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#1 xonix6
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This has beenconfirmed from a Microsoft rep that Some games will requirea HDD to Play,SO whats everyones views on this, I dnt really mind considering i got a HDD but what everyone think? Also this might mean that a bigger HDD would be almost nessacary also to continue playing games...not to sure about that
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#2 1vgfan
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Yeah, there was a thread about this a couple days ago.

I'm glad they're doing this though, that way developers (R*?) can't say the 360 is holding them back anymore.

Maybe we'll see some games with bigger worlds, and hopefully better framerate.

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#3 LTomlinson21
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While I do see how it can be viewed as a bad marketing move, considering they still support the core, but if you don't have a HDD, I can't see why not. HDD should have been a standard with every console.
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#4 xonix6
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OH was there really a thread lol im super behind haha i should have looked it up first oh well....well, im with you atleast no one can say the 360 is holding em back in terms of space[

QUOTE="1vgfan"]

Yeah, there was a thread about this a couple days ago.

I'm glad they're doing this though, that way developers (R*?) can't say the 360 is holding them back anymore.

Maybe we'll see some games with bigger worlds, and hopefully better framerate.

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#5 Grende1
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I think it's great. The one big mistake I think MS made with the 360 is not making the HDD standard. Now developers can design games knowing they for sure can use a HDD. There are many games, though, that have been designed to use a HDD if it's there and not use one if it's not (like Oblivion for example). Now devs don't have to waste the time programming that option if a HDD is not present. Saves time and money for them and as long as it's marked clearly on the game case, then fine. Plus I'm curious as to how many Core owners have not bought a HDD. I bet it's a pretty low number.
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#6 tkemory
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All I can say, is its about time!
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All I can say, is its about time!tkemory

totally agree.

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#8 demoralizer
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Great news. And for core owners it's not like they can't get a HDD. I'm sure some of the core base have already gotten a HDD.
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#9 magic_dragon
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Good to hear. I mean, who actually has a Core?
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#10 Aaron89
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Like the majority, I feel this is a smart, and a little late move from Microsoft. However, there are still people with a Core system (all 5 of them) - which means they should consider lowering the price on the HDD. Come on, it's ridiculously expensive.
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#11 kieran88
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Who ever doesn't have one should get one anyway. It should have been as standard.
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#12 Bksmahood
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Dont buy the Core system
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This has beenconfirmed from a Microsoft rep that Some games will requirea HDD to Play,SO whats everyones views on this, I dnt really mind considering i got a HDD but what everyone think? Also this might mean that a bigger HDD would be almost nessacary also to continue playing games...not to sure about thatxonix6

Well, I thought this was a good move, but now I'm thinking that its probably going to make everyone have to get a 120 gig drive which is pretty expensive because think about it the average person only has about 3 gigs free on their HDD you know with demos, downloadable content, videos and such so it could mean we all have to buy the larger 120 gig drive, but I guess thats acceptable.

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You need a HDD to play crackdown co-op on live already.

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#15 hiccup
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A perfect for Microsoft barge people for money and giving the attention on the 360. But I dont really care I would get the HDD. To be honest Microsoft is doing a good thing. These games might be more advanced than the other consoles
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#16 ParkCarsHere
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I wouldn't mind having those "HDD Required" games since hopefully they would be better. My questions are: For the Core users, why is Microsoft now forcing them to get a HD? For Premium users, how much space will we have to use of our limited 13gb capacity? Will we have to uninstall everything to have space for new games? Hopefully I wont have to buy a new, bigger HD.
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#18 b11051973
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Anyone with an Xbox 360 should have a hdd. So, I'm glad they are doing this. I hate the few without one limiting game design for the rest of us.
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[QUOTE="xonix6"]This has beenconfirmed from a Microsoft rep that Some games will requirea HDD to Play,SO whats everyones views on this, I dnt really mind considering i got a HDD but what everyone think? Also this might mean that a bigger HDD would be almost nessacary also to continue playing games...not to sure about thatjulianwelton

Well, I thought this was a good move, but now I'm thinking that its probably going to make everyone have to get a 120 gig drive which is pretty expensive because think about it the average person only has about 3 gigs free on their HDD you know with demos, downloadable content, videos and such so it could mean we all have to buy the larger 120 gig drive, but I guess thats acceptable.

...3 gigs free? I always have at least ten. How many demos do you need to hold on to?

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This has beenconfirmed from a Microsoft rep that Some games will requirea HDD to Play,SO whats everyones views on this, I dnt really mind considering i got a HDD but what everyone think? Also this might mean that a bigger HDD would be almost nessacary also to continue playing games...not to sure about thatxonix6
are they still selling the core? They shouldn't be anyways
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#21 Goldeneyemaster
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People with cores don't deserve to be playing games anyway
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[QUOTE="xonix6"]This has beenconfirmed from a Microsoft rep that Some games will requirea HDD to Play,SO whats everyones views on this, I dnt really mind considering i got a HDD but what everyone think? Also this might mean that a bigger HDD would be almost nessacary also to continue playing games...not to sure about thatjulianwelton

Well, I thought this was a good move, but now I'm thinking that its probably going to make everyone have to get a 120 gig drive which is pretty expensive because think about it the average person only has about 3 gigs free on their HDD you know with demos, downloadable content, videos and such so it could mean we all have to buy the larger 120 gig drive, but I guess thats acceptable.

Not everyone downloads demos, videos, downloadable content, etc. Some people just want to play games. I used to have the 20 GB HDD till i upgraded it and i always had like 8-10 gigs left on it. Now since i have the bigger HDD i've downloaded other stuff. But once you download a demo and played it, most likely you'll delete it since you don't need it again. 20GB is enough for gaming but if you want to take advantage of all the other stuff like downloading movies etc., then you have to upgrade to the 120GB.

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#23 d3c1m8r
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People with cores don't deserve to be playing games anywayGoldeneyemaster

I have a core. And I take offense to your ignorant comment. Oh wait. I bought a hard drive for it so it isn't really a core anymore is it. Never mind... carry on.

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#24 acidic_dude
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This has beenconfirmed from a Microsoft rep that Some games will requirea HDD to Play,SO whats everyones views on this, I dnt really mind considering i got a HDD but what everyone think? Also this might mean that a bigger HDD would be almost nessacary also to continue playing games...not to sure about thatxonix6
ya, ive posted this a couple weeks ago, this is big news.