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some palyers also had problems with the March patch, I wonder if that was sorted out by MS. There's been a lot of complains about HD errors, anybody here have news about that?
Its working fine now, and i'm not sure what you mean by "broken".
The Ninetno Hype, as with the gamecube, is always overdone, and there consoles are usually somewhat a dissapointment.
I don't like the Xbox 360, it is supposedly broken and came out too soon so it will get boring soon. Stick to the computers Microsoft!
Hi Ranomator, what is it you don’t like about the 360? also do you own a 360? you are right about Microsoft maybe rushing the launch and yes there were a few hicups,but are all sorted,(All company's have launch issues)I’ve sold over 100 360's and not one have suffered any problem of any kind.
The Xbox 360 is a powerful gaming machine which will blow away most computers that people use to game on, unless like me you have a serious gaming rig. The design,look and the accessories of the 360 are spot on, the games that are filtering through a good quality and taking full use of the powerful specifications of the hardware and don’t think will become boring lol
Also Xbox live this is undoubted the best gaming community ever nothing will beat Xbox live and I’ve played most Computer and Games Consoles online, but suppose will not suit everyone.
There also a nice little mod device from Team Xecuter that will allow your Hard drive to be recognized on your linux or Windows PC without using Windows connect, and will also let you connect another sata drive.
So Randomator I would like to hear from you on why you don’t actually like the 360?
Also Xbox live this is undoubted the best gaming community ever nothing will beat Xbox live and I’ve played most Computer and Games Consoles online, but suppose will not suit everyone.
There also a nice little mod device from Team Xecuter that will allow your Hard drive to be recognized on your linux or Windows PC without using Windows connect, and will also let you connect another sata drive.
Well wait till PlayStation Network (suped-up version of PLayStation Online) comes out =P. It'll be like Xbox live... But FREE =P.
Meh... Microsoft needs to stay out of consoles... They're making them to much like computers. Consoles dont HAVE to play DVD's and CD's (isn't that what DVD players and stereo's are for?), or go online (that's what friends are for ).
Xbox Live has a great reputation, strong community and amazing functionality, Playstation Online never really took off.
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Meh... Microsoft needs to stay out of consoles... They're making them to much like computers. Consoles dont HAVE to play DVD's and CD's (isn't that what DVD players and stereo's are for?), or go online (that's what friends are for ).
Consoles are computers my friend, adding more functionality adds more usablity and flexibility, making the link with Desktop PC's and home entertainment systems such as Windows Media brings together some great features, and compatability with your Home PC, what could be better when it comes to Home Entertainment? Are you suggesting we should go back to the days of a joystick and cassete? Or maybe I should expand on your point, and say "Consoles dont HAVE to play Games (isnt thats what computers are for)"
Microsoft are also entitled to the share in that market; as Consoles move closer towards becoming Desktop Computers, with HD-TV, DVD and Digital Telivision and Internet Access, the need for compatability is more necessary than ever. I'd treat a console as a multifunctional device (unless you want CD Players, DVD players, Audio CD Players, Game Consoles, Computers, CD-ROMS, Digital Telivision Topboxes) which could potentially fit in to one device very easily, and allow for its intergration to out Home PC's.
I think your commens are somewhat unfounded and narrow minded; and you seem to be caught up with Sony's Commercialism, and Advertising; To be fair, its only a brand name, go for the best console and not the name mate.
Sam we cant save all the lost souls,let he drift to the dark side.I can feel the power of the force it grows stonger every day.The console war is raging,soon we will have to step up and fight and make our mark in history,can I rely on you when the time comes lol.
Im with you 800 and sam, XBOX 360 all the way and come on PlayStation wont have a very good online system, LIVE all the way and so what if you have to pay for the 'premium' service the free service is still good.
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Are you suggesting we should go back to the days of a joystick and cassete? Or maybe I should expand on your point, and say "Consoles dont HAVE to play Games (isnt thats what computers are for)"
Consoles were designed to play games. Thre were A LOT better games back in the NES and Genesis days than nowadays.
I think it's you guys that have been corrupted by Microsoft . You've taken in to their mind control =P. Seriously, why rush a console just to be first out if you haven't worked out all of the bugs first? If consoles start fires, short-out, etc. that's a SERIOUS problem. And MS whored their console out even before it was launched. They andvertised it with Mt. Dew with contests, and then they 'released' it on MTV. MS just wants to get money out of the console market, and get money however they can.
I think its YOU guys that have fallen prey to Microsoft's advertising and commercialism. Again, like you said, go for the quality product, and not just the brand name . Microsoft needs to stick with making software (stay away from computers, Gateways blow).
I dont choose the Xbox 360 because it came out first, I chose it becase I knew, for what I wanted, It was better, and also alot cheaper. I'd also like to say, that "boycotting" a particular company is pointless, Microsoft has built up to where they are; any company can stretch to a slightly different market, and I've justified moreso why in Microsofts Case with consoles in my post above..
Can you please tell me, what do you find wrong with Microsoft as a global company? I can't see any problem with their morals, no child-labour, no corruption as far as I can see, I mean come on, maybe its you whos been caught out by commercialism, your favoring on company from another!
To tell the truth, i dont care about the company who makes it. If it was an Amstrad 360, they yeah, it might not have the reputation, but If it was the same, i'd buy it. The console manufactures WANT a console war, they WANT you to think that, it pushed up demand and pushes up profits easily, and freely.
I just buy the best that I need, regardless of the company, maybe your a victim to commeralism, ah, do you actually know what commercialism is?
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Commercialism, in its original meaning, is the practices, methods, aims, and spirit of commerce or business. Today, however, it is mainly used as a critical term, referring to the tendency within capitalism to try to turn everything in life into objects and services that are sold for the purpose of generating profit; commercialization,
You seem in favor of Sony here, so read the definition above, and you'll see that you are a "victim" of it. Also, may I re-clarify, that I dont choose a product for its brand, which you do.
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Thre were A LOT better games back in the NES and Genesis days than nowadays
Would you like to expand on that strange comment? Better Games? Well technologically no, gameplay, no, I mean, come on, noone said Video Games are "Better" now (such a broad term) but I just said consoles will be merged in to computers in such a way.
Oh and applet, i'n not sure what you mean, but Xbox live is a paid only service, but its very cheap, and well worth it.