New XBL member

[oldboy]

Hello, so i just bought my first 360, it just so happens to be a red rings console, so i got it very cheap. So while it is off to the repair center i want to get some info, and some friends to beat on live . Well first off here are the games i'll have when i get my console back:
Forza 2
NHL 08
Madden 08

So, anyone up for a game? I know i'll be addicted to NHL and Forza, but i'll want a few matchups against my Panthers also.

Plus i had a few questions, and here they are. How do the acheivements work? Can you redeem them for store points, or free stuff, or is it just to show off? Can you access thigns like demos, and downloadable content without a gold membership?

Thanks for you time

[TixBomber]

Achievements work just as they say, when you complete a certain task in a game you get an achievement. They hold no value besides personal satisfaction and possible bragging rights. And yes, I believe you can access demos and downloadable content, but why ask? You already have gold if you wanna play against other people and have a friends list.

[oldboy]

Well i'll have gold for a month because i'm getting my console repaired and they give you a free month of gold with the repair, so if it isn't worth it then i'll stay as a silver member for the demos and dlc stuff. Though i already feel it isn't worth it, though i can get a year membership for $36 so i'll see what's up.

[Conflicted]

Originally Posted by oldboy

though i can get a year membership for $36 so i'll see what's up.

Please, elaborate.

[oldboy]

Originally Posted by Conflicted

Please, elaborate.

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[TixBomber]

If you plan on actually playing any online multiplayer, like you stated in your first paragraph. You HAVE to have Gold, other than that, you can only browse certain things. You are not able to have a friends list or play online, thus in my eyes, defeating the whole purpose, unless your anti-social and just always wanna play single player, then you have to buy gold.

[oldboy]

I almost never play multiplayer. I used to play EA sports games online, but it got annoying to play morons, who cry if you start beating them. I prefer PC Games if i'm going to game online, so that i can play with my natural controller, a mouse/keyboard combo!

[FazeD]

trust, play with peeps from around here and you'll love it

I know I do!

<3 VGF

[Pvt.Dirt]

As soon as I figure out why my online doesn't work for EA games I'll play you in NHL and Madden, but until then you can just add me as PvtDirt.

[oldboy]

Well i am getting my Xbox this week, they've updated the repair page and it now says they've shipped device to customer!!!! So i currently only have Halo 3, will buy NHL and Forza thursday and Madden next week. Time to party fools, Oldboy26 will be stomping you!!