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SniperGuy · 11-13-2003, 05:43 PM

Sugery looms next week, and I may or may not be receiving an xbox bundle tommorow. So a few questions:

1) The Xbox bundle claims to come with 2 months of free xbox live, does it include the disc to set up xbox live? What does the actual live kit cost and come with thus far?

2) What are some good games to relieve boredom that don't require too much thought, seeing as how i'll be half drugged to death?

3) Anything else that would be great to pass time in a half-drugged stupor?

And for those of you that are wondedering, i'll be having my second total ear reconstruction, as the 3 little bones have broken again, and my eardrum has 2 holes. This has happened before, i've also had a clestetoma, and tubes, and a doctor ripped one of the tubes out before it was supposed to come out, causing all the other problems.

(I apologize for sticking this in the wrong forum a minute ago.

mrquackers · 11-13-2003, 06:37 PM

* SSX 3 is a great game that doesn't require too much thought - though it's not online. (Amped is, but I haven't played that yet.)

* KOTOR's a hell of a lot of fun, but probably not great if you're not all there.

* Kung Foo Chaos is a great platformer that requires no firing neurons, though if laughing will hurt, steer clear.

Those should get you started.

SniperGuy · 11-13-2003, 06:42 PM

Well i've got a PS2 for SSX 3, having played the others on it as well, making control easier, and i've beaten KOTOR at my friends house (yeah, great game too), Kung Fu Chaos sound like a winner though.

DazedMage · 11-14-2003, 06:58 PM

I know I know, this is stupid. But Halo is a givin, if you get an Xbox, you have to get it. Just my opinion.

Also, what type of games do you like? I like the FPS Shoot'em up games!

I thought the X-Box Live was pretty much plug'n'play. But I have never had it, so I couldn't tell you much there.

I just looked on Google real quick and did find this.

Quote:

Q: What's needed for online play?
A: Xbox LIVE!, a subscription package from Microsoft is required for online play. It retails at $50 and comes with a one year subscription. The Xbox LIVE! starter kit includes the Xbox LIVE! installation disc along with your one year subscription and a voice communicator (headset) for communication during online play. Keep in mind that a broadband connection (Cable Modem or DSL) is required to take advantage of this. There is no narrowband support.

Q: Can I download stuff through Xbox LIVE?
A: Yes you can. You can download patches, levels, characters, or whatever that the developers of the game make. This depends on the game though. Not each and every game has downloads.

you can find the website here.

SniperGuy · 11-14-2003, 08:28 PM

I got it, and Live, thanks guys. It's pretty cool, and it's basically plug and play, but you need a credit card despite having 12 months free. Bah.

j03th3j3w · 11-15-2003, 12:03 AM

Halo- great game...in my opinion its the best game on Xbox. you dont have to think too much.. but it is really fast paced... and you can play against other ppl via Xbox Live...

Prophecy · 11-15-2003, 07:06 PM

Halo doesn't support Xbox live, maybe your thinking of another game...

Lasereth · 11-15-2003, 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by Prophecy
Halo doesn't support Xbox live, maybe your thinking of another game...

You can play Halo against other people using a few programs on the Internet. I can't remember what they're called right now, but all ya need is a network connection that is connected to the Internet, a computer with the program installed, and the XBox going into the network as well. You run the program from the PC, then join the online games from the XBox. The lag is craptacular unless everyone playing has broadband, though.

-Lasereth

hahaha · 11-16-2003, 12:35 PM

Xbox connect is one of the things Lasereth is referring to, you can always find games going on it, but theres almost always lag. Gamespy has a xbox client too, I dont know the name of it though. You need to have your xbox on a network with your computer that is connected to the internet. This may mean that you need a 2nd networking card, if you want to plan ahead. Also a crossover ethernet cable if you dont have a switch/router/hub and a patch ethernet cable if you do.

Prophecy · 11-16-2003, 09:37 PM

Gamespy's Xbox system is called Xbox Tunnel.

theburner · 11-17-2003, 01:47 PM

I am addicted to Live, I can't quit playing Ghost Recon, Rainbow6, TopSpin, Crimson Skies... ARGH... Never Tried any of the Xbox Live emulators... Patiently waiting for Halo2 rather than trying Halo over Lan over PC...

TinniT · 11-17-2003, 07:54 PM

I can't understand why people keep saying, "Its not that great if you don't have broadband" etc etc.

Are you all telling me that there are people who play Xbox Live *without* cable or DSL? If So, are they CRAZY? And how come I've never come across these types?

AS far as Halo over Lan over PC - it seems complicated at first, but its actually quite simple, and very rewarding int he end.

theburner · 11-18-2003, 09:51 AM

<b> TinniT </b>
Best of my knowledge you can't run Live over anything but Broadband. However, you can use dialup if you use Xbox Tunnel or any of the others.. LAG FEST. Even with 1024down and 248 up I can host 4 to 6 on live. T1 is REQUIRED for most games w/ 8 or more players. Live is very bandwidth intensive.

11-13-2003, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
SniperGuy Upright	Xbox Question. Sugery looms next week, and I may or may not be receiving an xbox bundle tommorow. So a few questions: 1) The Xbox bundle claims to come with 2 months of free xbox live, does it include the disc to set up xbox live? What does the actual live kit cost and come with thus far? 2) What are some good games to relieve boredom that don't require too much thought, seeing as how i'll be half drugged to death? 3) Anything else that would be great to pass time in a half-drugged stupor? And for those of you that are wondedering, i'll be having my second total ear reconstruction, as the 3 little bones have broken again, and my eardrum has 2 holes. This has happened before, i've also had a clestetoma, and tubes, and a doctor ripped one of the tubes out before it was supposed to come out, causing all the other problems. (I apologize for sticking this in the wrong forum a minute ago. __________________ I can't belive you read this.

11-13-2003, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrquackers Exhausted Location: Northeastern US - please send help!	* SSX 3 is a great game that doesn't require too much thought - though it's not online. (Amped is, but I haven't played that yet.) * KOTOR's a hell of a lot of fun, but probably not great if you're not all there. * Kung Foo Chaos is a great platformer that requires no firing neurons, though if laughing will hurt, steer clear. Those should get you started. __________________ "If you're walking on thin ice, you may as well go ahead and dance."

11-13-2003, 06:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
SniperGuy Upright	Well i've got a PS2 for SSX 3, having played the others on it as well, making control easier, and i've beaten KOTOR at my friends house (yeah, great game too), Kung Fu Chaos sound like a winner though. __________________ I can't belive you read this.

11-14-2003, 08:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
SniperGuy Upright	I got it, and Live, thanks guys. It's pretty cool, and it's basically plug and play, but you need a credit card despite having 12 months free. Bah. __________________ I can't belive you read this.

11-15-2003, 07:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Prophecy Oracle & Apollyon Location: Limbus Patrum	Halo doesn't support Xbox live, maybe your thinking of another game... __________________ La Disciplina È La Mia Spada, La Fede È Il Mio Schermo, Non salti Ciecamente In Incertezza, E Potete Raccogliere Le Ricompense.

11-15-2003, 12:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
j03th3j3w Tilted Location: crazy... would you like to join?	Halo- great game...in my opinion its the best game on Xbox. you dont have to think too much.. but it is really fast paced... and you can play against other ppl via Xbox Live...

11-16-2003, 12:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
hahaha Insane	Xbox connect is one of the things Lasereth is referring to, you can always find games going on it, but theres almost always lag. Gamespy has a xbox client too, I dont know the name of it though. You need to have your xbox on a network with your computer that is connected to the internet. This may mean that you need a 2nd networking card, if you want to plan ahead. Also a crossover ethernet cable if you dont have a switch/router/hub and a patch ethernet cable if you do. __________________ "find what's good and make it last" -Bouncing Souls

11-16-2003, 09:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Prophecy Oracle & Apollyon Location: Limbus Patrum	Gamespy's Xbox system is called Xbox Tunnel. __________________ La Disciplina È La Mia Spada, La Fede È Il Mio Schermo, Non salti Ciecamente In Incertezza, E Potete Raccogliere Le Ricompense.

11-17-2003, 01:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
theburner Canadian Beer Ambassador Location: Cumming, GA	I am addicted to Live, I can't quit playing Ghost Recon, Rainbow6, TopSpin, Crimson Skies... ARGH... Never Tried any of the Xbox Live emulators... Patiently waiting for Halo2 rather than trying Halo over Lan over PC... __________________ Take Off Eh!

11-17-2003, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
TinniT Crazy	I can't understand why people keep saying, "Its not that great if you don't have broadband" etc etc. Are you all telling me that there are people who play Xbox Live without cable or DSL? If So, are they CRAZY? And how come I've never come across these types? AS far as Halo over Lan over PC - it seems complicated at first, but its actually quite simple, and very rewarding int he end.

11-18-2003, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
theburner Canadian Beer Ambassador Location: Cumming, GA	<b> TinniT </b> Best of my knowledge you can't run Live over anything but Broadband. However, you can use dialup if you use Xbox Tunnel or any of the others.. LAG FEST. Even with 1024down and 248 up I can host 4 to 6 on live. T1 is REQUIRED for most games w/ 8 or more players. Live is very bandwidth intensive. __________________ Take Off Eh!