I like how people compare a hard drive to an optical storage disc. They're completely different things that have completely different purposes.
...and ofcourse $48 is high, new media formats are always priced that way for the first year. No one is going to be buying these guys for some time. I'm sure quantities are very small too.
"Microsoft isn't bluffing: Gamers can log on to Xbox Live within the first 48 hours after launch and download 'Texas Hold 'em' -- completely free of charge!"
Imagine that! ZOMG!
Next, they'll announce a free, yes, TOTALLY free, (we're not lying here...), 48 hour period of Mine Sweeper!
"If you're after the platform that offers the most potential (and as long as cost isn't a factor) then buy a Gaming PC. You won't regret it!"
Except until you need to upgrade various components every 6 months to keep up. I'd rather spend $600 once in 5 years, rather than $600 on a new video card alone, every 6-12 months. Also, being able to enjoy games in my living room, on a couch, with a huge TV and surround sound system... good times.
Add Blazing Angels to PS3 launch list
Aug 16th 2006 5:50PM (Joystiq)I'm glad y'all are so easily amused. Mmmmmm... scambled eggs and porn!
DS tech demo of Raid Over the River lookin' good
Aug 16th 2006 5:43PM (Joystiq)Add Blazing Angels to PS3 launch list
Aug 16th 2006 4:39PM (Joystiq)Fuzzy logic: Lara Croft > Mario?
Aug 16th 2006 4:37PM (Joystiq)PS3 to lead in market share with 44% by 2011 says analyst [update1]
Aug 16th 2006 2:22PM (Joystiq)"If they would only look at forums, they'd see how many rapidly crazy people are going to buy a Wii."
Yes, because these online forums are a precise indication of what the masses will do. Crazy people, yes you're right.
Sony gets their 50GB dual-layer Blu-ray discs out the door
Aug 16th 2006 11:58AM (Engadget)...and ofcourse $48 is high, new media formats are always priced that way for the first year. No one is going to be buying these guys for some time. I'm sure quantities are very small too.
XBLA Texas Hold 'em to be free for 48 hours [update 2]
Aug 16th 2006 8:51AM (Joystiq)Imagine that! ZOMG!
Next, they'll announce a free, yes, TOTALLY free, (we're not lying here...), 48 hour period of Mine Sweeper!
Microsoft, they're so loving... and generous.
Stop the presses! Positive PS3 news!
Aug 16th 2006 8:47AM (Joystiq)You're an idiot.
Stop the presses! Positive PS3 news!
Aug 16th 2006 8:44AM (Joystiq)Except until you need to upgrade various components every 6 months to keep up. I'd rather spend $600 once in 5 years, rather than $600 on a new video card alone, every 6-12 months. Also, being able to enjoy games in my living room, on a couch, with a huge TV and surround sound system... good times.
Capcom aware of Dead Rising standard-definition woes
Aug 15th 2006 3:21PM (Joystiq)