The New XBox Live Expeirence - Page 2

DanGarion · 11-19-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich1033

Its streams in HD video but with just normal audio if I read correctly. Cant tell for myself as mine is out of commission with the RROD right now.

I'll have to confirm that later. I'm not sure if Netflix sends 5.1 so that would make sense, but maybe they will eventually some day.

RainMaker · 11-19-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRox

How is the quality? And you say they are HD?

It's surprisingly real good.

RainMaker · 11-19-2008, 10:03 PM

Question on this ability to put games directly on the hard drive. Does this mean I could borrow a game, put it on my HD, and be able to use it after I return the disc?

SirFozzie · 11-19-2008, 10:21 PM

No. Disc still has to be in the drive.

GoldenEagle · 11-19-2008, 11:14 PM

I am always up for a private game of FOFC Halo.

Pyser · 11-19-2008, 11:53 PM

uh, netflix faq says they have no hd content. where can i find it, if it does exist in hd?

DanGarion · 11-20-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyser

uh, netflix faq says they have no hd content. where can i find it, if it does exist in hd?

From what I can tell it depends on your internet connection, if it decides it can stream higher resolution it does it.

Pyser · 11-20-2008, 12:03 AM

cool. so how do we see which titles are available in hd?

Pyser · 11-20-2008, 12:12 AM

i found it. nevermind. cool.

SegRat · 11-20-2008, 12:18 AM

NFL Head Coach plays so much better off the hard drive.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-20-2008, 07:59 AM

Quick heads up. Don't bother installing Halo 3 to the HDD. It actually increases loading times.....

http://www.bungie.net/news/content.a...&wa=wsignin1.0

Fidatelo · 11-20-2008, 08:17 AM

Where do you guys see the Netflix stuff? Is it missing from my interface because I'm in Canada, or am I just not looking in the right place?

Oilers9911 · 11-20-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

I agree with BrianD. After I play a disc-based game, I sometimes want to play something else, but don't feel like getting off my ass to switch disks. So I'll just switch to playing a PSN download game to avoid getting up. Lazy gaming at its finest.

Jesus H....there's lazy and then there is ridiculously lazy. 15 seconds to get up and swap a disc maybe? Not just directed at you but....that's crazy talk.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-20-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Oilers9911

Jesus H....there's lazy and then there is ridiculously lazy. 15 seconds to get up and swap a disc maybe? Not just directed at you but....that's crazy talk.

Meh, to be honest, my daughter was taking a nap next to me and I didn't want to wake her up. But I agree, it's still lazy.

Eaglesfan27 · 11-20-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

Where do you guys see the Netflix stuff? Is it missing from my interface because I'm in Canada, or am I just not looking in the right place?

They have it noted that it is only where available, and I think it might be only available to American users at this point.

sachmo71 · 11-20-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Tried out the Netflix streaming.. very nice.

+1. This feature caused my wife to ask if we could buy a better tv for our game room. That is a major development.

Fidatelo · 11-20-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

They have it noted that it is only where available, and I think it might be only available to American users at this point.

Boooooo

dolfin · 11-20-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

+1. This feature caused my wife to ask if we could buy a better tv for our game room. That is a major development.

That IS major! My wife is excited about the Netflix too. Sounds like a good "family" Christmas present.

Pyser · 11-20-2008, 12:34 PM

i dont know if my internet isnt fast enough or what, but when i streamed the hd stuff it showed up in a very small window on my tv. i could stretch it, but it looked like crap. didnt play around with it much, though. might be some settings or something i missed, who knows.

kingnebwsu · 11-20-2008, 03:34 PM

A lot of the previews/reviews for the Netflix said they had trouble getting it to play in HD. I know IGN said something like that and also one other place that I forget.

Pyser · 11-21-2008, 02:57 AM

tried again tonight. i get 1 signal of bars when i try and stream hd. how disappointing. my hd window on my 42" tv comes up as seriously 12" or so. its pathetic. doubt i want to pay more to upgrade my cable internet speed.

dolfin · 11-21-2008, 07:44 AM

I didn't have any problems streaming HD last, but I am rather disappointed with the pared down library. Not just the HD content (which is not a great selection), but the SD library isn't all that impressive either. Hopefully, they'll expand their streaming library quickly.

Alan T · 11-21-2008, 08:09 AM

Is the netflix streaming over Xbox actually look like HD quality or just plays as HD, but still fuzzy? For the last year plus I just have streamed netflix through a computer hooked up to the tv via Svideo, and the quality has always looked fine to me, but the quality of some of their movies are pretty lousy. (originally netflix had only older stuff online play. only lately when they did that deal with starz did they start getting alot of new stuff).

dolfin · 11-21-2008, 08:20 AM

I only tried one random HD movie just to see if it worked and to check the quality. It looked like pretty good quality to me. If there were better titles, I'd be very happy.

MizzouRah · 11-21-2008, 09:02 PM

I really like the loading of games on the system.. now I need a 120 GB HD.

DanGarion · 11-21-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan T

Is the netflix streaming over Xbox actually look like HD quality or just plays as HD, but still fuzzy? For the last year plus I just have streamed netflix through a computer hooked up to the tv via Svideo, and the quality has always looked fine to me, but the quality of some of their movies are pretty lousy. (originally netflix had only older stuff online play. only lately when they did that deal with starz did they start getting alot of new stuff).

It looked pretty nice to me.

Cringer · 11-22-2008, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

All of them no, but the ones I've checked have been. 1080i to my TV from the 360.

Newer 360s have HDMI right? I guess the PS3 I got saves me from having to buy a new 360. XBox can have more of my money on the next generation.

MizzouRah · 11-22-2008, 11:30 AM

I love looking at all the FOFC characters!

Craigsca is actually a woman!

Marc Vaughan · 11-22-2008, 11:32 AM

Finally got around to playing with this - to me it sucks basically.

Things I hate:

* New interface is incredibly flicky/fiddly and I find myself selecting the wrong item quite often.
* Netflicks, why didn't they integrate this into your XboxLive sign in - they have credit on that account and a hookup to my card already no I can't be bothered to sign up to it thanks all the same.
* Filter by Genre now gone, I used to use my 360 for watching most stuff - but I'm a SciFi/Fantasy freak, there doesn't appear to be an easy filter to just show this stuff now.

In summary it means I'll actually bother checking out the PS-3's setup for TV/movie downloads for the first time at some point in the near future ... whereas before I was more than happy with the 360.

hawk4669 · 11-22-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

Things I hate:

* New interface is incredibly flicky/fiddly and I find myself selecting the wrong item quite often.

Same here. I really didn't have a problem with the old interface. Some called it "clunky" but I never personally had a problem with it.

If I'd have wanted a "Mii", I would've gotten a Wii.

Cheers!

cartman · 11-22-2008, 11:49 AM

If you hit the big Xbox button on your controller when you are at the new Dashboard, it brings up a menu system that is closer to old style menus that were in the 'classic' dashboard.

hawk4669 · 11-22-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

If you hit the big Xbox button on your controller when you are at the new Dashboard, it brings up a menu system that is closer to old style menus that were in the 'classic' dashboard.

My wife found that...and that's what we've been using.

Cheers!

Marc Vaughan · 11-22-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cartman

If you hit the big Xbox button on your controller when you are at the new Dashboard, it brings up a menu system that is closer to old style menus that were in the 'classic' dashboard.

I'll try that late - I liked the old interface a lot, it was simple and it worked (which is all I look for in a UI) ... the one one is very 'flash' .... but too fiddly for my liking.

11-19-2008, 10:21 PM	#54
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	No. Disc still has to be in the drive. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-19-2008, 11:14 PM	#55
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	I am always up for a private game of FOFC Halo. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

11-20-2008, 08:17 AM	#62
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Where do you guys see the Netflix stuff? Is it missing from my interface because I'm in Canada, or am I just not looking in the right place? __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

11-21-2008, 08:09 AM	#73
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	Is the netflix streaming over Xbox actually look like HD quality or just plays as HD, but still fuzzy? For the last year plus I just have streamed netflix through a computer hooked up to the tv via Svideo, and the quality has always looked fine to me, but the quality of some of their movies are pretty lousy. (originally netflix had only older stuff online play. only lately when they did that deal with starz did they start getting alot of new stuff). __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months. Last edited by Alan T : 11-21-2008 at 08:10 AM.

11-22-2008, 11:49 AM	#81
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	If you hit the big Xbox button on your controller when you are at the new Dashboard, it brings up a menu system that is closer to old style menus that were in the 'classic' dashboard. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

11-19-2008, 10:03 PM	#53
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Question on this ability to put games directly on the hard drive. Does this mean I could borrow a game, put it on my HD, and be able to use it after I return the disc?

11-19-2008, 11:53 PM	#56
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	uh, netflix faq says they have no hd content. where can i find it, if it does exist in hd?

11-20-2008, 12:03 AM	#58
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	cool. so how do we see which titles are available in hd?

11-20-2008, 12:12 AM	#59
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	i found it. nevermind. cool.

11-20-2008, 12:18 AM	#60
SegRat High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Oshkosh, WI	NFL Head Coach plays so much better off the hard drive.

11-20-2008, 07:59 AM	#61
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Quick heads up. Don't bother installing Halo 3 to the HDD. It actually increases loading times..... http://www.bungie.net/news/content.a...&wa=wsignin1.0

11-20-2008, 12:34 PM	#69
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	i dont know if my internet isnt fast enough or what, but when i streamed the hd stuff it showed up in a very small window on my tv. i could stretch it, but it looked like crap. didnt play around with it much, though. might be some settings or something i missed, who knows.

11-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#70
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	A lot of the previews/reviews for the Netflix said they had trouble getting it to play in HD. I know IGN said something like that and also one other place that I forget.

11-21-2008, 02:57 AM	#71
Pyser Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Los Angeles	tried again tonight. i get 1 signal of bars when i try and stream hd. how disappointing. my hd window on my 42" tv comes up as seriously 12" or so. its pathetic. doubt i want to pay more to upgrade my cable internet speed.

11-21-2008, 07:44 AM	#72
dolfin High School JV Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Texas	I didn't have any problems streaming HD last, but I am rather disappointed with the pared down library. Not just the HD content (which is not a great selection), but the SD library isn't all that impressive either. Hopefully, they'll expand their streaming library quickly.

11-21-2008, 08:20 AM	#74
dolfin High School JV Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Texas	I only tried one random HD movie just to see if it worked and to check the quality. It looked like pretty good quality to me. If there were better titles, I'd be very happy.

11-21-2008, 09:02 PM	#75
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I really like the loading of games on the system.. now I need a 120 GB HD.

11-22-2008, 11:30 AM	#78
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I love looking at all the FOFC characters! Craigsca is actually a woman!

11-22-2008, 11:32 AM	#79
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	Finally got around to playing with this - to me it sucks basically. Things I hate: * New interface is incredibly flicky/fiddly and I find myself selecting the wrong item quite often. * Netflicks, why didn't they integrate this into your XboxLive sign in - they have credit on that account and a hookup to my card already no I can't be bothered to sign up to it thanks all the same. * Filter by Genre now gone, I used to use my 360 for watching most stuff - but I'm a SciFi/Fantasy freak, there doesn't appear to be an easy filter to just show this stuff now. In summary it means I'll actually bother checking out the PS-3's setup for TV/movie downloads for the first time at some point in the near future ... whereas before I was more than happy with the 360.

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