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What is keeping you from getting a 360?

I would love to get one, but I don't think buying one right now is a smart idea. I'm already having a blast with my DS anyway.

When Gears of War comes out and the system price goes down, I'll look into it. But then again, by the time that happens I'll be about to get the Revolution. *cries*

does anyone need a male escort?
 
Speevy said:
That doesn't make any sense.

The applications for the Wii and PS3 are as very different, so far, and the latter has yet be used as the primary method for aiming in a FPS, which it really won't..
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When did I say anything about FPS?

I should also add that I find rumble in games controllers excessive and distracting. It also hurts my wrists.
 
Kangu said:
When did I say anything about FPS?

I should also add that I find rumble in games controllers excessive and distracting. It also hurts my wrists.
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When did I say anything about Rumble? I'm saying the differences in the two controllers are so great that your best bet (given your buy criterion) is to just get a Wii.
 
Speevy said:
When did I say anything about Rumble? I'm saying the differences in the two controllers are so great that your best bet (given your buy criterion) is to just get a Wii.
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Did I say I wasn't getting a Wii? The thread is titled "What is keeping you from getting a 360?", not "What console are you going yo get?' or "Speevy recommends consoles for you based on your preferences".


it was all toungue in cheek. you are a sad man for replying. i was trying to give you a hint when i said rumble in the controller was also keeping me from getting a 360.
 
Kangu said:
Did I say I wasn't getting a Wii? The thread is titled "What is keeping you from getting a 360?", not "What console are you going yo get?' or "Speevy recommends consoles for you based on your preferences".


it was all toungue in cheek. you are a sad man for replying. i was trying to give you a hint when i said rumble in the controller was also keeping me from getting a 360.
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Honestly, I can't tell the difference anymore. You realize some of the replies in this thread (which are dead serious) sound no less silly to me?

Anyway, I have no real problem with anyone's reason for not getting an Xbox 360. It's gotten off to a slow start to be sure.
 
1. no great games
2. the longer I wait, the less of a chance it will break due to shoddy design (hopefully)
3. xbox has always been for me a "buy the xbox version" type of system. waiting for some interesting exclusive titles.
4. backwards not so compatability
 
I'm waiting to get a new TV.

Speaking of which, since I can't make a new thread I'm going to hijack this one, does anybody know of a ~500 dollar LCD HDTV I can get that supports up to 1080i? I don't really care about screen size, just as long as it supports up to 1080i. Anybody wanna help me out?
 
I'd like to buy a 2nd one for gaming parties but then that'd mean having to buy another HD display and there's no way I'm buying another wicked monitor for that.

Plus I still need to ship MicroSoft my original XBox that died on me a few months back. I hate spending too much money on this hobby.:(
 
So this post will go down as Olimarios last debate thread... ever?
I mean, he is permabanned now
 
If MS shortening the lifecycle of console is any indication, I'll say in about 3 years time the 720 will be released. And going by the way they botched up backward compatibility the 360 is a very expensive entertainment investment thats not future proof - If your 360 decides to crap out a fews year down the track chances are the 360 production line would have already been discontinued pretty much like whats happening to the xbox now. Thats bye-bye to 360 games collections unless you can find a crappy second hand one on ebay or is gonna be happy with 1-2fps emulation on your 720.
 
demi said:
Oh yeah, I also like how I have to shell out more money for a TV that will let my games look good.
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that will be even more so for the ps3 (lets see you drop big bucks to support 1080p lol). also people complaining about price, i guess no ps3 for u ($600+$60 for game plus tax=over $700 to start up, damn...). Also, you can get good deals on xbox 360 on craiglist; my friend just bought a barely used premium, gta san andreas, perfect dark limited edition,blazing angels, and max payne 2 for $275 and it came with everything plus a carrying case. I see $450 deals (360 plus 3-6 games) on craiglist all the time. Plus how do we know that the ps3 version of gta4 will be superior? it may be WORSE from wat people have been saying. Lastly, people saying you can play it on pc...drop $2500 for a pc that can play the same games at the same graphics calibur and then in a few monthes keep upgrading, cuz 360 is just starting out...
 
Amir0x said:
Blu-Ray, automatic superiority`
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LOL i hope this is a joke (blu ray will probably fale like beta max, mini disc, umd, etc.) because that means crap gaming wise; that much space isnt needed yet; oblivion could be fit on one freaking dvd :lol :lol :lol
 
rafman400 said:
A) I have a powerful PC
B) I cant afford for my 360 to meltdown like many others.
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Have fun dropping serious cash for upgrades to keep up with console gaming; and if its about "mouse and keyboard" there is likely going to be an update that allows this (hello usb ports and/or wireless connectivity). also u can play on a bigger screeen...also, 360's dont melt down, its people own god damn fault and the poeple that actually have a problem is a very small % and seems bigger because people like me that have had a perfect 360 since launch dont make threads about having a perfect, quiet, 360....i hate fanboys and ignorant people
 
How is it their fault if their 360 is messed up? Most people don't leave consoles out in the sun or spray them with a hose or throw them around the house.
 
spastaz said:
Have fun dropping serious cash for upgrades to keep up with console gaming; and if its about "mouse and keyboard" there is likely going to be an update that allows this (hello usb ports and/or wireless connectivity). also u can play on a bigger screeen...also, 360's dont melt down, its people own god damn fault and the poeple that actually have a problem is a very small % and seems bigger because people like me that have had a perfect 360 since launch dont make threads about having a perfect, quiet, 360....i hate fanboys and ignorant people
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you sound like a fanboy yourself.

By the time i need to upgrade, the PS3 will be out, :D
 
spastaz said:
LOL i hope this is a joke (blu ray will probably fale like beta max, mini disc, umd, etc.) because that means crap gaming wise; that much space isnt needed yet; oblivion could be fit on one freaking dvd :lol :lol :lol
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LOL i no it is a joke becuz beta max and umd alredy faled. pluz i mean who gives a crap abotu space or somethin hd game s dont need that shit. even gtaiv will only be one dvd :lol :lol :lol
 
Red Scarlet said:
How is it their fault if their 360 is messed up? Most people don't leave consoles out in the sun or spray them with a hose or throw them around the house.
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no room for the 360 (as in jamming it in their over stuffed entertainment center) causing it to overheat for a while, then the red rings come on, etc. also people have no respect for discs and the dvd tray; they shove in the tray with their hands (instead of the button) and throw games around so they get dusty and scratched up. also, i am no fanboy; i am getting a wii as well, the ps3 has absolutely no appeal to me. i was going to bite my tongue and get one for gta4, but guess wat, its coming to the 360 with exclusive features and sony drove the last nail in their coffin after e3...
 
rafman400 said:
you sound like a fanboy yourself.

By the time i need to upgrade, the PS3 will be out, :D
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like i said in my last post, i'm no fanboy; copying nintendo and microsoft with their bohemeth (sp?) of a console that is $600 without any games is freaking rediculous, and none of the ps3 games appeal to me (i like splinter cell more than mgs, gta 4 is coming to 360, i dont really like final fantasy but 360 already got one even tho its garbage, for quirky japanese games i'll have a wii, etc.). also, i doubt u can play GRAW as well as it looks on my 30" or 42" hdtv with the 360; i'll bet any amount of money. Same goes with oblivion and fight night 3 (wat pc game gives u those visuals?). I;m not bagging on pc games; i love pc games, its just dam expensive since tech. changes so often (i like bf2, cs: s, hl2, etc)
 
spastaz said:
no room for the 360 (as in jamming it in their over stuffed entertainment center) causing it to overheat for a while, then the red rings come on, etc. also people have no respect for discs and the dvd tray; they shove in the tray with their hands (instead of the button) and throw games around so they get dusty and scratched up. also, i am no fanboy; i am getting a wii as well, the ps3 has absolutely no appeal to me. i was going to bite my tongue and get one for gta4, but guess wat, its coming to the 360 with exclusive features and sony drove the last nail in their coffin after e3...
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And that's what happened in every case? No manufacturer duds? :lol
 
spastaz said:
like i said in my last post, i'm no fanboy; copying nintendo and microsoft with their bohemeth (sp?) of a console that is $600 without any games is freaking rediculous, and none of the ps3 games appeal to me (i like splinter cell more than mgs, gta 4 is coming to 360, i dont really like final fantasy but 360 already got one even tho its garbage, for quirky japanese games i'll have a wii, etc.). also, i doubt u can play GRAW as well as it looks on my 30" or 42" hdtv with the 360; i'll bet any amount of money. Same goes with oblivion and fight night 3 (wat pc game gives u those visuals?). I;m not bagging on pc games; i love pc games, its just dam expensive since tech. changes so often (i like bf2, cs: s, hl2, etc)
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well oblivion gives me those visuals on MY PC. i wont need to upgrade because my pc can handle most 360 titles. at least the ones i want to play.
 
spastaz said:
how is it a fanboy when i enjoy pc gaming/360 and soon to buy a 360 (i have a ds lite as well) AND i explained myself; i didnt randomly say these things, i explained myself. if you cant understand that, then i dont know wtf to say without sounding like a fanboy...
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so y do you care that PS3 has definitive edition GTAIV

enjoy what you got ho
 
spastaz said:
like i said in my last post, i'm no fanboy; copying nintendo and microsoft with their bohemeth (sp?) of a console that is $600 without any games is freaking rediculous, and none of the ps3 games appeal to me (i like splinter cell more than mgs, gta 4 is coming to 360, i dont really like final fantasy but 360 already got one even tho its garbage, for quirky japanese games i'll have a wii, etc.). also, i doubt u can play GRAW as well as it looks on my 30" or 42" hdtv with the 360; i'll bet any amount of money. Same goes with oblivion and fight night 3 (wat pc game gives u those visuals?). I;m not bagging on pc games; i love pc games, its just dam expensive since tech. changes so often (i like bf2, cs: s, hl2, etc)
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this ain't gamefaqs, buddy. this is GAF. We're the hardest of the hardcore -- we know how to take care of our consoles.
 
spastaz said:
wtf does that have to do with wat i wrote? lol, i know that gaf is completely different from gamefaqs/gamespot, thats why i'm here instead of there lol
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wrap me in a blanket, i am cold
 
spastaz said:
thats awesome if you do...wat video card are u runnign (i'm guessing dual 7900 SLI)...also how much was it? heck if i wasnt a broke student i would upgrade my pc every few monthes but i cant so the 360 is great for me, wii60 ftw IMHO
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wow, ur retarded, dual sli 7900??? i wish.
more like ATI radeon x800 pro.
360 hardware isnt as impressive as you think.
 
so I've seen a couple posts about the shortening of the console lifecycle. I bet you the reason Xbox only lasted 4 years before x360 came out was that they needed to get back in sync with the rest of the industry in terms of new product releases, which tended to occur every 5 years up until this generation.

and lets not forget that xbox was probably a moneypit as many many folks here pointed out
 
spastaz said:
you are calling me retarded? there is know way you are running oblivion at the maximum settings at native res with an x800 pro. i am 100% sure of that; you are either running a very low resolution or your settings are at medium and you think that looks fine...:lol :lol
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oh god. really? "no" is so much faster to type than "know" .......
 
spastaz said:
you are calling me retarded? there is know way you are running oblivion at the maximum settings at native res with an x800 pro. i am 100% sure of that; you are either running a very low resolution or your settings are at medium and you think that looks fine...:lol :lol
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