Category Archives: Xbox 360

As previously noted, my poor Xbox 360 went off into the wild and scary world that is the Microsoft repair center in Texas, someone else’s poor, refurbished 360 was sent to me in its place and all should have been … Continue reading →

Well, Microsoft gets reasonably good marks for turnaround time in supplying me with a “Certified Microsoft Replacement Xbox360 Console” to replace my sadly deceased console.  It arrived last night, happily encased in a plain, but well-padded box which I will … Continue reading →

You know, “There’s a Hole In My Entertainment Center (Where My Xbox Used to Be)” would be an awesome country song title. I found a box, printed up the shipping label, and took my Xbox 360 to the nearby Staples … Continue reading →

Tomorrow I get to call Microsoft and ask them how to get my 360 fixed. I’m actually GLAD this finally happened. My console has a manufacture date of 9/11/2006 and I was worried that it might survive, against considerable odds, … Continue reading →

I confess, I have in the past looked at “Create your own character” options in fighting games as, well, fluff. I’d rather choose a fighting game based on its having strong characters created by, well, professional artists. I have to … Continue reading →

So, the first time I put “Prey” in the 360 and gave it a spin, I made it through 2 levels, took it out and put it aside for later. That takes about 20 minutes. It didn’t grab me.  And … Continue reading →

I’ve stepped away from my compulsive shump playing for a little bit to get back to the backlog, and I’m putting Prey through its paces.  I’m about a third of the way through the game, if the achievements are to … Continue reading →

I don’t care how broke you are or how bad you are at bullet-hell style shooters. I’m terrible at them myself, regardless of how many I buy and play. If you have an Xbox 360, round up 800 Microsoft Points … Continue reading →