new speculation possible release date

pApA SmerF01 · 21-07-2005, 06:13 PM

here's the link to the forum where it's starting.....

release date speculation

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Seriously, I just went to Gamerush to preorder my 360 and they said that the midnight party is November 17, so that means taht the 360 comes out on the 18th. I asked how they know this and they said that there maneger contacted them telling them to update there systems... i guess well have to see what happens. I also posted this on gamespot........

...really, the maneger of the gamerush stores got the call from Microsoftand then he email the gamerush stores and told them cause it used to say in the comp Q4 2005, now it says 18-November-2005. They even made me a print out of all of the games they had been told were launch titles.

MH_prophet · 21-07-2005, 06:18 PM

That sounds about right, about a month before Xmas.

pApA SmerF01 · 21-07-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MH_prophet

That sounds about right, about a month before Xmas.

i think it makes more sense because it is a lot closer to thanksgiving, but it still gives them enough time to prepare for it.

now if i can just find some solid info on this....

Grindstone · 21-07-2005, 07:34 PM

Well, I can handle the 18th of November. But, yeah, find something official about it. I like to deal with facts.

bennyboo03 · 21-07-2005, 08:00 PM

man y cant they make up thier minds! nov.4 now nov. 17!

Grumpy Old Fart · 22-07-2005, 04:20 AM

A guy on TeamXbox's forum apparantly got his hands on a print out from EB Games, indicating release dates of some 360 Games, heres the list (don't forget this is speculation by EB, not fact

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* All games list price is $59.99

Game Release Date

Amped 3 11/02
Burnout Revenge 11/02
Call of Duty 2 11/02
Condenmed: Criminal Orgins 11/02
Dead or Alive 4 11/02
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion 11/02
Final Fantasy 11 11/02
Full Auto 11/02
Ghost Recon 3 11/02
Godfather 11/02 *I heard EA pushed this back to 2006*
Gun 11/02
NBA Hoops 2k6 11/02
Kameo: Elements of Power 11/02
Madden 06 11/02
NBA 2k6 11/02
NBA Live 06 11/02
Need For Speed Most Wanted 11/02
NHL 2k6 11/02
Outfit 11/02
Perfect Dark Zero 11/02
Project Gotham Racing 3 11/02
Quake 4 11/02
Saint's Row 11/02
Tiger Woods Golf 06 11/02
Tony Hawk American Wasteland 11/02
Too Human 11/02
Top Spin 2 11/02
King Kong 11/16
Frame City 11/19
Fifa Soccer 2006 12/02
Gears of War 02/02(2006)
Prey 02/02(2006)
Halo 3 07/01(2006)

Here's the link to the thread..LINK

One question I have regarding the $59.99 price tag. How much more is that compared to what you pay on new Xbox games in U.S. stores now?

Blank · 22-07-2005, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Fart

Godfather 11/02 *I heard EA pushed this back to 2006*

That's true:

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July 14, 2005 - Electronic Arts' The Godfather, originally expected this fall, has been delayed to early 2006, according to an announcement from EA on Thursday.

Hoping to "ensure quality," EA will now release The Godfather game for PS2, Xbox, and PC in its fourth fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2006. Next-generation versions of the game are expected later.

"The Godfather is one of the most cherished franchises in entertainment," said Executive Producer David DeMartini. "Releasing the game in early 2006 allows us more time to perfect the open-world experience of being a member of the Corleone family."

The delay isn't the only sour Godfather news to arrive recently. Just days ago, The New York Times revealed that Marlon Brando's likeness, but not his voice, will appear in the game.

Based on Mario Puzo's classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola's epic film, EA's The Godfather has players assuming the role of a small-fry mobster working his way up the family ranks. The player's story unfolds in parallel with key events from the film, and plays out in a large, open-ended game world. The game is in development at EA's Redwood Shores studio.

Source: IGN

I doubt we'll see DOA4 before 2006 but we can hope....

korphaeron · 22-07-2005, 05:55 AM

GOF, I think that $59.99 is roughly about £39.99, hopefully not more though.
Here's hoping that the 360 comes out Early November, I havent got patience!

PS - Hey lads

Grumpy Old Fart · 22-07-2005, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by korphaeron

GOF, I think that $59.99 is roughly about £39.99, hopefully not more though.
Here's hoping that the 360 comes out Early November, I havent got patience!

PS - Hey lads

welcome Kor,

I'm just trying to find out if this is much of a price increase compared to what they are paying now State side, may give us an indication of what may happen with prices in the U.K.

bennyboo03 · 22-07-2005, 07:17 AM

i wonder if all ps3 games will be $70.

P-I-M-P · 22-07-2005, 09:55 AM

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i wonder if all ps3 games will be $70.

Why? Everything XBox sells needs to be cheaper than PS3's stuff for it to sell? Or are you planning on buying a PS3? I think that the XBox 360 and the PS3 will be very similar in cost and performance.

Grindstone · 22-07-2005, 10:56 AM

Dang, that is a lot of good games for a starting line-up. I was planning on buying 3 games from the get-go, but now I am conflicted on which 3 to buy.

From what I understand, PS3's games will be $70 at launch. Maybe that extra $10 is for the pain and suffering of programing for the Cell processor. The Xbox 360 games will be $10 more expensive than the current titles on Xbox, which we all probably expected.

As to PIMP's statement that the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be similar... well, not so much in the cost category. Remember, J. Allard said to expect the Xbox 360 in the ballpark of $300 with a hard drive. Sony is looking at a $399 price launch, without a hard drive. I expect the Xbox 360 to drop a little in price when the PS3 finally hits the shelves. If that is true, then an XBox 360 owner could by the system, extra controller and 2 games before the PS3 owner is finished buying the console + the hard drive, no games included.

I would not be too terribly surprised if the Xbox 360 does outperform the PS3 at first. I am confident that it will be at least 2 years before developers start to grasp the full potential of the Cell processor. Thereafter, both consoles will probably mimic each other in performance, and there will be peace through-out the land. (Ha! Hardly, the console wars will rage with vehement angst toward each other.)

Grindstone · 22-07-2005, 10:57 AM

Oh, and why are most of the games coming out on November 2 if the console isn't coming out til the 18th?

Like I said, we need something "official" to work with. Nonetheless, good find.

Grumpy Old Fart · 22-07-2005, 11:35 AM

Totally agree MS and the retailers need to get official lists published for the games and the release dates. Everything at the moment is pure speculation by the retailers.

MH_prophet · 22-07-2005, 02:30 PM

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I doubt we'll see DOA4 before 2006 but we can hope....

Actually yeah, it's planned as a launch title. Take a look. http://xbox.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=5306

And to answer Grumpy Old Fart's question 59.99 is about a 10 dollar price increase from what a new game costs in the States.

bennyboo03 · 22-07-2005, 02:34 PM

ahh cool. another game to get with the console

citizen X · 24-07-2005, 12:08 AM

i heard that it's on the 4th not 17th.

sterritt · 24-07-2005, 09:46 AM

the local game store here in northern ireland said it was being released at midnight on the 3rd which makes it early morning of the 4th november,

citizen X · 24-07-2005, 10:16 AM

Everything I say said xbox360 release date confirmed. November 4th

citizen X · 24-07-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by P-I-M-P

Why? Everything XBox sells needs to be cheaper than PS3's stuff for it to sell? Or are you planning on buying a PS3? I think that the XBox 360 and the PS3 will be very similar in cost and performance.

Am I going to need to talk again about the performance and how the ps3’s cell design is full of chokepoints?

Using real facts,

I’m mot a fanboy I have my reasons why I’m going to buy an xbox360