Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Nov 19th 2005, 10:24 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by USBound
LMAO
x360 == a comparable 9.6Ghz of Power (if running a single thread on each core) with a graphics card that will remain unbeaten for around 18months (by contract). The memory bus speed is 10x the speed of ANY pc memory out right now.
ps3 == a comparable 3.2Ghz general purpose and a stunning 7SPUs also running @ 3.2Ghz with a graphics card that will remain unbeaten again for at least 10months of its lifetime.
I work in the industry and know for a fact that you are talking out of your proverbial mouse port.
I believe its called feltching
of course you are entitled to your opinion and obviously preference but to state falsehood to back it up is absurd.
x360 == a comparable 9.6Ghz of Power (if running a single thread on each core) with a graphics card that will remain unbeaten for around 18months (by contract). The memory bus speed is 10x the speed of ANY pc memory out right now.
ps3 == a comparable 3.2Ghz general purpose and a stunning 7SPUs also running @ 3.2Ghz with a graphics card that will remain unbeaten again for at least 10months of its lifetime.
I work in the industry and know for a fact that you are talking out of your proverbial mouse port.
I believe its called feltching
of course you are entitled to your opinion and obviously preference but to state falsehood to back it up is absurd.
How fast does it need to go to play chess? I suppose if what you want is to sit and dribble at lots of shiny things whizzing around then you need the latest and greatest lump of plastic. If however you prefer games of depth and thought then you dont. Thing I've found is, generally speaking, the more shinier and whizzier the things the less longevity the actual game has....perhaps thats why they keep bringing out new boxes to make consumeroids go "oooooooh...aaahhhhhh....<dribble>...this ones got 30 trillion triangles per second and 9.6 teraflops of shiny whizzy things..." and fork out on another box that will inevitably end up in the same closet as all the others.
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Nov 19th 2005, 4:31 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
How fast does it need to go to play chess? I suppose if what you want is to sit and dribble at lots of shiny things whizzing around then you need the latest and greatest lump of plastic. If however you prefer games of depth and thought then you dont. Thing I've found is, generally speaking, the more shinier and whizzier the things the less longevity the actual game has....perhaps thats why they keep bringing out new boxes to make consumeroids go "oooooooh...aaahhhhhh....<dribble>...this ones got 30 trillion triangles per second and 9.6 teraflops of shiny whizzy things..." and fork out on another box that will inevitably end up in the same closet as all the others.
my point earlier was that those games of depth you want... will be developed for the next gen consoles...
Nov 19th 2005, 5:01 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by USBound
I'm guessing you don't have an ipod?
my point earlier was that those games of depth you want... will be developed for the next gen consoles...
my point earlier was that those games of depth you want... will be developed for the next gen consoles...
Nov 20th 2005, 3:23 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by Big D
Plus having played them both i would prefer the Sony - part of that is probably my leaning towards the brand...
Nov 20th 2005, 3:59 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Thinking of getting one (or a couple) myself - not for me, but to flog on eBay for a profit due to the anticipated shortages.
Anyone have a plan for getting one if you didn't already pre-order it? I've read they are expecting overnight queues outside Best Buy and Walmart - two places where you couldn't pre-order.
Anyone have a plan for getting one if you didn't already pre-order it? I've read they are expecting overnight queues outside Best Buy and Walmart - two places where you couldn't pre-order.
Originally Posted by ukemigrant
Given the pounding Sony's taking at the moment (and rightly so) about their "copy protection" software that leaves your PC (not Mac) open to viruses, and the pig's ear they've made of the PR, they're not my favorite company at the moment. I'll probably get a 360 myself the day they come out.
Nov 20th 2005, 4:07 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
I'm getting mine direct from Microsoft... however I have heard that Fry's are getting a rather large number of units (200+ per store) compared to best buy at arond 50 per store.
Fry's also do not allow pre-orders and will be allowing only a few people at a time into the stores (I live 500 yards from fry's).
Fry's also do not allow pre-orders and will be allowing only a few people at a time into the stores (I live 500 yards from fry's).
Nov 20th 2005, 4:21 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by USBound
I find it strange that the only possible improvement over the specifications of the ps3/x360 are the inclusion of a keyboard & mouse combo for control.
Further you claim you need a good spec pc and then assert that numeric specifications are meaningless... wouldn't that imply that a "pc" not a "good spec pc" is the requirement.
if you like pc gaming then thats fair enough... but your assertions are wrong regarding why.
Further you claim you need a good spec pc and then assert that numeric specifications are meaningless... wouldn't that imply that a "pc" not a "good spec pc" is the requirement.
if you like pc gaming then thats fair enough... but your assertions are wrong regarding why.
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Nov 20th 2005, 10:12 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by USBound
I find it strange that the only possible improvement over the specifications of the ps3/x360 are the inclusion of a keyboard & mouse combo for control.
Further you claim you need a good spec pc and then assert that numeric specifications are meaningless... wouldn't that imply that a "pc" not a "good spec pc" is the requirement.
if you like pc gaming then thats fair enough... but your assertions are wrong regarding why.
Further you claim you need a good spec pc and then assert that numeric specifications are meaningless... wouldn't that imply that a "pc" not a "good spec pc" is the requirement.
if you like pc gaming then thats fair enough... but your assertions are wrong regarding why.
you truely are a geek
Nov 20th 2005, 1:49 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by basementwaj
you truely are a geek
And a very sad one
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Originally Posted by USBound
I'm getting mine direct from Microsoft... however I have heard that Fry's are getting a rather large number of units (200+ per store) compared to best buy at arond 50 per store.
Fry's also do not allow pre-orders and will be allowing only a few people at a time into the stores (I live 500 yards from fry's).
Fry's also do not allow pre-orders and will be allowing only a few people at a time into the stores (I live 500 yards from fry's).
Nov 20th 2005, 2:41 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And a very sad one :
Queueing up for a new games console? What a fullfulling life you must lead.
: Queueing up for a new games console? What a fullfulling life you must lead.
and for the new spick and span when I was 14 ...
Nov 20th 2005, 4:42 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by Angry White Pyjamas
And a very sad one :
Queueing up for a new games console? What a fullfulling life you must lead.
: Queueing up for a new games console? What a fullfulling life you must lead.
and you obviously can't read - when did I say I would be queueing?
Nov 20th 2005, 4:44 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by antjen
who is to say whether my opinion is right or wrong (clearly not you) - as its a matter of judgement.
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Nov 20th 2005, 4:44 pm
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by basementwaj
you truely are a geek
Nov 21st 2005, 12:30 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by USBound
I never said your opinion was wrong, only your assertions regarding a good spec pc being more powerful than the next gen consoles.
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Nov 21st 2005, 2:52 am
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Re: Next Gen consoles, xbox 360/sony/nintendo
Originally Posted by USBound
if you want to play new games... then you're a little stuck.
on a different note - the ps3 is NOT fully backwards compatible. This isn't a guess or a rumor its from a press release from Sony about 2 weeks ago. Essentially they lied.
on a different note - the ps3 is NOT fully backwards compatible. This isn't a guess or a rumor its from a press release from Sony about 2 weeks ago. Essentially they lied.
I still reckon there isnt much point playing the new games if your old ones looks shite and the PS2 looks better....trust me the 360 just aint that impressive if its not HD! Many many punters are going to be pissed this week!