http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2012 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Tue, 29 May 2012 05:37:24 GMT Tue, 29 May 2012 05:37:24 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Hardcore-Xbox-360-Accessories-77360.shtml You've just bought your first (or second, for that matter) Xbox and, after unpacking it, you feel like there is something missing and you cannot quite figure it out. Maybe it's just a cable or maybe is the second controller. On the other hand, it might not go with your girlfriend's last dress and you could use a custom plate to appease her mind whenever yo... (read more)]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Hardcore-Xbox-360-Accessories-77360.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Hardcore-Xbox-360-Accessories-77360.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Silviu Stahie) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Account-Migration-for-Phantasy-Star-Subscribers-Xbox-360-76307.shtml This here guide will help you solve issues such as trouble with migrating your Xbox Live account information to the Xbox 360, or completing account migration after encountering an error. If you're experiencing such problems with your Xbox 360 console, the instructions below may come in very handy.

TROUBLESHOOT ACCOU... (read more)]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:23:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Account-Migration-for-Phantasy-Star-Subscribers-Xbox-360-76307.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Account-Migration-for-Phantasy-Star-Subscribers-Xbox-360-76307.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Account-Migration-for-Xbox-360-76206.shtml This article assumes that you are a current member of Xbox Live in the process of migrating your account information to your Xbox 360 system. If you're having trouble, please try the possible solutions outlined below.

Troubleshoot Account Migration for Xbox 360

Do you have a gamertag? If yes, read on. If not, see Join Xbox Live.
... (read more)]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Account-Migration-for-Xbox-360-76206.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Account-Migration-for-Xbox-360-76206.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Your-Xbox-LIVE-Connection-75906.shtml Many Xbox Live gamers use a home network to connect their Xbox 360 consoles to high-speed Internet connections. Most home networks employ either a stand-alone router, a home gateway (a combined cable/DSL modem and router), or a PC to access and/or share a single high-speed Internet connection. To work, network devices must be properly configured.

... (read more)]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Your-Xbox-LIVE-Connection-75906.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Your-Xbox-LIVE-Connection-75906.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Friends-with-Xbox-360-75774.shtml One of the best features of Xbox LIVE is finding friends for an online game. After all, playing with your friends, whether they're across the street or on the other side of the planet, is one of the main reasons you want online gaming. But it's not much fun unless you know they're online.

FRIENDS WITH XBOX 360

Your Xbox LIVE friends list is exac... (read more)]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2008 18:36:01 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Friends-with-Xbox-360-75774.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Friends-with-Xbox-360-75774.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Your-Wireless-Networking-Adapter-Xbox-360-75602.shtml Topics covered in this article: Console Doesn't Recognize Wireless Networking Adapter, Console Doesn't Detect Wireless Network, Signal Is Intermittent, Wireless Security Settings Rejected, Status Light Indications.

If you encounter problems with your Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter, try the possible solutions provided below.read more)]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:37:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Your-Wireless-Networking-Adapter-Xbox-360-75602.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Your-Wireless-Networking-Adapter-Xbox-360-75602.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Media-Remote-75445.shtml Tired of getting home to your non working Xbox 360 remote? Everyone can agree it can be a drag getting up every time you want to turn the volume up, or switch to a different viewing mode, not to mention skipping through the chapters if you're looking for something in particular. So whether it's the DVD features that don't work, the sound or video that is p... (read more)]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2008 18:31:07 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Media-Remote-75445.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Media-Remote-75445.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Video-Communication-with-Xbox-360-75251.shtml Here's a guide that will help you through the steps of using the Xbox 360's Video Communication features over Xbox LIVE. Remember that Video Chat requires both the Xbox Live Vision camera and the Xbox 360 Headset.

Video Chat

Video chat on Xbox 360 is a one-on-one video chat between you and someone on another Xbox 360 console.

read more)]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Video-Communication-with-Xbox-360-75251.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Video-Communication-with-Xbox-360-75251.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Universal-Media-Remote-Xbox-360-75117.shtml Tired of getting home to your non working Xbox 360 remote? Everyone can agree it can be a drag getting up every time you want to turn the volume up, or switch to a different viewing mode, not to mention skip through the chapters if you're looking for something in particular. So whether it's the DVD features that don't work, the sound or video tha... (read more)]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:56:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Universal-Media-Remote-Xbox-360-75117.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Universal-Media-Remote-Xbox-360-75117.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Voice-Communication-with-Xbox-360-74954.shtml Unlike general in-game voice communication, a chat is a closed conversation between you and one other person. Your chat partner can be playing the same game you are, but can also be playing a different game-or watching a DVD movie, or listening to music. Both of you could, in fact, just be sitting around wondering what to do next.

Both privat... (read more)]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Voice-Communication-with-Xbox-360-74954.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Voice-Communication-with-Xbox-360-74954.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Headset-74823.shtml So you've logged on Xbox LIVE looking for some head-shooting in Halo 3 with your buddies and your Xbox 360 headset simply won't emit any sound huh? Or perhaps the microphone is busted? Or so you think, but the best thing you could do right now is take a loot at these here tips below. They may just get your headset working properly.

Troubleshoot the Xb... (read more)]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Headset-74823.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Headset-74823.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Memory-Unit-74684.shtml The Xbox 360 console is a fine piece of work, everyone can agree. In fact, so are Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii, but that's not the point. The point is that systems such as the Xbox 360 use different types of accessories and storage devices (being next-gen and all) which sometimes malfunction.

It happens with every electronic item every ... (read more)]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:31:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Memory-Unit-74684.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-the-Xbox-360-Memory-Unit-74684.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Using-Windows-LIVE-Messenger-on-Your-Xbox-360-74515.shtml Using the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, you can connect with your Windows Live Messenger community directly from your TV. Text chats with friends and family are integrated between the Xbox 360 console, PCs, and mobile devices.

The guide below will help you in setting up Windows Live Messenger on Xbox... (read more)]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Using-Windows-LIVE-Messenger-on-Your-Xbox-360-74515.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Using-Windows-LIVE-Messenger-on-Your-Xbox-360-74515.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Messaging-with-Xbox-360-74339.shtml The wonderful world of Xbox LIVE at your fingertips, yet you can't log on, send or receive a message properly, or God knows what else. Not to worry, this here guide will help you every step of your way to text/voice-messaging your friends and will even give you a few tips about how to use your Vision Camera while you're at it.

MESSAGING WITH XBOX 360read more)]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:16:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Messaging-with-Xbox-360-74339.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Messaging-with-Xbox-360-74339.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-74261.shtml The Xbox 360's hard drive is a very delicate and valuable asset to your console. Sometimes however, the damned thing just won't work. It is possible in some cases that the user is an idiot and doesn't follow the rules of using the machine, but some users may have trouble with the hard drive despite taking care of their machine like it was their own child. Whatev... (read more)]]> Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-74261.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Troubleshoot-Xbox-360-Hard-Drive-74261.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Achievements-Xbox-360-74030.shtml Achievements are game-defined goals that are stored and displayed in your gamer profile. Achievements can be as simple, complex, or off-the-wall as a game wants. Your achievements include all of your awards, medals, and high scores (which are also presented in condensed form as part of your gamer card).

Here's a little bit of info on how to view your ach... (read more)]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:32:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Achievements-Xbox-360-74030.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Achievements-Xbox-360-74030.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xbox-360-Troubleshoot-Audio-Video-Connections-73807.shtml Everyone can agree that with the release of every console to date, things have become a tad more complicated each time, as far as hooking them up goes. Even with different colors on each wire that needs to be plugged into the TV set, some electronic entertainment fans still experience trouble and can't have a good time. If that's you, don't worry ab... (read more)]]> Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:31:01 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xbox-360-Troubleshoot-Audio-Video-Connections-73807.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Xbox-360-Troubleshoot-Audio-Video-Connections-73807.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Xbox-LIVE-Silver-and-Gold-Membership-Levels-72322.shtml The two membership levels available for Xbox Live subscribers (Gold and Silver) allow Xbox 360 users to access different items and features at different price levels. Everything (well, almost everything) you needed to know about the differences between the two subscription levels and which one is most suitable for you, can be found below:
read more)]]> Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:50:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Xbox-LIVE-Silver-and-Gold-Membership-Levels-72322.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Xbox-LIVE-Silver-and-Gold-Membership-Levels-72322.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-Connecting-the-Xbox-360-to-Stream-Media-Without-Media-Center-72203.shtml According to the Xbox 360 forums, in Connecting the Xbox 360 to stream media without media center you will see your shared folders appearing under Music, Pictures and Video in the Media blade of your dashboard. Those who have already run the Media Center guide, but want to play the music in games as well, will also need to use t... (read more)]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-Connecting-the-Xbox-360-to-Stream-Media-Without-Media-Center-72203.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-Connecting-the-Xbox-360-to-Stream-Media-Without-Media-Center-72203.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Connecting-the-Xbox-360-to-Windows-Vista-Media-Center-PC-72035.shtml First of all, those attempting to connect their Xbox 360 to the PC will need to install the Rollup 2 update in MCE2005 and download the software from the URL the Xbox 360 brings up when trying to connect. If you're using Windows Firewall, you don't need to turn it off, as it will adjust itself automatically. Actually, just don't ... (read more)]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:40:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Connecting-the-Xbox-360-to-Windows-Vista-Media-Center-PC-72035.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Connecting-the-Xbox-360-to-Windows-Vista-Media-Center-PC-72035.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Opening-NAT-Xbox-360-71775.shtml DEF - NAT: In computer networking, Network Address Translation (NAT, also known as Network Masquerading, Native Address Translation or IP Masquerading) is a technique of transceiving network traffic through a router that involves re-writing the source and/or destination IP addresses and usually also the TCP/UDP port numbers of IP packets as they pass through.
... (read more)]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:58:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Opening-NAT-Xbox-360-71775.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Guide-to-Opening-NAT-Xbox-360-71775.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-Internet-Connection-Sharing-ICS-71511.shtml Xbox 360 owners wanting to connect themselves to Xbox LIVE may or may not want to experience the fuss of using a router. Some will want to stick to using just one ethernet cable - the one to their PC, not wanting to plug it and out in and from the Xbox 360 and PC all the time. If that's you, the guide below will help you get rid of your tr... (read more)]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:38:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-Internet-Connection-Sharing-ICS-71511.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-Internet-Connection-Sharing-ICS-71511.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-via-Direct-Wired-Connection-71374.shtml Yesterday we talked about Connecting to Xbox LIVE via Wireless Connection, which is pretty complicated if you don't have the necessary experience. However, even with a direct Internet connection, some Xbox 360 owners will find themselves unable to connect to LIVE. That's why we've made available the guide below (courtesy of iamlucky18 up on xb... (read more)]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:22:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-via-Direct-Wired-Connection-71374.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-via-Direct-Wired-Connection-71374.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-via-Wireless-Connection-71254.shtml Everyone owning an Xbox 360 knows that they can connect to the Internet. Well, almost everyone. Sure enough, anyone looking to do so should know what this involves and which are the most appropriate steps to take in connecting to Xbox LIVE. Today, we're going to present you with a comprehensive guide that helps you connect to Xbox LIVE wirelessly.... (read more)]]> Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:19:00 GMT Softpedia News - XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-via-Wireless-Connection-71254.shtml XBox 360 Guides http://news.softpedia.com/news/Connecting-to-Xbox-LIVE-via-Wireless-Connection-71254.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Filip Truta)