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rabid rabit 260
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:09 pm


Kind of a straight forward topic.

Consoles:
Xbox 360
Playstation 3
Nintendo Wii

Also excepted as a console is a computer.

But discuss your favorite, and anything about it and the others that you would like to discuss, also feel free to argue why you think which one is best. Just don't take it over the top alright.
PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm


I personaly think that the 360 owns over all of them, basically because it can play everything on the ps3, and play most of them better. I can't judge the Wii because i've never played one before. and i don't play computer games all that much.

rabid rabit 260
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ViSiOn718

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:43 pm


I personally think ps3 is the best because it has very good graphics and i just love the whole set up. I have played 360 but the real reason i dont like it is the controllers. Theyre just too weird for me. Ive never played the wii so yeah lol. And i dont use the comp much for games.
PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:47 pm


i origonaly had a playstation, then got a playstation 2, but then the current gen of games came arround and i just had to have an xbox because of what was on there, one game i love to compare the two with is dynasty warriors 6, i've watched a video with side by side videos of both being played at the exact same time at the same place in the game, and the 360 dominated it over with graphics.

rabid rabit 260
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ViSiOn718

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:13 pm


Yeah but also it just depends on the game being played too. Ive never actually owned a xbox but i personally dont like it.
PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 5:58 am


XBOX 360!!!! For these reasons, it's way more affordable than the PS3, all of the good games will be coming out for xbox(Developers don't like Blu-Ray), Sony has tried this massive format switch before(Beta Max anyone?) it's all just a ploy to make you spend more money to buy something that's comparative "Improvements" are debatable. Oh and Ps3's version of Fallout 3 won't be getting any DLC(HA!) but my main quarrel is the price(And their overly cocky attitude((and the fact that they act like douche bags to people who criticize them)))

Xilidian the Prophet
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ViSiOn718

PostPosted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:10 pm


Lol yeah but but dont you think ps3's are more expensive because your getting more for it? I mean have youve ever watched something in blu-ray? Its amazing and the whole setup is awesome. Xbox's are just cheap because you cant do alot. Plus you need to pay to play online which ps3 you dont.
PostPosted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:30 pm


um I can't tell the difference in the picture quality, not that it matters, I don't have an HDTV. Plus, no, I don't think your paying more for more, I think you're paying Sony a whole lot for not very much(almost any game you find for the ps3 can be found for the 360, and the ones you cant who cares? the japanese style of RPG is and has been out-dated, no one likes being herded through a game, not now anyways((thank you Bethesda))...and the online thing is inconsequential. And just as an added bonus here's a question, when all of the consuls(360, wii, and ps3) came out and they were all found to have problems, did Sony ever do anything for everyone that had a faulty system? Because what I heard suggested that they didn't do a damned thing originally, where-as Microsoft and Nintendo were right on it, and continue to be. But the main reason for not liking the ps3 is Blu-ray, 30 bucks for a movie that I can get for literally half that or less on DvD seems absolutely ridiculous. I don't care how much better they claim it is, it's expensive and I don't want to have to go out and buy all my movies and stuff over again, its just stupid. But hey it's a good idea from a buisness point, make everyone switch over to something more expensive so they'll have to rebuy all of they're stuff is great, if you were greedy evil and ridiculously sure of yourself.

Xilidian the Prophet
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rabid rabit 260
Captain

PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:07 am


one thing in joe's post that wasn't mentioned is the cost to play online on the 360. For just being able to get online and get every thing except playing games with others is free silver membership. Which i've had since my free gold expired a long time ago. now i don't know the cost for a gold membership,, but all you get to do anyway is play games with other people. I am not a big online game player, unless there are achievements to get for the game, then i'll go through the hastle of dealing with others.
PostPosted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:47 pm


Ummm yeah sony did do something about it. And i know your saying they didnt because someone else who doesnt like it told you too. But anyways the only problem ps3 has ever had is the over heating thing and thats because people dont keep the vents cleared so then it over heats thats there fault not sonys. And the whole blu ray thing is better because of the quality and they wouldnt charge you that much if it wasnt as good. And if you dont wana spend 30 bucks on a dvd thats your choice you dont have too. But from the looks of it it is better then normal dvds. And i still think that the online thing with ps3 is better but then again like rabit says its depends if you like playing online as much as some people do.

ViSiOn718


Xilidian the Prophet
Vice Captain

PostPosted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:48 am


have you watched an HD-DVD? I can't tell the difference between it and Blu-Ray(with the price exception) and again no I don't thing the price is related to the quality, more likely it's related to the amount of work that goes into having to format things for bluray, oh and microsoft was(and as far as i know still is) out-selling sony in JAPAN for game consoles.
PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:03 pm


Lol yes i have actually. I own a flat screen in my room and its hd and i think its much better quality. That must mean if it takes more money therefore it has more technology therefore it must be better. razz And that may be true but then again who in america cares about how many xboxs are being sold in Japan? I know i dont.

ViSiOn718


rabid rabit 260
Captain

PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:06 pm


what's so awesome about higher defininention though? i mean why cant just DVD's be fine. and anyways so what if consoles can play movies and play your music ( i have about 150 songs on mine so i can't go much further than saying that) i mainly use my xbox for playing my games, i only own one DVD and yeah, i think that the consoles being able to play quality games is the best thing. Which even there sony fails, i mean, square enix has even realized this now, and is moving final fantasy XIII to the 360, the next thing i expect to see from them is a kingdom hearts title to be put on the 360 aswell. there are only a few games that are on the ps3 that are not on the 360. but i wouldn't go out and buy one just for little big planet, which would probably be the only game that is on there now that i'd play.
PostPosted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:37 pm


im gonna say this: My ideas on the differences about the consoles are as follows......

The Nintendo Wii (own one): Its pretty much like Rock Band. Its is EXTREMELY fun to play with your friends, and fair to play by yourself. But, its not Rock Band 2 (which is amazing), meaning there are better things you can buy. Another example is its like upbeat happy music that makes you laugh (ultimate showdown of ultimate destiny, Peaches, Its the end of the world by R.E.M.) Most everyone likes this type of music in one way or another, if they have it.

The Xbox 360 (I'm not really sure of to many people i know who don't own one except me): It's Like Halo 2. Lots of hype, publicity, what have you, and it did not disappoint. Lots of ways to beat an opponent, contests made to see who is the best, all sorts of stuff. And its really fun to play. Another example is its like music groups like Nickleback, and.....idk, country? That seems like a good enough example. People love the music, it has lots of meaning, and LOTS of people like it. People just love it.

The Playstation 3 (Only like 2 of my friends own them, and they swear by it): Its like the Halo 3 Legendary really expensive edition with the helmet. Like I said, really expensive, but also had a lot of really good features to it (so I've heard). But, unlike the other systems, not everyone can afford it, and not everyone is gonna find a use for everything it can do. Plus you can't even wear the helmet. Again with musical examples: Metal, Techno, Gangsta Rap, Jonas Bros. Not a lot of people will go to these extremes, but those who do are die hard on them. You know when you've met a metal head, a "gangsta wigga what have you", and prolly a Jo Bros Fanatic (god help you). There is nothing you can do to change their mind on the subject. They honestly believe that its the best.

And finally the Computer (we all need one nowadays): Undoubtedly wins hands down no matter the competition. You can find emulators to play the different games from each console on your computer, there are controllers you can buy that match the different console ones exactly, and even the Wii-mote can be used as a mouse on your computer (if you have Blue-tooth on your compy and know where the to find the program.) There is no compromise on connectivity, you can get a laptop and go anywhere and game, customize it infinitely, completely upgradable, what have you. It wins. And music wise don't even try and think of something. There is no style of music that compares cause no one will agree with you.

P.S. I thought this all up as i went. sweatdrop

Lord_of_Strife


ViSiOn718

PostPosted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:53 am


Lol im not sure comparing them to music is such a good comparison but it was quite interesting to read through your post. And i agree with you on the ps3 part tho and i guess thats why im so defensive about it. I mean it costed me 455$ to buy this thing. And its an 80gb which is one of the better ones. And your right we are pretty die hard about them. But i think everyone likes a different thing. Some people like xbox 360 and others ps3 so i think it really depends on your prefernce.
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