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  1. Here's a useless fact I've observed: The Xbox 360 can actually sense its own orientation. Note that it changes which segments of the ring it illuminates to indicate connected controllers if you lay it on its side.

    Thursday, 02-Aug-12 22:47:19 UTC from web
    1. @ceruleanspark now i want to try that

      Thursday, 02-Aug-12 22:47:56 UTC from web
    2. @ceruleanspark Eeyup. Microsoft installed a sensor for that, while Sony just put the PS2 logo on a swivel.

      Thursday, 02-Aug-12 22:49:36 UTC from StatusNet iPhone
      1. @eaglehooves I suspect it also serves as a sudden drop center for warranty purposes.

        Thursday, 02-Aug-12 22:50:34 UTC from web
        1. @ceruleanspark So they'd know if I drop kicked it following the red ring?

          Thursday, 02-Aug-12 22:51:52 UTC from StatusNet iPhone