View Full Version : Any tips for a new guy?
Graham
12-24-2004, 12:27 PM
Hi guys, I've just bought myself a xbox as it didn't look like anyone was gonna get me one for xmas. Anywho i just thought i'd sign up and see if anyone has any tips/advice for a newbie :)
Looking forward to playing online with a few of you once i get the hang of it.
Bought myself Project Gotham Racing 2 to start with as i wanted to practise the Nurburgring while its closed for the winter. Strangely there wasn't a 2 month xbox live trial with PGR2 so i guess i will have to wait until the stores reopen on Monday unless anyone has a spare they dont need :wink:
Merry xmas
Graham
pimpinc333
12-24-2004, 12:31 PM
I do pm will be sent in 2 mins.
punqsux
12-24-2004, 12:33 PM
congrats on the box, i dont have one so i cant give you tips on it, but just have fun with it ^^
Ebraum
12-24-2004, 12:37 PM
Your really going to want to get the Xbox Live Headset. Being able to communicate is soo much more fun. Without it you kinda feel left out.
pimpinc333
12-24-2004, 12:39 PM
Yea get a headset also pm was sent about 2 mins ago.
Graham
12-24-2004, 01:04 PM
Thanks guys.
I will be online as soon as it updates itself.
Now where can i get a headset at 18:00 on xmas eve :-)
Graham
jughead
12-24-2004, 01:09 PM
you will absolutely love pgr2. it stole away a year of my life. Now halo 2 is going to do the same.
tyecko
12-24-2004, 01:14 PM
watch your cornhole man.
swetooth9
12-24-2004, 01:35 PM
watch your cornhole man.
:?:
but yea i have pgr2 also...havent gotten to playing it yet, what w/ halo 2, gr2, riddick, etc.
shrike4242 helped me get PGR2 and I have yet to play it either. Congrats on getting yourself an Xbox, and I hope you enjoy it!
Lootr2Core
12-24-2004, 01:44 PM
Any tips for a new guy? Just one... RUN, GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN LEST YOU TURN OUT LIKE THIS GUY.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/4119613.stm
ideo game 'record score' claim
A man who has spent at least two hours practising on a vintage video game for the past 25 years has secured what he says is the highest ever score.
Gary Whelan, of Duckinfield, Greater Manchester, has been playing the space invaders game, Galaxian, since 1980.
He said he had set a world record of 399,290 points, beating the previous record held by a Californian.
Mr Whelan said he would not stop playing until he had reached at least a million points.
He has always been really interested in video games...
Trish Whelan, Gary's wife
He said: "You've got to put some effort into it and some time into it.
"My marriage is probably the same.
"The worst it's been is if my wife shouts me for my tea. I say 'I'll be down in a minute', but obviously, if I'm on a good run, I'll keep on going till my tea's cold."
His understanding wife of 24 years, Trish, said she had not considered divorcing him.
"It's not like I didn't know what I was getting into," she said.
"He has always been really interested in video games.
"At least I know where he is and what he's up to. It's our silver wedding next years so I'll wait till then and then we'll see."
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/england/manchester/4119613.stm
Published: 2004/12/22 20:45:07 GMT
tyecko
12-24-2004, 01:54 PM
watch your cornhole man.
:?:
but yea i have pgr2 also...havent gotten to playing it yet, what w/ halo 2, gr2, riddick, etc.
It's a line from Office Space.
Graham
12-24-2004, 02:03 PM
I am so bad at PGR2 :lol:
I will be back after some practise :!:
Is there a way to unlock the tracks or do i really have to work my way through the Kudos World Series?
Graham
congrats on the box, i dont have one so i cant give you tips on it, but just have fun with it ^^
Then why the hell are you posting in the Xbox forum?
craven_fiend
12-24-2004, 02:44 PM
congrats on the box, i dont have one so i cant give you tips on it, but just have fun with it ^^
Then why the hell are you posting in the Xbox forum?
maybe its b/c he wanted to congrat the op on getting one!? hmm that seems most logical. well that and telling him to enjoy it
KwanzaaTimmy
12-24-2004, 05:56 PM
Xbox Tips, hmm. Well I just recently got a box, so make sure you pick up those good cheap titles. KOTOR is a must, a long with Halo (If you haven't stomped it into the ground).
After that, and seeing you're a racing fan, I'd suggest you'd spend some money on Burnout 3, get that deal that has it at 30 bucks as opposed to B&M's 50.
Great Purchase and Have fun!
diggityjones
12-24-2004, 06:02 PM
Hi guys, I've just bought myself a xbox as it didn't look like anyone was gonna get me one for xmas. Anywho i just thought i'd sign up and see if anyone has any tips/advice for a newbie :)
Looking forward to playing online with a few of you once i get the hang of it.
Bought myself Project Gotham Racing 2 to start with as i wanted to practise the Nurburgring while its closed for the winter. Strangely there wasn't a 2 month xbox live trial with PGR2 so i guess i will have to wait until the stores reopen on Monday unless anyone has a spare they dont need :wink:
Merry xmas
Graham
The Chronicles of Riddick is a really great title for XBOX. Its beautiful. Cheap too. That one and Breakdown are to bargain titles that are really worth it.
You'll love the XBOX. I got mine in October (same time I started using this site). Both will bring you a lot of joy.
Obviously you need to be playing Halo 2 online. That goes without saying.
Enjoy your new job. Its hard to stop playing it once you get it.
later
Graham
12-25-2004, 07:24 AM
What have i done!!!!
I have been awake nearly all night on PGR2 :lol:
I am slowing getting the hang of it now but how come you guys have all got Porsche GT1's?
Graham
radjago
12-25-2004, 10:58 PM
Any tips for a new guy? Just one... RUN, GET OUT WHILE YOU STILL CAN LEST YOU TURN OUT LIKE THIS GUY.
And then there's this...
http://www.idlethumbs.net/marek/JackBlack.jpg
and if you plan on beating it, this should help
http://forums.xbox.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=6138660
and this guy did it all in just under 3 weeks
http://forums.xbox.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=6138660
So good luck, and godspeed
SEGA128DC
12-25-2004, 11:36 PM
I have a tip, don't buy any game from Electronic Arts, ever!!!...
Oh yeah, welcome to the Xbox board...:D
polish_gamer
12-26-2004, 01:03 AM
Xbox Tips, hmm. Well I just recently got a box, so make sure you pick up those good cheap titles. KOTOR is a must, a long with Halo (If you haven't stomped it into the ground).
After that, and seeing you're a racing fan, I'd suggest you'd spend some money on Burnout 3, get that deal that has it at 30 bucks as opposed to B&M's 50.
Great Purchase and Have fun!
Agreed. For a great single-player experience KOTOR is the best the xbox has to offer.