while the xbox has a good idea of having a long travel analog button at the pointing fingers, it makes the hube mistake of wasting 2 fingers just hanging below....
Then maybe you should try the Pelican Eclipse controller for the Xbox. It puts and extra set of B&W buttons up on the shoulder. Incidentally, this is along the lines of what MS is planning for the Xbox 2 controller.
Though I have no experience with it myself I know that xpde, a desktop environment for Linux that mimics Windows XP, is being written with Kylix. According to the xpde FAQ, the project can be compiled with Kylix Open Edition. So at least some people are still getting use out of it.
It's not that he uses Bristish spellings (although I wouldn't think someone from and living in the U.S. would do so.) the point is that the British spelling is not consistent with the spellings on the author's personal home page, which happens to feature some articles on programming and the Xbox. Everything on his site uses U.S. spellings. It is inconsistent and therefore suspicious.
After some investigation I think it is fake. And my reasoning has nothing to do with the specs, etc. In the supposed "leaked document" the author, Pete Isenee, uses the letter 's' in spelling 'maximise' (second bullet point under "Hardware Goals".) That is not the way that word is spelled in the United Sates. It is spelled 'maximize'. The British use 's' where we use 'z'.
I found the guy's personal web site here: http://www.tantalon.com/pete.htm
On that page he spells a similar word, 'optimize', with a 'z' and not a 's'. There would be consistency in the way he used 's' or 'z'. It looks to me that this was faked by someone in Britain.
You named two for PS2, two for GC, and two for Xbox. Your point? The PS2 may have a few others (Gran Turismo for sure) but the GC has even less to offer than the Xbox. And there are a few you left out for the Xbox:
Splinter Cell was a time-limited Xbox exclusive and really drove the hardware sales for a while.
Right now Ninja Gaiden is a great selling Xbox exclusive and we've (I work at Gamestop) even had people buy the system for that game.
Later this year there are several other must-haves for the Xbox such as Fable, Full Spectrum Warrior, Dead Or Alive Ultimate (the first online fighter), Chronicles of Riddick, Sudeki, True Fantasy Live Online, Psychonauts, etc.
What I've seen as an Xbox owner is not that there are few must-have games but that there are many "really great" games that span a good range of genres. the genre that the Xbox is weak in is namely RPGs. That is being addressed this year with at least three RPG releases that from the looks of them, are going to meet or exceed the expectations.
but Sony and MS have yet to put out a decent wireless controller.
Sony and MS have NEVER put out a wireless controller. The only way to get a wireless controller for those systems is to go third party.
Currently they are all IR based, which tends to be exceptionally laggy, short on range, and the controllers themselves lose the feel of the original controller.
Not true. Pelican makes pretty inexpensive (around $40) wireless controllers for all three systems and they are all RF based. As far as the feel of the controller, I can speak from experience with Pelican's Xbox controller. It looks and feels VERY similar to the Controller S, but it has an added benefit of extra black and white buttons on the shoulders. Very handy. Judging from pictures, their wireless PS2 controller stays pretty true to the PS2 Dual Shock 2 design.
The downside to wireless on the Xbox is that Xbox Live is pretty much impossible as the headset plugs into the memory card slot on the controller. But the wireless controllers, to make room for the batteries, move the memory card slots to the receiver, plugged into the console.
IGN has give both the Xbox and Ps2 wireless controllers from Pelican very good review scores.
11. half-decade self (sic) life's. Face it. Consoles are going to die out ever 3-5 years. That's a 300-400 dollar investment in one shot.
And new video cards come out about every 6 months or so, and cost just as much, if not more. Plus, a new version of DirectX is released every year to 18 months and you have to have the new cards to use the new DX features. At the very least your still looking at a "required" upgrade about every two years to keep up. Not to mention possible CPU upgrades, which could lead to mobo and memory changes as well.
I really don't think your point is valid.
The specialty chains (which really is all just rebranded gamestop outlets now)
Not entirely true. EB and Gamestop are competitors. It is true that Gamestop owns Babbage's, Funcoland, Software Etc., and Planet X. And Gamestop Inc. is owned by Barnes & Noble. As a part time GS employee we heard rumors last year that GS was going to buy EB but it never happened.
If you're looking for a PIM for Windows I'd suggest Kaboom Organizer. It is a "home oriented" PIM with features like a diary/journal, anniversary database, a gift database, a shopping database (for those grocery lists, etc.) along with all the other typical features you'd find in other PIMS.
I like to sometimes turn down the volume to my games and play my own music. You can't do that if this is the only thing you have.
One of the advantages of the Xbox over the PS2. You can rip your own music onto the hard drive and any game that supports the feature lets you play your ripped music in-game.
Because this PSX unit is based on PS2 technology, not PS3. The current Xbox already has a technology advantage over the PS2, so naturally the Xbox 2 will have a huge advantage over the PSX. You're talking about a current generation system and comparing to s next-gen system.
Microsoft HAS released a keyboard adapter. Its free with the exception of $7 for shipping and handling. It allows any USB keyboard to work. I don't see why a USB mouse wouldn't work with it, as long as the game supported it.
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Also, an Exchange CAL comes with a license for Outlook/Entourage
As of Exchange 2007 MS dropped the included Outlook CAL.
It's here, it's called ThinkFree Office Online.
Codeweavers, not CodeWarrior.
Yes it is: http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=05/05/10/ 1224235&from=rss
Then maybe you should try the Pelican Eclipse controller for the Xbox. It puts and extra set of B&W buttons up on the shoulder. Incidentally, this is along the lines of what MS is planning for the Xbox 2 controller.
Eclipse pic
Perhaps Mailbag Assistant might do the trick.
Though I have no experience with it myself I know that xpde, a desktop environment for Linux that mimics Windows XP, is being written with Kylix. According to the xpde FAQ, the project can be compiled with Kylix Open Edition. So at least some people are still getting use out of it.
It's not that he uses Bristish spellings (although I wouldn't think someone from and living in the U.S. would do so.) the point is that the British spelling is not consistent with the spellings on the author's personal home page, which happens to feature some articles on programming and the Xbox. Everything on his site uses U.S. spellings. It is inconsistent and therefore suspicious.
After some investigation I think it is fake. And my reasoning has nothing to do with the specs, etc. In the supposed "leaked document" the author, Pete Isenee, uses the letter 's' in spelling 'maximise' (second bullet point under "Hardware Goals".) That is not the way that word is spelled in the United Sates. It is spelled 'maximize'. The British use 's' where we use 'z'.
I found the guy's personal web site here:
http://www.tantalon.com/pete.htm
On that page he spells a similar word, 'optimize', with a 'z' and not a 's'. There would be consistency in the way he used 's' or 'z'. It looks to me that this was faked by someone in Britain.
Half-Life
Deus Ex
Red Faction
Unreal Tournament
You named two for PS2, two for GC, and two for Xbox. Your point? The PS2 may have a few others (Gran Turismo for sure) but the GC has even less to offer than the Xbox. And there are a few you left out for the Xbox: Splinter Cell was a time-limited Xbox exclusive and really drove the hardware sales for a while. Right now Ninja Gaiden is a great selling Xbox exclusive and we've (I work at Gamestop) even had people buy the system for that game. Later this year there are several other must-haves for the Xbox such as Fable, Full Spectrum Warrior, Dead Or Alive Ultimate (the first online fighter), Chronicles of Riddick, Sudeki, True Fantasy Live Online, Psychonauts, etc. What I've seen as an Xbox owner is not that there are few must-have games but that there are many "really great" games that span a good range of genres. the genre that the Xbox is weak in is namely RPGs. That is being addressed this year with at least three RPG releases that from the looks of them, are going to meet or exceed the expectations.
Sega was the developer but MS was the publisher.
The Xbox controller's triggers ARE analog. Any they have just the right amount of resistance, IMHO.
but Sony and MS have yet to put out a decent wireless controller.
Sony and MS have NEVER put out a wireless controller. The only way to get a wireless controller for those systems is to go third party.
Currently they are all IR based, which tends to be exceptionally laggy, short on range, and the controllers themselves lose the feel of the original controller.
Not true. Pelican makes pretty inexpensive (around $40) wireless controllers for all three systems and they are all RF based. As far as the feel of the controller, I can speak from experience with Pelican's Xbox controller. It looks and feels VERY similar to the Controller S, but it has an added benefit of extra black and white buttons on the shoulders. Very handy. Judging from pictures, their wireless PS2 controller stays pretty true to the PS2 Dual Shock 2 design.
The downside to wireless on the Xbox is that Xbox Live is pretty much impossible as the headset plugs into the memory card slot on the controller. But the wireless controllers, to make room for the batteries, move the memory card slots to the receiver, plugged into the console.
IGN has give both the Xbox and Ps2 wireless controllers from Pelican very good review scores.
Gamestop sells something similar. I've seen it in their brick and mortar stores as well.
And new video cards come out about every 6 months or so, and cost just as much, if not more. Plus, a new version of DirectX is released every year to 18 months and you have to have the new cards to use the new DX features. At the very least your still looking at a "required" upgrade about every two years to keep up. Not to mention possible CPU upgrades, which could lead to mobo and memory changes as well. I really don't think your point is valid.
The specialty chains (which really is all just rebranded gamestop outlets now)
Not entirely true. EB and Gamestop are competitors. It is true that Gamestop owns Babbage's, Funcoland, Software Etc., and Planet X. And Gamestop Inc. is owned by Barnes & Noble. As a part time GS employee we heard rumors last year that GS was going to buy EB but it never happened.
Here's some info about the wrapper for the Dawn demo: http://www.rage3d.com/articles/atidawning/
If you're looking for a PIM for Windows I'd suggest Kaboom Organizer. It is a "home oriented" PIM with features like a diary/journal, anniversary database, a gift database, a shopping database (for those grocery lists, etc.) along with all the other typical features you'd find in other PIMS.
Nope, that's the Sony PSP - PlayStation Portable.
One of the advantages of the Xbox over the PS2. You can rip your own music onto the hard drive and any game that supports the feature lets you play your ripped music in-game.
Because this PSX unit is based on PS2 technology, not PS3. The current Xbox already has a technology advantage over the PS2, so naturally the Xbox 2 will have a huge advantage over the PSX. You're talking about a current generation system and comparing to s next-gen system.
and for buying an "M" rated game when the kids don't meet the recommended age suggested by the rating.
Microsoft HAS released a keyboard adapter. Its free with the exception of $7 for shipping and handling. It allows any USB keyboard to work. I don't see why a USB mouse wouldn't work with it, as long as the game supported it.