Best HDMI Cable for Xbox 360

Searching around for the best HDMI cable for Xbox 360?

Well look no further I have searched around the web and compiled information on the best HDMI cable for Xbox 360. Not only will I reveal which cable is the best HDMI cable for Xbox 360, but I will also share with you were to get the best prices and deals.

As of right now there are 2 sets of high definition cables that stand out from the rest of pack.

1.) The original Xbox 360 HDMI AV Cable by Microsoft

Or

2.) The HDMI Cable and Adapter for Xbox 360 by KVE

Both of these are designed to give your games and movies true high definition visuals and Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound. Even though they are designed the same they performances of each set is different. I am about to break down and compare and analyze each set for you right now so that you can make your own decision based on what I share with you.

The original Xbox 360 HDMI Cable by Microsoft

1.) Price = You can purchase it from http://www.zeromartz.com/hdmi-13b-cable-for-ps3-xbox-360-hdtv-1080p-p-1018.html only $4.9

2.) This particular item is from the actual creator Xbox and Microsoft so you can rest assured that you are receiving a top quality product.

3.) Comes with separate audio and video connections so that you have the option of running your audio to your houses surround sound system(Other cables force you to run your audio threw your televisions speakers or by the audio output separately which will results in your spending more money in the first place)

4.) Play your games and movies in the highest 1080p resolution

The HDMI Cable and Adapter for Xbox 360 by KVE

1.) Price = At a fraction of the price for the official best HDMI Cable for Xbox 360 it is hard to go wrong with this item. You can get your hand on this for as little as $5 dollars new or used.

2.) This cable does everything that the official set does, so you do not have to worry about not getting the same equipment.

3.) The only difference is you are forced to buy an audio optical output if you want to have your sound playing threw your homes surround sound system.

4.) Being a 3rd party accessory you can not expect the guarantee or the reliability of the official cables but there only have been a few negative reviews.

5.) Some cases people have reported of their sound cutting off and the system rebooting when switching HDMI channels.

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Best Xbox 360 Games 2011

There are so many Xbox 360 games released in a year nowadays with some of these games never living up to expectation. In these dire times of economic crunch you need to know the best Xbox 360 games in 2011 and this is what I shall be doing in this article, reviewing the top ten Xbox 360 games 2011.

1. Batman Arkham city: is a sequel to the Batman: Arkham Asylum game. This adventure video game sets the scene in a new location – Arkham City, a year after the events of the previous game. Rocksteady studio is looking to build on the success of Batman: Arkham Asylum by introducing some new features such as Batman being able to dodge bullets and climb walls. The video game is due for release in September 2011.

2. Draon Age II: is an upcoming sequel to the 2009 Game of the Year and is set to be release in Europe on the 11th of March 2011. BioWare the developer of this game has chosen to focus is attention on developing a better dragon age engine and fix issues with the release of the first game like poor graphics quality.

3. Portals 2: This first-person shooter puzzle video game is due for release in April 2011. The game is a sequel to the well received title released in 2007. However unlike the original game which was released as a sort of mini game along side Episode 2 and Team Fortress 2, Portal 2 is here to stand as a video game on its own. Portal 2 will continue to test gamers ability to solve puzzles using the portal gun within the Aperture Science Enrichment Center.

4. BulletStorm: is another first-person shooter game schedule for release on February 22, 2011. The video game is developed by People Can Fly and centres on two Dead Echo members: Grayson Hunt and Ishi Sato who were betrayed by their commander for falling out with their employer. Now banished to a far away abandoned galaxy, Grayson is determined to fight his way off the alien eating planet and execute revenge on those that exiled him. The video game has a reward system based on a player’s ability to create and incite mayhem. Bulletstorm will be including a beta version of Gears of War 3 multiplayer with the Xbox 360 version of this game.

5. Gears of War 3: is a third-person shooter game scheduled for release in the last quarter of this year. The video game is a Xbox 360 exclusive title featuring new playable characters, weapons and a new four-player co-op mode. Gears of War 3 will also be including a new playing mode called Beast which would allow players to attack as Locust. It has been stated that this edition of the game will answer most of the questions that gamers have been asking about the “history of the world”

6. Dead space 2  : is a sequel to an earlier title released in 2008 – Dead Space 1. The game features the return of astro engineer Isaac Clarke who has the misfortune of landing slap bang in another alien territory called the Sprawl. Isaac needs to take on this new onslaught of zombies to survive in this third person shooter game. Dead Space 2 was released on the 25th of January in the US and 28th of January in the UK.

7. Mass Effect 3: is the upcoming sequel to the Mass Effect 2 video game. Mass Effect 3 will be the final game in the Mass Effect trilogy concluding the story started off in Mass Effect and continued in Mass Effect 2. Not much is known about the gameplay however you will be able to import decisions from the previous releases of the game. This action RPG video game is schedule for release in the fourth quarter of 2011.

8. Rage : is an upcoming action packed first shooter person video game. The game is schedule for release in September 2011. The game centres around the events that occurred in a post-apocalyptic world after the impact of an asteriod. The human race must now rebuild however they need defend themselves against a well organised set of enemies if they are to survive . It has been revealed that the uncompressed version of the game is about a terabyte in size and will ship on more than one DVD disc.

9. Deus EX: Human Revolution : is the third game in the Deux series. Deus EX Human Revolution features Adam Jensen who was cybernectically augmented against his will. Adam uses his newfound powers to battle it out against other androidy types in this multiple plot conspiracy game. This first person shooter video game is a follow-up to two previously well received titles: Deus EX and Deus Ex: Invisible War.The game is schedule for release on March 8, 2011

10. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim : This role play video game is developed by Bethesda on a brand new engine and scheduled for release on November 11, 2011. The gameplay is a continuation of the previous series with players playing the role of the last dragonborn in the race to save mankind from the hands of the dragons.

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How to Fix XBox 360 E79 Error

Error code E79 on an Xbox 360 means you may have a faulty hard drive. This may be due to the hard drive not being connected correctly and can be fixed in a few steps. If, after following troubleshooting steps, the error does not resolve itself, you may need to purchase a new hard drive.

Instructions

   1. Locate the hard drive on the Xbox 360. If your Xbox 360 is laying down, the hard drive will be located on the left hand side of the Xbox 360.

   2. Unplug all cables attached to the Xbox 360.

   3. Remove any memory units that may be installed on the front of the Xbox 360.

   4. Press the "Eject" button located near the hard drive, which will free the hard drive from its locked position. Remove the hard drive.

   5. Plug all cables back into the Xbox 360.

   6. Restart the Xbox 360, the error code should no longer show up on the screen.

   7. Replace the hard drive on the Xbox 360. Ensure the hard drive is firmly in place.

   8. Restart the Xbox 360. If the error code appears again, the hard drive has become corrupted and is no longer working. You may still play on the Xbox 360 without a hard drive, although you will not be able to save games or download any materials until you replace the hard drive with a working one.

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How to Fix an Xbox System Error 74

The Xbox 360 video game system presents error codes that indicate a problem with a specific part of the system within the console. Error 74 relates to the video-scaling chip that is responsible for accommodating various video resolutions, based on the type and model of television that the Xbox 360 is attached to.

Instructions

Things You'll Need

    * Xbox 360
    * Component AV cable For XBOX 360

    * Packing materials to ship console to Microsoft (possibly)

 It Could be a Cable Problem

   1. Check that your A/V cable is properly plugged in.
   2. Turn off the console.
   3. Reattach the cable to the Xbox 360 and to the TV.
   4. Turn the console back on. If you get the same error message, proceed to Section 2 for information on how to contact Microsoft for a repair.

 Scalar Chip Problem

   1. Contact Microsoft by calling 1-800-4MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269). Have your warranty information handy. Tell the representative that your Xbox 360 is reporting a E74 error. The representative may walk you through additional troubleshooting steps. If the problem persists, he will tell you what you need to do to ship your Xbox 360 for repair.

   2. Wrap your Xbox 360 in bubble wrap or newspaper to keep it safe during shipping. Use more newspaper or packing peanuts to fill the rest of the box.

   3. Mark the box as "FRAGILE" so that transit workers are careful with your Xbox 360.

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Best Xbox Kinect Games

Which Kinect games should you buy? In this article you'll find the ones that are really worthy of your time!

With Kinect (the new Xbox 360 accessory from Microsoft) you will be able to play games without any controller, just by moving your body and hands. Amazing isn't it? Unfortunately, the new device has been labeled as "very casual" or "without any interesting games". Is it true? Let's find out which are the best Xbox Kinect games!

5. Kinect Sports

Like it or not, every "Motion device" must have a sports game. Nintendo did it, Sony did it, and now Microsoft is trying to lure casual gamers with this game featuring many popular disciplines. Some of the best ones are: -Football (soccer): in this game you control a football player around a huge field. The objective is to score as many goals as possible by shooting the ball with your leg. The movement is automatic (you don't have to do any running) so you must only move your leg when you want to shoot. There is also the possibility of being a goalkeeper, in this case you must catch the ball (by doing the correct movement).

-Bowling: in this one you must make the "throwing the ball" motion and the game will do the rest. Looks interesting, although a little inaccurate at times!
Kinect Sports will also feature a volleyball, track and field, javelin throw and table tennis, and it's a good reason to purchase a Xbox Kinect device.

4. Kinect Adventures

This is a compilation of several Indiana Jones-esque on-rails games. In the ride you must duck to avoid obstacles, jump when needed

and try to grab targets when they get close at you (moving your body and your arms, of course!) Anothyer cool feature in this game is that a floating camera will appear halfway through the level. At that point you are supossed to strike a crazy pose; at the end level you'll be able to see the weird photo and laugh a it! (at least that's the purpose of it)

3. Dance Central

Dance Central may look like another boring casual game, but this game could actually be the key to Kinect's success. It does exactly what you are thinking, monitor your dance moves and tell you if you are doing it right.

There is a fun competitive multiplayer and many different songs, so (if done right) this could be THE party game and Kinect's main selling point, and definitely among the best Xbox Kinect games.

2. Child of Eden

Child of Eden is a game with a lot of potential. The premise is simple: a huge archive with the knowledge of all humanity has been

infected with a strange virus and is at risk of being completely erased. Your objective is to fight huge hordes of amorphous enemies by shooting and killing them. The amazing thing here is that you must shoot at the enemies by using only your hands (Minority Report style), like that "pew-pew" game we all played when we were kids.
It looks really fun and inmersive, so be sure to keep an eye on this game!

1. Star Wars Kinect

A Star Wars game with a motion-controlled lightsaber? Indeed!

The dream of millions of Star Wars fans may soon come true if this game lives up to its potential. With all the power in your hands (literally), you'll be able to fight epic battles against other Jedis and use all your Force-powered abilities to win.
The graphics seem top-notch too, so Star Wars is looking like Kinect's main "hardcore game" and worthy of the first spot in this "top 5 best Xbox Kinect games" article.

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Best Co-Op Games for Xbox 360

A list of 5 of the best co-op games available for Xbox 360. More and more Xbox 360 single player games are introducing co-op modes (e.g. hoard modes) because it seems that we can't get enough of them.

What Makes a Great Co-Op Game?

One of the most important aspects of some of the best co-op games, in my opinion, is that they usually have an amazing replay value so that you don't find yourself sighing when you have to restart it all over so you can play it with a new friend. In fact, you look forward to it.
The games chosen for this Top 5 all have a great replay value so you can be sure to find yourself wanted to play them again and again.

No. 5: Left 4 Dead 2

Left 4 Dead 2's campaign and multiplayer features are based almost entirely on co-op play. There is an option to play the various campaigns as a single player with the other characters being controlled by AI but, especially in harder difficulty settings the AI dies so regularly that it is frustrating enough to drive players to the co-op campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 offers the option to play co-op online with up to four people with AI taking over if someone disconnects from the game. This can be very frustrating if you are playing on Expert because if someone leaves a game in the middle of a fight with a Tank for example, it can really let the whole team down.

Left 4 Dead 2 made it into this top 5 of best co-op games because it is so much fun and it places a huge emphasis on the hoard/survival game type that has proven very popular in the last few years (e.g. Call of Duty Nazi Zombies). As well as having co-op campaigns, it also includes a co-op multiplayer with various game types where you can also play as an infected. I particularly like playing as an infected because it can be pretty difficult to actually get to the survivors without being gunned down, making it very satisfying when you do.

No. 4: Spec Ops (Modern Warfare 2)

When Modern Warfare 2 was released first the Spec Ops mode was popular for a little while, but it eventually fizzled out and was overshadowed by Call of Duty's ever popular online multiplayer mode.
I like Spec Ops because a lot of co-op games are either campaign or hoard based, but Spec Ops was a whole bunch of different challenges and some of them were really hard to get perfect. Admittedly, there are some Spec Ops challenges that I remember only through a haze of frustration. That means it was also challenging which, in my opinion, should always be a part of a good video game.
I think that Spec Ops was a great concept and probably would have been a lot more successful if it had not been instantly compared to the multiplayer feature, which was inevitable.

No. 3: Gears of War 2

When it comes to Gears of War, I must admit I find it very hard to decide whether I prefer the original or Gears of War 2. In my mind they are both great, but I have included Gears of War 2 for the purpose of this list of Xbox 360 co-op games because it includes the added bonus of the Horde game mode.
The Gears of War 2 campaign can be played online or via split-screen by two players. I adored playing the co-op campaign, especially because it allowed each player to play on a different difficulty setting which is very rare in a co-op mode. Not everyone is going to be able to keep up on the Insane difficulty so being able to play on different settings allowed me to play with more friends and enjoy it a lot more.
The Gears of War 2 Hoard mode is a simple but very effective idea; fight off waves of enemies with your friends. It is so much fun and does require teamwork because enemies can, and do, strike from several directions at once. Players have to plan a defense and watch each others' backs. How could enemies as meat-shields with your friends not be fun?

No. 2: Resident Evil 5

Some hard core Resident Evil fans may

hate me for this, but I actually really enjoyed playing Resident Evil 5. It was fast-paced, and very challenging on the higher difficulties - especially if you are playing with the AI, which in all honestly just made me wait until I could play with a friend. Upgrading guns and having infinite ammo gave Resident Evil 5 great replay value. I remember wanting to do it all again almost as soon as I finished the campaign. The co-op mode isn't limited to split screen either, as it allows you the option of having other online players drop in and out of your game. The only time this feature really frustrated me was during one of the sections where the characters has to do some moves simultaneously and the other person just refused to be helpful. Unfortunately, this is simply a risk of playing any game online that requires any amount of co-operation from other people.
Resident Evil 5 had enough variety in its gameplay, weapon choices and a large enough selection of enemies to keep me and a friend engaged enough to play it twice, which is no meat feat in my books.

No. 1: Call of Duty Zombies

I think that the replay value for the Call of Duty Zombies game mode lies in the fact that you don't have to wait around or get involved in a story - you find a game and wait for the zombies to start piling up. This makes it similar to the multiplayer mode as it is almost a form of grinding – you are simply killing enemies over and over again to get points so you can buy better weapons and more ammo. Another attraction is the achievements, which are notoriously difficult and complicated in the more recent maps, making them all the more fulfilling when you get them.
The Call of Duty Zombies mode is number one in this top 5 list because it is unbelievably addictive, and immensely enjoyably to play alone, with friends or online. Furthermore, it is still challenging. I can't quiet put my finger on what makes zombies so addictive, but it seems the designers have found the right mix of a horde, stand-alone challenges, enemy types and bosses to make a game that could easily be sold on its own - without being a part of Call of Duty.

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Using your Xbox 360 Controller on your PC

Since many gamers nowadays have been raised on consoles, you may be interested to know that there is an alternative to using the keyboard and mouse for PC games. You can play PC games with your Xbox 360 controller. Here's a guide on how to do it.

Using your Xbox 360 controller on your PC

Many gamers nowadays play most of their games on consoles and as a consequence you might find adjusting to keyboard controls a bit of a nuisance.
The good news is using your Xbox 360 controller on your PC is easy. Check out the other Xbox 360 accessories to help your gaming experience.

Setting Up Your Wired Xbox 360 Controller for Your PC

First of all you want to download the software from Microsoft which will allow you to use your  wired Xbox 360 controller to play PC games. You can find it at Microsoft Downloads.
Just fill in the relevant details, download the file and install it on your PC.
Some versions of Windows will automatically detect the controller when you plug it in and prompt you to update your system with the relevant drivers. You can try this first if you don’t want to download the software separately.
Once the software is installed you can plug your Xbox 360 controller into your USB port on your computer. To ensure it is working correctly select Game Controllers in the Control Panel in Windows.
Not all games support the controller; you can check the game manual to see whether your game does.

Using Your Wireless Xbox 360 Controller on Your PC

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You can also use your wireless Xbox 360 controller to play PC games but in order to do this you will need to purchase the Xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver. You can purchase it from here.

Downloading Profiles for Easy Configuration

Since the controller isn’t supported by all games and setting up configurations for different games can be tricky you can also download configurations set up by other people which will save you the hassle. Some of these can be found for free. For example if you want to play World of Warcraft using your Xbox 360 controller then try out the free Switchblade software from developer Blue Orb.
Alternatively if you are willing to shell out a little more cash you could opt for the Pinnacle Game Profiler. This software comes with a number of configurations for top titles which you can download and makes setting up your Xbox 360 controller to play your PC games nice and easy. It currently costs $19.95.
So if you are struggling with mouse and keyboard controls why not try one of these solutions and use your Xbox 360 controller instead?

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