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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 8:57AM TheDarkWayne said

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And now, I am stricken with an unsatiable craving for a frosty

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 3:31PM jumpshot said

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not even satiable by having said frosty?
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:12AM KaneRobot said

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50" 720p? Not looking a gift horse in the mouth, but don't they make plasmas that are 1080p now? I haven't been following HDTV progress in about a year and a half so I may be wrong.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:26AM Zertoss said

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The heat from a 1080p plasma TV would cause the "Ultimate Gamer Room" to be too hot to run a game console or PC.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:40AM JXCGunrunna said

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I play on a 42" plasma in 1080p. its in a large room with a 18' ceiling but still, it doesnt get that hot and looks beautiful. also no lag which is awesome
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:01AM Zertoss said

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Don't worry, I'm only joking.

In reality, it's probably 720p so that it can achieve a higher refresh rate without being ridiculously expensive.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:44AM tann said

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lol i was wondering why only 720p as well.
i mean we have 2 50" 1080p panasonic tv's
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:57AM Zertoss said

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I've got a 32" 1080p Panasonic in my bedroom and a 42" 1080p Sharp in my living room. The Panasonic cost almost as much as the Sharp due to its 120Hz refresh rate.

It's expensive, but you get a much better picture with a higher refresh rate.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 11:20AM Professor Lario said

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I have a 50" Pioneer Plasma - 720p. When I bought it a little over a year ago it was arguable the best TV available. Now it would be a no brainer to go 1080, unless the price dif was huge. Also resolution has nothing to do with lag...
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 12:19PM JXCGunrunna said

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I brought up lag because LCD's have slight lag when playing games even tho they dont get as hot.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:16AM CannabisPrime said

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Wii = Toy
Xbox 360 = Game Console
PS3 = DVD Player with game support



They chose the right system for their ultimate game room.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:18AM (Unverified) said

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Kiz, you're right. 50" and only 720p makes me think if Panasonic is being run by earthworms....

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:19AM jaydark123 said

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Sucks that this is US only..

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:18AM Bowser Rogozhin said

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No.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:19AM (Unverified) said

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lmao at the PS3 description...

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:20AM worldpattern said

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I didn't go read the official rules, but what are they going to do when their site crashes under the weight of all those hits? This has bad idea written all over it.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:20AM amart89 said

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get a girlfriend

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:34AM (Unverified) said

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That's until your Blu-Ray drive dies and Sony refuses to acknowledge warranty; because what you have is an isolated even when 5 out of 6 people you know had the ame occurence...

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:51AM (Unverified) said

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I dunno why anyone would complain about a 50" 720p Plasma for $1...

Anyway the only reason to bother with 1080p is to use your TV as a computer monitor. Otherwise you are going to have a hard time telling the difference or even finding a true 1080p source (besides Blu-ray, what is there? most console games aren't even rendered at 1080p naively, they are upscaled from 720p or sometimes less)

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:01AM (Unverified) said

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Yup, you don't need 1080p for an errorbox.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:44AM Abdo said

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Hey fanboys, if you're gonna fight, take it outside.

Winner gets a Wii.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:46AM JXCGunrunna said

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I work at wendys... i hate that job.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:48AM Negatron said

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Is that how bad being a fanboy can distort ones perception on reality? Sexualchocolate = infinite FAIL

Its 2009, play what you want. Last i checked there is no mass exodus on any of the current consoles, that is going to effect their existence.

You really must come from Zamunda...
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:50AM (Unverified) said

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@Elsin
Mine's been going 2 years, spends more time on than off (seriously), has been dropped down the stairs (in a carry bag) and is still running perfectly, recording TV (onto my nice cheap 500gb laptop HDD), playing games and watching full HD films.

I'd certainly prefer a

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:52AM (Unverified) said

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Wow someone's a huge fanboy.

All game consoles are toys, you do play with them and everything. If you think current Xbox 360s are as prone to failure as the old ones you are just high.

The Wii is the top selling console and makes the most profit, period. It also has a huge variety of games for every demographic, just because it has games that don't appeal to you doesn't mean it's not a game console. It has the most exclusives and the most original games that have never been done before on any platform, and not only that but all the games cost at least $10 less.

Look I can be a fanboy too:
How replaceable are those PS3 controller batteries? Oh yeah they aren't. How ergonomic are they? Oh yeah they are from 1994. Everyone I know with a PS3 bought them before they had rumble too so they have to buy all new controllers if they want something that the Xbox came with standard (That's ~$200 for four of them). That's a lot more than $15 for 4 rechargeable AA batteries and charger. How many exclusive PS3 games are there, like 3?

Oh and how has the PSN's free service been? Most game reviewers and players all agree LIVE is worth the cost because it's the best online service available for consoles.

How exactly is Blu-ray the format of the future? I see streaming videos (like Netflix) as the future, and so does Microsoft and Apple...so it sounds like the two largest makers of operating systems are going to disagree with you there.

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I could go on but I feel like a huge moron. Fanboyism is plain stupid. Shut up and pick whatever console you like. Nobody's forcing you to enter in this Wendy's contest or buy a Wii or Xbox.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:51AM Negatron said

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EDIT

*affect* even..

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 9:54AM Negativecool said

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I'll take an ultimate game room for a buck...That's cool.


But what happened to the Quebec French language game law...story?..

??

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:49AM Courtney said

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http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/quebec-law-outlaws-english-only-titles/

It's been updated, there was some confusion about what the law actually was going to do. It does appear to have been pulled from the front page though.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:00AM (Unverified) said

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EDIT: Banned! Smile a wide smile!

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:06AM Dirty said

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Is it wrong that I hope your infertile, and that your PS3 caused it.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:10AM Bearxor said

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You may be 25 years old, but your attitude places you firmly in the 'boy' range.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:10AM seemoneh said

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It's right
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:21AM Oobgarm said

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And your posts here make you seem fucking retarded.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:23AM (Unverified) said

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Lol sexualchocolate you are 25 yet you're so invested in a games console?

Really sad man, seriously. You say "This is my sport and I am indeed a sony fan"? Gaming is about the GAMES, idiot - so really if you're picking a side regarding console manufacturers you need to get a grip.

You're 25 yet you sound like a fucking 12 year old.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:25AM Bowser Rogozhin said

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"marketing consultant"

So you're dead inside? That explains, that explains everything.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:34AM Serious Table said

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I personally own a Nintendo Wii, a Xbox 360 Elite, a PS3 60 Gig, a black Nintendo DS Lite, and a gaming laptop with 1920 x 1200 resolution. I play on all of them. I play on the 360 more, because I enjoy the games available there more, and because my friends happen to use 360's as well. My laptop gaming is slowly creeping up to how much I play the 360 and will likely be surpassed. So now that we have that set up, let me tell you something, Sexualchocolate.

I really don't like the PS3 very much. The controllers just feel awkward in my hands when compared to the 360, which feels more awkward in my hand compared to the Wii. I'm not a huge fan of the exclusive games, either. I used it frequently for Blu-Ray until I got Netflix on my 360 account and stream them from there. So even for that factor, it's slowly being replaced by my laptop and my 360.

I don't give a flying damn about the PS3 making you feel smug. Point is, as everyone else has said, you are a fanBOY. Age has nothing to do with it. It's maturity level we're talking here. And looking at how much you bitch about the PS3 being better than the "errorbox" without looking at both sides, your level of maturity is looking around the age of... oh, Iunno, eight years old or so. Fanboy fits you well.

Oh, and I'm still on my first 360, thank you.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:38AM MorbidToaster said

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You know, people might actually debate with you about this if you'd stop calling it an errorbox.

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The Blu-ray is awesome, and the *handfull* of PS3 exclusives are great games.

But...Xbox has the best online service (inb4itcostsmoney), MORE exclusives, Netflix, personally I like the removable HDD.

They are both worthy systems, and if you want to get the best experience, you'll need both.

Make those tax returns disappear.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:40AM (Unverified) said

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@Sexualchocolate

I actually have all three major consoles and I didn't use my welfare checks to buy any of them. I'm 23, fresh out of college, and work everyday. Personally, I think the 360 is the best console out of the three, but that's not to say all the other consoles aren't just as good. You may be a 25 yr old "man", but your attitude and logic labels you firmly as boy. A pretty insecure one at that. You're upset that you spent $500 on a fancy blu-ray player with a limited online community and hand full of decent games and you feel the need to take it out on other console owners.

Wow, you bought yourself an expensive video game console, over compensating for something? This is a website for gaming fans and enthusiasts, not for your one sided and bigoted outbursts.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 11:05AM MystileArmor said

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"trying for a baby"

You do know socks can't get pregnant, right?
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 12:27PM Negatron said

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OMNIPOTENT FAIL for speaking about the Ps3 as if it costs millions of dollars that only you and your circle are entitled to. I don't mind trolling, but you are
just
not
good
at
it. (Unfunny, uninteresting, uninspiring... unworthy)

"Feeling sorry for people who can't afford it etc...."

Your life and the frumpy man you are engaged to is should be titled the "errorbox" NOT Microsoft's console.





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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:27AM (Unverified) said

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@Sexualchocolate

Not to be a dick, but you sound like an immature asshole. I'm 28, married, have a house, and am trying for a baby. I would never, ever consider myself a fan boy or troll on message boards saying how bad a particular game console is. If you're only 3 years younger than me, which I highly doubt you are, I weep for my generation. You deserve a big ol fail tag. Or a 40 pound box of rape. Either or.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:33AM (Unverified) said

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Sexualchocolate

Are you just pissed that you're in the UK and this promo is only open to US residents?

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:40AM MorbidToaster said

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AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Win
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:36AM (Unverified) said

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burned. burned real bad. Oh wait....that was my xbox....right? Pffff....give us all a break. After you'd made all your comments about your life and telling us how fucking awesome you are, we're all just playing video games here. Damn....you're just like us. I bought an XBOX because all my friends have one. I have one friend with a PS3.....I never hear from that dude haha. It must be because he's too busy with his huge, exclusive game library right? Pretty sure of it......

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:36AM jaredgood1 said

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Ultimate Game Room? With only one system? I'd think to even approach "ultimate" you would need all three consoles and a pretty beffy PC.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:42AM MorbidToaster said

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I'm getting there, I have PS3, 360, PSP, DS (DSi soon, goddamn Sunday), an OK gaming laptop, and a few nice screens to play them on. Surrounded by game items and posters. I love MY 'Ultimate Gaming Room'.

I think it will be pretty much complete once I blow my tax return on building a new PC.
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Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:45AM tann said

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i think he got it spot on with those descriptions
esp the ps3 one..

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:46AM Knight Marquise said

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Thanks for making my morning. I don't think I ever reported more posts, overflowing with trollitus, at one time, then I just did on damn near every one of your post.

Hopefully you'll get banned, grow up some, and come back with a different attitude.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 10:47AM Rocktave said

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They would have to do this thing during lunch hour... when I'm eating.. not at wendy's.

Posted: Apr 3rd 2009 11:00AM (Unverified) said

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that would be so cool to have

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