Very true, that is the best way to get the most popular console. For those that want to get a good idea of which will carry the most games, the listed information is important. It's not important to you or I, but it is to them. Personally, I'd like to see an interview with Bethesda to find out where the hell Fallout 3 is!
I disagree. Many of my coworkers own PS2 and were fairly interested when I mentioned that the PS3 was coming out. Out of the 10 or so that I talked to, zero went looking for one after I mentioned that it was $500-600. I believe over half of these people purchased the PS2 on or near launch. I would say that price makes a HUGE difference to the average consumer.
I rented V on the recommendation of a friend. Wasn't really interested, but he raved about it. I bought him a 6 pack and asked for another recommendation.
I haven't played a NEW FF game since FF7. I've heard good things about X, but 8 soured my interest in the entire series. However, I'm loving FFIV Advance on my DS:Lite and am looking forward to finally being able to try FF3. Square its grip on me a long time ago.
And that would be two great uses of the processing power of a PS3. I suppose I should have framed my question as "for the average linux user". I do appreciate the input though.
**Disclaimer: I have limited experience with Linux**
Ignoring the cell, is there a reason to use the PS3 instead of a PC? I've never run into any distro that is hugely processor intensive. I'm guessing most of us have a cast of 500 Mhz PC that would work fine for tinkering so that you could avoid the $600 entry fee.
The ambulance chasing lawyers have created a 'get rich by suing' mentality. I blame both the lawyer and the idiot that thinks that's it acceptable. It's sad that lawsuits have become an acceptable factor in American business.
I used to get PC Mag and a few others for the demos. Then they starting releasing them online. No need for magazines anymore. Now, they release demos several months after the game ships if they even bother to create one. On a side note, you can get most magazines for free if you do a little searching.
Agreed. So far, the only useful item has been the shop. I really don't have the time for online gaming like I used to, but I would love to be able to jump on SSB for a few minutes and pummel someone that's half a world away. Nintendo needs to reduce the pricing on the classic games and get their online philosophy worked out.
Actually, no, someone didn't need to say it. Some people enjoy cutesy anime RPGs. Some people enjoy fast paced, guns blazing FPSs and some people enjoy most genres. Simply because you don't care for something doesn't mean you represent anything more than yourself. Grow up and stop being such a nationalist pig.
I saw a horror film last year (forget which one) and a parent brought in a very small child. Blood gushes, child cries and the parent tells the kid to shut up and watch the movie. The child continued to whimper and cry until people started telling the parent to take the kid out. The parent finally grabs the kid and starts walking out. Right before they get to the door, the parent starts whacking the kid on the ass and yelling at her for making him miss the movie.
I seem to remember the promise of a six month development window. Lower costs, shorter development, tighter story! All I've seen is that my cost is the same or higher, I'm still waiting for Ep2 and while Ep1 was tight, it was extremely limited. It didn't feel like it had the depth that Half Life 2 did. I should have waited until all of the episodes were out.
Disclaimer: I never played SiN. How do we lose less? If we paid for part of a game (one episode) and the developer closes the project, we will never get to see the end. This seems like a huge slap in the face.
Kingdom Hearts 2? I played through 1. I even took a solid whack at Sepheroth. The story was fairly solid, but the controls turned me off to even attempting 2.
I got SBC DSL before they merged. My one year $15/month contract expired and AT&T hiked my rate to $50/month. I called and told them I wanted the same deal for another year, they quibbled a bit and finally agreed a a lifetime price of $20/month. Contract pricing screws the people who don't bother making a call.
"(MMO) games, which some industry watchers regard as the future of video games."
If that's the case, the industry will lose this gamer. I don't have the time, energy or interest to even look at a MMOG. I played several MUDS while attending highschool and college, but they simply do note appeal to me any more. I think there will always be a place for MMOGs, but I doubt that they are the future. Maybe that's my inner geezer speaking.
I normally enjoy RTSs as well, but stopped playing after AoE3. I picked up the beta for Supreme commander... I'm not sure if I'm rusty or it is simply insanely difficult. Either way; I still haven't won a skirmish.
"people do not want to stay alone at home"
Speak for yourself. I don't have time to try to arrange to meet friends online and I don't really enjoy random fragging anymore. Quick, short games have been my main stay for quite a while now. When I do play a RTS or FPS, I would rather have the ability to save and walk away at a moments notice.
I'll wait till the Pro is $200-250 off the shelf. Plus, I figure MS will eventually do away with the online fee, so I don't mind waiting. I've never paid to play online, so I'm not going to start now.
I love the Wii and can not wait to see what 2007 brings for it. I'll still probably pick up a 360 or PS3 once they hit about 200-250, but the current entry price is simply to high.
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Very true, that is the best way to get the most popular console. For those that want to get a good idea of which will carry the most games, the listed information is important. It's not important to you or I, but it is to them. Personally, I'd like to see an interview with Bethesda to find out where the hell Fallout 3 is!
V for Vendetta. Still on my DVR actually.
I disagree. Many of my coworkers own PS2 and were fairly interested when I mentioned that the PS3 was coming out. Out of the 10 or so that I talked to, zero went looking for one after I mentioned that it was $500-600. I believe over half of these people purchased the PS2 on or near launch. I would say that price makes a HUGE difference to the average consumer.
I rented V on the recommendation of a friend. Wasn't really interested, but he raved about it. I bought him a 6 pack and asked for another recommendation.
I haven't played a NEW FF game since FF7. I've heard good things about X, but 8 soured my interest in the entire series. However, I'm loving FFIV Advance on my DS:Lite and am looking forward to finally being able to try FF3. Square its grip on me a long time ago.
And that would be two great uses of the processing power of a PS3. I suppose I should have framed my question as "for the average linux user". I do appreciate the input though.
**Disclaimer: I have limited experience with Linux** Ignoring the cell, is there a reason to use the PS3 instead of a PC? I've never run into any distro that is hugely processor intensive. I'm guessing most of us have a cast of 500 Mhz PC that would work fine for tinkering so that you could avoid the $600 entry fee.
The ambulance chasing lawyers have created a 'get rich by suing' mentality. I blame both the lawyer and the idiot that thinks that's it acceptable. It's sad that lawsuits have become an acceptable factor in American business.
I used to get PC Mag and a few others for the demos. Then they starting releasing them online. No need for magazines anymore. Now, they release demos several months after the game ships if they even bother to create one. On a side note, you can get most magazines for free if you do a little searching.
Agreed. So far, the only useful item has been the shop. I really don't have the time for online gaming like I used to, but I would love to be able to jump on SSB for a few minutes and pummel someone that's half a world away. Nintendo needs to reduce the pricing on the classic games and get their online philosophy worked out.
Actually, no, someone didn't need to say it. Some people enjoy cutesy anime RPGs. Some people enjoy fast paced, guns blazing FPSs and some people enjoy most genres. Simply because you don't care for something doesn't mean you represent anything more than yourself. Grow up and stop being such a nationalist pig.
Drugs, rock & roll, sex. Nothing at all that Jack would object to.
I saw a horror film last year (forget which one) and a parent brought in a very small child. Blood gushes, child cries and the parent tells the kid to shut up and watch the movie. The child continued to whimper and cry until people started telling the parent to take the kid out. The parent finally grabs the kid and starts walking out. Right before they get to the door, the parent starts whacking the kid on the ass and yelling at her for making him miss the movie.
Jack, focus on the parents.
I seem to remember the promise of a six month development window. Lower costs, shorter development, tighter story! All I've seen is that my cost is the same or higher, I'm still waiting for Ep2 and while Ep1 was tight, it was extremely limited. It didn't feel like it had the depth that Half Life 2 did. I should have waited until all of the episodes were out.
Disclaimer: I never played SiN. How do we lose less? If we paid for part of a game (one episode) and the developer closes the project, we will never get to see the end. This seems like a huge slap in the face.
Kingdom Hearts 2? I played through 1. I even took a solid whack at Sepheroth. The story was fairly solid, but the controls turned me off to even attempting 2.
I got SBC DSL before they merged. My one year $15/month contract expired and AT&T hiked my rate to $50/month. I called and told them I wanted the same deal for another year, they quibbled a bit and finally agreed a a lifetime price of $20/month. Contract pricing screws the people who don't bother making a call.
"(MMO) games, which some industry watchers regard as the future of video games."
If that's the case, the industry will lose this gamer. I don't have the time, energy or interest to even look at a MMOG. I played several MUDS while attending highschool and college, but they simply do note appeal to me any more. I think there will always be a place for MMOGs, but I doubt that they are the future. Maybe that's my inner geezer speaking.
I normally enjoy RTSs as well, but stopped playing after AoE3. I picked up the beta for Supreme commander... I'm not sure if I'm rusty or it is simply insanely difficult. Either way; I still haven't won a skirmish.
I believe it was started by a conservative Christian, then sold off.
"people do not want to stay alone at home" Speak for yourself. I don't have time to try to arrange to meet friends online and I don't really enjoy random fragging anymore. Quick, short games have been my main stay for quite a while now. When I do play a RTS or FPS, I would rather have the ability to save and walk away at a moments notice.
Not true. My right hand goes numb when I play my DS lite.
I'll wait till the Pro is $200-250 off the shelf. Plus, I figure MS will eventually do away with the online fee, so I don't mind waiting. I've never paid to play online, so I'm not going to start now.
I love the Wii and can not wait to see what 2007 brings for it. I'll still probably pick up a 360 or PS3 once they hit about 200-250, but the current entry price is simply to high.
I tried to hit the shop channel last night and my Wii sat at the connecting screen for about 35 minutes before I pulled the power cord.