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I really hate that. ;-)) Ever lost your rag with a game before and then heard "don't play it then" come from another room ? God that just winds me up more. ;-))
Keep it real,
Outlaw.
> Bleeders wrote:
Deffo mate. It should be here either tomorrow or
> Wednesday.
> I also pre-ordered Jet Set Radio Future too, so with any luck
> this week should
> be a good un'.
Jet Set Radio Future is out tommorow in
> America. I wonder if you'll get the game with your X-Box. Anyway only 16 and a
> bit days to the UK release :).
I've literally just received my import XBox and it's fantastic. Initially on boot-up it impressed me with it's sleak presentation and haunting sounds.
The machine isn't as big as it seems in the pod for some reason, ditto for the pad too, which I've found comfortable.
As far as Halo is concerned. Well, it didn't receive 10/10 from Edge for nothing and you can see why. Yeah, the first level isn't much to look at, but it eases you into the mechanics of the game ala Half-Life style.
As for Dead or Alive 3, I've yet to put it on and I'm expecting Jet Set Radio Future here at the end of the week.
Comet seem to be best bet,
> Toys'R'Us and Currys/Dixons both want you to buy their bundles, neither of which
> match my requirements - Console, extra controller (M$ not the compatible in the
> Toys'R'Us deal), Halo (I've been playing unreal tournament for years now, lets
> hope Halo has the same lifespan), PGR, DOAIII.
Dixons isn't bad, I've pre ordered the console, extra official controller, official DVD thingy, DOA3, Halo, Project Gotham aor for £475
Normally I'm not to bothered about the extra controller but with Halo having a co op mode I couldn't resist :)
I thought about that.. but decided the best plan was to pre-order from a
> store and pick it up after work on the 14th - taking the 15th off work ;-) Hate
> to leave it in the hands of Parcel Farce !
Well SR always make sure you get the console on release date. I had the PS2 and DC both on there launch dates.
> through the post. So hopefully i'll get it on the day.
I thought about that.. but decided the best plan was to pre-order from a store and pick it up after work on the 14th - taking the 15th off work ;-) Hate to leave it in the hands of Parcel Farce !
Comet seem to be best bet, Toys'R'Us and Currys/Dixons both want you to buy their bundles, neither of which match my requirements - Console, extra controller (M$ not the compatible in the Toys'R'Us deal), Halo (I've been playing unreal tournament for years now, lets hope Halo has the same lifespan), PGR, DOAIII.
> I'll be picking mine up as soon as the doors open. ;-))
God this waiting
> part is torture ! ;-))
I am getting mine through the post. So hopefully i'll get it on the day.