Sure, this may seem like the popular opinion right now, but there's plenty of folks who hold opposing beliefs. Like us -- we wouldn't mind seeing a universal increase in the price of consoles. You know, to keep the proles out.
Sure, this may seem like the popular opinion right now, but there's plenty of folks who hold opposing beliefs. Like us -- we wouldn't mind seeing a universal increase in the price of consoles. You know, to keep the proles out.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:05AM StormEagle said
You and the rest of the human race Johnny boy.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:07AM StormEagle said
Which one is it showing? Because it's just cycling through all the ones I've ever uploaded for me. Right now, it's showing Storm Eagle's intro after you select him in MMX for me.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:11AM (Unverified) said
It's showing the BlazBlue fellow doing that anime character thing (Hand outstretched clutching an invisible fruit or ball).
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:24AM Ashitaka said
It's that avatar that a lot of people seem to be using now (I don't have a clue how you do it though) and it's annoying because your username is too large..
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4879/stormb.jpg
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http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4879/stormb.jpg
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:26AM StormEagle said
I apologize, I shouldn't have changed it so many times. But I see this a lot where it randomly changes people's avatars or doesn't display them at all. Joystiq/AOL needs to fix that. Or atleast let us clear the one's we've uploaded and start fresh with just one...
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:37AM Ashitaka said
It only happens to a select few people, so I really thought that it was some kind of weird avatar that you were using. If, like you said, it's Joystiq/AOL's fault then they should change it asap, it's a bit annoying sometimes.
Now it's fine, you're back to Storm Eagle's avatar.
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Now it's fine, you're back to Storm Eagle's avatar.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:52AM Mr Khan said
I think it's a weblogs, inc. problem overall, since i notified Chris of it in late January, and he notified Justin Glow, and nothing has been done. So i can presume its either out of his jurisdiction or just too complicated of a problem to fix.
At this point, i kinda want to see how many avatars i can cram in there before the system starts forgetting some of them
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At this point, i kinda want to see how many avatars i can cram in there before the system starts forgetting some of them
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 3:52PM (Unverified) said
Or if you're an EA employee and pay only $20 for console EA games and $10 for PC EA games. Imagine seeing those prices in stores.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:11AM RobS the 3rd said
I agree, I want the price cut too. Stop teasing me SONY!
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:20AM whylekat said
Especially now that the PS3 is rumored to cost like 70% less to build... Pass that savings along to us consumers, Sony! Maybe some of us will actually buy your overpriced/oversized Blu-Ray player and I dunno.. Maybe play games on it or something. Damn I wanna play Fat Princess!!
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:04AM michaelwub said
The rumours about the PS3 price cut, slim and reduction of manufacturing costs could be stalling sales. As much as they say they won't I'm sure Sony will have to cut the price since people seem to be holding out at the moment...
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:16AM Walo said
Hey Joystiq dudes!!!! are you snorting blocks? who would like an increase in price? dammmm I want what you guys are smoking.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:49AM Walo said
dammm my comment was downvoted because I don't like a PS3 price increase? wow pass the weed please, because what you are all smoking is really potent. Maybe I'll get voted up if I said I wanted the PS3 price to increase to a 1000 bucks?
naaaaahhhh that could't be it... maybe it was because I said Joistiq editors are smokers... yeah that should be it... *really, people can't be so stupid as actually wish for an increase... or can they?...* *oh well maybe I'm being too optimistic about their intelligence...*
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naaaaahhhh that could't be it... maybe it was because I said Joistiq editors are smokers... yeah that should be it... *really, people can't be so stupid as actually wish for an increase... or can they?...* *oh well maybe I'm being too optimistic about their intelligence...*
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:50AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
it was downvoted because you dont understand SARCASM
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:50AM MystileArmor said
Or maybe you're just a fucking retard... how about that? Let it go man.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:52AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:54AM Hunter2223 said
A perfect example of why you shouldn't do drugs kids.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:10AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
going at sarcasm with sarcasm is hard to do, so you failed at that.....THEN you type ANOTHER comment asking WHY and FURTHER dig yourself into a hole....sorry dude...hard to believe you were REALLY being sarcastic both times.....
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:44AM DigStyle said
It's B.A. Baracus, not M.A. Barakus :http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B._A._Baracus
He called me up and told me to say, "I pity the fool that uses my name then spells it wrong. Mr. T believes that incorrect spelling can lead to people thinking you are a tool. Stay in school kids."
"You need to say whet you mean before you can mean what you say, sarcasm included. Raaaaaaawr! Give me back my Mohawk comb woman!"
Damn Mr. T, I didn't think you were such a grammar/spelling Nazi!
Don't kill the messenger boys... and lady.
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He called me up and told me to say, "I pity the fool that uses my name then spells it wrong. Mr. T believes that incorrect spelling can lead to people thinking you are a tool. Stay in school kids."
"You need to say whet you mean before you can mean what you say, sarcasm included. Raaaaaaawr! Give me back my Mohawk comb woman!"
Damn Mr. T, I didn't think you were such a grammar/spelling Nazi!
Don't kill the messenger boys... and lady.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 12:14PM Walo said
Ah yeah sorry about that I thought that I was on a Spain forum for a sec.
[Quote]... that incorrect spelling can lead to people thinking you are a tool...."[/Quote]
a tool? maybe a hammer?...
[Quote]..You need to say whet you mean...[?quote]
I prefer to stay dry thanks...
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[Quote]... that incorrect spelling can lead to people thinking you are a tool...."[/Quote]
a tool? maybe a hammer?...
[Quote]..You need to say whet you mean...[?quote]
I prefer to stay dry thanks...
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 4:20PM (Unverified) said
Downvote me if you feel Walo is a misunderstood young man.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:16AM MystileArmor said
And I vanna toilet made of solid gold but it's just not in the cards, now is it?
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 12:27PM GPrime101 said
Do I think price cuts would be a good thing? Yes, of course.
Do I think that publishers should be calling out console makers about this? No, of course not.
Do I think that publishers should be calling out console makers about this? No, of course not.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:20AM (Unverified) said
And I would like a new Sega console. Ain't happening. If the largest publisher is ignored, why would the second largest have more influence?
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:20AM hfm said
How about we cut the price of the software...
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:53AM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
more $30 games sure would increase console rate....lol
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 6:20PM hfm said
Really, right? I dunno why all these guys are up in arms about dropping the hardware price. Most of their games aren't warranting the $60 tag these days. Some do, but it's not very common.
The console manufacturers get a piece of the software sale as well, so it's a give and take. Usually the hardware is a loss and the games and accessories are a gain See $150 (maybe $130 on sale) 120G HD from MS.. i mean seriously 120G SATA 2.5" drives are $55 (who wouldn't get 250-320 anyway..), and what's up with a USB wireless-G Adapter still costing $80 ($100 at brick and mortar) when they should be $30.
A console drop is not out of the question, I mean that's the main entry point to the platform, it comes before the games are purchased. So it makes sense, but I still think the games themselves are priced too high in many cases.
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The console manufacturers get a piece of the software sale as well, so it's a give and take. Usually the hardware is a loss and the games and accessories are a gain See $150 (maybe $130 on sale) 120G HD from MS.. i mean seriously 120G SATA 2.5" drives are $55 (who wouldn't get 250-320 anyway..), and what's up with a USB wireless-G Adapter still costing $80 ($100 at brick and mortar) when they should be $30.
A console drop is not out of the question, I mean that's the main entry point to the platform, it comes before the games are purchased. So it makes sense, but I still think the games themselves are priced too high in many cases.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:20AM NutMan said
Italics. They tell you when to pay attention.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:32AM Giggman said
You know what... I would like to see console price cuts this year too. Hell make them all free for that matter so we don't have to keep reading about it everyday. Just go down to your local Target or Wall-Mart get in line and get your free system (then get back in line). What makes it so bad is that I currently own all of them (technically my son has a 360 and Wii but I bought the damn thing).
I don't understand everybody's obsession with a price cuts. Truth be told if there is a price cut the majority of the people still would't get one, or find something else to bitch about. Most people have already chosen their sides in this War and if you haven't invested in "the other" system that you have just spent the last (x) number of years bashing yet, chances are you are not going to.
I will be so glad when Joystiq could post an Article that states "PS3, Wii, 360, DS, PSP,PSP-GO all have a $200 price cut..... Consumers Rejoice" It will still be 200 comments about why console (A) is sucks and console (B) rules.
I don't understand everybody's obsession with a price cuts. Truth be told if there is a price cut the majority of the people still would't get one, or find something else to bitch about. Most people have already chosen their sides in this War and if you haven't invested in "the other" system that you have just spent the last (x) number of years bashing yet, chances are you are not going to.
I will be so glad when Joystiq could post an Article that states "PS3, Wii, 360, DS, PSP,PSP-GO all have a $200 price cut..... Consumers Rejoice" It will still be 200 comments about why console (A) is sucks and console (B) rules.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:35AM MystileArmor said
I could ramble on and tell you how much of an idiot you are, but see, I just woke up and I think your comment speaks for itself. All I can picture right now is you with a bunch of sandbags hidding in your basement playing your console cause you think there is a war going on.
They should form a line for that 200 dollar price cut, so people know where to hurl the rocks at.
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They should form a line for that 200 dollar price cut, so people know where to hurl the rocks at.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:46AM Giggman said
Actually I ramble on about how much of an idiot you are but all of your previous comments speak for themselves. So I won't go on and on about how this whole Sam Raimi, bathwarter, POODING shit shows that you are corny as hell.
What makes it so bad is that you actually think it's funny.
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What makes it so bad is that you actually think it's funny.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 10:49AM xThePunisherx said
How about both of you are retarded? :)
But seriously, he's right, it's not even worth the effort to explain to you how wrong you are.
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But seriously, he's right, it's not even worth the effort to explain to you how wrong you are.
Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:02AM DangerMouse001 said
Price cuts don't work? Really? Even the measly $30 price drop of the PS2 a while back saw an increase in sales.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:03AM Giggman said
How am I wrong? All I was basically saying is that I would like to see a price cut too so people would stop complaining about systems being so expensive. With some people especially fanboys a price cut still wouldn't matter because some people are so hung up on one platform.
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Posted: Aug 5th 2009 11:15AM eat it said
I agree plus something has to be said about spending time and not money. I'm an adult with other hobbies and a full-time job.
Sure, I have $350 to go drop on an xbox and a couple games, but, I don't have the time for more games. Even if xbox was $100 I wouldn't get it because for me one system is more than enough and Sony publishes the games I want so I have a PS3. For other people they like halo and Gears or Wii sports and only have the time for that.
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Sure, I have $350 to go drop on an xbox and a couple games, but, I don't have the time for more games. Even if xbox was $100 I wouldn't get it because for me one system is more than enough and Sony publishes the games I want so I have a PS3. For other people they like halo and Gears or Wii sports and only have the time for that.
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