XBOX 360 E User Guide
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Still, there’s something to be said for the conven- ience of going wireless. If that’s your preference, forgo the force feedback and go with a setup that allows more freedom but still simulates the feel of the rumble motors at your hands. The wheel conveniently uses the same battery packs as the wireless controller, and recharges the bat- tery packs when using AC power. The foot pedals require no power and are connected to the wheel with an included cable. Whether or not you use the powerful force feedback, the wheel can be used on your lap or mounted to a table. Gamers looking for the most immersive experience or the freedom of a wireless wheel will be pleased. Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows® Gamers who play both Xbox 360 and PC games can have a unified controller solution with the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows ® . Based on the same technology that powers the Xbox 360 controllers, this device lets you use current and future Xbox 360 wireless controllers on your PC. The receiver has a six-foot cord that connects to your PC via USB and has a range of 30 feet. You can even use a wireless controller for an action game or the wireless racing wheel on the latest NASCAR title. The receiver supports up to four controllers and four headsets, allowing you to transform your PC rig into a party machine. This is a great way to save money and get more value out of your Xbox 360 controllers. 146 Xbox 360™Han dbook Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
Xbox 360 Play & Charge Kit If you have a wireless controller, chances are you adore its feel and function. There’s an equally high chance that you don’t want to deal with annoying disposable batteries. The Play & Charge Kit is just what the doctor ordered. This bundle includes a rechargeable battery pack that lets you kiss those double As goodbye. Each pack lasts more than 30 hours. It also has a cord that lets you charge the battery while you’re playing.The functionality doesn’t stop there, though. You can see the level of each battery on the Dashboard and can even leave your Xbox 360 minimally powered up to charge your packs after you’re done gaming. Xbox 360 Quick Charge Kit If you go through rechargeable battery packs like water, pick up the Quick Charge Kit. This kit plugs into a standard wall outlet and is the fastest way to recharge up to two battery packs at a time. The bun- dle itself comes with a single pack. If you absolutely can’t stand wires or often have four-player gaming marathons, this kit ensures that you’ll always have a fresh battery to pop into your controller. 147 Your System, Your Style Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote Aside from using this remote to control DVDs, HD-DVDs (with the HD-DVD drive), CDs, and video while still enjoying access to other Xbox 360 functions through the all-powerful guide button, you can also use the universal media remote to control your TV! For Xbox 360 owners who have their consoles net- worked with a Windows Media Center PC, the universal media remote is a must-have. Use the specific Media Center button for fast access to the digital media stored on your PC. Best of all, the universal media remote is backlit, so you can maintain control when you have the lights dimmed to watch a movie. Customize The original Xbox® was the subject of much attention for artistic gamers every- where. Whether it was custom paint jobs or tricked-out Xboxes with LED screens and blinking lights, the original Xbox was one of the first home consoles to ever be personalized. Microsoft took note and upped the ante by creating the first console system that was meant to be personalized. Now gamers everywhere can express their stylistic selves with custom features ranging from Dashboard themes to special faceplates. Maybe this isn’t just the wireless or HD era. Maybe it’s also the “Pimp My” era... Faceplates The easiest way to make your Xbox 360 truly yours is by changing its look with a faceplate that reflects your personality. Microsoft has a slew of options for you. Among the least expensive face- plates are a number of smart offerings ranging from sleek carbon fiber to a retro wood-grain finish. The company also has special-edition faceplates, with themes based on its hit games. Offerings include faceplates based on Halo ®2, For za Motorspor t ™ 2, and Viva Piñata ™ . For even more options, check out faceplates made from Microsoft’s third-party partners. The NFL and MLB have signed on with third-party Microsoft supporters to design custom faceplates for sports fans. Other companies have even found ways to let you design your own. There is absolutely no reason that your faceplate should look the way it did out of the box. Unless that’s what you’re into. 148 Xbox 360™Han dbook Gamers eager to get their hands on the Xbox 360 at launch were treated to a special package that bundled in a smaller version of the Universal Media Remote for free. NOTE Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
149 Your System, Your Style Though Microsoft encourages you to person-alize your faceplate, it does not condone cracking your system open and voiding the warranty! Just say no. CAUTION Third-party company Pelican has releasedproducts that let you be the artist. Their GameFace and Design-Your-Own-Faceplate products, respectively, put the creative control in your hands. Check them out; you might surprise yourself. TIP Some lucky gamers have been able to get their hands on limited-edition faceplates that were distributed at special events. The E 32005 and Zero Hour launch event faceplates are among the hottest on the market. All you have to do is type “rare 360 faceplate” in the eBay search bar and you’re on your way to a slicker 360 and an empty wallet. Did You Know? Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
Dashboard™Themes The personalization doesn’t stop at the faceplate. The Xbox 360 Dashboard is also a great target for aes- thetically savvy gamers. Customizable Dashboard themes add flair to a static background when it’s Master Chief or Joanna Dark in the background. The latest limited-edition faceplates from Microsoft (Halo 2, For za MotorSpor t 2 , and Viva Piñata ) also include a free coupon to download the related theme. Themes are available via the Xbox Live Marketplace and can be purchased on the fly with one or two clicks. That’s all it takes to make the Dashboard cozier or grungier, whichever’s your thing. Gamer Pictures and Motto Your gamer profile is much more than just your gamertag and a few key stats about your style of play. With it you can paint a perfect picture of who you are, what you’re into, or what your style is all about. Your gamertag is static, and will most likely not change very often, but by changing your gamer pic- ture and motto from time to time you can capture a snapshot of what is going in your life, gaming-related or not. Owners of the Xbox Live Vision Camera can even paint a more personal picture for people on their friends list, because they can put up a different gamer pic than the one that is meant for public consumption. One day you’re a red devil with the motto “Take No Prisoners,” the next you’re a monkey with the motto “Make Love, Not War.” Translate that however you want—this is all about personalization, after all. 150 Xbox 360™Han dbook If you’re not sure about a particular theme, hop over to Xbox.com and preview the theme before you buy! Go to Xbox.com, then Xbox Live Marketplace. Look for the green bar that reads “Preview Themes and Gamer Pictures.” Enjoy! TIP Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
Contain Given the Xbox 360’s ability to download extra content and games, you need to have somewhere to store everything. The Xbox 360’s hard drive, memory unit, and HD-DVD add-on are all great containers for HD content, game saves, demos, and everything else you need to get the most out of your system. Xbox 360™ Hard Drive The Xbox 360 Hard Drive is an option, yes. You can buy the core package or the premium. If you want to download multiple games, game demos, movie trailers, or additional content, however, there is no way around it. The beauty of the hard drive, though, is that you can also use it to store movies, music, and video content that wouldn’t otherwise fit on your computer’s hard disk. If you want to get the most out of your system, pick one up. 151 Your System, Your Style You can also change your gamertag from time to time, but we wouldn’t recommend doing that, because it costs 800 Microsoft Points each time (not to mention that the new gamertag obviously can’t already be in use). If you do, you might as well change it to “daddyB1gBucks” or “m0mmaMoneybags.” TIP Check out the “Identify Yourself!” chapter for more details on your gamer card and profile. TIP Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
Xbox 360 Memory Unit Gamers on the go need the Xbox 360 Memory Unit. Use it to take your game saves, and smaller Xbox Live Arcade titles, to your friends’ houses or to participating retail kiosks for bonus content.If you don’t have a hard drive, this little guy is your ticket to online gaming and saving game progress. For gamers with multiple Xbox 360s (lucky!) it is a neces- sity to transport your gamertag from one to the other. Xbox 360 ™ HD-DVD Player Play the next wave of high-definition movies through your Xbox 360 ™ with the HD-DVD Player. This accesso- ry connects to your system via USB and includes two additional USB ports on the unit to extend your system’s functionality. More important, it allows you to watch HD-DVD discs, which offer a resolution up to six times greater than that found on standard DVD. Seeing a modern movie playing in 1080p with digital surround sound will truly blow you away. If you’re using your Xbox 360 to power your home theater setup, this baby will take it to the next level. 152 Xbox 360™Han dbook The Xbox 360’s abilities really blossom with a storage device. Although the memory unit can store some smaller files, the hard drive makes all of the following possible. > Play original Xbox games. > Store multiple arcade games. > Download additional game content. > Download game demos. > Download full-length movies and TV shows. > Download movie trailers. > Store music. > Store photos and other image files. > Download multiple Dashboard themes. > Makes your saved and downloaded content portable. > Create custom playlists. > Download game trailers. About the only thing it can’t do is make you breakfast. Did You Know? As of now, there is no way to have one active gamertag on two different Xbox 360 consoles, so an Xbox 360 Memory Unit is needed to move the gamertag from one to the other. TIP Do not repeatedly recover one gamertag across two consoles! This will not only become extremely tedious, it will erase your saves every time! CAUTION Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
And the List Goes On, and On, and On... Microsoft strives to make the best peripherals for the Xbox 360, but it realizes it can’t be all things to all people. This is where Microsoft’s third-party part- ners come in. They offer additional options for your Xbox 360, including accessories with features not found in Microsoft’s gear, such as controllers with very specialized functions, or accessories that come at a value price.Microsoft’s official accessory partners are Mad Catz, Logitech, Monster Cable, Hori, Pelican, Joytech, Big Ben, and Konami. Here’s a look at some choice third-party gear for your Xbox 360. Monster Cable Monster Cable is the choice for many home theater afi- cionados. If you’re looking for premium wiring for your Xbox 360, this is the brand to go with. The company offers four cable products from its GameLink line for the Xbox 360—the 360 Fiber Optic Cable, the 360 Component A/V Cable, the 360 Component Video and Fiber Optic Audio A/V Kit, and the 360 S-Video A/V Cable. These THX-certified cables feature 24k gold contacts, and 8-cut Turbine RCA connectors ensure optimal audio and video signal transfer. Nitrogen gas-injected dielectric insulators deliver maximum video signal strength for the clearest, sharpest picture possible. That might sound like geek speak to you, but it means that you’re getting cables made from the highest-quality materials to ensure the sharpest video and the strongest audio. 153 Your System, Your Style Still have doubts about the HD era? Hollywood doesn’t. Film studios supporting HD-DVD include Universal, Warner, Paramount, and Studio Canal, just to name a few. Did You Know? When shopping for third-party accessories, look for the “Licensed for Xbox 360” logo. This symbol lets you know that the product you’re looking at has been tested and certified by Microsoft. Certification is a stringent process, and you can trust that accessories that have gone through it will work properly with your Xbox 360 and not harm it. Products that do not have the logo may cause damage to your sys- tem and void your console’s warranty. CAUTION Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
Hori Dead or Alive 4 Arcade Stick Fans of fighting games demand an arcade stick, and Hori’s Dead or Alive 4 Arcade Stick is the only officially licensed product of its kind for the Xbox 360. Even though it features a Dead or Alive 4exclusive design, the stick gives you an advantage in anyfighting game. Players looking to get an edge in Street Fighter II: Hyper Fighting online competition, look no further. This is a solid stick with an arcade feel. Mad Catz Xbox 360™Arcade GameStick Admit it. At heart you’re an old school gamer that misses the days of joysticks, large colorful buttons, and arcade style gameplay. Well, Xbox Live Arcade has your gameplay covered, but what about the old school arcade controls? Enter Mad Catz. Their Xbox 360 Arcade GameStick is a perfect mix of new school design and old school handling. The large joystick is perfect for arcade classics like Pac-Man and Street Fighter II, while the turn-dial control surrounding the small stick is great for games like Te m p es t. The best part about the GameStick is that it is also a fully functional Xbox 360 controller! Even More to Consider Dozens and dozens more products are available from each of the third-party vendors listed above. They range from dance pads from Konami, steering wheels from Logitech, faceplates from Mad Catz, and more. No matter what you’re looking for, chances are you’ll find what you want from Microsoft and its official partners. Now stop neglecting your Xbox 360! Show it some love. 154 Xbox 360™Han dbook Protected by copyright. Unauthorized or unlawful copying or downloading \ expressly prohibited.
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