New consoles
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:24 am
#121
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by dan_alford
I will be thinking of you when you are playing GTA: some random city and Gran Torismo 8
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:24 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by Bob
spends oodles on a PC to kick arse, or spend a small oddle on a console to play some games that kick arse...and spend a fortune on games.....
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:26 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
yes but which console - that's what I'm trying to figure out
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:26 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
Huh? its $199 more and hardly 'built-in'
established? I've yet to find a game I must have for mine. I have the original 5 games I got when I bought it. Last time I played it was Christmas last year. My daughter like the dancing games - not a single dance game or mat available - established indeed
established? I've yet to find a game I must have for mine. I have the original 5 games I got when I bought it. Last time I played it was Christmas last year. My daughter like the dancing games - not a single dance game or mat available - established indeed
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:27 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by Bob
GTA- Lemington Spa edition
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:29 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by Longy
By this I mean if they pushed the technology to its limits and made the same game on both machines would you notice a difference??
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:29 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
yes but which console - that's what I'm trying to figure out
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:31 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by Texas_Dave
Hey thanks for the link - it will sure make her Christmas.
We have waited over a year for a dance game to come out. She uses the PS2 it replaced more than the XBOX 360.
With over 8,000 games for the PS2 it was a shock to suddenly have a very limited selection to choose from. Most games I tried were disappointing, with graphics little better than Halo for the original XBOX. Two games I have I consider junk - Tiger Woods PGA tour 2006 and Need for Speed most wanted. I haven't bought a single game or played it since Christmas last year. I just had to buy the console though, premium and the wireless controllers etc, spoilt pr!ck that I am . . .
We have waited over a year for a dance game to come out. She uses the PS2 it replaced more than the XBOX 360.
With over 8,000 games for the PS2 it was a shock to suddenly have a very limited selection to choose from. Most games I tried were disappointing, with graphics little better than Halo for the original XBOX. Two games I have I consider junk - Tiger Woods PGA tour 2006 and Need for Speed most wanted. I haven't bought a single game or played it since Christmas last year. I just had to buy the console though, premium and the wireless controllers etc, spoilt pr!ck that I am . . .
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:32 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by USBound
in short no.... you'd see no difference.
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:37 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by irnbru4u
yes but which console - that's what I'm trying to figure out
PS3 and Xbox360 are roughly equivalent (USBound expert insider knowledge ). The PS3 is more expensive at ($499-$599) but includes a Bluray DVD player. The equivalent for the Xbox360($299-$399) is a $200 addon for the HD DVD standard (think of betamax vs VHS)
Nintendo decided that trying to match Microsoft and Sony would bankrupt them and so went an alternative route. The Wii ($249) uses a special controller that can sense where it is and where it is pointing. Nintendo's plan is to put emphasis on the gameplay aspect instead of graphics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:38 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by Bob
the one that has the cheapest games, if it's for the kids, and if for yourself...well
give em the paper & pencil and keep the good stuff for us.
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:42 am
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Re: New consoles
Originally Posted by dan_alford
Asking which one to get is like asking what car to get. Everyone will have their own opinions on what they prefer.
PS3 and Xbox360 are roughly equivalent (USBound expert insider knowledge ). The PS3 is more expensive at ($499-$599) but includes a Bluray DVD player. The equivalent for the Xbox360($299-$399) is a $200 addon for the HD DVD standard (think of betamax vs VHS)
Nintendo decided that trying to match Microsoft and Sony would bankrupt them and so went an alternative route. The Wii ($249) uses a special controller that can sense where it is and where it is pointing. Nintendo's plan is to put emphasis on the gameplay aspect instead of graphics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii
PS3 and Xbox360 are roughly equivalent (USBound expert insider knowledge ). The PS3 is more expensive at ($499-$599) but includes a Bluray DVD player. The equivalent for the Xbox360($299-$399) is a $200 addon for the HD DVD standard (think of betamax vs VHS)
Nintendo decided that trying to match Microsoft and Sony would bankrupt them and so went an alternative route. The Wii ($249) uses a special controller that can sense where it is and where it is pointing. Nintendo's plan is to put emphasis on the gameplay aspect instead of graphics.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii
It was interesting to see the debate here (although I was lost very early on!)
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:44 am
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Re: New consoles
I liked Call of Duty 2, a little too linear in game play though - complete this section by taking this route and doing this task this exact way, it was a little dull.
I liked Vice City on the PS2, plenty of different ways to play the game. Completing missions one day, to mindless violence the next - a bit like my workplace . . .
I liked Vice City on the PS2, plenty of different ways to play the game. Completing missions one day, to mindless violence the next - a bit like my workplace . . .
Originally Posted by Longy
If you like shooters then you should try Gears of War - it looks pretty impressive and has been getting pretty good reviews.
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:46 am
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Re: New consoles
LOL
Originally Posted by Bob
GTA- Lemington Spa edition
Nov 13th 2006 | 7:49 am
#135
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Re: New consoles
It's pretty crazy that the PS3 is already selling for $2000+ on eBay. A couple Japanese ones are already on there, and there are a bunch of people who pre-ordered and are selling. Nice little profit on your $600!!!
