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November 2005 - Posts

One way to (maybe) find an Xbox 360
Can't find an Xbox 360? Chris Lambert to the rescue! He has created a site that continually queries online retailers for their Xbox 360 stock status. I am not sure how accurate it is, but if you are searching for an Xbox 360 it won't hurt to give it a look.

[See the Xbox 360 Live Inventory Locater here]
Posted: Nov 30 2005, 11:40 PM by Major Nelson | with 70 comment(s)
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Xbox 360 Launch Team Gift


For being part of the team that built the Xbox 360, each Xbox employee received a special limited edition Xbox 360. I thought you guys would like to see what it looks like, so I uploaded a bunch of photos for you to enjoy.
Some things to note:
* Special Xbox green HDD
* Personalized HDD nameplate with our gamertag
* Classy ?oI made this? faceplate
* Special green accented wireless controller.

You can see pictures of my personal Launch Xbox 360 on my Flickr site.

No you can not buy a green HDD, personal name plate, the "I made this" faceplate or controller. This is only for launch team members.
Posted: Nov 30 2005, 07:25 PM by Major Nelson | with 100 comment(s) |
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I'll be on the Chris Pirillo Show this week
This Thursday, I'll be on the Chris Pirillo show. Cue up your questions now.

[Details here]
Posted: Nov 30 2005, 01:40 AM by Major Nelson | with 77 comment(s)
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Xbox 360 (case) Mod
Nice looking case mod for the Xbox 360.

Edit: reminder...if you open your case, it will void any warranties. Also, I don't condone any of the hacks...I was just pointing out the interesting case mods.
Posted: Nov 30 2005, 01:07 AM by Major Nelson | with 34 comment(s)
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MyGamercard.net
I know I have blogged about this before, but Morgon has a new domain and a new look for his hand dandy tool that will create a flash or JPG version of your gamercard. You can then use that version to share your gamercard (if you can't use the official method .)

Once again, nice work Morgon.


Edit: I forgot to talk about the way cool leaderboard that he also created based on the information passing through his server.
Posted: Nov 29 2005, 11:43 PM by Major Nelson | with 26 comment(s)
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How to preview Marketplace Gamer pictures


Not sure what gamer pictures you'd like to purchase from the Xbox Live Marketplace to pimp out your new Gamercard with? We have a Gamer Picture Gallery on Xbox. com that will allow to to do a little window shopping before you cash in your points for pictures.

(Call of Duty 2 Allies Picture Pack pictured above)

Posted: Nov 29 2005, 10:11 PM by Major Nelson | with 29 comment(s)
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I read it on the internet so it must be true.
One of the main goals that I had when I started this blog was to have a way to communicate correct and accurate information about the products that I work on (Xbox Live.) With all the anticipation and excitement around the Xbox 360 launch, it really surprised me how people put so much stock in to seemingly random and incorrect information that appeared on blogs and forums. I have tried my best on various occasions to educate people who read this blog the best I can, and for the most part is has worked. Well it turns out there may be other forces at work to try to put mis-information into the virtual world. Unless you know the source, don't believe everything you read.
Posted: Nov 29 2005, 09:52 PM by Major Nelson | with 75 comment(s)
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Show #152 The one about launch
This weeks show:
Zero Hour
Launch Recap
What's waiting for me in my office when I get back to Seattle
Don't believe rumors
...and much more!

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Link dump (links to things I mention in this episode):
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardscompatibility.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/zerohour/
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/zerohour/default.htm
http://www.originaltommys.com/

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