Hot Xbox 360 How-Tos
How To: Determine your Xbox 360 drive band
In this Video Games video tutorial you will learn how to determine what is the brand of your Xbox 360 drive. This is a very easy and simple process. There are four brands of drives in the Xbox 360. They are Hitachi, Samsung, BenQ and LiteOn. For this you need to take the face plate off and check the hole under the DVD bezel. If you see a red wire, it's a Samsung drive. If you see a piece of black plastic, it is a Hitachi drive. A gray wire indicates a BenQ drive and if it's a LiteOn drive, yo...
How To: Lower the bridge at the Waterfall Temple in Risen
If you're having a hard time finding all the pieces of the Titan armor in the game Risen, this tutorial may help. In the video, you'll find out how to lower the drawbridge at the Waterall Temple in order to get to an area that is difficult to get to. It's pretty easy with the help of this video, so good luck and enjoy!
How To: Remove the tray from the XBox 360 DVD drive
If you are serious about modding your XBox 360, and painting the console is a part of your plan, then you should paint as many parts as you can to make the coolest overall look. This video will show you how to remove the tray from the disc drive of your XBox 360, allowing you to paint it or manipulate it in whatever other way you like. This way, when the drive pops out, it will match your console, and your friends will be in awe.
How To: Get infinite caps and ammo in Fallout 3 for XBox 360
Keeping your supplies of caps and ammunition high in Fallout 3 is one of the game's biggest challenges. No more! This video will teach you how to use a glitch in the game's shopkeeping interface to attain unlimited caps, ammunition, and free item repairs. You should have no trouble beating this epic game after following these instructions.
How To: Find all the "Own the Spots" challenge in Skate 3
It's time to go hunting! In this tutorial from the guys at Achievement Hunter, you'll be finding out how to find all the Own the Spots challenge in the Xbox 360 game, Skate 3. It may be a little difficult to find, but this video gives you a great understanding of where each one is and how to beat them. So good luck and happy skating!
How To: Take apart and reassemble an Xbox 360 controller
Controller on the blink? This brief how-to will guide you through the process of disassembling and reassembling a Microsoft Xbox 360 console controller quickly and efficiently without damaging any of the components, the first necessary step of any successful repair (or custom paint job, for that matter). This tutorial will also be of use to those who wish to learn more about the guts of their Xbox controllers without actually disassembling their units.
How To: Put Windows Media Center onto your Xbox 360
With Windows Media Center, you will have the ability to watch videos, live TV, and listen to music on the XBOX 360 without having to use your computer. You’ll need to have the following things: A PC equipped with Windows Media Center, your XBOX 360, and a fully functional high speed home network. On certain Windows 7 or Vista machines, Media Center is already included. (If not, it can be downloaded from Microsoft) A wired network is preferred for the best connection, although a wireless netwo...
How To: Burn Xbox 360 game ISOs to a dual-layer DVD
In this how-to video, you will learn how to burn game ISO's for the Xbox 360. It is important that it is only legal to back up the games that you already own. You will need the Image Burn program. Open it and click Write Image File to Disk. Next, click browse for file and look for the .DVD file. Go to tools and settings. Click the Write tab and go to sectors and make sure the number is 1913760. Check the ISO file and open it with notepad to check if the layer break number is also that number....
How To: Use the Xbox 360 Internet browser with NXE update
This video tutorial from KaBoom215 presents how to use Xbox 360 Internet browser with NXE update.First you need to turn on your computer and make sure you have Windows Media Center on your Xbox 360 and your computer (preferably using Windows Vista operating system).From your computer, open Internet browser, search for mce browser, choose search result that says Anthony Park Software.Download MCE Browser from this site.Back to your Xbox 360 console connected to your computer, open Windows Medi...
How To: Browse the Internet on an Xbox 360 using MCE Browser
Madman McClinton demonstrates how to browse the internet on an Xbox 360 using the MCE browser. First, download the MCE browser by doing a Google search and clicking on the first link. Next, install the MCE browser on your system. Then, connect your Windows Media Center to your Xbox. Then, go to your Xbox and open up the Windows Media Center. Select the program library function from the online media option. Next, choose the MCE browser from the available choices. Enter your desired URL into th...
How To: Defeat the Corrupted in Prince of Persia (2008)
If you're having difficulty dispatching any of the Corrupted from 2008's Prince of Persia, this helpful battle guide from IGN might be just what you need. If forewarned is forearmed, this video tutorial will arm you to the teeth with the necessary knowledge to beat each of Ahriman's four lieutenants – the Hunter, Warrior, Alchemist & Concubine.
Walkthrough The Saboteur: Act 2, M21: Boiling Point
When you finish this mission in The Saboteur for the Xbox 360, you'll need to talk to Maria and take the elevator out. The twenty-first mission in Act 2: Boiling Point is when Bryman gives you this mission. He describes two possible way to complete it. We're going to recommend the quiet approach. Climb the building across the corner and slide along the phone wire to get to the building. When you reach the ledge, climb up and go in the window. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Glyph Puzzle 19
Here's the answers to the 19th puzzle, titled "The Fourth Day", in Assassin's Creed 2. Image set: What used to be worshipped by every primitive culture under the…? That’s right, the sun. Pick the five images that focus on it. Image: Find the tiny image of Earth in the lower-left quadrant of the sun. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Glyph Puzzle 18
The 18th puzzle is called "Synapses". See how to solve it in Assassin's Creed 2. Code wheel puzzle: Your first clue is to line up 5 with a single tree-looking symbol. The key here is the weird-looking equation on the left, which offers a hint as to the progression of the symbols.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Glyph Puzzle 16
This one's pretty easy. Here's the solution to the 16th puzzle, entitled "The Cavalry", in Assassin's Creed 2. Image 1: Just move the cursor to the word “Tunguska.” Image 2: Move the cursor onto the staff and drag it onto Tesla’s photo. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Glyph Puzzle 14
The 14th puzzle, entitled "Bloodlines", isn't really that hard in Assassin's Creed 2. Set 1: Highlight the images that depict women and gods in amorous entanglements (especially if those gods are disguised as animals). For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Glyph Puzzle 13
Solve the challenging 13th puzzle, entitled "I Am Become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds", in Assassin's Creed 2. Code wheel puzzle: This one’s even trickier than the last one; starting with the hint that 9 (next to the tower) equals “triangle” (up and to the left from the bomb), you need to figure out which symbols would fill in the blank spots on the wheel, going by the symbols next to them. Image 1: Just hit the button. It’s not hard. Image 2: Use the Geiger-counter clicks to guide you. For...
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Glyph Puzzle 5
Find out the solution to the 5th puzzle in Assassin's Creed 2. For set one, the hint here is “cut,” so pick the five paintings that feature swords. For set two, what do the people in these paintings lean on? That’s right – pick out the images that feature staffs. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Mission 38
Tutti a Bordo: This mission is a whopper, so be careful. You get transported to Forli, a new city. To the far, far northeast corner you'll find Leonardo, who's ready to board a ship with you. But before you can join, you get interrupted with this mission to save a woman who got herself into trouble.
Walkthrough Assassin's Creed 2: Mission 4
Nightcap: A good drink is just what the doctor ordered. Walk to the glowing view point at the top of the tower and synchronize to fill out part of your map. Afterward, you're left to take a leap of faith off the top of the tower. Leap into the hay stack below and a quick cut scene briefly interrupts your play. For more info, watch the whole gameplay.
How To: Get 3 stars on Sniper Fi in Modern Warfare 2 spec-ops
The Sniper Fi spec-ops mission in Modern Warfare 2 requires teamwork in order to complete. You should have one partner covering the main enemies, while the other guy watches the ladders and nearby enemies. Be sure to use the predator drones as much as possible as well, as they are great for destroying the enemies.
How To: Get the quarterback in 3-4 coverage in Madden NFL 08
To be the best at the Madden NFL video game, you have to be willing to get advice, but not just any old advice... professional advice. To beat everyone, you have to be ruthless and know all of the strategies and gameplay tricks. To master Madden 08, check out this quick, football game, video tip from Madden Nation (EA Sports and ESPN) with video game pro Steve Williams (or Coach or The Old Skool Gamer).
How To: Repair fix & mod Rock Band Drums with the coin mod
This tutorial adds to the drums and it will probably help your drum kit. All you need is 4-6 nickels and some tape. This will not void your warranty. This is more of a Mod than a repair, but it basically fixes randomly missed notes when you swear you hit it exactly right. Make sure the coins are completely fastened down. Rock Band is the interactive game that allows you to use to play along with music and songs using the controllers of drum kit, microphone and guitars.
How To: Take apart an Xbox 360 controller
This how-to video shows how to take apart an Xbox 360 controller. This can be helpful if you want to color customize your controller, or if you want to modify it. Anyone can try this, and it could come in handy if your Xbox 360 controller breaks.
How To: Prevent Red Ring of Death on Xbox 360.
Hello everyone. The red ring of death of Xbox 360 has been a huge problem since the beginning of Xbox 360. Many gamers like me have faced this problem and the red ring of death (RROD) is one of the biggest reason behind all the rant on Xbox 360 gaming console.
How To: Unblock Netflix, Amazon Instant and 60 Other Channels with No Location Restrictions on Xbox 360 & Xbox One
Streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Instant Video have been available on game consoles for a while, but if you're in a country where they're blocked, it can be hard to find a way around. There are apps and extensions like Hola Unblocker and Media Hint and that to bypass location restrictions on your computer, but what about your Xbox?
How To: Cash In on the Free $500K Rockstar Is Offering for the Glitchy GTA 5 Online
With the bombardment of technical issues that have plagued GTA Online since its inauguration, it hasn't been easy to enjoy stealing cars and killing hookers with all your friends.
How To: Use Real Currency on Xbox Live Right Now Instead of Those Confusing Microsoft Points
For the most part, Xbox Live is amazing, but there is one thing that has been annoying for pretty much everyone, to say the least. Microsoft Points.
How To: 12 Hilarious Emblem Designs for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (And How to Make Them)
Does executing a perfectly timed, no-scoped headshot, followed by a well-choreographed teabagging ever get old? No, no it doesn't, and neither do custom emblems for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. How else are we going to kill time until Black Ops 3 arrives?
How To: Mod Your Xbox 360 Controller to Fit Your Really Tiny Hands
There are some things that are just plain difficult to do for those of us with small hands. I started playing the piano when I was a little kid, and I learned the hard way that there were some chords that were just out of my reach.
How To: Earn the "Hazard Pay" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
Oh, hazards. If this were Tiger Wood's Golf, hazards would be something we would avoid like the plague. But since we are talking BioShock: Infinite, hazards can become part of your arsenal, and will help you unlock the "Hazard Play" achievement.
How To: Earn the "Bon Voyage" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
Bon voyage is French for good trip, but since we don't really care for the French, it pretty much means adios mother@@%##. But you guys already know what this is really about—the "Bon Voyage" schievement in BioShock: Infinite. This trophy is relatively easy and asks you to kill 20 enemies by knocking them off Columbia.
How To: Earn the "Bolt from the Blue" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
To unlock the "Bolt from the Blue" achievement in BioShock: Infinite, you will need to kill 5 enemies with a head shot while riding a Sky-Line. Sky-Lines are riddled throughout the game, so there is no need to go searching for one.
How To: Earn the "Skeet Shoot" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
I took trap and skeet my senior year of college and couldn't have felt any more badass. Hitting a little orange disc as it flies across the sky may not sound that legit, but trust me, it is very much so. In honor of the age-old shooting game, BioShock: Infinite has the "Skeet Shoot" achievement.
How To: Earn the "Big Game Hunter" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
While the big bad vigors may get a lot of the attention in BioShock: Infinite, the gun lovers still get their fair share of glory. While shocking your enemies with bolts of electricity never gets old, there is nothing more satisfying than a classic head shot or long distance snipe.
How To: Earn the "Lost Weekend" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
Today is Friday, and I cannot wait to sit back and crack open a nice cool Smirnoff Ice when I get home. If you lost respect for me after that statement, you have only gained mine.
How To: Earn the "Should Auld Acquaintance" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
Is there anything better than finding a couple dollars sitting in your coat pocket that you forgot about? Well, after checking my trophy list for BioShock: Infinite, I realized that unlocking 1999 mode is actually an achievement. Hooray me. The achievement trophy is called "Should Auld Acquaintance", and instead of beating the game in easy, normal, or hard difficulty, you can just use the Konami code (found here) to skip right to 1999 mode and get that trophy.
How To: Earn the "Combination Shock" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
Hooray for superpowers! Well, in BioShock: Infinite, these superpowers are called vigors and they are sweet as hell. Here's a list of all of the vigors you can collect in the game.
How To: Find All of the Vigors in BioShock: Infinite and Get the "Well Rounded" Achievement
If you've played any of the BioShock games, you already know about the powers that you can wield from you hands. It's kind of like being a wizard or Dragon Ball Z character. In previous BioShock games they were plasmids, but in BioShock: Infinite, it's a slightly new twist, and they're called vigors.
How To: Earn the "Sightseer" Achievement in BioShock: Infinite
If you haven't heard the buzz about BioShock: Infinite, then you for sure are not cool enough to read this. We've been dishing out a few of the game's achievements and trophies, and we have another ready for you guys. While this one might not be as cool as the Heartbreaker or Aerial Assassin achievements, it still needs to get done. In order to complete the "Sightseer" achievement (or trophy), you're going to need to find and use 100 percent of the telescopes and kinetoscopes throughout Colum...