Since nobody follows them I guess you are shit out of luck.

For Xbox not putting the software in their new system, the thing is they DID, their new system just isn't compatible with all games, i'm not sure of a list or anything, but they figured they can just make a few extra bucks with the software, unless they release it for free. Who knows. I'm guessing online distribution is the route they will take though.

I was gonna say something then...but I've completely...

I don't know...does processed wool shrink?? All my woollen jumpers shrink...which is annoying...but if I don't wash them then they get itchy...

I thought it was always itchy... wool's only good as an insulator.

Ya, I can't stand to wear wool sweaters or whatever.

I'll wear wool sweaters, but never without another shirt underneath (usually cotton) as a barrier between the wool and my skin. Too itchy otherwise.

Ok. Now back to the topic.

Old consoles never die, they just go into hibernation. And if M$ is only making certain games work on the 360, the original xbox may have an even longer life as people keep it to play some old favorites on.

I don't know if the same applies in America, but here any consoles bought before 1/1/03 has to be replaced because there is a very high probability that the wires will explode and cause a big fire...:)

...seriously?

Wow, that would really suck. Where'd you get that from, Lenny?

They probably used aluminum wiring or something.

Quite a few friends told me...it's pretty funny for those that don't have an Xbox...:D

Even though Xbox had that recall because alot of thier cords were overheating and it was a fire hazard.