Xbox Gaming Nation?
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Printed Date: 04-25-2024 at 1:31am
Topic: Xbox Gaming Nation?
Posted By: JasonSGN
Subject: Xbox Gaming Nation?
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 12:59pm
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I may to change the name of this site 'Xbox Gaming Nation' if Ted and I both buy an Xbox 360!!! ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN"> 
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Posted By: TedSGN
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 1:07pm
| Isn't that name taken? It sounds familiar. |
Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 1:11pm
I just checked and it was available. Maybe I should buy it before someone else does. ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: TedSGN
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 1:12pm
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Maybe I'm thinking of a magazine. It really does sound familiar. |
Posted By: petes-24
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 2:57pm
| Guess I will be part of the shrinking minority then - looks like I will be taking advantage of Amazon's current PS3 promotion (free remote/'Memento' movie Bluray). It is really a shame that MS/Sony can't make on-line play cross-platform. I might consider paying for that. Maybe an opportunity for AOL or others to carve out a service niche? |
Posted By: K_Mosley
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 5:34pm
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XBN was the mag... I don't think it's published anymore. I assume "XBN" stood for Xbox Nation.
I'm hoping you guys "jump in!"
Kevin
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Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 6:05pm
I was completely convinced that I was going to buy a PS3 until I found out about EA's games running at 30-fps on it as opposed to 60-fps on the Xbox 360. I just have a feeling that EA's and 2K's sports games are going to be developed for the 360 and ported to the PS3. I'm not 100% sure about buying an Xbox 360 because I know I'll be giving up the MLB and WipeOut series on the PS3, but I'm about 90% sure that the 360 will now be my next-gen console.
Are there any particular games or series that make you favor the PS3 at this point? ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: Brent
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 7:20pm
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Too much math, less % - more buying the 360. I just purchased a http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=17 - 20" Vizio so I could have a TV that does HDMI and would be easy to carry back and forth when I travel. ------------- 
Upcoming Fight Night Champion, MLB 2K11, Top Spin 4 |
Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-11-2007 at 7:36pm
You're really starting to piss me off with your free-spending ways  .------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: Brent
Date Posted: 07-12-2007 at 1:42am
One of the benefits of not having a wife and kids. 
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Upcoming Fight Night Champion, MLB 2K11, Top Spin 4 |
Posted By: petes-24
Date Posted: 07-12-2007 at 8:54am
Well, my wife (when she plays) only likes the PS2-style controllers, so there is that. For PS3 exclusives, we are interested in the non-sports "Uncharted: Drake's Fortune". For sports, I am intrigued by the " http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-bp-49-en-15-pro%2Byakyuu-70-1urj-43-bm.html - Pro Baseball Spirits 4 " discussed on the Sportsgamers Blog.
Taking a long term view, I think the PS3 might come back enough to warrant more development focus from studios (i.e., at least equal to xbox 360) -- so I'd think they'd address the framerate issue for next year perhaps. The PS3 is #1 seller in video games on Amazon right now. We'll see.
I just have always liked the PlayStation vibe better, so it's partly just personal preference. I play minimally on-line, but when I did, I liked that it was free, too. (Enjoyed at least one good WE soccer match with Ted, a worthy opponnent!)
Pete
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Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-12-2007 at 2:57pm
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Good points Pete. My biggest fear (if I buy a 360) is that developers get really comfortable with the PS3 in a year and start producing amazing games. I also favor the PS2-style controller by default (I never used an Xbox controller). I have no doubt that EA's games will run at 60fps on the PS3 next year. I just don't know if I want to wait that long for a good football game. ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: petes-24
Date Posted: 07-12-2007 at 3:48pm
I love NCAA, but can live with 30 FPS for a year. Sports-wise I will probably also check out 2K8 hockey and PES-whatever they're on for soccer -- I probably have played WE9 as much as NCAA 2004 to be honest. Honestly, not caring a lick about NFL, that All-Pro Football looks pretty interesting. (Have not played Madden since ~1996 and that was on PC!)
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Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-12-2007 at 4:02pm
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I can live without Madden but I'm very anxious for NCAA. It'll be interesting to see the reviews for both versions of NCAA. If the Xbox 360 version isn't that great, I may just stick with the PS2 version and wait for the PS3 version next year. NASCAR 08 is the other game that will help decide my next console. ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-12-2007 at 5:28pm
I just realized that I can use the component cable from my PS2 on the PS3. That saves me some money for my upfront investment. If Microsoft doesn't lower the price of the 360, it would $479 for an Elite or $499 for a PS3 which can use my old PS2 component cable and I wouldn't have to wait for a better-built model.
I'm sooo confused....  ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: petes-24
Date Posted: 07-13-2007 at 11:14am
I wouldn't be getting either new system if I wasn't also getting a new HDTV (Samsung LN-T4065F from Amazon). I plan on having my PC hooked up to the TV, too, so some gaming might happen there. If you're not sure, I would just wait. I didn't get a PS2 until I could no longer get NCAA Football on the PS1! Honestly, I don't think you could go wrong with either -- for me it was my little preferences that tipped the scales to a PS3 now.
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Posted By: JasonSGN
Date Posted: 07-13-2007 at 12:35pm
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I just saw a video of WipeOut HD and am leaning towards the PS3 again. I'm hoping that NCAA football on the PS2 can satisfy me for a while longer. ------------- http://profile.mygamercard.net/JasonSGN">
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Posted By: Brent
Date Posted: 07-13-2007 at 2:13pm
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Just get a PS3 so the rest of your Sony Entertainment center does not revolt. -------------
Upcoming Fight Night Champion, MLB 2K11, Top Spin 4 |