The Gamers Thread: PS3, PC, Wii, 360... pick your poison!!

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Wizard · #826 Post by **Wizard** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:13 pm

XBOX is the most popular system in the US
PS2 is the most popular in Japan and Overall in the world
GCN is not as popular

So nintendo is at a bit of a disadvantage but I think that eventually, maybe not at first, that it will be the leading console. PS3 second and XBOX last.

(I own all three systems and enjoy them all so don't think I am some knid of fanboy)

Angelus3K · #827 Post by **Angelus3K** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:20 pm

I would say that I'm more in favour of Playstation cos I love PS1 and PS2 but I wouldnt say I was a fanboy as I can easily seen benefits to other consoles etc which a fan boy would be blind to lol I have a GBA SP and I love that too.

But I just cant see Revolution being top of the charts in the next console war, its gonna have some GREAT features like being able to download previous games etc but the common person out there is just gonna go for Xbox or PS3 because its cool.

Nintendo products are generally seen as kids stuff and average Joe Bloggs would rather get a PS3/Xbox that isnt gonna have Mario running around the screen when his mates come over for some beers.

PS3 and Xbox just have that kind of iconic "MTV" coolness about them, and for that reason I dont see Nintendo being top of the pops anytime soon, at least in the console war. They may beat Xbox 360 but I cant see Sony moving aside from the number 1 spot for them.

Sony has been at the top for 2 whole generations and the public knows this.

(Least thats what I think, but we'll see what happens ;))

Wizard wrote:Like I said in the other thread, I have all three systems but I like GCN the most. That is why I bought the DS. Also, because it is cheaper ;)
But at school, all the "cool kids" have PSPs, so I am discriminated. LOL
I only know one kid in my school that has a DS.

Exactly my point lol

Wizard · #828 Post by **Wizard** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:26 pm

I see what you mean
I don't think that REVOLUTION will win at lauch time.
I think they will slowly ease their way into 1st
PS3 then, think will be RIGHTa t its tail.
And XBOX (i refuse to use the loser name 360) lagging behind.

But I can't wait to see.

I will buy them all but I just think I am gonna enjoy NR more then the others, cause I love nintendo games.

I will probably only play XBOX when I have Halo 3 on it. LOL

Angelus3K · #829 Post by **Angelus3K** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:35 pm

Yea it would be cool to download and play Super Mario Bros 3 on the Revolution, but I could just play it on the PS3 with a Snes emulator same as I can with the PS2.

But I've no doubt Revolution will be something special, note they havnt released pics/details of the controller I bet its gonna be a weird one lol.

One thing I dont get is that all next gen consoles use Mac PowerPC based CPU's which is fine but Microsoft powering their Xbox with a Mac CPU!! Its just sounds funny!!

Wizard · #830 Post by **Wizard** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:37 pm

Microsoft owns part of mac

Angelus3K · #831 Post by **Angelus3K** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:49 pm

Well there you go lol.

I suppose they just thought, "Cant beat'em, Buy'em".

Wizard · #832 Post by **Wizard** » Wed May 25, 2005 9:52 pm

They have enough money too
And to give every person in the company a $100 bill to wipe the sweat of their brows after their work day

Brainiac · #833 Post by **Brainiac** » Fri May 27, 2005 2:25 am

It's unlikely X-Box will disappear anytime soon, simply because Microsoft has the financial resources to absorb all the losses the system hands them. The original has not yet made to company any money, unlike both PS2 and GameCube.

Spikey · #834 Post by **Spikey** » Fri May 27, 2005 4:13 pm

Bought Starfox: Assault and a yellow GC controller on import (yeah Nintendo Europe sucks), just so I continue playing. Anticipating the Twilight Princess as well of course.

Brainiac wrote:It's unlikely X-Box will disappear anytime soon, simply because Microsoft has the financial resources to absorb all the losses the system hands them. The original has not yet made to company any money, unlike both PS2 and GameCube.

Can anybody spell sunk cost?

Vildern · #835 Post by **Vildern** » Fri May 27, 2005 4:21 pm

*Vildern thoroughly reads the last 10 posts*

Sega's Mega Drive (aka Genesis) is the best console on this side of existence. Or, at least, it was :hat

Angelus3K · #836 Post by **Angelus3K** » Fri May 27, 2005 5:21 pm

Vildern wrote:*Vildern thoroughly reads the last 10 posts*

Sega's Mega Drive (aka Genesis) is the best console on this side of existence. Or, at least, it was :hat

Yep, Megadrive and Snes are real classic consoles!

I'm so glad they live on through emulation, there's so many brilliant games for both systems!

Angelus3K · #837 Post by **Angelus3K** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:17 pm

Like the new title says what are YOU playing at the moment??

Me? Well take a lookie:

Shadow of Rome - PS2

Batman Begins - PS2

Samurai Western - PS2

LEGO: Star Wars - PS2

Yoshi's Island - GBA

LEGO: Star Wars - GBA

Not really playing anything on PC atm.

Apart from this

So, what are you playing? Be nice if you could link to the games like I did to IGN or any other gaming site.

Klytos · #838 Post by **Klytos** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 1:38 pm

I'm currently playing Bard's Tale on the PS2. Great game, and a great drinking song in the pub at the start. Totally loving the game.

As to the console war with the next generation of machines. PS3 will win. It just seems to me that many more games are available on the PS consoles. There's nothing wrong with the X-Box, but the game selection is not on the store shelf as compared to the PS2. Game Cube was a hunk of shit. Nintendo will have to impress me greatly to get me interested in the new machine.

Alias · #839 Post by **Alias** » Sat Jun 11, 2005 1:39 pm

Well Im currently replaying Half Life 1, opposing force, blue shift and Half Life 2. To be honest those are the only really good games I know of now a days to play. I plan to start the tomb raider series over I've bidded on all 7 titles and plan to start on one and work my way up like all games. ;)

BTW, The new coldplay album rocks! :smokin

Klytos · #840 Post by **Klytos** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:14 am

Alias wrote:BTW, The new coldplay album rocks! :smokin

Yeah it does man!

Alias · #841 Post by **Alias** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:50 pm

Swallowed by the Sea by Coldplay, that song makes me cry. :o :p

Angelus3K · #842 Post by **Angelus3K** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 7:17 pm

Speed of Sound is my fave track from the album at the moment.

Klytos · #843 Post by **Klytos** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 3:53 am

Angelus3K wrote:Speed of Sound is my fave track from the album at the moment.

Yeah would agree with that.

Alias · #844 Post by **Alias** » Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:49 pm

I was watching Gamer TV the other day and Quake 4 and Starcraft Ghost look to me smash hits for sure. I cant wait to play them. I plan to get the Xbox 2. Never had a consol before, but Starcraft is only coming out for Xbox. :\

Klytos · #845 Post by **Klytos** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 10:50 am

I love my Sony. If it was legal I would marry it.

(Please note I wouldn't marry my console for two reasons. Firstly it would be a little weird introducing my partner to my friends and family. Secondly, and more importantly, the holes are too small!)

Quest For Glory Fan · #846 Post by **Quest For Glory Fan** » Wed Jun 22, 2005 11:06 pm

I'm playing QFG over right now but I'm having trouble exporting from the first one.

I also tend to play through Max Payne 1 and 2 again because I just love the way it's written.

I am still playing Metal Gear Solid 2 Sons Of Liberty and I've decided to wait until Metal Gear Solid 3 Substance till I buy it. I feel I kind of missed out with SOL so the choice to wait has been made, also I didn't have the cash when Snake Eater came out and I've already played it a bunch.

Other than that though I've been playing Lemmings and Final Fantasy VI on my SNES.

My brother was wondering if the Revolution downloads will cost anything. Does anyone know?

Alias · #847 Post by **Alias** » Thu Jun 23, 2005 8:29 am

I cant wait for Tomb Raider Legend to come out this winter. I've been waiting for a new sequel for ages. Apparently, it will focus on Laura's background, and how/why she became a relic hunter. Cant wait.

Quest For Glory Fan · #848 Post by **Quest For Glory Fan** » Fri Jun 24, 2005 12:15 am

Has anyone ever played Fallout? I'm installing the second one now I just found it is it not a great RPG? I simply love games with good stories. Infact every game I like is for the story now that I think about it, that's probably why I hate First Person Shooters

Charlemagne · #849 Post by **Charlemagne** » Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:55 pm

I've just begun my fourth (or is it fifth? sixth?) attempt to complete Baldur's Gate II. I know. I suck.

Quest For Glory Fan · #850 Post by **Quest For Glory Fan** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:42 am

heh I installed that game yesterday! still haven't gotten around to playing it though I can't stop playing Fallout2 It's just killing my life.

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