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[warren_cox]

I've just been looking at the screenshots of this game and given my despair and boredom waiting for GT5 (now Sept 2010), I am going to buy an X-Box 360 Super Elite / Forza package from Dixons tonight.

Question for the uninitiated. Am I better off buying a console + the new Ltd Edition Forza 3, or does this version not really add much from the basic game?

Any additional extras I should be looking to purchase?

Cheers in advance

Warren

 

[Fl@pper]

xbox live usually get afreebie card in with a new console

are you playing online or thinking about it ? network ? cable in rear is easy - adapter needed for wireless

i'll pass on the limited edition myself as i never bother as they all end up £9.99 in a basket eventually

 

[m0rk]

I almost want it to be the end of the month when I get home so I can play this.

 

[warren_cox]

xbox live usually get afreebie card in with a new console

are you playing online or thinking about it ? network ? cable in rear is easy - adapter needed for wireless

i'll pass on the limited edition myself as i never bother as they all end up £9.99 in a basket eventually

Cheers Fl@pper, I will be playing online, and although the router is right above it, all the wired inputs are used for Plasma TV, PS3 and Apple TV so I will need to get wireless dongle. HDMI cable needed too by the looks of it. Maybe a spare controller battery.

On your instruction I'm going to give the Ltd Edition a miss and go for the Std in the pack.

 

[jonjay]

Cheers Fl@pper, I will be playing online, and although the router is right above it, all the wired inputs are used for Plasma TV, PS3 and Apple TV so I will need to get wireless dongle. HDMI cable needed too by the looks of it. Maybe a spare controller battery.

On your instruction I'm going to give the Ltd Edition a miss and go for the Std in the pack.

Get the play and charge kit Warren, its about £10.

Look forward to racing you online.

 

[warren_cox]

Just seen the price of the wireless adaptor, that's robbery. I'm still going to buy a console, but with all the bolt ons it starts to make the PS3 look very reasonable. I'm tempted to switch the network cable between PS3 and X-box to save 40 odd quid.

Looking forward to getting online (which I presume costs too!), and take a pasting from you seasoned pro's

 

[CraigW]

Just seen the price of the wireless adaptor, that's robbery. I'm still going to buy a console, but with all the bolt ons it starts to make the PS3 look very reasonable. I'm tempted to switch the network cable between PS3 and X-box to save 40 odd quid.

Looking forward to getting online (which I presume costs too!), and take a pasting from you seasoned pro's

You get a wired ethernet/network cable with the xbox anyway.

Also Im sure if you buy the Elite console (Black) you get the HDMI cable with it. Or is it just the ports?

 

[Fl@pper]

just gonna say don't rush with the wireless as the E-cable comes with it anyway and the adapter's not cheap

headset so we can all swear in your ear ?

must admit i picked mine up off here and skanked ebay for the bits and bobs so only took £150 tops inc 3 games so far

 

[warren_cox]

You get a wired ethernet/network cable with the xbox anyway.

Also Im sure if you buy the Elite console (Black) you get the HDMI cable with it. Or is it just the ports?

Just the ports, no HDMI cable in the box.

I have the chance to buy an XBOX live Gold membership for £33 from Dixons. Is that a better / worse price than if I subscribe direct from Microsoft?

 

[m0rk]

Just the ports, no HDMI cable in the box.

I have the chance to buy an XBOX live Gold membership for £33 from Dixons. Is that a better / worse price than if I subscribe direct from Microsoft?

Cheaper than direct from MS, but you can get it a few quid cheaper from ebay (they email the codes)

You have time on your side, as you'll get a month FOC with teh console

 

[Mr_Dave]

xbox live usually get afreebie card in with a new console

are you playing online or thinking about it ? network ? cable in rear is easy - adapter needed for wireless

i'll pass on the limited edition myself as i never bother as they all end up £9.99 in a basket eventually

I like my ltd ed R8, well worth it hahaha. The game is awesome though. You're the second person I've heard of considering a 360 because GT5 is actually never going to be out

 

[Mr_Dave]

And yes, swap the network cable, wireless sucks for gaming anyway imo.

 

[Fl@pper]

£4.99 a month on an ad-hoc basis direct to MS which i know is dearer in the long run but can start/stop as i get bored with it then

the £33 is for 12 months advance i would imagine so is cheaper but in one go of course but a lot of juice in one go

check they still throw in a freebie month and buy it later if you want that much ahead after that

 

[warren_cox]

All purchased through Dixons.com

> Forza Motorsport 3 Ltd Edition X box 360 Super Elite 250Gb (with 2 wireless black controllers / Black X Box 360 headset / X Box live silver membership / Forza Motorsport 3 standard game) link

> X Box 360 Gold membership DVD

> X Box Play & Charge kit

Will post my details once its all set up! Now off to cancel GT 5 on Amazon!

 

[dave_ph]

good man!


I've created a thread this afternoon for car photos to go into (basically a place to show off your garage and photos) which will be away from the general game banter for those who are interested

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=241926

 

[Fl@pper]

i'm still waiting for my Forza2 pics to show up online. let alone Forza3

 

[warren_cox]

Just had the notification to say that it's being delivered on Friday afternoon

Oh to race at the 'Ring again. Haven't had that privilege since trading PS2 for PS3 back in 2007

Wife's less than impressed by the fact we will now have all 3 consoles and questions the need. If PS3 didn't have blu-ray it could have well been on its way, but it's saved for now.

Can you surf t'internet on X Box 360?

EDIT: Can I use my Logitech Driving Force EX steering wheel I have for Gran Turismo with Forza? (it connects via USB).

 

[Fl@pper]

Can you surf t'internet on X Box 360?

EDIT: Can I use my Logitech Driving Force EX steering wheel I have for Gran Turismo with Forza? (it connects via USB).

1. not unless you seriously hack it no but you can use network to other pc's and media centre to share/stream movie/music/pics etc, cable/sky tv too with the right setup now.

2. pass, never used one but connection is usb if it helps so would have thought so, one of the wheely geeks will let ya know though lol

 

[Rich23 UK]

I've only played for about an hour. With a newborn in the house it's not easy to find the time.

Already got my red LCR.

 

[warren_cox]

Has anyone got the XBox Wireless steering wheel controller. If so, is it any good?

Found that the wheel on PS3 can give you up to a second a lap as the turn of the wheel is far more measured than with the joystick.