Post subject: New Xbox being unveiled in 35 minutes
Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 1:04 am
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For those that don't know, they will be showing a special on the new Xbox on MTV at 9:30 eastern time. They will be showing off all the spiffy features, and some footage from the new games.
Post subject: Re: New Xbox being unveiled in 35 minutes
Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 1:09 am
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C4Lukin wrote:
For those that don't know, they will be showing a special on the new Xbox on MTV at 9:30 eastern time. They will be showing off all the spiffy features, and some footage from the new games.
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Microsoft's second-generation video game console features a multicore 3.2GHz IBM PowerPC-based CPU, a custom ATI graphics chip, and multichannel surround sound. The unit has wireless controllers and offers 720p and 1080i support for all games. The system is Wi-Fi ready and has a detachable 20GB hard drive.
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I thought that Tony Hawk game looked like it could be on this generation's consoles...
I want to see what Nintendo has up its sleeve. They recently stated that graphics have reached a plateau - and after seeing the 360, they may be right.
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IGN wrote:
The full official spec list is as follows:
An IBM PowerPC based CPU with 3 symmetrical cores running at 3.2 GHz each, packing the most-advanced artificial intelligence and physics processing available
A custom ATI Graphics processor and more than 512 MB of memory for high definition games and entertainment applications
All games optimized for 16:9 aspect ratio, HD Output (720p and 1080i); multichannel surround sound output
Detachable and upgradeable 20GB hard drive to download demos and trailers along with new game levels, maps, weapons, vehicles, skins, community-created content, and more; to rip music for playback and to listen to custom play lists in every game
A wireless controller with Microsoft-patented wireless technology; Xbox Guide Button on every controller, the launch pad that instantly connects gamers to their games, friends, and music and to power on or power off Xbox 360 without leaving the couch
Gamer Profile software that remembers what players have achieved in games
Instant, out-of-the-box access to Xbox Live, including: a built-in Ethernet port for connectivity; Xbox Live Marketplace for downloadable content; a Message Center to receive voice and video messages from friends; ability to talk to friends, even while watching movies or listening to music; and an Xbox Live Headset
3 USB 2.0 ports for Xbox Live Camera peripheral; to plug in wired game controllers that are also common for Windows PCs; to stream media from any portable media device, digital camera, and Windows XP PC
Progressive-scan DVD movie playback out of the box; DVD and CD music and photo playback out of the box; support for DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, WMA CD, MP3 CD, JPEG Photo CD
Windows Media Center Extender built in to access recorded TV (including high definition) and digital movies (including high definition), music, video and photos stored on Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PCs through any Xbox 360
Support for up to four wireless game controllers and an optional Universal Media Remote with Windows® XP Media Center Edition Button for Media Center Edition functionality
Support for Xbox 360 Wireless Network Adapter via 802.11b, g and a
Interactive, full screen 3D visualizers
Two memory unit ports to save data on portable memory units, starting at 64 MB
Detachable Face so each console can be personalized
Parental Controls to restrict the games and movies that are played; Xbox Live controls to manage Friends List, voice and video communication, and Gamer Profile sharing
Anyone check the pics in the official site? A controller with shoulder buttons and triggers! *drool
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