Yes, I know the 360 didn't just launch, but why not complete the set? Plus, it will be interesting to see how many have been affected by the Wii/PS3 shortage and/or recent 360 bargains.
I just got one a day and a half ago, and I realize I'm a bit slow to get on this horse, but here are my impressions of the games I've played so far.
Dead Rising: This game is. FREAKING. GOD. DAMN. AWESOME. The opening sequence is wonderfully done and immerses you right from the start. Watching that girl struggling on the edge of the rooftop had me screaming at the TV, which I don't think I've ever done. You just know she's going to be doing a back flop, and it's so damn funny watching it all play out.
The game is hilarious, it's simple, and it's just fun to play. From putting buckets on zombies' heads to bowling them over with umbrellas and shopping carts, I have not had so much fun with a video game in a long time.
Gears of War: I was actually not so impressed with this one, but I've only played through the first 15 minutes or so, so that could obviously change when I give it more time. But initially, I was just annoyed by the blurry movement, the dark environments, and the difficulty in distinguishing between friend and foe. Some of these things may be able to be remedied through the options menu; I haven't checked. But basically all I can say is that I was not immediately sucked into this one like I was with Dead Rising.
Geometry Wars: I like this game, but I've been playing a free computer version for a while now, which I actually prefer. It is still fun to play, though, and it's nice to have the techno beats, the online rankings, and the gamertag achievements that the computer version lacks.
Super Smash T.V.: "Big money, big prizes!" I thought this game was pretty good when I was a kid, and it's pretty good now. I'll probably get sick of it eventually, but it's worth owning for the multiplayer and nostalgic value.
Hexic HD: Way better than I thought it would be, considering it was free.
I also bought Fight Night Round 3 and Medal of Honor 2 from a friend, but I have had no time to play them.
What has ****** me off:
Dead Rising has crashed on me twice already - once it got stuck on a loading screen, and once it got a disc read error. What the hell. Both the system and the game are brand new.
Everything else has been golden.
I just got one a day and a half ago, and I realize I'm a bit slow to get on this horse, but here are my impressions of the games I've played so far.
Dead Rising: This game is. FREAKING. GOD. DAMN. AWESOME. The opening sequence is wonderfully done and immerses you right from the start. Watching that girl struggling on the edge of the rooftop had me screaming at the TV, which I don't think I've ever done. You just know she's going to be doing a back flop, and it's so damn funny watching it all play out.
The game is hilarious, it's simple, and it's just fun to play. From putting buckets on zombies' heads to bowling them over with umbrellas and shopping carts, I have not had so much fun with a video game in a long time.
Gears of War: I was actually not so impressed with this one, but I've only played through the first 15 minutes or so, so that could obviously change when I give it more time. But initially, I was just annoyed by the blurry movement, the dark environments, and the difficulty in distinguishing between friend and foe. Some of these things may be able to be remedied through the options menu; I haven't checked. But basically all I can say is that I was not immediately sucked into this one like I was with Dead Rising.
Geometry Wars: I like this game, but I've been playing a free computer version for a while now, which I actually prefer. It is still fun to play, though, and it's nice to have the techno beats, the online rankings, and the gamertag achievements that the computer version lacks.
Super Smash T.V.: "Big money, big prizes!" I thought this game was pretty good when I was a kid, and it's pretty good now. I'll probably get sick of it eventually, but it's worth owning for the multiplayer and nostalgic value.
Hexic HD: Way better than I thought it would be, considering it was free.
I also bought Fight Night Round 3 and Medal of Honor 2 from a friend, but I have had no time to play them.
What has ****** me off:
Dead Rising has crashed on me twice already - once it got stuck on a loading screen, and once it got a disc read error. What the hell. Both the system and the game are brand new.
Everything else has been golden.
The online demo was so fun.
I exchanged to get another 360 after getting fed up with the DR crashes. 
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