For the Gamer in you: PS3 vs. Wii

Am I the only person that still thinks games are much better on the PC?

I don't own a PS or an Xbox so can't vouch for them. Halo was probably one of the greatest games I've ever played on the PC.

Bit Peed at MS though cause the knew Halo's can only be played with Vista.

MS cashing in again.

[Paul the 6th]

I heard about the 360 elite thing on the radio the other day but still not quite sure what it's all about?

As for the new halo's being tied to vista, MafiaShaft must recognise the fact that serious gamers are always on top of their technology be it hardware or software. "It's all about the money"

I was always a ps2 man with flagship games like Gran Turismo, GTA and Metal Gear, but I bought an xbox 360 one random sunday about 6 months ago and I've been properly impressed ever since. xBox live is great & works well. I'm a massive fan of test drive unlimited but need to get a couple of new games in, me & my flatmate have been using the box less and less lately.

What is the whole elite thing about anyhow?

[Paul the 6th]

update: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_Elite seems pretty fair to be honest: "Microsoft aren't trying to sell the elite system to existing 360 owners, rather offer a higher spec version of the system to prospective customers." Also the larger 120gb hdd will be available seperately, same as the hd-dvd drive.

Hmmm, a new pair of textile pants or a hd-dvd drive?

Originally Posted by bignev

Am I the only person that still thinks games are much better on the PC?

I don't own a PS or an Xbox so can't vouch for them. Halo was probably one of the greatest games I've ever played on the PC.

Bit Peed at MS though cause the knew Halo's can only be played with Vista.

MS cashing in again.

No you are absolutely right, but a top of the line PC will cost you. I recently built a Quad Core system with twin 8800GTX's and it cost me a tidy packet. Still, Doom 3 on a high spec PC looks far better than most next gen console games!! That said I can no longer be bothered to upgrade my gpu every 6 months when a new card comes out that blows away the competition. I use my PC solely for 3D Graphics and rendering, okay and the occasional game (hurry up Crysis!!) hence the required horsepower but man did it cost me (£2'500 to be precise). For the money a console is a much better option these days considering that they are getting a good as high spec PC's with the advent of HD, HDR, AA as standard and higher resolutions.

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

update: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360_Elite seems pretty fair to be honest: "Microsoft aren't trying to sell the elite system to existing 360 owners, rather offer a higher spec version of the system to prospective customers." Also the larger 120gb hdd will be available seperately, same as the hd-dvd drive.

Hmmm, a new pair of textile pants or a hd-dvd drive?

Don't beleive the propaganda, all they've suceeded in doing is alienating their current userbase. I got XB360 on day one, I queued for it too. And how do they repay us? By releasing a version for "Hardcore enthusiasts only". My ****!! So Mr MS are you saying that me queing up for hours to buy the first batch XB360, only to have it die on my 5 times, I am not a loyal customer??? It's too little too late and a blatant call to compete with PS3 when it doesn't need to! Save HDMI for the next console, and release a bigger HDD as an add on. I hope the Elite falls on it's ass otherwise what's the point of buying a new consle at launch only to be told that 1 year down the line a better version is available for 'loyal' customers. Makes me want to hit someone!

[Paul the 6th]

I can imagine the phone call to MS customer services...

"Hi, yeah is that Microsoft? ...... It is? ..... Ah, right, You're a bunch of ****s.... ok, thanks bye"

To be honest I've sort of given up upgrading the PC. As you say you walk out of a shop with a bit of kit and it's out of date before you climb on the bike.

Although I am hoping to *persuade* the missus to let me use some of the profit money from the house sale for a new one.

Hopefully it will keep me going for a few months lol.

Would you believe it - the Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I ordered online on 08/12/06 for express delivery for a Xmas pressie for the son has just been delivered this very second lol.

Originally Posted by bignev

Would you believe it - the Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I ordered online on 08/12/06 for express delivery for a Xmas pressie for the son has just been delivered this very second lol.

Express delivery!!?

Is it the Orient Express or something!

Lol it was business express.

Mind you cause I'm in NI delivery is normally very high anyway.

Postie must be knackered. Must have swam the whole way lol