Why does the Xbox 360 hard drive costs ten times more than a PC hard drive of the same size?
Xbox 360 FAQs - XboxThe Xbox 360 hard drive is a 2.5" hard drive, similar to those found in notebooks. The hard drive that you buy for your PC are 3.5". Considering that notebook parts are always more expensive than desktop PC components, it is reasonable that the Xbox 360 hard drive costs more than a desktop PC hard drive of the same size.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQJust like in the previous generation, utilisation of things like Xbox Live and the Hard Drive will be up to the game designers, game developers have also been informed that some scenarios will include a disconnected hard drive.
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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.
Related QuestionsWhy is the hard drive an optional component for the Xbox 360 Core System?
CESPage.com Xbox - FAQWe want to expand the Xbox experience to different audiences. By offering choice to consumers we allow consumers the flexibility to enter the immersive, high definition world of Xbox 360 gaming and build toward the complete Xbox 360 entertainment experience.
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CESPage.com Xbox - FAQThe hard drive for the Xbox 360 is removable so can be used on another person's Xbox 360 however it is not as small or as portable as a memory card which can be kept on a key chain. The Memory card slots into one of the two Memory Card slots on the front of the console.
Related QuestionsWill the Xbox 360 use the hard drive for game saves and caching like the original Xbox?
CESPage.com Xbox - FAQYes. Game designers will have all kinds of innovative ideas that the hard drive will be used for. Use of the hard drive is not just limited to game scenarios. Like the original Xbox you will be able to do things like rip and store music, plus Xbox Live scenarios and downloadable content.
Related QuestionsWhat can I do with a Windows Media Center PC and Xbox 360? How does that work?
CESPage.com Xbox - FAQEvery Xbox 360 also works as a Media Center Extender-which means you'll be able to access recorded TV (including high-definition shows) and digital movies (including high-definition films), music, video, and photos stored on Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005-based PCs through any Xbox 360. What's more, you can stay connected to Xbox Live and still receive game invites and messages from your friends while watching your favourite TV shows or movies.
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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.
Related QuestionsAre there any differences between the XBOX 360 and PC versions?
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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Windows Home Server: Frequently Asked QuestionsXbox is quickly becoming an important living room entertainment hub, in addition to the leading next-generation video game platform. As such, customers can use Xbox 360 and other devices to access and enjoy photos, music and videos located on Windows Home Server and experience them on the TV. This functionality can be achieved through Windows Media Connect technology.
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Unscripted 360 & Xbox Live Vision Camera FAQWhen the Vision Camera is connected, it will display whatever the camera is focused on within each blade of the dashboard.? Each movement in front of the camera will cause a series of waves in the background producing a really cool wave effect.? Once movement stops, the waves stop.
Related QuestionsHow do I upgrade my xbox hard drive?
Frequently Asked Questions - Mod Chip WorldTo upgrade your hard drive you will need a xbox mod chip installed and a copy of the EvoX cd or dvd. It has an hard drive rebuild option for upgraded large hard drives. When its has finished installing reboot and that all you need to do.
Related QuestionsHow do you know what hard drive you have on your xbox?
Talk:FAQ - Xbox-LinuxIn a word, NO. The xbox has 4 x 16MB chips by default (64MB) they all share address pins i.e pin 1 on 1 chip is electrically the same point as pin 1 on the other 3 chips. The xbox has 4 positions and ONLY 4 positions free in which you can install extra memory chips. There are 2 free positions on the top side of the motherboard and 2 free on the underneath side.
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GAF Blog Archive for thamYes. The XNA Framework runtime environment for Xbox 360 requires that a physical hard drive be present on your Xbox 360 retail console.
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Xbox Team : December 2007 Video Playback FAQThe Xbox 360 will support as big of a storage device as you can format using FAT32. Unfortunately when formatting a device in Windows Vista or Windows XP you will be restricted to a maximum FAT32 size of 32GB. You can work around this limitation by using a 3rd party utility or using an alternative Operating System that does not have this restriction. Please note that the maximum size of any single file on FAT32 is 4GB.
Related QuestionsDoes the Xbox have a hard disk drive (HDD)?
ActiveXbox: FAQYes. The Xbox has a built-in 8GB HDD that can be used for but not limited to storing game demos, ripped CD's, extra characters/maps/weapons in games. The hard drive is not be used as the installation destination of a game, like it is on the PC, rather it is used as a "scratch pad" to avoid DVD seek delays.
Related QuestionsWill the Xbox 360 games use the hard drive for game saves and caching like the original Xbox did?
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.
Related QuestionsHow can I connect my external hard drive to my 360?
Xbox 360 Help and Hints | Your questions. Our answers.This may be the easiest task you'll ever perform, using your 360. If you bought a Premium 360 (a.k.a. a white outer box), look around for your hard drive. If you cannot find your hard drive contact 1-8004MY-XBOX. If you bought a core 360 (a.k.a. a green outer box), open up your hard drive that you bought from the store.
Related QuestionsWhat CPU does the Xbox 360 have?
Xbox 360 FAQs - XboxThe Xbox 360 has a custom IBM PowerPC-based Central Processing Unit. To read the complete technical specs for the Xbox 360 CPU click here. Additionally, for an explanation of those specs, check out this editorial titled Xbox 360 Dissected.
Related QuestionsDo I have to defragment the Xbox hard drive?
ActiveXbox: FAQNo. You don't need to. The Xbox hard drive has separate partitions for cache, music etc & there is no need to defragment the drive ever, period.
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how do you change the xbox hard drive and replace the software in the other hard drive?
Talk:FAQ - Xbox-LinuxIf Linux is already installed, you'll have to attach one of the hard drives to the DVD drive cable and basically perform a regular Linux hard drive upgrade. See the HOWTO's for more info. If you have not installed Linux yet, you'll have to consider why you need that software - you will not be able to run XBox games with an upgraded hard drive, so you're probably better off doing a hardware mod and installing Linux on the new hard drive while it's still empty. Under the right circumstances, yes.
Related QuestionsIs the Xbox 360 a Media Center PC?
Xbox 360 FAQs - XboxNo, the Xbox 360 is not a Media Center PC. It can connect to a Windows XP Media Center PC to stream content, but it is more of a Media Center PC amplifier/extender than a Media Center PC substitute.
Related QuestionsCan I connect the Xbox 360 to my PC monitor?
Xbox 360 FAQs - XboxYes, you can connect the Xbox 360 to your PC monitor using the first-party VGA cable (sold separately). the moment, Microsoft does not plan to offer a DVI or HDMI pack, but it may be available in the future. Todd Holmdahl, Corporate Vice President of the Xbox Product Group at Microsoft, elaborated, "We're poised to hit the sweet spot of the HD market at launch and as the market matures, we will provide an HDMI for our customers when it makes sense.
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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.
Related QuestionsCan 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.
Related QuestionsQ20. How I would know, which DVD drive comes up with my Xbox 360?
Xbox 360 FAQs - Pakistan's Gamers CommunityThere are two type os DVD drives available on Xbox 360 i-e Samsung & Hitachi! to see which DVD drives is in your xbox 360, check out the following pictures and notice the tray shapes! ultimately you can open your Xbox 360 case to identify which drive you have.
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