Noob Xbox arcade questions

easyrider · 1 Jan 2009 at 17:32

Want to get a console for my cinema room to play the odd driving game on.

Will the arcade do?

I intend to hook it up to the my HTPC for media playback streaming etc..so I don't need a HDD for xbox do I?

Thanks

easy

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atpbx · 1 Jan 2009 at 17:42

Depends how big the game saves are on the games you play, and if you want to keep arseing around deleting them when the onboard 256 meg memory is full.

orderoftheflame · 1 Jan 2009 at 17:43

It'll suffice, but I'd advice getting a Pro or Elite model.

The lack of an included HDD with the Arcade is a big weakness.

I'd presume as you're looking at driving games you'll end up getting Forza 2 at some point. I've a feeling the save game is mahosive, and will only fit on a 512mb MU (meaning you can't fit it on the MU that comes with the Arcade).

Also some features of some games (such as replays) are unavailable without a HDD. Streaming does not require a HDD afaik.

decto · 1 Jan 2009 at 17:45

For the extra I'd still get the HDD version.

You can now install the games so they don't make a huge amount of noise

You can download HD Content - films etc... you have to pay but there may be something you want to watch.

Game demos are freely available... approx 1GB each. I tried about 10 driving demos to find a couple of games I like.

Some games need patches installed to fix issues... and some need HDD space to run.

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Wyrdo · 1 Jan 2009 at 18:02

orderoftheflame said:
I'd presume as you're looking at driving games you'll end up getting Forza 2 at some point. I've a feeling the save game is mahosive, and will only fit on a 512mb MU (meaning you can't fit it on the MU that comes with the Arcade).

My Forza 2 save is around 36mb.

easyrider · 1 Jan 2009 at 18:40

Can I not save games to a share on the PC over the network?

Scythe · 1 Jan 2009 at 18:47

easyrider said:
Can I not save games to a share on the PC over the network?

No.

crunchee · 1 Jan 2009 at 18:55

easyrider said:
Can I not save games to a share on the PC over the network?

That would seem like a great feature to have but MS seem intent on making money out of selling HDDs. :mad:

rp2000 · 1 Jan 2009 at 19:10

easyrider said:
Want to get a console for my cinema room to play the odd driving game on.

Will the arcade do?

I intend to hook it up to the my HTPC for media playback streaming etc..so I don't need a HDD for xbox do I?

Thanks

easy

P.S HNY

I am fairly sure the first time you play certain file formats it downloads some codecs from xbox live. I think these are stored automatically on the HDD. No idea if it works with Memory Unit or the new onboard memory.

rp2000

Viper² · 1 Jan 2009 at 19:13

You don't get the component cable with Arcade consoles either so unless you're planning on using composite, then you will have to buy a cable for it.

easyrider · 1 Jan 2009 at 19:15

I want to use HDMI into my AV amp...

McManicMan · 1 Jan 2009 at 19:22

planning to go online best bet is to get HDD. Nearly all games have updates also.

Kyle009 · 1 Jan 2009 at 19:25

crunchee said:
That would seem like a great feature to have but MS seem intent on making money out of selling HDDs.

Its more to do with the fact they don't want people trading gamesaves to cheat with achievements than them wanting to push more overpriced hard drives

easyrider · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:49

Does the Arcade have HDMI?

Viper² · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:50

easyrider said:
Does the Arcade have HDMI?

Yes.

ReapeR0709 · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:51

i believe not

rp2000 · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:51

ReapeR0709 said:
i believe not

All new 360's have HDMI now.

rp2000

ReapeR0709 · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:52

do they? i thought it was only the elite.

NightSt@lk3r · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:55

All 360's have HDMI now, my arcade does.

easyrider · 1 Jan 2009 at 22:55

Can I use a laptop drive?

Can I use a USB drive?

Can HDD be fitted to the arcade version?