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Just saw this at Planet Xbox:
It’s the announcement we all knew would come at X02, European Xbox Live details. Announced this morning in a press release, Microsoft announced first and foremost that Telewest Broadband had joined forces with them as a broadband network provider for the European launch of Xbox Live. In addition to the team-up announcement, it was revealed that Xbox Live beta testing for the region will include 3,000 gamers in the UK, France and Germany from October 30th to November 30th. This all comes before the service unrolls itself on March 14th 2003.
When released, Xbox Live will retail for £39.99, and it will include the communicator, necessary software and two free games. Stay with us for more news throughout the day.
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TWO free games you say? Excellent. As is the price. Only problem (for some) will be the wait until next March. Seems like it's being released over here a year to the day after the console - Same as in the US.
For me it's good that it's not out for a while. It'll mean I won't be missing out on as much as I can't get broadband 'til I've finished my degree and got my own place.
Wonder what the games are though. US gets a version of Re-Volt. I guess we'll get that and something else. I doubt they'll be two full games though. Maybe just a demo version of Unreal Championship or something as the second game?
Thoughts?
It’s the announcement we all knew would come at X02, European Xbox Live details. Announced this morning in a press release, Microsoft announced first and foremost that Telewest Broadband had joined forces with them as a broadband network provider for the European launch of Xbox Live. In addition to the team-up announcement, it was revealed that Xbox Live beta testing for the region will include 3,000 gamers in the UK, France and Germany from October 30th to November 30th. This all comes before the service unrolls itself on March 14th 2003.
When released, Xbox Live will retail for £39.99, and it will include the communicator, necessary software and two free games. Stay with us for more news throughout the day.
- - - - - - - -
TWO free games you say? Excellent. As is the price. Only problem (for some) will be the wait until next March. Seems like it's being released over here a year to the day after the console - Same as in the US.
For me it's good that it's not out for a while. It'll mean I won't be missing out on as much as I can't get broadband 'til I've finished my degree and got my own place.
Wonder what the games are though. US gets a version of Re-Volt. I guess we'll get that and something else. I doubt they'll be two full games though. Maybe just a demo version of Unreal Championship or something as the second game?
Thoughts?
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Yeah, I will start an online guild. Already have lead two in previous online games. Both with over thirty members in each.
Easily possible to have a Special Reserve Guild.
:-D
Easily possible to have a Special Reserve Guild.
:-D
Is there going to be a Special Reserve clan of sorts then?
It should support all the major broadband connections, so knowone should have any problems. ;-)
As for the wait - I was a little gutted but afer sitting down and thinking about it for a moment, its not all that bad - I can try and get a widescreen tv and get the perfect set up sorted out for when it arrives.
;-)
Strafex - the package gives you 2 games, the headset, software to open up your X-Box's online capabilities and a years subscription. This will apparently cost around £39.99. An excellent price. :-)
And for those that don't know, your broadband connection will have to be paid for seperatly.
Lovely thing about broadband though is that you can play all day without the fear of a large phonebill in the back of your head as its a fixed price every month.
Plus it doesn't take up the phoneline and stop other people under your roof from making calls. So technically, you could just play all day everyday. ;-))
And even if you are a Ninty Mercenary Strafex, your more than welcome to join the online team we're putting together when X-Box goes online. ;-))
Either that or we'll just have to turn you to the Green side. MWahahahahahaha ! ;-)
As for the wait - I was a little gutted but afer sitting down and thinking about it for a moment, its not all that bad - I can try and get a widescreen tv and get the perfect set up sorted out for when it arrives.
;-)
Strafex - the package gives you 2 games, the headset, software to open up your X-Box's online capabilities and a years subscription. This will apparently cost around £39.99. An excellent price. :-)
And for those that don't know, your broadband connection will have to be paid for seperatly.
Lovely thing about broadband though is that you can play all day without the fear of a large phonebill in the back of your head as its a fixed price every month.
Plus it doesn't take up the phoneline and stop other people under your roof from making calls. So technically, you could just play all day everyday. ;-))
And even if you are a Ninty Mercenary Strafex, your more than welcome to join the online team we're putting together when X-Box goes online. ;-))
Either that or we'll just have to turn you to the Green side. MWahahahahahaha ! ;-)
Is it one price for unlimited access or is it a year's subscription fee?
I'd pay it either way.
March is a long wait, but I probably won't be getting an Xbox until around that time anyway...
I'd pay it either way.
March is a long wait, but I probably won't be getting an Xbox until around that time anyway...
Will it support NTL?
Because its in prep for an X-Box, I'm not going to strangle you. ;-)
Definatly. Superb price for the package we're getting. :-)
Still getting your X-Box next month ?
Still getting your X-Box next month ?
Not bad is thats the case. Whacked actually looks really good. Its like some mad mini game/game show. Seen a couple of movies of the game which has auditions for a couple of the characters. Looks like it'll be a good laugh. :-)
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