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Old 05-27-2008, 11:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Putting Games on the ZUNE (n00b friendly version)

Before I start, there's a few things you should know.
-64bit operating systems are not supported. eg. Winodows Ultimate 64bit, Windows Xp 64bit.
-You must uninstall live games on your windows vista computer before you can put games on your zune
You must have version 2.5 firmware and software installed on your computer

The program installation steps:
1. Microsoft C Sharp Express Web Install Download Here
Scroll down to the bottom and download the file called vcssetup.exe ( there's a similar one called vcsetup.exe, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THAT.

2. Install Microsoft C Sharp on your computer

3. Download XNA Game Studio 3.0 CTP Here

4. Install the XNA Game Studio 3.0 CTP

5. Connect your zune to your computer using the usb sync cable

6. click start menu-> programs -> Microsoft XNA Game STUDIO ctp-> ZNA studio device center.

7. A new window will pop up. Click + ADD A NEW DEVICE

8. Another window will pop up like this:

Click on the zune icon

8. At this time, you'll need to select your zune in the device window. If your zune doesn't show up, repeat the process from step 5.

9. Click on next button. It start to test the connection quality between your zune and your computer. DO NOT DISCONNECT YOUR ZUNE AT THIS TIME


I have compiled a package full of latest zune games. http://www.zuneboards.com/forums/dow...tml#post235485
You'll need to download this package onto your computer first. Double click the .exe SFX archive and choose a place that you'll remember to extract all the games to. The extraction process doesn't require any 3rd party software.



Game installation instructions:

0) If you've downloaded the game package that i've compiled, you'll find a folder called Fonts. Please install all of the fonts included in the folder. If you downloaded the games elsewhere, please skip step 0.

1) Unplug your zune

2) Find the game directory. eg. C:\ZuneGames\XNA Alien Game (final release)
-This is the folder that you've saved the games in.

3) Browse inside the folder and find a file that ends in .sln (solution file).
eg. C:\ZuneGames\XNA Alien Game (final release) \ Alien Game\AlienGame.sln
Open this .sln (solution file) by either double click the icon or right click -> open

4) Plug in your zune to your computer using the usb sync cable.
Your zunesoftware might open by itself, minimize it.

5) A Microsoft Visual C# windows should've shown up after step 3. On the right side of this window, there should be a column that looks similar to the picture below. Right click the zune icon, then click deploy.


6) Wait patiently for your computer to delopy the games onto your zune.


7) When you've succeeded in installing the game on your zune, the Visual C# program will notify you on the bottom left corner of the screen.

8) To install another game, please repeat from step 2



Some parts of this article is made possible by RUNTOHELL121's guide. The original guide can be found here

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Old 05-28-2008, 05:40 AM   #2 (permalink)
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easy and shorter than mine lolz but pictures do help sometime >.<
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Old 05-28-2008, 02:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I"ll add some pictures later today.



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Old 06-01-2008, 03:02 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Front paged! +rep and thanks jackluo923!
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the link to galactic wars never seems to work...i mean the link works but the solution files say unavailable
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Old 06-01-2008, 06:25 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Where's this galactic wars link that you're talking about?
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Old 06-01-2008, 06:43 PM   #7 (permalink)
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im so sorry, wrong thread.....was referring to the zune game package. can post be deleted?
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Old 06-01-2008, 08:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
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the link to galactic wars never seems to work...i mean the link works but the solution files say unavailable
There is no galactic wars source code in the game package. It only contains a link to the developer's website. If you have any problems with the installation, please post in the Galatic Wars discussion thread.
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Nice!! Now all I need is a Zune...
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Old 06-01-2008, 10:05 PM   #10 (permalink)
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This is the error that I get...

Quote:
Error 1 The connection timed out before reaching host Mike's. Make sure that Mike's is connected on your local subnet and waiting for a connection. 0 0
Anyway around it?



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Old 06-01-2008, 10:18 PM   #11 (permalink)
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This is the error that I get...



Anyway around it?
Does this happen when you're trying to deploy the game?
If the above is true, then do the following

1) Unplug your zune

2) Find the game directory. eg. C:\ZuneGames\XNA Alien Game (final release)
-This is the folder that you've saved the games in.

3) Browse inside the folder and find a file that ends in .sln (solution file).
eg. C:\ZuneGames\XNA Alien Game (final release) \ Alien Game\AlienGame.sln
Open this .sln (solution file) by either double click the icon or right click -> open

4) Plug in your zune to your computer using the usb sync cable.
Your zunesoftware might open by itself, minimize it.


Wait until the zune says "connected" on the lcd screen

Then continue with step 5, 6, 7
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There is no galactic wars source code in the game package. It only contains a link to the developer's website. If you have any problems with the installation, please post in the Galatic Wars discussion thread.
i know, please read above post where i corrected myself....

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Does this happen when you're trying to deploy the game?
If the above is true, then do the following

1) Unplug your zune

2) Find the game directory. eg. C:ZuneGamesXNA Alien Game (final release)
-This is the folder that you've saved the games in.

3) Browse inside the folder and find a file that ends in .sln (solution file).
eg. C:ZuneGamesXNA Alien Game (final release) Alien GameAlienGame.sln
Open this .sln (solution file) by either double click the icon or right click -> open

4) Plug in your zune to your computer using the usb sync cable.
Your zunesoftware might open by itself, minimize it.


Wait until the zune says "connected" on the lcd screen

Then continue with step 5, 6, 7
Thank you very much!



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Old 06-02-2008, 03:38 PM   #14 (permalink)
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It says that it doesn't support this project. (I'd show you an image but I can't until I've accumulated 5 posts)

And it doesn't allow a BUILD option for me.



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Old 06-02-2008, 04:03 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Quote:
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It says that it doesn't support this project. (I'd show you an image but I can't until I've accumulated 5 posts)

And it doesn't allow a BUILD option for me.
Try setup number 5.



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Old 06-02-2008, 06:09 PM   #16 (permalink)
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So I'm a n00b and I downloaded trough step 9 but in the 0) step of Game installation instructions it says to install all the fonts. I see them in the folder but how do I install them?



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1) Go to the fond folder in the game package
2) apply the two shortcuts Ctrl+ A and Ctrl + C
3) Browse to C:\windows\Fonts\
4) inside the windows fonts folder apply this shortcut Ctrl + V
5) A font installer will popup and install the fonts you selected into your system
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my zune came up, but i cant click next.



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Old 06-05-2008, 04:06 AM   #19 (permalink)
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This is my error, everytime.




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