THE BORE
General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Tigerriot on July 24, 2007, 03:13:47 PM
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I know some people are gonna flip out at a suggestion like this, but oh well. It's the truth.
There are a number of reasons for this consideration, and the first one being that when I look at system exclusives, the 360 has the fewest that truly interest me. When I basically look over my current 360 collection, and the games we know are coming in the future, I see less than a handful that are truly exciting to me.
Gears of War and Halo 3 are the two big ones. Beyond that it's all little stuff that I could live without. Lost Planet, PGR, and a couple others. Of course this is all just a matter of tastes, as I happen to have NO interest in games like Mass Effect or Blue Dragon.
So, lately i've been in this almost constant struggle to convince myself to hold on to my 360 just a while longer, so I can see how great Halo 3 single player really is. I play multiplayer, but not nearly to the extent of most people. So, if the single player is dissapointing, I won't be very happy. Also, the rumors of no online co-op are very dissapointing, and I happen to believe we'll probably never see it happen.
The second big reason I have this desire to get rid of my 360, is basically my ever growing opinion that Microsoft is this giant money sucking leach of a company, and I don't wish to help them in their conquests any longer. Their marketplace pricing tactics are just sickening to me, and I get infuriated when they try and pretend like they have no control over any of it. I personally believe they drive most of the prices to be has high as possible, and the publisher just simply nods in agreement.
Third, on the same note, their handling of the faulty hardware situation has also made me sick to my stomach. The denials for nearly 2 years, followed by a final admission of guilt, but only covering the actual red rings of death, and nothing else. It's all just so dirty IMO. They were hoping they could just keep screwing people forever, but it eventually grew to big for them to control it any longer, so they almost had to cave in.
So, thats about it. I think I could be very happy just owning a PS3 and Wii for the next 5 years, but it's really just those two big 360 exclusives that keep me holding on. Of course I also think we'll see a Gears of War 2 next year. ;)
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I have like 35 games for it, half those being live arcade games. I understand frowning at hardware issues, but its currently the only console that has actually delivered anything substantial.
It comes down to this. If my PS3 broke today, I would not get another. Why should I? Least with the 360, while it is MORE prone to break, I have a REASON to replace it.
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I play my 360 more than my Wii, and I'm a giant Ntard.
PS3 is dead IMHO. This holiday is just too crowded to make any real impact for the system, between all the big holiday releases there is nothing ps3 that screams must own, and 2k8 isn't looking steller either. and Wii stuff will start showing up this fall for a 2k8 release.
Wii60 for me.
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I know some people are gonna flip out at a suggestion like this, but oh well. It's the truth.
There are a number of reasons for this consideration, and the first one being that when I look at system exclusives, the 360 has the fewest that truly interest me. When I basically look over my current 360 collection, and the games we know are coming in the future, I see less than a handful that are truly exciting to me.
Gears of War and Halo 3 are the two big ones. Beyond that it's all little stuff that I could live without. Lost Planet, PGR, and a couple others. Of course this is all just a matter of tastes, as I happen to have NO interest in games like Mass Effect or Blue Dragon.
So, lately i've been in this almost constant struggle to convince myself to hold on to my 360 just a while longer, so I can see how great Halo 3 single player really is. I play multiplayer, but not nearly to the extent of most people. So, if the single player is dissapointing, I won't be very happy. Also, the rumors of no online co-op are very dissapointing, and I happen to believe we'll probably never see it happen.
The second big reason I have this desire to get rid of my 360, is basically my ever growing opinion that Microsoft is this giant money sucking leach of a company, and I don't wish to help them in their conquests any longer. Their marketplace pricing tactics are just sickening to me, and I get infuriated when they try and pretend like they have no control over any of it. I personally believe they drive most of the prices to be has high as possible, and the publisher just simply nods in agreement.
Third, on the same note, their handling of the faulty hardware situation has also made me sick to my stomach. The denials for nearly 2 years, followed by a final admission of guilt, but only covering the actual red rings of death, and nothing else. It's all just so dirty IMO. They were hoping they could just keep screwing people forever, but it eventually grew to big for them to control it any longer, so they almost had to cave in.
So, thats about it. I think I could be very happy just owning a PS3 and Wii for the next 5 years, but it's really just those two big 360 exclusives that keep me holding on. Of course I also think we'll see a Gears of War 2 next year. ;)
shit post, 360 is the best
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Actually, I'm considering picking up a 360.* Lost Oydssey and Blue Dragon? Yes, please!
PS360 is where it's at.
*Due to the potential future price drop of the 360, I'm now getting this from my wife for my birthday instead: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT4065F-1080p-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000OE02G4/ref=sr_1_2/002-3871458-0461615?ie=UTF8&s=audio-video&qid=1185303992&sr=1-2
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I have like 35 games for it, half those being live arcade games. I understand frowning at hardware issues, but its currently the only console that has actually delivered anything substantial.
It comes down to this. If my PS3 broke today, I would not get another. Why should I? Least with the 360, while it is MORE prone to break, I have a REASON to replace it.
See, thats the thing, My personal gaming tastes don't make me feel a 360 is a must have machine. I think 98% of what is on live arcade is a waste of time. I love Geometry Wars, and Pac Man:CE, and maybe even Assault Heroes. Thats it.
At the same time, I already have Calling all Cars and Super Stardust HD on my PS3, and I think Stardust is actually better than GeoWars already.
The simple fact is, I'm just more excited about the PS3 exclusives than I am about the 360 ones. I don't really want to get into a list debate, but i'll give you a quick synopsis of my viewpoint.
360 Exclusives I'm really excited about -- Halo 3, Gears of War, and probably Gears of War 2 (next year), and thats about it. Maybe Banjo and Kazooie next year. I also enjoy Forza 2.
PS3 Exclusives I'm really excited about -- Resistance, and probably Resistance 2 (next year). Motorstorm, and probably a sequel next year. Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, and Heavenly Sword. All three of those games coming this fall will probably turn into full blown franchises over the next few years, and all of them are very exciting to me. Then you've got Gran Turismo 5, and MGS4. There are actually many moore but I won't bother. You get my point.
Of course I'm not trying to convince others to agree with me. I was simply wondering if others were thinking the same thing.
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I actually need games to play. I own a ps3 but the entire experience aside has been a big ol 700+ bummer.
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I actually need games to play. I own a ps3 but the entire experience aside has been a big ol 700+ bummer.
You weren't entertained at all from Resistance or Motorstorm? Maybe they're just not up your alley. They're right up my alley though. :D
What about their fall exclusives, none of thsoe interest you either?
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"They're not for you." is one of the lamest game defenses ever.
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"They're not for you." is one of the lamest game defenses ever.
Did I say that?
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"They're not for you." is one of the lamest game defenses ever.
Did I say that?
Maybe they're just not up your alley.
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"They're not for you." is one of the lamest game defenses ever.
How is that being seen as a defense? It's just a question. A fair one at that.
I'm not really into games like Mass Effect. Thats not really a defensive comment, thats just an opinion.
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Hmm.
Mass Effect, Viva Pinata Party Animals (fuck you haters), and 60 FPS sports games.
I'm gonna go with no. As long as GAF sports leagues are on 360 I will have reason for a 360.
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the best -- read 60 fps -- version of cod4
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Xbox Live Arcade is nothing but a complete waste of time filled with shitty rehashes and indie gaming crap
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Mondain: your posts are nothing but a complete waste of time filled with shitty comments and made up crap
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Xbox Live Arcade is nothing but a complete waste of time filled with shitty rehashes and indie gaming crap
and yet it still delivers more entertainment than the PS3 so far!
And I don't get how you're complaining about high prices with MS when there's a 600 dollar console on the market o.O
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360 is just going to be getting good in the next few months so no.
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Fell free to sell your xbox 360, you wont be missed.
Liking Gran Turismo confirms you have shitty taste in gaming, have fun.
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360 is just going to be getting good in the next few months so no.
Yeah, enough exclusives to definitely keep the system around.
Don't sell your 360 Tigerriot, you'll regret it in the future. One always ends up regreting selling his console systems.
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the best -- read 60 fps -- version of cod4
The development team has gone on record saying BOTH the 360 and PS3 versions will run at 60fps.
And I don't get how you're complaining about high prices with MS when there's a 600 dollar console on the market o.O
I think thats one of the dirty little secrets of the Xbox360. In fact, it's probably worth me starting an entirely new thread for.
When the average person buys the Xbox 360, they spend $400. But thats usually not the end of it. A LOT of people use wireless connections these days. So what dod they do? They buy the $100 wireless adapter (I did). That means now they've now spent $500 on an Xbox360. Then, whats the next thing they do? They pay $50 for Xbox Live.
Well shit, what do you have now? You have a $550 purchase out the door. Then it gets worse. With the current price of the PS3 being $500, you also have an extra 40gb over that $400 360, and you also have an amazing Bluray high def movie player as well.
When you really break it down, on a purely hardware level, the PS3 is a pretty incredible value. Especially when compared to the 360. Oh yeah, and the PS3 probably won't die on you in the first year of ownership. Don't forget that small factoid.
Again, thats not a debate about games, but purely hardware.
Don't sell your 360 Tigerriot, you'll regret it in the future. One always ends up regreting selling his console systems.
In the end, I think thats exactly what I'm gonna do. I'm too interested in Halo 3 and the Gears of War franchise to get rid of it right now.
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I am.
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hell no. period.
PS360 is where it's at.
i agree. the wii is great for parties, what can i say.
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And I don't get how you're complaining about high prices with MS when there's a 600 dollar console on the market o.O
I think thats one of the dirty little secrets of the Xbox360. In fact, it's probably worth me starting an entirely new thread for.
When the average person buys the Xbox 360, they spend $400. But thats usually not the end of it. A LOT of people use wireless connections these days. So what dod they do? They buy the $100 wireless adapter (I did). That means now they've now spent $500 on an Xbox360. Then, whats the next thing they do? They pay $50 for Xbox Live.
Well shit, what do you have now? You have a $550 purchase out the door. Then it gets worse. With the current price of the PS3 being $500, you also have an extra 40gb over that $400 360, and you also have an amazing Bluray high def movie player as well.
When you really break it down, on a purely hardware level, the PS3 is a pretty incredible value. Especially when compared to the 360. Oh yeah, and the PS3 probably won't die on you in the first year of ownership. Don't forget that small factoid.
Again, thats not a debate about games, but purely hardware.
are we really talking about value then? because i don't need wireless. I don't need blu ray. i don't give a shit about value if i don't want it. the fact is, i can buy a 400 dollar console and take it home and play my games instead of a 600 dollar console, which is what most gamers care about.
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I had zero intentions of buying an MS product this generation back in E3 2005. The minute a 360 is priced at 200 dollars, I will buy one. I'm not thrilled about it .. but that's the way this gen is shaking out.
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The minute a 360 is priced at 200 dollars, I will buy one.
I'll bite when I can get a non-tard pack for $300. I have a feeling it will happen sooner than later.
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I did get rid of mine but only because it was about to break and at the time Microsoft had extended the warranty of units produced before January 1st, 2006 by a year but units after were still 3 months (mind was made January 6th) so I figured I was SoL. I'm waiting at least one price drop and for Microsoft to finally make a reliable unit before I buy in again. I spend all my gaming time on the PC anyway.
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I did get rid of mine but only because it was about to break and at the time Microsoft had extended the warranty of units produced before January 1st, 2006 by a year but units after were still 3 months (mind was made January 6th) so I figured I was SoL. I'm waiting at least one price drop and for Microsoft to finally make a reliable unit before I buy in again. I spend all my gaming time on the PC anyway.
i did the same thing.
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It was the first thing my brother bought with his costco card and it was right before they scaled back the warranty on electronics.
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Mondain: your posts are nothing but a complete waste of time filled with shitty comments and made up crap
My favorite Mondain moment so far, earlier in the summer
Thread 1
'ok i'm thinking about going to university but i dunno, going back to school will be hard!'
Thread 2, like 3 days after
'i'm overqualified and this university will fastforward my application, but i have exams at the end of the summer :( still i hope it goes thru!"
Thread 3, a week later
"well i'm done with my finals! what do you guys do usually after being done with finals'
This of course, happening like in June. I believe Mondain can time travel
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My favorite Mondain moment so far, earlier in the summer
Thread 1
'ok i'm thinking about going to university but i dunno, going back to school will be hard!'
Thread 2, like 3 days after
'i'm overqualified and this university will fastforward my application, but i have exams at the end of the summer :("
Thread 3, a week later
"well i'm done with my finals! what do you guys do usually after being done with finals'
This of course, happening like in June. I believe Mondain can time travel
Wow. Mondain can I borrow your time traveling machine for a week or two?
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Why would you want to chuck your 360? The games coming down the pipeline this Fall make it the better gaming console. I still love my purty PS3 with its purty interface but I won't be rocking it as much till the wacky jappy JRPGs hit me in the anus.
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Why would you want to chuck your 360? The games coming down the pipeline this Fall make it the better gaming console. I still love my purty PS3 with its purty interface but I won't be rocking it as much till the wacky jappy JRPGs hit me in the anus.
As I said earlier in the thread, many of those games that so many of you are excited about, do nothing for me. Isn't that quite simple to understand?
I have NO interest in BioShock, Mass Effect, Too Human, Losy Odyssey, Blue Dragon, etc.,etc
Halo 3 is the only reason I haven't gotten rid of the hardware yet. I just wish I could know right now just how good the single player really will be. I think the fact that they didn't play the game on stage at E3 though, gives me a decent idea that the game won't be that different from Halo 2.
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what kind of argument are you making? Taste is probably one of the worst points to argue. Im not into SHIT PORN, so I GUESS I WONT GO TO GERMANY RITE GUYS
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what kind of argument are you making? Taste is probably one of the worst points to argue. Im not into SHIT PORN, so I GUESS I WONT GO TO GERMANY RITE GUYS
I am completely confused by your statements. I didn't really start this thread to debate the value of one system over another with anyone. I realize that each person has their own likes and dislikes. So I simply wanted to know if there were others who were considering ditching the 360, as I am.
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Um, fucking no. 360 is probably 80% of my gametime.
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I am going to sell it and use the money to build a new PC, putting more money on my part of course. None of the exclusives interest me.
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The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
Oh, so you're gonna go with the Nintendo fanboy claims? Could you do me a favor Einstein, and show me all the love I gave Nintendo in this thread?
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
Oh, so you're gonna go with the Nintendo fanboy claims? Could you do me a favor Einstein, and show me all the love I gave Nintendo in this thread?
I don't have to. You're the same tigerriot that used to post on GAF, right? You're a ninthing.
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
Oh, so you're gonna go with the Nintendo fanboy claims? Could you do me a favor Einstein, and show me all the love I gave Nintendo in this thread?
I don't have to. You're the same tigerriot that used to post on GAF, right? You're a ninthing.
Well, I've got to say, you make a compelling case there.
Has anyone ever told you what great debating skills you have? If they did they were lying to you.
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shit thread, 360 is the best
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
Oh, so you're gonna go with the Nintendo fanboy claims? Could you do me a favor Einstein, and show me all the love I gave Nintendo in this thread?
I don't have to. You're the same tigerriot that used to post on GAF, right? You're a ninthing.
Well, I've got to say, you make a compelling case there.
Has anyone ever told you what great debating skills you have? If they did they were lying to you.
Are you or are you not the same Tigerriot that used to post on GAF with the same fucking avatar and was a big time, no taste having, shit thread/post making NINTHING?
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
Oh, so you're gonna go with the Nintendo fanboy claims? Could you do me a favor Einstein, and show me all the love I gave Nintendo in this thread?
I don't have to. You're the same tigerriot that used to post on GAF, right? You're a ninthing.
Well, I've got to say, you make a compelling case there.
Has anyone ever told you what great debating skills you have? If they did they were lying to you.
Are you or are you not the same Tigerriot that used to post on GAF with the same fucking avatar and was a big time, no taste having, shit thread/post making NINTHING?
Yes, I am the one and only Tigerriot.
I've tried playing nice with you, but I'm done. I don't know where the fuck you're getting this Ninthing bullshit? I own and have owned every single console out there for the past 20 years. I'm not more an Ninthing than I am a Sony or Microsoft fanboy. I simply am a gamer. I think idiots sometimes see a single thread (like thiso one), and assume that person is forever branded a certain type of gamer. Thats just stupidity 101. I'll make a positive thread or comment about anything, at any time. It's not about being a fanboy of anything, and it never has been.
Stop with your stupid little names, and actually refute something I'm saying, or stop wasting my time and GTFO of the thread.
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
The only reason to get rid of a 360 is if, you know, you don't like games. Or are a silly ninthing trying to stealth troll, complete with a Waverace avatar.
Oh, so you're gonna go with the Nintendo fanboy claims? Could you do me a favor Einstein, and show me all the love I gave Nintendo in this thread?
I don't have to. You're the same tigerriot that used to post on GAF, right? You're a ninthing.
Well, I've got to say, you make a compelling case there.
Has anyone ever told you what great debating skills you have? If they did they were lying to you.
Are you or are you not the same Tigerriot that used to post on GAF with the same fucking avatar and was a big time, no taste having, shit thread/post making NINTHING?
Yes, I am the one and only Tigerriot.
I've tried playing nice with you, but I'm done. I don't know where the fuck you're getting this Ninthing bullshit? I own and have owned every single console out there for the past 20 years. I'm not more an Ninthing than I am a Sony or Microsoft fanboy. I simply am a gamer. I think idiots sometimes see a single thread (like thiso one), and assume that person is forever branded a certain type of gamer. Thats just stupidity 101. I'll make a positive thread or comment about anything, at any time. It's not about being a fanboy of anything, and it never has been.
Stop with your stupid little names, and actually refute something I'm saying, or stop wasting my time and GTFO of the thread.
Ok, whatever.
Ninthing.
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
That didnt take too long. :lol (we all saw it coming!)
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
That didnt take too long. :lol (we all saw it coming!)
I guess thats supposed to mean that I have handcuffs on, and it someone comments as Charlie did, that I'm just supposed to shut up, and say nothing? Yeah, that sounds logical.
How about you just try and answer that question, if you're gonna claim I'm being so crazy right now.
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Lair and Heavenly Sword!! :cookiem
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that heavenly sword demo better be HOT this thursday.... i'm looking forward to it
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yeah, i`m considering it - X360 is nothing but racers and shooters. With PS3 i can play Resistance, Haze, UT3, GT5 instead...
Can you name me a 360 exclusive to compete with Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted, Lair, or Heavenly Sword?
That didnt take too long. :lol (we all saw it coming!)
I guess thats supposed to mean that I have handcuffs on, and it someone comments as Charlie did, that I'm just supposed to shut up, and say nothing? Yeah, that sounds logical.
How about you just try and answer that question, if you're gonna claim I'm being so crazy right now.
You are touting Rachet and Clank? Come on, Give me a fucking break.
Fucking sony fans these days :lol
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I love that I own both systems. No matter what, I win. Maybe I'll get a Wii at some point, maybe
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Owning every console neither validates your opinions, or makes you immune to bias.
Also, Ratchet and Clank was rehash on the PSP and I suspect it will be incredibly awesome looking rehash on the PS3
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Everybody post your Xbox 360 lists because 360 > PS3
I'll go first
Dead Rising
Rainbow Sex Vegas
DiRT
Gears of War
Overlord
Big Bumpin
Sneak King
Pocketbike Racer
Earth Defense Force 2017
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Viva Pinata
Oblivion + Shivering Isles
Tenchu Z
Crackdown
Vampire Rain
Project Sylpheed
Aegis Wing
Alien Hominid HD
Assault Heroes
Astropop
Band of Bugs
Bankshot Billiards 2
Bejeweled 2
Castlevania SOTN
Cloning Clyde
Contra
Doom
Geometry Wars
Hexic HD
Lumines Live
Luxor 2
Marble Blast Ultra
Mutant Storm Reloaded
PacMan CE
Small Arms
Texas Hold Em
TMNT 1989 Arcade
TotemBall
Uno
Worms
Zuma
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Fake, your gamerscore is weenie small
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Owning every console neither validates your opinions, or makes you immune to bias.
I meant, as far as the games available to me. I'll be able to rock Uncharted and on even days, play some Bioshock on mah 360
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Don't sell your 360. My philosophy is that I don't want to miss any games that may be exclusive that console. If the current fall/winter lineup don't excite you that's fine. Last generation I mostly gamed on my PS2 and Gamecube, after playing Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox and some other Xbox exclusives I regretted not buying one. I bought a 360 as penance though.
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I was mostly talking to everyone in general, I didnt pay attention to the source of the quote :)
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FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS
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naw - i kept the x360 and PS3 - the Wii got sent away