(Part 3) Best xbox 360 games, consoles & accessories according to redditors
We found 3,404 Reddit comments discussing the best xbox 360 games, consoles & accessories. We ranked the 952 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
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Buy an XBOX 360 bundle with a game (I recommended the Halo 4/tomb raider bundle. Then instead of a game, buy a year of gold. You'll get 24 games for free over the next year as well as be able to buy games for cheap. For example, I just got "orange box" for $5.
link:http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Holiday-Value-Bundle/dp/B00FATRKOK
The PS3 has some spectacular deals in their multi-game collections. Observe:
Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection - Includes Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid 2: HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid 3: HD Edition (which includes most of the upgraded features from Subsistence), Metal Gear Solid 4 Trophy Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, voucher codes for Metal Gear Solid 1 and Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, 2 Exclusive Ashley Wood Bande Desinee Graphic Novels, and a 100 PG Artbook. Currently listed at $39.99 on Amazon.
God of War Saga Collection - Includes God of War (HD Remaster), God of War II (HD Remaster), God of War III, and God of War: Chains of Olympus (HD Remaster) and God of War: Ghost of Sparta (HD Remaster). Currently listed at $29.94 on Amazon.
Killzone Trilogy Collection - Includes Killzone (HD Remaster), Killzone 2 +all multiplayer maps, and Killzone 3 + all multiplayer maps. Currently listed at $32.25 on Amazon.
Resistance Collection - Includes Resistance: Fall of Man, Resistance 2 + Bonus Content, and Resistance 3 + Bonus Content. Currently listed at $29.73 on Amazon.
Assassin's Creed Ezio Trilogy - Includes Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, and Assassin's Creed Revelations. Currently listed at $25.80 on Amazon.
Jak and Daxter Collection - Includes Jak & Daxter 1, 2, and 3, all remastered in HD. Currently listed at $19.77 on Amazon.
Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection - Includes Ico and Shadow of the Colossus, both remastered in HD. Currently listed at $18.82 on Amazon.
The Sly Collection - Includes the first three Sly Cooper games remastered in HD, plus 3D support for Sly Cooper 3 and new Move-compatible minigames. Currently listed at $20.40 on Amazon.
InFamous Collection - Includes InFamous 1 and 2, inFamous: Festival of Blood, and additional downloadable content. Currently listed at $27.47 on Amazon.
Tomb Raider Trilogy - Includes Tomb Raider: Legend (HD Remaster), Tomb Raider: Anniversary (HD Remaster), and Tomb Raider: Underworld, as well as some avatar stuff and making-of content. Currently listed at $19.48 on Amazon.
Prince of Persia Trilogy - Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (HD Remaster), Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (HD Remaster) and Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (HD Remaster), with 3D support and better framerates. Currently listed at $15.00 on Amazon.
Splinter Cell Trilogy - Includes Splinter Cell (HD Remaster), Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow (HD Remaster) and Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (HD Remaster), with support for 3D, better framerates, and enhanced online gameplay. Currently listed at $19.95 on Amazon.
Uncharted Greatest Hits Dual Pack - Includes Uncharted and Uncharted 2: GotY Edition. Currently listed at $19.96 on Amazon.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix - Includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (HD Remaster), Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (HD Remaster), and HD cinematics from Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, as well as an artbook for those who pre-order. Currently listed at $34.99 on Amazon.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix (To be released sometime in 2014) - Includes Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix (HD Remaster), Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep Final Mix (HD Remaster), and HD cinematics from Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded. Currently listed at $59.99 on Amazon.
Ratchet and Clank Collection - Includes Ratchet & Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando, and Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal, all remastered in HD and with 3D support. Currently listed at $19.99 on Amazon.
Journey Collector's Edition - Includes Journey, Flower, and flOw. Currently listed at $19.99 on Amazon.
Devil May Cry HD Collection - Includes Devil May Cry (HD Remaster), Devil May Cry 2 (HD Remaster), and Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening Special Edition (HD Remaster). Currently listed at $14.59 (for the PS3 version) on Amazon.
Zone of the Enders HD Collection - Includes Zone of the Enders (HD Remaster) and Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner (HD Remaster), both with new opening animations. Currently listed at $12.98 (for the PS3 version) on Amazon.
Mass Effect Trilogy - Includes all three Mass Effect Games (but none of the DLC). Currently listed at $42.99 (For the PS3 version).
There's also the Silent Hill HD Collection, but from everything I hear it is a lazy and sloppy port of the games.
Whew! I swear I am not a shill for Amazon. I just appreciate a good deal when I see it.
GET THEM ALL!!!! Just kidding ^^^^^but ^^^^^not ^^^^^really
If you are interested in the story I would recommend getting Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary first in order to get an idea of what Halo is about. It is basically the first Halo game, Halo: Combat Evolved, but remastered for the Xbox 360 on its 10 year anniversary. It has the entire first game's campaign and a multiplayer portion using the engine from Halo: Reach (we'll get to that in a moment).
If you are still interested in the story, go for Halo 2 next. It is for the original Xbox, but is also compatible with the 360 so you can play the campaign. It no longer has online multiplayer, though, so it is only good for local custom games and the campaign.
If you purchased Halo 2 you are probably interested enough in the Halo universe to continue the Master Chief's story. The next game will be Halo 3. Halo 3 is a great game and still has online multiplayer, though it is fairly sparse right now.
Note: Halo 3 will become available for free download on July 1st if you have Xbox Live Gold.
Halo 4 is the next game in line that follows the story of the Master Chief, however, there are two other games that were released between them.
Halo 3:ODST is one of these two games. It takes place during the events of Halo 2, but you play as a normal soldier rather than the Master Chief who is a Spartan. Spartans are basically supersoldiers. Normal humans who were augmented to be faster, stronger, and smarter than normal people. It is a fun game and comes with the Halo 3: ODST campaign and a second disc that contains all the multiplayer maps for Halo 3 which allows you to play Halo 3 online.
The other game is Reach. In Halo: Reach you play as a Spartan supersoldier, but not the Master Chief. This game takes places chronologically before the first Halo game, Halo: CE, but was released in 2010. It still has a decent multiplayer population, but I am not sure if is more than Halo 4.
The final game is Halo 4, the newest in the series. It follows the story of the Master Chief after Halo 3, and I believe it has the most populated multiplayer as of right now. Though, the numbers are still fairly low compared to other shooter games out there. This will be the game you will want if you are only interested in online play.
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If you are interested in campaign and storyline go for:
^ Play these any time you want after Halo 3.
If you are only interested in playing online multiplayer go for:
I would recommend Halo 4 over Reach, hopefully someone will be better informed on multiplayer populations than I am.
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I use the afterglow Xbox 360 controller! It's a USB controller compatible with most games on pc (you don't even need to do setup) and you can just plug it into your laptop.
Edit: Pretty sure it's this controller
I would say that you might have a chance of being able to use it if you can find a way to keep it cool. I had a friend that this happened to and he ended up using his minifridge as a means of being able to play it. I've also heard that frozen towels are a favorite method as well.
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As far as fixing it goes:
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Unless you have the knowledge and experience of fixing consoles, you're better off just buying a new one. If you get a new one that is a different model, you can buy an Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable (Price will vary) to move your data to your new console.
While there will probably be rudimentary mouse and keyboard controls just like other xbox ports, I highly recommend buying a wired xbox (or xbox knock-off) controller for your PC. There are so many games that just play better on controller and as an avid PC gamer I believe this is one of them.
this controller is what I use for example.
On top of this OP might want to look into the data transfer cable so his son can port over his old HDD without any problem.
It is only on the Star Wars edition Xbox 360, which makes the R2D2 noise when you push the power button and a different R2D2 noise when you push the eject.
Well I know your budgets $200 but for $250 you can get a 250gb elite (no kinect) that comes with 2 AAA games. That would be my recommend rather than trying to save $50 and getting a used 120gb or something.
Here's one I found
You cannot run 720p (or 1080p) through a composite signal. You need a component cable (red,blue,green w/red & white audio):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_video
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Component-HD-Cable/dp/B000B6MLPU
Unfortunately it appears your television doesn't have component inputs.
You could try something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Portta-N3CVRHP-Component-Converter-support/dp/B003VJ9RP6 but at this point you're approaching the cost of a more recent secondhand 360 with hdmi.
here's halo 3 for $2 with $2 shipping. enjoy
sure thing, man! PROTIP: If you have a .edu email account, you can sign up for amazon student, and get amazon prime for free while you're in school. Really nifty.
for original xbox, amazon prime eligible: $56.70
for xbox slim, prime eligible: $50.86
You'll also need a Transfer cable Prime eligible: $7.49
edit: you get 6 months free, then it costs $39/yr, instead of $80/yr
The game has a few limitations that I don't like - specifically no night racing, no rain, no dirt/gravel, and no open-wheeled cars. I expect Horizon will correct at least a few of these limitations.
My only other gripe isn't so much with Forza as with Microsoft. Forza is the premier, exclusive racing sim on their system. You would think that when designing a racing wheel to go with it, it would be fully functional. Nope. I got one of these, and while it's a great wheel in many respects, the lack of LB and RB make painting impossible and several game menus difficult-to-impossible to access. You would hope that the MS team designing the wheel would work a bit more closely with the team distributing one of the biggest games for the system to ensure compatibility.
Do it! Amazon has the entire trilogy for $30. For me personally, the Mass Effect series, Bioshock series, and Skyrim were my absolute favorite games from that generation. If you play nothing else you should at least play those.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SYBL6
PMed on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006IOAHTQ
>If you can still find it new, then, sure, buy it for $20.
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Cause-2-Xbox-360/dp/B0013RATNM/ref=sr_1_1_ha?ie=UTF8&qid=1373229153&sr=8-1&keywords=just+cause+2
Well, that was hard.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSYLDD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_eIukDbGQSMW8F
These things work like a charm!
Hori VX-SA Kai is what I currently use. It is an excellent stick that comes in a square gate (as with most). Retails for $130-140 USD although sales happen quite often.
Pros include coming stock with full high quality Sanwa parts, as well as a large area to play on. Also comes with a rubbery bottom that reduces the chance that your stick will move while you use it. The cord is VERY long, and is plug and play compatible with the PC as well as the Xbox 360.
The only con I have for the stick is that the buttons are VERY sensitive. It registers a button press as soon as the button is depressed (1/5th of the way down) and while others may prefer these very sensitive buttons I would prefer if they would activate a little further down the button press, personally speaking.
It's really up to you as far as which one is better, because no one can say for sure that stick>pad or pad>stick. As far as being dual compatible yes you can find sticks that work for PC/XBOX/PS3. Best brands is also another matter of opinion. I paid $120 for my stick and I think it was well worth the price. Most Eightarc sticks are dual compatible, not sure of any other brands that are. Here are some amazon links for some reasonably prices arcade sticks from Madcatz, Hori and Eightarc.
My arcade stick: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-Xbox-360/dp/B0041S9U8A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1346907400&sr=8-2&keywords=Hori
Dual Compatible: http://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Q4-Q4RAF-Ice-Blue/dp/B007SGHKQ6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1346907292&sr=8-9&keywords=eightarc
Cheapest: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-WWE-Stars-Brawl-Stick/dp/B004M23RAC/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1346907434&sr=1-3&keywords=madcatz+te
Mass Effect Trilogy - 3 games for $30 (http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Trilogy-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYBL6) and Skyrim legendary edition.
Here is a list of GotY games
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/927749-xbox-360/70390232
Edit: Here is an amazon link for the game US
https://www.amazon.com/BioShock-Ultimate-Rapture-Xbox-360/dp/B009WI7V9E
That connection is only capable of standard definition TV ( 480i )
At the bare minimum connect via a component cable, it will have the white and red audio cables, a yellow composite cable, and a set of blue, green and red component video cables. Using the component video connection from this cable will allow you use either 720p or 1080i.
I connect one of our Xboxes to our TV with component video and it does 1080i just fine. Our other Xbox is on my desk and connects to my monitor via the Xbox VGA cable and is running at the LCD monitor's native resolution of 1680x1050 and looks very good.
Edit for Linky Clickies :
I liked the two original Xbox games a lot, so I'd say start with Halo 3. It continues that story. or if money is no object, start at the beginning with Halo CE, which recently got an anniversary release for Xbox 360.
Not counting the RTS game Halo Wars, chronologically, Halo Reach (the most recently released new Halo game) is the beginning. I thought it was a great game, I played it quite a bit, including the multiplayer, which I imagine is still alive and well. It's worth playing, and stands pretty well by itself, since it is before the Master Chief trilogy.
You need this. I think they sell used ones at Gamestop if you want to save a few bucks.
This is what I use. I have a few official xbox batteries and a 3rd party battery pack (I don't have exactly this one but it's similar. I got them all at Gamestop). They all work great.
Amazon
Bought one back in March for my birthday. It's pretty awesome.
Hasn't been available on XBOX live for some time now. But, you can still get the trilogy on amazon. Not sure what you'd do for the DLCs.
Mass Effect Trilogy - Xbox 360 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050SYBL6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5qyszb2T9VTKV
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-Transfer-Cable/dp/B005LBDOLA
Great games. But if you check Amazon's digital game sales, these two games usually go for $4.99. Or it goes for $9.99 with a third game added (i.e. Spec Ops - The Line). And if you have a console, there's an Ultimate Rapture Edition available for $19.99 on the PS3 and Xbox 360 that includes bonus content (DLC). I'm not sure why the DLC isn't offered for purchase on Steam.
For 20$ more it is definiately worth the extra money, considering that you will then instead get a 2 year replacement warranty instead of only 30 days.
I checked online and a brand new Xbox 360 is currently 179$ on Amazon. Now I am not familar with how much you use Amazon but having been a customer for almost 3 years I have never complained about their service.
Yes you will need to pay monthly/quaterly/yearly in order to play online with friends.
PS3 on the other hand does not have a monthly cost. Obviously it then comes down to whether or not his friends have PS3 or Xbox.
You can get bundled deals on Amazon too with 2 games for 250 too:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Holiday-Value-Bundle/dp/B0096KEMUY/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1407769302&sr=8-9&keywords=xbox+360
or
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Spring-Value-Bundle/dp/B00IU3MSF4/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1407769338&sr=8-25&keywords=xbox+360
or
www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-250GB-Holiday-Value-Bundle/dp/B00FATRKOK/ref=dp_ob_title_vg
You need to study Sunday.
What I need is this cord. It doesn't look like like much, but my nephews don't have one, and I have to babysit them over the summer, and it would make it a whole lot easier on me if they were able to play multiplayer Minecraft. Which you need this cord for.
I'm not aware of a consumer-level capture card that can capture audio over HDMI and a secondary input simultaneously. My recommendation is to switch the cable coming out of your Xbox360 from HDMI to HD Component, then plug the audio from the Xbox360 into a small mixer along with your mic. Then plug the output of the mixer and the HD video from the Xbox into a capture card like this one.
Now you can play the game and talk into the mic, using the mixer to control the levels of each. The whole shebang will then be recorded by your capture device.
You didn't look very hard did you?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000FRU0NU/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1370932718&sr=8-1
It is stupidly easy. I just went through with it recently. Went from an old original xbox to the Gears3 xbox. All you need is this:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321038009&sr=8-1
Pop out your old harddrive connect it to this, plug it into the usb of the new one boot up and it will walk you through it. Just make sure that you select all the things you want to take over (e.g. saved game data) took only a couple of minutes and I was up and running.
I just want an Xbox One Quick Charge Kit, like for the 360.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/
I have two external battery packs charged and ready, and when the one in my controller dies, I just snap one new battery block into my controller. Hugely satisfying.
Fiddling around with batteries doesn't come close. But with the new Xbox One controller design, I don't see how this old battery block design would work. Too bad, it was a great idea.
> I hear Xbox controllers work great, but they are so expensive comparatively.
How many controllers do you need? How often are you buying new controllers? The "Xbox 360 Controller for Windows" (includes the wireless dongle, does not include a rechargeable battery but does include 2 AAs) is currently about $50. Adding a Quick Charge Kit and spare battery is an optional ~$45 that you can spend later. Also, I believe that the wireless dongle allows multiple controllers to connect to it (I haven't verified this, though), so you can buy "regular" Xbox 360 wireless controllers for players 2-4.
Or you can get a wired controller for $34 and skip all the battery stuff.
I guess that's kind of expensive, but they Just Work^tm so you don't have to keep messing around with them or replacing them.
I have an X-Arcade Tank Stick and I'm mostly satisfied with it, but that's not to say I don't have issues with it.
The joysticks are a bit flaky. I've had to open the case up a couple of times to adjust the throw angle of the switch rods so that I wasn't getting misfired directions. The quality of the sticks also feel much less than my Neo-Geo MVS.
My other issue is that playing more than 10-15 minutes, my right hand will cramp from the layout of the buttons.
A couple months ago, I bought an arcade stick for my Xbox 360: http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-Xbox-360/dp/B0041S9U8A
This has been my first exposure to Japanese-style arcade controls and it's an amazing difference. I don't get hand cramps from the buttons because their layout is contoured to match the curve of your hand. The joystick feels very obviously superior to the X-Arcade's and I feel like I play better using it. The buttons are extremely responsive and take very little pressure to activate.
I'm sure it's diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks as far as control layouts go, but when you buy the X-Arcade product, you're pretty locked down in the experience you're going to get from it, from the look of the whole product to the controls to their positioning. That's a benefit in some ways, because it allows products like the Xtension Arcade Pedestal (which I use) to exist for those of us without any woodworking skills: http://www.recroommasters.com/Xtension_Arcade_Pedestal_Arcade_Cabinet_p/rm-xt-ped.htm
What would be great is if X-Arcade sold a controller that used panels like the MadCatz Fightsticks so that there would be some real customization options. (see http://www.tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/index.cfm?loc=products&cat=11 )
You know what my highest score postings were done using?
One of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
No joke.
You can try & find the entire Trilogy.
Amazon Link to the 360 Trilogy
I'd say 3. Better Combat & such with lots more to do if you get Leviathan, From Ashes, Citadel (It Comes In 2 Parts), and Omega. MP is still quite active as well.
I found this page showing Halo 4 as a release day delivery title. On the product page itself it says to use two day shipping to get it on release day, so you're all set if you have Prime.
I investigated release day delivery on Newegg and was never able to find any mention of that being a service Newegg provides.
Controller with fans built it.
http://www.amazon.com/Air-Flo-Controller-Xbox-360-Wired/dp/B005761E70/ref=sr_1_10?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1373913473&sr=1-10&keywords=power+a+360+controller
got it at wally world for 35$, its smaller than a normal controller, barely best controller ive ever used and ive had the tourny kind and the afterglow, still beats them
this
MadCatz TE is always reliable
November 19th
You could use these and add a magnetic adhesive. I use them for my setup for games I prefer controller for. Like FF15.
Controller Stand Wall Holder... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSYLDD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
ok. Time for me to get these.
Link for folks that are interested. White and Black
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077PSYLDD/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have one of the non HDMI xbox's as well. This is what came with my premium(at the time) bundled xbox and is what I am using. Works and looks great.
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halo 3 is $9. I for one would be down for some infected on that huge sandmap. driving around in the warthogs being chased by super fast low-gravity enemies is some of the best times I've had playing video games.
First off, I just want to say thank you for joining the Army. If I had been deemed fit for service, I'd be right along with you, soldier. Hooah!
Never got around to playing it, but I always really wanted Just Cause 2 - since I've waited this long to play it, a few more months won't hurt. Thanks!
Far Cry 3
Just Cause 2
Burnout Paradise
Assassin's Creed 2
If you have a large amount of data to transfer, the data transfer cable is the easiest way to go.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1372548358&sr=1-1&keywords=360+data+transfer+cable
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-Transfer-Cable/dp/B005LBDOLA/ref=dp_ob_title_vg
If you don't have that much, a usb flash drive should work fine.
You can buy xbox data transfer cables now that will migrate all your data from the old HDD to the new one.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/ + extra batteries
Real Arcade Pro VX SA
These are the sticks I have. About the same look as the 3rd one you linked but only 120$ instead. It works great on PC and 360.
http://www.amazon.ca/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA/dp/B0041S9U8A
well i'd recomend you, since you want something under 100€, to go and buy a hori Real arcade Pro from amazon spain or amazon uk it's the stick I have now, it works flawlessly and it's perfect for a long term usage (sanwa FTW). my experience with a cheap stick (tatsunoko vs capcom fightstick for wii) was not good because Standard editions don't have good parts so these don't last long and a year later you end up buying another one...and that's not good (for me at least). if you want something cheaper you can get a brawl stick or mayflash stick (I don't really recomend these but there are really good players that use them :P). at the end it depends on how much you take care of your stick (my wii stick still works with a re-soldered cable and a few new buttons, but my bluetooth adapter doesn't so I bought a wired stick for pc :P)
I'd wait for the Madcatz deal. That stick doesn't look bad and the price isn't too bad either but (this is just personal opinion) it has a bat-top stick and the button layout is arched, which I dislike. If both of those issues are fine with you, go ahead and get it. $90 is not bad at all for a stick, considering even a typical Hori stick will cost you $40-50 more. Again, I have no first hand experience with the Injustice fight stick, so it may well be solid, but I've never had a problem with Hori or Madcatz.
For nr 1 I am pretty sure Microsoft had a free floating steering wheel on Xbox 360.. Looked like two høns with triggers at the back, that you had to hold mid air and turn left or right.
It was pretty terrible!
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
Apparently you can still buy a brand new unit of this model at a premium price at Amazon. It also looks like people are still buying it judging from the reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Limited-Kinect-Star-Bundle/dp/B0050SY300
pre-order link
Mass Effect Trilogy Set
Gears of War Triple Pack
Do a little more researching before posting a topic like this.
There is!
Definitely start with the first one and remember that your character carries over through out the series. Also remember to clear about 200 hours from your schedule over the next few months to play.
A couple things that I think you're missing are that games do get cheaper with age even on the consoles, so they're not always way up there at $60. I can buy a copy of Mass Effect 3 on the console for under $20 right now. I can buy Halo 4, a Triple-A console exclusive from 6 months ago for under $30.
As far as discounts from Steam and other sites, most of those are joint ventures with the publishers that could exist in the console space as well. Valve has come out and said that the Steam Sales are great for profits, and shares that data with publishers to get them on board for more. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo don't control the prices of games, the publishers do, and there's no reason to think that they wouldn't organize sales for their digital distribution platforms as well after seeing it's great for revenue. Sales like that aren't feasible in the brick-and-mortar world of game sales because of the prohibitive nature of organization and promotion. It's nothing comparable to loading up the online store and seeing "25%-75% off Ubisoft Titles this week only!"
I guess I didn't answer a lot of your questions, but the cheapest place to buy H4 is on Amazon. It's actually on sale for pretty cheap at the moment.
In terms of tips, learning the maps is the easiest way to get better. Site lines, common spots people are, callouts. Also, don't forget to use your nades. A lot of BF and CoD players don't use their grenades enough.
So I've had this third party xbox 360 controller for a while, and the right stick has this weird issue where no matter how you control the stick, in game the camera can only move diagonally, so basically when you move the right stick to the right, the x-axis and the y-axis increase at the same time. Anyone have any pointers on trying to fix this? I've done multiple driver resets across multiple pcs, but it has not worked properly once. And incase its unfixable, whats a cheap xbox controller I can get thats wireless and works perfectly?
You might appreciate one of these.
Boom. Not Logitech, but similar concept.
$35 on amazon!
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Headset-Bluetooth/dp/B005FMLXW2/
I think you should at least give it a shot. As much as it can be frustrating because you don't have control over what other people do and they may take loot you want, etc., the game is also designed to be played in coop so there are a lot of cool things you will not experience if you only play solo, mainly in terms of the interactions and synergies between the different Vault Hunters' skills.
Like I said in a response below, the best way to do it is with friends but if that's not possible, be patient and consistently stay away from people who play like assholes (leave the game or kick them out of yours) and add nice people to your friend list in order to keep playing with them in the future. This has resulted in a lot of really satisfactory gameplay for me in BL2. Also, this subreddit can be a good resource to find cool people to play with.
Finally, as much as many people are ok with playing with you if you don't have a mic, it is something that really enhances the experience so maybe you could consider investing in one. You don't need to spend $100, there are more budget friendly options like this one or this one that some people will hate on but they work perfectly fine if you adjust your expectations to the amount of money you're spending and they will last if you treat them with care. Even this is an interesting option if you're on Xbox and I'm sure there's similar alternatives for other systems.
What 360 headset are you talking about that costs $50? I quite easily found official Xbox 360 headsets on Amazon for $8.85 and $14.99. Heck, they're even selling their wireless, Bluetooth headset for only $35.
So $25 for a cheap plastic wired headset seems pretty ridiculous to me.
You could get a Soul Calibur stick for $70 or a SFxT stick for $80.
Having a stick is not necessary to play Street Fighter. You could also get a fightpad for $15.
While I can't vouch for the quality of either stick, the Qanba Q1 also looks like a fair option for a good entry-level stick. However, for less money than it would cost to buy replacement Sanwa parts, you could get a MadCatz TE which is pretty much the gold standard of fight sticks.
Or you can just go with Amazon, $100 for a brand new stick (albeit the buttons are placed slightly different from standard sf4 layout)
http://www.amazon.com/Catz-SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1382466139&sr=1-1&keywords=xbox+fightstick
Ch-RIST! I didn't even know Razer made an arcade stick, but I'm certainly not surprised they'd try to sell it for 2x what the competition does.
My suggestion would be to get a Mad Catz stick. Same Japanese parts, and it's what almost all the top fighting game players use. You get an Xbox 360 one, it'll be PC compatible, but as a 360 controller. Costs $99. Like this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006EJ38X2
Then at some point, if you want multi-console compatibility, you drop another $40 on a Phreakmodz Cerberus PCB... That's a drop-in modification that'll make it PC(Native)/PS3 compatible as well.
When I first switched to stick, I lost so many matches that I knew I could win if I had used a pad. I just didn't have the muscles in my left hand (wrist and fingers) to coordinate smooth movement. And when executing special moves, I would always push the button with my right hand before motion is complete with my left, so I'd be doing down, down-forward+punch, forward and led no special. The push buttons will be easy to learn. You'll just have to get used keeping your right hand raised above the buttons because the buttons are very, very sensitive. Like the weight of my sleeve would make the buttons activate.
When you first start practicing special motions like qcf+p go slow then gradually speed up. You want to keep your left and right hands in-sync. But also don't be afraid to mash and jerk the shit out of it. It's a tank and can take the abuse. Also, stick with the square-gate, you'll get used to it.
Get any stick with full sanwa parts. These are generally the Tournament Edtion sticks from Madcatz or Hori.
Recently, the Madcatz Soul Calibur V TE has been the cheapest.
It's at $100 now. Has dropped to $70 a few times like during Evo week. $100 is an awesome deal, because it'll last. After 5 years, mine still works great.
http://www.amazon.com/SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/
It's all down to preference man. I am terrible with pads, so I got a fightstick, it feels more natural to me. Some are crazy good with pad.
If you are going to get a fightstick, I have two recommendations. Ebay and amazon. I got a sf4 madcatz TE on ebay for little under 100$. Also, check out the soul calibur stick on amazon, that thing is always on sale... I bought one of them for 60$. It is a madcatz stick with sanwa parts, but the buttons are wired different than most sticks. Its easy to open it up and swap the button arrangement though.
If you ever play on ps3 also, and are interested in a dual modded stick, you will have to put up some money. Arc8 and qanba sticks are dual modded out the box I believe, if not all of them, some models are. You can dual mod any stick, just gotta buy the parts and make it happen.
Edit: the soul calibur soul edition stick is 99$ brand new on amazon. It is the same as a madcatz TE. It might interest you.
Here is a link to the stick. Soul Calibur stick
Just to give you an idea, this is what I did with my soul calibur stick because I didn't like the look of the stick itself. I'm not into soul calibur. My ex-soul calibur stick
As for the weird button mapping that this stick has compared to other sticks, it is easily fixable in 5 minutes with a phillips screwdriver. Just open the top, pull off the connecters from the buttons and remap them to where you want by plugging them back in. It really is a non issue. If you want a problem free, brand new, quality stick, this is the route to go IMO. Having been that you have never even used a fightstick, the weird button mapping will probably not even be noticed by you because you won't know the actual TE button layout. I'll assist you if it is something that bothers you and we can get it fixed in 5 minutes.
I need this and I want this.
You will have a girl on December 7th.
Also, congrats on your upcoming baby. My sister had her first child this afternoon. A little baby girl. Which means I guess I'm an uncle now. It makes me feel old.
But... Walking Dead Risk has a unique feature to it. Not only do you fight other survivors, you also fight hordes of walkers. I thought that was a pretty cool little extra thing they threw in.
Once again, if you like Walking Dead, have you read the comics? They're better than the show (and pretty different, story-wise!), and a great read. I can't find the Compendiums on there, but I did see the Omnibuses, which include over 500 pages per volume (I think there are 4 of them?)
If you decide to get a game even though you have enough at the moment, grab South Park: The Stick of Truth. It's shaping up to be amazing and a really good companion to the show. Plus, it doesn't release until November, giving you enough time to wrap up your current stuff.
If you'd like to watch something, I'm disappointed in myself for not already suggesting Community. Amazing show, but you need to start at the beginning to really appreciate the later episodes, as there are tons of references to older episodes in this show. It's been criticized as being "weird" and "inaccessible", but it's by far one of my favorite shows on TV.
Back to the original point....
The stick can be used on PC fine but you will need to use a 3rd party app like X360CE to map the buttons, alternatively if you are going to just use it on PC, you can buy any xbox 360 stick and it will work out the box.
The problem with the small ones is because they are so light they can just move around and dont give an acurate experience of the full size ones.
If you can stretch to it this Razer Atrox is a bargain at $80.00 as it comes with full sanwa parts the same as the TE2 sticks by Madcatz
Are you going to be playing on PC? If so, the Razer Atrox is on sale for 100 dollars right now. It has Sanwa parts (brand name, high quality), easy to mod. It also lets you play on xbox 360, unlike that Carbon.
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6
These are pretty awesome for the price.
http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458702422&sr=1-2&keywords=xbox+afterglow
This one as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-940-000110-Gamepad-F310/dp/B003VAHYQY/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1458702530&sr=1-1&keywords=logitech+controller
I use Xbox 360 controller. It works amazing. Most games have it already setup and the keys map as soon as you plug the controller in.
The controller I use. I honestly hate the keyboard/mouse. (will probably get hate for that) but I cant stand them. I have played on consoles only except for the last year or so and I still love the controller.
If you're doing KBM out of necessity but think you'd be happier playing with a controller, I'd say go controller.
I am 100% on board w/ keyboard but that's because it's how I play games, especially games with driving, unless I absolutely can't for some reason (Super Meatboy was just impossible at some parts for me without a controller, I can play emulators with a keyboard but when you start getting into the Playstation era it gets a bit difficult and less fun).
I choose to not use a controller because I know that A) I will be objectively worse and B) I just like how KBM feels.
It sounds like you might be happier with a controller. I don't know much about the steam controller so I can't really give specific recommendations, but back in the day I bought one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-SmartTrack-Technology/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492030420&sr=8-2&keywords=xbox+afterglow
Relatively cheap. This was probably around 2010 and it's still kicking today (admittedly I use mine a lot less than others would).
If you're interested in some of the features that the steam controller can offer via steamplay or whatever its called, I'd say hold out for that.
If you decide to go the keyboard route, mechanical KBs exist for cheaper than what you see on sale from the standard selection RAZER BLACKWIDOW XXX DEATH RGB SLICER TURBOv2 OWNAGE . I use a razer at home and a Rosewill for work, the Razer is nice but it was really indulgent and doesn't add much that the Rosewill doesn't have other than macro keys.
I've also just played on regular old keyboards and they work fine, so barring a mechanism failing (like you've described in your setup) really any keyboard should be about as good as the next.
What are your thoughts on the Xbox One controller and where can you get one that looks that amazing?
I play a lot of twin stick shooters and platformers and my Afterglow 360 controller I got for $20 2 years ago just isn't cutting it anymore.
Xbox 360!
Yup. Apparently Gamestop's Black Friday deals leaked, and they're going to be selling the 250 GB bundle with Halo 4 and Tomb Raider for $199.99, which will be $49.01 cheaper than Amazon is currently selling it.
Maybe something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Controller-Stand-Wall-Holder-Mount-Switch/dp/B077PSYLDD/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=controller+wall+mount&qid=1562097634&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Here, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077PSYLDD/.
And thanks!
I'll link the product.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077PSYLDD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But it's being hold by 3M tape so be careful when sticking it to the wall, you can peel off the wall if you're adjusting it.
If your TV does indeed do 1024x768 then you should be fine with it.
You should be fine at standard-defintion resolutions (480 vertical pixels) using the yellow (composite) cable that comes with the console, but a component cable should give a sharper picture even on standard-definition (depending on your TV and the quality of your eyesight) and will take full advantage of the resolution of a 1024x768 telly.
If you're buying a new telly soon, then maybe see if you can get away with the yellow composite cable for a while, because any new TV will have an HDMI cable, and that will give a better picture (depending the TV and your eyesight) than component. The HDMI cable will be a bit cheaper, and you'd always choose it over component.
I'm not aware of any gameplay differences between the two consoles. Someone said in another post that the E3 demo units were 360s, so that was what the early development must have been done on, so the title must be better and more "native" to that console. Personally, I don't think it makes any difference.
I have a PS3 (and I actually bought a new PS3 for Rocksmith) and I think it's a better console, from a hardware point of view - I've had my PS3 for over 4 years and it's still going great. Early models of the 360 had a terrible failure rate and I still think of it as a "cheap" console; however the latest slim models look like they've fixed these problems, and they're a fair chunk cheaper than the PS3. I kinda feel like the 360 is less cost, if you just want to see if you get along with Rocksmith.
My copy of Rocksmith hasn't arrived yet, but it's a bargain compared to the cost of guitar lessons. If it works even reasonably well then buying a console to play it on is still a bargain compared to, say, 10 or 20 hours of lessons.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-360-Component-HD-Cable/dp/B000B6MLPU
This would let you do HD out of the xbox as component. However the projector is only XGA (1024x768) so it will be scaled down to fit.
Edit: sorry meant to reply to your reply, wrong text box
I agree with CybaRJJ here. This is becomming an oddly common issue with Panasonic TVs and 360s. Although I do see Sony having it as well. At this point there really isn't any way to remove it from the blacklist (firmware update has worked for some, but as with all firmware updates... proceed at your own risk).
I would honestly recommend picking up the Component HD cable. I'm certain your 42" supports it and it's 6 bucks on Amazon. You'll get that same HD video, but only stereo audio unless you've got an optical cable to plug into you receiver.
Component cable: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Component-HD-AV-Cable/dp/B000B6MLPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373564366&sr=8-1&keywords=xbox+component+cable
Panasonic Firmware: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/download/fw/index.html
The XBox 360 does support analog audio output, if you use the component HD AV cable. It includes analog stereo RCA outputs. http://amzn.com/B000B6MLPU
For a full preview of the Halo 3 campaign, click here.
Halo ODST and Halo 3 are both under $20.
I think Reach is a better game, but it's $40 on Amazon.
Bea, go to sleep. and get me this Halo 3 jking about buying me it unless i win of course :P and i apologize again!
under used its under 7 bucks ;P
Exactly, no game store will stock old games because they are limited how much shelf space they have.
360
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Cause-2-Xbox-360/dp/B0013RATNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312129949&sr=8-1
PS3
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Cause-2-Playstation-3/dp/B0012NAPNQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312129949&sr=8-2
I'll never understand why people even bother with Gamestop anymore unless they're trading in.
Amazon still beats them even then in my opinion
I'm all for cheaper, but damn, at least make them even. If MS wants us to go digital, then this shouldn't EVER happen:
Just Cause 2 Games on Demand - $24.99
http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Just-Cause-2/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d802534307e7
Just Cause 2 Amazon - $17.39
http://www.amazon.com/Just-Cause-2-Xbox-360/dp/B0013RATNM
Just Cause 2 - Walmart.com - $19.96
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Just-Cause-2-Xbox-360-Xbox-360/9189315
Just Cause 2 - Target.com - $18.19
http://www.target.com/p/just-cause-2-xbox-360/-/A-11029628#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=just+cause+2
This is just one example. Dirt Showdown follows suit ($29.99 GoD, $19.47 on Amazon), as does XCOM: Enemy Unknown ($39.99 GoD, $24.18 Amazon).
I love the thought of going digital. But I'm not going to pay a premium to do so, especially when it doesn't have the overhead that pressing, packing, shipping, and distributing physical media does.
For you: Neigh.
For me: Tons of fun!
Thanks for the contest! :)
There's not really a "that old" for the 360. The original hard drives have a transfer cable that works too.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Data-Transfer-Cable/dp/B003S9WJ9A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1406260628&sr=1-1&keywords=360+transfer+cable
As you may have noticed, the 360 and the 360S use entirely different shaped HDDs. Sucks for anyone who's upgrading an existing console.
Luckily, MS offers such gamers the Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable. This lets you copy the entire contents of an existing 360 HDD to the new 360S HDD. I do not know if it wipes the HDD on the receiving end, but this is the cable you're looking for.
Would this or this work? The pictures are kind of vague and I don't quite understand how the hard drive plugs in.
I only see the Play and Charge kit. Am I missing something?
I'm talking about this thing.
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 :)
If you own a 360, this is a pretty much a requirement:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Quick-Charge-Kit/dp/B0041CWZEM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1342581904&sr=8-5&keywords=xbox+360+battery+pack
Eliminates the issue you are describing. Would have been nice to have it built in, but with that and a spare battery, I always have one full on the charger and one in my controller. Works well.
When I still had my xbox, I liked this solution. I had 2 controllers, and 2 rechargeable batteries. It's got a light to tell you how charged the battery is. Most of the time, it was just me playing alone, so I could always have the spare battery in the charger. If the xbox warns you when your battery is getting low (I honestly don't remember), easy enough to just pop it in the charger when you're done.
Ok so I found some hori's that are much easier to buy and a bit cheaper.
A:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-video-games-consoles-XBOX-360-HORI-Real-Arcade-Pro-3-fightstick-w-modded-Sanwa-buttons-Xbox360-W0QQAdIdZ298278645
B:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=297523647&MessageId=MSG.VIEW_AD.REPLY_TO_AD_SENT&mpname=R2S&mpname=Activity-R2S&mpuid=1700273%3B622%3B297523647%3B-1676347988%3B%3B&secev=AQAAATGSFugAAM0AAAACACIxMzE5OWE0OWVjNS5hMjBiMjZjLjExOWU1LmZmZmZjNGMzAAAAABG72b8BAAAAAgAAAAAF9eEAhftZ9lphUzvdt8eMFFcaWr6Y08I
C:http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAd?AdId=295188931&MessageId=MSG.VIEW_AD.REPLY_TO_AD_SENT&mpname=R2S&mpname=Activity-R2S&mpuid=1700274%3B622%3B295188931%3B-1676347988%3B%3B&secev=AQAAATGSFugAAM0AAAACACIxMzE5OTlkMjVjMS5hMjBiMjc3LjRmNzlhLmZmZmZjNTU0AAAAABGYOcMBAAAAAgAAAAAHv6SAmH8nnVAQrbmRb9cQistERiTvL9s
Or I can order this from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.ca/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA/dp/B0041S9U8A/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1312542113&sr=1-1
Thoughts?
I'm not sure about what you're looking for but I just got that TE within the last week. I know you can get them in stock from Madcatz since that's what I just ordered (Although shipping times take a bit of time, use coupon code CROSSCOUNTER or SRKDOTCOM to save another 10% on their products.
Madcatz official store
Or if you want the RAP I got mine off of Amazon and they're in stock of both models PS3 and Xbox. Free shipping and <$150 price tags.
Other places that seem to be sold out but are worth checking out from time to time.
Canada Joysticks
As I said in the show though, FS's/arcade stick/joysticks aren't necessary. I'll get some footage of the controller player out there to show that it truly is possible.
HRAP VX: link
Mad Cats TE. PS3's are in stock, 360's are not. You can also get them from the Mad Catz store online. Link
Finally, if you want both ps3 and 360 capability, you're out of luck for mass-produced sticks. There is the Qanba QRAF, link. They are very nice, and I've seen and played with a couple. I like them.
Finally, there's customs, but those can be upwards of 300 dollars.
i got one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Real-Arcade-Pro-VX-SA-Xbox/dp/B0041S9U8A
that I'm looking to move.
Let me know if interested and if you are, let me know your zip code so I can come up with a price shipped
Wow, so I did a search for a Microsoft wheel, and I had no idea they unveiled a new wireless on at E3 this year: http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1317838166&amp;sr=8-1
> This item will be released on October 17, 2011.
You got a pre-release MS Speed wheel?
Well, I wouldn't recommend a shooter for consoles. First person shooters are meant for PC... in my opinion, of course. BF3 for PC is tons and tons of fun.
Seeing as your mac can't handle too much, I suppose I'll make some console recommendations.
Do you like racing games? Forza 4 is great, especially with this racing wheel.
MX vs. ATV Alive is awesome if you are into motocross.
Socom 4 for PS3 is pretty fun online as well. Great third-person shooter, but may take a little getting used to. I just like it because I played the original Socom on PS2 and it does a good job sticking to the same sort of style of gameplay.
https://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
If MS releases xbox one version of this wheel, I'm buying immediately. Fantastic device.
I was playing F1 2010 and 2012 with a Wireless Speed Wheel ... way better than a controller, but a bit awkward without the feedback. The wheel is miles ahead....since I'm a windows xp hold out till my next computer build (hopefully early next year) I'm limited by the games I can play, but live for speed and F1 2011 are pretty awesome. I didn't think I'd have fun playing euro truck simulator (who would?), but it's pretty awesome...I find myself taking racing lines on the freeways trying not to flip the truck.
If you just want something cheap the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed wheel is a good choice. It's not as nice as the other wheels mentioned in this thread. But I like it much better than using a controller. It gives me more fine control than the thumb stick. The triggers are a bit bigger, which makes it easier to control throttle/breaking. There's no lag. The only issue with it is it's missing the LR bumpers.
Plus it's fun to use.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Speed-Wheel/dp/B0050SY0L2
Don't forget the Star Wars one.
I'm saving for the Star Wars XBox 360 Bundle. I really, really, REALLY want it. And my current 360 is starting to get all kinds of errors and sounding like a damn jet engine, so I'm worried it's going to crap out soon :\
I am also saving for a Star Wars sleeve (tattoo). I don't think it's obvious that I love Star Wars...
Now for the XBOX.
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Limited-Kinect-Star-Bundle/dp/B0050SY300
Pre-order link on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0050SY300/amazon0b53-20
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
Yes, there is. This has all the DLC, excluding two from the original game that I think are unavailable now.
http://www.amazon.com/Mass-Effect-Trilogy-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYBL6
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:
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:
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 have one friend who plays all the time. That might just be enough.
And ok! Would this be a good way to go about it?
I love the Halo series. I played it with my older brothers all the time. We would play it whenever we were all together and as we have gotten older and have moved further away from each other, it is still something that brings us together. I currently have my girlfriend's copy of Halo 4 (she let me borrow it while I was recovering from surgery and she lives 5 hours away) and I need to get my own copy so I can play with her when she's 5 hours away and so I can continue to play Live with my older brother. So I am linking you to Halo 4
Eggplant Wizard
Probably this one, its used:
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYX8W/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ&amp;qid=1376549705&amp;s=merchant&amp;sr=1-2
Its used->http://www.amazon.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYX8W/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&amp;m=A2L77EE7U53NWQ
Sometimes Amazon price drops last for just a moment. Check out the graph: http://camelcamelcamel.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360/product/B0050SYX8W
So in other otherwords...
this: http://www.amazon.com/Air-Flo-Controller-Xbox-360-Wired/dp/B005761E70
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this: http://www.amazon.com/Wildfire-Combat-Command-Display-Wireless-Controller/dp/B005XXQGXE
"Shutup and take my money"
This is my 20 second Google clicking the first link. I'm sure there are also better ones https://www.amazon.com/Air-Flo-Controller-Xbox-360-Wired/dp/B005761E70
I just got a controller with a fan in it off amazon, and love it. I was planning on getting a controller just for Dark Souls, but then the Steam summer sale happened...
If you are already paying the $20, might as well pay $35 and get wireless w/blutooth. - http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Wireless-Headset-Bluetooth/dp/B005FMLXW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1404778936&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=xbox+wireless+headset
This is for xbox -
tried to look up what console Just Jay was on, but he doesn't appear in the roster.Nvmind, I was just impatient while the speadsheet loaded, he's on PS3
Are there any recommended Bluetooth headsets that just go on one ear like the 360 wireless headset did: Xbox 360 Wireless Headset with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FMLXW2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kuTJxbTFAA2WR
I'm not looking for a huge gaming headset that covers both ears. Just something simple I can use in one ear and hear myself talk. I'd listen to it for chat audio and regular game sound through my speakers.
Are you referring to this?
There aren't any solid solutions that will be both device agnostic and inexpensive, unfortunately. If you end up sticking with the X360, my favorite has been the XBox 360 Wireless Headset. Alternatively I had an extra set of Plantronics M Series earloop and eartips that I stuck onto the 'set and I find them to be much more comfortable / better at remaining in place. In all, with the optional kit, can run you from $25-$40 (sometimes you'll find a dirt cheap sale on the communicators somewhere, especially for like the MW3 edition). Personally I wouldn't go any higher in cost for an X360 solution, unless you go full-blown with an Astro Mixamp Pro and a favorite, high quality headset (expect to spend anywhere from $200-$500 altogether, or higher if you go really nuts).
A solid, dollar for dollar, PC / PS4 solution would be to get the SteelSeries v2 paired with an adapter like this ($60-$80 solution, depending). The DS4 has a 3.5mm jack that will support in-game sound as well as chat. The downside to it is it's a little underpowered. A lot of people don't have issues with it, but I'm rather picky. Thankfully the SteelSeries v2 only has a 32 Ohm impedance and an accompanying low-ish sensitivity level. So they don't take much to drive, but still -- to me the sounds for anything on the DS4 are a little muddy. To forego it, you would need to spend a little more money. Next step up, which works great for the PS4, would be the Sony Wireless Gold for around $80, but while it's a great solution for the PS4 I find it subpar on the PC. To get better sound out of the PS4 you would have to go the Astro Mixamp Pro route.
For PS4 you could also go the opposite direction in pricing and get the $12 PS Vita Earbuds and just shove those in the DS4 jack. While still an inline mic (will be picking up a lot of ambient noise) these are far better than what you can get out of the packaged earbud / mic with the PS4. If your soundcard doesn't support mic input via the headphone jack and only has the separate 3.5mm, can always use another adapter that goes in the reverse. Or just simply save up for a different headset for PC.
FYI This wireless head set works with the dongle I love it because then I dont have to use yet another usb slot
I have Tritton Warheads for when I'm playing Call of Duty or Battlefield, but I just use the Microsoft Wireless Headset for other games. Never had a complaint about my voice volume, and I love always having a wireless headset.
Was the console one of the older "phat" models? Looks like this . If so, and provided is has that kind of hump, you can buy an Xbox 360 Data Transfer Cable . I'd also like to note that this will also work for a slim models hard drive but I don't recall if the slim models came with one or if it was an add in later. Hope this helps ya and good luck.
You'd have to buy one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-Transfer-Cable/dp/B005LBDOLA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1419639167&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=xbox+transfer+cable
There are cheaper non Microsoft ones but I cannot vouch for them.
a transfer cable will work, as long as you get the revised version that has the proper end for the hard drive used by the 360 S and E consoles.
But as /u/bemon mentioned, if you don't have a lot to transfer, it's probably cheaper and easier just to use a USB drive.
http://www.amazon.com/SoulCalibur-Arcade-FightStick-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B006EJ38X2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1382361214&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=mad+catz+soul+calibur
I got this a few days ago and I am very, very satisfied with my purchase.
These are an absolute steal for $100 (even more so if you can find it locally for cheaper as I did) because they use the same components as they do in the TE sticks, which are upwards of $200 on some of them.
The button layout took no more than 15 minutes to get used to, so don't be put off by it if you were used to the American style layout.
I can't recommend this stick enough. The art may be terrible (a little time and effort can fix that), and the hardware may not be as good as Sanwa parts, but its definately worth $40.
I'm really hard on mine, and I finally managed to make a button stop working after almost a year of owning it. The best part about it is that you can drop in high-quality Sanwa parts when the stock stuff wears out.
And I have absolutely no idea why the Xbox 360 version is $100. You can get a Soul Calibur V stick (I believe that's the TE) on Amazon for that much.
This seem like a good thread to mention it that the Madcatz SCV stick is currently on sale for 70$ on amazon. It seems like an absolute steal to me considering it has full sanwa parts.
I have been wanting to play South Park: The Stick of Truth so bad, and it's just sitting there out of my price range, taunting me.
Listen, this is lazy but you should really just get The Stick of Truth especially if it's on your list. :P
Dang Girl
they did the same thing to stick of truth:
http://www.amazon.com/South-Park-Stick-Truth-Xbox-microsoft/dp/B006IOAHTQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1398188050&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=stick+of+truth+xbox
Non-mobile: http://www.amazon.com/South-Park-Stick-Truth-Xbox-microsoft/dp/B006IOAHTQ
I really want to play South Park: The Stick of Truth for the simple reason that I've heard it's really fun and hilarious, and I need something like that in my life. :) Also, based on the description it has loads of options for character customization and that's one of my favorite things to go do in a game.
Ok, so my favorite game is one that I KNOW you've already played, but let's just go on and on about how lovely Skyrim is, shall we? 100's of hours of quality immersive entertainment with replay value unparalleled. So many different ways to play and different weapons and armor to choose from. Just thinkin' bout it makes me want to start another playthrough. Sheesh.
Dunno if answering this on tuesday itself is too late or not but..
The Skulduggery Pleasant Books are a good read if you're into magic and fantasy stuff c:
And as for what I'd like from my wishlist if I win.. I'm not sure how the price converts to $, but Bioshock Ultimate Rapture Edition is £27.99 on my wishlist c:
Hope this helps you, good luck finding something to buy yourself! :D
20 Bucks on Amazon too.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WI7V9E/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
Bioshock: Ultimate Rapture Edition.
Firstly, I always read this as "Ultimate Raptor Edition." Which is fantastic because adding raptors into Bioshock would be the most awesome thing since sliced bread!
Elsewise, it would be a huge sentimental thing to me to have these games in physical copy. I have played the trilogy (Bioshock, Bioshock 2 and Infinite) on Steam. I didn't really get into gaming until a couple years ago, besides handheld games & Oregon Trail. So Bioshock was one of the first games I looked at and knew that I wanted to play. I had never heard a single review, no one had ever recommended it to me, nothing. I walked into that game with an open mind and my mind was blown.
The graphics, the gameplay, and the storyline were all so cool to me! I had never in my life been so engrossed in a game. I sat for hours just pouring over stupid minute details like searching trashcans, killing Splicers in different ways for achievements... everything! It was the first time I realized that games were not just for fat pimply nerds who wanted to make something un-fun because of the amount of analyzation and plot-hole nitpicking required to adequately bitch with other people, hammering away on keyboards, bitching with other people in fan forums. Games are for anyone willing to buy into a storyline, uncover details, make ethics-based choices, have a twitchy pinky finger from hitting "Shift" to bring up menus, and stare at a bright computer screen until they nodded off from exhaustion.
I was finally at home. I began to outwardly embrace my nerd. Screw the girls who held me at arm's length because I knew details of the Original Star Trek universe! Overzealous Firefly fans became friends. I wear superhero tshirts and can answer the trivia questions of the dudes who think I'm just a bandwagon "geek."
I own a goddamn Hanes blue manual for every incarnation of the USS Enterprise. I cross-stitched a "Home is where the [picture of xbox controller] is" because I could.
And all because of Bioshock. I was finally at peace with my dorky self because of a game that opened my eyes.
Eggplant Wizard
Is this the rapture pack you were talking about? http://www.amazon.com/BioShock-Ultimate-Rapture-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B009WI7V9E/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1383011720&amp;sr=8-5&amp;keywords=bioshock I haven't played the DLC actually but the online PS+ one seems like a better deal to me. Unless you greatly prefer physical games.
Depending on how much you're willing to spend, the Ultimate Rapture Edition includes Minerva's Den on disc.
Thanks for the info! Would https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6 be decent? Sadly I live in a pretty small community and I doubt there's much of an FGC presence.
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6/ref=sr_1_5?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468559992&amp;sr=1-5&amp;keywords=fight+stick
Is this still worth it? Even though it seems like it still has compatibility issues with win 7?
whats making you come from pad to stick?
The Hori rap4 is an great choice, the sony venom is good but you may want to mod it a little, some places have been having razor atroxes for sales for around 80-90 and u can buy a converter for 40
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For PS4 users looking for a higher quality stick but can spend more there is the HORI and for PC and much cheaper is the razer atrox.
PS4: HORI Pro 4 for 239.99
For PC: Razor Atrox Arcade stick for 79.99
Also if you're only playing on PC you probably can't get a better price than this for a premium stick (no, the issues with PS4 prototypes didn't suddenly make this stick bad):
https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Atrox-Arcade-Stick-Xbox-360/dp/B00DHF3NS6
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I bought a used Madcatz SFIV stick on eBay. It works OK -- I've since bought a second used one and between the two have one that works.
However, not too long ago, Amazon had the Atrox Razer for Xbox 360/PC for just $89.
I've found that my Atrox arcade stick is leaps and bounds a far better product than the Madcatz ones. The Madcatz one just feels cheap: the buttons, the stick, event the base, it just feels cheap.
Compared to the Madcatz, the Atrox is heavier, on all accounts. It's much bigger, the buttons are heavier, and have more push in their depression (albeit much more sensitive than the Madcatz). Just my experience, but I'm always looking for deals on the Atrox to pick up another one.
Are you sure? Some people are saying that even the 360 version has a problem: RT and LT buttons don't work. I think that means right trigger and left trigger, so PPP and KKK.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DHF3NS6
I apologize. I thought they were the same.
This should be it https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518475394&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=afterglow%2Bxbox%2B360%2Bcontroller&amp;th=1
Most people use TeamSpeak, Skype, or Discord when playing with others
I would get a Xbox controller as most games use it as a base (I use the Xbox 360 Afterglow controller)
Here are the free games I've played. I highly recommend Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion, but all of them are pretty good
If you want to see games I recommend (but aren't free) just tell me =)
https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Green/dp/B00EZKNSTQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522924195&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=360+xbox+green+controller
https://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_4?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1522924210&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=360+xbox+blue+controller
I don't think that PCSX2 and SCPServer are related, since PCSX2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator and SCPServer is a DS4 connector. However, I've read a lot about the usefulness of the PS4 controller for gaming and from what I've read, you're better of using a Xbox controller because microsoft acually supports that. I find it kinda strange that this sub recommended you the PS4 controller since steam doesn't fully support it, while is does support a Xbox controller for most games.
You might want to sell your PS4 controller on Ebay and check if there are any cheap Xbox controllers for sale, or look at some aftermarket controllers like this one
I myself bought the console because I was a peasant and now I just use it for some exclusives and now and then to use the controllers on my pc.
yes i do the same thing here is what i use http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1420963698&amp;sr=8-13&amp;keywords=xbox+360+controller
I have an Afterglow(Blue) Wired Xbox 360 controller that I'd be willing to trade.
Looks like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Afterglow-Wired-Controller-Xbox-360-Blue/dp/B00EZKNT18
Here it is. This is the E model one, which is the latest. Comes with Tomb Raider and Halo 4 for free. This one is the S model and comes with Darksiders 2 and Batman Arkham City, but it's pricier.
Isn't the cheapest but just an example,
https://www.amazon.com.au/Controller-Stand-Holder-Mount-Switch/dp/B077PSYLDD/ref=asc_df_B077PSYLDD/?tag=googleshopmob-22&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=341793816392&amp;hvpos=1o2&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=6908132165016724853&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9069101&amp;hvtargid=pla-567919562382&amp;psc=1
These:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B077PSYLDD?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image
Thanks man. It's this one but I think there are probably some cheaper options too
I am not being a dick but Halo 3 is cheap as hell. Yeah of course free is always better.
On gamestop its $7 used and $20 new. If you hate gamestop on amazon its $12 used and $18 new.
Or if you want you can spend $14 for ODST new and get the Halo3 multiplayer with all maps instead of waiting for M$'s bullshit.
For any game with an online mode, buying it used will be obsolete by the end of this year. For the rest, eh, buying used games is jank. Can't speak to canada, but Amazon almost makes up the price difference here in the US. Plus the dudes that made the game get some money.
Case in point, tons of games on Amazon have $ off your next game promotions, for instance this. Because of those, my God of War 3 preorder is currently at $26.99.
Better option.
This guy is a prime example. There are plenty of copies available of new games. I have been in gamestops grabbed a brand new game and a used copy. The used copy was 10 dollars more. It has nothing to do supply and demand and has everything to do with people are stupid. A lot of people don't comparison shop. They just grab what they think is the best deal.
Here are some new copies right here...http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013RATNM
THIS is a better option. These bad boys last a good 35-40 hours between having to swap em out. I got it along with THIS for my two 360 controllers and I couldn't be happier.
Some reviews are as you say, but that is just a subset and halo 4 recieved good reviews from EVERYONE, even on sites that the reviews are based on user scores. It also got great customer reviews. You've just been on this subreddit to long not to see that. The only people that don't like it are the people that don't have much interest in the campaign and only care about multiplayer.
You can just look at amazon and wiki to see how good the critic and customer reviews are. Might surprise you to get out of this subs hate circlejerk of the game for a change.
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360-Standard-Game/dp/B0050SYX8W/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1381778863&amp;sr=1-2&amp;keywords=halo+4
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_4#Critical_reception
Multiplayer population does not show how good a game is. Shows how addictive the multiplayer is, that is all.
With Prime, you get free shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-4-Xbox-360/dp/B0050SYX8W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1369434739&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=halo
Then buy the old Xbox 360 HDD:
500GB HDD 500G External Hard Dive Disk for Microsoft XBOX 360(not Compatible with Xbox 360 Slim)(500GB)
$60
Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable $20
Amazon.com says December 31 2013
I want it badly
Which is why they should make it so you unlock the game permanently if you spend $X or more on DLC. I'm not gonna spend $10 on Minerva's Den for Bioshock 2 if I can get the double pack with all DLC for ~$20 and actually keep the game.
She maybe love to have A XBOX 360 (from Amazon) ?
$30 too expensive?
This is working pretty well for me for the time being.
Time for a new one.