PS3 UK launch - as confirmed by Sony
27 January 2007, 10:19 AM
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smaller - more reliable -for all ages - cheaper ?
These are facts , and it is unique because there's nothing on the market remotely like it .
27 January 2007, 10:31 AM
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Smaller - Not exactly a USP;
More reliable - thats subjective, although to be fair, I haven't heard many stories of returned Wiis;
For All Ages - again subjective as all consoles will suggest this;
Cheaper - I guess you get what you pay for
More reliable - thats subjective, although to be fair, I haven't heard many stories of returned Wiis;
For All Ages - again subjective as all consoles will suggest this;
Cheaper - I guess you get what you pay for
27 January 2007, 10:36 AM
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I didn't say I played it for 5 minutes. I said I got bored within 5 minutes. There's a difference. I was actually forced to endure the experience for 2 hours. Something I'm not keen to repeat...
Yes, but some gaming experiences are just plain infantile. Doesn't interest me at all I'm afraid.
Isnt all game playing a bit childish ? as for the Wii being gimicky .... it works get over it 
27 January 2007, 10:55 AM
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I didn't say I played it for 5 minutes. I said I got bored within 5 minutes. There's a difference. I was actually forced to endure the experience for 2 hours. Something I'm not keen to repeat...
Yes, but some gaming experiences are just plain infantile. Doesn't interest me at all I'm afraid.
Yes, but some gaming experiences are just plain infantile. Doesn't interest me at all I'm afraid.
So what's so infantile, please elaborate .
Isn't walking around blowing things up and killing people just a little boring
GOW and the like , Oh but they do look pretty don't they ?
27 January 2007, 11:11 AM
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27 January 2007, 11:35 AM
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I agree, I'm a massive Nintendo fan but I've held off getting a Wii until I'm sure they have solid 3rd party support - this is what's let them down in the past. I want itto go the way of the DS, but something deep down tells me it's a gimmick.
27 January 2007, 03:18 PM
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I had heard a rumour that they would work but did'nt want to rush out and get region B discs only to find they don't.
How many have you tried out of interest ?.
27 January 2007, 03:57 PM
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I'm interesting in starting my BR collection also, but I've heard that the PS3 doesnt output films in 720p yet - is this true?
I also heard it's supposed to be something that'll be in the first dashboard update, timed to coincide with the European launch.
I'm another unconvinced by the Wii's future - I'd like a go on one to see what the fuss is about but I fear it'll turn out the same as what the N64 did in my house - I got GoldenEye for that and thats it - no other games interested me and the wife hasnt let me forget it since! "You're NOT buying that for one game!"
I doubt it'll be long before Sony & MS jump on the controller bandwagon and follow suit, just like what happened when Nintendo launched the rumble feature years ago.
I also heard it's supposed to be something that'll be in the first dashboard update, timed to coincide with the European launch.
I'm another unconvinced by the Wii's future - I'd like a go on one to see what the fuss is about but I fear it'll turn out the same as what the N64 did in my house - I got GoldenEye for that and thats it - no other games interested me and the wife hasnt let me forget it since! "You're NOT buying that for one game!"
I doubt it'll be long before Sony & MS jump on the controller bandwagon and follow suit, just like what happened when Nintendo launched the rumble feature years ago.
27 January 2007, 05:06 PM
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27 January 2007, 09:08 PM
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i was holding out for the PS3 TBH, but after the price announcement from sony regarding the PS3
i went out today and bought an Xbox 360
i had a £50 argos voucher from XMAS, so it cost me £194 for a core package, 2 games and an extra controller, shame there was no memory card, but i supposed i will buy an HD sometime this week.
fantastic machine so far
i went out today and bought an Xbox 360
i had a £50 argos voucher from XMAS, so it cost me £194 for a core package, 2 games and an extra controller, shame there was no memory card, but i supposed i will buy an HD sometime this week.
fantastic machine so far
28 January 2007, 11:17 AM
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p.s. If you look at any of my previous posts, you would already know that I thought that GOW was rubbish and boring.
28 January 2007, 12:35 PM
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Not sure of the Wii's future but i'd still buy one even if it was just for Zelda, but the PS3 at that price doesn't appeal to me, specially when a good half of the launch titles have been out a fair while on the 360, and to a lesser extent the Wii.
PS3 seriously lagging, and seriously expensive.
Oh and LG are soon to release their multi-format HD-BR disc player to supplement both options of the DVD future.
PS3 seriously lagging, and seriously expensive.
Oh and LG are soon to release their multi-format HD-BR disc player to supplement both options of the DVD future.
28 January 2007, 05:48 PM
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I just don't find standing in front of the telly wiggling my hand about to make a bandly drawn sprite bounce up and down particularly interesting or engaging?
Your obviously the life an soul of the party
28 January 2007, 07:39 PM
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28 January 2007, 11:18 PM
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That makes them a lot more expensive to produce though. Eventually one format will win out over the other, and historically that has usually been the cheaper to produce (i.e. larger profits) and the cheaper to buy...
29 January 2007, 01:32 PM
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I just don't find standing in front of the telly wiggling my hand about to make a bandly drawn sprite bounce up and down particularly interesting or engaging? For the same reason, I never likethe eye toy on the PS3, (which seems to have dies a death after the initial fever than surrounded its release)...
p.s. If you look at any of my previous posts, you would already know that I thought that GOW was rubbish and boring.
p.s. If you look at any of my previous posts, you would already know that I thought that GOW was rubbish and boring.
It's still supported on PS2, at least by us. Much more aimed at the younger/very casual gamer at the moment.
Eye3 is coming for PS3, it has hardcore potential...
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29 January 2007, 01:36 PM
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29 January 2007, 01:48 PM
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We'll be releasing something much better for PS3
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29 January 2007, 06:57 PM
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30 January 2007, 05:38 PM
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Its a new IP cos the developer, Evolution, lost the licence to do WRC #9. Also, it was rushed out for the original launch (published by Sony?), sacrificing online play. It also looks NOTHING like the E3 promo, so that was another big con of pre-rendered nonsense. Roll on Motor Storm 2,3,4,5 & 6
That will decide where my money goes...
30 January 2007, 05:44 PM
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