Xbox 360 System - Frequently Asked Questions (Page 09)
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These achievements are special.
The OXM360 is on the Official Xbox Magazie 360 demo disc. It unlocks nothing
and it can not give you any points. The only reason itīs there are that
Microsoft told the magazine makers that it MUST be there. So itīs there to
mess up your total achievement score, since you can not get those 1000 points.
The Xbox 360 Inner Circle and Xbox 360 Team are special badgers that only
people from Microsoft can have.
The PlayOnline Viewer is for people playing the Final Fantasy XI BETA.
At the moment, only Japanese players have those.
OXM360 - 1000 - 4
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Xbox 360 Team - 0 - 1
Xbox 360 Launch Team
November 22nd, 2005 we brought the world a new way to play games and have
fun. Jump in
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= 11. Bad Microsoft =
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Here I will list all errors that the 360 can have, and what Microsoft could
have done better.
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- 11.1. Change this Microsoft -
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Let me play games while downloading!
Let us do things while we download stuff. Itīs not fun to go away some hours
because we want to download a demo.
Download UI.
The downloads start at 5%. For large downloads, this means that # will be at
5% for 5-10 minutes and it seems like its not going.
When you resume a download, it starts at 50% (its really not at 50% tho).
They need to include a kbps bar so you know how fast its going, along with
total kbps downloaded so far (very much like when you download a file in IE)
Unfinished Downloading.
When you click to download a file, then donīt finish downloading it, a
checkmark should not be beside the filename.
You should be able to mark downloads as "seen" or "read" so you know which
ones are truly new.
A Demo and Trailer tab.
Demos and trailers need its own tab.category under marketplace and not share
one.
Better Media Control.
If you play a trailer downloaded from the Marketplace, you can only Stop and
Pause it.
If you play a DVD, you can do so much more. It would be great if we could play
the trailers fast forward if we want to see a specific part of the trailer.
Who is talking?
Itīs great that we can leave negative feedback on idiots that canīt shut up
about what they will do with Jews when you play online, but you donīt
know who said it. If it showed the name of the ones thatīs talking, we could
see who it was.
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The Scratching Disc.
Some have discovered that their X-Box 360 can scratch the gaming disc. Some say
it was because they had their 360 vertical.
The truth is this. Vertical and Horizontal doesīnt matter. Itīs the movement
that does it.
Movements?
Yes movements. Movements as in earthquake, as in your friends running around,
as in changing the unit from vertical to horizontal, as in changing the unit
from horizontal to vertical, as in kicking on the unit, as in tripping over the
controller cable and fall.
So donīt run at home kids.
The unit is overheating.
Go back and read the manual. What does it say about how to place the unit.
Do not block any ventilation openings on the console or power supply.
Do not place the console or power supply on a bed, sofa, or other soft surface
that may block ventilation openings.
Do not place the console or power supply in a confined space, such as a
bookcase, rack, or stereo cabinet, unless the space is well ventilated.
Do not place the console or power supply near any heat sources, such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.
It does not turn on.
Be sure that the power cord is inserted correct.
Disconnect and connect the power cord.
Press the Power button. It shall now start if itīs working correct.
If not, try pressing to eject button on the unit. If the unit turns on, there
may be a problem with the power button that may require service.
Look for flashing red lights on the Ring of Light and examine the light on the
Xbox 360 external power supply. Info about the lights below.
After you firmly connect the power cord, see whether the power cord is plugged
in to any device other than a typical power outlet. For example, the power cord
may be attached to an extension cord. If this is the case, remove this device
and then plug the power supply directly in a power outlet.
If the Xbox 360 still does not turn on, verify that the outlet is working by
testing other devices in the same outlet. If no other devices work, the outlet
may not be working. Examine your circuit breaker, and then contact a licensed
electrician for help.
If the outlet is working but the Xbox 360 console does not turn on, remove the
power supply power cord from the wall and from the Xbox 360 console. Examine
the power cord that connects to the Xbox 360 console for damage.
Rings of Light.
The lower-right quadrant of the Ring of Light flash red on the front of the
Xbox 360. This means that the unit experiences a hardware failure. Try to
restart the unit. If it doesīnt work, call support.
The lower-right quadrant of the Ring of Light flash red on the front of the
Xbox 360 and you receive the following Universal Error Message in
multiple languages: System Error. Contact Xbox Customer Support.
This means that the unit experiences a hardware failure. Try to restart the
unit. If it doesīnt work, call support.
The two left quadrants of the Ring of Light flash red on the front of the
Xbox 360. This means that the unit is overheating.
Let the unit cool down (this can take some hours). Then go up in this FAQ
and read "The unit is overheating". If is still the same, call support.
Three lights on the Ring of Light flash red on the front of the Xbox 360.
The upper-right quadrant light is the only light that does not flash red.
This means that the unit has a hardware failure.
Try to restart the unit. If that does not resolve the issue, unplug all the
cables from the unit, and then firmly plug the cables in.
Still not working?
Power-off the unit, remove the harddisk, and then turn on the console.
If the 3x Red LED error light is no longer displayed, turn-off the unit,
re-attach the hard disk drive, and then turn on the console.
Still problem? Call the support.
All four lights on the Ring of Light flash red on the front of the Xbox 360.
This means that the AV cable is not being detected by the console.
Make sure that the AV cable is correctly connected to the unit.
Remove it and reconnect it.
BE SURE ITīS ALL THE WAY IN!!!!!
The cable often meets some slight resistance before being fully inserted.
Not fully inserting the cable will result in either all for lights flashing
on the ring of light, or may simply result in no video on the screen.
The cable is fully inserted when the largest part of the connector is nearly
touching the units case.
If the four flashing red lights continue to flash, try wiping the metal area
of the AV pack with a dry cloth. The metal area is the end that plugs into
the unit. Wipe the metal area thoroughly, and then try the AV Pack again.
If the AV cable is correctly connected but the four red lights are still
flashing, substitute a different AV cable if you have one available.
Call the support.
The power supply light.
The power supply light is not illuminated.
If the power supply light is not illuminated, the power supply typically is
disconnected from the wall socket.
However, if the light is not illuminated but the power supply is connected to
the wall socket, there may be a problem with the power supply.
Let the power supply cool for several hours. The power supply may have
overheated. The power supply should again work after it cools. Adequate
cooling may take several hours. Make sure that the power supply has sufficient
ventilation during the cooling period. Do not try to turn on the console
during the cooling period.
Disconnect and reconnect the power supply. After you firmly connect the power
cord, see whether the power cord is plugged in to any device other than a
typical power outlet. For example, the power cord may be attached to an
extension cord. If this is the case, remove this device and then plug the
power supply directly in a power outlet.
If the Xbox 360 still does not turn on, verify that the outlet is working by
testing other devices in the same outlet. If no other devices work, the outlet
may not be working. Examine your circuit breaker, and then contact a licensed
electrician for help.
The power supply light is orange.
An orange light is illuminated on the power supply when the unit is turned off
or when the power supply is disconnected from the unit. This behavior is
typical and indicates that the power supply is in standby.
If the power supply light is orange and the unit will not turn on, there may
be a problem with the unit.
The power supply light can be orange and the unit not power on if the power
supply cord is not fully inserted in the unit.
Disconnect the power supply from the console, and then reconnect the power
supply. Make sure that the power supply cord is fully inserted in the unit.
You will hear a click sound when the power supply cord is fully inserted.
Let it cool down. Read the "The unit is overheating" section above.
Try to find if something else is wrong.
Call the support.
The power supply light is red.
This means that something is wrong in the external power supply.
Temporarily disconnect the power supply from the unit and from the wall
socket, wait 30 seconds, and then again plug the power supply into the unit
and into the wall socket.
Allow the power supply to cool for several hours. The red light may indicate
that the power supply has overheated. The power supply should turn back on
after it cools. Make sure that the power supply has sufficient ventilation
during cooling. Do not try to turn on the console while the power supply is
cooling.
The power supply needs service.
Support Page.
Microsoft have some nice support pages. You can always look at them...
PC canīt see Xbox.
Install .NET framework 1.1.
Verify UPnP is active.
Verify the Windows Media Connect service is active.
Having a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB connector? Remove it and it will work.
Error Message E74
You played your game and your unit suddenly died. After some hour it starts
again, with the message Error Message E74.
This means that something is bad with the harddrive.
Call the support and they will let you send it in.
Can't Retrieve Information From Xbox LIVE. Please Try Again Later.
You must do a Account Recovery.
If you can download small but not big files, look at for more info, and post there.
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= 12. Region Free? =
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It seems that Microsoft have put the region free question on the gaming
developers, since it has come reports thatīs saying that some games are region
free. Just donīt expect and games from Microsoft (Rare) to be region free.
Region Free games:
Amped 3 seems to work on a PAL unit...
Call of Duty 2
Condemned
GUN
Quake 4
Ridge Racer 6 (US VERSION)
Tony Hawks : American Wasteland
Not Region Free games
US Project Gotham Racing 3
US Kameo
US Perfect Dark: Zero
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Q001 - Your FAQ sucks!
A - Then read another one or make one yourself.
Q002 - You canīt play games on a Core system!
A - Yes you can. You canīt save without adding a memory card or a harddrive.
And you canīt play X-Box 1 games. But you can still play most X-Box 360
games.
Q003 - I canīt register on Xbox Live, HELP!!!!
A - You are trying to register or transfer you account on the launch day.
At the same time as another million American users. This means that the
server got so hammered so it goes down from time to time.
Try again later, and call the support.
Q004 - I got a Core system and bought a harddrive. Itīs installed but it
doesīnt work. Help me!!!
A - It seems that some Core owners with a harddrive have a problem. The
harddrive seems to work, but they canīt install MP3īs, photos or make
a gamer profile. As now there seems to be no solution, so call the support.
Q005 - What TV is best for X-Box 360?
A - I have no idea, ask a seller. A TV that supports both 720p and 1080i cost
more then a TV that supports only one of them.
Q006 - WHERE CAN I BUY A XBOX 360?!?!?!?!?
A - Look in the stores. Itīs a shortout now, because Microsoft have made so few
units and wants a worldwide release.
Q007 - Why are Microsoft giving away a million units to Paris Hilton?
A - 9000 units was used in lottery. A few of these was giving away to Hilton
& CO. All winners are humans, most gamers, so it exist as many 360 owners
now as if they had been sold. Besides, 9000 units extra means that not
every store will get even one extra.
Q008 - Hideo said that Metal Gear Solid 4 will come to 360, is it true?
A - Hideo Kojima said that the MGS4 Techdemo could easily be ported to
X-Box 360. Not that he will do it.
Q009 - My friend said that Rare will port Perfect Dark Zero to Revolution.
Is it true, or is he a Nintendo fanboy?
A - Rare said that they could port PDZ to Revolution without a problem.
Some things would change, for example they would probably use the remote
as a gun, making the game a little different to play.
Q010 - X-Box 360 cost to much!!!!
A - Microsoft are loosing money on every unit they sell. Think how much it will
cost if they wanted to earn som money on each unit.
Q011 - They are selling 360īs on ebay for 3050$!!!
A - Supply and demand. This is how the world works.
Q012 - How do I know if my TV supports HD?
A - Read the manual. Use google. See if you have 5 inputs close to each other.
Q013 - 3050$? A Premium was sold for 5100$!!! People are crazy!!!!
A - See question 011.
Q014 - Where is my free month of Live Gold? I canīt see any card?
A - When you create a new profile, choose Xbox Live Silver, and it shall pop
up that you will get a free month of Gold. If it doesīnt work, call the
support.
Q015 - Xbox is spelled Xbox, not X-Box!!!
A - I know, but I like to spell it X-Box. My FAQ, my rules.
Q016 - Where are the great graphics? It doesīnt look so great as I thought
it would!
A - First generation games are not even using 20% of the power in a unit.
Besides, the 360 is using 3 cores. Making something run on 2 cores are
hell, 3 is even worse. And think of the PS3, using 7 of them...
Q017 - Where are my 20GB? I can only see 13!!!
A - When you format a harddrive, you loose some space. This lost space is
telling the unit what the stuff on the disk is.
13 is for the user to fill up, with pics, music, Live arcade and so on.
4 is "hidden" for gamesaves.
the rest is for swap and lost.
Q018 - I canīt copy music from my IPod!
A - You can only stream music from a IPod. If the music is in MP3. No ACC here.
Q019 - Where is the CD that allows me to play old X-Box games?
A - Somewhere on Xbox.com in a near future.
Q020 - My 360 stopped working!!!
A - Are you blocking the ventilation holes? Have you placed your unit in a hot
place? Call the support.
Q021 - When is a new shipment coming?
A - If you are lucky, before X-Mas. If you are unlucky, in January.
Q022 - Why are Microsoft selling units in Japan and Europe instead of selling
to everybody that wants one in USA first? USA ROX!!!
A - 1. They want a release before X-Mas. X-Mas means more units sold.
2. Europe and Japan are paying even more for the units then what USA are
doing. This means that Microsoft are not loosing as much money on each
unit they sell outside USA.
3. The place down under are not getting it until March.
Q023 - Microsoft are tricking you all, they are holding back many units!
A - The shortage is true. Why would Microsoft hold back so many units if they
knew that every unit they release before X-mas will sell?
Q024 - Why are people doing so crazy stuff to get a X-Box 360?
A - What crazy stuff? Buying it on ebay for thousands of dollar? Trying to rob
stores on units? Trying to steal units from kids? Smashing windows because
stores are not selling them one? Yes it exist examples of all these things.
Why? Because they believe they will feel like a God if they have one on
the Launch day. And they can tell their friends that havīnt got any unit
that they are better then them.
Q025 - I GOT MY XBOX 360!!!! I JUST HAD TO WAIT A WHOLE NIGHT OUTSIDE THE STORE
IN COLD RAIN AND NO FOOD!!!! IM A GOD!!!!
A - Nice for you.
Q026 - Why didīnt you write anything about this or that?
A - Because Iīm lazy. Thank you, now I must do a update.
Q026 - How do I change themes on the dashboard?
A - Push the Guide button on your controller and go to Personal Settings.
Q027 - You said somewhere in you're guide that xbox 360 have sold out in most
stores around America. Do you happen to know how much consoles were
originally planned for the release date? Eg 2 million units?
A - The numbers Iīve heard are that they released around one million units in
USA. No idea how many of each sort it was. Iīve also heard that UK will
only get 50.000 or 500.000 units at launch day, depending on where you
read it. But I have no official numbers, seems impossible to find that.
Q028 - You mentioned that Japan will only have 11 xbox games that are BC. Does
that include Australia? I was kinda hoping 200 games being BC would
apply for Australia as well as America loll.
A - Microsoft have only released eleven games on the list, but they will
probably add more before the Japanese launch (at least I hope so).
My guess is that the Australian BC list will probably be the same as the
European list. I guess so because we both have the same TV standard and the
Australian xbox.com seems to list the same list.
But what worries me about Australian is that if you look at the Australian
version of xbox.com and look at Games - All Games, it
seems that no games will have HDTV Support o_O
I hope this is a error on the page.
Q029 - I was reading your guide, and found it very informative. However, when
I began reading what you were saying about 1080i being better than 720p.
I understand you probably aren't an enthusiast, and I don't mean to
insult you, because anyone with any knowledge of HD knows 720p>1080i.
Especially when it comes to video games, with a great deal of fast
moving objects, 720p reigns supreme.
Read up.
A - Thanks. It is interesting reading, and we can all be wrong sometimes.
I still believe that 1080i is better on smaller TVīs and 720p is better on
on bigger TVīs.
Itīs up to each user to see it for themself what they like most, so I
demand that every user of a X-Box 360 look for themself what they like
most.
...if they have a TV or monitor that supports it.
Q030 - Hey man I read your FAQ and I really couldn't find anything that tells
me how to put videos on the 360 hard drive. Is it possible to do that?
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