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Fun Stuff => CLIKC => Topic started by: BS on 06 Oct 2007, 09:29
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I just sold my Playstation 2 and all it's accessories to Fry's for $160. I'm selling my Gamecube and stereo today. And why, might you ask?
XBOX 360
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bet you'll feel like a genius in 3 months when it breaks!
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Umm..
ps2 KINDA is better than a 360.. In terms of games
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For now, sure. But effectively the relevant PS2 releases ended a few months ago, and from now on all of the big, modern releases are on the newer platforms.
However, I will suggest to everyone considering on buying a 360: Wait about a month. Microsoft has recently put into an effect a hardware revision that shrunk the size of the processor chips in order to reduce power consumption and heat, and the heat problem is what's causing the dreaded Red Ring of Death. However, they are just shipping them off to retailers now (or they just started recently), so the old models have to sell out of stock before they're replaced. Halo 3 is moving a bunch of 360s because for better or for worse people love them some Halo, so if you wait a few weeks for that hype to die down and pick up a 360 at the end of this month or early November, you should be able to snag one of the newer, more reliable models but still be able to actually find one since it'll be a couple of weeks before the holiday shopping madness starts.
That's just my protip for all the consumers out there.
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people love them some Halo
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I thought it was obvious that I was making that ridiculous grammatical error on purpose. If not... yeah.
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It was obvious. You just phrased it marvelously.
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WITH THIS I COMMENCE FORUM CIRCLE-JERK '07
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For now, sure. But effectively the relevant PS2 releases ended a few months ago, and from now on all of the big, modern releases are on the newer platforms.
However, I will suggest to everyone considering on buying a 360: Wait about a month. Microsoft has recently put into an effect a hardware revision that shrunk the size of the processor chips in order to reduce power consumption and heat, and the heat problem is what's causing the dreaded Red Ring of Death. However, they are just shipping them off to retailers now (or they just started recently), so the old models have to sell out of stock before they're replaced. Halo 3 is moving a bunch of 360s because for better or for worse people love them some Halo, so if you wait a few weeks for that hype to die down and pick up a 360 at the end of this month or early November, you should be able to snag one of the newer, more reliable models but still be able to actually find one since it'll be a couple of weeks before the holiday shopping madness starts.
That's just my protip for all the consumers out there.
oh shit.. I just bought mine...
NOT FOR HALO! BWAHAHAHAHA!
but anyway..
shit..
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Apparently, all of the Halo special edition consoles have the Falcon chip in them, so you'll be good to go for those.
That said, I bought an elite in July and I haven't had any problems so far. Just make sure to give it proper ventilation.
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See I would have done what the op did without thinking I was an idiot. Forza is clearly a better game than the equivalent ps2 release (that'd be what gt4?).
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I am contemplating putting my purchase off until the gpu die shrink comes through also, but seeing as I am not sure exactly how long that will take until it's released I am really in two minds about the whole deal.
I'd just up and buy a Halo edition console for the ensured Falcon, but then people might think I liked Halo. Ugh.
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It doesn't concern any of you that the Falcon Chips are manufactured by Cyberdine?
Oh that's just dandy.
I've had an XBox 360 since launch, and no problems so far except for two games (out of about 20) that caused the occasional read error (stupid Prey). Unfortunately, ever since I beat Bioshock this marvel of 5g is being used:
60% Bomberman
10% Catan
10% Golden Axe
20% Teh Haloz & assorted other
Which means that 80% of the time it is providing me with slightly more oomph than an SNES. Yay! Of course, when Rock Band comes out, that's all going to change . . . .
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Apparently, all of the Halo special edition consoles have the Falcon chip in them, so you'll be good to go for those.
That said, I bought an elite in July and I haven't had any problems so far. Just make sure to give it proper ventilation.
"BREATHE, DAMMIT, BREATHE! "We're osing him!" "Bring in the O2 mask!" "DON'T YOU DIE ON ME! "Sir, He's gone. "CHIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEF!!"
Aside from that, I decided to instantly go get my PS2 back. Why? Because I'll wait until I can buy a 360 AND keep my PS2 and Stereo.
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What's wrong with Halo? It's only bad if you consider it
a) the best game ever
b) the first fps ever
c) the only game on 360
there are kids on every game, so i dont really think you can say that. good games get popular. popular games are played by lots of people.
i think its a great game, ive had a lot of fun playing with friends, and this one looks really awesome.
that said, i wish i had an HDTV, id sell my wii in an instant to get forza2 and halo3.
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Quasi-on-topic, my 360, bought near launch, has never had any problems either. Just lucky I guess.
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bet you'll feel like a genius in 3 months when it breaks!
Like my Playstation 2 did? I sent it back twice because the disk drive broke twice and left my system unable to read any Playstation 2 games, Playstation 1 games, CDs, or DVDs. Then it broke a third time and I gave up. It is probably out of warranty now and getting it fixed costs $100 which could buy me a newer model. So far the XBox 360 that I bought last year has not only never had the Red Ring of Death but it actually felt cool to the touch after being on for a week. I must be doing something wrong. I only had to get it replaced when a firmware problem, possibly from a botched download, caused my USB port to suddenly be incompatible with my USB flash drive which is a mild annoyance compared to having my system lose the ability to play any video games at all like my PS2 which is sitting in a drawer long forgotten.
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Yeah, I should note that I've had my 360 since last August and it still works completely fine. I just thought I should bring the new chipset addition to people's attention.
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What's wrong with Halo?
I don't like it.
i think its a great game
That's great! I don't!
But seriously, I am not looking to get into an argument. I just don't like it.
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Also: http://www.dailytech.com/Report+Xbox+360+Jasper+With+65nm+GPU+Not+Due+Until+August+2008/article9248.htm
Looks like the gpu isn't being shrunk until August '08 now, so I guess it's time to grab a Falcon
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Also: http://www.dailytech.com/Report+Xbox+360+Jasper+With+65nm+GPU+Not+Due+Until+August+2008/article9248.htm
Looks like the gpu isn't being shrunk until August '08 now, so I guess it's time to grab a Falcon
Augh, that sucks bigtime. I was going to get mine at the end of November. (A Premium.) Wal-Mart 20% Christmas discount on one item = $70 saved.
But fuck that if it's just going to RROD. I guess I could just get the extended warranty.
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You do realize that it has a 3 year warranty right?
At most you spend a couple of weeks without it if it does go out on ya. Not a bad deal considering you will have saved $70. That and the fact that not everyone has had issues with it.
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I just sold my Playstation 2 and all it's accessories to Fry's for $160. I'm selling my Gamecube and stereo today. And why, might you ask?
XBOX 360
no offense dude :P but that IS kind of dumb. I personally don't plan on getting any of the new systems because I have no real reason to do so. I rented a PS3 in order to play Sonic: Next Generation [which I REALLY enjoyed], and I plan on renting a Wii when Smash Bros Brawl comes out. Renting ;) it's the real way to go
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My car is breaking down, and what do I spend my paychecks on.
A 360 and a high def tv.
Not for Halo3 (Though I do own it.....stupid friend at gamestop with his stupid "You will get this game" and me being all like "Badurrrr duh, ok"). I wanted to play Bioshock. And the Orange Box. And Mass Effect, and AC. And Rock Band, guitar hero, and a bunch of other games.
also, Live arcade has streets of rage 2 with online co-op. ONLINE CO-OP! That is enough to warrant a purchase.
Streets of Rage 2 is hella awesome.
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MC: I'm a Sonic freak, and from what I've seen of the game, I'm not inspired to play it, though I do like the return to the Sonic Adventure feel it has.
Also, SoR2 IS hella awesome, and has one of the sweetest soundtracks EVER.
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Umm..
ps2 KINDA is better than a 360.. In terms of games
You dumb twat, of course the ps2 is gonna have a larger library and possibly better games. The PS2 has been out for years longer than the 360. NOt to mention that the ratio of EPIC games to Shitty Ones is a lot higher on the PS2 for that same reason. That had to be one of the most obvious statements I've ever heard of my life.
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Yo, new meat. Running around calling people names is reserved for the upperclassmen. Establish yourself before being a shitcock.
Alternately: Go read the forum rules.
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MC: I'm a Sonic freak, and from what I've seen of the game, I'm not inspired to play it, though I do like the return to the Sonic Adventure feel it has.
Also, SoR2 IS hella awesome, and has one of the sweetest soundtracks EVER.
SA2 was probably my favorite and it will probably be hard to beat in my oppionion. SH was incredably well-done and super hard mode is insanely addicting. Shadow The Hedgehog was cool but it seemed incredably out of place. i never thought I'd see a sonic game have charecters carry guns.... it was fun though never the less.
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Umm..
ps2 KINDA is better than a 360.. In terms of games
You dumb twat, of course the ps2 is gonna have a larger library and possibly better games. The PS2 has been out for years longer than the 360. NOt to mention that the ratio of EPIC games to Shitty Ones is a lot higher on the PS2 for that same reason. That had to be one of the most obvious statements I've ever heard of my life.
Um, excuse me ?? I think everyone on these forums agree, that I've done some pretty stupid things. But, calling someone with higher stars than me a "Dumb Twat" is beyond stupid. I made my statement, AND YOU AGREED! Yet I still get "dumb twat"? Think before you post.
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Umm..
ps2 KINDA is better than a 360.. In terms of games
You dumb twat, of course the ps2 is gonna have a larger library and possibly better games. The PS2 has been out for years longer than the 360. NOt to mention that the ratio of EPIC games to Shitty Ones is a lot higher on the PS2 for that same reason. That had to be one of the most obvious statements I've ever heard of my life.
Um, excuse me ?? I think everyone on these forums agree, that I've done some pretty stupid things. But, calling someone with higher stars than me a "Dumb Twat" is beyond stupid. I made my statement, AND YOU AGREED! Yet I still get "dumb twat"? Think before you post.
well it's self-defeating BECAUSE the PS2 has been out longer! You will sell more to get less in the long run... and plus you'll have to WAIT for the 360 games and who knows if they will suck or not. God forbid another Gamecube exprence! I bought a gamecube and the only reason I don't regret it is because of smash bros melee and a few other games I like. Personally i don't get it... Why sell so much stuff to get the new systems?? it's idiotic. The new systems are gonna be like $50 in 5 years anyways :|
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The 360 has already got enough third-party support to prevent it from being another Gamecube. If any system will be the Gamecube this generation, it'll be the PS3, if it lags behind in install base long enough where it's no longer feasible to support it.