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November 8, 2005 at 6:50 pm #20590OreoMember
This article in Yahoo!’s “Tech Tuesday” lays out all of the specs as well as pros and cons…. What do you think you will do? Personally, I’m going to wait a year or two on the PS3 so all of the bugs are worked out….it looks like it is going to be AWESOME! (And better than the 360!)
November 8, 2005 at 7:48 pm #133175Jeff HesterKeymasterAww poor Nintendo doesn’t even get considered as competition. Then again they are pretty much in their own world now with this new controller idea and all. Personally I am actually waiting for the Nintendo. No games have ever gotten my interest in the XBox (Yes including Halo, *puts up flame shield*), and PlayStation has only gotten my interest with the Final Fantasy and Metal Gear games. Other than that I’ve actually enjoyed more of Nintendo games. Perhaps it is because I grew up with them that I am still attached to their so called “kiddy” games.
As far as ps3 and xbox360 is concerned, I do believe the 360 will have a great advantage over ps3 with it being released this year and all, but in the long run I believe the ps3 will be the most successful. I sure hope not to see sequels on both systems that are the same game, just with prettier graphics. Honestly they need to start being more creative with games to attract me. But that is just me, the majority of people automatically look for the system that has better graphics and automatically assume that is the better system. As far as price is concerned, I believe $300-$500 is a lot to pay for a gaming system. I rather wait a year until it is $150-$200.
The software and its gameplay will make me decide which to choose which of the three consoles will be my choice. (No I cannot afford 2) In the meantime I’ll be spending time with the good ol fashion fat mustached plumber on my Gameboy. *grin*
November 8, 2005 at 8:14 pm #133199DrBroccoliParticipantI am sorry but this irritates me to no end. Why is it that Nintendo is always excluding, because they think outside the box? Providing free WiFi play? Taking “Next-Gen” to a new level? Generally cheaper price for better original products? It just bothers me, yes I enjoy playing Xboxes and PSs, don’t get me wrong I am no “anti-sony/MS” person, just don’t see why Nintendo is excluded. I mean they are the pioneers of that indusrty for the most part, and they continue to take it to a new level, only to have MS and Sony steal their ideas *cough rumble and control stick cough*. I do not mean to turn this into an arguement but it bothers me to wits end. I also don’t see why Nintendo has a “kiddy” image, who owned the company that made Conker’s Bad Fur Day? What system was Resident Evil exclusive on for a time? Who doesn’t love Mario?! I will probably get the Revolution not based on the fact I hate Sony/MS [which I don’t] but becuase of the 1. better product 2. generally lower price 3. better games 4. features and 5. free WiFi. It’s not how much FPS a system can do for me, generally, but how much content, how challenging the game it, how long that game is. I just feel that PS3 and 360 are heading down the same road that has taken us to no where but sequals, and I think that is what Nintendo is doing, branching away from improved graphics and actually trying to take the games to the next generation.
Also, in that article they made it a nice closing point to say Nintendo won’t have HDTV support. Big Whoop, on the Gabecube, there was less that 2% that actually used HDTV. If they can remove an extra part to lower the cost of games/hardware, then why not? Just like how the DVD drive was, even though now it will be standard. Most people already have a DVD player, no need to have a second one right there, besides a gaming system should be for games, not a “multimedia machine”, anyone say Computer?
November 8, 2005 at 10:40 pm #133192AwesomeSauceParticipantWow. Well I am going to have to agree with both Ant and especially Brock, right now I am the most excited for the Nintendo Revolution. Though they may not have released a whole lot of information on their next system, I do believe it will have a few other great features besides free Wi-Fi gameplay, backwards compatibility with NES, SNES, N64 and GC, and the innovative controller. Mario isn’t necessarily for kids. Mario is someone that people feel more comfortable with, someone that makes people less afraid to pick up a controller because they know who mario is and have seen him before. And yeah, there are still games such as Resident Evil and other shooters. The Nintendo Revolution will also probably be less expensive, even though they may have to cut down on power for that, I don’t really care that much. And if they can figure out how to fit a whole lot of power into that little box for not a lot of price, then that’s a plus.
In the last issue of Playstation Magazine, they said that the PS3 will have microphone capabilities able to understand complex commands such as “Hey, go hide behind that red car!”. Maybe the Nintendo Revolution will have something similar to this, along with other great features Nintendo hasn’t revealed yet. PSM also talked about the PS3’s amazing eyetoy capabilities, such as in a dating game where a girl in the game would react to the emotions on your face. A camera for the Nintendo Revolution is a little more doubtful, but who knows. There really could be a special camera that plugs into the bottom port of that awesome controller.
Most of the people at my school are only excited for the Xbox360. These people tend to be the ones that only think of Xbox and they act like the Xbox360 will be the only next-gen video game system. A lot of them do not think about Sony and Nintendo. My best bet is that the Xbox360 will sell the best because it will be released first and these ignorant (if that’s the right word for it) people will buy it. The more power-hungry people will be waiting for the Playstation 3, apperantly being the most powerful (and maybe the most expensive – PSM said it is very possible it will be released at $400). It’s sad to think of how people buy these games that they don’t really like and they suck at, but they spend most of their time just admiring the great graphics. If a game is fun and entertaining enough for me, then the graphics don’t really matter. It should mostly be about gameplay. I don’t care if the Nintendo Revolution is a little less powerful than the othe 2 systems. After all, the graphics on the GameCube weren’t too bad, and graphics only get better over time with new systems, right? The Playstation 3 might be a tiny bit more powerful than the 360, but basically they are pretty much the same. Owning both a Xbox360 and a PS3 is a bit redundant because of how close they are in power, and most games are released for both.
Anyway, I am still highly anticipating the Nintendo Revolution. But I will just have to test out all of these new systems when they come out so I can be sure of which one I would really like. Meanwhile, I’ll be waiting for my Atari 2600 games to come in the mail off ebay.
November 8, 2005 at 10:48 pm #133180OreoMemberActually, my hope is that if PS3 is really good that might put Everquest II on it…that would be cool…yes I AM an Everquest II fan…SO WHAT!? 😛 The PS2 already has EyeToy and mic capabilities. Dance, Dance Revolution Extreme 2 takes advantage of the EyeToy and there’s a Karaoke game coming out for PS2 soon. As far as HDTV capabilities…think about it…why would a video game maker do lots of that before now? Hardly anyone had HDTV…now, it would make A LOT more sense to make things with more HDTV quality… People want to have the virtual reality experience…and who’s to say the games won’t get better. I’m not saying I’m not a Nintendo fan..I had the one with the original Mario, he’s great (I AM half Italian after all…I’ve got to love the guy!) but my point is…I am going to sit back see what comes out and how they are improved 😀
November 8, 2005 at 10:56 pm #133200DrBroccoliParticipantAwesomeSauce wrote:For example, in the last issue of Playstation Magazine, they said that the PS3 will have microphone capabilities able to understand complex commands such as “Hey, go hide behind that red car!”. Maybe the Nintendo Revolution will have something similar to this.Thanks for proving my points further. Anyone heard of the game called “Hey You Pikachu!“? The game for N64 with voice recongnition? What about Nintendogs? I have that and it most definitely used voices recongnition, I have it. Also, there is a built in Mic and Mic port on the DS. Just goes to show how Sony really get ahead in the game, steals ideas then used the money not uses in research/development on advertising.
November 9, 2005 at 2:05 am #133206MrEggsaladParticipantAh…another thread on the top 3 game systems. Personally I see it this way: Xbox 360 looks about the same as the current…so I’d be throwing my money away if I bought it. With the PS3, looks like it’s going to be the best in graphics, and I like a lot of PlayStation stuff so it should be nice to consider. I don’t like the controllers too much. And, usually the better the graphics, the higher rating *fears most games will be M* and the cost…heh $60 a game??? I don’t think so(also applies to Xbox 360). Now with the Nintendo Revolution, the games WILL be E/E 10+ (the majority), I hope it’s also realitively cheep too. I also hope they go and make more games than what they did for the GameCube. I did a study and I found the GameCube had the least new games per month (PS2 had the most). The only thing I think will be hard to adapt to is playing like N64 and older games with the new controller. I mean, just by looking at it, with the way you play those games personally I think it may be kinda hard and odd at first. However, if the games make good use of the controller, heh I think Nintendo may become the best system here.
So here’s my summary:
Xbox 360 – Not much different from current Xbox (now making this a waste of money) and games are VERY overpriced.
Playstation 3 – Best graphics, however that may make most games rated M, controllers aren’t the best, system will probably cost a fortune, and the games will be way too costly ($60) as with Xbox’s.
Nintendo Revolution – Probably cheepest, cheeper games (meaning cost), however, may be hard to play older games(from older systems) with the Revolution’s controller, however, the new games will probably make good use of the functionallity of the new controller.
These are my thoughts/views. Just staiting what I think.
November 9, 2005 at 2:35 am #133193AwesomeSauceParticipantI do not notice a difference in graphics between the PlayStation 3 and Xbox360, but it looks like the Playstation 3 has other capabilities that makes it unique. Also, MrEggSalad, the Xbox360 is quite a bit more powerful than the current Xbox; The 360 has about twice the processing power and 8x the RAM.
/me still wants a Nintendo Revolution. 😉
Oh, and I also forgot to point out that Nintendo realizes not everyone has a Hi-def TV, unlike Sony and Microsoft. Oh, and MrEggSalad, take a look at this (scroll near to the bottom).
And for anyone that thought the Xbox360 was much smaller than the original Xbox:
A comparision in size of the next-gen consoles:
November 9, 2005 at 9:33 am #133191QwertyMemberI would go 360 for sure if it could play all my old Xbox games. Unfortunetly, I understand this is not the case. Does anybody have or know where I could get a list of Xbox games compatible on the Xbox 360?
November 9, 2005 at 11:23 am #133181OreoMemberShadowdogMU wrote:Anyone heard of the game called “Hey You Pikachu!“?Hmmm, I’m 28 and will be 29 next year…some how I cannot see myself playing that game…unless I was playing with a niece or nephew…and as far as the point about many of the games being “M” as was pointed out in another post, that’s a great point. Perhaps the age range for the PS3 is aimed a bit higher than the pre-teen/teen crowd. A lot of people my age play video games and we are only getting older (*SNIFF* 29 freaking 9? OMG!) So my guess is with the prices and relative ratings is that Sony is going for a market that is somewhat grown and will grow with the system. (And for those kids whose parents do not give a rip what they buy their kids as long as the kids keep quiet…oh yes, there are lots of those out there…Sony knows that too.) (And yes, my husband NEEDS his graphics…as do most of his friends…so perhaps this is generational thing). I don’t know…Ant, you are the closest to my age in this thread so far…(pushing your Nintendo bias to the side :P) what’s your take on this?
November 9, 2005 at 11:48 am #133201DrBroccoliParticipantOreo wrote:Hmmm, I’m 28 and will be 29 next year…some how I cannot see myself playing that game…unless I was playing with a niece or nephew…and as far as the point about many of the games being “M” as was pointed out in another post, that’s a great point. Perhaps the age range for the PS3 is aimed a bit higher than the pre-teen/teen crowd. A lot of people my age play video games and we are only getting older (*SNIFF* 29 freaking 9? OMG!) So my guess is with the prices and relative ratings is that Sony is going for a market that is somewhat grown and will grow with the system. (And for those kids whose parents do not give a rip what they buy their kids as long as the kids keep quiet…oh yes, there are lots of those out there…Sony knows that too.) (And yes, my husband NEEDS his graphics…as do most of his friends…so perhaps this is generational thing). I don’t know…Ant, you are the closest to my age in this thread so far…(pushing your Nintendo bias to the side :P) what’s your take on this?
I only used that game to point out the fact that the PS3s “new microphone/voice recongnition” is old new, old technology, already been done… by Nintendo.MrEggsalad wrote:…however, may be hard to play older games(from older systems) with the Revolution’s controller, however, the new games will probably make good use of the functionallity of the new controller.You know they are making a “shell” that the normal controller will go in, that will make it look and function as a controller that we know of today.
I pretty much agree with MrEggsalad, the 360 isn’t that much different thean the currect Xbox, it going to be just sequals as games, same idea of “multimedia machine”, the other difference is customizable faceplates and more power, but as I said before, we’ve gone done the power road for years, I think its time we branch out and, well, revolutunize the gaming industy. I have nothing against the 360 and PS3, its just, there are 2 games I like for the Xbox, and thye aren’t that good, and for the few games that I like on the PS2/3 I just have to go to one of my “ignorant” friend’s houses to play it :).
November 9, 2005 at 12:33 pm #133207MrEggsaladParticipantOk Shadow and Awesomesauce. Heh I know I’ve seen that before but forgot about it. Alright, now that looks a lot better for those games. And, I didn’t know that the Xbox 360 was much more powerful than the Xbox…alrighty thanks for clearing me on that. However, since I don’t really want all rated M games on my system, right now, if I’m even going to buy one at all (not sure since I have NOT been impressed with recent games, I feel they are in a “Bleh” period where not much is being done. I’m not even impressed with the games on the PSP or DS so much…) So If I do get one, then right now, I’m leaning toward the Nintendo Revolution.
November 9, 2005 at 2:04 pm #133194AwesomeSauceParticipantShadowdogMU wrote:there are 2 games I like for the Xbox, and they aren’t that good, and for the few games that I like on the PS2/3 I just have to go to one of my “ignorant” friend’s houses to play it :).Heh, yeah… I was SO tempted last week to go buy an Xbox just so I could play Doom 3 on it. =)I also kind of agree about that sequels thing for the Xbox. The 360 will mostly have newer versions of Halo, Splinter Cell, and others. Of course there will probably be a few new games too.
November 9, 2005 at 4:55 pm #133186EEDOKMemberDon’t trust the xbox 360, it’s not really a 3, just a cleverly disguised xbox 2.
Between the two I do think the xbox will do better than PS3 just for the fact of how much effort MS is putting into making development for the platform easier, in a locked in platform, which will mean more xbox specific titles.November 9, 2005 at 10:17 pm #133208MrEggsaladParticipantAwesomeSauce wrote:Heh, yeah… I was SO tempted last week to go buy an Xbox just so I could play Doom 3 on it. =)And that’s one of the reasons Xbox’s sell like they do. They have a few games that are like THE BEST and people buy it just to play those few games (like 3). Now talking about PS3, I heard that the requrements will include having an HDTV. Now, that is okay and in fact good. It tells us this system will create the most graphic intensive stuff ever, so it will look awesome. However, not everyone HAS an HDTV. And like I said earlier, the better the graphics, the higher the ratings. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater will end up being “M” because NOW we can see that blood, see them break their arms, and they could even die if they fell from too high.
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