*smug look* "Why Arc, what on earth do you mean" XDLet's put this in perspective, firstly I am not against the move, it's a good product, very accurate, looked like a really different experience in KZ3 (I think it was KZ3 demo). I am not in any way saying that good apps won't be developed for its respective platform. I am simply stating that imho I would rather use my whole body to control a gundam, not just 2 current day joysticks.... you can appreciate where I am coming from Arc XDOn a related note, the Kinect outsold the move 13:1 over the xmas and take into consideration it was volume constricted. I just think it has more appeal as it's more involving that an advanced Wiimote, thats all. Not saying I wouldn't use it.
Company asks for US volunteers to test next system update, offers Halo: Reach as a reward for participating gamers.Microsoft is gearing up for the next Xbox 360 system update, but it needs gamers' help testing a few things out. The company today announced a new System Update Preview Program for US-based Xbox 360 owners to help test a new disc format for the system. Are there three more exciting words in the English language than "new disc format"?By signing up at the Microsoft Connect website and filling out a survey, US gamers can volunteer to take part in the preview program. Multiple thousands of gamers will be chosen to participate, with Xbox Live Gold members receiving priority over their nonpaying Xbox Live Silver counterparts. Participants will receive a copy of Halo: Reach (and possibly other rewards as well) for their trouble, but the program is not without risk. During the registration process, Microsoft warns that due to the nature of prerelease software updates, there's a chance participants could wind up with nonfunctioning systems. The agreement makes no mention of Microsoft repairing systems broken as a result of the update. When asked what security or storage benefits the new disc format might bring, a Microsoft representative told GameSpot there were no additional details to share at this time.
Microsoft has been developing a new disc format for use with the Xbox 360 of late. However, before you say "yay, Blu-ray's finally coming to my favourite console a good three years after HD-DVD upped and died", it's not Blu-ray. Sorry. Instead, it's essentially exactly the same disc format that's been improved by unlocking an extra 1GB of space that was previously reserved for DVD-Video and anti-piracy measures. Currently, games have to fit into 6.8GB on a 7.95GB disc, with the rest being a locked-off partition. However, beta tests are presently underway in the US, with participants trying out copies of Halo: Reach that take up an additional 1GB of disc space. It's unknown whether there is additional content or if the game has just been decompacted to make up the shortfall. Either way, if successful, a full roll-out is expected, with a dashboard upgrade to all Xbox 360s globally that will allow them to access the extra information. The details of the 1GB extension were discovered by Xbox 360 scene hacker, commodore4ever, who tweeted: "MS will introduce xgd3 – this will add more ap checks, cvi (content integerity) checks, increase the disc size and adds a new layer for protection issues – all in the 20500 sdk! bring it on". There's currently no word on when the change-over might occur.
You are joking, right?Just in case you're not, let me just spell it out - Xbox owner, Microsoft, paying royalties to console rival PlayStation's owner, Sony, for the use of Blu-ray technologies...yeah...not likely.
You think I really didn't know/consider that?I'm actually not joking btw.
Digital downloads is still a good while away, especially with many ISPs in the states starting to cap downloads. There's also the issue of changing the whole way without involving retailers, some might think offence, refuse to sell the hardware.