Poll: Generations
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Look again at the post, "in the main menu" _ see i use the GC controller all the time for SSBB but you need to use a different one to start the game, which is just plain lazy on Nintendo's end.Bob_F_It said:
I assumed i wouldn't have to get into the games thing since its been a key argument against the ps3 since its inception. Basically the ps3 has a massive lack of what i like to think of as 'standard' games - it has crap games and great exclusives but the middle ground between the 2 extremes has basically been taken by the 360. So as a ps3 owner once I'm done with the MGS-type exclusive, hyped, brilliant games you don't have much until the next one comes around.blood77 said:
(try looking into Game or a similar store and look at the width of the ps3 section compared to X360, Wii or PC)
The store argument is that its slow, tedious to navigate, completely doesn't fit in with the normal ps3 black/sleek feel and gives no clear indication of whether you've just started a download or not.
Let me clear up that last point, compare to the Xbox store where you get a little tick to show you've downloaded or are downloading something. Once you start a download on the ps3 store you're redirected back to where you were before so absent minded browsing leads to doing the same thing multiple times - sounds stupid I know but I've put this past ps3-owning friends before and I'm not the only one. Anyway this thread is about personal opinions so even if me and my goldfish-minded friends are the only ones its still a valid point.
The controller's see-through-ness to me adds to the cheap feel of the controllers ? it's clearly supposed to mirror the sleek finish of the ps3 shell but they didn't use thick enough plastic so it feels like they're cutting corners? Which is not something you want from the most expensive of the 3.
But in all honestly the reason that the ps3 arguments don't hold much weight is that despite owning all of the new-gen consoles I'm still a PS3 fanboy and I love my big shiney monolith ^_^
I remember the Master System, though the games did have a staunch difference from the Genesis. I actually never owned the system, a friend did, I played his, and bought a Game Gear adapter to play the Master System games off of (Actually, as I recall, the adapter suggested it played Genesis games).Ralackk said:
Read the four words (Yes, I'm counting "in" and "the" as words) after what you bolded, his point is in the main menu of the system. I actually agree with that point, and the craptaculous Wii-Mote(Oh, I called it that!) speakers. When the original Gameboy's speakers rival your 20 year later speakers, you know you need to throw in 5 extra monies and get better ones. And what happened to Nintendo's Seal of Quality? You used to be able to trust that. Which brings me to:Bob_F_It said:
Really? Dieing is not the word I'd use, last figures I saw, and granted, I don't check them often, showed the PS3 gaining ground, but the 360 in the lead.... Behind the Wii, of course. And I have to also bring up the Live service. I like Nintendo, I do, but to suggest their service is better then Microsoft's is a bit odd and perplexing. Live is actually a fairly good service, and 5 bucks a month isn't much to ask, I see your point on the Gold membership, versus PSN's free cost, but having a price-tag doesn't change how good it is.Avida said:
And the real reason I even wanted to quote you was this: Yeah the name is a bit of an oddball one, better than the Wii, and just as "whatever" as the PS3, but how would your system be so loud you hear it outside? Mine is sitting over there under my TV making less noise than my water-cooled PC. It doesn't heat this room in winter all that well either, so I'm a bit confused on those two points. If it's really that loud, and is really pumping out that much heat, perhaps you should carefully unplug it, and get it repaired. I personally would have commented on the appearent high faliure rate, or made a crack like "Xbox 360? More like Xbox 3RRoD" (Get it? RRoD= Red Rings of Death?! I'm so hilarious, it hurts!).
EDIT: Forgot a quotation, and I'm anal like that.
By ?dieing? I meant the RRoD, sorry, should have clarified that.Link Kadeshi said:
I own a similar amount of online games for PS3 and 360 and both sit side by side using the same cable (alternating) and in fact I own COD4 on both and in my opinion there is no difference in the microsoft service and sony?s, however ive seen far more lag in halo 3 than in any other game this generation. Come to think of it there is far more content in the X360 marketplace than sony?s store but everything there can be found elsewhere if you look hard enough so im reluctant to price that privilege so highly
The heat and noise just me? Aaah goddamn, I was hoping it would be ok for at least a year.
Well, I can't make any comparisons for PS3's, as that's outside the scope of my experience. I'm most certainly not a fanboy, so I wont go bashing the PS3 no matter how crappy it is compared to a PC. In fact, I don't see how anything could compare, you know, to the perfections that is PC. But, I wont do that type of thing.Avida said:
Back on topic though, I can't actually make a determination (Especially since I'm most prominantly a PC gamer), I'm tempted to say current gen, but only if you consider that vast amount of games at our disposal, heck, if my Nintendo died, I could get one at Game Craze that plays both NES and SNES and Jam out on that(NOTE: Do not use jam in that vacinity of gaming consoles, telephones or cats. Jam may not be right for you, consult your Doctor before using Jam. If you are pregnant or over the age of 98, Jam could prevent you from becoming pregnant for 2 days after use.). I mean, this really is a good gaming time to live in, right? Sure, I wish that when I played a game I didn't beat it in 6 hours, a-hem, I'm looking at you Halo 3! But then again, back when the N64 was around, we paid a whole lot more for games that lasted longer, like, they used to be $60-$80. Good thing we use a cheaper media that costs less.......... Right? Still, good era, and thankfully, I grew up on the "old" systems, so my appreciation for what games are is fairly high. Though I do find you younger whiper-snappers need to play the old games more!
... I thought so. I recall a thread that was about games being unleashed.Jumplion said:
Thought the comment was a witty one liner.
... Well, don't i look like a fool? lol
I love the last generation; so many wonderful games, and the graphical capabilities were finally able to present something the visually stunning aspects of storytelling.
This generation is new, thus does not have as many amazing games as last generation by default. The graphics are gorgeous, but not as vital a change to the experience as the jump between the N64-PS1 generation and last generation. The games for this generation seem a lot more... Well, rough than the last. Gears of War looks fun, but I typically like to be brought more joy from my gaming.
I think another of my bias is that I don't actually have a next-gen console.... >=)
This generation is new, thus does not have as many amazing games as last generation by default. The graphics are gorgeous, but not as vital a change to the experience as the jump between the N64-PS1 generation and last generation. The games for this generation seem a lot more... Well, rough than the last. Gears of War looks fun, but I typically like to be brought more joy from my gaming.
I think another of my bias is that I don't actually have a next-gen console.... >=)
He's not wrong. Doom is boring as piss to me. Marathon, on the other hand. Give me something to analyze as I'm blasting through hordes of aliens baddies. That's what I like. Admittedly, I never played much of doom, though i'm justified in not being able to get into it.Ralackk said:
First off its boring to YOU, thats fine, not everyone likes the same genres or subgenres of games. Curlycrouton however made a blanket statement that everyone finds doom boring as shit.DirkGently said:
Second you say you haven't played much of doom and you are justified in not being able to get into it, in what sense? Dont enjoy the mindless killing? Is it the graphics?
You apparently missed the part where I mentioned a very similar carnage-filled violencefest of the same era of Doom, that I enjoy very much. Do yourself a favor and look up the Marathon trilogy. They're quite enjoyable shooters, more so if you take the time and brain power to digest the various terminals scattered throughout the levels. I do not find the slaughter or graphics keeping me from immersing myself but something about the game itself that's just bland and uninteresting and subtly whispers to me, "I'm like marathon, but without the cool sciencefiction bits".Ralackk said:
I do agree with Curlycrouton where I've tried to play an old school game that is supposed 'the shit' and found it bland and uninteresting compared to games that are out now. I don't find most old games interesting and think a lot of people feel the same way but say otherwise because they want to fit in or be an elitist prick.
Didn't Phantasy Star Online start online console gaming?wildde said:
And I distinctly remember having intercity Street Fighter II: Turbo comps