formulanerd
04-26-07, 08:57 PM
wow nice is that the king kong game or movie?
notice, the display says chapter 33, 1:31:06 of 3:07:00 :cool:
notice, the display says chapter 33, 1:31:06 of 3:07:00 :cool:
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View Full Version : So, post your 360 screenshots and tv u r using formulanerd 04-26-07, 08:57 PM wow nice is that the king kong game or movie? notice, the display says chapter 33, 1:31:06 of 3:07:00 :cool: randy5554 04-26-07, 10:03 PM notice, the display says chapter 33, 1:31:06 of 3:07:00 :cool: So with that length it could be either the game or the movie. :p Viper98 04-26-07, 10:09 PM Viper thats ill man. quick question tho is the camera flash making kong look shiny? There is no camera flash so.... ;) Nice shots Viper. Did you change the display settings from factory default at all? no wow nice is that the king kong game or movie? is your set calibrated? movie................. no I'm just using the default Dynamic setting MJ DOOM 04-26-07, 10:21 PM Viper props again. i hope i can get my sony fw900 to look like that with the vga fix in the coming spring update. focus and geometry is near perfect but colors and blacks are lacking. I dont have that pop like you're showing. King Kong looks great on my monitor but not like that dad1153 04-26-07, 10:26 PM TV: Sony 36" CRT HDTV, KV-36HS420 Audio: Onkyo HT-S670B Home Theater In a Box Consoles: Xbox 360 w/HD DVD drive, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii http://www.aoude.com/imagehosting/gameroom_04_23_2007/3.jpg Holy field! How much does that 36" CRT set weigh, how many guys did it take to move it and did you pick-up the chiropractor bill for these guys' treatment for back pain? Any plans to upgrade to an HDTV any time soon, or does the diminished rez/widescreen view of the CRT not bother you in the least? Just askin'. :o oo7evan 04-26-07, 10:37 PM Viper98, your making me jealous. My 360 and I are impatiently waiting for my hls5687 to arrive and partake in gaming bliss. Have you tried VGA or are you completely satisfied with component? I take it you have the HD DVD add on as well? Viper98 04-26-07, 10:54 PM Viper98, your making me jealous. My 360 and I are impatiently waiting for my hls5687 to arrive and partake in gaming bliss. Have you tried VGA or are you completely satisfied with component? I take it you have the HD DVD add on as well? I use VGA instead oc component I find it makes the image better Edit: some of those images are on component cuz I took them a while ago cuz some fool said 1080p over component couldn't be done Viper98 04-26-07, 10:57 PM Viper props again. i hope i can get my sony fw900 to look like that with the vga fix in the coming spring update. focus and geometry is near perfect but colors and blacks are lacking. I dont have that pop like you're showing. King Kong looks great on my monitor but not like that fw900............ that's that pimpin CRT right? MJ DOOM 04-26-07, 11:15 PM fw900............ that's that pimpin CRT right? yup its nice. hopefully with the vga fix it will go beyond that..... man props again i cant get over how kong looks on that dlp Viper98 04-27-07, 02:49 AM a few pics from the archive off of various different displays http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/tv2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/tv3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-19-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-21-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-25.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-20copy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-21copy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-20copy-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-18copy.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-17copy.jpg Viper98 04-27-07, 02:50 AM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-31.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-33-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-41-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-42-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-40-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-43-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-16-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/viper98/Untitled-17-2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-59.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-57.jpg Viper98 04-27-07, 02:50 AM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-19-6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-21-6.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-14-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-16-3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Untitled-23-5.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Picture179.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Picture174.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/tupacolyte/Picture173.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-54.jpg Viper98 04-27-07, 02:50 AM http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-48-2.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-45-1.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-12-1.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c151/xbox360pictures/Untitled-25-1.jpg dhan 04-27-07, 10:15 AM No , one 360 is connected to the 37" LCD and the other is connected to my front projection system ;) . --- Jason Yeah I just saw the notes on your pic Cobra2001 04-27-07, 12:29 PM Here's a few pics off my 5687w Samsung 1080p DLP http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/218/121211579zi7.jpg a few more pics coming shortly I have the same TV as you, just a little larger, and I was wondering how you got the resolution to appear on screen like it does on this screenshot from PGR3? I don't think I've ever seen that before. Thanks PerfectCr 04-27-07, 12:42 PM Here are some pics. Scaled down to 1280px wide for everyone. HDMI 1080p on my 360 Elite (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=10402073&&#post10402073). LCD is Westy LVM-37W3. I am not the best picture taker but I think they came out alright. :) Flash is off, I just used natural light. http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/GOW.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/vt1.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/vt2.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/vt3.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/vt4.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/vt5.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/cd1.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/cd2.JPG PerfectCr 04-27-07, 12:42 PM Rest of the pics.... http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/cd3.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/cd4.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/SOTN1.JPG http://perfectcr.com/images/360elite/SOTN2.JPG Viper98 04-27-07, 01:50 PM I have the same TV as you, just a little larger, and I was wondering how you got the resolution to appear on screen like it does on this screenshot from PGR3? I don't think I've ever seen that before. Thanks press the info button on the remote Viper98 04-27-07, 01:50 PM PerfectCR did you have a 360 Pro? Do you notice a difference with the Elite? Cobra2001 04-27-07, 01:52 PM press the info button on the remote Thanks, I'll try that :) zero002021 04-27-07, 11:10 PM Holy field! How much does that 36" CRT set weigh, how many guys did it take to move it and did you pick-up the chiropractor bill for these guys' treatment for back pain? Any plans to upgrade to an HDTV any time soon, or does the diminished rez/widescreen view of the CRT not bother you in the least? Just askin'. :o The Sony IS an HDTV. If you meant to ask whether I'm planning to upgrade to a flat panel display, then the answer is no. I have no plans on replacing my current set with a flat panel until black levels on LCDs improve or something better comes out (SED, OLED). Black levels have been getting much better on LCDs lately, so maybe next year if I'm impressed with how the sets look I'll upgrade to a 40" LCD. Until then, I'm happy with my Sony KV-36HS420. PerfectCr 04-27-07, 11:30 PM PerfectCR did you have a 360 Pro? Do you notice a difference with the Elite? More thoughts... So I spent a good 2.5 hours gaming tonight. First I played Castlevania:SOTN, then Gears of War, and finished off with Crackdown. I can now say that HDMI most definitely looks better than VGA. Colors are more defined and deep, yet clearer, compared to the more washed out look with VGA. The picture itself is noticeably sharper, especially in the details. Floors, edges, textures, and text have more detail than I've seen before. I am someone who scrutinizes graphics and likes to notice the "little things", and I can most definitely tell the difference. Even my wife commented on the Red Omen (the skull you see when you die in GOW) being much more of a deep red color than before. The edge detail is noticeable in Crackdown as well. Anyone who has played this game knows your character model is "cell-shaded" and has a black border surrounding the player. The character model looks much better w/HDMI, with more detail all around. Overall the graphics look cleaner and clearer. It's like cleaning a dirty window and being able to see clearly through it now. I am pleasantly surprised by the difference, especially since I was not expected a huge change from VGA, which already looked excellent! Viper98 04-28-07, 02:32 AM I don't even know why I'm posting this but this is just a pic I took testing out my new phones camera.... http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/929/sspx0002wj2.jpg longhorns 04-30-07, 08:01 PM May i ask what phone???? formulanerd 04-30-07, 08:14 PM May i ask what phone???? Samsung SPH-M610 Sprint Phone http://www.cameraphonesplaza.com/images/samsung_m610.jpg rocko1290 05-01-07, 12:53 AM Does anyone know how the picture quality of the Samsung HL-S5687W DLP (Viper's TV) compares to the newer Samsung LCD's? DaGamePimp 05-01-07, 02:02 AM Nobody should be making purchase choices based upon screen-shots . I give Viper credit , he posts some of the better screen-shots , but people need to consider how many variables come into play when taking and posting screen shots . This is not a knock at any displays either just some friendly advice ;) . ** Oh and I am not trying to downplay how cool & fun it is to look at screenshots , I am just as guilty as most when it comes to clicking on the screenshot threads :D . ** ----- Jason calv1n 05-01-07, 10:04 AM Does anyone know how the picture quality of the Samsung HL-S5687W DLP (Viper's TV) compares to the newer Samsung LCD's? I've got 2 new Samsungs in my new home a 71" DLP 1080P and 46" LCD 1080P and I perfer the DLP but they both throw a fantastic picture. I don't remember the exact model numbers but they are in my thread. I also perferred the 46" Sammy LCD over the new Sharp Aquos which I looked at buying at the same time. Cheers Calvin rocko1290 05-01-07, 10:27 AM I've got 2 new Samsungs in my new home a 71" DLP 1080P and 46" LCD 1080P and I perfer the DLP but they both throw a fantastic picture. I don't remember the exact model numbers but they are in my thread. I also perferred the 46" Sammy LCD over the new Sharp Aquos which I looked at buying at the same time. Cheers Calvinthanks bro. I think Im gonna end up going with the DLP. Just seems like a little better of a TV and from what I hear and see, has fantastic PQ. Only turn off is the viewing angle, but I think I can live with it. kylebisme 05-01-07, 10:41 AM If you want better overall picture quality and better viewing angles, get a plasma. rocko1290 05-01-07, 11:55 AM If you want better overall picture quality and better viewing angles, get a plasma.sorry man Im a gamer so I cant risk burnin in and screwin up that kind of investment. appreciate the suggestion though. kylebisme 05-01-07, 12:29 PM I suggested the plasma knowing you are a gamer, and as a gamer myself. The belief that Plasmas burn-in is simply a myth. In fact plasmas simply can get image retention, but that is easy to correct and even easier to avoid, so there is no risk of screwing up an investment in one. Slordak 05-01-07, 01:35 PM I suggested the plasma knowing you are a gamer, and as a gamer myself. The belief that Plasmas burn-in is simply a myth. In fact plasmas simply can get image retention, but that is easy to correct and even easier to avoid, so there is no risk of screwing up an investment in one. A myth? Plasmas use phosphors, just as conventional cathode-ray tube displays do. All phosphor-based displays are subject to "phosphor wear", which is a very gradual loss of brightness over time caused by use. When one area of the display is used more than others, this leads to uneven phosphor wear. If one compares the "worn" area to the "less worn" area, one will see an unevenness in brightness or coloration. This is referred to as "burn-in". It does indeed take a while to develop on most plasmas, and may be confused with image retention, but make no mistake, plasmas suffer from burn-in. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphor_burn-in WilliamR 05-01-07, 02:13 PM A myth? Plasmas use phosphors, just as conventional cathode-ray tube displays do. All phosphor-based displays are subject to "phosphor wear", which is a very gradual loss of brightness over time caused by use. When one area of the display is used more than others, this leads to uneven phosphor wear. If one compares the "worn" area to the "less worn" area, one will see an unevenness in brightness or coloration. This is referred to as "burn-in". It does indeed take a while to develop on most plasmas, and may be confused with image retention, but make no mistake, plasmas suffer from burn-in. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphor_burn-in I think he meant that it is a myth that if you get a Plasma you will get burn in. You can prevent most of it if you do proper break in, etc. And that most people scream burn in when in fact it is just IR that can be eliminated. nlane01s 05-01-07, 02:52 PM I agree, I have a plasma and it works great. You do get IR(image retention), which would scare most away who do not understand it correctly, but the benefits of the tv (color, contrast, black levels) far exceed the burn-in issue. kylebisme 05-01-07, 03:18 PM A myth? Plasmas use phosphors, just as conventional cathode-ray tube displays do. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosphor_burn-in Yes, a myth. Unlike CRTs, the phorsphors in Plasmas don't get hot enought to become burnt which is what causes the discoloration on CRTs commonly known as burn-in. All phosphor-based displays are subject to "phosphor wear", which is a very gradual loss of brightness over time caused by use. When one area of the display is used more than others, this leads to uneven phosphor wear. If one compares the "worn" area to the "less worn" area, one will see an unevenness in brightness or coloration. This is referred to as "burn-in". It does indeed take a while to develop on most plasmas, and may be confused with image retention, but make no mistake, plasmas suffer from burn-in. What you describe is image retention, which again it is easy to correct if it does happen but even easier to simply avoid ever seeing in the first place. That is not to be confused with the burn-in that can trash a CRT. Krone7 05-01-07, 07:24 PM OH GOD, here's a hint never ever ever ever use wikipedia as a source of factual information. ANYBODY who has a computer and internet connection can post whatever information on that site as they see fit. kylebisme 05-01-07, 07:36 PM Wikipedia is great for finding information when used properly. You just have to be carful to check the validity of it's sources, which in this case is sorely lacking. Krone7 05-01-07, 07:45 PM I'm not saying it is a bad site to look up info.(taken with a grain of salt) about things but to use it as a source is just ignorant. zoman504 05-02-07, 02:01 AM Heres a few pics of my new elite with my ps3, both are on my sammy 4661. Sucks I have so much work with my business classes at ohio state, so I dont get to play either much, lol. http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5363/img1818dv0.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1818dv0.jpg) http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/7507/img1819ap1.th.jpg (http://img455.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1819ap1.jpg) http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6423/img1823vs8.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1823vs8.jpg) http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/2201/img1824vn5.th.jpg (http://img455.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1824vn5.jpg) http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5773/img1825zj4.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1825zj4.jpg) Viper98 05-02-07, 03:16 AM Samsung SPH-M610 Sprint Phone http://www.cameraphonesplaza.com/images/samsung_m610.jpg wow :eek: how did you know that? formulanerd 05-02-07, 04:43 AM wow :eek: how did you know that? bwahahahahaha, i've been watching you :D i liked your HT setup so much, i figured i should scope the place out a little :) j/k, photos carry metadata, by reading the data i see that the photo was taken 4/28/2007 6:28am with SPH-M610, and altered/edited with CS2 Mcklein 05-02-07, 05:35 PM Heres a few pics of my new elite with my ps3, both are on my sammy 4661. Sucks I have so much work with my business classes at ohio state, so I dont get to play either much, lol. http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5363/img1818dv0.th.jpg (http://img518.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1818dv0.jpg) http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/7507/img1819ap1.th.jpg (http://img455.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1819ap1.jpg) http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6423/img1823vs8.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1823vs8.jpg) http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/2201/img1824vn5.th.jpg (http://img455.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1824vn5.jpg) http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/5773/img1825zj4.th.jpg (http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1825zj4.jpg) I hear you sometimes we work so much that we have little time to enjoy the times. TheCableMan 05-02-07, 08:43 PM I hear you sometimes we work so much that we have little time to enjoy the times. I know how both of you feel. I love my ht but after working, ( Im a Field Service rep for COX Cable) i dong get time to play and Im working with it so much I just want to not turn on electonics somtimes. PRIMITIVE!! zoman504 05-02-07, 11:22 PM I bet your sick of electronics lol. Between my merchandising job for Pepsi, being a full time business student at ohio state, and a girlfirend...electronics are my only escape. CommanderCool 05-02-07, 11:49 PM i have some screen shots...sorry for the crappy quality my camera is only 4.1 megapixels...my set-up its still a work in progress..im only 17 lol http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03983.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03979.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03978.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03977.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03976.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03975.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03974.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03973.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03967.jpg CommanderCool 05-03-07, 12:50 AM some gears shots i took tonight http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03994.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03993.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03988.jpg CommanderCool 05-03-07, 08:12 PM some test drive unlimted and gears shots http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04000.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03999.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03998.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03997.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03996.jpg CommanderCool 05-03-07, 10:01 PM some call of duty 2 and some vegas shots and a pic of battlefield bad company trailer...dont mind the bad quality my camera is only 4.1 megapixels lol http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04024.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04021.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04019.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04018.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04016.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04022.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04009.jpg Y2KFirehawk 05-03-07, 11:30 PM http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03983.jpg Love the doily :D Clean setup though. CommanderCool 05-03-07, 11:38 PM ^^wth is a doiley lol i think your talking about my dresser lol..anyways i have to use it,my mom doesnt want to throw it out so its stuck in my room..makes an inexpensive tv stand :) VegasFlyby 05-03-07, 11:53 PM The doily is the frilly cloth your tv is on :) I think my grandma had one under her radio LOL. CommanderCool 05-03-07, 11:55 PM ooh that..i like that doily its like a hint of class to my samsung lol CommanderCool 05-05-07, 01:25 AM some more gears shots http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04065.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04061.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04060.jpg formulanerd 05-05-07, 01:48 PM definitely need to adjust the settings on that set or have it calibrated. CommanderCool 05-05-07, 02:42 PM ^i think my settings are fine,if so do you have any suggestions? Krone7 05-05-07, 03:25 PM Try using the THX optimizer; you get a moive if you don't have it and it's cheap. Their on dvd disks such as the incredibles and the terminator. PerfectCr 05-05-07, 04:21 PM 1080p HDMI on the Elite. Westy LVM-37W3. http://perfectcr.com/images/SM3X360.jpg http://perfectcr.com/images/SM3X3602.jpg CommanderCool 05-05-07, 04:58 PM Try using the THX optimizer; you get a moive if you don't have it and it's cheap. Their on dvd disks such as the incredibles and the terminator. i do use the thx optimizer but the picture is just to dark i'll buy the avia or those other calibration disks later on JeffChap 05-05-07, 11:02 PM ^i think my settings are fine,if so do you have any suggestions? Everything looks purple to me. I posted some settings for my Samsung 4051 in the LCD forum thread that you also posted in. Try those and see what you think. CommanderCool 05-06-07, 12:38 AM ^^ i did try them..the picture quality to me is pretty dull maybe its just personal preference rocketknight73 05-06-07, 08:10 AM I've added the HTS-GS1 5.1 surround from Pioneer to my setup. It's not much but it works for me! :) http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup1.jpg tdogroeder 05-06-07, 10:17 AM I've added the HTS-GS1 5.1 surround from Pioneer to my setup. It's not much but it works for me! :) http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup1.jpg Nice little set-up you got there. If it works for you that is all that matters. CommanderCool 05-06-07, 01:07 PM I've added the HTS-GS1 5.1 surround from Pioneer to my setup. It's not much but it works for me! :) http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup1.jpg nice and clean,i like it...hows the bass? rocketknight73 05-06-07, 08:30 PM The bass is really good. It's nice,tight and loud. I actually dialed it down a bit because it can be very loud. Thanks for the compliments guys! NOFX 05-06-07, 10:45 PM I've added the HTS-GS1 5.1 surround from Pioneer to my setup. It's not much but it works for me! :) http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup.jpg http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/rocketknight73/setup1.jpg How did you get rid of your wires? rocketknight73 05-07-07, 05:57 AM The wires are tucked away under the baseboard. I'm glad I was able to do that. Makes it a lot cleaner looking. calv1n 05-08-07, 10:27 AM I hooked up the xbox in the rack downstairs and tried it out on the living room HT and it works well (just as I hoped through the floor with the RF controllers :)) http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/th_XboxLivingRoomHT2.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/XboxLivingRoomHT2.jpg) The wife has a bunch of cards that will be moved after they spend the required 2 to 3 weeks on display ;) http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/th_XboxlivingroomHT.jpg (http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h248/Calvin2006/HT%20living%20room/XboxlivingroomHT.jpg) Didn't have the internet hooked up yet for that display and box but that will be happening soon. More pics on the construction thread. Cheers Calvin btf1980 05-08-07, 10:52 AM That's quite the gamerscore there Calvin! calv1n 05-08-07, 11:52 AM Thanks - I play a little ;) john doran 05-08-07, 12:03 PM Thanks - I play a little ;) good grief, man - do you do anything else? calv1n 05-08-07, 12:47 PM good grief, man - do you do anything else? Surprisingly I work 250 to 300 hours a month, travel a lot, and lately I've been moving and working on the new house with that occupying most of my time getting the 3 HT's up and running. I haven't played my 360 very much at all in the last 3 months I think I cracked the 40k gamerscore end of Dec 06. :) I do like to unwind and play a couple hours a night on the weekend I'm home though. Cheers Calvin moose35 05-08-07, 02:27 PM Hey everybody, I just read through this entire thread, alot of nice setups here. No pictures of my setup (Should be getting new speakers + receiver tomorrow so I'll post pictures then with the wires and everything all setup. Plus I had flood damage, so alot of trim is missing and stuff). I do have this picture, though, which I had my friend believing was a real photograph. He even owns the game in question. The TV is a 37'' Olevia 237v. Rakesh.S 05-08-07, 06:08 PM calv1n you should get in touch with Nizz8 He's another gamerscore whore :) TorAtle 05-08-07, 06:37 PM Attached is a picture of my "gaming rig". I must admit to using it more playing games than watching TV or movies. In that respect I can't ask for more...for a home theater experience though there are many better setups. Size is 110" (or 140" for scope movies) and both the projector and the noisy xbox are behind the screen. As for sound, apart from the 3 main speakers there's a sub and 4 inwall-surrounds. CommanderCool 05-08-07, 07:04 PM ^^nice,clean longhorns 05-08-07, 07:35 PM Dude that's awesome, you're def not giving yourself enough credit... moose35 05-08-07, 07:35 PM Attached is a picture of my "gaming rig". I must admit to using it more playing games than watching TV or movies. In that respect I can't ask for more...for a home theater experience though there are many better setups. Size is 110" (or 140" for scope movies) and both the projector and the noisy xbox are behind the screen. As for sound, apart from the 3 main speakers there's a sub and 4 inwall-surrounds. what kind of trim is that? It looks like gold or silver from the picture TorAtle 05-08-07, 07:50 PM Thanks for the kind words, guys. Moose, the frame is as of now raw aluminium. When finished it will be black. *KrAmEr* 05-09-07, 08:46 AM i have some screen shots...sorry for the crappy quality my camera is only 4.1 megapixels...my set-up its still a work in progress..im only 17 lol http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC03983.jpg Nice check mine out im 17 also, I worked hard for this(not a spoilt rich kid :p ) http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/255/image145qy0.jpg http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4633/image142pi8.jpg 27" Samsung LCD Xbox 360 Nintendo Wii Logitech z-5500 and I got my PC hooked up to it :D dodgy camera phone used to take picture :p tdogroeder 05-09-07, 09:20 AM check mine out im 17 also, I worked hard for this(not a spoilt rich kid :p ) http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/255/image145qy0.jpg http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4633/image142pi8.jpg Nice set-up at the end of your bed, must be fun just to lay in bed and game as long as you like. It's good to work hard for your toys, feels great when you get them from all that hard work. Props for being responsible to afford the things you want that young instead of begging or relying on mom & pop to buy it for you. 1st Cav 05-09-07, 09:38 AM Nice set-up at the end of your bed, must be fun just to lay in bed and game as long as you like. It's good to work hard for your toys, feels great when you get them from all that hard work. Props for being responsible to afford the things you want that young instead of begging or relying on mom & pop to buy it for you. Yup, what he said...nice work ;) CommanderCool 05-09-07, 08:04 PM Nice 27" Samsung LCD Xbox 360 Nintendo Wii Logitech z-5500 and I got my PC hooked up to it :D dodgy camera phone used to take picture :p nice,i was thinking of getting the logitech 5500,hows the bass on it?im looking at getting the z-2300 i dont really feel mounting 5 speakers lol or i might consider the klipsch promedia 2.1 oh yeah why didnt you go for a 32 inch,lol i personally think 32 is best for personal gaming,but thats just me :D mbeiler 05-09-07, 10:03 PM Alright guys, looks like I can finally post here without getting reamed for not having a box, as I picked up an elite last week. So far i'm really enjoying it, and cant wait for some of the upcoming releases. Anyways, right now my friends list is empty so if anyone would like to play some gears, graw2, halo2, or forza2 when it hits the shelves, my live name is beilzebub, so feel free to add me. Anyways, here's the bedroom setup: http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/718/roomun0.jpg (http://imageshack.us) moose35 05-09-07, 11:01 PM Alright, here it is, the"post basement flood" gaming setup. I still need to figure out what to do with all of the wires behind the stands. TV is Olevia 237v http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/7427/gametvcy9.jpg Upconverted spiderman (I think my colors are off) http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/4189/spidermanvc2.jpg Kobe in NBA2k7 http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/8331/kobe24nq2.jpg CommanderCool 05-09-07, 11:07 PM Alright guys, looks like I can finally post here without getting reamed for not having a box, as I picked up an elite last week. So far i'm really enjoying it, and cant wait for some of the upcoming releases. Anyways, right now my friends list is empty so if anyone would like to play some gears, graw2, halo2, or forza2 when it hits the shelves, my live name is beilzebub, so feel free to add me. Anyways, here's the bedroom setup: http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/718/roomun0.jpg (http://imageshack.us) niiice set-up i really want to get an elite but i already have a premium so im good for now,by the way i'll add you my gamertag is ousidebird..see you on live *KrAmEr* 05-10-07, 04:35 AM nice,i was thinking of getting the logitech 5500,hows the bass on it?im looking at getting the z-2300 i dont really feel mounting 5 speakers lol or i might consider the klipsch promedia 2.1 oh yeah why didnt you go for a 32 inch,lol i personally think 32 is best for personal gaming,but thats just me :D The bass is great especially in my little room. The reason I didnt get a 32" is because it costed $500aud more and I didnt want to save up for another 2-3 weeks, I regret not waiting now though :( . I might upgrade soon, but Im gonna wait for some more price drops though because I've only had my TV for a few months :p Viper98 05-10-07, 04:59 AM Here's few before and after pics w/ the spring update VGA fix on my VX2025wm top = before bottom = after http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5610/untitled21copywq9.jpg http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6334/untitled22ne2.jpg http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8784/untitled4fm0.jpg http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6742/untitled15wi2.jpg http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9566/untitled7copysy9.jpg http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/6564/untitled10copywv5.jpg http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1471/untitled12copyzd0.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/7208/untitled13copyju1.jpg http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2876/untitled14copyud3.jpg Viper98 05-10-07, 06:12 AM http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7410/untitled9uy9.jpg http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9849/untitled2im1.jpg http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/4613/untitled3yg7.jpg http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1715/untitled6lr9.jpg http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/4409/untitled7iw8.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/5637/untitled8vk6.jpg SPK8000LG 05-10-07, 06:45 AM http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3742/p1000590ta9.jpg Y2KFirehawk 05-10-07, 03:14 PM nice,i was thinking of getting the logitech 5500,hows the bass on it?im looking at getting the z-2300 i dont really feel mounting 5 speakers lol or i might consider the klipsch promedia 2.1 oh yeah why didnt you go for a 32 inch,lol i personally think 32 is best for personal gaming,but thats just me :D I have the Z-5500 in my living room for now until I go "all-in" again and purchase a receiver and all new speakers. The bass is quite good. I'll have to take some new pics to show how it's set up. rocko1290 05-10-07, 05:34 PM did the spring update improve VGA performance or something? Jonny5nz 05-10-07, 05:56 PM Here's few before and after pics w/ the spring update VGA fix on my VX2025wm Wow, what a huge improvement, blacks blacker, colours brighter, better contrast... It just made a great picture even greater... CommanderCool 05-10-07, 06:00 PM The bass is great especially in my little room. The reason I didnt get a 32" is because it costed $500aud more and I didnt want to save up for another 2-3 weeks, I regret not waiting now though :( . I might upgrade soon, but Im gonna wait for some more price drops though because I've only had my TV for a few months :p ooh you live in australia lol,i dont know the currency exchange but yeah 32 wouldve been great Viper98 05-10-07, 07:24 PM did the spring update improve VGA performance or something? ya Homeless 05-10-07, 07:37 PM I didn't read up on the update. So VGA has been fixed...I haven't tried it before. Can someone who owns a Sony a2000 and has VGA tell me (or post pics) of how it is. I can't get 1080p through component on my set and don't want to buy the elite... JacobC1983 05-10-07, 10:25 PM the vga on the a2000 doesn't send 1080p to the TV, its only for a pc input and the max resolution makes the a2000 have black bars on either side.. sucks i know... CommanderCool 05-10-07, 10:42 PM heres some shots from the forza motorsport 2 demo 60fps at 720p looks friggin beautiful,the concrete floor looks better its just that i froze it while the car was in motion http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04185.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04179.jpg Wills 05-10-07, 11:59 PM New Forza 2 Demo. Looks nice, cept for the lack of AA, hopefully this will be fixed by release. Oh yeah, 50" XBR1. And thats almost my car, its the twin turbo model (b4) while i have the 2.5GT. CommanderCool 05-11-07, 12:28 AM ^nice man,i really liked the last one i have two more forza pics CommanderCool 05-11-07, 12:29 AM ^nice man,i really liked the last one i have two more forza pics http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04197.jpg ^^i like the sunlight at its peak hitting the car here http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04198.jpg Loserland 05-11-07, 03:19 PM Small TV 62" http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/507/Current.JPG Big TV 140" http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/507/Screen_Mounted.jpg http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/507/HD_DVD.jpg totalownership 05-12-07, 04:55 AM New Forza 2 Demo. Looks nice, cept for the lack of AA, hopefully this will be fixed by release. Oh yeah, 50" XBR1. And thats almost my car, its the twin turbo model (b4) while i have the 2.5GT. Ok whew, I thought it was me. So the AA is woefully.. well woefully WOE in the demo. Everything looks great in this car game except the cars.LOL I purchased the VGA cables today and I have to say I am IMPRESSED. I'll post pics later but it really helps the jaggies on games since now with the cable it's a pixel to pixel thing. (768). I have the sony KDL-32S2010 and the native res is 1366 x 768. So 720p and 1080i still get scaled buy the TV and it does a pretty decent job of it but you always get the feeling "there's more". Well today I got more. Looking at some of the pics posted in this thread I still have some tweaking to do but I love what I see so far. Definitely more "depth" to the picture. Definitely more. DrBaalzamon 05-12-07, 05:11 PM Ok whew, I thought it was me. So the AA is woefully.. well woefully WOE in the demo. Everything looks great in this car game except the cars.LOL I purchased the VGA cables today and I have to say I am IMPRESSED. I'll post pics later but it really helps the jaggies on games since now with the cable it's a pixel to pixel thing. (768). I have the sony KDL-32S2010 and the native res is 1366 x 768. So 720p and 1080i still get scaled buy the TV and it does a pretty decent job of it but you always get the feeling "there's more". Well today I got more. Looking at some of the pics posted in this thread I still have some tweaking to do but I love what I see so far. Definitely more "depth" to the picture. Definitely more. According to the forza pitpass the graphics in the demo are the same as in the full game. http://forzamotorsport.net/news/pitpassreports/pitpass46.htm I think this game looks great, maybe they'll 'fix' the AA stuff in a patch later on? Who knows, I keep loving it regardless :D CommanderCool 05-13-07, 12:17 AM some blacksite area 51 demo shots..i must say this game rocks so far from what i've seen http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04238.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04234.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04233.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04232.jpg longhorns 05-13-07, 12:26 AM I don't get how some of ya'lls forza 2 shots are good. My screen looks like a freaking gamecube is plugged in. Viper98 05-13-07, 12:43 AM http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/7849/untitled1od8.jpg http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/2492/untitled4cp6.jpg http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9342/untitled5qy2.jpg http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/2425/untitled6sy4.jpg http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5889/untitled9om4.jpg http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/6774/untitled11an8.jpg http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1944/untitled12xc2.jpg Viper98 05-13-07, 12:43 AM http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2504/untitled20py2.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/7405/untitled21fy5.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6582/untitled22at9.jpg http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4593/untitled23hw8.jpg http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/2024/untitled25sz3.jpg CommanderCool 05-13-07, 02:05 AM ^^what tv are you using? nice ass pics by the way Viper98 05-13-07, 02:34 AM ^^what tv are you using? nice ass pics by the way those are off my 19" Dell CRT CommanderCool 05-13-07, 01:39 PM ^yeah crts still have great picture quality,and i still cant help but say niice pics rocko1290 05-13-07, 02:54 PM some blacksite area 51 demo shots..i must say this game rocks so far from what i've seen http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04232.jpgWhat game is that? RobertR1 05-13-07, 03:11 PM What game is that? "some blacksite area 51 demo shots" That'd be my guess :) CommanderCool 05-13-07, 05:13 PM ^^lol yea,the game rocks definately a must buy for me,graphics are amazing also CommanderCool 05-13-07, 06:18 PM heres some forza 2 shots http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04246.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04244.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04242.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04239.jpg Y2KFirehawk 05-13-07, 10:44 PM Here are some updated pics with my Mitsubishi HD1000U projector with my 360. 360 connected via component (considering switching to VGA...?) Screen is 100" diagonal Forza 2 Demo http://www.markwasem.com/images/htpics/forza3.jpg http://www.markwasem.com/images/htpics/forza4.jpg CommanderCool 05-14-07, 12:22 AM niice shot of that lamborghini..and yeah upgrade to the vga i heard from various people the update drastically improved pic quality..if i dont pick up and elite ill buy the vga cable CommanderCool 05-14-07, 01:00 AM some area 51 black site demo shots http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04254.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04252.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04251.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04249.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04247.jpg zizo79 05-14-07, 09:13 AM Here are some updated pics with my Mitsubishi HD1000U projector with my 360. 360 connected via component (considering switching to VGA...?) Screen is 100" diagonal Forza 2 Demo http://www.markwasem.com/images/htpics/forza3.jpg http://www.markwasem.com/images/htpics/forza4.jpg it looks nice, neighbor !! lol Viper98 05-14-07, 12:55 PM here's a few shots of cars being upconverted to 1080p by the 360 http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3989/untitled51ll7.jpg http://img466.imageshack.us/img466/423/untitled53cd9.jpg http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8315/untitled54zf3.jpg http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/9021/untitled56hi2.jpg http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9679/untitled58bi7.jpg http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/8313/untitled60ox0.jpg http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9452/untitled61dh7.jpg http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/6602/untitled63jg9.jpg CommanderCool 05-14-07, 05:44 PM ^^stunning..that upconversion is something else formulanerd 05-14-07, 09:35 PM took some screens of the Eternal Sonata beta available on the japanese marketplace, i really like the game so far... there is a dedicated thread for it if anyone is interested, here are the screens. http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3595/esimg002customjg6.jpg http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2976/esimg009customhi6.jpg http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/5715/esimg011customuh3.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/593/esimg013customyr0.jpg http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/1125/esimg014customcs8.jpg formulanerd 05-14-07, 09:36 PM more.... http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1871/esimg109custombg8.jpg http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/1303/esimg111customdn8.jpg http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3518/esimg113customii1.jpg http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/6334/esimg143customnb5.jpg http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/4237/esimg156customlz0.jpg formulanerd 05-14-07, 09:36 PM last batch, for now. i wanna play the game some more! http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/6537/esimg022custompb2.jpg http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3649/esimg023customsp4.jpg http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4883/esimg025customag4.jpg http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1766/esimg039customlw6.jpg http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5500/esimg055customck5.jpg formulanerd 05-14-07, 09:39 PM the game looks really amazing, i lost a lot of picture quality with crop and compression. CommanderCool 05-14-07, 10:47 PM some more forza 2 shots http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04283.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04281.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04279.jpg http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dypsetbyrdgang/DSC04278.jpg Mindwarper 05-15-07, 12:45 PM I just got a 360 and a 46" lcd and am very happy. GEars of war looks fantastic. Prey has been fun. My old games looking much better is also a blast. masterrh 05-15-07, 01:18 PM hey commander cool i think we've seen enough of your screens. looks great, but your 15 min are up yea? Y2KFirehawk 05-15-07, 01:29 PM hey commander cool i think we've seen enough of your screens. looks great, but your 15 min are up yea? I'm going to have to agree with that.... give a chance for others to share as well. :D randy5554 05-15-07, 02:35 PM I just got a 360 and a 46" lcd and am very happy. GEars of war looks fantastic. Prey has been fun. My old games looking much better is also a blast. I bet you can have some fun Halo system link games in that room! Uptown193 05-15-07, 04:44 PM here are some pics of my setup taking with my 1.3mp cell phone camera and with my old 360, I have since then upgraded to the Elite. Magnolia coming Saturday to put my plasma up on the wall, I cant wait, I will post pics therafter. By the way Forza 2 is pretty good, I think it will be better online and Area 51's graphics are very hot but I think my finger is going to fall off after I compete the full version. Anyone else feel that way?. The demo is definitely a teaser tease, I was about to hide from that big monster that came out at the end. haha. http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/12_14_06_0042.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/12_14_06_0238.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/12-04-06_2230.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/01_22_07_2306.jpg Y2KFirehawk 05-15-07, 05:24 PM Magnolia coming Saturday to put my plasma up on the wall, I cant wait, Pssh, with the advice from people here you could have done that yourself in less time and for less $$$...... ;) Nice shots by the way. Hi-Def movies FTW Phaffendorf 05-15-07, 05:32 PM here are some pics of my setup taking with my 1.3mp cell phone camera and with my old 360, I have since then upgraded to the Elite. Magnolia coming Saturday to put my plasma up on the wall, I cant wait, I will post pics therafter. By the way Forza 2 is pretty good, I think it will be better online and Area 51's graphics are very hot but I think my finger is going to fall off after I compete the full version. Anyone else feel that way?. The demo is definitely a teaser tease, I was about to hide from that big monster that came out at the end. haha. What movie is that with the shot in the limo?? I know i've seen it before but I can't peg it... ctiq21 05-15-07, 05:39 PM Vice. calv1n 05-15-07, 05:58 PM Formulanerd, Thanks for the pics - never even heard of that game before. Question, is it common for a beta available on the japanese marketplace to be in english like that? I had expected it to be in Japanese - are the audio and text all in english ? Cheers formulanerd 05-15-07, 06:13 PM Formulanerd, Thanks for the pics - never even heard of that game before. Question, is it common for a beta available on the japanese marketplace to be in english like that? I had expected it to be in Japanese - are the audio and text all in english ? Cheers i honestly expected it to be in japanese as well. i do know that there are quite a few japanese people (younger crowd, including gamers) that "love" the english language, like they'll wear a t-shirt that says "ketchup" just because it's an english word (even if they dont understand it) i'm not sure about japan, but i know a few countries in europe teach many years of english in their schools, so it's slowly becoming a "universal language" IMO. it is either that theory, or it's completely developed in english, but they debut it there to entice the japanese, who are more inclined to like a good "young" JRPG vs. gears of war for example. the third option is that the game is in both languages, and when setting up even a japanese profile, you have the option of choosing a default language (assuming we all chose english) then it tells the game that english is preferred. with the final release you will probably see options for japanese with english subtitles, or english dubbed. because the mouth movements on the characters indicate that the audio either isnt accurately modeled into the character movements, OR it's english dubbed. who knows? :) CommanderCool 05-15-07, 06:27 PM hey commander cool i think we've seen enough of your screens. looks great, but your 15 min are up yea? hey this thread was getting maybe 1-2 posts a day lol formulanerd 05-15-07, 06:31 PM Formulanerd, Thanks for the pics - never even heard of that game before. Question, is it common for a beta available on the japanese marketplace to be in english like that? I had expected it to be in Japanese - are the audio and text all in english ? Cheers i honestly expected it to be in japanese as well. i do know that there are quite a few japanese people (younger crowd, including gamers) that "love" the english language, like they'll wear a t-shirt that says "ketchup" just because it's an english word (even if they dont understand it) i'm not sure about japan, but i know a few countries in europe teach many years of english in their schools, so it's slowly becoming a "universal language" IMO. it is either that theory, or it's completely developed in english, but they debut it there to entice the japanese, who are more inclined to like a good "young" JRPG vs. gears of war for example. the third option is that the game is in both languages, and when setting up even a japanese profile, you have the option of choosing a default language (assuming we all chose english) then it tells the game that english is preferred. with the final release you will probably see options for japanese with english subtitles, or english dubbed. because the mouth movements on the characters indicate that the audio either isnt accurately modeled into the character movements, OR it's english dubbed. who knows? :) edit: i just read someone from japan said all the menus and text is in japanese, so it depends on what system you're on or what language your system defaults to. edit2: i just changed my language to japanese, and the in game voices are still in english, it must be NTSC-J dependent, and since i'm on an NTSC box, i wont get the japanese languages. 5harkology 05-15-07, 07:12 PM http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02155.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02156.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02161.jpg 5harkology 05-15-07, 07:44 PM a couple more, closer up..... http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02164.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02163.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02170.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02168.jpg longhorns 05-15-07, 08:48 PM hey this thread was getting maybe 1-2 posts a day lol I agree, often times i would have to use the search engine to find the thread because it would go too far back. IMO if CommanderCool or anyone else wants to post pics of their games, go on ahead, it's what the thread's for. He's not stealing anyones opportunities, he's actually giving people more reason to take out the camera and show us what they have. Thanks for the efforts Commander cedclark 05-15-07, 10:29 PM https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00002.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-09-07/Image00004.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Kemo/01-11-07/Image00010.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00005.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/01-08-07/Image00006.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/Picture.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/Picture%20099.jpg rocko1290 05-15-07, 10:34 PM Just using Eliab's recommended settings for the Sammy DLPs. I'm also using VGA. I did! The reason I posted them is even I was floored as to how good they came out. I did put a lot of time and effort into the pictures however.Did he give reccomended settings for VGA? rocko1290 05-15-07, 10:36 PM a couple more, closer up..... http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02164.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02163.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02170.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02168.jpgWhats the TV model? And that creepy **** your watchin? MJ DOOM 05-15-07, 10:41 PM cedclark amazing, what tv is that? cedclark 05-15-07, 10:56 PM thanks sony wega lcd-rp MJ DOOM 05-15-07, 11:01 PM thanks sony wega lcd-rp 720p or 1080p cedclark 05-15-07, 11:08 PM 720p MJ DOOM 05-15-07, 11:13 PM 720p good sh*t man, good sh*t zirjacks 05-15-07, 11:32 PM thanks sony wega lcd-rp A10 right? Are you using vga or component? JohnnyPraze 05-15-07, 11:39 PM Whats the TV model? And that creepy **** your watchin? "You can turn your back on a person, but, never turn your back on a drug. Especially when it's waving a razor-sharp hunting knife in your eye. " Uptown193 05-16-07, 12:03 AM Yea the picture looks great and sharp when the picture is paused but when you watch sports or anything fast moving on a Sharp Aquios all you see is pixelating. Horrible tv all around, sorry. Uptown193 05-16-07, 12:07 AM Pssh, with the advice from people here you could have done that yourself in less time and for less $$$...... ;) Nice shots by the way. Hi-Def movies FTW yea but they offer 1 year warranty if the tv falls or anthing happens they replace the plasma and i didnt want to take the chance with my Pioneer 5070 that cost, well you know wat it costs. So wats another $600. Uptown193 05-16-07, 12:22 AM What movie is that with the shot in the limo?? I know i've seen it before but I can't peg it... Miami Vice, can you guess this one? the first one. http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/12_14_06_0035-1.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/12_14_06_0209.jpg http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x255/uptown193/xbox360skin.jpg smithfarmer 05-16-07, 12:59 AM Apocalypse Now ;) cedclark 05-16-07, 01:40 AM https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/123/Picture%20097.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/123/Picture%20100.jpg its the a10 im using component Uptown193 05-16-07, 03:10 AM Apocalypse Now ;) Nope Viper98 05-16-07, 03:34 AM :) i'm downloading the H3 beta right now pics are most definately soon to follow :D Mustang1 05-16-07, 03:35 AM :) i'm downloading the H3 beta right now pics are most definately soon to follow :D Nice, Tell us how the graphics look on ur teli. Cyborg6971 05-16-07, 04:22 AM Nope Platoon aravs 05-16-07, 04:23 AM Apocalypse Now ;) hey guys been lurking here for a while, have to say great thread! love the pics! they are amazing! Que: how do you all take screen shots with your digicam of your vid games? i mean i know how to set the cam up and everything but how do you pause your 360's and get such clear shots? i usually use the in-game pause on the controller but the screen dims and says 'pause' on it? how do you all avoid this? I want to take some pics of my system also oh and btw, i think that 1st pic is from platoon, but i might be wrong ;) blah someone beat me to it :P Viper98 05-16-07, 04:26 AM Nice, Tell us how the graphics look on ur teli. graphics are ok They aren't really all that great..... but they aren't horrible either Viper98 05-16-07, 05:12 AM sorry about the quality on these :\ my camera is really hit or miss when taking pics of backlit stuff(it's freaking incredible for everything else though).......... I'm thinking of getting a nice new sony camera soon though http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/1378/untitled14uf6.jpg http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/402/untitled1zh9.jpg http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5446/untitled3or3.jpg. http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/6273/untitled9eb1.jpg http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/9167/untitled12li8.jpg http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5113/untitled2ky0.jpg Mustang1 05-16-07, 05:15 AM graphics are ok They aren't really all that great..... but they aren't horrible either ohh darn.. :( 5harkology 05-16-07, 08:50 AM Whats the TV model? And that creepy **** your watchin? Sharp LC-52D92U is the tv and the first couple clips are from A Scanner Darkly and the last 2 are of Benicio Del Toro and Johnny Depp in Fear in Loathing. todzla 05-16-07, 11:17 AM Did he give reccomended settings for VGA? Nope. I configured my TV before I even hooked up my Xbox and the only thing I've changed since is with the new update to expanded! Uptown193 05-16-07, 01:32 PM Platoon yea there u go. Movie buff, ehh. JacobC1983 05-16-07, 01:35 PM how is the beta build and can I play it?! danieloneil01 05-16-07, 01:38 PM hey guys been lurking here for a while, have to say great thread! love the pics! they are amazing! Que: how do you all take screen shots with your digicam of your vid games? i mean i know how to set the cam up and everything but how do you pause your 360's and get such clear shots? i usually use the in-game pause on the controller but the screen dims and says 'pause' on it? how do you all avoid this? I want to take some pics of my system also oh and btw, i think that 1st pic is from platoon, but i might be wrong ;) blah someone beat me to it :P Make sure to turn the flash off and if you can hold the camera real steady you should be fine.. People say you need a stand but that's not true.. Also when you pause the movie using the controller hit the "B" button once to take away the bar... My 360 doesn't do the dim deature until a couple of minutes after not doing anything.. Look through the options and try to find it, if there is such an option. Here's my pic with no stand, just holding it.. (102") http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5263923 kicks 05-16-07, 01:50 PM sorry about the quality on these :\ my camera is really hit or miss when taking pics of backlit stuff(it's freaking incredible for everything else though).......... I'm thinking of getting a nice new sony camera soon though http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/5113/untitled2ky0.jpg I hate you, lucky bum, that looks NICE!! Can't wait for the game aravs 05-16-07, 04:03 PM hey guy. Thanks for the advice, Great shot handheld! my hands arent that steady :rolleyes: my suggestions for getting a good shot are: setting your point and shoot camera up from at least the distance you view tv from or farther is better. put your camera on any flat surface (bookcase, chair, table) zoom in and fill as much of the screen with your tv/display. set your mode to distance or landscape that way focus will be on farthest point from the camera. set the timer on your camera to 10 or 5sec delay. press the shutter button step back wait for the countdown and boom. camera takes the shot and its perfectly steady. optional: if you can overexpose the shot by 1/3 if the camera allows manual setting of exposure. I find this helps bring out shadow detail but can blow the white areas up too much. thanks for the suggestion on the "B" button on the controller. I have tried this but my screens always show the 'pause' warning. is this game dependent or are their options on the 360 to shut this off? here are some shots from lost planet to illustrate my point http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l282/vrbucket/screen%20shots/video%20games/IMG_0069-1.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l282/vrbucket/screen%20shots/video%20games/IMG_0071-1.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l282/vrbucket/screen%20shots/video%20games/IMG_0072-1.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l282/vrbucket/screen%20shots/video%20games/IMG_0070-1.jpg here a shot from halo on my lowly benq pb6100 svga projector, screen size is 106" i think :confused: http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l282/vrbucket/screen%20shots/video%20games/IMG_0041.jpg jeez, there sure is lot more detail in the halo3 pics. the 360 puts out an amazing amount of detail. i know its HD but even on my low resolution 800x600 projector, games look so much more detailed. I didnt think my low resolution projector would work so well with hidef games. once i get the pause thing out of the way i'll try to post some pics. Make sure to turn the flash off and if you can hold the camera real steady you should be fine.. People say you need a stand but that's not true.. Also when you pause the movie using the controller hit the "B" button once to take away the bar... My 360 doesn't do the dim deature until a couple of minutes after not doing anything.. Look through the options and try to find it, if there is such an option. Here's my pic with no stand, just holding it.. (102") http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5263923 CommanderCool 05-16-07, 06:54 PM I agree, often times i would have to use the search engine to find the thread because it would go too far back. IMO if CommanderCool or anyone else wants to post pics of their games, go on ahead, it's what the thread's for. He's not stealing anyones opportunities, he's actually giving people more reason to take out the camera and show us what they have. Thanks for the efforts Commander thanks,i will post some more pics later :D smithfarmer 05-16-07, 09:20 PM Originally Posted by smithfarmer Apocalypse Now Nope Damn! I had the right movie in mind, just the wrong title. Lack of sleep will do that to ya. :o Uptown193 05-17-07, 02:13 PM Damn! I had the right movie in mind, just the wrong title. Lack of sleep will do that to ya. :o mmhmmm, excuses excuses, Uptown193 05-17-07, 02:18 PM Anybody have a Pioneer 5070 and have new pics of their setup, let me see. Viper98 05-17-07, 04:38 PM some more Halo 3 beta this time I took it off my LCD monitor so as to try and get better quality pics http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/865/untitled26ai3.jpg http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/419/untitled2jz4.jpg http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/9686/untitled3kh8.jpg http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5567/untitled13zk0.jpg http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/3260/untitled16xb5.jpg http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6766/untitled18hv5.jpg http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/161/untitled12bp4.jpg http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/66/untitled20lh1.jpg http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/3601/untitled24yk9.jpg http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/218/untitled25yx8.jpg Y2KFirehawk 05-17-07, 04:57 PM Viper98 - Excellent Halo 3 pics, thanks for sharing! :) longhorns 05-17-07, 09:12 PM Is the damage to all the terrain (like the stone thing that's falling apart) done by players? or is it already like that. amir-hk240 05-17-07, 10:41 PM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/axb8217/IMG_1378.jpg 1337H4X 05-17-07, 11:08 PM I hear ya. The wife approval factor is a big one. Another piece of A/V furniture can sometimes set them off. ;) As for the 360, with it's fans venting through the back, I think the flow of fresh air is coming in from the sides (which make it more difficult to get air when it's in the vertical position, since the preferations are on the top and bottom with that configuration). I was just thinking of the radiant heat (not exhaust heat) from that A/V receiver, those things get pretty hot (especially with something sitting on top of it) and could warm some of the air trying to enter and cool your 360. As long as it's your money your spending why does your wife matter??? Then again I wouldn't marry a chick that would be all "OMG, t3h entertainment center is black and not mapl3!!!!" No, i'm not married, only 22 :P 1337H4X 05-17-07, 11:11 PM I'm forbidden to see these pics. :( when you say forbidden it makes it sound kinda kinky ;) formulanerd 05-18-07, 12:26 AM Is the damage to all the terrain (like the stone thing that's falling apart) done by players? or is it already like that. no, the terrain is already damaged strategically. whiskey > work 05-18-07, 08:35 AM when you say forbidden it makes it sound kinda kinky ;) what a ghey comment. No but seriously what is in there? Mindwarper 05-18-07, 01:01 PM Here is my system right now. Tonight, I will be adding a shelf, center speaker, and sub. Woo hoo reddevil007 05-18-07, 01:54 PM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/axb8217/IMG_1378.jpg What size and brand tv is that? Do you have any jaggies at all?? newfmp3 05-18-07, 02:14 PM that's a replay show. F2 uses 4xAA during replays. Dankir 05-18-07, 03:36 PM http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02155.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02156.jpg http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02161.jpg I got the same speaker set as you, good choice man! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2679.jpg rears http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2680.jpg I actually called Onkyo because I wanted to order another rear speaker to make this a full 7.1 system. 119 dollars for 1 additional speaker!!!!! rocko1290 05-18-07, 04:39 PM What size and brand tv is that? Do you have any jaggies at all??what game is that? rocko1290 05-18-07, 04:43 PM I actually called Onkyo because I wanted to order another rear speaker to make this a full 7.1 system. 119 dollars for 1 additional speaker!!!!!Well just so you know, you set it up wrong. There isnt supposed to be 3 rear speakers.... Dankir 05-18-07, 05:32 PM Well just so you know, you set it up wrong. There isnt supposed to be 3 rear speakers.... How so, you've never heard of a 6.1 system before?? This Onkyo set is a 6.1. Oh you mean 3 speakers physically behind me. I have them angled down facing my couch you still get the surround effects. I can't put two on either side of my couch because I have a window to the right and my door on the left. Uptown193 05-18-07, 09:14 PM Nice shots by the way. Hi-Def movies FTW[/QUOTE] What does FTW mean? AHDTVDiet 05-18-07, 09:31 PM Nice shots by the way. Hi-Def movies FTW What does FTW mean?[/QUOTE] For The Win Uptown193 05-19-07, 01:35 AM What does FTW mean? For The Win[/QUOTE] oh thanks rocko1290 05-19-07, 02:40 AM How so, you've never heard of a 6.1 system before?? This Onkyo set is a 6.1. Oh you mean 3 speakers physically behind me. I have them angled down facing my couch you still get the surround effects. I can't put two on either side of my couch because I have a window to the right and my door on the left.yeah, I have heard of a 6.1 system. And ok, I was jus checkin. kicks 05-19-07, 03:18 AM Here's my new setup http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/4223/dsc03311jb3.jpg http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/8855/dsc03276ad3.jpg Cyborg6971 05-19-07, 05:56 AM yea there u go. Movie buff, ehh. Yes sir I am. And I like the fear and loathing pics as well. I think we're in bat country. Angry Bear 05-19-07, 11:25 AM Kicks, nice setup. I have the same TV myself. Where did you get those speaker stands? kicks 05-20-07, 02:05 AM Kicks, nice setup. I have the same TV myself. Where did you get those speaker stands? I got them for about $59 + 3 day shipping included from circuit city website, they don't have them in any store near me it seems. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/OmniMount-24-Wood-Speaker-Stand-Pair-WS24/sem/rpsm/oid/68187/catOid/-12935/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do ppw350Zunit 05-20-07, 11:08 AM - 42" sceptre komodo - xbox 360 elite - hd add-on - onkyo ht-sr600 - in my tiny bedroom FTW!!! :p http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/6275/dsc02795ur2lm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us) http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/9870/dsc02799xe2ma3.jpg (http://imageshack.us) longhorns 05-20-07, 03:13 PM Dude, the game looks great on your set-up, nice calibration. cedclark 05-21-07, 02:59 AM https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/360s/madden/Picture%20111.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/360s/madden/Picture%20112.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/360s/madden/Picture%20113.jpg Viper98 05-21-07, 04:36 AM https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/360s/madden/Picture%20111.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/360s/madden/Picture%20112.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/360s/madden/Picture%20113.jpg looks nice a bit on the overexposed side but still good cedclark 05-21-07, 01:51 PM thx zmanzman 05-22-07, 01:01 AM nice looking setups guys my photo skills are not to good but here it goes zmanzman 05-22-07, 01:04 AM how do i get my pics to just show up not in a link like they are Inferno Nine 05-22-07, 08:11 AM hello i'm new here and thought i would get into this picture thing. here is my set up it is kind of messy right now. i keep my 360 stuff orginised in this cabinet in pick #2. labeled well so i can find the accesories i need fast. Pick #3 got this at an eb and it is my gaming centerpiece. the wife keeps asking when i'm gonna trash it. i reply never i mean it's gears of war and it cool looking. Inferno Nine 05-22-07, 08:16 AM here are my 360 games. and 2 picks of the forza 2 demo on my vizio 42 inch hd tv. i have the wirless wheel and the force feedback rocks. it is way better than the pgr2 force upgrade. i can not wait untill forza comes out on the 30th. celluloideyes 05-22-07, 10:24 AM Dang Inferno, talk about having some money--all those games add up! And you've got like 50! PLUS all those HD DVDs, those aren't cheap. Nice. Kevin4092D 05-22-07, 10:26 AM You need more games. That is such a small collection, jeesh. (sarcasm doesn't translate over the internet). masterrh 05-22-07, 01:10 PM Finally got a new TV, KDS55A2020: http://www.ryanmasters.net/1 http://www.ryanmasters.net/2 http://www.ryanmasters.net/3 Viper98 05-22-07, 01:24 PM Finally got a new TV, KDS55A2020: http://www.ryanmasters.net/1 http://www.ryanmasters.net/2 http://www.ryanmasters.net/3 just a tip here your TV is pushing blues really strong try adjusting your color settings a little actually now that I think about it it could be your camera too Here's a couple direct feed grabs from the trailer to use as a reference http://images.xboxyde.com/gallery/public/4685/798_0008.jpg http://images.xboxyde.com/gallery/public/4685/798_0012.jpg http://images.xboxyde.com/gallery/public/4685/798_0013.jpg masterrh 05-22-07, 02:00 PM Thanks I'll double check when I get home. generalpride66 05-22-07, 02:34 PM im bumping this thread in 2-3 years when i get a house zirjacks 05-22-07, 03:41 PM http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/1083/cimg1321tb3.jpg http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/8245/cimg1314ve7.jpg http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3307/cimg1318xe3.jpg What is the best way to get screenshots and resize them for posting? I just ran these through a generic photo resizer. Tv is a Sony 42A10 LCD using the VGA connection and camera is a Casio Exilim EX-Z750 using tripod, no flash and using the timer. There was a little light coming through the blinds when I took these. gohd 05-22-07, 06:23 PM here are my 360 games. and 2 picks of the forza 2 demo on my vizio 42 inch hd tv. i have the wirless wheel and the force feedback rocks. it is way better than the pgr2 force upgrade. i can not wait untill forza comes out on the 30th. I'm jealous! I guess you're not much of the renter-type, eh? Just curious, but what's your gamerscore? Inferno Nine 05-22-07, 07:30 PM My gamerscore is at 16,465. I have most of the xbla games to. pretty low of a score. I'm ok at games. I have beaten quite a few but don't usually fight for the 1000 achievements in many games. wtfer 05-22-07, 07:37 PM TV: Sharp 46" 1080p LCD LC-60C46U Costco Model Forza 1 upscaled on Xbox 360: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/picC.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/picA.jpg Forza 2 demo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/pic2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/pic3.jpg Inferno Nine 05-22-07, 08:36 PM Wow forza for the xbox looks prety good on the 360. i would pick it up if forza 2 was not coming out on the 29th. whiskey > work 05-22-07, 10:29 PM TV: Sharp 46" 1080p LCD LC-60C46U Costco Model Forza 1 upscaled on Xbox 360: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/picC.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/picA.jpg Forza 2 demo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/pic2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/pic3.jpg Damn jaggies. Inferno Nine 05-22-07, 10:45 PM yea but the street texture looks awesome. Viper98 05-22-07, 10:46 PM Wow forza for the xbox looks prety good on the 360. i would pick it up if forza 2 was not coming out on the 29th. indeed it does here's some pics I posted a few pages back of it http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3006/untitled15it4.jpg http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/733/untitled5wf1.jpg http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/8901/untitled14sp8.jpg KoRn 05-22-07, 10:56 PM You got me on that one! Now I see why people are having a fit with the demo. I thought it was Forza 2! Ive never played Forza myself. Forza 2 demo was my first time. Im sure the graphics will be more polished up and what not. But still. Not a huge jump at all in terms of graphics. Just more "cleaner" looking. TV: Sharp 46" 1080p LCD LC-60C46U Costco Model Forza 1 upscaled on Xbox 360: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/picC.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/picA.jpg Forza 2 demo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/pic2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/wtfer/pic3.jpg longhorns 05-22-07, 11:09 PM Is it just me (and it really could be) or does his forza 1 pics look.........a lot nicer than our forza 2 demo? rocko1290 05-22-07, 11:23 PM I went with the WAF setup, that matches our country motif. Someday I'll build the dedicated theater in the basement...someday... I built the entertainment center myself. It came out nice. Maxent MX-50x3 50" Plasma. Decided not to hang it on the wall of course. Harman-Kardon AVR-435 Receiver XBOX 360 with Add-On Comcast Motorola 3412 Tivo Series 2 Front and center speakers are Orb Audio Mod2's and the rears are Mod1's Entertainment Center: http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec.jpg Component Cabinet http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec-cabinet.jpg Components showing cooling fans in back: http://www.thepropers.com/ht/ec-components.jpg Rear Speakers: http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-151.jpg And in case you're interested, here are some pics of the old setup (which sucked!) and the entertainment center being built. Sorry about my ugly mug being in the pics: The old setup (I know you are jealous of my speaker stands and my shoe rack/component rack) http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-148.jpg My stack of wood for the entertainment center http://www.thepropers.com/images/200604/200604-005.jpg Top being completed: http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-004.jpg Bottom being completed: http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-005.jpg Finally in the house: http://www.thepropers.com/images/200606/200606-153.jpgwow bro I just went back and noticed your pics and that is some amazing wood work. great job on that. btw how did you wire up those PC cooling fans in your equipment cabinet to work with a standard AC plug? Thats a great idea btw. You would think I would know how to do that, but I'm only 16 so I really dont. once again, excellent wood work. How long did that take you to build and complete? Viper98 05-23-07, 12:15 AM Is it just me (and it really could be) or does his forza 1 pics look.........a lot nicer than our forza 2 demo? I think Forza 1 has better environmental textures Inferno Nine 05-23-07, 01:39 AM yea but forza 2 will be better in the long run over 300 pluss cars. probably an even better paint and create a car mode. true force feedback wheel support. an amazing damage model which is not in the demo. your playing the arcade mode there it only has cosmetic damage. plus the online modes are going to be sick. being able to auction off you car you spent hours creating and usin in the game. hey you may tire of it and sell it off for a few hundred g's. when i play the demo with the wireless wheel i use the hood view which i didn't use in forza 1 because i needed to see how the car was handling. now i can really feel it. the tires slipping the bumps in the road etc. i used to have gran tarismo 4 and the logitech force feedback pro 900% wheel. this is about as close to that experience your gonna get. finally the 360 has force feedback. i always was diapointed that xbox was unable to do it. well not anymor im in heaven. only thing in the demo with the wheel is that there is no analog for the brake but it will be in the game. i'll have settings for everything. cedclark 05-23-07, 02:07 AM https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/Picture%20118.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/Picture%20116.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/Madden/Picture%20114.jpg Viper98 05-23-07, 03:17 AM / your pics require a username and password to view :D cedclark 05-23-07, 03:21 AM oops sorry cedclark 05-24-07, 02:29 PM https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/ttyt/Picture%20119.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/ttyt/Picture%20122.jpg https://umdrive.memphis.edu/cpclark/gg/ttyt/Picture%20123.jpg Viper98 05-24-07, 03:34 PM http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6392/untitled28du4.jpg http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9651/untitled30gd7.jpg http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6398/untitled31lj2.jpg http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/2086/untitled32ji6.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9178/untitled33fu2.jpg Dave_6 05-24-07, 04:44 PM ^Nice pics! What TV do you have? Viper98 05-24-07, 05:01 PM ^Nice pics! What TV do you have? those are off my Viewsonic VX2025wm computer monitor epicbloodline 05-24-07, 06:47 PM can someone walk me through the process of uploading pictures...i just found my digital camera :D danieloneil01 05-24-07, 06:57 PM can someone walk me through the process of uploading pictures...i just found my digital camera :D www.putfile.com Site is easy to navigate and pics don't have a bandwidth limit and it's free.. And your pics will be on there until you delete them off.. epicbloodline 05-24-07, 07:12 PM http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5526784 3.2 meg camera is outdated sorry guys formulanerd 05-24-07, 11:54 PM and if you want to post the pic here, take the URL on putfile (click copy) then put it between image tags here danieloneil01 05-25-07, 12:36 AM http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5526784 3.2 meg camera is outdated sorry guys 3.2meg pixel is plenty enough to get way past 1920x1080.. Just stay steady and turn the flash off.. That's the size I use and the pics come out great.. tronn 05-25-07, 02:29 PM any have a mitsubishi HD1000U projector? cant do a search in xbox forums only (i think). thinking about this projector as my next HD set (skipping LCD and Plasmas) Thanks! Y2KFirehawk 05-25-07, 02:47 PM any have a mitsubishi HD1000U projector? cant do a search in xbox forums only (i think). thinking about this projector as my next HD set (skipping LCD and Plasmas) Thanks! My shots in this thread are with my HD1000U. macd23 05-25-07, 02:54 PM http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02156.jpg Thats a nice setup. A tinted glass door might look nice in front of those components..... Chodite 05-25-07, 06:19 PM I recently took a crapload of shots. Not the absolute best, since my digital camera is insanely outdated. A majority of these I took from footage of the X06 trailer on XBLM. The others are of Crackdown, MLB 2K7, Kameo (launch title that still has some of the best graphics/colors of any game on the market today) and the Halo 3 beta. My 2 setups below. Most of these taken on the 42" Samsung plasma. A couple taken on the Mitsu 55" RP/CRT HDTV http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6431/2915343819d58fb1ad8he4.jpg http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/9800/7764230772b17664521pc7.jpg Click the thumbnails to enlarge to 800x600 resolution http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7594/360hd019wd2.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7594/360hd019wd2.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8122/360hd017wy6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8122/360hd017wy6.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4180/360hd016tt4.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4180/360hd016tt4.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6292/360hd015tz6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/6292/360hd015tz6.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7107/360hd014lb0.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7107/360hd014lb0.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5809/360hd013zv6.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5809/360hd013zv6.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8867/360hd004ro9.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/8867/360hd004ro9.jpg) (GTA IV trailer) Chodite 05-25-07, 06:20 PM http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5305/p1010036sz9.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5305/p1010036sz9.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5227/p1010030oh7.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5227/p1010030oh7.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6959/p1010027al0.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6959/p1010027al0.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1266/p1010026kh1.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/1266/p1010026kh1.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3148/p1010025cn8.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3148/p1010025cn8.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7382/p1010001ie8.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7382/p1010001ie8.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7677/p1010010tn4.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7677/p1010010tn4.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6513/p1010009zs4.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6513/p1010009zs4.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2815/p1010007te3.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2815/p1010007te3.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409//p1010006bq0.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409//p1010006bq0.jpg) Chodite 05-25-07, 06:21 PM http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4797/p1010005gf8.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4797/p1010005gf8.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3117/360hd035ej8.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3117/360hd035ej8.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7408/360hd034uy5.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/7408/360hd034uy5.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8052/360hd033wb6.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/8052/360hd033wb6.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3800/360hd030xh2.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3800/360hd030xh2.jpg) Chodite 05-25-07, 06:21 PM http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3407/360hd029vh5.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/3407/360hd029vh5.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2185/360hd028sl2.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2185/360hd028sl2.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4595/360hd027ib3.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/4595/360hd027ib3.jpg) http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2815/360hd022zv7.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/2815/360hd022zv7.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2343/360hd026lr5.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/2343/360hd026lr5.jpg) http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5099/360hd025ta5.th.jpg (http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5099/360hd025ta5.jpg) whiskey > work 05-25-07, 06:44 PM http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5533107 [URL=http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5533107][img] http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5533106 http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5533105 Ok, here's some of me and my setup. I have a mitsubishi hd1000 and a huge screen. 5harkology 05-25-07, 07:08 PM Thats a nice setup. A tinted glass door might look nice in front of those components..... Thanks, I have pondered putting some glass there, I'm concerned about heat though. Basically all of my components seem to run much hotter than others especially the receiver. 5harkology 05-25-07, 07:13 PM I got the same speaker set as you, good choice man! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2679.jpg rears http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/DANKIR/Setup/IMG_2680.jpg I actually called Onkyo because I wanted to order another rear speaker to make this a full 7.1 system. 119 dollars for 1 additional speaker!!!!! wow, that's rediculous for the one of these, especially since the whole system can be had for ~$300-350. Here's a pic of my rears http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/sharkology/DSC02187.jpg epicbloodline 05-25-07, 07:31 PM 3.2meg pixel is plenty enough to get way past 1920x1080.. Just stay steady and turn the flash off.. That's the size I use and the pics come out great.. dude im trying: http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=5533266 tronn 05-25-07, 07:37 PM My shots in this thread are with my HD1000U. wow! I'm heading straight to Ken Cranes (so. cal) tomorrow and looking for one! just for my info this is a native 720p, but it does do 1080i correct? |