Microsoft will no longer be offering the glossy outer shell on select Xbox 360 consoles in favor of a black matte finish.
You may have heard last week that Microsoft is changing the outer finish of the Xbox 360 250GB consoles from a glossy black to a matte black finish, similar to the current Xbox 360 4GB model.
Some of the news outlets that covered it mentioned having a choice between matte and glossy Xbox 360s this holiday.
I wanted to set the record straight and let everyone know that that is not the case.
We are actively transitioning all our Xbox 360 S consoles to a matte finish. The consoles will start to arrive in stores over the coming weeks, so if you really love the idea of a glossy console don’t wait much longer.
Of course, we still may offer a gloss finish on Limited Edition consoles like the upcoming Gears of War 3 Console, but if you have your eye on a glossy black console you don’t have much time left.
If you've ever wanted to change your Xbox LIVE Gamertag but couldn't afford it, maybe this weeks 30% discount may change your mind.
Lots of Xbox LIVE members change their gamertag every month. Sometimes it's done to reflect a change in occupation or location, and other times it's done to match their new Xbox LIVE avatar. Another reason a lot of people change their Gamertag is to support a website or join a clan.
Whatever the reason, if you've been considering a gamertag change, now is the time to do it. The Deal of the Week, which offers special discounts each week for Gold members, is featuring the gamertag name change for only 560 Microsoft Points, a 30% savings.
How to change your Xbox LIVE gamertag
On your console, sign in using the Xbox LIVE gamertag that you want to change.
Go to My Xbox, and select your gamertag.
Select Change Gamertag.
Note the Price of the change, and then select Enter New Gamertag or Get Suggestions to view possible gamertags.
Once you enter or select a new gamertag, select Yes, use this gamertag.
Some of our existing HQ gamertags are: HQ Ozzy, HQ Scarface, HQ M0NSTERB0Y, HQ S1MME, HQ Wes213, HQ Sjohn, HQ Utopia, HQ DOA666, HQ Hacker Girl and many more - Add yours now!
When you confirm your new gamertag, the change spreads across Xbox LIVE. You don’t need to tell your friends that you changed your gamertag—their friends list automatically updates.
If you are stuck deciding on your new Xbox LIVE gamertag why not add a HQ in the front of your name with a space, then you can join all of our other Xbox LIVE gamers and clan members right here on 360-HQ, and you'll fit right in! Check out some of our custom gamercards just after the break. (image attached)
Check out our clans area here and don't forget to add your Xbox LIVE tag to our website if you haven't done so already - you can do that here.
If you still want the 360-HQ server to track your achievements, gamerscore and other details please be sure to login to your 360-HQ.COM account and update your gamertag with your new tag once it has been changed.
News-Source: xbox.com 360-HQ Xbox LIVE Clans: here 360-HQ Custom Gamercards: here Add your Gamertag: here
The single-player campaign from Epic Games' upcoming Gears of War 3 has made its way onto torrent sites over 2 months before its official launch date.
According to a NeoGAF forum thread which revealed a bunch of YouTube videos, the developer build of Gears of War 3 has been leaked online. The leaked version of the game is a JTAG only version, meaning that it will only play on a modded Xbox 360 or XDK Console, and apparently contains the full single-player and all the multiplayer options. Some missions at the end of the single-player campaign seem to be missing.
The NFO from the leak reads:
This is a developer copy (Not completly final) of the game with achievements, Single Player/Coop Campaign and System Link Multiplayer (See you online
on XLink Kai ^^). Some missions at the end of the campaign seam to be missing - so decide for yourself if you want to wait for the retail or not!
With the game not being officially released until September 20th, news reports of the leak are urging gamers to stay away, both to avoid the spoilers and as a mark of respect for Epic.
In other words, stay away from YouTube unless you are absolutely desperate to ruin the game for yourself before it gets out.
Developed by Epic Games, Gears of War 3 is available for pre-order today in three distinct editions – Standard ($59.99 USD), Limited ($79.99) and Epic ($149.99). Gears of War 3 will officially launch September 20th.
Browse through all of our previous coverage on Gears of War 3 by hitting the 360-HQ Games Hub/Database which will link you to all the GOW3 content we have including news, screenshots, trailers and gameplay movies.
Red and Black "Gears of War 3" Limited Edition Console Bundle to include game, two custom-designed wireless controllers, a wired headset and bonus download token, available September 20th, for $399 (U.S. ERP)
The Xbox 360 limited edition “Gears of War 3” Bundle includes an exclusive red and black console design with two custom-designed Xbox 360 wireless controllers, a 320GB hard drive and built-in Wi-Fi connection for easier access to the world of entertainment on Xbox LIVE. The console will be available for $399 (US ERP) and at your favorite retailers beginning September 20, 2011.
The package also includes a standard copy of “Gears of War 3,” a wired headset, plus a download token for bonus game content including the Infected Omen Weapon Pack and the Adam Fenix character for use in multiplayer. The Infected Omen Weapon Pack gives fan the infected omen skin for use on the five starting weapons: Lancer, Retro Lancer, Hammerburst, Gransher, and Sawed-Off Shotgun. Also, the power and eject buttons have been customized with unique sounds from the “Gears of War” universe.
The customized Limited Edition “Gears of War 3” wireless controllers will also be available separately for $59.99 (US ERP). Stay tuned!
Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios today released the highly anticipated E3 2011 World Premiere Campaign Trailer for Gears of War 3. Check it out below.
Assemble your squad and brace yourself for a stunning look at the most anticipated blockbuster of the year, as a new trailer for “Gears of War 3” premieres Saturday, May 28 during two of the world’s biggest sporting events of the month.
This action-packed trailer offers a riveting look at the epic-scale campaign in the “Gears of War” trilogy finale, and will make it's debut on May 28 during the Champions League Final Match at approximately 9:45 p.m. GMT around the world, and during Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs on TNT in the U.S.
Gears of War 3 has now surpassed one million worldwide pre-orders, making it the fastest selling Xbox exclusive pre-order title ever.
Over the course of the past four weeks, 1.29 million players played more than 11 million multiplayer beta matches. Here are some of the other interesting stats:
Gears of War 3 Multiplayer BETA Stats
145 different countries participated in the beta
249 years worth of matches played
More than 11 million matches completed
More than 927 million kills recorded
More than 131 million executions performed
More than 23 million deaths by chainsaw
Nearly 23 BILLION bullets fired
4.9 billion ribbons and 291M medals earned
435K people earned the Beta exclusive Thrashball Cole skin to use in the retail game when it launches in September
234K people earned the Beta exclusive Gold Retro Lancer to use in the retail game when it launches in September
Browse through all of our previous coverage on Gears of War 3 by hitting the 360-HQ Games Hub/Database which will link you to all the GOW3 content we have including news, screenshots, trailers and gameplay movies.
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