Just get him the console with one game that he wants. He gets the one month free with the console. Let his parents foot the bill for the live if he wants to continue to play. the console and the game is enough IMO
xbox live questions?
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Cool gift.
Like most said. The 360 comes with an X-Box live subscription. Get him that and he'll be good to go. He'll be able to play online with all his friends. After the month is up his parents can buy him an X Box live subscription. Once he has the X-Box he will be able to buy the subscription from the menu on his X-Box. Don't worry about the points stuff.
I don't know how many controllers the 360 comes with these days. If it only comes with one I'd get him another one so he can play with someone else at the house.
Like most said. The 360 comes with an X-Box live subscription. Get him that and he'll be good to go. He'll be able to play online with all his friends. After the month is up his parents can buy him an X Box live subscription. Once he has the X-Box he will be able to buy the subscription from the menu on his X-Box. Don't worry about the points stuff.
I don't know how many controllers the 360 comes with these days. If it only comes with one I'd get him another one so he can play with someone else at the house.
cod black ops
cod black ops
i have played every call of duty since the beginning (medal of honor prior to that ) and i personnally have never even seen any of the new single player game and a total of 5 minutes of all others combined -except fpr initial training in cod 2..... its all about multiplayer - its like playing army when u were a kid but with real guns....16 different computer running around a single level of a map on single player game. its bad ass fun killing peace
cod black ops
i have played every call of duty since the beginning (medal of honor prior to that ) and i personnally have never even seen any of the new single player game and a total of 5 minutes of all others combined -except fpr initial training in cod 2..... its all about multiplayer - its like playing army when u were a kid but with real guns....16 different computer running around a single level of a map on single player game. its bad ass fun killing peace
Uncle JJ, you're the best!!
If you check around, you should be able to find a nice bundle package now that it is Christmas time. You can usually find a bundle with the xbox, 2 games and a controller for around $200.
And as Spastic Gramps says, if the bundle doesn't come with a second controller, spring for one so he can whip you ass on COD:Black Ops (hehehe).
Dude, good on ya!
If you check around, you should be able to find a nice bundle package now that it is Christmas time. You can usually find a bundle with the xbox, 2 games and a controller for around $200.
And as Spastic Gramps says, if the bundle doesn't come with a second controller, spring for one so he can whip you ass on COD:Black Ops (hehehe).
Dude, good on ya!
TBL420uk
Member
Gonna buy myself a set of these for myself for xmas! they are only £39.99 when you uy anything else in the store (gonna buy mariocart on the wii for my mum)I just bought the Kinect unit,some
If you're feeling real generous, throw in this wireless headset
I know this might sound dumb, but you need the internet to use xbox live so only buy him that if he has broadband.
J
juicepuddle
I would say get him the xbox and some games, let him and his parents work out xbox live. They can setup parental controls etc, that way you dont get into a yearly fee for his xbox live and maybe they might not even want him on there.
From what I have seen kids who are introduced to that stuff at a young age get super dependent on it and end up raging throwing controllers / screaming.
Good luck!
From what I have seen kids who are introduced to that stuff at a young age get super dependent on it and end up raging throwing controllers / screaming.
Good luck!
Just make sure you get one with built in wifi receiver and at least a 4gb hd. All those accessories you have to buy for the arcade edition is bs.
If you aren't using arcade edition the only thing you'll need to buy is xbox live, but it's not that much. Besides a headset which is totally optional, but enhances game play 10 fold.
If you aren't using arcade edition the only thing you'll need to buy is xbox live, but it's not that much. Besides a headset which is totally optional, but enhances game play 10 fold.
OK folks, I have another question.
I got him the XBox and bought him a 50 dollar card for XBox live. I just got a call that when he was setting the thing up it asked for a credit card number to "verify that he's an adult". Does this have to be done?
People told me not to give them a credit card number but it says it has to have one.... Whats the deal?
I got him the XBox and bought him a 50 dollar card for XBox live. I just got a call that when he was setting the thing up it asked for a credit card number to "verify that he's an adult". Does this have to be done?
People told me not to give them a credit card number but it says it has to have one.... Whats the deal?
J
juicepuddle
Heres the deal, you put in the card number and once your pre given / bought time is up it will auto charge the card, its a yearly thing I THINK, you may be able to sign up for a monthly fee.
Tell them the card number goes in but no charge, not until the free trial is up, DO NOT PUT YOUR CARD ON IT, if done wrong he could simply buy a ton of shit with it and leave you on the water with no paddle haha.
Tell them the card number goes in but no charge, not until the free trial is up, DO NOT PUT YOUR CARD ON IT, if done wrong he could simply buy a ton of shit with it and leave you on the water with no paddle haha.
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gdawg
You know that kids gonna need a 55inch led tv and sound system don't be a cheap uncle JJ!
Norkali
Active member
Bet it's already set-up, but just put his birthdate as one that would make him 18.....don't put a C.C.# in!
Sorry, to be more clear - you only need a CC# when it's a child signing-up (to verify a parent is paying attention/sly way to get ahold of the CC#) - if you set the birthdate as something that would make you 18 or older, no CC needed.
WasntMe
Member
the best gaming headset for XBox or PS3 ... period:
www.astrogaming.com A40s
www.astrogaming.com A40s
I just got one from Amazon for $39.99 w/ free shipping. I had to wait a few days until they were back in stock, but it's the best price for a card (not the code by email) i've found.
WasntMe
Member
most big box stores like best buy, target etc carry them. so does game stop.
Some times you can find discounted ones online like amazon or buy.com. beware the ebay scammers who sell cards that have been used and resilver the code over.
I tend to wait till I find a store's 10%, or greater, coupon for whole store purchase and buy one with a bunch of other stuff.
Some times you can find discounted ones online like amazon or buy.com. beware the ebay scammers who sell cards that have been used and resilver the code over.
I tend to wait till I find a store's 10%, or greater, coupon for whole store purchase and buy one with a bunch of other stuff.
it can be done after the free trial is over,there will be a membership option menu, to pay 10 a month or a one time fee of 60 for the year. i bought the year subscription with no regrets.
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AWoll
damn they look sick...I got the turtles for 90 i think... pretty sick how does the astro beat it out/ have you tried the turtles?
WasntMe
Member
Awoll,
I have owed 2 of the Turtles..... don't get me wrong. They are decent headphones. Their construction can be a little fragile where the mic is on most pairs but still decent headphones for the money.
The Astro A40s are a completely different league.
These are the headsets used on the pro gaming circuit.
These are pro calibrated headsets that highlight specific frequency ranges so it's much easier to hear things like other people running around the board. They have a professional level of construction. Comfortable as hell .... 8 to 10 hrs wearing a pair is a pleasure. The mic is removable and left or right mounted. There are sound isolators pads you can put in, that come with them, which help block out noise from the room you are in if you need that. The mix amplifier is a dolby 5.1 surround amp so you here when people are for example: behind you and slightly to the left, with true clarity. They even come with a travel quality case The mix amp gives you on the fly chat vs game sound level controls. The amp even has an mp3 player input so you can feed music simultaneously to you headset while playing if you like. Custom logos are available too for the headset... you design they will make them for you, only costs an extra $25 to get my Company logo on them. The mic on the headset in unidirectional, it points at your mouth and pics up you speaking.... not your phone ringing, not your speakers, not your brother whining about how he wants to play... just you. They also now make a wireless version of sorts.
http://www.astrogaming.com/products/27/A40-Wireless-Systems/
the set is $279.99 for the wireless version.
I even use the set to watch action movies in surround sound late at night so I don't disturb anyone.
And if all that wasn't enough, Their Warranty and customer services is tits. If anything breaks just email them and the send you an RMA and full instructions to ship it back to them for a test and evaluation on their dime. That's right, they pay for repair shipping both ways!
Not everyone can afford or would pay for them. They are pricey, no question about it. But of those that I know that have used mine ALL have bought their own including my GF. Anyone I know that owns a pair has never looked back.
Like I said... the Turtles are decent and I've even owned a pair of the Razer Chimaeras but IMO the A40s are THE BEST gaming headset available ... end of story.
I have owed 2 of the Turtles..... don't get me wrong. They are decent headphones. Their construction can be a little fragile where the mic is on most pairs but still decent headphones for the money.
The Astro A40s are a completely different league.
These are the headsets used on the pro gaming circuit.
These are pro calibrated headsets that highlight specific frequency ranges so it's much easier to hear things like other people running around the board. They have a professional level of construction. Comfortable as hell .... 8 to 10 hrs wearing a pair is a pleasure. The mic is removable and left or right mounted. There are sound isolators pads you can put in, that come with them, which help block out noise from the room you are in if you need that. The mix amplifier is a dolby 5.1 surround amp so you here when people are for example: behind you and slightly to the left, with true clarity. They even come with a travel quality case The mix amp gives you on the fly chat vs game sound level controls. The amp even has an mp3 player input so you can feed music simultaneously to you headset while playing if you like. Custom logos are available too for the headset... you design they will make them for you, only costs an extra $25 to get my Company logo on them. The mic on the headset in unidirectional, it points at your mouth and pics up you speaking.... not your phone ringing, not your speakers, not your brother whining about how he wants to play... just you. They also now make a wireless version of sorts.
http://www.astrogaming.com/products/27/A40-Wireless-Systems/
the set is $279.99 for the wireless version.
I even use the set to watch action movies in surround sound late at night so I don't disturb anyone.
And if all that wasn't enough, Their Warranty and customer services is tits. If anything breaks just email them and the send you an RMA and full instructions to ship it back to them for a test and evaluation on their dime. That's right, they pay for repair shipping both ways!
Not everyone can afford or would pay for them. They are pricey, no question about it. But of those that I know that have used mine ALL have bought their own including my GF. Anyone I know that owns a pair has never looked back.
Like I said... the Turtles are decent and I've even owned a pair of the Razer Chimaeras but IMO the A40s are THE BEST gaming headset available ... end of story.
