Agreed. While already noted that if you wanted to play past titles that emulation was an option, for some of us it isn't.
Take my computer for an example, an aging Pentium 3@450mhz with 192mb of ram. For me, trying to emulate games like GoldenEye or Ocarina of Time results in a sound studdering, 5 frames per second, 300 pixel wide window of disapointment.
While I already own a Nintendo64, having to unhook my Gamecube, hookup the 64, and be limited to the games I already own kind of sucks. Sure there are lots of second hand game shops where I could get n64 games for a dime a dozen; but depending on their condition and all things considered, I'd rather have my NES+SNES+N64 all on one console.
With the power now available in these nextgen consoles, I'm glad all 3 contenders are offering the backwards compatability I've been wishing for for years. Just the thought of playing some SMB3, then in a matter of seconds be traversing Hyrule in Link to the Past, then jumping into a good ol round of multiplayer on GoldenEye, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.
Kudos Nintendo for continuing to give me reasons to believe in you.
If virus writers ever changed their tactics from one of "sneak in and just borrow their CPU cycles and bandwidth for my bot-net" to one of "let's infect, spread, then kick them in the nuts" people would take notice once again.
For the virus writers who use infected PCs for botnets, releasing a virus which goes as far as fscking the victims HDD is a waste of what could have been a perfectly useable zombie. Why do something that brings attention to the infection when stealth reeps greater rewards?
As for the virus writers who aren't looking to boost their ePenis with a bigger botnet, I too have often wondered why more malicious worms and viruses arent released. Perhaps its the fear that damage on the scale of totally erased HDDs will result in more attention from law enforcement and this put them, the writers, at greater risk.
In either case, while it's certainly a warzone of malicious code for unprepared computers connected to the internet, I'm certainly glad it hasn't reverted to a more destructive time; on the off case I'm affected before a patch or fix could be issued. Atleast now all I would have to worry about is unplugging my router, not sifting through piles of CDs looking for backups while quietly weeping at the thought of my more recent pr0n being lost:(.
Pity, then you might have actually had reasonable grounds to bitch upon. As it is, quality of stories aside, Slashdot is providing you and the rest of us unsubscribers a free service. If you don't like, save Slashdot some money and stop visiting.
Me, I'm hanging out for the mobile phone in a ring (perferably one which sends its audio signals through bone, so you literally stick your finger in your ear, talk into your ring, and away you go!)
Talk to the hand, 'cause the face don't wanna hear it!
Easy to mount in a home theatre type cabinet, while blending with the rest of the equipment giving a seemless sense of it being just another electronic appliance.
Many people like unobtrusive equipment. For them, this unit _is_ stylish.
My guess is that they would get a slight smack upside the head for not taking the time to read the system requirements on the box. Chances are it lists an internet connection is needed.
For a slightly less weak Xbox alternative, they could have taken a look at this. Of course the price alone puts it right next to a decent cheap desktop PC, but I'll be damned if it doesn't win out in sheer cool factor for modifications.
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Agreed. While already noted that if you wanted to play past titles that emulation was an option, for some of us it isn't.
Take my computer for an example, an aging Pentium 3@450mhz with 192mb of ram. For me, trying to emulate games like GoldenEye or Ocarina of Time results in a sound studdering, 5 frames per second, 300 pixel wide window of disapointment.
While I already own a Nintendo64, having to unhook my Gamecube, hookup the 64, and be limited to the games I already own kind of sucks. Sure there are lots of second hand game shops where I could get n64 games for a dime a dozen; but depending on their condition and all things considered, I'd rather have my NES+SNES+N64 all on one console.
With the power now available in these nextgen consoles, I'm glad all 3 contenders are offering the backwards compatability I've been wishing for for years. Just the thought of playing some SMB3, then in a matter of seconds be traversing Hyrule in Link to the Past, then jumping into a good ol round of multiplayer on GoldenEye, it makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside.
Kudos Nintendo for continuing to give me reasons to believe in you.
For the virus writers who use infected PCs for botnets, releasing a virus which goes as far as fscking the victims HDD is a waste of what could have been a perfectly useable zombie. Why do something that brings attention to the infection when stealth reeps greater rewards?
As for the virus writers who aren't looking to boost their ePenis with a bigger botnet, I too have often wondered why more malicious worms and viruses arent released. Perhaps its the fear that damage on the scale of totally erased HDDs will result in more attention from law enforcement and this put them, the writers, at greater risk.
In either case, while it's certainly a warzone of malicious code for unprepared computers connected to the internet, I'm certainly glad it hasn't reverted to a more destructive time; on the off case I'm affected before a patch or fix could be issued. Atleast now all I would have to worry about is unplugging my router, not sifting through piles of CDs looking for backups while quietly weeping at the thought of my more recent pr0n being lost :(.
Pity, then you might have actually had reasonable grounds to bitch upon. As it is, quality of stories aside, Slashdot is providing you and the rest of us unsubscribers a free service. If you don't like, save Slashdot some money and stop visiting.
*end rant*the Internets are serious business.
Seriously.
Talk to the hand, 'cause the face don't wanna hear it!
This will make a gorgeous wallpaper.
I'm rooting for Dreamcast.
Google Condoms - Stopping 8,058,044,651 sperm
Welcome to a better browsing experience.
Bizzaro Internet Explorer that is.
So very true. I remember I was talking to some ops on this channel calle-*NO CARRIER*
The sheer restraint from making mention of the gases on Uranus should not go unrewarded.
Its OK. Based on the recent events reguarding shares, 2005 will see SCO move one category over to 'In Rememberance...'
Very interesting, but I'm curious if there has been word yet on whether the worm is digitally signed?
Easy to mount in a home theatre type cabinet, while blending with the rest of the equipment giving a seemless sense of it being just another electronic appliance.
Many people like unobtrusive equipment. For them, this unit _is_ stylish.
From China? Never!
I license from Darl you insensitive clod!
When was the last time someone actually bothered to save porn to their harddrives?
http://www.gamespot.com/ds/action/supermariobrosds /screenindex.html
Definatly a nice twist on a classic.
With Norton Ghost of couse!
I was thinking of Monopoly.
My guess is that they would get a slight smack upside the head for not taking the time to read the system requirements on the box. Chances are it lists an internet connection is needed.
For a slightly less weak Xbox alternative, they could have taken a look at this. Of course the price alone puts it right next to a decent cheap desktop PC, but I'll be damned if it doesn't win out in sheer cool factor for modifications.