wykikitoon 21493 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I fancy getting a console and these seem to be quite cheap. I fancy some online gaming etc So:- Are they worth it? What do I need for online gaming What online games are good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 yeh xbox live gold account, can buy through the console once its connected to the net, you get a month free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 1. Yes 2. Do you want to use it wirelessly? If yes, you'll need a wireless router and wireless adapter for your 360. 3. FIFA series, Call of Duty series 4. Try the game section at the bottom of the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have RJ45 Connectors in all my rooms so wont need wireless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7095 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Yes they are, as long as you don't get a dud as many fail when they are quite young (red ring of doom) Online - you either need an ethernet cable to your modem or buy a wireless unit (£50 iirc) go with a cable for better connection anyway as long as you can deal with a piece of wire through half your house. Depends what kind of game you like to play, get that as most of them are online these days. I love Gears of War myself. But, video gaming is in decline, so are you sure you want to do this? Edited July 21, 2009 by trophyshy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Yes they are, as long as you don't get a dud as many fail when they are quite young (red ring of doom) Online - you either need an ethernet cable to your modem or buy a wireless unit (£50 iirc) go with a cable for better connection anyway as long as you can deal with a piece of wire through half your house. (See Above) Depends what kind of game you like to play, get that as most of them are online these days. I love Gears of War myself. But, video gaming is in decline, so are you sure you want to do this? Is it on the decline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think the RROD is sorted on the newer version of the 360. If not Microsoft are quite happy to take it away and fix it so long as you're in warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have RJ45 Connectors in all my rooms so wont need wireless Saves you a bit of money on buying the adaptor! I've just sent mine off to get chipped for £30. The newer versions of the consoles have a chip in now and don't suffer from the RROD so you should be fine with that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7095 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have RJ45 Connectors in all my rooms so wont need wireless Do you live in an office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hehe No, when I got my house rewired I thought it would be a good idea CAT6 All the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Is it on the decline if you believe KD rather than everyone else and every piece of advertising and sales evidence then yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hehe No, when I got my house rewired I thought it would be a good idea CAT6 All the way I think the 360 will only pick up your PC wirelessly won't it? ....like the Wii. Not to say you can't go on xbox live without wireless like, but it's handy to to watch movies and that on your 360 with wifi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7095 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hehe No, when I got my house rewired I thought it would be a good idea CAT6 All the way not 6a? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7095 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hehe No, when I got my house rewired I thought it would be a good idea CAT6 All the way I think the 360 will only pick up your PC wirelessly won't it? ....like the Wii. Not to say you can't go on xbox live without wireless like, but it's handy to to watch movies and that on your 360 with wifi. eh? My Wii picks up from the modem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Hehe No, when I got my house rewired I thought it would be a good idea CAT6 All the way I think the 360 will only pick up your PC wirelessly won't it? ....like the Wii. Not to say you can't go on xbox live without wireless like, but it's handy to to watch movies and that on your 360 with wifi. 360 has no wireless actually inside it, i just have mine etherneted into my laptop to pick up my wireless network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 eh? I'm going to have to look at this. I've held off buying an adaptor cos it's a jib...my ethernet connection won't pick up the wireless network though. Do I need to activate UPnP or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 eh? I'm going to have to look at this. I've held off buying an adaptor cos it's a jib...my ethernet connection won't pick up the wireless network though. Do I need to activate UPnP or something? its not to hard, if you're going through a laptop/pc on vista network and sharing centre> manage network connections disconnect from the internet and you hould have "local area connection" and "wireless network connection" highlight them both and right click then bridge connections turn your wireless conn back on and you should be in business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7095 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Don't know what upnpup is mate, good luck with that. I have an old school cable from back of 360 into back of modem...job done for £3.99 Edit: or listen to Andrew who knows these things. Edited July 21, 2009 by trophyshy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 PS3 FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 eh? I'm going to have to look at this. I've held off buying an adaptor cos it's a jib...my ethernet connection won't pick up the wireless network though. Do I need to activate UPnP or something? its not to hard, if you're going through a laptop/pc on vista network and sharing centre> manage network connections disconnect from the internet and you hould have "local area connection" and "wireless network connection" highlight them both and right click then bridge connections turn your wireless conn back on and you should be in business I'm an XP man. My archos used to occasionally pick up my PC's hard drive wirelessly, but was VERY temperamental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bawan 0 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i havent played mine for 3-4 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21493 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 i havent played mine for 3-4 months Wanna sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4969 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 eh? I'm going to have to look at this. I've held off buying an adaptor cos it's a jib...my ethernet connection won't pick up the wireless network though. Do I need to activate UPnP or something? its not to hard, if you're going through a laptop/pc on vista network and sharing centre> manage network connections disconnect from the internet and you hould have "local area connection" and "wireless network connection" highlight them both and right click then bridge connections turn your wireless conn back on and you should be in business I'm an XP man. My archos used to occasionally pick up my PC's hard drive wirelessly, but was VERY temperamental. I think it will be about the same on xp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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