Xbox 360 green Wireless Controller

Microsoft offers Xbox 360 gamers the new unique Xbox 360 green Wireless Controller.
The most requested colour will be available on October the 24th 2008.

Imagine the green wireless controller with the enhanced D-Pad functionality with XBLA games.
It'll be great, won't it??!!.......

You can now add green to the list of Xbox 30 wireless controllers' colours: chill, black, pink, blue, and now green.

Note: The green limited edition wireless controller is available in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Xbox 360 elite price drop

More surprises for Xbox 360 gamers.

Do you imagine high definition gaming experience for £ 129.99 only?

That's true.

• Xbox 360 Arcade only for £129.99 ERP. You can now enjoy the Xbox 360 with five full Arcade games included: UNO, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2 and Boom Boom Rocket.
  
• Xbox 360 only for £169.99 ERP. Are you a serious gamer? Are you looking for the ultimate console? If yes Xbox 360 is your best choice.
  
• Xbox 360 Elite only for £229.99 ERP. Do you prefer it all in black? Xbox 360 Elite is what you need. The ELITE Xbox 360 console package includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port, and HDMI cable, all wrapped up with a premium black finish.

GEARS OF WAR 2

Get Ready......................

GEARS OF WAR 2 will be available November 2008

Did you enjoy Gears of War?!
Xbox 360 exclusive game that blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

If yes, so you'd like this surprise ....

GEARS OF WAR 2

An even bigger, better and more badass experience than Gears of war

Sure you can’t wait to get it in hands...

November 08 will be the date.

Watch the game trailer:

Xbox 360 price drop

April 29th, Microsoft announced lowering the prices for the Elite, Premium and Arcade Xbox 360 consoles in Singapore.

In Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan that price drop is for the Premium Xbox 360s only on May 1st.

Below are the new prices:

Singapore

Elite --> SGD 699

Premium --> SGD 499

Arcade --> SGD 399

Hong Kong
Premium --> HKD 2,499

Korea

Premium --> KRW 369,000

Taiwan
Premium --> NTD 10,360

Microsoft lowers Xbox 360 prices

On Friday the 14th of March: Microsoft lowered Xbox 360 Retail Prices to be:

• £159.99 for the definitive high-definition gaming and entertainment console.
  
• The entry level “Xbox 360 Arcade” console gets a new ERP of £159.99, shaving £40 off the original ERP.
  
• “Xbox 360”, with a 20GB hard drive and one wireless controller gets an ERP of £199.99, a saving of £50.


• “Xbox 360 Elite”, with its massive 120GB hard drive ideal to store bucket-loads of media content downloaded from Xbox LIVE Marketplace as well as your own music, will have an ERP of £259.99, saving you £40 off the original ERP.

Whichever you choose, Xbox 360 can easily adapt to suit your entertainment needs. There’s something on Xbox 360 to suit everyone at home, even if they’d sometimes rather watch a movie (on DVD or via the Xbox Live Video store) than playing the latest games.

But when it comes to games Xbox 360 really is king, with over 150 3+ rated games to suit younger players and up, and unparalleled parental control allowing families to keep watch over everything else.

The very best games are all available on Xbox 360, with over 1000 to choose from by the end of the year. Fable2, Too Human and Rock Band are due in 2008, and don’t forget that Grant Theft Auto IV will have exclusive downloadable episodes on Xbox Live.

Xbox 360 2008 Game releases

*We take a look at what games are expected to come out this year for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console.

Games in bold are "games to watch out for"

February

NFL Tour (1st)
Devil May Cry 4 (8th)
Turok (8th)
Frontlines: Fuel Of War (15th)
Lost Planet Colonies (22nd)
A-Train HX (22nd)
Army of Two (29th)
Bully: Scholarship Edition (29th)
Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway (TBC)
Lost Odyssey (TBC)
Battlefield: Bad Company (TBC)
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (TBC)
Hei$t (TBC)
Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (TBC)
Turning Point: Fall of Liberty (TBC)
The Spiderwick Chronicles (TBC)

March

Dynasty Warriors 6 (7th)
Alan Wake (21st)
FIFA Street 3 (28th)
Midnight Club: Los Angeles (28th)
Viking: Battle for Asgard (28th)
Race Driver One (28th)
Conflict: Denied Ops (TBC)
Universe at War: Earth Assault (TBC)
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction (TBC)
Unreal Tournament 3 (TBC)
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars (TBC)
The Club (TBC)
Alone in the Dark 5 (TBC)
World In Conflict (TBC)
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (TBC)
Mirror's Edge (TBC)
Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends (TBC)
Warhammer: Battle March (TBC)
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 (TBC)

Q1 2008 (Jan, Feb, Mar)

The Siege of Khe Sanh (TBC)
Lost: The Video Game (TBC)
Rock Band (TBC)
Too Human (TBC)
Dark Sector (TBC)
Left 4 Dead (TBC)
Hellboy: The Science of Evil (TBC)
Condemned 2: Bloodshot (TBC)
Tom Clancy's EndWar (TBC)
SEGA Superstar Tennis (TBC)

Q2 2008 (Apr, May, Jun)

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (TBC)
Grand Theft Auto IV (TBC)
Huxley (TBC)
Fable 2 (TBC)
Destroy All Humans: Path Of The Furon (TBC)

2008

Mobile Ops: The One Year War (TBC)
Mafia II (TBC)
Cipher Complex (TBC)
Indiana Jones (TBC)
Theseis (TBC)
Elveon (TBC)
The Lord Of The Rings: The White Council (TBC)
Just Cause 2 (TBC)
Fracture (TBC)
Saints Row 2 (TBC)
Warhound (TBC)
Resident Evil 5 (TBC)
Shootout: Normandy (TBC)
Sacred 2 Fallen Angel (TBC)
Halo Wars (TBC)
Ghostbusters (TBC)
MX vs ATV: Untamed (TBC)
Prototype (TBC)
The Wheelman (TBC)
WET (TBC)
Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy (TBC)
Dead Space (TBC)

Note: these dates are subject to change and may not be final release dates!

So that looks like the line up. And looks like it could be an expensive year for me with lots of great games expected to be released. What are you looking forward to playing from the list? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

*Source

Connect a HD DVD Player to an Xbox 360

Connect your HD DVD player to your Xbox 360

Got a new HD DVD player and want to connect it to your Xbox 360 to watch DVDs and high definition DVDs follow these simple steps:

First connect the USB cable to the mini-USB port on the back of your HD DVD player.

Then connect the other end of the cable to any of the USB ports on your Xbox 360 console(either the one on the back or the two on the front). Now turn on the Xbox 360 and put the software CD that came with the HD DVD player in the Xbox 360's disc tray and follow the instructions on the screen.

It will download the software for the HD DVD player.

Now you are ready to enjoy your DVDs and your HD DVDs with a resolution six times better than a standard DVD.

Connect Your Xbox 360 Wireless Headset

Got your new Xbox 360 wireless headset and want to connect it to your Xbox 360. Just follow these steps :

First turn on the Xbox 360 and turn on the Xbox 360 wireless headset using the power button in the middle of the wireless headset.
Now press and release the connect button on the Xbox 360 ( it's the small round button on the front above the power button if you set your Xbox 360 vertically or to the left of the power button if you set it horizontally ).
Then press and keep holding the connect button on the wireless headset for about 3 to 5 seconds . You'll find the ring of light spinning and flashing untill it stays on a specific quadrant. Now your wireless headset is connected to the first quadrant on the ring of light if no other wireless headsets are connected.
If there is a wireless headset already connected to the first quadrant, so this headset will be connected to the second quadrant.

Note The wireless headset connected to the first quadrant will be associated to the controller connected to the first quadrant, and the headset connected to the second quadrant will be associated to the controller connected to the second quadrant.
And in case you want to associate the wireless headset to a controller connected to another quadrant, just press on the connect button untill it goes to the quadrant you want it connected to. For example if you want to connect it to the second quadrant press and release the connect button twice, third quadrant press and release three times.

Just to know you can connect up to four wireless headsets at the same time to your Xbox 360, same as the wireless controllers. Each one will be connected to a different quadrant.

Connect Your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller

Got your new Xbox 360 and want to connect the wireless controller to the Xbox 360?
Just follow these simple steps:

First turn on your Xbox 360 and turn on your wireless controller using the Xbox guide button ( it's the button with the green X in the wireless controller )
Then press and release the connect button on the Xbox 360 ( it's the small round button on the front above the power button if you set your Xbox 360 vertically or to the left of the power button if you set it horizontally ).
Then press and release the connect button on the Xbox 360 wireless controller ( it's the small round button on the front edge of the controller right to the left bumper ).
Now you'll find the ring of light on the Xbox 360 spinning on the Xbox 360 console and controller. After this the green light would stay on a specific quadrant ( the same one on the Xbox 360 and the controller ). It's now connected.

Just to know you can connect up to four wireless controllers to your Xbox 360. Each one will be connected to a different quadrant.

Xbox 360 Does not Load Games

If once you put a game in the disc tray but it's doesn't load, you still have the dashborad on the screen or its just says "Reading" then "Open tray". You'll need to check first that you didn't set your Xbox 360 to boot to the dashboard.
To check this turn on the Xbox 360 with no discs in the disc tray. Go to the System section then Console Settings then Start up make sure it's set to Disc not Dashborad.
If you select disc the Xbox 360 will play the disc when you turn it on. But if you select dashboard the Xbox 360 will stay on the dashboard when you turn it on.

If you did so and still not loading, try another thing. Make sure this issue isn't with this disc only. Try some other discs and DVDs if you have to make sure is it an issue with this disc specifically and by then you'll need to get another disc or it's the console itself.
You'll need also to make sure that your Xbox 360 is not overheating and it's in a well ventilated place.
Check that the date and time are set correctly. To check this go on the System section then Console Settings then Clock then Date and Time. If it's not set to the correct date and time, set them correctly.
The last step to try is to unplug the Hard Drive and try some discs without the Hard Drive attached just to test is it the Hard Drive or the Xbox 360 itself faulty. If you did so and it worked without the Hard Drive, it'd be obvious that it's the Hard Drive's issue. But if it didn't work it'd be the Xbox itself that needs service so you'll just call the Xbox 360 Cutomer Support to repair it for you.

Your display settings is set to PAL 50, please change the display settings to PAL 60

If once you turn on the console and try to play any game but you get this message " Your Xbox 360 is set to PAL 50 please change your display settings to PAL 60 " .
You just need to check your display settings and it would differ if you have a normal TV or HD TV.

If you are using Normal TV , follow these steps:
1- Go on the dashboard to System.
2- Select Console Settings.
3- Then select Display.
4- Then select PAL settings.
5- Now select PAL 60.
6- Finally Confirm these settings.

If you are using HD TV , follow these steps:
1- Turn off the Xbox 360 console.
2- On the AV cable , set the switch to TV not HDTV.
3- Turn on the Xbox 360.
4- Go on the dashborad to System.
5- Select Console Settings.
6- Then select Display.
7- Then select PAL settings.
8- Now select PAL 60.
9- Confirm these settings.
10- Turn off the console.
Now reset the switch to HDTV.
Now put the game in the disc tray , Oh ! it's working.........

NOTE make sure the game you are trying to play is a PAL 60 game and the TV itself supports PAL 60.

Windows Live Messenger Issues

1- After you download the Spring Update , you get this error message :

"Windows Live Messenger is not available from a Windows Live Child Account"

This happens when you try use the new Messenger feature - available on the Xbox 360 after the Spring Update - using child account or graduated account ( user created it before his age is 18 and now he is over 18 )

I checked this with Xbox customer support and they said they are aware of this issue and they are still investigating it.

In the mean time all you can do is create new gamertag with new Windows Live ID, but make sure the age of the account user is over 18.

2- Can't find the display name in the Xbox 360 dashboard.

If you can't find your display name in the Xbox 360 dashboard, just go to this link

Sign in to your messenger and change the display name to the one you want to be displayed. Then sign out from the messenger and sign in again . The issue will be resolved.

Recover Xbox Live Profile to Xbox 360 Hard drive or Memory Unit

What would you do if your profile is deleted ? Is it lost that way ? Won't you get it back ?
It's not lost and sure you can get it back. You only need to recover it on your Hard drive again.
And what would you do if you want to play on your friend's Xbox but using your own gamertag?
You only need to recover it on his Hard drive.

To recover your Xbox Live account , just follow the following steps :

1- If you are signed in to a profile, sign out. Go on the Xbox Live section of the dashboard, press the X button twice on the Xbox 360 controller then select Yes, Sign out.

2- In the Xbox Live section, Select Recover Gamertag from Xbox Live, then press the A button.

3- Follow the directions on the screen to complete the account recovery.

And you will download your account again from Xbox Live server on the hard drive or the memory unit.

NOTE - If you recover the Xbox Live account on hard drive or memory unit, the other copies of this Xbox Live account on any other hard drives or memory units will be disabled.

- If you recover your profile from original Xbox to Xbox 360, the copy of the profile on the original Xbox is not disabled unless you recover it on an original Xbox.

- If you have a pass code for the Xbox Live profile that you will recover it will be erased and you will need to create new pass code. But on the original Xbox it won't reset the pass code for this profile.

Migrate Xbox Account From The Original Xbox To The Xbox 360

If you have an account (a gamertag) on the Original Xbox and now you got the Xbox 360 and you want to enjoy the new features of the Xbox 360 Live but you want to keep the same profile. You only need to migrate your Original Xbox gamertag to the Xbox 360, just follow these steps:

1- First make sure the internet connection is ok on the Xbox 360 console.
2- If you are signed in to a profile on the Xbox 360, sign out.
3- In the Live section in the dasboard of the Xbox 360, Select Recover Gamertag from Xbox Live , then press the A button.
4- Follow the directions on the screen untill you complete the account migration.

- If your Xbox Live account has Windows Live ID you need to enter your Windows Live ID and your password.
- If you don't have Windows Live ID (email at hotmail.com,msn.com), you need to create a new one or you can use your own email but you will need to register it with microsoft on passport.net

NOTE : Trial accounts cannot be migrated to Xbox 360.
Accounts having billing issues cannot be migrated to Xbox 360.

Backward Compatibility

Play Original Xbox Games on The Xbox 360

If you have your original Xbox games and you want to play them on your Xbox 360, first you need to make sure that the game you want to play is supported .

It should be one of these games.

All you need to do is to get an update for your xbox 360 console using any of these methods:

1 - Xbox Live update:

This is the best and most efficient way to get it, first sign in to Xbox Live with silver or gold membership, and if you don't have one it will be better if you can create it, using even a free silver profile would be better than using any of the next two options to download the update.

After you are signed in with your profile put an original Xbox game in the disc tray, and close it.

This will start the backward compatibility program , If there is any update needed , it will start.

NOTE After you start this process, you must complete it, because if you failed to complete the installation process, your Xbox 360 won't be able to play any original Xbox games until you finish the installation.

2 - Download the update on the pc and copy it on a disc:

You will need to download the backward compatibility update file from xbox.com on your computer.
1- To download it go to this link.

2- Then copy this update you downloaded on a CD or DVD.

3- After the CD or DVD is ejected from the computer disc tray, Put it in the Xbox 360 console and the update will run automatically then select Continue to complete the update.
4- Wait until the update is completed, the system will have the operating system software updated.

Then select Yes, update now. Then press the A button on the controller, the console will restart and you will be able to play your original Xbox games on the Xbox 360.

3- Order a disc from xbox.com

You can order the backward compatibility disc directly from Xbox.com website through this link and you will recieve it withen 2 or 3 weeks.

When you receive the disc put it on the console.

Then the update program will start automatically, then select Continue to apply the update.
Wait until the update is completed.

Then select Yes, update now. Then press the A button on the controller , the console will restart and you will be able to play your original Xbox games on the Xbox 360.

Xbox 360 Launch in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

Thursday 26th April, Microsoft launched the Xbox 360 in The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

The following products are available at retail :

- Xbox 360 premium package ( No core system )
- Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
- Xbox 360 Wired Controller
- Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable
- Xbox 360 Memory Unit (64 MB)
- Xbox 360 Universal Media Remote
- Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack
- Xbox 360 Play and Charge Kit

The following Games are available at retail :

- Gears of War
- Crackdown
- Ninety-Nine Nights - MSX
- Dead Or Alive Xtreme 2
- Viva Pinata
- Project Gotham Racing 3
- Fusion Frenzy 2
- Dead Or Alive 4
- Perfect Dark Zero
- Kemeo

The warranty for the Xbox 360 in these two countries is 1 year for the console and the accessories.

And Xbox Live is still not launched in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia

Xbox 360 does not turn on

If once you try turn on your console but it doesn't turn on .

First examine the color of the Ring of light around the Xbox 360 power button, if you find there is no light at all , the power is off and the fans also. try examine the power cord where it connects to the console and to the power outlet .
Disconnect the power cord from both ends and reconnect it again and make sure it is firmly connected . If the power cord is connected to any device other than the typical outlet as an extension cord for example , remove this device and connect the power supply directly in the power outlet .
If you did so and still not turning on , examine the color of the light on the power supply :

1- Xbox 360 power supply light is green.
This means the Xbox 360 power supply is ok and it is an issue with the console itself. You will need to contact Xbox 360 customer support to service your console.

2- Xbox 360 power supply light is orange or yellow.
Usually when the Xbox 360 power supply light is orange it's on standby so there is no problem with your Xbox 360 console but the power supply can't supply it with power !

First you have to try unplugging the Xbox 360 power supply from the console & unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet also unplug the Xbox 360 power supply from the power cord, wait for a minute then reconnect it all back , also try it on another wall outlet without any extension cords at all.
If it's still doing the same it will be definitely a fault with the Xbox 360 power supply.
So, in this case please contact Xbox 360 customer support to fulfill the Xbox 360 power supply.

3- Xbox 360 power supply light is red.
There is something wrong with the Xbox 360 power supply connection so try unplugging the Xbox 360 power supply from the console & unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet also unplug the Xbox 360 power supply from the power cord, wait for minute then reconnect it all back , also try it on another wall outlet without any extension cord at all.

If it's still red that would be for sure a fault with the Xbox 360 power supply .
So, then contact Xbox 360 customer support to fulfill your Xbox 360 power supply .

4- Xbox 360 power supply light is not illuminating at all.
That usually means that the Xbox 360 power supply is not connected to the wall outlet correctly, but even though it might be a fault with the power supply or the power cord.

Try unplugging the the Xbox 360 power supply from the console & unplug the power cord from the wall outlet also unplug the Xbox 360 power supply from the power cord , wait for a minute then reconnect it all back , also try it on another wall outlet without any extension cord at all.
You have to contact Xbox 360 customer support to fulfill your Xbox 360 power supply.