You probably already know the basics, how to effectively use the system, see Netflix or find a new, worthy opponent in Modern Warfare 3, but there is still much more to do Xbox 360th There are also a number of tricks to increase his power, without breaking your wallet. Here are a few things to try:
A. Display content simultaneously on two screens
With a game party and we want to see a spectator? Maybe you're just a little. Netflix with a large group of friends You have to sacrifice high definition, but it is possible to show the fun on two screens. Flip the switch on the component / composite dual video cables to standard definition, then hook the two ends of the cable to two separate TVs.
Second Go Gold ...
Yeah, it's kind of a pain to pay for services that are free on other consoles, but a Microsoft study found that people who subscribe to Xbox Live Gold online spend much more time with its 360 to 68 hours, compared to the 16 that silver Average user. Taking into account all gold-tier offers, it's pretty much it's worth.
Third ... Or play online without gold
While the $ 60 fee is for Xbox Live gold per annum not a bad deal considering all you get are a few people in a position (or will not) pay. Here's a solution. Xlink Kai you can connect your PC on the network to multi-player games online free to play on your Xbox. Simply install the program on your PC and make sure your console is online on the same network - it is to think, in essence, it is mistaken on a LAN and let you play against players online. You will not be able to take advantage of Microsoft's matchmaking service, or other gold-use functions, but you'll at least be a part of the game.
4th Foil would-be thieves
You read stories all the time about people stealing burglar game consoles. But did you know you could screw your Xbox rather easily? When Microsoft unveiled the redesigned Xbox 360 in 2010, was an amendment to add a Kensington security slot on the back. Used properly, you will still be able to game while the thieves nab play your silverware.
5th Socialize Sports
Between its partnerships with ESPN, UFC, MLB, NHL and NBA, there are a lot of games on Xbox, which have nothing to do with a controller observed. What makes them unique is the ability to interact with friends who are watching the same thing. While UFC fights, for example, you can compare picks fight with your friends. And the addition of Monday Night Football this fall should take things to the next level.
6th Discover XBLA
Of course you know it's there, but most Xbox 360 users have not spent much time locked exploring the huge variety of games away in the Xbox Live Arcade section. From indies to retro gaming blockbusters, there are actually more than 500 titles are, some of which are as good as or better than the $ 60 game that you are considering buying at retail. Most cost between $ 5 and $ 15
7th Insert a memory device
HDD fill? Pull the old MP3 player or memory stick from the drawer and use it as additional storage medium. The system supports up to 16 GB of additional memory, but it might be enough to save yourself the cost of buying an Xbox 360-specific hard drive, which can cost over $ 100.
8th Find the Netflix menu hidden
Admittedly, this is more of a parlor trick than really useful, but it's still fun. Once you get into the Netflix app, enter the following code to your controller D-pad: Up-Up-Down-Down-Left-Right-Left-Right-Up-Up-Up-Up. This is a menu you can do things like view AV stats during playback and enable a frame rate counter.
9th Empty the cache
System running a little sluggish? As with any web browser, it never hurts to clear the cache. Warned, though his: This is all software updates for all games (but not your saved games or music) to delete it if you always download again, the necessary if. To Give it a try, go to the 'memory' system blade, select the hard disk, and then press Y, X, X, LB, RB, X, X.
10th Surfing the Internet
Bing will search the web for Xbox-based entertainment options, but if you want to see web pages on your Xbox, you are out of luck. The good news? There is a solution. First you need to connect your Xbox 360? Click Windows Media Center on your PC (this is a how-to). Once the handle, simply download and install the browser plug-in MCE to work on your PC web browsing and running.
