Sony for example has a system called SimulView which does basically the same with Active 3D glasses (if I’m not mistaken). Note: This trick should technically work on active 3D TV’s as well, but finding suitable glasses might be a challenge.
With that basic information I’ll show you how to do this exact same thing with ANY split screen capable game on ANY passive 3D TV. I’ll first explain how the method used by LG (Dual Play) and Sony (SimulView) works to give you an idea how it works.
I hope Natal ushers in some proper party games and kart games.Playing a Split Screen game full screen on ANY 3D TV! They are kind of motorheads and play a lot of arcade racers and Mario Kart so Forza went over big.Īnyhow, thanks for all the brain storming. After a number of races they learned the 2 courses we ran and got the assists just right and they were having a great time. It was fun seeing their teen brag, "I want no assists and manual" and then end up in the dirt every corner-especially since he chose a totally tricked out Audi R8 (0-60 in 2.7s, 0-100 in 5.7s). The big winner was probably Forza 3 though. The other parent needed a break from "Asteroids on Steroids." The kids loved it though, one thought it was the best game he had ever played. Waves and Sequence was really kicking their butts. Trials HD was also super popular, although the lack of a proper party mode made it hard to pass the controller (just one more try! was the constant plea) Geometry Wars 2 went over really well, although the speed at which the game progresses + color insanity made a couple of them lose themselves over and over. Within 10 minutes they all got it and were really hooked. Likewise 4 player Trials HD would be total ACE. Easy to pick up but requires some skill on harder levels.Ī lot of really good split screen games (GeoW2 with Horde, ODST with FireFight, Toy Soldiers) but alas they aren't 4 player. You are in orbit around earth, can get upgrades via tractor beams, and must be careful NOT to shoot earth as you orbit.
Essentially Battleship with a 4 player mode. Very simple, but at $1 it is a fun diversion. more control over weapons and buying) but the controls are spot on and the game is a ton of fun.Īvatar Drop. Simple design wonderfully executed.īattle Havok. A very simple game: scare the sheep to your area and bark them out of your opponents. With some minor tweaks in terms of variables this could be an absolute killer golf game. Only a serviceable 4 player RC racing game.ĭid I miss any great 4 player XBLA games?Īvatar Golf. I get bored of it quickly but my kids love it.Ĭastle Crashers. Controls take a little getting used to but the game is just over the top fun. Fun colorful game with some solid minigames. Yet Again, accessible, but topping out in difficulty. If you need a good 4 player game give this a try. More tactical than twitchy, very underrated game. Again, very accessible but requires a lot of strategy. If only I were good as Graham-he is AWSOME at this gameĪge of Booty. My only real complaint (online play isn't possible). Perfect game design-I only wish there was some sort of battlemode ala Space Wars just for giggles. Although I haven't tried Baja Edge of control, the overall selection is light. No good 4 player racing games, kart games, or party games.
Mainly because you cannot setup a series of the better minigames in a row and just play those (you basically need to do them one by one and forebear horribly long load times). ? I picked up Viva Pinata Party animals on the very, very cheap and was very, very disappointed. No online but the maps tend to be smaller and easier to do 2v2 gameplay. All negatives aside Halo 3 is pretty much the benchmark of 4 player gamer-games.ĬoD: MW1/MW2. A little bare on most maps and the lack of solid maps for 2v2 objectives, but still a solid experience. We are looking at some non-violent games. We are having company this weekend for some Xbox gaming and am kind of brainstorming what we will play. no really good 4 player racing games, no solid party game, etc). XBLA has picked up the slack some, but overall the pickings are slim (e.g. In your opinion, what are the BEST Xbox 360 4 player games? The platform has matured a lot but there has been a decided shift AWAY from split-screen gaming, especially 4 player.