You can buy a PS3 and a couple of games for $200? As for having to upgrading a dual core with a GF 8800... I'm able to play most games on medium-high settings with the below listed specs.
2.66 Ghz P4 1.5 Gig ram Radeon X1950 512ram
You are either sorely mistaken or lying. No one outside of the idiots who buy from Alienware are spending nearly what you claim.
I'm sorry, but you're wrong if you think Psychonauts is a children's game. The 'cartoony' appearance hides a deeper, darker feel. Remember the kid that blows up squirrels because they won't shut up?
Actually, the majority of women prefer games like Bejeweled or Soduko. For women that play 'traditional' genres; I expect that many are more interested in the story than the gameplay. Look at the movies that are popular with women. In terms of men, it varies, but the younger crowds seem to prefer fast paced games that require little strategy. There are, of course, exceptions to that.
I REALLY tried to like vagrant story. I've played through the first couple of hours three or four times and I just can not stand the need to change your weapon depending on the enemy. It's a neat idea, but it's extremely frustrating when you run into an enemy that you can not beat because you haven't honed your weapons correctly.
BioShock did a really nice job with this. They keep a log of all audio journals that you pick up. Select one to read it and the audio will start to play. Very nice implementation.
Once again. They are not free. They're included in the package and the package costs money. I'm not whining any more. I'm simply not giving any more of my money to Valve until they learn how to reasonably price episodic content.
Ep1 was $20 USD. Orange box is $45 USD. The fact is, Valve saw a chance to gouge loyal customers to make a quick buck. Episodic content was supposed to be quick and cheap. 0/2.
Same here. I've already resolved not to purchase anything else from steam until they finish Ep3. I might come back and take a look at what they're offering, but I highly doubt it. This just smacks of gouging. Maybe they tell us to get a second job to pay for it.
Agreed. I also will not be purchasing Anything else from Valve for awhile. I might come back when they finish Ep3. I already own HL1, HL2 and Ep1. I'm not going to buy them again just to 'save money'.
I never said it was a 1080p Samsung. There was a 42" 1080i Westinghouse on sale at Best Buy for ~$1400 and I believe there was an equivalent Samsung for about the same price. These people will NEVER see the difference between 1080i and 1080p, so why should they spend an extra $1000? In my opinion, Sony no longer deserves the high end pricing that their then quality products used to warrant.
You're mistaken if you think I'm trolling. My reasoning is very simple.
1. My personal experience with Sony electronics has taught me to avoid them for other brands. It seems like we are still expected to pay high end pricing while receiving a lower quality product.
2. All of the other crap that they have participated in. RIAA member, 'root kits', exploding batteries, etc.
I think it really is a matter of perspective. I am primarily a PC gamer and was disappointed with the Xbox controls when I initially started playing. My friends raved like it was the end all of console shooters. In my opinion, the thing that sold Halo was the same thing that sold Golden eye. Good controls (for a console) and the opportunity to laugh at your friend's face when you pull of an amazing kill. Other than that, I agree with the other posters; highly over-rated.
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Agreed. Like many people, I didn't purchase a DVD player until they hit $99. It comes down to return on your dollar.
I personally like Netflix. 5 stars, but it translates into:
Hated it
Didn't like it
Liked it
Really liked it
Loved it
You're giving up PC gaming because you didn't read the requirements? Brilliant.
You can buy a PS3 and a couple of games for $200? As for having to upgrading a dual core with a GF 8800... I'm able to play most games on medium-high settings with the below listed specs.
2.66 Ghz P4
1.5 Gig ram
Radeon X1950 512ram
You are either sorely mistaken or lying. No one outside of the idiots who buy from Alienware are spending nearly what you claim.
Grandma? Maybe not. Housewife in her 40s? Hell yes! Some of the best selling titles are games like Bejeweled.
;p
BTW, your family has issues if Grandma is in her 40s...
Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc and The Incredibles are beautiful on an HD set. Having said that, I own a Wii and a PC. Gameplay over beauty and all that.
I'm sorry, but you're wrong if you think Psychonauts is a children's game. The 'cartoony' appearance hides a deeper, darker feel. Remember the kid that blows up squirrels because they won't shut up?
*spoilers*
I was so disgusted by him that made him eat a wrench as soon as I completed his masterpiece. Doh!
Actually, the majority of women prefer games like Bejeweled or Soduko. For women that play 'traditional' genres; I expect that many are more interested in the story than the gameplay. Look at the movies that are popular with women. In terms of men, it varies, but the younger crowds seem to prefer fast paced games that require little strategy. There are, of course, exceptions to that.
You've obviously never had a nice Goomba sandwich. mmmmm.
This is like asking why some people prefer red or white wine. It's simply a matter of taste. I happen to enjoy both FPS and RTS games.
1.) Console games in four years will not look as good as PC games. Console hardware ages and there are only so many programming tricks to find.
2.) For the price of a PS3, you can upgrade your PC into a beast of a gaming machine.
I purchased a Wii ($250) and a new 512 meg video card ($200) and I am able to play everything on the market including Bioshock on high settings.
2.66GHz P4
1 gig ram
Radion x1950 512meg
You're sadly mistaken and most anti-PCers on slashdot spread quite a bit of fud regarding what you need to play PC games.
I've seen it around Chicago and Detroit.
I REALLY tried to like vagrant story. I've played through the first couple of hours three or four times and I just can not stand the need to change your weapon depending on the enemy. It's a neat idea, but it's extremely frustrating when you run into an enemy that you can not beat because you haven't honed your weapons correctly.
BioShock did a really nice job with this. They keep a log of all audio journals that you pick up. Select one to read it and the audio will start to play. Very nice implementation.
That's an excellent point. Perhaps it's not that we're playing games, but that we are seen as wasting our time.
Once again. They are not free. They're included in the package and the package costs money. I'm not whining any more. I'm simply not giving any more of my money to Valve until they learn how to reasonably price episodic content.
Ep1 was $20 USD. Orange box is $45 USD. The fact is, Valve saw a chance to gouge loyal customers to make a quick buck. Episodic content was supposed to be quick and cheap. 0/2.
Same here. I've already resolved not to purchase anything else from steam until they finish Ep3. I might come back and take a look at what they're offering, but I highly doubt it. This just smacks of gouging. Maybe they tell us to get a second job to pay for it.
Agreed. I also will not be purchasing Anything else from Valve for awhile. I might come back when they finish Ep3. I already own HL1, HL2 and Ep1. I'm not going to buy them again just to 'save money'.
Isn't Ep1 still $20 on steam? What makes you think that it's going to drop in price?
Many towns have noise ordinances, but there are only so many police (thankfully).
I never said it was a 1080p Samsung. There was a 42" 1080i Westinghouse on sale at Best Buy for ~$1400 and I believe there was an equivalent Samsung for about the same price. These people will NEVER see the difference between 1080i and 1080p, so why should they spend an extra $1000? In my opinion, Sony no longer deserves the high end pricing that their then quality products used to warrant.
You're mistaken if you think I'm trolling. My reasoning is very simple.
1. My personal experience with Sony electronics has taught me to avoid them for other brands. It seems like we are still expected to pay high end pricing while receiving a lower quality product.
2. All of the other crap that they have participated in. RIAA member, 'root kits', exploding batteries, etc.
You may disagree, but it is my honest opinion.
I think it really is a matter of perspective. I am primarily a PC gamer and was disappointed with the Xbox controls when I initially started playing. My friends raved like it was the end all of console shooters. In my opinion, the thing that sold Halo was the same thing that sold Golden eye. Good controls (for a console) and the opportunity to laugh at your friend's face when you pull of an amazing kill. Other than that, I agree with the other posters; highly over-rated.