Resist the urge to buy day 1 especially - if you can hold out, buy it a week after or so. Me, I plan on getting it second hand(If I can hold out).
Think of this, if Microsoft would've just PARTNERED with Sony... just this ONCE. Imagine how much money they could've made together. Microsoft sold MPEG4 rights to Sony to use in a series of other codec/tech packages bundled together to make Bluray complete. So Sony repackages all these separate techs in an efficient manner , creates Bluray as a new optical standard, and charges Microsoft a PREMIUM price to use THEIR OWN technology(bundled along with others).
So as it stands...
Microsoft's 20 decker 300ft club crow sandwich is now complete with anchovies. Just big enough to share with its band of idiot fanboys. It is like a cool big breeze flowing off snowy ice caps... TOLD YA SO!!! It wasn't just a day or two ago that I said that Microsoft would have to buy their OWN MPEG4 tech back from Sony at a premium price in Bluray. I didn't think that MS would do it though. But I guess when you know your hardware is obsolete, looking like Mater compared to Lightning McQ...
Bluray 1X speed is leagues faster than a DVD 1X speed. I know it can be misleading just going by the 1X or 2X numbers... but here is how it works... Bluray reads tons more data than a regular DVD making the same laser pass over the same amount of space.
http://www.gamespot.com/use...
Blu-ray 2x: 72Mbp / 8MBps
12x DVD: 66 - 132Mbps / 8.2 - 16.5MBps
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I wonder why they are using the old data streaming technique when on the PS3 they have a standard hdd to install to. Usually a dev would take the easier route and do the one time install instead of picking strategic data stream points throughout the game. Caching info? Hmmm, I wonder why. No install option, I wonder why. Was it the original plan, I doubt that VERY seriously. Did some changes take place once the 360 got involved? Very likely. I like the FF games (except 12) - but this i...
Jake Gyllenhaal?
http://thefilmstage.com/wp-...
Looks close enough to me, has the look and the star power. Will attract the chicks, cause gamers will wanna see it anyways.
So many people are missing the point that XBL COULD be free due to ad sells, etc. Since the 360 camp is content with paying, and begging for an increase in the service fee.... hell charge them $150, but if they act now and buy at least two years in advance, offer them a DISCOUNT for only $100 for those 2 years. Xboxers will pay for anything. Let me break into your house and sell you your own sofa to sit own.
I think most of these people are still on mom's tit, if your paren...
Torrent Much?
I love the R&C series, the superb graphics and witty humor, with awesome gameplay/controls. Insomniac games are awesome! I will own this game 1st week it releases for sure.
We could all use great games... but I am cautious about this review. I will wait to see collectively what other scores sites can come up with, and balance it out.
Hell No
Keep it guy, obviously God picked you out of millions to receive a free 360! Everything happens for a reason right? Or does that only apply when bad shyt happens to someone?
They are trying to make this the world's best racing hub for gamers. They are attempting to unite true racing fans in a community that is all about driving and having different experiences. It makes for great conversation surrounding racing tech. It will offer challenges and be inviting to new racers as well.
I think I finally see the big picture of what GT5 is meant to be. All I can say is wow.
It is only piracy when you redistribute the product or sell it. As long as you own the original disc, you are legally in the clear. Backups are good to have in essence of perserving the original copy. For example, PC techs used burned copies of Windows for installation all the time, it is foolish to damage the original disc if it can be avoided.
If your original becomes damaged, how many companies will ship you a replacement free of charge outside of the media and shipping c...
Placing it at $99 is just about right given the true value of the hardware.
I am sure Forza3 stacks up RIGHT NEXT to GT5, the same way a dumpster stacks up next to a fine 5 star restaurant. Every fine dining facility still has to take out the trash.
But they demo with what speed connection? The Zune app will not autonegotiate a 1080p stream on a typical 5MB connection. Something is fishy here, I am not going to hate on it, because if it is a tech advance, it is needed for digital distro... many places in the US have CRAPPY connection speed.
I don't know, the math just doesn't add up, something has to be lost... it is not possible for me to get Bluray quality film through my 5MB connection @ home right now. How can you e...
They will pay $50 million dollars for DLC, but won't fork over cash for the rights to add a Bluray product to their lineup.
The funny thing is, if Microsoft would've partnered with Sony on Bluray instead of SELLING them rights to MPEG4... Microsoft would've made residual income off of every PS3 sold. The same as Sony stands to make money off every 360 that would have a Bluray drive.
If Microsoft buys Bluray rights for their console, they will shamefully be rebuy...
1) Do you have to have a hdd to use this feature?
2) You must have Netflix
3) Does you ISP provide you adequate bandwidth to use this feature?
4) Does your ISP have a bandwidth CAP? Will they start charging per GB?
5) What happens when most 360 owners in YOUR area start using this feature? See question #4.
6) What is their definition of HD? IS that picture quality only?
7) Be aware, 4MB per second is t...
Faulty design (too much processing heat assists RROD)+ DVD9 (gimped hardware + misplaced investments(50 mil on DLC instead of new IP) + 3rd party studios = 360 not being on par with PS3 exclusives.
All these terrible business decisions affect Microsoft's products and bottomline. For instance, we all know they should've partnered with Sony on Bluray instead of selling them MPEG4.
I remember how 360 fans touted that the 360 was so easy to develop for, and how the ...
Trade a lead in South America for a lead in Japan any day of the week.