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Why I’m Going Xbox One…For Now

Justin from Pixel Gate writes:

I’m going to clarify something here real quickly, before some people decide to shove their hatred, and narrow mindedness down my throat. I am getting both of the next-gen consoles, I’d like to experience both, and each of them have exclusives I’m interested in, and excited for. I’m not choosing sides, nor do I think one console should fail, and that one should triumph over the other. I’m a gamer, and I’d love to see both succeed, and would never wish for either to fail. People have different preferences about their platform, and that’s totally okay.

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Philoctetes4565d ago

Nothing wrong with picking up an Xbox at launch obviously, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that you never owned a PS2. As dominant and awesome as that console was, I just don't understand that.

Manio314565d ago

Family was on welfare when the console launched. Couldn't afford it.

ABizzel14564d ago

To each their own, but I would highly recommend you wait to get either of them if you can. The PS4 is great I have it now (network issues aside), and I'll be getting an XBO because I was gifted a free $500 Best Buy Gift Card for it (long story).

But if it came down to saving your family money the XBO is more likely of the two consoles to get a price drop in 2014.

Sketchy_Galore4564d ago

That's no excuse. My parents had to sell my brother into slavery to buy me one but they did it because they had their priorities in order.

denero14564d ago

i remember those times saddest thing ever being 13 and having to pawn your ps2 to eat -_-

fenome4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

You missed out on some great games! Maybe save some money and skip the new gen for a couple months, get a PS2 to check out some great old games. Then after all the bad@assery of this next gen start showing off what they've really got pick them up.

itBourne4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

Never owned a ps2 or ps3? Wtf... how is someone going to base their decision off launch exclusives for the new gen when clearly for the past 12 years they have not based a single console decision on exclusives. Between the ps2 and ps3 you have literally missed probably 70% if not more of the games I have played over the past 12 years in exclusives. Last of Us is awesome, but you missed wayyyy more then that over these last 7 years. Maybe instead of an X1 you should get a ps2 and ps3 and catch up with the games man.

itBourne4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

Like I am sorry, Nintendo sucks ass at keeping up with the times and has horrid 3rd party support, but at least they give you a reason to own the system instead of another. From a complete logical stand point I cannot fathom as to why you would get an MS console over something else. They literally give you exclusives for the first year, then its years of repeats (halo, gears, fable, forza)outside that its only 3rd party support for the entire generation. I fail to see the logic in supporting that as a gamer.

indysurfn4564d ago

He is sticking to ALSO buying the xboxone because he is a fool willing to sell his, and his children's ownership rghts out for Halo. The more people that ONLY get a PS4 or Wiiu or pc the better the message is sent to Microsoft about taking ownership rights away. Why am I bringing that up again when they said they changed there mind. Recently the President of Xbox gaming Phil Harrison repeated that he will bring back the things people rejected!

So basically they are waiting until you own the machine and then they will force it on you. With a simple REQUIRED Microsoft update (all updates are required if you want to sign in). And you cant just not sign in because most new games will require you to sign in to get day one updates for that game.

After video games Microoft will set there sites on PC's and then Tablets, and then cell phones. Hey you! You cant sell your phone without paying Microsoft protection money.....ops I mean fee first. Don't try to lend someone your laptop more than ten times. If she needs to do home work have her buy her own!

This is not just about video games people. I was a xbox LOYAList before Feb 2013. Look at my history! But I'm no fool!

Ps4Console4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

Up to the individual .

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mitford4565d ago

ps2 was quality i remember mine got worn out in the end they only way discs would play was to turn it upside down,

i haven't owned a ps since though might pick up a ps4 eventually, in the meantime i look forward to my Xbox on friday

PimpDaddy4564d ago

The PS1 had to be flipped upside down. The PS2 couldn't read discs. If you're going to troll, at least get your facts straight...

UncleGermrod4564d ago

i never had one either, and i regret that till this day, at the very least, i should have gotten xbox as it had great online shooters. but i was blinded by nintendo fanboyism back then. gamecube was great, but looking back, i dont know why i never pursued a more hardcore system like ps2. i'll most likely never get the chance to experience many of those games, but i do not regret the experiences i had on gamecube. this is why i now find a way to get all systems and not miss out on anything!! finding the time is actually harder then finding the money, though.

redwin4564d ago

I had the ps, and the ps2. It was good. I remember playing ONI , that was the first game I played from rock star . I also remember READY TO RUMBLE. But ms and crashed the party and it's been heaven. I remember playing rainbow six online to no end. I never had so much fun with a console. Then it was counter strike. I own the ps3 too, but it's all the games in the Xbox I love.

Kryptix4564d ago

Had PS2, Gamecube and the Xbox...and I understand what you mean, the Gamecube did stand out in it's way with it's great Nintendo exclusives. (Metroid Prime 1 and 2, LoZ: Twilight Princess, Pikmin, Smash Bros. Melee, etc.)

Those were the days, but to me the PS2 was the place to go for brand new IPs and loved the exclusives it had...I mean the list was crazy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
Everything seemed peaceful and gaming was at it's peak during that time. My advice is to play some of the classics on the PS3/PS4 whenever you got the time.

SOCOM was the place to go for online gaming on the PS2, so hope to see H-Hour(Based on SOCOM) bring those days back.

BigShotSmoov0074564d ago

I think ever true gamer owned a PS2, if you didn't than your just casual.

Trekster_Gamer4564d ago

Spoken like a true troll. The Xbox had awesome games but fanboys like you could not see how great the Xbox was.

Pogmathoin4564d ago

A true gamer would have had an zx48... C64..... Amiga.... St...... Segas, nintendos... And everything after that... Your comment about PS2 is so self arrogant, and as said, a perfect troll.... I have owned all, but have 1 bubble because I defend xbox, never putting down anything else...loving PS4 right now, but people like you bigshot, embarrass me.....

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Dante814564d ago

I also owned an XBOX for Ninja Gaiden, Panzer Dragoon Orta, etc. It was the same price as a PS2 but you got so much more for your money on hardware that it wasn't even funny. 480p on most games, plus true 5.1 surround sound and a decent online network/community. Too bad MS has been trash ever since IMO.

BigShotSmoov0074564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

LMAO joe joe joe, you amuse me with your personal attack. I am far from a Sony fanboy. I've had ever console since the Super Nintendo. I'm actually more of a fan of the XBO than I am the PS4 that's why I'm on here and not playing the PS4. I'm getting the PS4 next year and I'm getting the XBO on Friday. With that said you bring up a good point which I should have taken into consideration. The younger generation are the exception to the rule cause you'll wasn't around when the PS2 was out so I edit my saying that any old school gamer over the age of 30 better have owned a PS2 or your just casual cause that was the gaming console of choice back then.

Oh yeah, as far as anyone "ruining" me in any fps, you make me laugh, I've been playing games before you was probably born, I don't get ruined in any game, I make people quit just remember that if you bump into me in any game online ;)

And PS4Beaver, I"m not here to impress you buddy, so you saying that I "embarrassed" you is just an embarrassing comment and you embarrassed yourself by saying that.

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indysurfn4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

He is sticking to ALSO buying the xboxone because he is a fool willing to sell his, and his childrens ownership rghts out for Halo. The more people that ONLY get a PS4 or Wiiu or pc the better the message is sent to Microsoft about taking ownership rights away. Why am I bringing that up again when they said they changed there mind. Recently the President of Xbox gaming Phil Harrison repeated that he will bring back the things people rejected!

So basically they are waiting until you own the machine and then they will force it on you. With a simple REQUIRED Microsoft update (all updates are required if you want to sign in). And you cant just not sign in because most new games will require you to sign in to get day one updates for that game.

After video games Microoft will set there sites on PC's and then Tablets, and then cell phones. Hey you! You cant sell your phone without paying Microsoft protection money.....ops I mean fee first. Don't try to lend someone your laptop more than ten times. If she needs to do home work have her buy her own!

This is not just about video games people. I was a xbox LOYAList before Feb 2013. Look at my history! But I'm no fool!

Grown Folks Talk4564d ago

I never owned a PS2 either. Went from Dreamcast to Xbox. All my friends had PS2s, so if I wanted to play, I could. Got the Xbox to try something different, & never regretted it. Xbox One is reserved, PS4 shall be purchased when Infamous drops.

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die_fiend4565d ago

Someone making themselves look like an absolute mug is always newsworthy

Nujabes_4565d ago

It's not news, that's why it's labeled under "opinion piece"

PeaSFor4564d ago

should go on blogspot instead of n4g

hollabox4565d ago

While I picked up the PS4, I do want the XB1. Had a hard figuring out what games I wanted to buy on the PS4 at Best last night. Ended up picking up Madden 25, and Need for Speed, both games I could have gotten on the XB1, plus 3 exclusives (Ryse, KI, Forza).

ricochetmg4565d ago

Dude U stupid for paying for a game console that has a horrible first party outside of halo.

kratos_TheGoat4565d ago (Edited 4565d ago )

what? fable, forza, Oddworld Munch's Oddysee, Ninja Gaiden Black, Panzer Dragoon Orta Psychonauts Jade Empire Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory beyond good and evil are horrible fp etc lol you full of shit

deep_fried_bum_cake4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

Do you even know what a first party developer is? That list suggests you don't.

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Don't know why I'm getting disagreed with, a number of those were not developed exclusively for Microsoft.

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Psychonauts was on PS2, Chaos Theory was on a number of systems (PS2, gamecube) and Beyond good and evil was also on PS2.

kratos_TheGoat4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

what you mean forza is fp jade empire is fp panzer is fp psychonaut fp beyond good and evil is fp

Masterchief_KOK4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

@ kratos_thegoat xbox was og because the the title you mention

ricochetmg4565d ago

“A 20 percent price difference means 20 percent higher sales, plain and simple,”

Myqe4565d ago

You're a clown the Xbox one makes your t.v better when its all said and done the ps4 is just a playstation

ricochetmg4564d ago

lol...All game consoles make your tv better.

NukaCola4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

LoL Myqe you're a goof,

I don't have cable and won't pay for it. That feature is 100% useless to me. I can watch whatever I want on my PS4 via apps bud.

Myqe4564d ago

I'm not talking just cable it gives you smart t.v features without buying a new t.v

ricochetmg4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

That list was sad kratos. 1 st party games please. Ryse will suck trust me you will find out next week. Killer instinct will be pay per char. I actually like Forza no argument there but there is always GT . Dead rising lol. Dont know the other games but they will suck as well.

http://www.gameinformer.com...

Vasto4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

This is the dumbest reason why a person should not buy a console. Who cares who makes the games as long as the system has games. Xbox One has Dead Rising, Crimson Dragon, Power Star Gold, Ryse Son Of Rome, Killer Instinct and Forza 5. I could care less what party made those games. I just want to play them.

Trekster_Gamer4564d ago (Edited 4564d ago )

ricochetmg
you poor blind ignorant troll

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Scatpants4565d ago

Im getting both. I want to try xbox fitness and i like the other non game features

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA18d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY18d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay18d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos17d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7218d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY18d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator17d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum17d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z17d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad18d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga18d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot17d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose18d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE18d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername17d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy18d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde18d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8618d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8618d ago (Edited 18d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole18d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300018d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot18d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle18d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7718d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments