I recieved a call the other day from the store I reserved my xbox 360 from and they told me that Microsoft is not going to be able to meet the quote for the systems (what else is new, microsofrt screwing people). I asked the guy about it and he told me that they are going to miss the quote by about 30-50%, I was just wondering if any one else has been told this or have heard differently?

They have an XBOX360 on display at the Wal-Mart I worked at. They don't have any playable games, but you can tinker around with the controller, and mess around with all the Xbox Live features. It's really nice, and the system looks sweet when its right in front of you.

But I'm still waiting for the PS3.

As for your question, I haven't heard anything about it, but the news doesn't surprise me.

BTW, I found this interesting article on 1up.com:

XBOX360 - Dreamcast 2.0?

Thats funny, so is this your way of saying it will flop, lol who are we kidding no matter what it will sell like crazy, exspecially if there aren't enough of them to go around.

Hmmm...

In North America that's true.
In Europe... doubtable
In Japan: not a chance!

The sad part is I really don't want the system that bad, the only reason I am buying it is for Oblivion

see this is why SONY is number one. Bill Gates has
all that money and stills holds back :rolleyes:

So far 360 is #1. ONLY because they're the only kid on the block. Come Fall '06 it'll be the Console Wars FOR REAL.

I pre-ordered it in september and I am confirmed launch day!! I'll post pics forsure.

I think the PS3's gonna take home the trophy. From the looks of PSM's article comparing the two, there's really no comparison.

Predictions

Japan
1. PS3
2. Revo
3. 360

USA
1. PS3
2. 360
3. Revo

EU
1. PS3
2. Revo
3. 360

I have decided to cancel my pre-order for the 360, the only reason I am going to get one is for Oblivion anyways so I figured I may as well wait until april when the game comes out.

Wish me luck. I'm trying to find it right now.

Got mine today. X-Box fan or not, the new games kick ass.

A friend of a friend got it for me. Should be coming this week or next.

What games do you have/plan on getting?

Madden 06 (Have to get my Football Fix) so far, just to have something to play with on the 360. But I am planning to get maybe CoD 2, Gun, FIFA 06, and NHL 2k6.

I also have a small question, when I get the Premium, if I don't have an HD-TV, will I have to buy a seperate AV chord?

I was wondering the same thing. Luckily you don't have to buy additional cords. On the HD cords you'll see a switch that you can turn from tv to hdtv.

Ok, GREAT.

I heard Microsoft really isn't doing too good profit-wise and people with their stocks aren't as happy as they should be. Apparently the price X-Box is selling for is only a fraction of how much it cost to make.

Is this true?

That's true. Console makers always lose on the machine, and win money with the games. But MS was exagerating, they really lost a huge amount of money with their Xbox.
I think Nintendo with their Gamecube was the only one who was doing a good job with both their console, and their games, in terms of profit. The Cube hardware made, or break-even, or a small loss, or a small win, I don't rememeber that.

Here\'s an article about it.