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Title: GAMES!
Post by: TrueLight on November 13, 2008, 12:53:24 am
ok well im gonna get bored over the long holidays soooo im planning to buy a gaming console thingy

so the question is which should i buy? out of...

wii, nintendo ds, xbox 360 ????

dunno which to get, ive seen that wii doesnt have much good games except the sport ones , ds is like brain training and thats all? and xbox 360 has like all the new games???? ahh help me choose!

ps.. i dont want computer games i want an actual console. computers have too much trouble especially if its not top top notch..
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Post by: kurrymuncher on November 13, 2008, 01:59:55 am
I reckon you should buy an xbox 360. But if your just a casual gamer then you would be better of with a DS or Wii. The best console there is easily the 360, the graphics for the other two are just shit and average.

Have  you thought of a PS3?
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Post by: cobby on November 13, 2008, 06:50:15 am
why isnt ps3 on the list?
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Post by: ElephantStew on November 13, 2008, 09:03:13 am
360 FTW man...i mean halo 3...easy choice imo
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 09:05:26 am
360 for sure, only console that has fable 2
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Post by: excal on November 13, 2008, 09:54:56 am
Hah.
/me is not really into consoles. Owns a Wii though.
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Post by: gfb on November 13, 2008, 09:59:44 am
I hate consoles.  PC ftw !!
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Post by: kurrymuncher on November 13, 2008, 12:45:50 pm
I hate consoles.  PC ftw !!

And consoles hate you because your a wanker!
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Post by: vce01 on November 13, 2008, 12:46:46 pm
get a ps3 and get mgs 4, you won't regret it
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Post by: AppleXY on November 13, 2008, 12:50:50 pm
I personally think consoles are much better gaming machines than PCs. The sole purpose of the console is for games and thus can dedicate all resources to the game, unlike PCs which also has to manage background processes as well.

Maybe I'm wrong, but it's my personal opinion.

Oh btw (in terms of gaming, 360 > PS3, in terms of overall features and interface PS3  > 360 lol)
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Post by: excal on November 13, 2008, 12:56:52 pm
I personally think consoles are much better gaming machines than PCs. The sole purpose of the console is for games and thus can dedicate all resources to the game, unlike PCs which also has to manage background processes as well.

Maybe I'm wrong, but it's my personal opinion.

Oh btw (in terms of gaming, 360 > PS3, in terms of overall features and interface PS3  > 360 lol)

Yes, but the resources within a console can never be as vast as a PC's - they are often constrained by space, cost and other technical constraints (overheating).

PCs are simply more flexible and play the games I want to play.

I'd simply say - pick the console that has the games you want.
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 02:43:46 pm
pick the console that has the games you want.

do that
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Post by: TrueLight on November 13, 2008, 02:50:49 pm
hmmm xbox360 sounds good

does anyone know which one to get theres the arcade, pro and elite... but isnt it just more space? do i need lots of space? arcade has like only 256mb or something is that enough? and does anyone know which store is best to buy it from?
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 02:59:37 pm
dont get Arcade its shit, you'll end up spending more money on getting extra memory, its not enough!!!!
 w
I'm getting the pro its 60gbhich is plenty for me. EB games has a good deal going on, $400 for the pro including 3 games one of which is assassins creed, a mad game!!
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Post by: TrueLight on November 13, 2008, 03:01:22 pm
k so ill get pro

so is eb games the best store out there?

 i so wanna get halo 3 and fable 2 lolz...
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Post by: danieltennis on November 13, 2008, 03:02:41 pm
dont get Arcade its shit, you'll end up spending more money on getting extra memory, its not enough!!!!
 w
I'm getting the pro its 60gbhich is plenty for me. EB games has a good deal going on, $400 for the pro including 3 games one of which is assassins creed, a mad game!!

Give me the link.
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 03:06:00 pm
http://www.ebgames.com.au/Xbox/product.cfm?ID=12802
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Post by: danieltennis on November 13, 2008, 03:10:05 pm
http://www.ebgames.com.au/Xbox/product.cfm?ID=12802
Is there one with just the 360 pro itself without no games?
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 03:11:48 pm
hmm i can't find anything like that, but im sure you could just get the pro
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Post by: kurrymuncher on November 13, 2008, 03:15:30 pm
http://www.ebgames.com.au/Xbox/product.cfm?ID=12802
Is there one with just the 360 pro itself without no games?

Daniel, just stick to your 20 year old Atari. Dipshit
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Post by: dekoyl on November 13, 2008, 07:11:54 pm
Get a Xbox 360. You'd be getting it at a great time because of the new update that puts in on par with the PS3 features (or so I think.) The Xbox 360 online experience is tuned to awesomeness, despite a minor fee.

It's range of games is outstanding, with mostly American titles but it does have a few Japanese titles that might satisfy your JRPG thirst.

The 360's got quite a lineup and has a line of well established games.

The PS3 is losing its exclusive titles (Devil May Cry moving over to the Xbox, a hint of consideration in regards to Metal Gear Solid on the 360).
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Post by: danieltennis on November 13, 2008, 08:18:01 pm
Get a Xbox 360. You'd be getting it at a great time because of the new update that puts in on par with the PS3 features (or so I think.) The Xbox 360 online experience is tuned to awesomeness, despite a minor fee.

It's range of games is outstanding, with mostly American titles but it does have a few Japanese titles that might satisfy your JRPG thirst.

The 360's got quite a lineup and has a line of well established games.

The PS3 is losing its exclusive titles (Devil May Cry moving over to the Xbox, a hint of consideration in regards to Metal Gear Solid on the 360).

Also Final Fantasy too.
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Post by: kurrymuncher on November 13, 2008, 08:36:15 pm
The Xbox 360 will always be INFERIOR to the playstation 3, similarly Microsoft will always be INFERIOR to sony in game consoles
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Post by: TrueLight on November 13, 2008, 08:49:45 pm
OMG PPL IVE GOTTEN THE XBOX360 PRO PACK OMG ITS GONNA BE SOOO COOL YAY  i got halo 3, fable 2 and it had like assasins creed and kungfu panda and indiana jones or some crap yay now i can play all day =) haha
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 09:31:04 pm
hahah thats awesome good on ya!!!
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Post by: cobby on November 13, 2008, 09:54:01 pm
OMG PPL IVE GOTTEN THE XBOX360 PRO PACK OMG ITS GONNA BE SOOO COOL YAY  i got halo 3, fable 2 and it had like assasins creed and kungfu panda and indiana jones or some crap yay now i can play all day =) haha

i envy you LOL
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Post by: danieltennis on November 13, 2008, 10:17:05 pm
OMG PPL IVE GOTTEN THE XBOX360 PRO PACK OMG ITS GONNA BE SOOO COOL YAY  i got halo 3, fable 2 and it had like assasins creed and kungfu panda and indiana jones or some crap yay now i can play all day =) haha
Im so gettin that after the exams!!
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 13, 2008, 10:20:13 pm
I'm getting one this w/e i think YAY :D :D :D
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Post by: danieltennis on November 13, 2008, 10:23:35 pm
Anyone have HALO 3 here?
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Post by: excal on November 13, 2008, 10:29:25 pm
The Xbox 360 will always be INFERIOR to the playstation 3, similarly Microsoft will always be INFERIOR to sony in game consoles

Lol. Justify your contention. :P
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Post by: gfb on November 13, 2008, 10:34:56 pm
I hate consoles.  PC ftw !!

And consoles hate you because your a wanker!

I don't wank, I only fuck dude, ffs.
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Post by: vce01 on November 15, 2008, 01:47:42 pm
getting a ps3 today :D
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Post by: danieltennis on November 15, 2008, 02:18:15 pm
hopin to get a 360 pro next week 8-)
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Post by: kurrymuncher on November 15, 2008, 02:23:44 pm
getting a ps3 today :D

well done :)

360s gay

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Post by: Flaming_Arrow on November 15, 2008, 03:23:24 pm
PC>PS3>XBOX 360
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 15, 2008, 04:34:38 pm
GOT A XBOX 360 PRO TODAY YAY :D

i have an exam on monday and should be studying, but fuck that, assassins creed is just too good
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Post by: dekoyl on November 15, 2008, 04:47:42 pm
^ Congratulations. Join the 360 club :P
When you reach the end, search online for some explanations on the ending (it's similar to a cliffhanger, leaving a lot of questions open for the player. This paves the way for Assassin's Creed 2.. hopefully.)
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 15, 2008, 10:32:11 pm
haha thanks i gotta say it's good to join the club, next purchases will be fable 2 and far cry 2, i need to work a bit first though lol
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Post by: TrueLight on November 16, 2008, 03:22:13 am
WOOO JOIN THE XBOX360 CLUB lol FABLE 2 IS MAD
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 17, 2008, 10:07:22 am
alrighty i was wondering what game should i get next out of fable 2 or far cry 2? both look so good
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Post by: vce01 on November 17, 2008, 01:24:36 pm
^you have gta 4 dont you?

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Post by: dekoyl on November 17, 2008, 05:25:35 pm
alrighty i was wondering what game should i get next out of fable 2 or far cry 2? both look so good
Fable 2. They take approximately the same to complete once (assuming you play Fable 2 at a steady pace and not just follow the main story line) however Fable 2 allows greater replayability, allowing you to make different choices every time (resulting in a different world. For example, if you decide to help with a evil deed at the start, the town will be dilapidated when you return years later.)
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 17, 2008, 06:04:07 pm
^you have gta 4 dont you?

na not yet, it's on the list though
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 17, 2008, 06:04:32 pm
alrighty i was wondering what game should i get next out of fable 2 or far cry 2? both look so good
Fable 2. They take approximately the same to complete once (assuming you play Fable 2 at a steady pace and not just follow the main story line) however Fable 2 allows greater replayability, allowing you to make different choices every time (resulting in a different world. For example, if you decide to help with a evil deed at the start, the town will be dilapidated when you return years later.)

alrighty thanks, fable 2 it is
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Post by: midas_touch on November 17, 2008, 06:16:12 pm
PC/Wii ftw
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Post by: clinton_09 on November 17, 2008, 06:18:07 pm
PC/Wii ftw

that's nice
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Post by: Flaming_Arrow on November 17, 2008, 06:22:22 pm
PC/Wii ftw

word
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Post by: danieltennis on November 18, 2008, 12:58:57 pm
To all xbox 360 people,
have you seen the new dashboard?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10098602-1.html