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neocarrillo
Joined 31 Mar 2005
156 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 04:01
"I'm sure you prolly posted this from a box running Slackware...and as to pot shots, what do you call the deal Sony made with EA for however long it took EA to figure out where the online action was at. That wasn't a pot shot, that was a broadside. And if you think PS 2 graphics have gotten better... Finally, the worst insult a reviewer can give an Xbox game's graphics is that they are "PS 2". Game Devs are looking at the Xbox now, and can't wait for what's NeXt."

Well I know I have had my diputes with you in the past but I am writing this in a civilised manner. I am going to talk about the ps2 graphics. I know xbox has the better graphics but no one can deny the ps2 has done an amazing job graphically for a 6 year old system.
Look at games like god of war, gran turismo 4, tekken 5 and devil may cry 3. This is an old system and yet developers still can juice it for all it's worth.
Well as for the game devs comment, yes they are anxious to make games on xbox but they also can't wait for ps3 and revolution. I know you love xbox, which is good we need competition but next generation is when we really see if microsoft can defeat sony.
Since xbox 360 is supposed to come out this fall they will have a whole year to them selves. But just remember if they don't get the third party support that sony has they wont last long. Halo can only last so long you know.
PreciousRoi
Joined 3 Apr 2005
1483 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 06:54
neocarrillo wrote:
Well I know I have had my diputes with you in the past but I am writing this in a civilised manner. I am going to talk about the ps2 graphics. I know xbox has the better graphics but no one can deny the ps2 has done an amazing job graphically for a 6 year old system.
Look at games like god of war, gran turismo 4, tekken 5 and devil may cry 3. This is an old system and yet developers still can juice it for all it's worth.
Well as for the game devs comment, yes they are anxious to make games on xbox but they also can't wait for ps3 and revolution. I know you love xbox, which is good we need competition but next generation is when we really see if microsoft can defeat sony.
Since xbox 360 is supposed to come out this fall they will have a whole year to them selves. But just remember if they don't get the third party support that sony has they wont last long. Halo can only last so long you know.


Amazing job? Dunno about that, its part of the natural cycle of console evolution that games graphics' will improve as the system ages. Its a common phenomenon. As if the quality of Xbox graphics have remained static since its launch...5 year old system that it almost is...

Actual Question...How many PS2 games support 480p? Because for the Xbox, theres two, two that don't support 480p that is...

Finally you don't seem to get it, MS doesn't have to "defeat" Sony, they have to make money thats all... Global Domination is nice, but in reality, thats just because it means MORE MONEY.
Ditto
Joined 10 Jun 2004
1169 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 08:20
PreciousRoi wrote:

Finally you don't seem to get it, MS doesn't have to "defeat" Sony, they have to make money thats all... Global Domination is nice, but in reality, thats just because it means MORE MONEY.


So totally true.

Microsoft already have their fingers in enough pies without adding monopolisation of videogaming to the list as well.

It doesn't even need to better Sony next gen - with more than a three billion cash surplus, it can afford to sit this one out.
king skins
Joined 10 Mar 2005
563 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:54
My god, this is brilliant! I love reading these My Monolithic Mega Corporation is better that your Monolithic Mega Corporation stuff, lmao.

Adam M wrote:

It doesn't even need to better Sony next gen - with more than a three billion cash surplus, it can afford to sit this one out.


BTW, just the scare ya. Microsofts Cash Reserve is closer to $50billion and they make $100million in revenu per hour.

oh and to the cost of xbox live, being a rip off at £40 per year, lets do a little maths:

£40/12 = £3.33 per month
or
£40/52 = £0.77 per week
or
£40/365 = £0.11 per day

Oh and why do you think online gaming is going to be free on the PS3? Yeah Sony aint gonna charge ya but they are putting the burden of online gaming onto the developer/publisher. You think they are gonna make servers available for free out out of the kindness of their heart? ;)
PreciousRoi
Joined 3 Apr 2005
1483 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 12:57
BTW, FYI IMNSHO "disputes", the word is "disputes"
PreciousRoi
Joined 3 Apr 2005
1483 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 13:28
Earlier I made a hyuuge* reply about the next gen battle, dunno what happened to it...I'll try and run over the salient points...

This Next Gen Console battle could be much bigger than gaming, at least 2 of the 3 NGCs are supposed to act as "media hubs", supporting all kinds of IP. This is interesting, and provokes much thought about the implications of such devices.

Sony and MS come at the "media hub" with different backgrounds, Sony in Hardware and IP ownership, Microsoft in Networking and Software.

Also, to all you MS hatas*, you do realize that MS loses money with every Xbox sold, don't you? If you really want to hurt MS...BUY MORE XBOXES Hell, its not like you can't put Linux on them, that'll really show MS...

You claim you hate MS, but what have you done about it, do you have enought mindless hatred of MS to buy a better game console?


*intentional spelling errors, kthx
kid_77
Joined 29 Nov 2004
875 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 13:42
PreciousRoi wrote:
BTW, FYI IMNSHO "disputes", the word is "disputes"


For that, you've earnt this:

Ditto
Joined 10 Jun 2004
1169 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 13:44
LOL
PreciousRoi
Joined 3 Apr 2005
1483 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:08
cool, does it grant me any special powers?

like Protection From MPAA/RIAA or triple crits against fanboys?
Ditto
Joined 10 Jun 2004
1169 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 16:51
PreciousRoi wrote:

like Protection From MPAA/RIAA or triple crits against fanboys?


No one can protect you from the RIAA. If you are downloading illegal music, they will find you and haul in your ass.

The power of copyright law aided by the mystic forces of the DMCA will cause all those that break them to feel the true forces of good.
kid_77
Joined 29 Nov 2004
875 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:44
PreciousRoi wrote:
cool, does it grant me any special powers?

like Protection From MPAA/RIAA or triple crits against fanboys?


It's actually awarded to those who've acted beyond the call of duty in the name of pedantry.

But yes, it also comes with USB 2.0, and doubles up as an MP3 firewall.

neocarrillo
Joined 31 Mar 2005
156 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 17:52
PreciousRoi wrote:
BTW, FYI IMNSHO "disputes", the word is "disputes"


Yeah I left out the s, anyway I did my part a long time ago helping microsoft lose money when I bought an xbox. I lost money to cause I paid 300 for it and all the system has is halo. The other games like splinter cell and riddick are better on pc, so I buy the pc versions.
PreciousRoi
Joined 3 Apr 2005
1483 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 21:41
I suppose you missed the bit earlier when he got all up ins about my spelling...

That wasn't so much pedantry as it was a touche. Notice my mocking use of Internet acronyms, although I couldn't quite bring myself to match his inimitable "LOL LOL LOL LAME ASS!!!!", (damn this education) mine was a bit more cerebral, I admit...I suppose I'd (MUCH) rather be considered a Champion of Pedantry than stoop to such a level.
kid_77
Joined 29 Nov 2004
875 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 21:48
PreciousRoi wrote:
I suppose you missed the bit earlier when he got all up ins about my spelling...

I did, and I apologise... ... and take back my pendant :)

PreciousRoi wrote:
That wasn't so much pedantry as it was a touche.

Uh-huh.

PreciousRoi wrote:

Notice my mocking use of Internet acronyms, although I couldn't quite bring myself to match his inimitable "LOL LOL LOL LAME ASS!!!!", (damn this education) mine was a bit more cerebral, I admit...I suppose I'd (MUCH) rather be considered a Champion of Pedantry than stoop to such a level.

So I've stuck my ugly snout in without reading the entire thread. My bad. I shall stay out of these from now on. Ok guys, round two...
PreciousRoi
Joined 3 Apr 2005
1483 comments
Mon, 4 Apr 2005 22:04
no biggie, I think I'm prety much done with him anyway, I had previous to this shown mercy before when he had his brain fart or whatever that was...

I don't really think hes in my weight class anyway...his manager should throw in the towel before permenant brain damaga...oh wait, Ship has sailed I believe...

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