TipDeck.com » Xbox http://tipdeck.com Home of the how to videos and instructions Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:04:23 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How to Make a Game Websitehttp://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-a-game-website http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-a-game-website#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:05:56 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=2250 How to Make a Game WebsiteTired of using monotonous templates and cheap web page design engines? You can try to make your exclusive website dedicated for gaming yourself! Even if you do not have the proper knowledge of web designing, you can still build a gaming website by using the right kinds of tools and processes. You just have to know about the right steps required for you to build a user friendly website for games. The method with which you can make a game website is as given below:

  • The first step in creating a website for games is to organize the materials needed for it. You can begin the process by creating a folder on your hard drive dedicated for your website.
  • Now after creating this folder, you have to create another sub folder in it and name it as images.
  • Collect all those images which you shall be using in your gaming website and place it in this sub folder of images.
  • The next step will involve the creation of the design of the gaming website. Begin by selecting a color scheme for the home page of your website. It is advised that you select maximum 3 to four colors for your home page as it helps in creating color unity in the website.
  • Use the adobe Photoshop or the GIMP to create an image that has a resolution of How to Make a Game Website1024 x 768 pixels and also has a transparent background.
  • Now you have to focus on designing the layout of the website. You can use any rectangle tools or any other block tools for this purpose. However you have to store all these parts in designated separate layers. Now for the purpose of adding the text in the page and for creating a navigation section that has links to all the separate pages, you have to build a body section. Here you can use any number of borders and textures that you wish for. You also have to place the logo of the game at the top of the page.
  • Add the copyright text at the bottom of the page and end the layout design by doing so. Now you need to save the image in the images folder of the website folder in your hard drive as a .jpg file.
  • The last and the final portion of creating a gaming website is the addition of content to it. Open Dreamweaver and create a new web page in it. The first and foremost thing to do after this to design the template page. This template page is created first because this is used for building all the other pages in your gaming website. To make the template page, build a layer and bring the template image. After that the background of the template image has to be matched with the background of the page. Then all around the navigation links, hot spots have to be created and direct the URL to all the other pages that are in your gaming website.
  • By using this template page, you need to create all the other pages that you desire to have in your website. Also the content that you want to be included in the block section of the design can be added.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-make-a-game-website/feed 0 How to Paint Xbox 360http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-xbox-360 http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-xbox-360#comments Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:15:23 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=1710 How to Paint Xbox 360Xbox 360 console is a breakthrough in the gaming world that redefines video games. Highly popular amongst youngsters, the console ensures amazing digital entertainment experience to its players. If you too want to possess one but with a newer look (they are available in limited colors), then reinvent the system with your creativity and painting skill. Paint your Xbox 360 with your favorite color and enjoy playing with your attractive set.

Instructions

Prior you start painting your system, gather all the material that you will require in the process. You will need paint, painters tape, primer, clear acrylic, sand paper, small screwdriver and T10 Torx Screwdriver.

Dissembling the Console

  1. Once you have all the material with you, start dissembling the case. Carefully remove all the parts of the console case. Remove the hard drive and also make sure that all the wires are disconnected.
  2. Take out the faceplate of the console.
  3. Also remove the top and bottom mesh panel attached to the case by pressing in the tabs using a small pointed object.
  4. Once the tabs release the catches, insert a knife into the tabs in the back of the set and press down until you hear a pop sound. Be careful while doing this, do not press too hard because prying too hard may break the tabs.How to Paint Xbox 360
  5. When you take apart all the tabs, pop off the top part.

Sanding the X360 box

  1. While sanding the case, you can start off with a 200 grit sand paper.
  2. Once majority of the painting is taken off with the lower grit sand paper, you can switch to a higher grit sand paper of 400 to 600.
  3. Continue sanding with this sand paper until you achieve a smooth and even surface.
  4. When done with sanding you can wash off all the pieces with water.

Priming and Painting process

  1. First apply a single coat of primer on the surface and leave it undisturbed for nearly an hour.
  2. Once it’s dry, use heavy grit sanding paper of nearly 1500+ for doing some wet sanding.
  3. Allow it to dry and repeat the steps.
  4. When completely dry, you can apply the first coat of paint followed by wet sanding method twice. Go for three coats of paint.
  5. After a day of drying, apply the clear acrylic. Repeat the above steps with three coats but make sure not to sand on the last coat. Be very careful while doing this step because any mistake may spoil your efforts and you will have to repeat the whole process.
  6. After allowing the case to dry for few days, you will have with you a new and stylish Xbox 360 console that you can show to everyone and gather appreciation for your creativity and innovation.

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]]> http://tipdeck.com/how-to-paint-xbox-360/feed 0 How to Put Music on Xbox 360http://tipdeck.com/how-to-put-music-on-xbox-360 http://tipdeck.com/how-to-put-music-on-xbox-360#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:28:23 +0000 Sofi http://tipdeck.com/?p=861 How to Put Music on Xbox 3602 How to Put Music on Xbox 360Primarily used as a gaming console, the Xbox 360 can also be used to play music and videos. This is one of the useful features that Microsoft has added to the popular game entertainment system. The feature allows the users to listen to their favorite music while playing video games instead of listening to the regular soundtrack of the game. You just need to add music to your Xbox 360 which is a very simple process. Here are some tips on how to put music on Xbox 360.

  1. The most convenient and easiest way to put music on your Xbox 360 gaming console is to use burn CDs. For that, you have to either purchase a CD with your favorite songs or download your music to a CD. Many Xbox 360 gaming console are featured with technology to download music from CDs that you can play. But some of the models lack the particular feature.
  2. Once you have your CD ready with your favorite music, you can get started with playing them on your Xbox 360. Insert the CD into the gaming console. You can view a music player on the screen that will allow you to listen to your favorite music from your CD. Selection of “Rip CD” from the menu will enable you to transfer the selected tracks from the CDs to the hard drive of Xbox 360. You also have the option to rename the album or even the individual songs to recognize the songs while playing games on the gaming device.How to Put Music on Xbox 36011 How to Put Music on Xbox 360
  3. Once you finish transferring all songs from your CD to your Xbox 360, you can listen to your music anytime you want without inserting the CD into it. While playing your favorite video game, if you want to listen to music, you just need to press the centre button on the controller to get the list of songs present in the hard drive. Scroll the list to select the song that you want to play and enjoy with your video game.
  4. Xbox 360 also allows you to transfer the music to your Zune personal music device. You just need to plug in the sync cable of the music player into your gaming console and press “Transfer” button on the sub-menu.
  5. If your computer has Windows XP media or Window Vista along with a wireless connection, you can sync your computer with your Xbox 360 to share music files.

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