Can I play PC games or games from other video game systems on Xbox 360?
CESPage.com Xbox - FAQNo, PC games cannot be played on the Xbox 360 also burned discs or discs from other video game systems cannot be played either.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQXbox games are designed to make use of the Xbox video game system's superior hardware and online gaming capabilities. It is not possible to play these games on a personal computer or any other video game system.
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XboxWeekly.com | All Play And No WorkNo. Just because it is made by Microsoft doesn't mean it has to play PC games. Note: Xbox games will not work on PC's aswell.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQThe Xbox 360 will be backward compatible with the old games - this is done using something called an "emulation profile" which tells the new console how to play your old game - one is needed for each game. The top 100 selling games will have their profiles on the Hard Drive so titles such as Halo 2, Forza, and Project Gotham Racing 2 etc will play fine on the new console. Games outside the top 100 will also be supported as additional profiles will be available to download.
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Compatibility FAQ - Xbox 360Yes, you most certainly can. However, it is not possible to offer compatibility out of the box for all Xbox titles due to hardware conflicts between the two systems.
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Videora Xbox360 Converter - Xbox360 Video FAQYes, but only video downloaded from the Xbox Live Marketplace or preloaded on the Xbox, not your own videos.
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Xbox 360 FAQs - Pakistan's Gamers CommunityYou must purchase Xbox 360's VGA HD Cable. Official cable from Microsoft. You can get third party cable like Dragon 360 too, but if your monitor doesn't have VGA in port and/or your PC speaker doesn't have RCA in port, you'll have to buy separate adapters. Microsoft's official cable does include both adapters.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQYes! Xbox 360 can play DVDs and is a progressive scan DVD player so DVDs will look as good, plus up-scaling to High Definition may be possible but has not been confirmed. The remote control is not required but this allows access to regular DVD controls plus Media Center features for the built in Media Center Extender.
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coldforged.org & Blog Archive & Xbox 360 High De...No, you need no external hardware to enjoy Xbox 360 games in high definition. The only “extra” thing you’ll need is either the Xbox 360 Component HD AV Cable or the Xbox 360 VGA HD AV Cable.
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Xbox Team : Spring '07 Video Playback FAQYou can play video from a USB 2.0 FAT32 removable drive, optical media, and by streaming from the Zune software or Windows Media Player 11. Xbox 360 does not specifically block video from playing based on a maximum bit rate, resolution, or frames per second. The maximums listed above for each codec are what we have tested for various video playback sources. Higher rated content will not be blocked, but playback may be less then optimal. Use higher bitrates at your own risk.
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Kids and the Internet FAQThe Xbox and Xbox 360 game systems come with parental controls, called Family Settings, which are tools you can use to restrict the type of games your children can play based on a game's rating (for example, the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) rating in the United States). For more information, see Xbox 360 Family Settings help create a safer gaming environment and Family Settings - A guide to helping your family enjoy the Xbox experience.
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GAMING :: TrekCoreThere will be differences in pace and balance between the versions due to the difference in controllability between the platforms. For example, computer mouse and keyboard controls are faster and more precise than the XBOX 360 controller, so the PC version will expect faster and more precise reactions. The PC version has been found to be hard to control without using a USB XBOX controller. The game seems to be designed with the XBOX 360 version in mind.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQMicrosoft Game Studios is bringing Perfect Dark Zero, Kameo, and Project Gotham Racing 3 to Xbox 360 this holiday. Also exclusive to Xbox 360 is Call of Duty 2 from Activision, Inc., and QUAKE 4, which they developed with id Software. You'll also see Dead or Alive 4 from Tecmo and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion from Bethesda Softworks/2K Games, among many others.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQThe Xbox 360 will use DVD-9, the standard dual-layer DVD used in the Xbox. This is the currently announced format for games, HD-DVD is supported via the HD-DVD Add-on drive (sold seperatly) but this is for High Definition Movies only and not games.
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PS3 FAQNo. The Xbox 360 is at least slightly easier to develop for. The whole PS3 architecture is quite different from anything of the past, so programmers will need some time to get a grasp of the hardware fully. That's not to say that it's too hard to develop games for the PS3, but the Xbox 360 is easier to develop for initially.
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XNA Game Studio Express FAQ not entirely worthless - JoystiqOnly if said game is actually about commercials, possibly a Joe in the Fast Lane take on the exciting life of a marketing mastermind. In fewer words: no. You can sell Game Studio Express titles for Windows, but you'll need Game Studios Professional (available next Spring) to hawk your goods on the Xbox 360.
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The Buffy Store FAQs - A Bravenet.com FaqWell, at one time the Buffy the Vampire Slayer game was going to be released on PC. Then it was going to be released for Playstation. Now, it is offered on Xbox ONLY, according to the Fox Interactive site. They have an ad for the game that says "Only for Xbox." I have not heard of it being released in the future on any other platform. Now that the second video game is in production, it will be released for all platforms. Stay tuned to http://www.buffycollctor.com/games/.
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Compatibility FAQ - Xbox 360In order for an Xbox 1 title to be backwards compatible with the Xbox 360, a software patch must be made by Microsoft to allow the hardware to read the game disk. Microsoft offers a list of backwards compatible titles that is constantly being updated.
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Xbox 360 FAQs - XboxIn a special chat held after the Xbox 360 price announcement, J Allard said: We think game designers have all kinds of innovative ideas that the hard drive will be used for. Use of the hard drive is not limited to game scenarios. Like Xbox 1 you will be able to do things like rip and store music and don't forget about live scenarios and all the downloadable content.
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Pontiac Virtual NCAA Final 4 - FAQ/Contact UsThe sponsors are not responsible for the performance or reliability of the Xbox and Xbox 360 game consoles their respective controls, the online gaming services they provide or the connection provided by your ISP. Please verify that all these things are working properly prior to registering for the tournament or competing for a scheduled tournament match. You will forfeit your match if you fail to show up at the scheduled date and time.
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Xbox.com | Xbox 360 - Support - Account Management FAQAn Xbox 360 Headset greatly enhances gameplay. You can play on Xbox Live without a headset, but you won't be able to use voice chat??"that is, you won't be able to talk to other players through the service.
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H.264 Codec FAQ & Basic Tutorial on MP4 Conversion - Mp4 Con...Yes it can. However some files play pretty slow, not know the reason. (my H264 encodes work fine, 2-3 other files I tried play very slow.)I’ll have to do some tests to find the reason. Remember that Xbox doesn’t have the fastest CPU out there(Pentium 3 733 MHz) So actually the nice playback of most H264 files attracted me. About the new Xbox 360, I don’t know.
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DVD-Guides.com - H.264 FAQ & Basic Conversion GuideYes it can. However some files play pretty slow, not sure why it happens (my H264 encodes work fine, 2-3 other files I tried play very slow). I'll have to do some tests to confirm what caused that. Remember that Xbox doesn't have the fastest CPU out there (Pentium 3 733MHz) so to be honest the nice playback of most H264 files impressed me.
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DVD Direct :: Your DVD Rental NetworkNo! However, games are only included in the Normal (2 discs out a time) and above plans and are accessable for members who have been with DVD Direct for more than one continuous month. This is provided at no extra cost! [Return to The Top]
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Xbox 360 FAQs - Pakistan's Gamers CommunityThe Xbox 360 is the successor to Microsoft's original Xbox video game console. The Xbox 360 console was for the first time unveiled on MTV on May 12, 2005, and release on November 22, 2005 in North America, December 2 in Europe, and December 10 in Japan, and became the first console to have a simultaneous launch across the three major regions. The Xbox360 is also the first next-gen console to hit the market.
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Will developers continue to develop games for the Xbox or will all be for Xbox 360?
Xbox 360 FAQs - XboxYes, developers and publishers will still support the Xbox throughout 2006 and beyond. Just as an example of how serious developers and publishers are about Xbox development after the launch of the Xbox 360 you have EA's BLACK, developed by Criterion Games. You shouldn't wait for an add-on that might never see the light of the day and that will only be used for HD DVD movie playback.
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