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« on: December 24, 2002, 05:17:25 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2002, 05:17:25 PM » |
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hey guys i ordered a xbox online yesterday it should be here pretty soon. i just have a few questions.... first, are the xbox games on dvd format or cd? i was just curious because PC games still seem to be coming on CDs. secondly, when ripping CDs onto the xbox what compression format do they use? mp3? wma? what bit-rate? also, i hear that the xbox does not read CD-R discs, is that true? i look forward to playing it once it arrives  thx |
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« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2002, 09:48:39 PM » |
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Xbox uses dvds and can also play dvd movies with the addition of the dvd infrared controller. I have no idea what format it uses but you can copy music directly to the drive to play with some games that allow it and for your own listening pleasure. You might go over to www.xbreporter.com for more details on the Xbox. Yes Xbox cant read cd-rs but can read cdrws,CC |
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« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2002, 11:21:38 PM » |
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Yes Xbox cant read cd-rs but can read cdrws,CC >>
that is really odd. can't read CD-R's but CAN read CD-RW's. very interesting. i wonder why...
most CD stereos can play CD-R's but not CD-RW's...
interesting....
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« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2002, 06:49:36 PM » |
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The explanation I was given is it uses a lower power laser and thus can read cdrws but not cdrs but honestly I have no way of veryifying the reasons or accuracy of this,CC
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« Reply #5 on: December 25, 2002, 08:42:31 PM » |
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cool.
the system will arrive tomorrow (too bad they don't ship on christmas day). i was just wondering, is there a video or audio quality difference between connecting the xbox straight to the tv or connecting it to the vcr using composite cables?
would the picture quality be better if i used a s-video connection?
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« Reply #6 on: December 25, 2002, 08:46:02 PM » |
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Id connect it straight to the tv which is preferred but the sound can be connected to whatever you chose. I have mine connected to a 2.1 Monsoon setup with sub woofer and it sounds very good,particularly with dvd movies,CC
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« Reply #7 on: December 25, 2002, 08:56:52 PM » |
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thx for the quick response cc. i got a set of cambridge soundworks digitals 2.1 connected to my tv and i can't wait to test my games on them. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 25, 2002, 08:58:09 PM » |
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Youll like it Im sure,CC
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« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2002, 09:36:36 AM » |
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The xbox dvd drives are custom dumbed down drives, that have had the laser power tweaked, so itll only read dvds, some not all cdrws work and some not all dvdrw's work.
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« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2002, 01:35:34 PM » |
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<< The xbox dvd drives are custom dumbed down drives, that have had the laser power tweaked, so itll only read dvds, some not all cdrws work and some not all dvdrw's work.
Sam >>
interesting. i'll have to see if my cdrw's work....im still waiting for delievery. it should be here today!!! soooo impatient!
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« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2002, 04:14:11 PM » |
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it has arrived! right now im ripping a CD....oh boy does it take long! im going to play sega GT in a bit.... thanks for all the help everyone |
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« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2002, 05:31:11 PM » |
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I read an article about TV out in a magazine, they say S-Video (S-VHS) is much better quality than Composite.
SCART is the best out there, but not available for most graphics cards...
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« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2002, 11:09:42 PM » |
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played about 5 hours of xbox today. man it's addictive sega gt is a cool racing game, i really like it. JSRF is very addictive. It's quite oringinal, i've never played that sort of game before. i can't wait to get some more games. im going to EB on monday, hopefully i can get some good deals i also need to get the dvd play back kit and another controller. wow, i've been spending a lot of doh this xmas and looks like im going to be spending more.... |
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