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Discussion forum => Offtopic => Topic started by: davioo on May 28, 2011, 04:23:14 am
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Ok so if you have an xbox and play xbox live, you know that a new update just came out. This update was to stop people from playing burned games on xbox... Well a long time ago the DVD drive in my xbox broke. I had to choices at this point : Sending it to microsoft and wait 1 month to and pay $80 to get it repaired OR I could just find a guy that lives near my house and get him to repair for $20. The choice was kind of obvious. So I payed a guy to replace my dvd drive but what he didnt tell me was : this is illegal, voids your warrenty and can get you banned. So basically now I cant update my xbox and therefore, I cant play xbox live. I called microsoft and they said the only way to solve this problem is to buy a new console (thats $300). So im really pissed of right now.
My question for you guys is : Should I get a ps3 or another xbox?
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Ps3 all the way davioo,
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You hate microsoft because of you ignorance of the rules?
Anyway, go PS3, i thought it was much better.
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You hate microsoft because of you ignorance of the rules?
Anyway, go PS3, i thought it was much better.
I didnt burn any games at all... I payed over 150$ for all of my games dude :/
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You hate microsoft because of you ignorance of the rules?
Anyway, go PS3, i thought it was much better.
I didnt burn any games at all... I payed over 150$ for all of my games dude :/
I never said you burned any games. I was simply saying you should have known that modding your Xbox (which is what that guy did) Was against the rules. And you cant be mad at microsoft for you not knowing the rules.
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I'm kinda confused..
My xbox DVD drive broke as well, and I replaced it myself. I just downloaded the update with no problems and everything is working just fine. What is stopping you from downloading this new update? (What error message does it give you?)
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I'm kinda confused..
My xbox DVD drive broke as well, and I replaced it myself. I just downloaded the update with no problems and everything is working just fine. What is stopping you from downloading this new update? (What error message does it give you?)
couldnt apply update. If the problem persists go to xbox.com/support
did you flash your drive?
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You hate microsoft because of you ignorance of the rules?
Anyway, go PS3, i thought it was much better.
I didnt burn any games at all... I payed over 150$ for all of my games dude :/
I never said you burned any games. I was simply saying you should have known that modding your Xbox (which is what that guy did) Was against the rules. And you cant be mad at microsoft for you not knowing the rules.
Yep.. I was yound and stupid... btw ill call the guy back tomorrow.
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No, I purchased the same model DVD drive as a replacement, and simply swapped the controller board from the old DVD drive into the new one.
If you flashed your DVD firmware, as long as you didn't do anything that would allow you to play burned discs, I don't think you did anything wrong (though I'm not 100% sure on this). When I first tried to download the update, it gave me a similar error message. I tried again and it worked just fine on attempt 2.
How old is your xbox by the way? The older ones (pre-2007 I think) aren't compatible with this newest update. If yours is that old you probably should've received an email from Microsoft about it.
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No, I purchased the same model DVD drive as a replacement, and simply swapped the controller board from the old DVD drive into the new one.
If you flashed your DVD firmware, as long as you didn't do anything that would allow you to play burned discs, I don't think you did anything wrong (though I'm not 100% sure on this). When I first tried to download the update, it gave me a similar error message. I tried again and it worked just fine on attempt 2.
How old is your xbox by the way? The older ones (pre-2007 I think) aren't compatible with this newest update. If yours is that old you probably should've received an email from Microsoft about it.
I got it in 2008 i think.. and where did you get the same model dvd drive?? I might buy on of these and swap my current one with that,
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I think I got it on ebay but I don't remember for sure (was quite a while ago). I may have bought it on some xbox parts website (like llammas for example)
Mine was a Hitachi-LG drive. If you do plan on doing this you must make sure you get the exact same model, and ensure the ROM versions are the same. If I were you I'd get the same exact one that was originally part of your 360. Once you do that take the controller board from that old one and swap it into the new one. :) (this is assuming you still have the old one around)
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no i dont have it anymore :( guess ill have to get another xbox!
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That sucks man :(
I think the reason you probably can't download the new update is the fact that the drive your friend used to replace the broken one is too old. It sucks that you can't really take any action on it though :\ especially since MS is handing out free 360s to those who can't update theirs.
Interesting read here: http://www.metrowny.com/news-entertainment/archives/213-Microsoft_replacing_Xbox_360s_not_compatible_with_new_Firmware_Update.html
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The same update happened back in October 09'
I would say that if you want to play on the internet, I would suggest PS3
If you won't want internet, I would say Xbox
Conclusion - PC is the best :p
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
Damm you optical and your advice that i cant follow because i cant afford to get a decent desktop...
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Conclusion - PC is the best :p
Truer words have not been spoken (or typed i guess?) lol. We should make a PC games thread in off topic.
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Lol the blockbuster near my house is closing so theyre selling the xboxs very cheap :P might get a new one soon!
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^
Or xbox
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
so true :P
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
Not if you dont wanna buy a computer thats purpose built for gaming
in the UK thats like £(pounds)1300
and a ps3 is £(pounds)230
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
Not if you dont wanna buy a computer thats purpose built for gaming
in the UK thats like £(pounds)1300
and a ps3 is £(pounds)230
You can build a basic gaming computer for $500 USD. Pretty much run the latest games at Low or medium settings. But hey, If you want to go further then go spend more money for High End Hardware.
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
Not if you dont wanna buy a computer thats purpose built for gaming
in the UK thats like £(pounds)1300
and a ps3 is £(pounds)230
You can build a basic gaming computer for $500 USD. Pretty much run the latest games at Low or medium settings. But hey, If you want to go further then go spend more money for High End Hardware.
I spent $800 on mine and it plays every game on high settings. But I didnt need to buy an operating system, thats adds another $150 or so. And if you need a monitor add another $150. Plus a computer does way more than gaming.
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My first choice would be PC, but if your going with a console get the ps3.
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PC Gaming, dont go for console!
Damm you optical and your advice that i cant follow because i cant afford to get a decent desktop...
well, if you spend like $200 on a xbox or a ps3, plus the $50 games, and if you want a lot of games, that add up got be like $500, then you could get a decent desktop for that price, spartan is good at finding them.
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR you could get a good laptop with an hdmi output and stream it to your 42 inch flat screen... just sayin
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OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR you could get a good laptop with an hdmi output and stream it to your 42 inch flat screen... just sayin
A gaming laptop is a waste of money. They are always 10x more expensive for half the power of a desktop PC(they are like macs lol) To play minecraft, a laptop might be fine but you will want a desktop for actual PC gaming. Plus you will save hundreds with a desktop instead of a laptop.
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true but they lack hdmi outputs most of the time along with a decent screen
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true but they lack hdmi outputs most of the time along with a decent screen
My GPU (graphics card) has an hdmi output. If your GPU doesnt have an hdmi output you can buy a simple DVI to hdmi output (DVI is just as clear as hdmi).
And computer monitors can be better than TVs when it comes to display since they can have resolutions above 1080. And monitors are also cheaper than TV's.
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but the better resolution isnt worth it on a small screen
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I wouldn't call 3 of these monitors side by side small.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001481 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001481)
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Xbox FTW
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Ok so if you have an xbox and play xbox live, you know that a new update just came out. This update was to stop people from playing burned games on xbox... Well a long time ago the DVD drive in my xbox broke. I had to choices at this point : Sending it to microsoft and wait 1 month to and pay $80 to get it repaired OR I could just find a guy that lives near my house and get him to repair for $20. The choice was kind of obvious. So I payed a guy to replace my dvd drive but what he didnt tell me was : this is illegal, voids your warrenty and can get you banned. So basically now I cant update my xbox and therefore, I cant play xbox live. I called microsoft and they said the only way to solve this problem is to buy a new console (thats $300). So im really pissed of right now.
My question for you guys is : Should I get a ps3 or another xbox?
Ps3
1. Sony Is richer than Microsoft
2. Free Network
3. Exclusives
4. Do I have to keep goin on ... :p
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Ok so if you have an xbox and play xbox live, you know that a new update just came out. This update was to stop people from playing burned games on xbox... Well a long time ago the DVD drive in my xbox broke. I had to choices at this point : Sending it to microsoft and wait 1 month to and pay $80 to get it repaired OR I could just find a guy that lives near my house and get him to repair for $20. The choice was kind of obvious. So I payed a guy to replace my dvd drive but what he didnt tell me was : this is illegal, voids your warrenty and can get you banned. So basically now I cant update my xbox and therefore, I cant play xbox live. I called microsoft and they said the only way to solve this problem is to buy a new console (thats $300). So im really pissed of right now.
My question for you guys is : Should I get a ps3 or another xbox?
Ps3
1. Sony Is richer than Microsoft
2. Free Network
3. Exclusives
4. Do I have to keep goin on ... :p
Microsoft is MUCH richer than sony....
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[/quote]Microsoft is MUCH richer than sony....
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this ^
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guys theres another topic on ps vs xbox 360 i believe :P
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Also its youre own risk. But you learned something. Never buy Xbox parts from not official shops!
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FFUUUU Necropost >:
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:P poor apij... lol
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well ps3 is good but pc is way better just get a gaming computer and u can play anything u want , ps3 is good as i said but those hackers who hacks into playstation network causes sony to close psn for a while to fix what hackers did (1 month or 2) so thats annoying cuz u cant play online....
but pc lives more and u can upgrade its graphics and all games are playable on pc so i prefer pc...
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well ps3 is good but pc is way better just get a gaming computer and u can play anything u want , ps3 is good as i said but those hackers who hacks into playstation network causes sony to close psn for a while to fix what hackers did (1 month or 2) so thats annoying cuz u cant play online....
but pc lives more and u can upgrade its graphics and all games are playable on pc so i prefer pc...
and you can get an hdmi cord from your laptop to your tv :P
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well ps3 is good but pc is way better just get a gaming computer and u can play anything u want , ps3 is good as i said but those hackers who hacks into playstation network causes sony to close psn for a while to fix what hackers did (1 month or 2) so thats annoying cuz u cant play online....
but pc lives more and u can upgrade its graphics and all games are playable on pc so i prefer pc...
and you can get an hdmi cord from your laptop to your tv :P
But why would you since computer monitors can go beyond 1080p.
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I haz Xbox, ps3 and PC
i like them in this order :P :
XBox360
PC
PS3
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controllers are better than a mouse and keyboard :P
PS3!
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i have to go with opticals post but as u only gave me the other two options: PS3
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controllers are better than a mouse and keyboard :P
PS3!
Nope, a mouse is way easier to aim with. Controllers are the main downfall of consoles.
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controllers are better than a mouse and keyboard :P
PS3!
Nope, a mouse is way easier to aim with. Controllers are the main downfall of consoles.
Which is why the wii is better.
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controllers are better than a mouse and keyboard :P
PS3!
Nope, a mouse is way easier to aim with. Controllers are the main downfall of consoles.
Which is why the wii is better.
Wii is impossible to stay steady...
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controllers are better than a mouse and keyboard :P
PS3!
Nope, a mouse is way easier to aim with. Controllers are the main downfall of consoles.
Which is why the wii is better.
Wii is impossible to stay steady...
It's not impossible, but a mouse is still easier to aim with.
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controllers are better than a mouse and keyboard :P
PS3!
Nope, a mouse is way easier to aim with. Controllers are the main downfall of consoles.
Which is why the wii is better.
Wii is impossible to stay steady...
It's not impossible, but a mouse is still easier to aim with.
I couldn't agree more about the mouse.
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>.>
Xbox
2 xbox360's
5 pc's (yes they are mine, not shared)
ps1
and i'm getting a ps3
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... wow...
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... wow...
those 5 pc's mak a big mess of my room though :P
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... wow...
those 5 pc's mak a big mess of my room though :P
You need 5? Or are they all together as one UBER moniter?
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... wow...
those 5 pc's mak a big mess of my room though :P
You need 5? Or are they all together as one UBER moniter?
My brother has 6 for his server that he is working on, too much IMO.
I cannot watch YT videos without it buffering for an hour, and I have 20 mega download.
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
LOL WUT 4 PING?
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
LOL WUT 4 PING?
Yeah :)
But the internet still runs like shit.
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
How you get money out of it?
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
How you get money out of it?
Sells virtual "sets" (Swords, armor, wings, etc...) that are worth a lot ingame for IRL money.
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
How you get money out of it?
Sells virtual "sets" (Swords, armor, wings, etc...) that are worth a lot ingame for IRL money.
:o Wait, what type of server is this? (What game)
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
How you get money out of it?
Sells virtual "sets" (Swords, armor, wings, etc...) that are worth a lot ingame for IRL money.
:o Wait, what type of server is this? (What game)
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As far as i know, having more than 1 computer is only good for 2 things.
1. Hosting a server
2. Rendering
Redirect to my brother's MU online server - xtrememu.co.il
No advertising intended, my brother is just holding a big ass server, I mean look at the speed of the server my father had to upgrade to in order to make the server run - (https://www.opticraft.net/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.speedtest.net%2Fresult%2F1357227061.png&hash=9dc8079e7dcc368e121199b4acd60c7a)
At least he gets money out of it ^^
How you get money out of it?
Sells virtual "sets" (Swords, armor, wings, etc...) that are worth a lot ingame for IRL money.
:o Wait, what type of server is this? (What game)
Oooh, I ignored that as I had no idea what MU was meant to be ;) I thought it was the way he hosted it or something...
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... wow...
those 5 pc's mak a big mess of my room though :P
You need 5? Or are they all together as one UBER moniter?
i have 3 working as 1 (server)
i have 1 working as 1 (backup pc, and connects server with main)
and i have 1 working as 3 (main pc)
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we have dsl 24000 that means it has the speed of 24mb/s
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my internet speed is 8mb/s i got this thingy called e-life...
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I have a 4mb/s connection but thats all i need.
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I have 0.3mb/s and would love to pull out any kind of explosive device and use it on my modem.
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but internet crashes while ordering c4 on ebay :P
i only get 3.52MB/s And it's shi*
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but internet crashes while ordering c4 on ebay :P
i only get 3.52MB/s And it's shi*
plastic explosive c4?
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c4 is a bomb right???
the one with timer ???
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c4 is a bomb right???
the one with timer ???
timed or remote.
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or motion activated it which it is called claymore if it has bb's inside
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this is sooooo offtopic :D
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microsoft screwed me over too i got a 12 month xbl ($79) card and it doesnt work :Pwell im more a pc gamer now :P
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if you look in depth to the posts this might not be off topic, C4 + Claymores are in a few COD games, cod games sell on the xbox, microsoft makes xbox, you hate microsoft. job done, we were on topic :D
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so what youre saying c4 and claymores are the equivalent of microsoft?
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so what youre saying c4 and claymores are the equivalent of microsoft?
Yep. I didn't understand any of it but... yep.
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if you look in depth to the posts this might not be off topic, C4 + Claymores are in a few COD games, cod games sell on the xbox, microsoft makes xbox, you hate microsoft. job done, we were on topic :D
C4 is not a product of microsoft, unless they deal in arms.
it's not like you say "shoe" and you talk about every game that has shoes in it.
so no, it was not on toppic.
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i woulden't be surprised if microsoft dealed in arms... they do make EVERYTHING (almost)
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You seem to be mistaking microsoft for china, china does make everything :P
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You seem to be mistaking microsoft for china, china does make everything :P
lLLEGAL things xD