CronosBlade
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All I'm seeing everywhere is Wireless-N. Does this support G? I've not made the switch in the house yet.
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goldenpp72
Member
CronosBlade said:
Im sure it supports A/G/B/N
black_vegeta
Member
curls said:
Didn't know the 360 was a plate for food?
Digital-Hero
Member
curls said:
Are you planning to use your 360 as a dinner plate?
This system is a thing of beauty and not only that, it's better than the current models feature wise. (Built-in Wifi, Wifi N Support, 3 More USB's, Kinect Port, Touch Sensative Buttons, Quieter console, Glossy Case)
Microsoft improved for their slim while Sony basically took away. This is coming from a big Sony fan for 15 years and I must give credit to where it's due.
PopcornMegaphone
Banned
Foil said:
Retailers like selling cables. They're pure profit. That's when they pack shity cables, to please retailers.
Looks like MS is wanting to replace the current Arcade with a cheaper version of the 360 Slim.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/microsoft-working-on-cheaper-slim-360
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/microsoft-working-on-cheaper-slim-360
goldenpp72
Member
Question, what is wireless N anyways, and if I use it, can I still use devices that require G or B?
JaggedSac said:
That is not surprising. The arcade will launch with kinect this fall for the casual market. The elite is for those of us who wanted a new 360 now.
Personally I ordered my upgrade from amazon already..... primarily because I think I will be able to sell my current 360 for much more now than later in the year when the bundles are announced. So at beast all I would really do is get the same amount of money after any price drops - the lesser price my current 360 would bring later this year. Essentially I believe I will get a 360 slim + kinect now for the same "total" cost as this fall but I get to use the new 360 for the next 6 months. (who knows maybe the thing would rrod on me during that time which would make its value even less)
Preordered a 360 slim now for the release next month in europe. Will be my first 360.
Not really excited about kinect or anything else MS showed at e3, but most my friends got 360's and have no plans on buying ps3's. Suppose it will be my dudebro modern warfare multiplayer console.
Not really excited about kinect or anything else MS showed at e3, but most my friends got 360's and have no plans on buying ps3's. Suppose it will be my dudebro modern warfare multiplayer console.
black_vegeta
Member
goldenpp72 said:
N is dat fast new shit. Yes, you can still use it with your G/B wireless router.
Does anyone know, will gamestop let you transfer the stuff of your old hd to your new one when you trade in a system for a new one? I'm not sure how that would work, either temporarily setting up your new box in their store, or letting you take the old hd home, transfering, and then bringing it in when you're done...
right about now I'm considering trading in my current system in for credit toward one of the new ones so I can get hdmi and the new goodies, but keeping my 120g hard drive and then getting a current arcade system for the bedroom and attaching the hd to that. only problem is I don't have a wireless networking dongle to attach to it so I'd have to buy one for the new arcade. but if I can transfer off my hd, i'd just trade the hd in as well and maybe get one of the new arcades when they come out later in the year.
right about now I'm considering trading in my current system in for credit toward one of the new ones so I can get hdmi and the new goodies, but keeping my 120g hard drive and then getting a current arcade system for the bedroom and attaching the hd to that. only problem is I don't have a wireless networking dongle to attach to it so I'd have to buy one for the new arcade. but if I can transfer off my hd, i'd just trade the hd in as well and maybe get one of the new arcades when they come out later in the year.
Automatisch
Member
Ended up canceling my initial order because Amazon didn't really make it clear exactly WHEN it was going to be shipped, but when I get back from the beach next week I can't wait to mess with one of these. I'm also relieved you can just call MS up to transfer your licenses early since I'd have to wait til August.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I'm seriously considering upgrading, so I decided to take a look at the license transfer tool in advance. I signed in with my Live ID that I set up several years ago. It took me to a page where I was supposed to put in my DOB, country, and the gamertag I wanted. It said my gamertag is already taken. (No shit, MS.. by me) It won't let me go on unless I put in another one, but I already have hundreds of pieces of DLC tied to that gamertag. Am I fucked?
ChoklitReign
Member
I'm confused. If I have a 20GB 360 and a wireless controller, how much do I have to pay for the new one?Jtyettis said:
Talking about the Gamestop deal.
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
TAJ said:
Sounds like your GT was set up or associated with another Live ID at some point. Do you ever remember using a different Live ID? If not, I'd call and have them link your current GT to the Live ID you're using to login to the site with.
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jagowar said:
I bet the new arcade will be a different color than the new "elite". Those who hate the piano black finish enough may want to wait.
goldenpp72
Member
black_vegeta said:
I meant if I set my router to use N could a device like say, a nintendo DS, which uses B or G, work on that router?
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Only if it's a dual band router.goldenpp72 said:
soul creator
Member
TAJ said:
er, is it the same ID that's associated with your existing gamertag?
Not sure why it would ask you about a gamertag you wanted unless you were using a different live ID
MikeE21286
Member
ChoklitReign said:
Deal said:
If you only have one wireless controller, then you will be getting $130. If you are trading in two then you will receive $155 trade.
MikeE21286
Member
Piper Az said:
That's actually $170.
But it's still pretty decent for those looking to trade-up
sevenchaos
Banned
Been a long time since I've traded in a system to Gamestop. How thorough/picky are they usually when checking the system being traded in?
OldJadedGamer
Banned
Don't forget with that Gamestop deal you have to pay tax on the system still where as through Amazon it's tax free. In my state that's almost $25 bucks extra.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Jtwo said:
Holy SHIT.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
I turned on one of my 360's the other night (I bought a second used one just to use as a media center extender) and got that crazy graphical line stuff so I know it's just a matter of time before it shits the bed. I got it used too so I'm not sure how old it is but I only bought it for $100 bucks at the time. I should trade it in now.
Yeah, New York State hates you.
Amazon does trade in's too. I haven't added up how much it's worth for the whole set up though.
burgerdog said:
Yeah, New York State hates you.
Zachack said:
Amazon does trade in's too. I haven't added up how much it's worth for the whole set up though.
Digital-Hero
Member
Mine has shipped and will be coming to the studio (work). I may take some pics but I think you guys have seen enough.
cjelly said:
Most 802.11n Wireless Access Points (which are not necessarily routers) by default drop to 802.11g and 802.11b mode if a g or b device associates with them. A dual band router allows you to use one band for "n only" (so your n devices do not get punished in a mixed environment) and another band for b, g.
Digital-Hero said:
Mine has shipped and will be coming to the studio (work). I may take some pics but I think you guys have seen enough.
Is that Gamestop? I read they are shipping out now. Amazon seems to have been held up, but according to one post the early folks should be shipping out soon.
I've already got it preordered but I had a question, and I'm sorry if its been answered but, what are my choices to transfer my data to the new system? I know they said there's going to be a new transfer kit available at retail for 20 bucks, but can I use an old transfer kit?
PopcornMegaphone
Banned
Varshes said:
Use a flash drive if ya' got one
Digital-Hero
Member
Jtyettis said:
Yeah, it's Gamestop (ebgames.com to be exact). I did overnight shipping so I can get it tomorrow. Couldn't resist.
Manos: The Hans of Fate
Banned
Hmm, I'm tempted to do this, but not for the Slim. I got my 360 for exclusives, and until GOW3 and ME3 (well unless I get a great PC), I really have no use for it. I'm also moving in July so the extra space (and more so less wires) would be pretty useful.
I'd be able to get lets see
Xbox Arcade (only one controler) 100
Extra trade in deal for systems 25
20 Gig HD 30
I figure by the time GOW3 or ME3 hit, the new cheaper 360s slims will be out and I'll just get that. So about 155 bucks to spend on games. I'd say I'd get a DS, but that's sort of pointless at the moment. :lol
Sound like a good idea?
EDIT: Anyone find some place selling cheap wired controllers that you can make more trading in?
I'd be able to get lets see
Xbox Arcade (only one controler) 100
Extra trade in deal for systems 25
20 Gig HD 30
I figure by the time GOW3 or ME3 hit, the new cheaper 360s slims will be out and I'll just get that. So about 155 bucks to spend on games. I'd say I'd get a DS, but that's sort of pointless at the moment. :lol
Sound like a good idea?
EDIT: Anyone find some place selling cheap wired controllers that you can make more trading in?