BF2S Forums Xbox 360 purchase

He said he wants FO3 and FC2, not or. If his computer is enough to run them decently, I'd say it'd be better to get the PC versions and stick to console exclusives for the 360 for the time being.

=NHB=Shadow wrote:

-Unless your modem has extra ethernet slots I think you'll be needing a router right? if you do get a router get a ethernet cable its way cheaper then a wireless adapter for the 360(Someone help me on this one)

As a matter of fact, the prices have evened out as of late for wired and wireless routers. I'd recommend a wireless router, as they're about the same price and you can use it as a wired anyway...

Unless the OP already has a wired router, in which case I'd run some CAT5e. This is purely objective, though. The distance from the 360 to the router may require a reel of CAT5e, some tools, and a bit of internet research and more trial and error if you're new at wiring. Even if a connection-ready cable can be found for a long length, it's still another hefty chunk of cash. Time and costs can add up, especially if there's someone in your house who hates the Borgish sight of wires drawn everywhere outside the walls.

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OP: I use the D-Link (which I also have CAT5e running out of) at home and Rosewill at the office to decent effect. The downside is that wireless isn't always as reliable as wired, but is pretty good for remote devices. If you plan to game online a ton with the 360, I don't think there's any avoiding it.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2009-01-11 11:05:16)

This is most likely a useless post, but anyway, you could plug your xbox to your computer to get internet and use your computer monitor for the screen. You would get internet and you wouldn't see any visible cables.

PS3 has free online, and a built-in wireless adapter.

Just throwing that out there...also I'd suggest getting FO3 & FC2 for PC, for X360 get racing games (if you don't have a wheel), sports games (skate, anything else) and console exclusives (like Ted is saying)

TBH, I'd buy Rock Band 2 over GH:WT if I were you.

a_reborn_vetaran wrote:

Damnit

I thought the solution would've been easier/cheaper...
I'm not allowed to do it by wiring (to much visible cables then)
I can't afford myself a wireless router togheter with an xbox and some games..

So..
And I suppose its not recommended to buy an xbox just for single-gameplay (= no multiplayer at all)

Slash FO3 and FC2 for a later date, and there's your router money. If you're not allowed to compensate for ugly wiring by using baseboard cable routers or pull cable through the walls and ceiling, then wireless it is.

I don't know about the physical layout of your place, or if you already have a wired router by your cable/DSL modem, where your computer is or where your TV is, so I can't be of too much help there. But it looks like aesthetics are going to be a limitation.

Personally, I have a PS3 (and a Wii on the way), but I don't have much of a use for the online components other than store exclusives and firmware updates. If you want to game online, I'd say the PS3 or PC's going to be your choice, but I'd then bear the unconscionable wrath of the XBoxxers (sorry guys, I'll get Fable 2 on PC).

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2009-01-11 14:59:53)

Your last option's the best. Save it for when you get a wireless router, but I wouldn't want to game on something that's specifically wireless to begin with.

TopHat01 wrote:

PS3 has free online

He wants an xbox 360, and you can't count on PSN to be free forever

a_reborn_vetaran wrote:

War Man wrote:

This is most likely a useless post, but anyway, you could plug your xbox to your computer to get internet and use your computer monitor for the screen. You would get internet and you wouldn't see any visible cables.

That is an option... But then I'd better just don't buy it... I can play the newest games on my pc.

I wanted to buy an Xbox especialy for our Bose surround system and our big Flat Tv.. That must be awesome

So.. I might just buy an xbox , but won't connect internet.

Edit: Or when we get wireless internet..

It's your choice.

a_reborn_vetaran wrote:

Or is it worth it to buy Guitar Hero 3 on the Pc perhaps? With guitar ofcourse

The xbox 360 has an achievement system for its, but if you don't care about that then go for whatever version you want.

Last edited by War Man (2009-01-12 15:05:19)

a_reborn_vetaran wrote:

And I suppose its not recommended to buy an xbox just for single-gameplay (= no multiplayer at all)

X360 has tons of awesome games that are fun for singleplayer. For instance, I only play GOW2 Horde occasionally, the singleplayer is much more fun.

unnamednewbie13 wrote:

Your last option's the best. Save it for when you get a wireless router, but I wouldn't want to game on something that's specifically wireless to begin with.

If you have a good wireless card like the one in the PS3 and my laptop (dunno how good the 360 one is) and a good wireless router then wireless is just as good for gaming, I get pings of <10 on my laptop with steam games and I have no lag myself on PSN other than games which just generally are laggy online.

Last edited by Vilham (2009-01-12 17:48:34)

phishman420 wrote:

Poseidon wrote:

I'm "upgrading" my 360 premium to a 360 (Jasper) Elite this week as well. I've been lucky to not get the RRoD on an '06 model, but I'm going to ensure I never do.

I'll take your old one. Thanks. :3

I actually will sell it to you if you want. It's been quite reliable for me and is still under warranty until Dec. of this year.

phishman420 wrote:

I'll trade you mine.

I'm gonna go with a "wat" followed by a "no" on that one.

Is it possible to do the following:

-Connect the Xbox on my Pc screen and ethernet cable (For Multiplay etc.) and download some games for putting on the Harddisk that's in it.
-Connect the Xbox on my Tv (for Singleplay) and use the games that I downloaded on the harddisk.

I know that this is not allowed, but is a possibility?