKI/ref=pd_cp_vg_1

ME1 on Amazon is 19.86 so this is a solid deal.

If you started the series with ME2/ME3 and have yet to play ME1... do it. It's a fantastic way to open up the series.

Steamer For Clothes, Handheld Clothes Steamers.4-in-1 Powerful Steamer $30.99

Mass Effect - Xbox 360- $22.26

I think you're confusing it with the plug and play kit, those don't make it PC compatible. You need something like this to use a wireless 360 controller on PC. I guess it's possible that stores around you sell 360 controllers with the adapter, but I've never seen them bundled, in fact, I've never seen the adapter in any physical stores, bundled or not.

For me, it isn't about convenience, it is about cost. Both the wired and wireless cost ~30USD, but for the wireless you need to tack on the cost of a wireless adapter, and batteries and/or charging kit. All in all the convenience comes with a pretty hefty price tag, and for someone like me, who is more comfortable in their desk chair, there really isn't any use for it.

But it comes with a rechargeable battery pack...

Try searching...

http://www.amazon.com/Cross-Battle-adapter-RUMBLE-Xbox-360/dp/B001O89YTU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371057747&sr=8-2&keywords=crossfire+adapter

Borderlands is great, especially multiplayer. I also love to recommend Mass Effect 2.

Borderlands GOTY edition comes with all the DLC. Mass Effect 2 only comes with some of the DLC, and a bunch of the not-included DLC is worth playing if you end up loving the game.

Lastly I would suggest Fallout 3 and/or Fallout: New Vegas.

1. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W
   
2. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D1UTC4
   
3. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00066HJBG/
   
   to get sound, depends on what speakers you are using.
   
   

MS makes Makes a VGA Cable for the 360. I personally Bought it to used it on a Computer monitor I have instead of playing on a CRT(MW3).

Thanks, here is a link to the mounts I have if you are interested. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00448VR88/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

PDP have yet to produce a controller that doesn't suck - just read reviews for controllers like this. Definitely go with the Hori option, they have almost always produced controllers that are on par with first-party offerings, if not surpassing them.

EDIT: I should probably mention that above both of those options I would still recommend using the wired GC controller adaptor that Nintendo are releasing, along with an official GC controller, as obviously I can say with 100% certainty that the controllers are comfortable and well-made. But if you have your heart set on one of the Mario-themed controllers, definitely go with Hori, I am willing to bet that it will at least be of passable quality.

Yeah, I know I prefer the D-pad.

For what it's worth, it looks like this is a carbon copy of a controller by PDP that's already on the market.

Not silly at all! I frequent the skullgirls reddit a lot, and the general consensus is that this stick is one of the better ones out there. Although pricey, according to multiple users on the sub (I don't own it) it's very worth the investment.

Depends what you're in the market for, cost wise. I currently have an HRAP 3 SA and a TE Round 2 but I've used pretty much everything out there by osmosis (being a part of the FGC and all).

Let me do a break down of all brands (and sticks of theirs I'd recommend) by increasing cost:

Qanba's inexpensive line is really good but overall I'm not a fan of the Q2s, stick to the Q1/4s or Eightarc Fusion line.

$79 - Qanba Q1
$149 - Qanba Q4 (price direct from Eightarc)
$184 - Eightarc Fusion - Dual mod (price direct from Eightarc)

Hori is a great brand because they tend to take more risks, unfortunately they're also one of the more expensive brands.

$149 - HRAP V4SA (looks like a refresh of their incredible V3SA line for PS4)
[$199 - Hori Fighting Edge] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008OP422U/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B008OP422U&linkCode=as2&tag=tylersfightga-20&linkId=YDHUDOKOY242R3UP)

It's possible to find the HRAP 3 SAs still, like I have, but they're really old school in their size. Namely it's a pretty bulky stick and it's not really designed to played on a normal sized person's lap (usually on the ground, OG status, or on a table). The HRAP V3SA is really good, but with the price of the V4SA, I'd pre-order that instead. In my experience, stay away from the N3-SA, good reviews but I've personally heard nothing but headache.

Madcatz is a mixed bag, I haven't tried their latest TE2s but the line before the TE2 wasn't super great, but maybe it's because I'm used to heavier sticks.

$99 - Fightstick Pro (just be aware this is plastic body)
$?? - TE Round 2

That's pretty much it for the Madcatz camp, the TE Round 2 is really their only stick currently worth mentioning and it looks like it's hard to find nowadays. If you could find one in good shape for about $100, it'd probably be worth picking up.

Also obviously these are the bigger names out there. My friend has a custom stick and I've used a couple that work fine. Just be aware that custom sticks come with custom costs, but the good news is that you'd be able to fully pick your components.

Looking at all the brands together, I'd recommend (by increasing cost):

$79 - Qanba Q1
$99 - Fightstick Pro (just be aware this is plastic body)
$149 - HRAP V4SA (looks like a refresh of their incredible V3SA line for PS4)
$184 - Eightarc Fusion - Dual mod (price direct from Eightarc)

Hope this helps

Had the same problem. Posted about it here.

It appears we must purchase a HD to fit into the empty port on the 360 (under the grating at the bottom of the console). I have my eye on this drive but am awaiting confirmation that it will work.

Good luck, brother.

I bought a 320GB HDD for my 360S in 2012 for like $80 on Amazon. They should be cheaper by now if they still produce them.

You should be fine if it is compatible with the 360 HDD slot. The system will then format it to be used on the console.

Oh, and before I forget, the 4GB on the xbox is built in so there is no removing it. You just have multiple save devices. I have three: 4GB built in, 320GB installed in the slot and 500MB cloud storage which I haven't used yet. Hope this helps!

Here is a 250GB for less than $40 http://www.amazon.com/250GB-Internal-Drive-Xbox360-Games/dp/B008TP1OKI/ref=pd_sim_vg_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NGHDAJDR2ZJWF6H2BRF

Be aware, it requires a hard drive. Neither the internal memory of 4GB models nor flash drives are acceptable.

I bought it for my son but now I need to buy a hard drive or return it.

Afterglow Universal Wireless Headset. You can use it with your Xbox, or any other console that you may own (even your phone). I have one and it's amazing. It comes with three different sound qualities (normal, bass boost, simulated 3D sound). The simulated 3D sound is particularly amazing. For the price point that it is, it's more than worth it.

I bought this from amazon and sold it within a week. People say AC3 "gets better and it starts out slow" but I honestly gave it a few hours and for the life of my couldn't get into it. I was pretty much bored the whole time so I sold it. Assassin's Creed IV however is about $30 and very fun. It immediately got my attention, and the First 20 minutes are better than the first 2-3 hours of AC3. AC4 I can easily recommend.

Seconded. It's $18 on Amazon right now.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Elder-Scrolls-Skyrim-Legendary-Edition/dp/B00CJ7IUGS

I remember the original 360 models having an elite variant, are you sure you are not referring to that?

I am not referring to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Elite/dp/B001UGI2M6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474409582&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360+elite

I am referring to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-E-4GB-Console/dp/B00D9EPI38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474409671&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360+e

It took me like 2 seconds to find this on amazon. Steam sells it for $19.99 while Mass Effect 2 also goes for $19.99 on steam. Mass Effect isn't some rare fucking gold original Nintendo game that can only be found in certain places. There are plenty of copies of Mass Effect on the market that are going for less than the stated $24.99 so yes it is GameStop, power to the prices.

Edit: To give a better comparison of prices you can get mass effect new for the 360 for $19.99 on amazon. You can get mass effect 2 new for the 360 for $19.96 on amazon. GameStop has mass effect pre-owned for the 360 priced at $29.99 and mass effect 2 pre-owned for the 360 at $17.99.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000OLXX86/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1374162806&sr=8-1&keywords=mass+effect&condition=used

You can't afford a $6 used game?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QRKWKQ

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000OYMYZQ

no doubt.

Black wireless is 44% off, Silver Charge and Play is only 31% off. Its actually 99 cents cheaper to order the black controller and a separate charge and play adapter (http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Black-Play-Charge-Kit/dp/B000OYMYZQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1332195429&sr=1-1) if you want it. Not that 99 cents is much but I would rather have a black controller then that fugly silver.

If you mean the Charge Kit for the Wireless Controller I have tried using that with a PC and I have never had any luck. If you find a game that does not support a controller you can use This software to map each button to its keyboard and mouse counterparts.

http://www.amazon.com/Cross-Battle-adapter-RUMBLE-Xbox-360/dp/B001O89YTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370640599&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+crossfire

This is what you want, you have to use a corded controller (not a plug and play controller either), but, it works great, I've used it on my Gen1 PS3 and I use it on my new ps3. Def a great buy if you like the Xbox controller!

There are adapters for the ps3 that let you use 360 controllers.

http://www.amazon.com/Cross-Battle-adapter-RUMBLE-Xbox-360/dp/B001O89YTU

Better hope it's usable on the ps4 (probably not) or that they come out with a new adapter.

Try this i havent personally tried it but plan to because I aswell prefer the xbox controller over the PS3.

The inline adapters I"ve seen were either had bad latency, or ridiculously expensive. Of course I don't know how to shop around other than amazon, and the local game store is out of them.
EDIT : And that one is sold out, as well. :(

XCM Cross Battle adapter I have it. It's awesome. I'm a regular guy, not advertising.

http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Fallout-3/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802425307d5


You're better off buying the full game even if the person owns it. It's $13 currently on Amazon but there are used copies too. The DLC just gets saved to the 360 hard drive anyways

Mass Effect 1 was on every "if you own an xbox 360, you should probably play this game" list back when I bought my xbox a few years ago.

You can get Mass Effect 1 for $17 at Gamestop or $15 (with shipping) at Amazon and Mass Effect 2 for $18 at Gamestop or $15 with shipping at Amazon

$30 for two great games that will last this long is a steal. I think each of my ME1 playthroughs was about 40 hours, and I played it a total of 4 times, and my ME playthroughs were about 50, although I only played that thrice.

These prices include shipping. This is what they would sell for today on Amazon:

• Ace Combat 6 - $12
  
• Assassin's Creed: Revelations - $11
  
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 - $7
  
• Bayonetta - $19
  
• Fable 3 - $7
  
• Gears of War 3 - $9
  
• Mass Effect 2 - $8
  
• Medal of Honor - Limited Edition - $7
  
• Metal Gear Solid HD Collection - $25
  
  Total: $105 (revenue)

I'd use a xbox to vga and get some desktop speakers.
[Xbox to VGA] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002DGPNOM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1397109267&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40)

[Stereo to aux] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009JFF7A/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_w-Jrtb0HZJM5C)

[Decent Speakers] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0027VT6V4/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1397112825&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40)

On second thought, don't buy the Xbox Brand one for $40. Get a third party cable. It works just as well. You might need to get an adapter for audio depending on if it comes with it or not.

why wouldnt he just use the xbox vga cable? I've been using this for years:

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-VGA-Audio-Video-Cable/dp/B002DGPNOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406725862&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+vga

I hooked my xbox to my computer monitor, just a simple samsung monitor, using thus cable, and it works pretty good. Not as good as hdmi, but for the convenience factor it works.

You need an active converter for that to work, you are better off buying the official Xbox 360 cable that goes directly to VGA. That will work better and be cheaper than a converter.

Edit: Gen Xbox 360 HD 6-Feet VGA Audio/Video Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DGPNOM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_VgX2wbSDHBJZY

Here you go.

If you have an HDMI port and your monitor is DVI .. then use this one

If it's a 360, get this cord. That takes care of everything if you can use the VGA input on the monitor.

What you're referring to is the Xbox Audio Dongle Adapter

It works by plugging into the proprietary port beside the HDMI space.

Unless I'm missing something, you should be able to just plug your headset into the LCD Monitor and let it pass the sound through. (assuming you mean 3.5mm not 35mm.)


The Xbox360 Elite should have a built in TOSLINK ( optical) port on the back. You shouldn't need the adapter (it was for the older Xboxs that didn't have the built-in Optical port). ((EDIT- This is true only of the NEW Elite SLIM Model - if you don't have the slim model you DO want the adapter. - Note that the "official" adapter goes for around $50 new))

headphones like the EarForce X41 use this port for audio (the toslink just goes to their little wireless receiver, which send the signal to the headphones.)

I think so. I don't know for sure as I use component cable and it has optical output. But wait, now as I look it seems you can't use both this adapter and HDMI at the same time. This should do it. Thanks to DigiSmackd who posted link to it earlier.

Before I can help, here is the names of the connectors you have. The Blue one is called VGA, and the Cream one is called DVI. The Easiest way of connected the Xbox 360 to the Screen is to use a Xbox 360 VGA cable https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-VGA-HD-AV-Cable/dp/B0041D1L3W. The Connector goes into the Blue connector and you will have to use a RCA female to 3.5MM Female adapter https://www.amazon.com/Gametown-3-5mm-Stereo-Adapter-Female/dp/B00ZZGAZJA/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1474748249&sr=1-3&keywords=rca+female+to+3.5mm+adapter+female

If this is too much for you, just get a computer screen that has at least 2 HDMI ports on it or a DVI and HDMI port on it with a built in speaker. As of right now I believe that the PS4 only can be display out of HDMI so you will have to use a screen with HDMI in it. I will be able to better help in two hours from now, at work.

Best of luck!

Portable screen solution for the Xbox360
XBox 360 VGA Adapter

I would recommend the latter if you have a desktop computer already and an open VGA port - one screen, two functions. Get that with the aforementioned monitor, use the DVI for PC and VGA for Xbox.

I think this should work for you

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZpGEAbZ269N59

Ok, you could get this to go from the Xbox to your monitor

Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_5jU4yb5YE14K0

That splits the audio and video into VGA and your audio, then get this to go from that cable to the amp earlier.

BesYee 6.35mm 1/4 inch TRS Stereo Jack Male to 2 RCA Female Plug Y Splitter Adapter Cable 20cm/8inch (635M-2RCAFM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017IAY5JG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pnU4ybX46V48V

Then one of those 1/4" to 3.5m adapters and your headphones.

Audio out of the PC is easy:

The Cheap Way using internal sound card

Or using an external DAC

For the 360 it will output audio and HDMI at the same time, there is just a plastic shield over the hdmi port when the component cable is plugged in. Options are:

you can break it off the plastic tab so both the component cable and hdmi cable can be plugged in at the same time or

Get an xbox vga cable

I didn't think the wii had hdmi out so I have no idea what you are doing there.

Wish I had a 3d printer! I actually bought like 12 of these for all my controllers. Really love them..

https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Clip-PlayStation-Controller-Organizer-360/dp/B00448VR88?th=1

These are brilliant http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00448VR88#

You can bend the hooks to suit the hole in the controllers.

Amazon Link They're actually $13.95, my bad.

My favorite game is... currently Animal Crossing: New Leaf <3

Tomb Raider is what I would like to play the most right now. We currently only have two games for our Xbox 360 (one is Halo Reach and the other I don't even remember the name of but it came used with the Xbox). Tomb Raider looks like something I would love. :) Thank you very much for this awesome contest! I'm curious to look through this and find out what everyone else is playing these days.

What's this about AAA titles being cheaper on PC? Not necesarily.

http://www.amazon.com/BioShock-Infinite-Xbox-360/dp/B003O6EB70/ref=sr_1_12?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1370979698&sr=1-12

http://www.amazon.com/Borderlands-2-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYK44/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1370979817&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Crysis-3-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SY77E/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1370980145&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Tomb-Raider-Xbox-360/dp/B004FSE52C/ref=sr_1_1_title_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1370980187&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Resident-Evil-6-Playstation-3/dp/B0050SXLQC/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1370979950&sr=1-1
$39 on Steam.

• 1: I sometimes have bouts of sleep paralysis, if you ever experienced it before you know how truly frighting it can be. Anyway, one night I was sleeping, having a pretty good dream about something that happened earlier that day, all of a sudden everything starts getting dark in the dream. Dream version of myself looks up into the sky and sees a giant UFO hovering over me, real me wakes up and can't move, scream or yell for someone to come help me. It was truly frightning because I actually felt like I was being abducted by Greys >_>.
  
  
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  We're coming for you, saratonin
  
  this vidya game

Awesome thank you! My favorite game is... GTA5. My husband and I looove these games and their ridiculousness. I've added it to this wishlist. :)

Thank you for the contest!

1. Mission Accomplished
   
   
2. I haven't flossed since HS.
   
   
3. Link(used is fine)
   
   
4. Picturess!!!! First is me and Bella from, what feels like 30 years ago and the second is the rare, and elusive...wait for it....PIG GATOR!!!!!!!
   
   
5. Snorting is cool, too
   
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At the very bottom of the page, in the blue rectangle that says "Feedback," is an option for "Tell us about a lower price"

PS3

360

They will probably be updated shortly. The blimp has been added as pre-order bonus.

http://www.amazon.com/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYILE

I used the PDP fightpads from gamestop. They work flawlessly. Super cheap though, I broke two of them relatively quickly.

this guy: amazon.com

If you can get that shipped, you might as well buy 2 of them for $12 each. That's a steal. They're normally $20

I basically roll from forward to down and have kind've trained where the diagonal is to execute. I probably have a 95% hit rate (I've beaten Haggar, Morrigan, and Chris Missions with the analog).

The big thing I like about it compared with the PS3 pad is that you feel an "edge". On the pad if I were to hold a diagonal I can't really tell if I'm holding the forward and down. That being said I have a hard time hitting diagonals on a stick, but it's more the comfort of being able to roll the edge.

This "pad" would seem ideal for people like me. I got to feel one at the store and it's actually an analog stick with switches on the side for precision, so it "clicks" when you hit a direction. While it seems awesome, reviews are that it breaks easy =/ Maybe someday someone will get it right.

Why not try out a fightpad? You won't have to re-learn how to use your controller, and they are very durable!
Here's one I found after a quick amazon search!

I have had a number of friends use them and like them a lot!

I hope this helps bud. Stick in there! FGs are worth it

I would like to hotswap the joystick for a real dpad so I could have both. Like this thing http://www.amazon.com/Officially-Licensed-Circuit-Controller-Xbox-360/dp/B0063BCQ1Q

This thing costs $90!. And they say PC gaming is too expensive...

It is the same cable that is used on these https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0063BCQ1Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467638076&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=mlg+pro+cable&dpPl=1&dpID=41QVTIteEDL&ref=plSrch
You can sometimes find the Madcatz MLG Pro cable on eBay or at a local Gamestop.

Good luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1494728607&sr=8-7&keywords=qanba+arcade+stick

I didn't! Such a piece of garbage, as soon as I started using it everything was way harder and I found myself jumping all the time when I was trying to walk or dash... This is the one that lasted 20 minutes...

Once I got my hands on [these] (http://i.imgur.com/ICCos2M.jpg) I immediately felt like I had more control. There are also [ones] (http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW) that work with both consoles with the same buttons and joysticks.

Though the whole "next-gen" thing kinda makes it look like you're wasting a lot of cash for an antiquated console(I have [2 agetec fight sticks] (http://i.imgur.com/N4IiSLI.jpg) for the dreamcast as well) I read somewhere that like the people behind Skullgirls made a driver for the ps4 so ps3 fightsticks would work on it.

They ALL work on PC so MAME and stuff like that becomes just that much more awesome.

This stick is probably your best bet for your price range. Eightarc makes good sticks with all genuine Sanwa parts and it's dual modded for 360 and ps3 (and pc as well). Switched to a Qanba Q4 Ivory after about 8 months with my Hori stick and man I love it so much.

It's a Qanba Q4RAF (X360, PS3, PC) just with custom art, buttons and a Bat top stick.

Here's a link to the stick pre customized:
http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW

sorry this is my fault on terminology as im typing to fast. I have the proper XBOX 360 HDD to my understanding. I have this exactly http://www.amazon.com/250GB-Internal-Drive-Xbox360-Games/dp/B008TP1OKI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1397267293&sr=8-4&keywords=xbox+360+hdd

edit: changed my description to the right terms, appreciate the help either way

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/250GB-Internal-Drive-Xbox360-Games/dp/B008TP1OKI/ref=sr_1_4


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Those have excellent d-pads when they're raised, and I believe the "transforming d-pad" gimmick was a ruse by Microsoft to circumvent the d-pad patent. I've never found a situation where you'd want the less accurate d-pad mode. ;)

I have a bunch of items listed as highest priority. It was a guitar up until I bought one for myself at guitar center. Now I need things like a stand, picks, a strap, etc.

My highest priority item is probably this toolkit which has been on my WL since I joined RAOA. I have no idea why I still haven't just gotten it for myself considering I could have many times over. We have basically no tools in our apartment, so I'm even more useless than normal when it comes to fixing things.

I REALLY need a new 360 controller. I may or may not have shattered mine a while back, and I'm currently playing with it held together by tape, and sometimes a button or two doesn't work. It's really frustrating.

I also have GT6 listed as highest, because it is honestly my favorite gaming franchise of all time, and I love every one of the GT games.

This thing is listed as highest because I would really like to listen to my own music in the car, but don't have an aux cable. I can get one, but I need a special part (because my car stereo is set up REALLY stupid), and it's $120 and comes from the UK. That item is listed as highest priority too, but it's not on amazon.

By the way, you are awesome :D :D

Yes, as opposed to that. That is an Xbox controller that is both wired and wireless, but would not work with an adapter like that.

If money isn't a problem, I'm happy with this setup though it's a bit more expensive than is necessary:

• 360 rechargable controller with transforming D-pad
  
• Wireless connecter for PC (needed if you go with a wireless controller)
  
• Squidgrip (comfort)
  
  The more expensive "play and charge" version doesn't require swapping batteries, you just plug it in to recharge (where it becomes a regular Wired controller so you can still use it), and that's worth the extra $20 to me. The squid-grips, when applied properly, make holding the controller more comfortable.

One of these guys:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Transforming-Charge/dp/B00936K09S/

With one of these guys:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000HZFCT2/

Microsoft-branded wireless adapters require almost zero setup on Win 7+. Plug it in, give it a few seconds to find/install the hardware, sync controller, done. (and then you're ready to add up to 3 more controllers, easy peasy)

EDIT: If you're going with wired, get the Xbox One controller. Plugs in with the included microUSB charging cable, detects instantly, bam.

Actually they were more if you look at one of my links above.
top link is new controller bottom is older.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Transforming-Charge/dp/B00936K09S/ref=dp_ob_title_vg

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Silver-Controller-Play-Charge/dp/B0041HROGG/ref=pd_sim_vg_7.

I never liked the original dpad on the 360 controller. It pretty much ruined fighting games on the Xbox for me. I've always found the best way to test a dpad on an emulator is to boot up Contra and try and hold right/down so your character runs to the right while aiming diagonally down in front of him. If he lays down or just runs to the right, the controller isn't going to work. If you're looking for another Xbox controller you could spend another $40-$50 on an 8-way dpad. I recommend a dualshock 3 (Sony) controller if you have one, as the dpad is far more responsive.

I can only recommend what I've used. You might ask some others for opinions.

I have a previous version of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Wireless-Headset-Blue/dp/B009CL6LA6/ref=sr_1_12?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497812368&sr=1-12&keywords=afterglow%2Bprismatic%2Bheadset&th=1

They sound great and have excellent range, nearly my whole house. The charge lasts around 6-8 hours. The only drawback is the huge USB dongle. If I use them with my laptop, I always bring a short USB extension cable (right angle upward) so as not to accidentally apply force to the dongle sticking out the side and snap it off.

So I can get assassin creed for like $3?

http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-IV-Black-Flag-Xbox/dp/B00BMFIXT2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1407697758&sr=8-4&keywords=xbox+360+games

MY Favorite Game is...

Assassins Creed
I am playing Brotherhood right now. It is a series that I can always come back to with full faith that I will enjoy it. And I love sharing it with others. I love story telling in games and they do it so well!

My fave memory is definitely playin Catan with the famfam! When I'm home from school on a break, we usually play about 5 times per week! We really just can't ever get enough! We get a bunch of snacks on the table and play a nice long game together.

Assassin's Creed!

I'm still a kid at heart!

Thanks for the contest!

That post said nothing about physical, it just said nothing about steam. both versions are available from the link.

Edit: links

I got the base edition way back and kind of regret not holding out for Legendary. The two major DLC packs (Dragonborn and Dawnguard) usually sell for $20 each, and Hearthfire is another $5. So it's a good deal if you want the DLC. Steam was selling the PC version of Legendary for $12.50 last sale, though, just FYI if that's an option.

That said, Amazon has the Xbox 360 Legendary edition for the same price on disc, if you prefer discs and the ability to sell the game later - glyde shows it's worth about $20 in "excellent" condition.

Oblivion takes place in Cyrodil. I am sad to say Cyrodil isn't a good area to get lost in (PvP), and that it is a DLC area. Just get Oblivion and Skyrim, dude. Elder Scrolls is famous for being alone. Skyrim was the first to have useful companions, and Oblivion almost gives a feeling of isolation in a large world when you explore.

Also, ESO allows the player to start in an area of Morrowind, which is cool, but I recommend you play morrowind first. If you want PC -here

Oblivion and Skyrim can be found on the Xbox store, but can be bought from Gamestop for cheap. I recommend you get Legendary edition of Skyrim and GOTY edition of Oblivion. If you can get GOTY Deluxe, I reccomend it. You can find it on PC Here, but you want it on Xbox, which I can't really help with, because all of the DLC is still the release price.

If you don't care about shipping, skyrim, Oblivion. I tried looking for Morrowind, but some faggot is trying to sell it for 70 bucks. Just look through thrift stores

because my disc broke and i have yet to play any of the DLC, this

You can get the GOTY for about $24 used on Amazon

Your best bet would probably be : http://amzn.com/B00CJ7IUGS

Update: Available on Amazon now.

There was an Xbox 360 E...

If you want to do this for the sake of doing a DIY project, go for it.

However, if all you want to do is fix your Xbox, there are cheaper ways of solving your problem.

For $30, you can get a RROD repair kit from iFixIt:

https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Game-Console/Xbox-360-Red-Ring-of-Death-Fix-Kit/IF205-024-1

For $175, you can just get a new 360 that will not have any overheating issues:

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B00D9EPI38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420585964&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B00D9EPI38
$129 4GB Peggle 2 bundle
Pretty cheap, I'd get it, I'm in the same situation as you, but I have the Halo 4 edition, so it's not too old

Xbox 360 E 4GB Console https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D9EPI38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_b-V2DbVHDG7SN

Ignore the default price and check the used listings once again. Lowest is 60ish free shipping.

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/xbox-xbox-360-4gb-holiday-value-bundle-l9v-00040/10326939.aspx?path=efcba05b16994d5fe50b692cfe3a4467en02
1 crappy game
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B00D9EPI38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420774697&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360
pegle is still more

i will try for $240 on ebay

Too lazy to edit and on mobile.

But here's a link from the link you dropped.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B00D9EPI38/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all


140$ new for the system. And that's new. Used is always almost half the price when buying from some person vs out of the store.

Found it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Xbox-360/dp/B000OLXX86

No, it's a good deal. Even the PC copy of ME1 is $11 on Amazon. Hell, I was in a Gamestop last weekend and they still want $15 for a used copy of ME1.

apparently you weren't looking in the right place... http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Xbox-360/dp/B000OLXX86

Like this?

You dont need to assume anything, its pretty measurable these days. Games go down in price within 6-8 weeks and continue to drop in price and go on sale in the first year+ (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/).

Within 6 months ME3 will be $39.99 standard price and on sale even lower. The ME3 pre-order was available at 39.99-49.99 and has already been on sale for 39.99-29.99 at a number of retailers.

In 2 years its going to be priced just like ME1 and ME2:

ME1 @ $15.99 (New) http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Xbox-360/dp/B000OLXX86/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335419427&sr=8-1

ME2 @ $19.96 (New) http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Platinum-Hits-Xbox-360/dp/B001TORSII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335419432&sr=8-1

$7 used on Amazon...

You can buy it on Amazon used for under 20 bucks.

Here's a link.

Dang girl!

I just got this cat tree for my cats. They love it! I think it's of a pretty good quality, and if they rip it up at all, I can fix it quite cheaply and easily.

You seem to have very similar tastes in video games as me, so I would recommend either the Mass Effect Series or Rune Factory 4. I haven't played Rune Factory 4, but I've loved the other games in the series and I think you might also really enjoy it!

I'm indecisive, too, so I'll probably end up buying myself a ton of games & movies once I'm back home

Edit: Forgot to put an item in my original post

I used to have this thing for charging the removable battery packs, and this for when I wanted to play while I charged. Are you talking about those pads where put the whole controller on it, like this Nyko thing?

For Windows support you'll want the wireless variant with Windows in the name, as the non-"Windows" variant doesn't include the dongle. The dongle works plug-and-play with Windows 7 (IIRC, or 8.x+). The dongle can also be bought separately. You might also want the Play-and-charge kit.

They can release it for free. They would have to remove achievements though. Several games break the rules and release DLC for free with achievements.

There are rechargable batteries that are not 3rd party. These are just the black ones, but they do have white also (maybe more). Both come with rechargable batteries. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charger-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311452674&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Black-Play-Charge-Kit/dp/B000OYMYZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1311452661&sr=8-1

I personally like the quick charger. Get 2 rechargable batteries then you can alternate between the 2.

The console life is only halfway over. It's already longer than any previous console EVER! 6 years now and 6 more to go! No reason to make a new one if the current one's sales keep going up from previous years. The whole point of this reddit is so they can listen and use what sounds good. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/308963/ms-xbox-360-about-halfway-through-its-lifecycle/

Hope some of this helps :)

I'm going to save someone some grief here and point out that the "specific adapter for 360 controllers to allow them to talk via USB" is the Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows. This will let you connect up to 4 wireless Xbox 360 controllers. It's only officially supported on Windows, but you can use it on Mac and Linux as well.

DO NOT BUY the poorly named Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit. As much as it seems like it should work, it DOES NOT allow you to use wireless controllers over USB. The cable only sends power, no data.

This video always has me dying on Vine

Your username nickname is DDD, or triple D, because of morse code.

This is my prize You should choose this because I love xbox but my controller pack is a piece of shit.

The charger pack, and cord for an xbox controller sell for slightly cheaper than that.

I supposed you could use those for other things, but I don't use batteries for anything other than my television remote.

XCM Cross Battle adapter plus RUMBLE

For FPS games I use a 360 controller with my PS3 (via one of these). I do have the triggers on the two Dualshocks I use for other games (Uncharted etc.).

Here is the one I use, and it works great (no discernible lag). There are cheaper ones out there that work well apparently. Do a search on Amazon for "cross battle adapter".

This is a game that I at first wanted nothing to do with and it really just didn't fit into my gaming style. However, one dead car and not enough $ to fix it. Left me stuck at home, my girlfriend had this game and talked me into giving it a try. After about six hrs of killing and leveling later I was in love! I later got Fallout:NewVegas but my kiddo knocked my xbox off the stand and destroyed it. Eggplant Wizard hmm I remember a cartoon that had one of these......Mario?

http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-Game-The-Year-Edition-Xbox/dp/B001REZLY8/ref=dp_ob_title_vg

It's completely worth it.

Welcome back!

Here's my list of suggestions, why, and links to where to get them. A few are only available on computer, but you'll see which ones:

• Thomas Was Alone (Meta. A cute puzzle game about AIs, and their relationship to the game and developers. It's simple in graphics and big on heart. = computer - itunes - android
  
• The Stanley Parable (another meta game. About the players role in games itself and their relationship to the developers. This is a MUST HAVE for anyone who is really into games. It's fantastic, hilarious and oddly artsy) = computer -
  
• Telltale's "The Walking Dead" seasons 1 & 2. (These are some of the best games I've played. Point and Click adventure games that everyone loves, even those who don't like point and click games. They are extremely emotional and heart-pounding. I recommend it highly, especially if you want a game that you can watch him play, or vice versa, and really get a fantastic story. Storyline continues based on your decisions in the previous game) = SEASON ONE: computer - PS3 - XBOX360 - PSVITA - iPhone/iPad (first episode free, others are in-game purchases, same with all the mobile games) - Android === SEASON 2: computer - PS3 - XBOX360 - iPhone/iPad - Android
  
• To The Moon (sweet looking 16 bit game that is more of an interactive story. It routinely makes people cry because it's so darned sweet. Love is a central theme.) = computer
  
• Borderlands 2 and/or Borderlands the PreSequel (both fun and funny FPS games that you can run coop if you like) = BORDERLANDS 2: computer - XBOX360 - PS3 === BORDERLANDS PRESEQUEL: computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Portal (fun and funny puzzle game - but he MAY have already played this if the Half-Life 2 he got was the full "The Orange Box")
  
• Portal 2 (also fun and funny, but with a coop mode as well) = computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Fallout 3 and/or Fallout: New Vegas (Post apocolypic games that are fun and often funny. They are open world RPGs with FPS playing style, although you can switch to 3rd person. Fallout 3 is more epic, grand and is more metropolitan, and Fallout New Vegas is more like a spaghetti western, intimate, and has better writing/storyline in my opinion) = FALLOUT 3: computer - XBOX360 - PS3 == FALLOUT: NEW VEGAS: computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Mass Effect 1, 2, & 3 (RPG/FPS set the future, in space, where the storyline continues, using your decisions from the previous games) = computer - XBOX360 - PS3
  
• Red Dead Redemption (an open world RPG/FPS that takes pages from both spaghetti westerns and film noir. If you get this, be sure to get the add on called "Undead Nightmare", where you fight Zombies and meet mythical creatures. The base game is more artsy, and Undead Nightmare is just a squat load of fun.) The links that follow have both thenormal game, and Undead Nightmare in one. = XBOX360 - PS3
  
  
• A different idea is to actually get him a wireless controller for his phone! If he has an Andriod, I would suggest the Power A Moga Hero Power It's portable, holds the phone, and I just am in love with mine. And because I have an Andriod, I can download ROMs to play older games like Zelda: Ocarina of Time, etc etc. But the controller works with SO many games! If he has an iPhone or iPad, or if you want another option for Android, I would go with the iPega. I don't have one, but it has the highest reviews.
  
  As for if you should give 1 or 2 gifts, I think 2 might be a lot of fun! But it might depend on what the "1st place" person has on their list and what you want to give them! I'd say make the decision based off of what you want to give the main winner! =)
  
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  EDIT - 3DS Games to consider:
  
  
• Fire Emblem: Awakening - it's one of the best RPGs out for the 3DS. It's immersive and epic. Top reviews across the board.
  
• Animal Crossing: New Leaf because everyone loves it so much and it's just adorable.
  
• Professor Layton vs Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney because anything Phoenix Wright related is flipping amazing and totally fun.
  
• Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance A great option if he's played other Kingdom Hearts games.
  
• The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Especially if he's into Zelda, I agree with others that this is a nice option. Top-down action that returns to Zelda's roots.
  
  edit 2: P.S: I'm new. I'll be making an intro post hopefully tonight! So hopefully it's alright that I posted here first. I was just excited, as I'm a gamer and love helping people with what to play next. In any event... HI!!
  
  edit 3: I just made my [INTRO] post. It's here if you/anyone's interested.

I am usually not a DLC guy either, but the Fallout 3 DLC is pure quality. For 20$ you're getting a great deal. And I'm also a huge fan of Mass Effect and Bioshock.
http://www.amazon.com/Fallout-3-Game-Year-Xbox-360/dp/B001REZLY8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457411003&sr=8-1&keywords=fallout+3+game+of+the+year+edition

so this is .48 cents over :(.

if i win, and the above is not acceptable can you look throught my list, i have no idea of to tell if its gonna be under 5.00

thanks for the contest! you rock!

You're in luck! It's now $10 for the x360 on amazon here

Mass Effect 2 is $10.96 on Amazon.com right now for 360 and 19.99 for PC. No excuse not to get it at that price. Link to Amazon

Fallout 4 would be amazeballs. Portal 3 would also be rad. But in general I'm just excited to hear maybe about new ideas and games, not just franchises. Wanna see what the PS4 is going to look like, too!

Mass Effect 2 is 6.99 Used and prime eligible. Thanks for the contest!

Mass Effect 1 and 2 if she is in to those sort of games. 1 should already be fairly cheap and 2 is on sale at amazon today.

Any other info on what types of games she likes to play?

Mass Effect 2 is $11 on Amazon. My wife really likes Peggle and Zuma.

http://www.amazon.com/Eastvita-Xbox-360-Audio-Video-Cable/dp/B002DGPNOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411320528&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360+vga

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-VGA-Audio-Video-Cable/dp/B002DGPNOM/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1406897232&sr=1-1&keywords=xbox+360+vga

This is what I used to use, but again since the resolution of your projector is so low you probably won't see much of an improvement.

Xbox 360: $150 Used

Portal 2: About $50

Xbox VGA Adapter: $5

About $250 after everything.

Plug the thing into whatever monitor you have, and there you go. Stop lying to yourself, Portal was one of the best games ever. Don't miss out on the sequel.

Yeah unless he has the E version of the slim [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Gen-Xbox-6-Feet-Audio-Video-Cable/dp/B002DGPNOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480619082&sr=8-1&keywords=360+vga) would be the best option.

I would actually buy a 16:9 display, not a 16:10 one. Otherwise you'll have to live with a letterbox (you can't actually change the resolution of the games).

Also, at least with the old non-slim model (I'm not sure about the slim model), if you want audio, you probably need an "audio dongle adapter", because you probably won't be able to use the audio signal from HDMI (at least if you're using regular analog speakers).

okay I gotcha. And for your xbox, is the xbox 360 that has built in HDMI output? If so what's plugged into the AV output?

It's supposed to work like this, comm audio comes out of the controller, while game audio comes from the console's AV cable.

If your Xbox has the direct HDMI output, then you need this adapter to give the headset something to plug into. Your headset should have include a 2xRCA to 3.5mm adapter cable. You'd plug the red and white (RCA) plugs into the adapter I just linked, then plug the green 3.5mm stereo jack into the other end of the adapter cable.

Does that get you were you need or did I miss something?

Get one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Audio-Dongle-Adapter-Cable/dp/B002WIG4LW

You're gonna need an extra cable for your xbox. It's gonna look like this.

This is the right place, or at least the best place reddit currently has that I know of.

There's no way to cut the video feed out of an HDMI signal by cutting wires or similar. HDMI cables don't have dedicated video wires, the video and audio signals are digtally interleaved across all the signal wires.

However, this cable will probably allow you to disconnect the video signal from the audio signal if your TV supports it. I have a HDMI port on my TV that will accept an analog signal as part of the same port (It's meant for connecting to a PC that can't output an audio signal over the HDMI link).

However, I'm not sure that disconnecting the video signal will be particularly useful to you. I assume you want to avoid LCD burn-in, but does your TV blank the display when it loses a video signal, or does it simply display "Signal not found"? If so, you're just trading one kind of burn-in for another.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002WIG4LW?pc_redir=1407739347&robot_redir=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WIG4LW

This is what I use for my Turtle Beach headphones and it works great.

I'm assuming you are using HDMI? You will need an adapter that allows you to plug in your turtle beaches and the HDMI connector. They cost about $10 on Amazon.

Like this one

So I should get this cord?
Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0041D1L3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gYvHyb0BK1KXN

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Yes

official on amazon and its like $12. All your probably going to need is a component to 3.5 jack for audio if you want to use headphones but not sure if that will work correctly. I'd put it through a stereo

Wall Clip - Xbox, PlayStation, Wii, and Retro Game Controller Organizer - 4 Pack, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00448VR88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VEAAybQD3YFNW

You could go old school with this Nintendo 64 24-Game Case, I need one! XP

This would be pretty cool for your controllers!

For more efficient storage these types of boxes would be perfect!

Here is the desktop version of your link

There are mountable controller holders, for all controllers that you can bend and shape. They fit the Vive controllers perfectly if you bend them in a little. it makes like a hook on the wall. https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Clip-PlayStation-Controller-Organizer-360/dp/B00448VR88/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467171006&sr=8-1&keywords=controller+wall+mount

Headphone rack

Game controller holders (thinking something like this but built into the desk. Would need to be pretty universal)

Holes for cords next to the game controller holders

Arm rest for your mouse arm

Qi charging would be cool.

These work great! Wall Clip - Game Controller Storage and Organizer - Xbox, Wii, Playstation - 4 Pack, Black by Laboratory 424

They are Wall Clips

They are really cool! Being able to bend them makes them super versatile. Here's the link.

Good games drop in price significantly slower than bad games.

• Super Mario 3D Land sells for 3% less than the original $39.99 MSRP, 2 and a half years after release
  
  
• Tomb Raider sells for 62% less than the original $59.99 MSRP just one year after release

So many things to choose from, but I'll talk about what I've been playing recently: EVE. I always thought it looked good but I couldn't afford the subscription and a friend recently bought me game time and I love it. I love space first of all, but mainly I love the complexity. There's just so much to learn and do: combat, exploration, asteroid mining, hacking, planet colonization, system control if you're in a corporation. Skill training is interesting too, because you can have it train them even when you're offline, but sometimes it'll take days just to train one skill for something.

Anyway, that's enough rambling. I pick Tomb Raider because it looks like a pretty awesome game in general, but I'm specifically interested in the stealth and bow gameplay because for whatever reason I've always found bows even more fun than guns in games and I loved it in Far Cry 3.

Eggplant Wizard

1. Fable 2 is the first video game I ever bought for my 360 and I loved it. I played it from start to finish about 10 times. I really liked the story line and the conclusion, and being new to 360 gaming, the combat wasn't incredibly difficult to understand. :)
   
   
2. I would love Tomb Raider I have played every Tomb Raider game through with my boyfriend, I fell in love with playing them on PS2 and this is the only one I have yet to play. I would love to be able to play this this summer while I'm living with no internet! :)
   
   
3. Eggplant Wizard! A good porpoise.

:)

>No offense, but just the fact you're in Australia makes you the odd case out, because Australia's prices (which I'm sure you know and I sympathize with you) are all kinds of fucked.

No, you're wrong. /u/NyranK specified Tomb Raider.

• Tomb Raider - PS4: $39.99
  
• Tomb Raider - PS3/: $31.99 (not available on Gamestop)
  
• Tomb Raider - XBox 360: $16.98
  
  Okay, so it gets a little better when you buy the most inferior version of the game on console.
  
  Oh, look at this:
  
  Tomb Raider - PC (Amazon download): $3.99
  
  Tomb Raider - Steam: $3.99
  
  Sorry, no, NyranK isn't the odd one out, this is the deal even in the US. The price difference isn't quite as extreme, but you can't seriously be saying a $25 to $30+ price difference is insignificant?

If you still want a 360 version, you could have Target price match Amazon which also has it for $19.99.

Tee hee porpoises.

Anyway, Zelda it's my favorite series in all of the land of videogames. XD my first Zelda was Majora's Mask. It was my first game I had beat I'm general. My parents tried their best to keep me away from games, but eventually caved. The game got me completely hooked. I did my best to figure out the puzzles and finally found my way to the end of the game with all of the masks. It's funny because when I first played it I was so clueless as to what I should do and so I just curled up in my Deku shell and watched they moon fall.

Poor little Deku Link.



While it's not Zelda, I would love to play the new Tomb Raider


Thank you eggplant wizard

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That's also a huge statistical outlier

I think it'll be fun to finally play this game. If not, I'll just spend my time studying to be an elephant barber.

Something about me: I'm terrified of bees and anything in that family.

Not sure what your taste in games is but I have been playing the Payday 2 beta over the weekend. It comes out tomorrow and is pretty interesting. It is a 4 player co-op game where you are career criminals and your doing bank heists and such. Had a good amount of fun with the beta and am looking forward to the release. I am playing it on PC.

So want this!
GTA V

So, the only game I have on my WL right now is Kerbal Space Program, so I would have to find one I want more than that (I also have GTAV on there, but I'm still holding off pre-ordering it for lack of money.. Uugh)

I have been playing a LOT of MLB The Show lately (I absolutely love baseball, and I'm very into this game). But that's not what I wanted to suggest. I was going to suggest opening up the archives a bit, and playing some GT5. Seriously. This game pisses excellence every morning when it wakes up. It's offices smell of rich mahogany. It's actually banned in most countries. There are endless amounts of things to do. You can play it casually and just have fun racing, go all out and use it like a real driving simulator (chair, wheel, pedals, etc), or anything in between. There's STILL new challenges every week, expansion packs of cars, lots of A and B-spec races (you race, and you manage a racer), tons of cars to win, special races, and even go karts. What other racing game allows you to get the real feel of racing, and the arcade feel of GO-KARTS?!?!?

It's seriously a great game. I wasted 4-5 hours a day for about a month playing this game because there's so much to do/see.

I'd definitely like to get the GTAV pre-order done and over with, but Kerbal Space Program (it's actually on steam) seems to be all the rage right now.

You kidding me? I haven't followed new games lately but I know GTA V is coming. The price is approx. 60€ (here is one) that's 78$ I found one on amazon and it's 60$. Both of those are regular prices, not discount-prices. Not that big difference in the end. In German it's 70€ which is 91$. That's pricier than in Finland.

And your argument is so utterly stupid. It's /r/TrueReddit if you didn't notice.

I picked on up at an EB Games -- PDP MVC3 Fightpad Pro ($20 for a returned unit). I think the XBOX/Microsoft store also carried them, at around $35 each, wired.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Versus-Controller/dp/B0051MQJWU

So it's not a d-pad -- it actually has actuators to sense when the analog-like stick has gone past certain activation points (with a click) -- it's actually digital inputs.

I prefer dpads, having played on SNES controllers back on the day -- things like dashing (F,F) motions are harder on this pad, and would be easier on a dpad.

HORI Fighting Commander

Mortal Kombat X Pad

PDP Versus (this one isn't actually that good, but it's cheap and easily replaced)

Pad options are fairly limited. You can also just stick with an Xbone/360 pad, which work just as well.

Pad recommendations?

I've tried the MadCatz fight pad when I was on PS3 and didn't really like the D-pad. I tried the XBox 360 Versus controller now that I'm on PC and I don't like the joystick on that one, either. I tried the Logitech F310, but I prefer having all 6 face buttons.

The only pad I really like is the Sabrent 12-button controller, but man is the construction on that thing trash! I've gone through two of them in about two months! I can't buy a controller every month. LOL.

I'm looking for a good 6-face button controller for PC. Any help would be much appreciated.

This one.

Apparently they only made them for the 360/PS3 though.

Be mindful that Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games expect this layout so a SNES controller will not be ideal.

A Sega Saturn Replica Controller or a versus controller might be a better option overall if you want a single controller that's more flexible.

Note: I have never used any of the controllers linked and cannot attest to their quality.

You can find similar products available for purchase currently. Find something like this in-store and check out the feel of the buttons to see if you like it. If you don't like the left stick, don't worry. The MKX ones are actual Dpads, so as long as you enjoy the feel of the buttons you'll be good to go.

Best sniper EU.

I recommend this for even better results.

At least Madcatz did one thing right. http://www.amazon.com/Officially-Licensed-Circuit-Controller-Xbox-360/dp/B0063BCQ1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371780250&sr=8-1&keywords=mlg+controller

They actually make higher quality controllers than first party in some cases.

http://www.amazon.com/Offically-Licensed-Circuit-Controller-Playstation-3/dp/B0063BCQ20/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1371052413&sr=8-2&keywords=mad+catz+controller

http://www.amazon.com/Officially-Licensed-Circuit-Controller-Xbox-360/dp/B0063BCQ1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371052413&sr=8-1&keywords=mad+catz+controller

Those ones cost a pretty penny because they are officially licensed by MLG. But it just shows that they are capable of quality if professionals use them.

I've had both and prefer the xbox controller. I have a musculoskeletal disorder that prevents me from using controllers like the PS4 style with the analog in the middle on the left side.

This is literally the only reason I didn't keep my Steam controller.

I'm still hoping for a new Steam controller that has interchangeable controls, like this from MadCatz.

Unfortunately, they don't. :(

I don't know about the quality of these but there are definitely options out there is you search. Here are a few I found.
This one is by Rocketfish
One from Gamestop
A more expesive, but MLG endorsed one. I think I saw this at Gamestop for cheaper too though.
Edit: Fixed the 3rd link.

I've only really had experience with a couple of Hori sticks and the latest Madcatz te, as well as some custom ones I modded. You have a lot more options on PC, but as for quality I'm not really sure. I know there are some Qanba PC sticks for around $80, but I can't vouch for the quality, although the ratings are pretty good on [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BXPIO1S/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_YWr7wbJ230K0F)

The buttons and stick might not be of the greatest quality, but it's a good start and I assume some of the high ratings come from being [easy to mod] (https://youtu.be/FllbddE4zes) but for that you'd need to buy new buttons and new stick.


If I were in your position, I'd opt for getting something of decent quality now with the intent to mod it later when you really get a feel for using a stick and get your execution down. And if I didn't want to mod, I'd wait a bit longer or mow a couple lawns and opt for a nice [Hori] [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SULMRI4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_y8r7wb9MQ71NQ) or a better quality [Qanba] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007SGGLZW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_39r7wb7K0TS7Y)
Either way, there's still a learning curve when switching peripherals so keep that in mind

Don't get one of those, those are rather cheap. It will break on you pretty quickly, so save up for something that can take a beating.

http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW

That's a good stick, and you can connect to the PS3 & PC as well. Just sell your 3DS and games on craigslist or something. It will get you that much closer.

I bought the Qanba Q4 and I'm really happy with it. (It'll work for PS3 or 360.) Info: http://www.eightarc.com/qanba-q4/

I got mine through Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW/

I have a Qanba Q4, which works on PS3, PC, XBox 360 and even the OUYA. It might be a bit too pricey though, if you only want it to play classic games and aren't really into fighting games competitively.

http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW

as a person who is terrible at fighters as well, I highly recommend getting a stick. It really is a game changer once you figure it out. I can actually combo past 10 hits on a regular basis now!

I use the same one that he does Qanba Q4RAF. I purchased it at the beginning of the month and fell in love with it. It is a little investment, but totally worth it!

For a 360 stick:

http://eightarc.com/fusion/

http://eightarc.com/qanba-q4/

http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427704064&sr=8-1&keywords=Qanba+Q4

http://www.amazon.com/Eightarc-Fusion-Ebony-Joystick-Fightstick/dp/B00AL06ODG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427704109&sr=8-1&keywords=eightarc+fusion


If you're in Europe or can import stuff from there more easily:

http://www.arcadeworlduk.com/products/QanBa-Q4RAF-Arcade-Fighting-Stick-For-Xbox360-PS3-PC.html

250GB 250G Internal HDD Hard Drive Disk Disc for XBOX 360 S Slim Games https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008TP1OKI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_zMgwCbY2DYW73
This is the same one, right? This is also the one ppl are saying can't pkay og Xbox games....

>Well the best thing I can tell you is to get more hard drive space

Still applies on the Xbox. If you've got a large drive already, it's full, and you can't find anything on there to delete, then I don't know what to tell you.

That's like the one I ordered. In the bottom back of your 360 slim is a little square tab that slides back and opens the hard drive slot, notice the similar shape.
It's not terrible for 30. but I figured I'd go big for 10 more.

Edit: link

Third party drives work quite well. The 320GB is only about $50.

There is a first party alternative with a better d-pad too.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Transforming-Charge/dp/B00936K09S/ref=sr_1_6?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1409342381&sr=1-6&keywords=360+controller

The first controller that comes to mind for good D Pads on PC would be the Xbox 360 controller with a transforming D Pad. It's a metal D Pad that has a much better design than the original 360 D Pad (the cross part is a lot more concaved and your thumb more easily slides over it). Also you can twist the D Pad itself to have the corner bits drop away so you just have the cross part of the D Pad that your thumb touches. https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Transforming-Charge/dp/B00936K09S

At some point I plan on modding my Switch Pro controller like this guy did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQNPVGLdOyU&t

looks like that seller just wants a lot for it. this one goes for between 24 and 51 depending on the version. http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Controller-Transforming-Charge/dp/B00936K09S/ref=dp_ob_title_vg

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00936K09S/ref=sr_1_2_twi_1_olp?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1420226247&sr=1-2&keywords=xbox+360+controller+d+pad

http://www.engadget.com/products/microsoft/xbox/360-wireless-controller/2nd-gen/

Is there a major difference between these 2 (based on sound and mic)?

http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Wireless-Xbox-360-6304300630490063060006306200/dp/B009CL6LA6

http://www.amazon.com/PDP-Afterglow-Prismatic-Wireless-Headset-Xbox/dp/B00ELPXWXW/ref=pd_sim_vg_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0Q6PRV4PY76TXEPN20JS

Thanks for the thought out reply. I honestly need new headphones for home anyways. So worst case I buy in ear for the best noise cancellation.

It's actually comical I have been using these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CL6LA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_shj.zbAWT0XAD since highschool ~7 years ago. I bought the Sennheiser HD 558 for work but the cord is rediculous in length for portability. (And not removable)

Sending a PM now :)

I've been looking for a good, comfortable set of headphones for forever, and still haven't found one, please reddit, answer my calls to the gods!

• Budget - Approximately $60 or less, give or take a little bit
  
• Source - Usb and/or aux 3.5mm
  
• Requirements for Isolation - I'd like to still be able to hear if someone is calling out for me, but not every little noise outside my headphones
  
• Will you be using these Headphones in Public? No
  
• Preferred Type of Headphone - Large On Ear, I'd prefer them to practically not touch my ears at all, just envelop them.
  
• Preferred tonal balance - I really have no idea my tonal preferrence, all I know is I don't care about bass, as long as it's not completely absent, or entirely overpowering, it's fine, and I prefer a smoother, clearer sound I suppose?
  
• Past headphones - I have never had a pair of earbuds I liked, they always hurt, no matter what I use, and I've only had a few headphones that I could stand for more than an hour, but the best pair I've ever had is my current one, https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Wireless-Xbox-360-6304300630490063060006306200/dp/B009CL6LA6 these, the only problems I have with these are that they're just a bit too heavy, and the strap is a bit too tight, but the ear size is great, the padding on the ear is good, and the strap is comfortable other than how tight it is. Most other headphones the top part will hurt, the adjustable range isn't far enough, they squeeze my head too much (I have a big head, and big ears) or something else
  
• Preferred Music - I'm not getting these for the sake of listening to music, at least not the main reason, and honestly sound quality is lower on my list than comfort, I'll mostly be using these to play games with friends and voice chat with them, but if that's not enough to go on then here's my music playlist on youtube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF589FAA9A28CFC90
  
• What would you like to improve on from your set-up - as I just said, comfort is my #1 concern, as long as the sound quality isn't crap, I don't care if it's not great, I just want to be able ot wear the headphones for at least 3 hours without much discomfort. I'd rather they didn't get hot and sweaty, but I'd prefer that over clamping or any other painful sensation. They don't have to be a headset since I have a nice mic, but a headset would be nice too, so feel free to suggest either.
  
  
  I'm pretty sure that's everything, so thanks in advance for any suggestions.

https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Wireless-Headset-Blue/dp/B009CL6LA6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487891229&sr=8-2&keywords=wireless%2Bafterglow%2Bwii%2Bu%2Bheadset&th=1

I've got one of these (I bought with the Wii U launched). It worked will just plugged into the game pad with the mic cord. I've used the USB wireless part of it a lot with my TV, I'm thinking it will work just fine with the switch.

They were funded on Indiegogo a while back. They were initially made by Axent Wear, but there's been loads of other companies making them since. Axent probably has the highest quality Cat-earred headphones on the market as a result, but they still aren't great headphones. They're more for aesthetics than anything.

You can find their official distributor here. I definitely wouldn't recommend them though.


As for ones without cat ears, they tend to be headsets rather than straight headphones, so they're usually pretty cheap when it comes to audio quality as well. You can find light up headsets of all kinds at most electronic stores like Best Buy.

Afterglow is probably the best I can think of quality wise. You can find them here on Amazon.

this worked for me. Even on wireless. http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Wireless-Xbox-360-6304300630490063060006306200/dp/B009CL6LA6

Checked it out, I like em but I HATE that they glow...don't look like they can can be used in public lol

they have some PDF for $60: http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Headset-Xbox-360-6304300630490063060006306200/dp/B009IF0EUE/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372652905&sr=1-5&keywords=Afterglows

and some for $90: http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Universal-Wireless-Xbox-360-6304300630490063060006306200/dp/B009CL6LA6/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372652905&sr=1-1&keywords=Afterglows

is there a difference?

I have multiple headsets, but I sometimes use https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B009CL6LA6/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all which works great and has a good mic.

Also, any USB headset with microphone will work if you plug it into the spare USB port on the Vive headset.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=usb+microphone+headset&rh=n%3A468642%2Ck%3Ausb+microphone+headset

Favorite games?

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Ok, I'm a terrible artist, but I love League of Legends, and would love that champ and skin.

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"An enemy has been slain."
-League of Legends

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If you're looking to buy it with no real reason other than assassin's creed games are usually really good, buy it off of amazon. it's cheaper than in stores.

http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-IV-Black-Flag-Xbox/dp/B00BMFIXT2/ref=sr_tr_sr_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1396761140&sr=1-1&keywords=assassins+creed+4

Black Flag is currently $10 on Amazon for 360 and PS3. Picking it back up there might be good since the game is rated highly and it's currently cheap.

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - Xbox 360 by UBI Soft http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMFIXT2/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_nFrMub0RJFWY0

It's now on Amazon's and GameStop's websites.

Skyrim is $20 on the 360

They version for the switch isn't the special edition.

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as long as you get this edition. it has all the DLC's that have come out (and have paid an extra $60 for collectively) and yes again a fantastic game that still looks beautiful. http://www.amazon.com/The-Elder-Scrolls-Legendary-Xbox-360/dp/B00CJ7IUGS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1372703462&sr=8-3&keywords=skyrim

Skyrim Legendary Edition. I never got around to buying and playing the DLC to Skyrim though I put a lot of time into that game, mostly messing around and learning/failing to fly off mountains.

I like turtles!

imagine fallout, but then imagine it with swords, bow and arrows etc.

the legendary edition comes with the DLC as well, which costs $40 or so on the marketplace. it's on sale at amazon right now, I actually just ordered it for xbox.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Elder-Scrolls-Legendary-Xbox-360/dp/B00CJ7IUGS/ref=zg_bsar_tab_pd_bsms_3

you will be at home in the gameplay I think. it's basically the same a fallout, especially if you use a bow.

worth noting that elderscrolls 4 oblivion is a predecessor, and should be $20 or so for the game of the year edition, which has a lot of content as well, i'd play oblivion first because skyrim simply looks so much better that it is hard to go back to oblivion

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-360/games/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion-game-of-the-year-gamestop-exclusive/106868

do yourself a favor and buy both, which should come to $60 I guess we will see you in 6 months or something I put well over 100 hours into oblivion GOTY edition and I put 120 hours into skyrim (without DLC).

Skyrim Legendary Edition for Xbox 360 is $14.99

titanfall on xbox doesnt run at medium 1080p@30-60fps.

the cheapest xbox 360 (4gb) is 170$ (almost 200 €) on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B00D9EPI38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397986938&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+360

Yeah. There is a 250g version, too, but the 4g is the one everyone is selling really cheap. This is it.

Not sure what you had, but this is the new model. They're $179 on Amazon but you may catch them cheaper on sale somewhere. I bought one of these for $99 last Black Friday but that price may be hard to find now. One thing to consider is that these newer consoles don't have much storage but they do have an empty hard drive bay so you can upgrade them easily, but of course that'll raise your total price invested if you need it.

If you like the Xbox 360 controller you can get a converter.

Tomb Raider for Xbox 360:
$6.99 new, unopened

Tomb Raider for Steam:
$19.99

I'm not saying Xbox 360's are the better gaming platform. But if you want to go cheap gaming, PC isn't always the best route.

Ebay Used vs. Gamestop Used vs 99gamers.com vs Amazon used

Your point is null, the only difference in these is that i can walk to Gamestop.

I know it sounds crazy, but I've been using the keyboard on PC and it's actually working pretty well. ASD for movement, space for jump, attacks on numpad. It's like a free hitbox alternative, basically.

For console I just bought one of these. It's not that great but they're only 10 dollars. The buttons are great, the stick takes a bit of getting used to and after about a year my last one started flaking out a tiny bit. I can't justify spending $150 for a stick, though. A regular controller isn't that awkward.

this might be affordable for you

Really?

Never mind I looked for it and apparently I was smoking crack. The design is different, but there's no mention of the dpad being improved in any way.



And never mind. It looks like this http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00936K09S

It doesn't swivel anymore it's straight cardinal direction inputs.

I know my mother probably didn't have the best knowledge of the gaming headset market when she bought this for Christmas but the PDP AFTERGLOW Universal/AGU.1S WIRELESS HEADSET has served me better than some $70 senhieser headphones I bought a while back. My mother found this headset on sale on Amazon and bought them. I am convinced they are worth the $90 list price but it has some good sound quality but I have not much clue to how the mic compares as I don't use it that much and plus, I don't think the people you talk to on skype really care if your mic is bad as long as they can hear you and if mic quality is a issue for you because of video recording etc. I would recommend getting a good pair of headphones and a clip on mic. This headset is also available wired which I assume would be better quality.

The thing I found good about this mic is that it retracts in and out of one of the earcups instead of folding up and getting snapped off for some reason. In terms of looks the glow was awesome and matched the LEDs in my build when I bought it but now I would probably go with the AFTERGLOW DOLBY 5.1 SURROUND SOUND WIRELESS HEADSETwhich you can set the LEDs to be any color, if I had the money because the current one looks very silly on my head (I don't mind because it's not like anyone can see me :'(.

It is durable, works well, is comfortable, sound quality is excellent IMO and has a great wireless range. Note: when I saw the box I thought it would be Bluetooth wireless or something that I would have to download that I could control from my computer but it was actually a fairly simple headphone jack to a USB which sends the audio wirelessly although this meant that I couldn't do wireless with my iPhone, I used a included wire to try them out for the first time.

They have a couple gimmicks that I thought wouldn't work but actually are awesome! They have 3 settings, one for normal audio, one for more bass, and one for "immersive audio" (enhanced surround sound) which I have found good for both music and games. I prefer my epic speaker setup for hearing the directional sound (if that's what you call it) but sometimes the whole house doesn't want to hear rapid gunfire from upstairs. The range is great, I can listen even when I'm in my basement (my computer is on the 2nd floor).

Today I would probably not look at this headset if I was shopping for a new one unless it was recommended to me by amazon or something but looking back on it I am glad I found it! At first I thought that the manufacturer looked a little sketchy but the PDP customer service were great when I asked for some cables that you can order for free according to the manual (I didn't need them but I thought they could be useful later on) and they arrived within a couple of weeks. Check them out because I didn't think they would be any good and I had never heard of them before but they have served me very well for gaming, music and blocking out the sounds of my siblings.

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Review embargoes typically lift long after preorders are available for a game. Preorders for AAA games usually become available when the current in-development version doesn't really represent what the final product will be at all, due to unfinished/lack of content, bugs, etc. You just don't notice because you can't play that version. There is no guarantee that any unreleased game you preorder will live up to its hype.

Here's an example: http://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Creed-Black-Flag-Xbox-360/dp/B00BMFIXT2

The difference with Cube World (and Minecraft when it was in Alpha, and many other games with a similar model, such as Overgrowth) is you can play it while it's in fairly early development once you've preordered.

I can imagine a world as such a game player. I would be brand new to Skyrim, only have a Switch, and still be pretty upset that it's the most expensive version of that game while being the technically inferior one (except to maybe the aptly priced PS3/360 versions?). I have said as much and have also said that's the crappiest position to be in; it's a captive audience. I would be asking "why?" more often looking at the price discrepancies I have seen browsing the store.

It's called empathy.

Your post essentially admits that a "Switch Tax" exists due to the system being new and popular. And is that fair or right? I posit no. You say yes simply because "they got you by the short 'n' curlies."

Sounds expensive as fuck.

Entire Xbox 360 costs this much.

http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-4GB/dp/B00D9EPI38/ref=lp_14112971_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1427312090&sr=1-2

Count me out.

They make controllers that are flipped anyway, fuck they make them interchangeable now too.

Here you go

What kind of fight stick do you use? I personally use a Qanba Q4 www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Black-Fightstick/dp/B007SGGLZW

The fuck? Why would they do this?

M2K and Armada have seriously lost my respect for letting this happen. They needed to hit up a new sponsor, who then could be properly supported, and their influence in the community would educate other Smash players about what is going on.

It's like everyone is such a goddamn pussy when it comes to leaving EMP. I don't get it.

I bought one of these at Evo: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Versus-Controller/dp/B0051MQJWU/ Was a really dinky pad, but fun to mess around with. Pisses me off seeing their name remotely associated with EMP.

Whoa that's kinda shitty since that game has been about $5 or less in so many sales on Steam and can even be bought for the Xbox 360 on amazon for like $8

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001REZLY8/ref=sr_1_1_twi_gam_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1462555591&sr=8-1&keywords=fallout+3+game+of+the+year

Build me a PC for $179.99 that will play Bioshock Infinite or GTAV

Shit, let's make it $99, if you don't mind buying refurbished.