It looks like Ubisoft has just about got everything together with Chessmaster Live and the game is only a few moves away from hitting XBLA.
Apps function just as you'd expect-they're small programs that look great and really take advantage of the nice screen. They are all professionally designed by Microsoft, though a couple are really worthless (ahem, Shell Game... Of the Future), but hey, they're free!
Or, rather, they're "free," since Microsoft has apparently decided to sell ads against them. The ads show up during app launch, which takes an astonishingly long time. Booting Chess took 30 seconds, though I suppose one could be grateful for the Kia Soul video that gives the eyes something to do.
ill just watch and see what happens.
though i kinda have a feeling of whats ahead for the zhd
I got my ZHD yesterday and haven't had a single video ad yet. Maybe it's because I keep wifi off?
Wait...so people are complaining about free apps because of a 6 second Hyundai advertisement?
I have 9 apps for free. Thanks Microsoft :-)
Yeah man i got mine yesterday as well. This is only the beginning for ZHD and as stated before the future looks bright. Ohh and yeah the screen looks WAY better than the Itouch.
yes the oled screens totally take a dump on the iphone as far as rich detail and colours.
how do you guys like the interface so far?
I purchased the 32 GB Platinum and it is great. The interface is great looking and smooth thanks to the NVIDIA Graphics. This is coming from a previous iPod touch user BTW.
lol, the ipod touch is garbage so i gave it to my girl. too restrictive in my opinion, but some people love it.bleeeehhhhhhhhh
hmmm, i expected the nvidia chip to help alot with the processing.
it will be interesting to see the games coming out for the zhd.
It's some fail attempt by ms to ripoff apple. @ giantenemycrap stfu, what the hell does that even stand for?
GiantEnemyCrab "RTMFA"
LOL! seriously. Read the mutha fvckin article. That's my guess and it's true, RTMFA!
A couple pics of my new sexy toy.
edit damm I don't know why I still can't attach images...aahh whatever, anyway I'm still playing around with it but its a great mp3 player and the new software is hot....I love new toys.[walks off singing]
JOY
Would you recommend it? Im thinking about a Zune HD and an iphone right now and im not sure which one to get.
Same here, I havent bought a zhd becuase I heard they where releasing the next gen ipod touch
@mintaro
Perhaps I'm biased as the Zune HD is my first PMP, but its simply a sight to behold (and control). The screen alone is worth it. The UI is gorgeous and intuitive. Its very unique and very different from the iPod Touch. I would play around with a Zune HD (Best Buy?) before making a purchase and/or read a review or two. Here's a link to one:
http://gizmodo.com/5360126/...
I haven't been able to put mine down.
I want one, but man it is too expensive for PMP. Why aren't these things cheaper in general?
I blame Apple for dominating the market and MS for not being a better competitor. Maybe this will change.
@ mintaro...I'd say go with the zune, but to be fair I haven't played with the new iPods lately...I had the old zune for like 2 yrs now, thing was a tank and I really like it, this new Zune HD is by far superior to the old Zune, I know thats expected some what but the design, the specs, and so far the functionality with the software is just in a word "cool", the OLED screen is just fcking sweet, and I really like how I'm picking up HD radio signal, its sharp and crisp. The games are basic fun, they work well but don't expect any big time games, still just looking at them on this screen, damm its beautiful. I suggest you go to a electronics store that lets you play around with the iPod and new Zune HD, I think you'll find the Zune HD hard to beat in features especially for the money.
@ Captain Tuttle...man so far I haven't been able to really try it out yet "Can't connect(your Zune cant associatet with the network.) Try again?" -message. I'm at work, the wi-fi here sucks. I did watch a few vids though and again pics of the screen just don't do it justice, you guys got to go test it for yourself...you won't be dissapointed.
@ IdleLeeSiuLung...these things have alot of sophisticated tech inside them, I hear tilt functionality alone although sounds basic to you is expensive tech and I when you start to add up all the tech packed into this little gadgets its very expensive, if it were not for the competition I'm sure they would charge alot more. Then again I make good money and partying, games, and gadgets is where it all goes.
JOY
edit, Captain Tuttle I know bro...I feel like a pretty little virgin at a porno couch casting party. lol
and it is very well put together PMP. The internet on it works good, the HD Radio is nice, OLED screen is bright and crisp, and the battery is still going strong from a 2 hour charge yesterday. I have been playing with it non-stop.
The new DJ mode on the Zune software 4.0 is really nice touch. I can't wait to see what it has in store for the XBOX 360 integration coming soon.
I'll give you a bubble JOY as you are one of the most level-headed people on this site.
It's Saturday and that means gamesite XGN posts her weekly European Xbox Live Marketplace Roundup. Unfortunately it's not a big list like last week!
Hell the PS Store has been shut for 2 weeks and its still better than this load of crap what is Xbox Dead
Damn Just wait until next thursday !! The Metal Gear online beta is as good as a price drop i mean with all the body blow's Microcrud have being taking lately from Sony this game MGS4 is for sure the Knockout Punch , Warhawk new map, and many many more thing of gaming goodness and even when the PS Store was open last time we got the Demo's of all Demo's GT Prologue
So you can have your Xbox dead
I'll stick with the PSN
VGChartz reports that this week, Triggerheart Excelica launched to decent numbers. Triggerheart Excelica is the 2nd ever Dreamcast game to come to the XBLA Service, with Rez HD being the first. Excelica beats previous $10 Schmup recordholder, Omega 5's debut of 6,000 units by a decent 20% increase.
However, like Omega 5, it was vastly frontloaded this week: it's debut sales on it's first day was almost 40% of the 3day week (which is rather high). Another major note: Japanese Xbox 360 users made up 40% of the entire Excelica userbase. In the case of Omega 5, it sold only to 14% Japanese users (which is well above the norm, as the JP userbase constitutes maybe 5% of the average XBLA purchase base).
Other notes:
-Sonic the Hedgehog reaches 250,000 Units
-N+ increased very well
-Rez HD finishes it's first month just shy of 100,000 units
-Chessmaster LIVE ends it's first month with almost 28,000 units.
-Poker Smash had a massive drop from last week: it shed 70% from last week. Fortunately, the game has still done very well with grossing $400,000 in 4 weeks.
OMG, is that picture from the old school NES game. I even think it was on a Nintendo Power mag. issue.
Damn i wont be able to put it down. I play more chess than cs/halo3/co4/forz4 combine. And now we get chess for live omfg i wil own some n00bz.
I don't own a 360, but if I did I would buy this game.
I don't think enough gamers have respect for the tr00 games!
Chess takes more practice and skill to master than any video game ever will!