Xbox 360 console picture from the MTV show

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sat May 07, 2005 4:42 pm

So those leaks a few weeks back were correct.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sat May 07, 2005 4:43 pm

White...yuck. Oh well...it'll still be badass.

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Sat May 07, 2005 5:26 pm

I hope that thing isn't as big as it looks. It looks like it's wider than the old PS2 and twice as thick. It almost looks like my old Akai vcr standing on its side.

Herbsinator · Post by **Herbsinator** » Sat May 07, 2005 5:26 pm

I wonder if that little web cam comes with it or not? Also it would be sweet if they included that headset aswell. But they probably won't and they will be about 50 bucks a pop.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sat May 07, 2005 5:49 pm

Badgun wrote:I hope that thing isn't as big as it looks. It looks like it's wider than the old PS2 and twice as thick. It almost looks like my old Akai vcr standing on its side.

Here is a comparison someone at GAF did. Seems reasonable since they used the disc tray.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sat May 07, 2005 5:53 pm

Herbsinator wrote:I wonder if that little web cam comes with it or not? Also it would be sweet if they included that headset aswell. But they probably won't and they will be about 50 bucks a pop.

From what I recall at the GDC (Game Dev Conference) most people were reporting the web cam/headset would be included (since both can be used with games, even for those who do not play online). The only option would be the hard drive.

Here is the Remote Control

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sat May 07, 2005 6:02 pm

Closeup of the controller

Atxj · Post by **Atxj** » Sat May 07, 2005 7:03 pm

I can't see the right side of the controller bdaughty, did they do away with the white and black buttons or did they relocate them to the back near the triggers?

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sat May 07, 2005 7:15 pm

AtXj wrote:I can't see the right side of the controller bdaughty, did they do away with the white and black buttons or did they relocate them to the back near the triggers?

Yep the B/W buttons are at the top of the controller, right above the shoulder buttons. For those wondering about the 1, 2, 3, 4 -> it is probably there because they are using wireless controllers (representing which controller is "x" player). The thing in the middle is rumored to be a quick lauch to XBL, but hopefully it will do more then that.

vinny-b · Post by **vinny-b** » Sun May 08, 2005 12:03 am

thanx.

so, is this unit white or silver? To my eyes, it looks silver. Tho, i know a while back the controller picture was white.

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sun May 08, 2005 12:25 am

vinny-b wrote:thanx.

so, is this unit white or silver? To my eyes, it looks silver. Tho, i know a while back the controller picture was white.

I would say it looks silver.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Sun May 08, 2005 9:31 am

Or, for the seeing impaired....

http://img192.echo.cx/my.php?image=vs2yx.jpg

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sun May 08, 2005 12:06 pm

If Xbox360 comes with remote and rechargeable wireless controllers, that's pretty damn good value (assuming the base configuration is no more than $300).

I believe it can be laid on its side right? May be weird with the concave sides but that will fit in better in entertainment centers than leaving it upright.

Heat and fan noise should be some concern. Suppose to have multicore 3 GHz CPU as well as a 400-500 Mhz GPU. PS3 will also probably run hot and noisy. Watch Nintendo find a way to make the Revolution fan-less.

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Sun May 08, 2005 1:02 pm

wco81 wrote: Heat and fan noise should be some concern. Suppose to have multicore 3 GHz CPU as well as a 400-500 Mhz GPU. PS3 will also probably run hot and noisy. Watch Nintendo find a way to make the Revolution fan-less.

That's the one thing I really dislike about the current XBox. After my DVD player crapped out, I decided to just use my XBox and wait for HD-DVD to gain hold. But the damn thing is so loud, I never really noticed it when playing. Trying to watch a quiet film, you can really hear it.

laurenskye · Post by **laurenskye** » Sun May 08, 2005 2:09 pm

Didn't the PS2 have lots of problems with disk drives failing when it was placed on its side?

Did they keep the great analog triggers or go to the crappy PS2 style as reported?

bdoughty · Post by **bdoughty** » Sun May 08, 2005 2:36 pm

laurenskye wrote:Didn't the PS2 have lots of problems with disk drives failing when it was placed on its side?

Did they keep the great analog triggers or go to the crappy PS2 style as reported?

Nope triggers are there.

Yes WCO the console can be placed vertical or horizontal.

Remote Control now includes a handy on/off button... Horray!

Sudz · Post by **Sudz** » Sun May 08, 2005 2:49 pm

when can i preorder this f***er?

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Sun May 08, 2005 3:14 pm

Remote Control now includes a handy on/off button... Horray!

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