360, worth it?

My bro picked up a new 360 this week and I got a chance to see it. MFD 2009

Much quieter, seems like the HDD is faster and it doesn't get hot.

I'm thinking about getting a new 360 when Valhalla comes out next year. Until then my 2006 model 360 will do me just fine.

I say you should get one... Chances of getting a RROD now is very small.

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

NintendoSince83

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

-snorlax-

http://palgn.com.au/xbox-360/13506/360-to-last-longer-than-the-original-xbox/

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"][QUOTE="quicksilverXP24"]

Not worth it. Cancelled XBL and haven't looked back. Looking to sell my Xbox 360.

NintendoSince83

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

mitu123

it's the only real alternative to the pc i cant reccomend the ps3, it's rubbishhy4k

opinions are great arent they?

it's definitely worth it. But, for me PS3 is a better choice because of the exclusives(LBP, Killzone 2, Uncharted, etc.) and free online. Either way, why not buy both?

[QUOTE="mitu123"][QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

-snorlax-

it's definitely worth it. But, for me PS3 is a better choice because of the exclusives(LBP, Killzone 2, Uncharted, etc.) and free online. Either way, why not buy both?

jmdude

[QUOTE="hy4k"]it's the only real alternative to the pc i cant reccomend the ps3, it's rubbish-snorlax-

opinions are great arent they?

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"][QUOTE="mitu123"] I remember hearing that the 360 would last longer than the Xbox because MS is making money on it.mitu123

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

[QUOTE="hy4k"]it's the only real alternative to the pc i cant reccomend the ps3, it's rubbishNintendoSince83

opinions are great arent they?

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

-snorlax-

bookmarking for future ownage :lol:

what will you're excuse be when MS announces Forza 3, new Rare game, new Lionhead game, motion-sensing technology, Zune X (or a similar handheld device to play games) and last but not least, the 360 version of MGS4, all on top of the games we already do know, such as Halo: ODST, Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and hopefully Alan Wake?

Hell, MS says we're in for a surpise and honestly i wouldn't be surprised by any of that.

the 360 sucks the only decent game it has is halo 3

/sarcasm

[QUOTE="jmdude"]

it's definitely worth it. But, for me PS3 is a better choice because of the exclusives(LBP, Killzone 2, Uncharted, etc.) and free online. Either way, why not buy both?

NintendoSince83

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

Steel-Panther

bookmarking for future ownage :lol:

what will you're excuse be when MS announces Forza 3, new Rare game, new Lionhead game, motion-sensing technology, Zune HD (or a similar handheld device to play games) and last but not least, the 360 version of MGS4, all on top of the games we already do know, such as Halo: ODST, Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and hopefully Alan Wake?

Hell, MS says we're in for a surpise and honestly i wouldn't be surprised by any of that.

[QUOTE="hy4k"]it's the only real alternative to the pc i cant reccomend the ps3, it's rubbish-snorlax-

opinions are great arent they?

the 360 sucks the only decent game it has is halo 3

/sarcasm

JuarN18

yeah i know, it's only the best exlusive game on consoles this gen, since everyone knows MGS4 is going to the 360.

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

[QUOTE="hy4k"]it's the only real alternative to the pc i cant reccomend the ps3, it's rubbishhy4k

opinions are great arent they?

[QUOTE="hy4k"][QUOTE="-snorlax-"]opinions are great arent they?-snorlax-

[QUOTE="JuarN18"]

the 360 sucks the only decent game it has is halo 3

/sarcasm

Steel-Panther

everyone knows MGS4 is going to the 360.

[QUOTE="Steel-Panther"]

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"]

360s on its way out. Get a PS3 to save urself the embarassment when M$ announces their new xbox.

-snorlax-

bookmarking for future ownage :lol:

what will you're excuse be when MS announces Forza 3, new Rare game, new Lionhead game, motion-sensing technology, Zune HD (or a similar handheld device to play games) and last but not least, the 360 version of MGS4, all on top of the games we already do know, such as Halo: ODST, Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and hopefully Alan Wake?

Hell, MS says we're in for a surpise and honestly i wouldn't be surprised by any of that.

"opinions are great aren't they"?

I'm sure ps3 owners would love to play games like GT5 or GoW 3, but it's too bad those games aren't going to release this year. In that case i'm sure they'd love to have access to the 360's lineup of games if they don't already have a 360; and as far as the DLC goes, i'm sure they would also like to play GTA 4: TLAD, or the new one that could be announced at E3 (they should be happy they're getting Fallout 3 DLC though).

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"][QUOTE="Steel-Panther"]

bookmarking for future ownage :lol:

what will you're excuse be when MS announces Forza 3, new Rare game, new Lionhead game, motion-sensing technology, Zune HD (or a similar handheld device to play games) and last but not least, the 360 version of MGS4, all on top of the games we already do know, such as Halo: ODST, Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and hopefully Alan Wake?

Hell, MS says we're in for a surpise and honestly i wouldn't be surprised by any of that.

Steel-Panther

"opinions are great aren't they"?

I'm sure ps3 owners would love to play games like GT5 or GoW 3, but it's too bad those games aren't going to release this year. In that case i'm sure they'd love to have access to the 360's lineup of games if they don't already have a 360; and as far as the DLC goes, i'm sure they would also like to play GTA 4: TLAD, or the new one that could be announced at E3 (they should be happy they're getting Fallout 3 DLC though).

Even if there was no RROD, and it has been reduced, I'd still get a PS3 if I were you.

[QUOTE="hy4k"][QUOTE="-snorlax-"] and u did such a good job i might add.-snorlax-

.............................................................................................................lol

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"][QUOTE="hy4k"] tySteel-Panther

.............................................................................................................lol

Definitely worth it!

[QUOTE="-snorlax-"][QUOTE="Steel-Panther"]

bookmarking for future ownage :lol:

what will you're excuse be when MS announces Forza 3, new Rare game, new Lionhead game, motion-sensing technology, Zune HD (or a similar handheld device to play games) and last but not least, the 360 version of MGS4, all on top of the games we already do know, such as Halo: ODST, Mass Effect 2, Splinter Cell: Conviction, and hopefully Alan Wake?

Hell, MS says we're in for a surpise and honestly i wouldn't be surprised by any of that.

Steel-Panther

"opinions are great aren't they"?

I'm sure ps3 owners would love to play games like GT5 or GoW 3, but it's too bad those games aren't going to release this year. In that case i'm sure they'd love to have access to the 360's lineup of games if they don't already have a 360; and as far as the DLC goes, i'm sure they would also like to play GTA 4: TLAD, or the new one that could be announced at E3 (they should be happy they're getting Fallout 3 DLC though).

I was debating maybe looking into buying a 360, iv played it and love it, games like halo and banjo-kazooie would be my main motive, iv only owned Nintendo brand stuff, and i love my wii.a big discouraging factor about the 360,that i witnessed first hand today,is the red ring of death....how common is a death ring? and should i buy one if it drains all my fun funds?

7NINTENDO7

I think u should not buy one because of RROD why do u want to buy a console that breaks on u when there are other more RELIABLE consoles out there

[QUOTE="Steel-Panther"]

[QUOTE="JuarN18"]

the 360 sucks the only decent game it has is halo 3

/sarcasm

jmdude

everyone knows MGS4 is going to the 360.

[QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

[QUOTE="THE212Warrior"] the best time to get a 360 was a year to two years ago when it was just big game after big game. Now it looks like the ps3 is just more consistant and more reliable hardware wise. NYrockinlegend

except you can still get all those games and for less money now. :?

and the single player remains.

[QUOTE="NYrockinlegend"][QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

except you can still get all those games and for less money now. :?

CaseyWegner

and the single player remains.

[QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

[QUOTE="NYrockinlegend"] There are some games, like shooters, which aren't worth playing after they've aged for about 2-3 years. Some online communities die out after a year or two following the game's release. That certainly does not apply to single-player games, though, or games like Halo 3, who seem to have withstood quite awhile. NintendoSince83

and the single player remains.

as opposed to what? :?

[QUOTE="NintendoSince83"][QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

and the single player remains.

CaseyWegner

as opposed to what? :?

1. The 360 is very much a worthy purchase. Especially for someone who hasn't experienced Halo 3, Gears 1 and 2, Mass Effect and others.

2. All of you always say, "get a gaming PC"! I dont know about you guys, but sitting huddled at a desk 12 inches from a 21" PC monitor isn't my idea of great gaming! Plus, who really enjoys click, click, click, wa, wa, wasd, wasd, click, click, click oh and those installs!!!!!!!

NemeSyS-1

*rage*

Hook up PC to tv

Mouse and keyboard > controllers

PS3 has installs too.

[QUOTE="CaseyWegner"]

[QUOTE="NintendoSince83"] Single player FPS is a past-time.NintendoSince83

as opposed to what? :?

good stuff to know.

The 360's being made now don't RROD. Don't let someone who doesnt have a 360 tell you they do break. I would get an xbox they are cheep and there is a huge wall of games to be played.

[QUOTE="NemeSyS-1"]

1. The 360 is very much a worthy purchase. Especially for someone who hasn't experienced Halo 3, Gears 1 and 2, Mass Effect and others.

2. All of you always say, "get a gaming PC"! I dont know about you guys, but sitting huddled at a desk 12 inches from a 21" PC monitor isn't my idea of great gaming! Plus, who really enjoys click, click, click, wa, wa, wasd, wasd, click, click, click oh and those installs!!!!!!!

bladeeagle

*rage*

Hook up PC to tv

Mouse and keyboard > controllers

PS3 has installs too.

[QUOTE="jmdude"][QUOTE="Steel-Panther"]

everyone knows MGS4 is going to the 360.

NintendoSince83

this would be a clever/funny post, but unfortunately you (and many others) don't understand that it's very likely that a multiplatform game that was made on the PS3 and has been optimized to take advantage of the power/architecture of the cell, wouldn't run as well on the 360 because the 360's GPU/CPU isn't really designed to produce the elements you see in MGS4. There's a reason why Sony's first party games like Uncharted, Killzone 2, and MGS 4 are look like they're in another league visually. I really should elaborate on what I mean, but I'm lazy to do so, but I can leave with this link on why this is the case.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26881661

[QUOTE="NintendoSince83"][QUOTE="jmdude"]I don't :| mD-

this would be a clever/funny post, but unfortunately you (and many others) don't understand that it's very likely that a multiplatform game that was made on the PS3 and has been optimized to take advantage of the power/architecture of the cell, wouldn't run as well on the 360 because the 360's GPU/CPU isn't really designed to produce the elements you see in MGS4. There's a reason why Sony's first party games like Uncharted, Killzone 2, and MGS 4 are look like they're in another league visually. I really should elaborate on what I mean, but I'm lazy to do so, but I can leave with this link on why this is the case.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26881661

[QUOTE="mD-"]

[QUOTE="NintendoSince83"] It will. Instead of the Codec where Otacon says "OMG SNAKE j00 HAVE TO SWAP TeH DISKS!!!! SikE IT'Z teH BLEW RAY" Otacon says "See those jaggies over there, Snake? Oh wait, this is the XBOX 360, multiplatform games always look better on here. Thank god you saved yourself the extra hundred dollars on a developer friendly console.NintendoSince83

this would be a clever/funny post, but unfortunately you (and many others) don't understand that it's very likely that a multiplatform game that was made on the PS3 and has been optimized to take advantage of the power/architecture of the cell, wouldn't run as well on the 360 because the 360's GPU/CPU isn't really designed to produce the elements you see in MGS4. There's a reason why Sony's first party games like Uncharted, Killzone 2, and MGS 4 are look like they're in another league visually. I really should elaborate on what I mean, but I'm lazy to do so, but I can leave with this link on why this is the case.

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26881661

You should read through that thread and get back at me rather than disregarding everything I say. Everything there makes perfect sense. Ask yourself this: Do you think Sony, a multibillion conglomerate and a company that has been in the game console industry longer than Microsoft would invest into this technology for no reason at all?

Sony planned the design of the PS3 to use the cell to things that would be very difficult to do with the CPU that the Xbox 360 (like transitioning in game cinematics straight to gameplay like in MGS4). Some of the proof is seen with some of the recent PS3 games that have came out and in some of the other ones coming soon like Uncharted 2, which has visuals and cinematic qualities that have been rarely seen in console gaming to this date. In addition, more evidence of this is that the developers that are coming out with these games areSONY 1st PARTY DEVELOPERS. They have been learning how to program with the cell, thus they have been able to produce great looking games, some to be seen by the end of this year (UNLIKE 3rd PARTY DEVELOPERS WHO PROGRAM ON THE XBOX 360 FIRST AND DON'T TRY TO MASTER HOW TO USE THE CELL. Do you follow me?

I know I'm not elaborating enough, but everything I'm saying makes perfect sense. Cell computing is future along with Blu-ray and Sony was aiming for that to produce the kind of games like Uncharted 2 using these two. Check Intels roadmap in the processors they are going to develop 5-6 years from now. They are Cell processors.

i'm gonna get 360 soon

Definately worth getting a 360... had mine for almost a year now and enjoyed some great exclusives + multiplats....

If you already own another console (besides Wii), then it's completely pointless. Also, FPSs on consoles are a joke (the 360's dominant genre of games).

Of course! Its the cheapest system and with the best lineup. PS3/360 multiplats, PC/360 multiplats, lots of great exclusives the best online! Imo is perfect. Im not sure about the RRoD but i think by this time its almost extinct