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Microsoft will no longer support the original Xbox console on Live service
Microsoft has announced it will soon no longer support the original Xbox console on its Live online service.
From 15 April, Microsoft will “discontinue Xbox Live service for original Xbox consoles and games”, according to the software giant’s Major Nelson blog.
The decision will also impact Xbox 360 owners – specifically, those who play old Xbox games on their second-gen consoles over Xbox Live.
Microsoft claimed that it “did not make this decision lightly”, stressing that the move is a necessary step towards “evolving the Live service with new features and experiences that fully harness the power of Xbox 360 and the Xbox More >
Calibrate XBOX 360 HDMI settings
Set X360’s resolution to AUTO (720p or 1080P), reference level to standard and HDMI color space to YCbCr709.
Download all the images from this link and transfer them on an optical media (in DATA format) or onto a USB flash memory. View each image in full screen so that you can compare the level of improvement after calibration.
Before proceeding, make sure to set the color temperature to warm, disable all image enhancing features and light sensor. (this is a great time to get out your LCD panel/Television/Projectors user manual for specifics)
Backlight (If Available):
It is recommended that the backlight should be set to less More >
Codename: Jasper, Xbox 360’s latest motherboard
What is a Jasper console? Jasper is the latest revision of Xbox 360. The console does not look any different, and does not operate ”faster“… but it is cooler! The PSU (power supply) has changed, as well as the GPU die size. The PSU is now 150W (as opposed to 175W with Falcon) and the GPU is now 65nm. With this revision the 360 is now a full 65nm console, with both the CPU and GPU die size being 65nm. Since the original Xbox 360 was plaqued with problems due to heat, each revision (Falcon, now Jasper) has been designed to require less power, More >
GTA IV Multiplayer Hints & Tips
Basics
- To access multiplayer in-game:
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- Press “Up” on the directional pad to access your mobile phone
- Toggle to Multiplayer and press (“X” for PS3 or “A” for Xbox 360) to accept
- Choose from Player Match, Ranked, or Party Mode
- Select from one of 14 multiplayer games and press (“X” for PS3 or “A” for Xbox 360) to enter the multiplayer lobby
- The lobby is the meeting point for all players before starting a multiplayer game. Here you can see a list of who is playing and change your mode and character model options.
- To invite friends to multiplayer, you use your in-game mobile phone to More >