noblesmelissa 0 #51 November 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteArticle: Xbox 360 Very Unstable Of course. Shit is crashing a burning all over the place. That is the reason I never get systems RIGHT away. Well, that and I will not spend nearly a grand for a fucking video game console. Not when I got about 12 games sitting on my table for PS2 and Gamecube that have not been completed yet. That does not even include the Xbox I haven't bought yet! Plus, did you see the prices of the new XBox games? They were going for 60-70 dollars at EBGames. I mean, damn. RULE: Wait and buy used. You won't miss anything. There are still people online playing fucking Halo 1 and even Quake for the the PC. So, its not you are gonna miss anything. Awww...don't steal my sunshine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noblesmelissa 0 #52 November 28, 2005 QuoteI bought the regular XBOX last year, and got a warranty with Best Buy that lets me exchange it for a 360. Planning on doing that this week AWESOME!! How did you swing that deal? Im not the video game fanatic in the house but the hubby decided last year that one xbox in the house was not enough so we have two... for the kids, of course, he says... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noblesmelissa 0 #53 November 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteI heard it's the power supplies (again). One of the solutions to stop the Xbox 360 stablity is to hang the power supplies in mid air, or put a fan blowing at the power supply. Or prop it on the edges of an open box so that the bottom can cool itself. I don't think Microsoft did real-life testing of Xbox power supplies in the overheated crevice behind a very warm TV set... ROFL yeah they just kept it in a 0 kelvin room whilst testing, come on. You can do as much testing as you like you sell millions of a product in a few days the failure rate gives a very skewed perspective. Personally I think you are gonna be a very very popular mum come xmas day. Thank you!! I told my 8 year old (who really wants one!) that people are crazy to spend that much money on those things. I also told him people had to be insane to stand in line that long for a dumb video game system... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #54 November 28, 2005 Thats just cruel, reverse psychology on an 8 year old, St Nick would be so proud Still $400 and a long time queing who cares if its gonna have a few niggles with the system, come xmas day is that 8 year old (or the 30 year old) gonna give a flying ****?__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #55 November 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteI got a chance to play my friend's 360 last night... wasn't too impressed Let's hope PS3 is a lot better. Didn't get to play, but watched others play at EB yesterday. For $400, also not impressed. What is with all the hype around the 360? Isn't it just xbox version 1.5? They rushed a minor upgrade out (faster processor, graphics upgrade) in time for the holidays, and then created an artificial shortage of machines to help with the hype. And now (shock) they have overheating problems. Yes, anyone who pays more than retail for it needs help. And why wait in line for 20 hours? In a week you'll be able to walk into any electronics store and pick one up.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #56 November 28, 2005 Best Buy was offering a warranty plan that let me return the XBOX and wireless controllers for a complete refund within two years. The next-gen xbox was due out six months later (but really took a year and a half). So I get all my money back. I have to pay the difference for the higher price of the 360, but it should be only about $100. Scratch the idea of getting one this week - it looks like everyone's sold out. Maybe in January Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noblesmelissa 0 #57 November 28, 2005 QuoteThats just cruel, reverse psychology on an 8 year old, St Nick would be so proud I do what I can... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #58 November 28, 2005 Judging by what I saw at my friend's place... I'd say something more like XBox 1.1. It's pretty lame. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noblesmelissa 0 #59 November 28, 2005 QuoteJudging by what I saw at my friend's place... I'd say something more like XBox 1.1. It's pretty lame. I hope not! I've heard a couple of the games are pretty cool... Mine is still in the box buried in my closet until Christmas, though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #60 November 28, 2005 You should sell it off on eBay now, and promise your kids an XBox with 10 games (which you could easily pay for with the $2k+ they're fetching on eBay right now) after Christmas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #61 November 28, 2005 That's what it sounded like... I hadn't actually seen one yet. Guess I'll wait for the PS3. mmmm.... drool. We'll see how well these cell processors work it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #62 November 28, 2005 lol you peopl e must not be gamers...cause this system is intense..the games and the grafics in teh games are stunning... i dont know what you people expect...watching my frineds play nba live last night i felt like i was really watching the actuall game on tv... take it from someone who KNOWS games...teh 360 is a force to be reconed with.. adn never have i had it overheat and its bneen on since i bought it...its streaming mp3z to my tv right now...-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #63 November 28, 2005 teh? reconed? actuall? grafics? mp3z? adn? bneen? Yep, you're definitely a "gamer". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexCrowley 0 #64 November 28, 2005 I for one ph34r his obviously l33t skillz TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #65 November 28, 2005 Why wait 14 hours to buy it on day one if it will sit in the closet for 4 weeks? As others pointed out, in a week you will be able to get it without the 14 hour wait... Also, why did the line stretch so far if there were only 26 systems? www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #66 November 29, 2005 QuoteThat's what it sounded like... I hadn't actually seen one yet. Guess I'll wait for the PS3. mmmm.... drool. We'll see how well these cell processors work Too bad PS3 is probably gonna be around 450. I will be waiting for quite a while before I plunk money down on a new system. There is WAY to many games I have yet to play for the ones already out. I figure I will get a PS3 in 2007. Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #67 November 29, 2005 QuoteToo bad PS3 is probably gonna be around 450. Yeah, I'm hoping that'll drop. I'm guessing to ~ $400 maybe? The 360 is $300... is the extra $100-150 worth all the extras? I think the PS3 is supposed to come with the HD, blue-tooth and wi-fi built in, and blu-ray support. So.... maybe. As for 'not being a real gamer' ... ummm... yeah. I've been playing games since they were black and white blocks! I'm not saying the 360 isn't a decent platform, I just don't understand all the hype, and the PS3 is going to be superior. I think a good chunk of the console gamers out there are waiting for the PS3. Of course, Sony already has most of the market, so that might not be saying much. Regardless, by the time the PS3 comes out, the 360 will probably drop in price.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tenshi 0 #68 November 29, 2005 If you haven't tested it yet, better do so. It would be a shame when your kids play it on christmas eve and it crashes. The best games you can get are "Oblivion" and "gears of war". Haven't seen anything else that impressed me. Don't feel bad about buying one though...it will surely rock (plus buying it on the opening day gives you a longer internetpenis) I, however, also don't buy consoles on the release date: 1. They are expensive 2. They are subject to malfunctions 3. There are only a few (good) games out I'd say those three are reason enough not to buy one just yet. People who pay EXTRA on ebay etc. are crazy idiots who don't know the value of money. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #69 November 29, 2005 Well, without the extras on the XBox, you basically have a nuetered, no online capable box. It can play games but cannot get updated content or use XBox Live. The only reason they even have the choices is so that they can say that they have options for those who find the 400 a tad high even though the option is pretty worthless if you are going to bother to get a 360 in the first place. These machines actually cost more than the pricetag, but I will still not buy one for quite some time. And it will probably be a PS3 first. Oh yeah, you know that deal for the iPod? They got one for PS3 - just get some free trials and it is yours - no referrals. http://www.onlinerewardcenter.com/rd_p?p=96980&t=528&a=free%20ps3 Since it ain't coming out for awhile, I am doing it slow. I don't really care about junk mail so I am giving it a shotWhy yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noblesmelissa 0 #70 November 29, 2005 QuoteWhy wait 14 hours to buy it on day one if it will sit in the closet for 4 weeks? As others pointed out, in a week you will be able to get it without the 14 hour wait... Also, why did the line stretch so far if there were only 26 systems? Nope, can't get any more until Feb., I hear... Also, as I mentioned in the previous post, there were 24 premiums and 26 cores... Not a gamer, are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #71 November 29, 2005 QuoteNope, can't get any more until Feb., I hear... Well if that's true then I guess you made the right choice. Although I never put much stock in projectons about the future. QuoteNot a gamer, are you? Not right now, no. I don't have the time for it these days. Although I spent probably THOUSANDS of hours in high school and college playing FPS's online. Quake 1, 2, and 3, and RTCW mainly. Some other crap thrown in the mix.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #72 November 29, 2005 I feel very blessed that my kids only just realized a playstation 1 exist... dont think that will last long, once they get older, that was on their list this year, there father is going above and beyond and getting them the playstation 2... I dont know if they are old enough to realize the difference but as long as they have fun with it and its something new to take away when they mis-behave... thats all I care aboutSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #73 November 29, 2005 Here's a nice little "banned" viral commercial for the 360. Made me laugh. Video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #74 November 29, 2005 QuoteI got a chance to play my friend's 360 last night... wasn't too impressed Let's hope PS3 is a lot better. From what I've heard you have to have an HDTV for it to be impressive. I have a perfectly good PS2 (used to have the PS1) and until it goes belly up there will not be a replacement anytime in the near future. Derek don't you dare go and see how well a PS2 can live in a freezer. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #75 November 29, 2005 We were playing it on a 70" Sony HDTV LCD most of the time... looked even worse on there than it did on a small CRT in his bedroom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
