csx in san francisco
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It's not something the PC gamer thinks of very often. The hours spent sitting straight up, arms taught and eyes glued to a screen only a few inches away have become the consequences of our hobby. Sure, there are consoles—we even own a few of them—but nothing on the consoles can give us the sublime gaming experience that is Counter-Strike. That is, until now. And fittingly, it's Counter-Strike.
On November 5th, Microsoft invited a group of fans from various websites, including CS-Nation, to San Francisco to experience first-hand their expected holiday blockbuster, Counter-Strike for the Xbox.
The Event
The Xbox featuring a Counter-Strike skin from gamewraps.com
It took some time for all of us to get completely acclimated with the shift from PC to console. The control takes some getting used to when you've been playing with the keyboard and mouse, but it's a very quick learning period. It's been said before, but if you've played the Xbox version of Halo (or any similar FPS on the console) then you'll be a quick learner.
Other web nerds were in attendance, including a few Xbox site people. Their Halo skill definitely showed through, as many of them were able to pick up and enjoy CSX without much hassle. Dave "moto" Geffon—one of the best PC players—had a bit of trouble getting used to the controls, but eventually was one of the best at the event. It seemed that good CS for PC skills will teach you the tactics and the game, while good Halo skills will teach you to aim. Finally, if you work at GameSpot you're probably going to be good no matter what. With these three qualifiers, most people should have an enjoyable time picking up and learning CSX.
After several hours of Counter-Strike enjoyment, we left the hotel to enjoy a night on the town in San Francisco. The next day, we woke up to breakfast and more Counter-Strike. We were told of an impending "tournament" of sorts—five of us would compete against the other five for a few choice prizes, including an autographed copy of a Counter-Strike poster, not to mention bragging rights. Before the tournament, I had a chance to interview Counter-Strike Co-creator Jess Cliffe, which we posted last week.
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