Updated 4 October at 11:30 AM

Midnight and BattleItch
1 - house
1 - 67" 1080p DLP TV
1 - 30" 1080i CRT HDTV
1 - 22" LCD monitor w/ cables
1 - Xbox 360 w/ Halo 3
2 - wireless controllers
2 - wired headsets
2 - wireless controller charger cables
2 - play'n'charge kits

Slayer
1 - Xbox 360
1 - Halo 3
4 - Controllers (2 = wireless)
1 - 22” LCD Monitor w/ cables
2 - Headsets (1 = wireless)
2 - Folding Camp Chairs
1 - Digital Camera

Disavowed
1 - Xbox 360
1 - Wireless controller
1 - wired headset
1 - Halo 3
1 - 19" LCD w/ cables
1 - folding chair
1 - 4-port router
3 - 12' CAT5 cables
1 - powerstrip
many - Food & Drinks (i.e. cheese dip and beer)

rapture
1 - XBOX 360 Elite
3 - controllers (3 wireless)
2 - 22" LCD's
1 - XBOX 360 VGA cable
1 - HDMI to DVI cable
1 - Halo 3 software
1 - 16-port switch
2 - 25’ CAT5
1 - 19' CRT (if needed)
1 - 20' CRT (if needed)

rapture's guest
1 - 360
1 - display
1 - copy H3

Oculus
1 - 42” 720p LCD TV (with remote)
1 - Dell 24" monitor
1 - 360 Elite
1 - 360 Premium
1 - Microsoft VGA Cable
2 - Wireless Controllers (w/battery packs)
1 - Battery Pack Charger (3 battery packs)
2 - Copies of Halo 3 (1 standard, 1 limited)
2 - Wired Mics
1 - Memory Stick
1 - Power Strip
Lots - Mt. Dew
Plethora - McDonalds Double Cheeseburgers (or equivalent snack food)
1 - Pressurized Water Reactor to be plugged into the Southeast Huntsville power grid to compensate for the massive drain and fluctuations the THX Birthday LAN will cause.

JDogg
1 - Xbox 360
2 - controllers (1 wireless, 1 wired)
1 - H3 Legendary Edition
1 - 32" 720p LCD w/ remote
1 - set Xbox 360 VGA cables
1 - set of speakers
1 - wired headset
2 - foldout chairs
2 - 10-25 ft cat5
1 - 4 port Dlink switch
1 - power strip
bountiful - Drinks, Snack, Flask

Hollywood
ample - snacks

Beanor
1 - 4-port router
2 - powerstrips

Mintz
1 - Xbox360
2 - copies of Halo 3
1 - wired headset
1 - 32” LCD HDTV WITHOUT A/V cables
1 - 20" LCD Monitor WITH A/V cables
2 - controllers (2 wireless)
1 - Memory Card
1 - Power Strip
12-pack - Game Fuel

Sarin
1 - Xbox 360 Premium.
1 - LCD monitor
1 - wired headset
2 - Controllers (1 wired and 1 wireless)
1 - copy of Halo 3
2 - folding camp chairs
1 - power strip
1 - extension cord

dirtyJ
1 - Xbox 360 Premium
1 - wired headset
1 - 13" HDTV
2 - Controllers
1 - Halo 3 software
1 - powerstrip
2 - play'n'charge kits
1 - 8-port switch
multitude- Cat5e cables

Rayne
1 - Xbox 360
2 - Wireless Controllers
1 - Headset (wired)
copious - Snacks
TBD - Significant Other(s)

Goku
1 - 32" LCD HDTV
1 - Xbox 360 Premium
1 - Wired Headset
1 - Wired controller
1 - Copy of Halo 3

Enraged Gnome
1 - Xbox360
2 - Controllers (1 wired and 1 wireless)
1 - copy of Halo 3
1 - 19" LCD monitor (no cables)
1 - pair of headphones (w/ mic)
1 - Play and Charge kit
1 - 4 port hub
2 - Ethernet cables (3 ft, and 25 ft)
1 - power strip

Hubcap
1 - Xbox 360
1 - Halo 3
1 - 32” LCD HDTV
1 - case of MD
2 - crossed fingers, hoping h3 doesnt blow monkey balls
3 - wireless controllers
2 - play and charge kits
1 - powerstrip

Torrent
1 - Xbox 360
2 - wireless controllers
1 - copy of Halo 3
1 - VGA cable

Doughgeek
1 - Xbox 360
1 - Halo 3
2 - Controllers (1 wireless, 1 wired)
1 - Play and Charge Kit
1 - Memory Card
1 - Wired Headset
1 - 19” widescreen LCD monitor
1 - VGA cable
1 - Power Strip
1 - Ethernet Cord (6-12 feet?)
1 - Camp Chair
1 - 4-port router

Ciguatera
1 - 22" LCD
1 - 360
1 - Wireless controller
all - cables
1 - copy of H3

Prey
2 - 4-port hubs

Xray

Reverend
1 - 360
1 - copy H3
1 - controller
1 - power strip

Critter
1 - 360
1 - copy H3
1 - controller
1 - power strip
1 - chair

Buck Rumble
1 - 360
1 - copy H3
1 - controller

Xion
1 - 360
1 - copy H3
1 - controller

Two random friends of Slayer
1 - 360
2 - Controllers
1 - Halo 3
1 - 30' LCD TV or something.

FoulBreed
1 - 32" LCD TV
1 - 360
2 - wired controllers
1 - H3
2 - fold out chairs if needed

Malacavious
1 - 32" LCD 720p HDTV
1 - 360
2 - wired controllers
1 - halo 3
1 - 25' cat5

Nicholie

Totals
Gamers: 31
Total Xbox 360s with Halo 3: 24
Total Displays: 24
VGA Displays: 11
VGA Cables: 11
Component Displays: 13
Component Cables: 17 (everyone who brings a 360)
Controllers: 41
Headsets: 15
hubs/routers/switches: 7
powerstrips: 10

Outstanding Needs:
Everyone bring a powerstrip for your setup!

I live in Rhode Island, sorry dudes.

Friday, October 5th?

Updated my equipment.

Computer monitors are win! With VGA cables and HDMI to DVI cables so cheap and with CRT and LCD's so cheap, they make perfect LAN equipment. Female to Female VGA adapter for the old school win.

1 XBOX 360 Elite
2 controllers (maybe more)
2 22" LCD (with VGA/DVI/HDMI connections and with speakers and audio out)
1 XBOX 360 VGA cable
1 HDMI to DVI cable
1 19" CRT (someone needs to provide video cables)
1 20" CRT (someone needs to provide video cables)
Halo 3 software
16-port switch
2 25' CAT5

I recommend everyone buy VGA cables on ebay. But I also recommend everyone figure out their audio situation if they do that. A cheap set of headphones may work. Probably would be best so that you don't hear everyone else.

The day of our JuLAN, I stopped into Radioshack to hook myself up with some audio for my Xbox setup. I bought some nice computer speakers on sale for $20. They seem to work really well. I recommend checking out Radioshack, although they can be expensive if you are not careful.

Oculus-
Most likely items:
-1 42" 720p LCD TV (with remote)
-1 360 Premium (sans HDMI)
-1 Microsoft VGA Cable
-2 Wireless Controllers (w/battery packs)
-1 Battery Pack Charger
-1 Copy of Halo 3
-2 Wired Mics
-Lots of Mt. Dew
-McDonalds Double Cheeseburgers (or equivalent snack food)
-1 Pressurized Water Reactor to be plugged into the Southeast Huntsville power grid to compensate for the massive drain and fluctuations the THX Birthday LANs cause.

Possible additional items I want, but don't have. If purchased I'd definitely bring them:
-Xbox 360 Premium/Elite (with HDMI)
-1 HDMI Cable
-1 Wireless Controller (w/battery pack)
-1 Wired Mic
-Additional copy of Halo 3
-(Dell 24" monitor would come as well)

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Equipment
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xbox360 = 1
xbx360 Controllers = 2
H3 = 1 Legendary Edition
TV = 1 32in 720p LCD w/ remote
TV2? = 1 19in (if needed)?
Headset = 1 wired
Chairs = 2-3 foldouts
Cables = 2-3 10-25 ft cat5
Switch = 4 port Dlink(if needed as a switch)
Drinks, Snack, Flask

I dont know if ill be there,but if I am time for totol ponage on mints for calling me a meatbag.P.S.Slayer my avater probably wont be with my mohawk,but I will send you and everyone else a pic with the xbox vision camera.

Thanks for the quick response, guys. I have updated the attendance and equipment roster. Please check your individual roster. I might have made minor changes. For instance, I reduced Slayer's camp chair count to 2. There's no reason for anyone to bring more than two camp chairs. I also removed the question marks on JDogg's switch, because it is definitely needed. I will never roger you up for more equipment than you volunteer, but I may reduce the number of things needed or confirm that a tentative item is needed. I also added some question marks that I need answered, mainly on VGA cables.

Right now 360s and VGA cables are the critical items. For once we have many excellent displays available. Have also added the following info to the main post:

After you have confirmed attendance and what equipment you will bring I will edit the second post of this thread titled "Attendance and Equipment Roster." Use this post as gospel for what you should bring. Don't worry, I won't put anything on there you didn't volunteer.

I will be there. I can bring snacks, drinks, etc.

Of the 2 controllers I have down, one is wired and the other wireless.

Also, the 4 port switch I have on my list is a router...I have used it in the past as a switch but believe I have heard rumblings of using routers in the place of a switch can increase the lag? Not sure about that, but thought I would clarify just in case.

This is the early confirmed attendance of Mintz.
When it comes to Xbox360+Monitor setups, do you have enough room for tons of people to set up their own personal station? Do you have enough power strips for multiple monitor+360 setups?

Equipment:

- Xbox360
- 20" Monitor sans cables (for now, might buy some later)
- Mt. Dew
- 3 controllers (2 wireless, 1 not)

Hopefully I will be able to make it, but will have to see what my work schedule is for that week.

Equipment:
- X360
- H3
- 2 wireless controllers
- personal monitor (if needed)
- all the Cat5 cables you will ever need.
- Extension cords, power strips, etc

Are you talking about just standard VGA cables, like for computer monitors? I can get a bunch of 6', and can make longer if needed.

I might be able to score a nice projector and a sound system (mixer, amp, speakers, etc). I'll have to ask around.

No projector or sound system needed, but thanks for offering. The VGA cables in question are Xbox 360 VGA cables.

I hope this bad boy makes an appearance at the LAN: http://gear.ign.com/articles/813/813564p1.html

Updated my post.

BTW: My Elite came with a Female VGA to Female VGA adapter. So, I can plug the XBOX 360 VGA cable (male) into it and then plug the adapter into older CRT monitors. A lot of people have extra CRT monitors sitting around.

And yes, VGA cables are about $10 on eBay.

LOL, I'm the guy on the left in that picture... I can't believe you guys still have it. That was like four years ago I think.

Anyway, I'm going to try and come. We'll see what I have going on that weekend.

1 x Xbox 360 Premium.
2 x Controllers (1 wired and 1 wireless)
1 x copy of Halo 3
2 x folding camp chairs
1 x power strip
1 x extension cord

I dont have any relevant hardware (save my CRT computer monitor) but I might have enough money to get a controller once this event rolls around (just started nights at cinram.) If there were a place for me, I'd be more than happy to bring drinks, snacks, or whatever else I can provide to cover for my lack of gear.

Lemme know!

PS:xfire crashes WOW, screw that!

Will list you on the roster if you confirm you're coming. I can't believe you're the guy in the picture!

Beanor, you're invited. See you there.

XBOX 360 - 1
WRLS CTRLR - 1
H3 Disc - 1
19" LCD - 1
Chair - 1
Food & Drinks (i.e. cheese dip and beer)
*Edit* VGA cable - UNO!

I edited my original comment, and it changed the date. I originally posted it on the 17th, but now it says the 21st. I wasn't aware it did that.

Oh well...

On a different subject, I may be leaning towards the Xbox 360 Halo 3 Edition. It only has the 20GB hard drive, but my disdain for the white console (white electronics are fugly), along with the necessity of HDMI, and the $399 price tag (vs. $449 for the elite) has made it the front-runner for me. I think it looks pretty freakin' sweet! I know the premiums will soon ship w/ HDMI, but those will be few and far between for awhile. I'd imagine Micro$oft wants to get rid of their inventory of non-HDMI consoles first. The elite isn't out of question, but I don't think I would really need 120GB of space. We'll see...

@ Midnight: Are you going to keep your VGA cable on the 67" at the LAN? If you put component cables on there that would free up another monitor for the LAN.

I'm thinking we need a detailed count of VGA cables that will be at the LAN.

That's the plan (67" w/ component, 22" with VGA). That's why I listed my 22" as "with cables."

edited to add: Totally agree with the detailed count of monitors vs VGA cables. Will tally when we are about 3 weeks out.

As time goes by, I'll figure out if I work or not. That would be the only conflicting thing, otherwise: I'm in. let me know whats lacking that is within my means, please.

BTW: BattleBitch, Apocolips, and other SOs will be spending the night across the road at our house that night. This might encourage SOs to attend one or both events. It might also make it a little bit easier for you to slip out of the house for a while.

It will probably still be hot in October. So, knitting sweaters will probably not happen this time around. I guess they'll just watch Sleepless in Seattle a dozen times while we LAN.

Just so you know, SOs are encouraged to attend. I hope the come.

I was thinking about inviting my sister to this thing. If there are a large number of SOs attending, I am sure she would be interested in coming.

...and she loves Sleepless in Seattle, so that would work out well. :)

Consider me confirmed with 1 360, 1 13" HDTV, 2 controllers, various CAT 5e lengths, and hopefully a copy of that Halo 3 thing. I think I'll have to have Mintoz pick me up again, but we can hit up BK again and get some bamazing hamlettes.

DJ

Does this mean if I got an SO by then he would have to hang out across the street and watch chick flicks?

Consider me confirmed.

The only portable video output device I have is an old school 17" LCD monitor. I can bring my 360 if we need more.

Wireless Controllers-2
Headset (wired)-1
Snacks-bagged and tagged
SO-0

Sarcasm isn't very nice, Midnight. The only thing that would keep me from coming is if I get deployed in September or if I have a reserve meeting that weekend. My buddy Jon (the other guy in the picture) wants to come, so we'll be there if possible. I'll let you know sometime in September.

I remember that night though, because myself, SWATpup, and KuSh ordered a pizza and D1ESEL ate it when we weren't looking.

Sarin, no sarcasm was intended. Your initial post seemed ambiguous, but I see you indeed plan on coming, so I'll add you to the roster.

Diesel and FB could put away some pizza.

Rayne, your 360 will be good. Right now we have a surplus of monitors.

Are you supplying cables for that 13"?

Mintz, does that 32" LCD HDTV have a hot date that night, or are you holding out on us?

I assumed everyone bringing a 360 premium brings one wired headset for themselves, unless they stated more. Please let me know if you cannot bring one.

Well, I suppose I COULD bring it, but I was under the assumption that a personal Monitor/360 setup was preferable.

Uh. We need all the monitors we can get. If you've got a portable monitor (especially one with multiple kinds of video inputs)...bring it. Someone will put it to use.

It would be a shame to have less than 16 TVs there.

Actually, it would be a shame if we had less than 16 HDTVs there.

We only have these LANs a few times a year. If people would bone up and bring more equipment, it would make the event more special.

It might even encourage others to start hosting LANs.

Then I guess I'll bring it.

To clarify, personal monitors are not preferable to larger screen HDTVs. We are encouraging everyone to bring monitors because many people have them and will be willing to transport them. If someone has a 32" CRT HDTV they want to bring, then bring it on.

I hope to make it, assuming that I'm not in Vegas. All I have to offer right now is a 20" LCD Monitor, but I will gladly bring it. I am also down for bringing snacks!

I do need directions though.

I've got everything needed for my set up. Basically a self contained one, maybe two player station. I learned to play Halo 1 4 player split screen on a 10" LCD, so I figure 2 player split would be ok on my little screen. I think I said 2 controllers, if not, I'll bring 2 controllers. I'll drag out a power strip or two also. I can bring a headset as well, but it'll be used only if there's one player on the screen.

DJ

p.s. feel free to hit me up on aim/msn with any other questions, as I often forget to check THX :(.

edit: wtf, i clicked the reply button under midnights post and it added this to the general replies...

I'll be there, and here's what I can bring.

1- 27in HDTV CRT Television. It's big, it's heavy, and it's beautiful.
1- Xbox 360 Premium
1- Wired Headset
1- Wired controller
1- Copy of Halo 3

Maybes include;

Ethernet cable. I know I have lots of extra. but I don't know where that lots of extra is.

I may have to come down Friday night as well, because I'll be hauling all this stuff.

I'll talk to EnragedGnome and see when he wants to go as well.

Don't forget power strips and power extension cords.

And some extra fuses for Midnight

Goku,
That's a beast of a TV to bring from Chattanooga. You're a better man than I. You're welcome to my guest bedroom if you don't want to tackle the drive home until Sunday.

I may take you up on that. The Civic is gonna be struuuuugling. Oh well, it'll totally be worth it. Best TV, ever.

I'll let you know closer to.

1-360
1-Galo3
1-32" LCD
1-Rev's TV
1-case of MD
2-crossed fingers,hoping h3 doesnt blow monkey balls
3-wireless controllers w/2 play and charge kits
1337-shut up juices

You can put me down as a maybe. I will let you know for sure as soon as possible.

Equipment (pending confirmation):
1- Xbox 360
2- Controllers (one wired, one wireless)
1- play and charge kit
1- copy of Halo 3
1- headset
1- powerstrip

Important #1: be able to manage the power for your XBOX 360 controllers. I'm thinking that they'll lose their charge after a full day of gaming. I can't be certain. I am certain that it would suck to not be able to play because you are out of juice. Bring USB chargers or AA batteries so that you've got power for your controllers. Charge them up before coming to the LAN.

Important #2: Consider buying a Memory Unit for eBay for $10. Put your XBOX Live profile on your MU. That way, you can move from XBOX to XBOX without having to wait for your profile to download.

Ill be there.I hope that halo3 will be better than halo2 cause im my opinion in games or movies if theres 3 the first one will be the best the second one will be ok and the third one will be in between(except the bourne movies there all awesome)!

I am curious. Since we are definitely going to have a large number of 360s, has anybody any experience in how the 360 handles a multitude of people turning their controllers on and off and which 360 it will sync to?

That's what the little white "synchronize" button on top of your controller and next to the 360's memory ports are for.

I was wondering the same thing. I know they use an RF frequency of about 2.4GHz. From what I understand, they are all of a slightly different frequency to avoid interference. i.e. 2.43, 2.39, etc....

But with that many cntrlrs in a close proximity, I'm wondering if it doesn't cause some interference. Maybe the 360 has a hand-shake method (what Mintz referred to) w/ RF devices that prevents them from interfering w/ another in the vicinity, even if they are on the same frequency.

I guess we'll find out!

I know MLG doesn't allow gamers to play with wireless controllers. Maybe it is an interference issue.

The controllers use frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) multiplexing. They don't get individual sub-freqs assigned, they freq-hop between a set of defined freqs in a defined pattern. I don't know how fast the controllers freq-hop, but I bet it's on the order of 50 Hz. This type of multiplexing is very resistant to interference, jamming, and monitoring. It is the same technology used by military SINCGARS radios.

I can actually bring two headsets, regular X360 one, and my H2 one I use normally. I do believe I have two play and charge kits as well, so add those on. Also, it's dirtyJ, not Dirty J, semantics yes, but it's the little things :).

DJ

I can bring a 4 port router, 3 ~12' Cat5 cables, and a surge protector.

Heck yea, that's the type of answer I'm looking for. (Yours too mintz) So each of our controllers are essentially set up already to broadcast the pattern unique to our 360. If this is the case, we won't have to re-sync when we get to the lan. Assuming the pattern is stored in memory that does not depend on a constant stream of power like RAM).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency-hopping_spread_spectrum

If the frequency hop is fast enough, then no-ones sequences will match up for a long enough period in time to matter. Very cool.

xbox 360: 1
Controllers: 2(wireless)
Halo 3: 1
VGA cable: 1
My own screen for me and me alone: 1

I should be there. I don't have any reason why I wouldn't right now, but something may come up. But I will try my hardest to be there.

Im in,
What to bring...
Well I have everything for me if we need extras.
Besides a controller is anything else needed?
Havn't been to a lan in some time now and don't know if old schoolers still play quad or pairs per monitor, or is solo the way we roll now?

Solo will be the way we roll in future, somewhat smaller LANs. Deemed by Rapture as BYOS (bring your own sh*t), they will be rather straight-forward.

As for the B-day LAN, it will be of the more traditional nature. Bring what you can, but there will be plenty of split-screening to be had by those that can't provide much more than a controller.

The more equipment, the better, though. So if you're going to get a copy of H3, then bring it along w/ your 360 and some sort of display.

I would suggest bringing your own personal setup of a 360, H3, monitor, VGA cables, chair, controller, and ethernet cable. You've only got to transport it 500 yards, so you might as well have a personal setup to solo on.

Methinks I may use my 22" LCD as my personal monitor and let people without equipment splitscreen on the 67".

Just to be clear, BYOS will happen more often now. I don't foresee a drop off in the number of traditional THX LAN's.

Okay I'll solo then for sure.
I'm guessing headphone boom mic is important if we are in different rooms playing teams.

Oh yea, and what about tables to put our monitors on?Do you have enough?

I've got several table-ish things. Not all are eye level, but would be fine for a tilting monitor. I also have several standard tables and desks in my house plus two card tables in the garage.

End state: I think we're good on tables. If we're not it'll become known Friday night in time to notify key personnel who can help.

Headphones with a boom mic would be the best audio setup. No noise pollution. You could get power-ups without people hearing you get them. You'd get a stereo experience. Etc.

But, there are only a few headsets that have mics (and they aren't cheap). Still, cheap headphones + wrapping the XBL headset around your neck would work best.

Those headphones are $100 and do 5.1 surround with a boom mic. I am leaning toward getting a pair. I think they'd be the ultimate LAN headphones. You'd run optical audio from your 360 to the converter to your headphones and plug the mic cable into your control. Boom. 5.1 surround with mic. No need to bring your own speakers.

Still, one of the best parts of the LAN is yelling across the room and hearing the smack talk from someone else. Headphones might mask that (for good and bad).

I may run a "neck mic" setup. I'll at least be able to plug the headphones into a jack on my portable speakers.

Tables. I've got a 3'x8' table and a 3'x5' table that I could bring if we need it. In fact, tables might be the optimal way to use space and I won't mind bringing them at all.

I would get something like those, but I only wish they were wireless...

Not sure why I put question marks by Halo 3. I'll definitely have a copy.

I put the question marks in the second post that I edit because you didn't explicitly have H3 in your list. I'll edit it again. Thanks for clarifying.

I've been looking at getting a pair of these since Chicago. Standard price is between $100 and $150. Buy.com had a deal where you could get a pair for $80 with free shipping, but I hesitated too long.

If you use Google checkout as a new user and combine that $10 off with Buy.com's $5 off instant rebate you can still get a pair for $85 and free shipping. That is by far the best deal I have been able to find.

These are considered to be the best 5.1 surround sound headsets on the market.

Confirmed attendace.

On a side note. I have numerous friends that would like to come. Shaun(Mr Turbo) will be coming for sure as he has attended LANs before. He's going to bring his 360 with ?H3? There are about 3-5 more that would like to come.

They can all bring multiple controllers, ethernet cords, 360s and possibly TVs for them. Still not sure on how many copies of H3 though. 2 confirmed. Midnight since your are hosting the LAN how many people can come so I know who to invite?

If they can bring a 360/H3/and a display then they're definitely good to go. Outside of that just use your best judgment. We're not going to run into problems with max attendance. We might run into problems if more than 5-6 people show up with only a smile expecting to LAN on everyone else's dime. Stress that the LAN is an interactive event, not a keg party to wander into and wander out of. I'm sure you won't bring anyone you wouldn't trust in your place.

Ciguatera, I need a list of equipment you plan to bring.

22in LCD
360
Wireless
all cables
H3

I wont be bringing my own display now so I can hook up to another vga display.

I've got a 4-port router I can bring. I'm not sure how I am on extra cat-5, but I'll check around.

There's a strong possibility I won't make it now. Newegg is throwing an event in Ontario, CA, and eSportsTV might be tapped to provide coverage. If so, I'm going, as it's a paying gig and will keep me from having to get a random job at some crappy place. So list me as tentative as of now, I'll let people know for sure as soon as I know for sure.

DJ

I've used these before, and one of my friend has one. I've got the USB version, the AXPC's, and they are quite good. I don't know if they're worth $100, but definitely $90.

DJ

p.s. no I'm not plugging Tritton just because they gave me a set of AXPC's for free :).

Is there a difference between Microsoft's $40 VGA cable and an off-brand's $20 VGA cable that comes with a Digital Audio Cable?

Currently Playing: Whatever I damn well please.

But the USB version won't work on the XBOX 360 alone. The version I posted will allow you to plug optical out of the 360 to the converter to the headset. Instant 5.1 surround sound in your ears from the XBOX 360 with volume control. This means you could have portable 5.1 surround sound.

Ya the AX360's, the good ones :).

DJ

I've been using these exclusively for about 2 weeks now. I have been very impressed. They're sturdy, yet are quite comfortable for extended playing sessions. I've used them for about 4-5 hours straight without any discomfort.

There are a few minor things that could have been added for greater enjoyment: master in-line volume, in-line mute, separate base and vibration channles, ability to use batteries to power it. The provided mic is very nice and if you want to "mute" yourself you can just swing the boom up or disconnect the cable.

Sound quality is good (although slightly lacking in base) and creates a very believable landscape. I'm used to playing on a full 7.1 surround set, and while the quality isn't as good, it is quite remarkable for a headset. The main advantage of these headsets is portable 5.1 surround for any environment.

In a land of chipmunks, an angry gnome is king.

Make that $10 off-brand VGA cable. And no, they're all just cables. They all cost about $1.73 to make, and they all come from China. You're just as well going w/ the $10 ones off eBay, unless you just want to give Micro$oft more money for no apparent reason.

I figured as much. I just bought the new $20 ones I saw at the store.

Currently Playing: CoD4 Beta, Bioshock

He'd bring his own stuff, but I just wanted to run it by you guys before I just show up there with someone.

go for it

First off, thanks for the invite rapture! I would love to come LAN. Sadly I have not the funds to come out to a THX Lan from Kansas City, otherwise I'd totally be there. It may more than likely be 1 1/2 years before I ever attend a LAN since I am trying to hoard money to go back to a technical school to finish up my degree in video editing. I'd love to come out to a THX Lan but the best I can do is play with you guys online. See you in Halo 3!

EQUIPMENT UPDATE:

You can add vga cables and speakers to my equip amount.

I got the pelican brand of vga cables off of ebay for $10 shipped.

Subtract my Premium and 1 controller from the list.

Equipment updated.

Looks like as of now we have 20 gamers, 17 displays, and 14 360s. We are square on VGA cables.

Found a source for cheap 64 MB memory units. Will run you $18 shipped. That's the best shipped price I've found.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300152762365

Sparda, you need to pony up and bring your 360, controllers, and halo 3.

What about networking equipment? This looks to be a fairly complex/large network of boxes being put together.

I am planning on coming and bringing my 360, a controller and a copy of H3. I do not have a VGA cable, but if there's a monitor I can hook my 360 to I'll make the purchase. I also have a few various length cat5 patch cables and a power strip.

I can also bring a power strip if needed.

Rev, we have a surplus of displays right now so your 360+H3+controller will be fine.

Power strips from both you and JDogg would be appreciated.

We need one more person to bring a 4-port hub/router/switch. Willdabeast/Shyzza/Prey, don't you guys have a hub or two?

Are extension cords needed?

Inevitably, I'm sure a few small (8') extension cords would come in handy. However, as long as we have Cat5e cables that are long enough, I have a ton of outlets in my house that the powerstrips will only magnify.

I see network architecture as our critical vulnerability. We still lack a switch, and I'm not naive enough to think we won't encounter problems. Hopefully, the problems won't surpass our collective knowledge base, which is pretty broad. However, we're gonna put a serious test on my cable modem and router if we achieve my goal of all boxes being signed into XBL. Every box reporting game stats to bungie.net and achievements to XBL at the end of every game over a single copper wire is sure to provide some interesting situations.

Critter said he will be coming, too. I will try to get a list of what he can bring.

Dammit, I just purchased one yesterday for $21, and I thought I was getting a good deal. Oh well, good things come to those who wait... for one day.

Midnight we have two hubs if needed.

Friends/equipment that will be attending:

Buck Rumble and Xion:
-2x 360(1 maybe 2 displays if needed)
-2x H3
-3x controllers

MR TURBO 3001:
-360 and 1 controller
-H3

I recently found the power adapter for my 8port switch, so add that to my total and an extra wired headset, assuming I'm in town on that weekend, still up in the air right now.

DJ

@Prey, thanks for the info on your guests. Please bring both hubs.

Updated the equipment and personnel roster. We now have 17 360s, 17 displays, and 25 gamers.

Everyone using an LCD monitor, please do not forget: unless your monitor has built in speakers then you must supply a set of speakers for it, or you will not have audio.

A trip to Wal-Mart is inevitable (and only 4 minutes away) but I think we will be covered well with a Friday evening setup and test.

I'm going to need a mass of at least 37 people to unload the TV out of my Civic. Provided that my Civic can carry my TV.

It weighs in at an impressive 9000 pounds.

Slayer, HastyHamster (Slayer's sister) and a friend (Kimpossible).

1 - Xbox 360
1 - Halo 3
4 - Controllers (2 = wireless)
1 - 22" LCD Monitor w/ cables
2 - Headsets (1 = wireless)
3 - Folding Camp Chairs
1 - Digital Camera

Update: My sister is coming.

Update #2: I am bringing along a friend of mine. He also knows Hubcap and Shyzza. My final guest list is 2.

KP is coming?!

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Glad I helped some of you find memory units. They're going to be pretty valuable on October 6th.

Speaking of memory cards, is there a way to just copy your profile to the card without moving it off the 360? The only option I've found so far is to move it, which I'd rather not do.

There are 10 kinds of people in the world. Those who understand binary and those who don't.

Probably not. The MS system seems to be set up so that no two boxes can have the same gamertag active at the same time. However, I'm sure moving it back to the 360 wouldn't be a problem. Just transfer it to the card before you go to the LAN and back to the 360 afterwards.

Alternatively, move your profile to your memory card and leave it plugged into your 360 until you yank it out for LANs.

I just leave my card in my box all the time and keep the profile on the card.

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