This can't compete with 360 as a Media Center, just like it can't compete with XBL.
The author is a loser with this comment alone; "The Xbox 360 is a pretty good solution for streaming content from a PC. But it's loud, and you have to buy a $179 external HD-DVD drive if you want to play 1080p discs."
It's loud = biased fanboy comments. I wonder how much is the add-on for Tivo-like functionality going to cost? I wonder why he failed to mention the 36...
"Simple economics says that when you bring the price of something down, as long as the demand is there, more people will buy it..."
I just seen a DVD player on sale at Value City for $19.99. I better go beat the rush!
NO. It would've been if they reversed it and offered 5 GAMES & 1 BR movie.
But either way, I'd wait for "more games in 2008", which means the price will be even cheaper then too.
news. Give it a rest.
BTW; "I suspect most gamers who buy a new console aren't actually using it to play old PS2 games."
Then what are they playing? Cause it sure ain't that many PS3 titles to play.
if the comp has improved as well:
· NPD reported that in the US, Xbox 360 was the #1 console for the month; outselling PS3 5:1
o Xbox 360 sales built upon its growth from last month, showing a 50 percent increase for the month of September selling an average of 105,600 consoles per week. Total sales were more than 528,000 Xbox 360 consoles sold, compared to 501,000 for Wii and 119,000 for PS3.
o PS3 sales posted an average weekly...
"Wi-Fi upgrade $100". How about detailing the lack of HDMI AND Composite cables on the PS3 and the cost to upgrade? And why don't they show the out-of-box warranty both companies offer?
It's easy to make the PS3 LOOK better than the 360 on PAPER. That's what they did when they released the PS3 specs, REM??
PS3 is still far behind on multimedia capabilities, PC connectivity and most important....GAMES.
"1. More systems sold does NOT equal higher defect rate. Math is your friend. Percentages are higher on the 360 for many other reasons than more systems sold."
I didn't say that. Those are your GAY words. I said it's more prevelant. For the weak-minded (like yourself), that means; YOU HEAR ABOUT IT MORE OFTEN CAUSE IT'S MORE POPULAR.
"2. The "big" fan in the mobile display is extra protection if the display is placed in a storefront wi...
You can call Customer Service on almost ANY electronics device then have your uncle call and you'll almost always get a different story.
Fact is LEGALLY Sony has covered their arse by the warranty (I posted above you). They can and MAY still deem a product under warranty in this issue....but they don't HAVE TO.
"THIS WARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOIDABLE BY SCEA IF (1) SCEA REASONABLY BELIEVES THAT THE PS3TM SYSTEM HAS BEEN USED IN A MANNER THAT WOULD VIOLATE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF A SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR SYSTEM SOFTWARE; OR (2) THE PRODUCT IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES)."
Though I agree, the NAT issue is high (most people on XBL aren't even aware of the Dashboard Test or NAT); it doesn't cause or generate LAG.
It may keep users from connecting to a room or keep players from hearing each other in the same room-but it won't create lag.
NO All XBL titles don't suffer from lag-and nor do they ALL suffer this badly.
The lag issues that you may hear about on XBL is MAJORILY due to many dummies (who don't have a good connection), trying to host rooms beyond their connect speed.
Other issues concerning lag are due to the game devs not having a good grip on the networking code. For example; PREY. It was only a 4v4 online yet it lagged like TF2 with 8v8.
BTW, let's see where your RFoM ...
Ace Combat 6
Beautiful Katamari
Naruto
VF 5 ONLINE
Mass Effect
Alan Wake
Too Human
PGR 4
BTW Let's not forget that it's best to buy a multiplatform game on 360 for 3 reasons;
1. Quality is superior over PS3
2. Multiplayers are best played on XBL
3. Achievements give you more of a challenge & feeling of accomplishment.
So yea;
CoD4
Devil May Cry 4
Jericho...
Will be VERY difficult to decide this year! Bioshock, CoD4, Halo3...the list goes on.
360 = Console of the Year
is starting to get deep!
YEAH?? That's cool...I have a memory card reader that I bought for my 360. It set me back $20 (it adds extra USB ports too). I don't use it at all though. That's because I can directly connect my camera & other USB devices to my 360. But I don't do that hardly either cause all of my media is stored on a central location on my PC & streamed to my 360.
As far as WiFi and PSP goes...meh. I don't own nor plan to own a PSP. I'm not into mobile gaming. I out grew that ...
3 models discontinued and the system still isn't a year old?? The message I'm getting (as a SMART CONSUMER) is don't buy any of these models cause they'll soon be discontinued as well.
I've been saying all along there's no need for memory card readers...especially if you can connect usb devices or have PC connectivity. WiFi should be optional as well as it's NOT recommended for online gaming or streaming.
And I'm not even going to talk about BluRay... I still h...
When fanboys gotta create and run Defense & Protection fansites. Holy, GET-A-LIFE-WHY-DON'T-YOU!!!!!
And actually, true Sony Fans should hate anyone connected with these sites cause they aren't helping ANY console sales in any way whatsoever! It makes them look like true idiots.
Those guys don't need video games-they need girlfriends!!!
EXACTLY!
The 3D0 & Neo Geo (to name a few) were the most advanced of their times. Is this a weak attempt for Sony fans to pat themselves on the back for having spent so much money on a console with so little amount of games to play on it?