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Post by Roggie on Nov 14, 2008 23:26:28 GMT -8
Yeah, but the sound of it spinning loudly non-stop is what gives it away. I just boot up whatever game I want to sneak onto before going downstairs so they don't hear it boot up.  |
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Post by TequilaDo on Nov 15, 2008 10:23:07 GMT -8
keep in mind the disk still needs to be in the drive for you to play. The system still does a check to make sure you actually own a copy of the game. Then what the hell is the point? |
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Post by Roggie on Nov 15, 2008 10:27:37 GMT -8
keep in mind the disk still needs to be in the drive for you to play. The system still does a check to make sure you actually own a copy of the game. Then what the hell is the point? Shorter load times, less noise, no eating of the game by the xbox... |
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Post by calico on Nov 15, 2008 15:13:03 GMT -8
shorter load times? maybe it just has to do with shooters, but in any game i've played.. the maps from the disc load faster than the ones from the hdd.
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Post by TequilaDo on Nov 16, 2008 10:54:09 GMT -8
I will definitely agree with Tyler. When I download new maps from Bungie (don't really play any other games =/ ) they take longer compared to the ones preloaded on the disc. And to do a check doesn't the disc have to be spinning anyways? Or does it do a quick check then stop?
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Post by FrkUout on Nov 16, 2008 12:56:34 GMT -8
it should spin then stop after the check is done
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Post by Roggie on Nov 16, 2008 13:17:18 GMT -8
I will definitely agree with Tyler. When I download new maps from Bungie (don't really play any other games =/ ) they take longer compared to the ones preloaded on the disc. And to do a check doesn't the disc have to be spinning anyways? Or does it do a quick check then stop? My line is coming from Xbox themselves. I'm not making it up. |
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Post by Metalix ShadowX on Nov 16, 2008 17:36:02 GMT -8
thats what the PS3 does, but you don't get a choice. You have to do it.
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Post by calico on Nov 16, 2008 23:16:59 GMT -8
i have a feeling this is going to be at the least a semi-disappointment for anyone who expects it to be good
it will be convenient i suppose for those that have the larger HDD's, the new layout of the dashboard is the only thing that i'm looking forward to.
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Post by lx Spooner xl on Nov 17, 2008 2:09:16 GMT -8
come on guys give it a chance
all i know is that my hard drive is so full just from gamesaves and shit, lol
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Post by Roggie on Nov 17, 2008 13:00:29 GMT -8
@ Rory: Agreed. Thank God I've got a transfer cable on the way for my new elite. |
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Post by lx Spooner xl on Nov 18, 2008 20:30:24 GMT -8
if it coems down to it ill just start delting shit, i delete vids alot but they arn;t as important as saves. im pretty sure i aint going to play games like perfect dark again so i can get rid of em
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Post by Mind Slaver on Nov 20, 2008 11:19:32 GMT -8
Yeah i have like 40 videos on mine and like 3 game demos. i think i have less then 3 gigs left. But, I don't really like the interface of the new dashboard, it just doesn't feel as simple and smooth the last one is. But, I guess i do like the new avatars.
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Post by calico on Nov 20, 2008 16:35:39 GMT -8
it was better than i expected, looks better, runs better, ie. no lag when i'm playing a game and hit the dashboard button to send a message to someone or something.
party system is good.. avatars are funny.
i thought the themes were going to change more, but they really don't, too bad.
dunno anything about the loading a game from the hdd thing, not enough room for that fancy stuff.
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Post by Roggie on Nov 20, 2008 18:43:57 GMT -8
I'm not sure if anyone here has a 120GB HDD, but if you do, or have installed a game, please tell us if it runs faster.
But, Bungie apparently released a statement saying that installing Halo 3 causes it to run slower. I will attempt to delete one more gig of stuff to install NCAA Football 09.
Update: Installing now. Will tell on Saturday if it runs smoother or not. No gaming time friday. Finals at school, bowling team tryouts, and work.
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