I know what you mean dude, when we got down there we were quite disappointed to say the least. I thought they could have done a little more in the way of hype building.
What would be your console of choice? Their are pro and cons to each system, not just exclusive titles available. What features of your console of choice do you appreciate the most?
I was merely asking a question, "Who Cares? Most people have come back with a constructive answer, adding to the debate.
Also, do you care to share why you have labeled myslef "Idiot to the gaming world"
Just curious...
It's just most of us are not so lucky. I own all there just because I have to. All the consoles have their merits, some people just get blinded and feel the need to defend their purchase.
What Ice said..
I think your right dude, 2D had a certain appeal that today's games just don't have. I would love to see HD remakes of all the 8-16 bit hits of yesteryear.. Super Metroid anyone?
It seems like it was just yesterday. I remember when I got Faxanadu on the NES for Chritmas one year, took me a whole six months to beat that game. I saw recently on Youtube a dude did a speed run which took him 12 minutes, humbled me a bit..
That gamers who have been playing games for over 20 years have very fond memories of their first couple of titles that got them into gaming. Video games HAVE changed a lot since their conception, with leaps and bounds taken in game design, graphics and story driven adventures.
The joy of finishing an extremely hard NES title is way different than completing the story mode of today's Call of Duty titles. It is a hard feeling to describe and I guess you had to be one of those gamer...
with an Xbox 360 specific website stepping out of their comfort zone to appreciate games on other systems. I think it is admirable of them to admit their are good games on all consoles, not just their system of choice.
All the hard work that developers put into making a quality title, I really do, but Bionic Commando concentrated to heavily on the graphics, and not enough energy was put in to testing the main control scheme for the game, swinging.
The game controls horribly, and although their are some brights spots like decent visuals and sound, the main reason we play games is to enjoy out time playing them, not cursing at your innocent TV because "Rad" wont do what you tell him to....
Sony should use this test as a jump pad for gauging how much interest there is in the PS3 price point. A cheaper PS3 will sell by the truckloads. There are people waiting on the fence because they are not willing to spend X amount of dollars.
I wish I had the chance, I would of snapped up as many as I could and made a profit! Lol, you can't beat that price, a Blu-Ray player for every room maybe?
Not in Australia, don't know about the US
But I would love to give it a go, my PS3 has been collecting dust lately..
and he comes free in the box!
I will only accept a new Xbox SKU if they address some of the problems with the current model. For me to upgrade they will have to have WiFi adaptor built in, slot-loading optical drive, larger HDD and a more reliable motherboard.
I have to sympathize with GrathiusXR, I too think LO is the bomb, although I am yet to finish it also. Great game, I just haven't had the time this gen to finish an RPG, which is why I tend to steer clear of them.
I have a fear that with each generation of consoles, but allocated gaming time will dwindle ..
Some good commandments so far, keep 'em coming everyone.
We have the stone tablet ready with chisel in hand!
What Cosmickey said
I think the need for Blu-ray is fading by the day. I am an avid PS3 user and one of the main reasons for me buying my PS3 was to watch HD movies.
The fact that Microsoft is offering this service to everyone with the need to purchase a disc is an awesome prospect. Saves me a lot of money at the counter.
The future is content on demand.