Author Topic: Xbox 360 Live Pic (Read 13351 times)

RickPowers · « **on:** May 07, 2005, 10:34:03 AM »

In case you guys didn't know, Microsoft and MTV filmed the Xbox 360 unveiling yesterday. It was only a matter of time, but despite tight security, the first shot of the hardware, controller, headset and EyeToy-esque camera has managed to leak out.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000490042605/

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2005, 11:30:07 AM »

"Borrowing aspects from the PC, the PS2, the Gamecube, and the Ipod, the Xbox 360 promises the fresh, unique gaming experience that you've been playing the last four years!"

Yeah, that's how I stand. It looks like a PC, it's all sideways like the PS2, the camera IS the Eye-Toy only a bit taller, the controller layout is a mix between the best aspects of the PS2 and GC controllers (let's see if people complain about this like they did the Cube's), and the controllers are wireless ala the Wavebird. I'd like at least SOMETHING original.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2005, 11:37:00 AM »

Meh.

The only thing that even remotely strikes my interest is PD0... but I've already had enough FPS action to last me quite a while.

Nintendo could do better than this without any effort... the only obstacle is marketing.

Deguello · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2005, 12:19:51 PM »

Controller looks blarf.

Edit: and is it just me or are those jotsticks on the controller unusually small? Or is the Xbox 360 just that big?

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2005, 02:21:00 PM »

No, the controller's aspects seem small to me, too. I don't see any resemblence to the GC, besides maybe being a little more comfortable to hold and its being wireless (meh). The Xbox 360 does not look very stylish to me--I wouldn't call it fugly, but I like the Xbox's look more!

pudu · « **Reply #5 on:** May 07, 2005, 02:29:23 PM »

Maybe I'm in a bad mood because I have to go to work soon but this thing is pretty damn ugly. The conroller looks like they took the xbox one and altered it slightly and made it look more like dreamcast's one. Where is the improvement I ask??? They then tried to (unsucessfully) tap into apples white, sleek designs. To top it off they stole from Sony's eyetoy idea. I know stealing can and will occur between companies but there is just something about Microsoft and this new console of theirs that gets to me.

And yes, the console does look enormous yet again. It is on a pedistool so take that in consideration but comparing it to the manikin head...wow. To make it worse they decided to make it look "sleeker" by curving it inward on top and bottom but this will just make it more unfriendly next to other electronic equipment. I guess this is some sort of ploy to make people keep them out for display :S

Ok rant over

Renny · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2005, 03:28:44 PM »

Radio interview with some Xbox too- ...fans at the event here.

FPS r teh k00l. No cart00nz pleez OK?

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2005, 04:25:04 PM »

Picture of the controller: Xbox 360 controller

Picture of the remote: Xbox 360 remote control

there is a windows button on the remote, and I like the look of that 'Xbox 360' button alot better than the last pic I saw.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2005, 04:29:10 PM »

Just........no...I don't like it at all... =\

Savior · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2005, 04:31:36 PM »

They took some elements of Nintendo (Wavebird) some of Sony (Nice looking system, Eye Toy) and combined it to make their console... Dont blame them take the best of your competitors and combine it. Admitedly its a nice looking system... and with Perfect Dark to boot

BigJim · « **Reply #10 on:** May 07, 2005, 05:07:40 PM »

I join the "meh" camp.

Aside from not being interested in showcasing my handsome mug over Xbox Live, the system itself is sort of fugly. It looks like it wants to be an HTPC. The least they could do is make it look more like a standard appliance by hiding its ugliness in a darker color.

Reggie admits Nintendo made a wrong choice in going for the purple cube, but they'll make something sexier than this.

RickPowers · « **Reply #11 on:** May 07, 2005, 05:33:13 PM »

It's typical Microsoft strategy ... Embrace & Extend. Analyze the market, see what's working, and either buy it out right or make your own to compete.

"there is a windows button the remote ..."

Not exactly. It's the Media Center "Start" button, it just has the Windows flag on it because it's become synonymous with "Start". I did find the inclusion of the XYAB buttons interesting.

Arbok · « **Reply #12 on:** May 07, 2005, 07:19:00 PM »

System doesn't gel with me at all, much bigger fan of the Xbox design. Controller looks nice from the close up, though, although not very comfortable looking. Reminds me of a mix between the DC (man is that controller a pain to play with) and PS1/2 controller.

Deguello · « **Reply #13 on:** May 07, 2005, 08:19:17 PM »

" I did find the inclusion of the XYAB buttons interesting." [on the remote]

Those are for playing RPGS, Rick.

Grant10k · « **Reply #14 on:** May 07, 2005, 08:24:41 PM »

I notice that there is no record button on the remote, making me think that it donsn't have any DVR capabilites that were talked about a while ago.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2005, 09:37:09 PM »

Looks like a kid's toy. Microsoft is doomed and the 360 will be their last system.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2005, 09:49:27 PM »

So it's not a trackball. It's just a gross logo. Gotta love how MS is willing to sacrifice imporant controller space for a f*cking logo. I'm looking at this and wondering if MS learned ANYTHING from what people complained about the Xbox. It's still huge. It's still looks unstackable. The controller still looks like it was designed by the marketing department.

If the Xbox was too big for the Japanese then so is the Xbox 360.

And is anyone else uncomfortable with Microsoft putting a camera in your home? Knowing them you won't be able to turn the thing off.

Though MS is smart in taking all the cool stuff that worked for Sony and Nintendo and adding it to the existing Xbox design. Taking good ideas from the competition is a good idea. If you always try to be different you get demo discs only being available to new console purchasers.

But even with some new stuff added this is looking far too similar to the first Xbox. We've discussed this in another thread but it's too soon. Rumour has it the 360 will launch on the Xbox's fourth anniversary. That's far too soon. This looks more like Xbox+ than a brand new console. I don't think being different is required or even a guarenteed advantage but if Nintendo truly has something new that is really amazing they're going to have an advantage. This thing is too similar. It relies on Sony and Nintendo also being very similar or Nintendo being different but in a bad way.

Deguello · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2005, 10:46:32 PM »

That camera is going to be lawsuit city. Just you wait.

TheYoungerPlumber · « **Reply #18 on:** May 07, 2005, 10:53:12 PM »

From the picture with a coiled-up cable, that camera looks detachable. Heck, I wonder if it is even included with the system (has that been confirmed?)

Don'tHate742 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2005, 12:06:48 AM »

Ugly as sin.

If the console was smaller, it'd look sexy. The controller however, looks like coimplete crap. What the hell is that ball doing in the middle of the controller?

White is a good color.....for the console that is. It makes the controller look like a toy, as in something that's easily breakable. If I didn't know Nintendo's reputation, I would of thought the same for the GC controller. It doesn't look very comfortable either, but hell.........what do we know? We only play games more than the average user.

The camera....god why?! What are you trying to do microsoft? The only experience I had communicating online via xbox, was a horrible one. THEY WOULDN"T SHUT THE HELL UP! Now with this camera......I don't want to see dorks at their immaturist.....I don't want to see dorks at all. And what's the point? It's not like it's going to make gaming any more fun. If I kill some guy in Halo, I don't need to see him flicking me off, or worse, and mooning the camera while spanking himself.

Is this the future?

I guess will have to wait till E3, as usual.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2005, 12:20:09 AM »

As far as I'm concerned, cameras only belong in a) text messaging programs with people you know and trust and b) lame Eyetoy games.

But then again, there have been rumors of text messaging... let's see where MS is going with this. Most likely it's just another step in the idiotic process of crossbreeding PCs and consoles that MS seems to be fascinated with.

Last I heard, the button on the middle of the controller was supposed to switch frequencies (notice the four numbers around it, which implies a 4 player cap per X360) and call up some sort of Xbox Live menu. It's not just for cosmetic value (or lack thereof).

Dasmos · « **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2005, 01:04:16 AM »

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Originally posted by: Deguello
Controller looks blarf.

Edit: and is it just me or are those jotsticks on the controller unusually small? Or is the Xbox 360 just that big?

Compare it to the man's (not man but models head with the headset)........To me and my comparisons it look pretty big

pudu · « **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2005, 09:27:20 AM »

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Originally posted by: Don'tHate742
If I kill some guy in Halo, I don't need to see him flicking me off, or worse, and mooning the camera while spanking himself.

This poses another question, how will they avoid unappropriate behavior? There are perverts out their and just plain stupid people out there that will put pictures of not-so-nice stuff up there. Nudity, gore, hate symbols, you name it WILL appear. I've used my fair share of speech devices while playing games and I know how rediculously irritating and/or unappropriate things can get but atleast then I can mute them and continue playing my game. If MS makes you go through them to check every image change you make on Live then it won't be all that quick and easy and will raise the price of Live, if they don't it will allow for the nonsense mentioned above...not a good situation eh?

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #23 on:** May 08, 2005, 10:32:34 AM »

I think and hopefully microsoft will include filtering, censor bars or even moderators. But still we all know even those are easily beatable. And we all know how lame most xbox live players are with their headsets

joshnickerson · « **Reply #24 on:** May 08, 2005, 03:00:50 PM »

Doesn't 360 amount to going around in a full circle and ending up right where you started?

Oh yeah, and bleh. If I didn't consider the Xbox an overhauled PC, I do now.

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