Legend_in_blue Posted 29 December 2008 Posted 29 December 2008 I have had a look at all of the downloadable stuff in live. I have to say, this is pretty impressive. Although, since it costs you money, it ought to be expected. One (daft) question, 'how do you get hold of these G's to download stuff?' Once the free subscription is up for the month, what's the best way about getting it up and running all the time? Currently downloading Gears 2 to the harddrive. This should be fun. Watch out, I'm an expert.
The Reverend Posted 29 December 2008 Posted 29 December 2008 I have had a look at all of the downloadable stuff in live. I have to say, this is pretty impressive. Although, since it costs you money, it ought to be expected. One (daft) question, 'how do you get hold of these G's to download stuff?' Once the free subscription is up for the month, what's the best way about getting it up and running all the time? Currently downloading Gears 2 to the harddrive. This should be fun. Watch out, I'm an expert. Excellent choice sir, well done. Get yourself onto ebay, and put in live 12 month subscription or something along those lines. It'll cost you about 25-30 quid, for 12 months, and usually they give you an extra month, so 13 months in total. They'll email you a code which you put in on your xbox and it will give you your subscription. I've used this method, and i've also used this method for getting the G's you talk about - (Microsoft points) - G's are what you get ewhen you unlock achievements. Microsoft points are purchased - normally about 17-20 quid for 2100 points, which will give you a few arcade games. I've bought 4200 points twice now - they're well worth it. Theres some fantastic games available on the arcade. Something along these lines... Also - Gears of War 1 first!!
Legend_in_blue Posted 29 December 2008 Posted 29 December 2008 Excellent choice sir, well done. Get yourself onto ebay, and put in live 12 month subscription or something along those lines. It'll cost you about 25-30 quid, for 12 months, and usually they give you an extra month, so 13 months in total. They'll email you a code which you put in on your xbox and it will give you your subscription. I've used this method, and i've also used this method for getting the G's you talk about - (Microsoft points) - G's are what you get ewhen you unlock achievements. Microsoft points are purchased - normally about 17-20 quid for 2100 points, which will give you a few arcade games. I've bought 4200 points twice now - they're well worth it. Theres some fantastic games available on the arcade. Something along these lines... Also - Gears of War 1 first!! Sound. I will try this out. Is it possible to get these 'microsoft points' elsewhere?
The Reverend Posted 29 December 2008 Posted 29 December 2008 Sound. I will try this out. Is it possible to get these 'microsoft points' elsewhere? You mean in shops or at places like Play.com? Yeah, you can. It works just the same, you'll get a card with a code on, difference is on ebay you just get the code emailed straight to you.
Legend_in_blue Posted 29 December 2008 Posted 29 December 2008 You mean in shops or at places like Play.com? Yeah, you can. It works just the same, you'll get a card with a code on, difference is on ebay you just get the code emailed straight to you. Cool. I take it you can enter your card details through live and download stuff that way? You then get billed for what you download on your card statement I would assume. Just downloaded the marble blast trial and that's quite addictive. Looks great on the tv too.
The Blur Posted 29 December 2008 Posted 29 December 2008 has it got a scart connection? More likely not, I will have a look tomorrow
The Reverend Posted 30 December 2008 Posted 30 December 2008 Cool. I take it you can enter your card details through live and download stuff that way? You then get billed for what you download on your card statement I would assume.Just downloaded the marble blast trial and that's quite addictive. Looks great on the tv too. Yeah i think so, but i think it has to be a credit card, i thought asbout it but i only have a debit card, plus its more expensive if you buy it from Microsoft e.g 12 month Live Subscription from Microsoft = £35 - £40 - off ebay = £25. Same goes for points. I've just had a Fallout sesh. Love that game. What do you think about gamerpoints? I personally think its genius from Microsoft, adds so much replay value to a game, even though at the end of the day Gamerscore means nothing, you want to get achievements. I think its quality.
Alexikokopops Posted 30 December 2008 Posted 30 December 2008 yup Keen, I'm going to have to improve slightly first though. I've been playing Pro Evo for the past six years! Excellent choice sir, well done. Get yourself onto ebay, and put in live 12 month subscription or something along those lines. It'll cost you about 25-30 quid, for 12 months, and usually they give you an extra month, so 13 months in total. They'll email you a code which you put in on your xbox and it will give you your subscription. I've used this method, and i've also used this method for getting the G's you talk about - (Microsoft points) - G's are what you get ewhen you unlock achievements. Microsoft points are purchased - normally about 17-20 quid for 2100 points, which will give you a few arcade games. I've bought 4200 points twice now - they're well worth it. Theres some fantastic games available on the arcade. Something along these lines... Also - Gears of War 1 first!! Zavvi are doing a years Live subscription for £30 (£10 off) if you can't be bothered with eBay
Legend_in_blue Posted 31 December 2008 Posted 31 December 2008 Ok, I am getting to know this piece of kit quite nicely now. I need some ideas though on what's good to get, exclusive wise, and the best price. I want: 1 - a decent racer. 2 - a decent RPG. These are my priorities. Any advice on what's best, please let me know. Any other game recommendations which were released in say, 2006/7, let me know also. Cheers.
GLC Posted 31 December 2008 Posted 31 December 2008 Ok, I am getting to know this piece of kit quite nicely now. I need some ideas though on what's good to get, exclusive wise, and the best price.I want: 1 - a decent racer. 2 - a decent RPG. These are my priorities. Any advice on what's best, please let me know. Any other game recommendations which were released in say, 2006/7, let me know also. Cheers. i thought you said a decent raper
Legend_in_blue Posted 31 December 2008 Posted 31 December 2008 i thought you said a decent raper Decent 'R' 'A' 'C' 'E' 'R'. And no, I don't know any decent rappers. Just been looking for a good deal on microsoft points. Bit tricky. Amazon are doing 4200 for £32.99. Anybody know of anywhere else you can get 'em cheap? (Not including eBay).
coale39 Posted 1 January 2009 Posted 1 January 2009 Ok, I am getting to know this piece of kit quite nicely now. I need some ideas though on what's good to get, exclusive wise, and the best price.I want: 1 - a decent racer. 2 - a decent RPG. These are my priorities. Any advice on what's best, please let me know. Any other game recommendations which were released in say, 2006/7, let me know also. Cheers. Forza 2 for a simulation Racer. Could Fallout 3 be classed as a RPG?
hairy Posted 5 January 2009 Posted 5 January 2009 Ok, I am getting to know this piece of kit quite nicely now. I need some ideas though on what's good to get, exclusive wise, and the best price.I want: 1 - a decent racer. 2 - a decent RPG. These are my priorities. Any advice on what's best, please let me know. Any other game recommendations which were released in say, 2006/7, let me know also. Cheers. Decent racer - sim would br Forza 2 (£30 with 'free' controller), arcade racer would be grid
The Blur Posted 5 January 2009 Posted 5 January 2009 Tomb Raider: Underworld Opinons needed. The game came as a part of a package that I bought, I had played it a bit and would like to know other views on this
lildave3 Posted 5 January 2009 Posted 5 January 2009 I'm trying to find NBA Live 09 relatively cheap. Where to go?
Legend_in_blue Posted 5 January 2009 Posted 5 January 2009 Tomb Raider: UnderworldOpinons needed. The game came as a part of a package that I bought, I had played it a bit and would like to know other views on this My understanding was that it was a pretty solid game but is flawed thanks to some not so nice camera angles/turns.
Alexikokopops Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 I'm trying to find NBA Live 09 relatively cheap. Where to go? £26.98, but out of stock Cheapest place I can find apart from that is £35.99
Manwell Pablo Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 I've been giving very serious consideration to changing my gamer tag to Dot Cotton.
lildave3 Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 £26.98, but out of stockCheapest place I can find apart from that is £35.99 Where does it say out of stock on the GAME site? I'm tempted by this price. Unless Finners could nab me one even cheaper
Alexikokopops Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 Where does it say out of stock on the GAME site? I'm tempted by this price.Unless Finners could nab me one even cheaper It did earlier on, where it says "Delivery in 2-3 Working Days"
lildave3 Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 It did earlier on, where it says "Delivery in 2-3 Working Days" Ah, so it's now in stock Good work Alex, you're being a right FT helper today
Alexikokopops Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 Ah, so it's now in stock Good work Alex, you're being a right FT helper today It's either that or work!
Legend_in_blue Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 dont tell anyone but im getting an x-box in feb What did you say to me about 3 weeks ago?
GLC Posted 6 January 2009 Posted 6 January 2009 What did you say to me about 3 weeks ago? i take it back, my mate offered me it for £70 2 control pads, plus gears of war 2, fifa 09 its a pro system any good?
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