Microsoft clarifies Xbox 360 games compatibility

[Serren]

Microsoft clarifies Xbox 360 games compatibility

by Matthew posted on August 7, 2007 9:18 am

On behalf of Xbox 360 Core owners (the version of the console that doesn’t come with a hard drive), gaming site GamePro.com asked Microsoft to clarify whether a hard drive will be required for some forthcoming games. Earlier news had suggested Microsoft is to start putting “Hard Disk Drive REQUIRED” stickers on certain games, essentially making them Xbox 360 Core incompatible.

In answering the question, Microsoft tried to clear up the confusion with a confusing statement. It begins:

Every game will work with every Xbox 360 system… But just like some games will require you to have a Memory Unit to save games, some games will require you to have a Hard Drive to experience them.

So, basically, if you want to be able to play all games to their fullest, then you are going to need to buy a hard drive.

Surely, it’s time to drop the Core system? The hard drive is essential to the Xbox 360 experience and gives you access to loads of downloadable games, easy saving, and extras for your favorite titles. Do the right thing, Microsoft: ship all your consoles with a hard drive!

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[GoatMother]

lol, classic. I wish they said which MS rep said this.

Every game will work with every Xbox 360 system… But just like some games will require you to have a Memory Unit to save games, some games will require you to have a Hard Drive to experience them.

[Jon Liu]

Some games will require you to hav a Hard Drive to "experience them"

What in the world...

What a dumb thing to say!

Having a memory card to save is one thing, you can still play the game and not save the game. The way they word it, "experience them" makes me believe you won't even be able to play them without it! That's not a similar comparison!

[Serren]

You can experience owning a game that you may not be able to play. MS needs to do away with the core so the 95% of us that do have hard drives can have a better product. What a stupid ass idea MS!

[GoatMother]

Originally Posted by Serren

You can experience owning a game that you may not be able to play. MS needs to do away with the core so the 95% of us that do have hard drives can have a better product. What a stupid ass idea MS!

The core isn't a stupid ass idea for MS's pocket book (peripheral $$) or marketing talking point on price. That is what it comes down to.

[KEEZY]

You are required to have a Thong to experience PGL.

[GoatMother]

I found out how keezy is funding his gaming hobby. No I'm not posting the pics

http://www.abcunderwear.com/bengalthong.html

[BrewCityUpstart]

Originally Posted by Jon Liu

Some games will require you to hav a Hard Drive to "experience them"

My local strip bar needs a sign like that- 'Some strippers will require you to have hard money to experience them'.



Goat, why are you looking up pics of dudes in thongs?

[GoatMother]

Originally Posted by BrewCityUpstart

My local strip bar needs a sign like that- 'Some strippers will require you to have hard money to experience them'.



Goat, why are you looking up pics of dudes in thongs?