IF You Can't Afford $30.00 to $65.00 for New Console Game, is IPAD The Answer ?

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

PC gaming is the answer.

PC gaming is the answer.

GreenGoblin2099

First I've heard of 360 games going to $69.99. Where did you hear this? Sure hope PS3 doesn't follow suit or I'm going to have to wait many months or years before I can buy a new PS3 game. Imagine all the DS games I could buy compared to one PS3 game, ridiculous.

Yeah I don't know. The iPad games may be cheap, but a iPad is $600 or more. That's much more than a DS or PSP and twice as much as a console, 3 times as much as Wii. I think the initial cost of owning an iPad would be too high really. Also, it's not as portable as a DS or PSP and nowhere near as powerful as a console. It doesn't have any strengths that stand out. Not portable enough and not quite as powerful as cheaper consoles.

Besides, you can always get console games used and not have to pay $60+ for them, so that's hardly a problem.

Imagine how many games you could buy for the price of an iPad... Like... a lot. :P

Hmmm, i'd say no. I had an iPhone and found very few games worth my time.

Either buy less games or buy a budget PC.

PC gaming is the answer.

GreenGoblin2099

Imagine how many games you could buy for the price of an iPad... Like... a lot. :P

DarkLink77

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

Slimmin360

Ipad costs like what, $600-$800? You can buy a decent gaming PC for that price. You're better off with the PC than anything Apple has to offer in terms of gaming.

Is a reduced quality in games worth the GIGANTIC price of an iPad? Considering they cost way more than a console, I don't understand while you'll sell everything to play Bejeweled 2 on a touch screen instead of a TV screen.

Imagine how many games you could buy for the price of an iPad... Like... a lot. :P

DarkLink77

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

PC gaming is the answer.

Slimmin360

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

PC gaming is the answer.

Slimmin360

That's just simply not true. PC games are released that much, but they have sales all the time that drop below $20 and even $10.

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"][QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

PC gaming is the answer.

DarkLink77

iPad starting at $499 for 16 gb non Wi-Fi model.

and the prices go up from there to $599 for 32 gb and $699 for 64 gb

and for Wi-Fi you have to pay $629 for 16 gb, $729 for 32 gb, $829 for 64 gb.

VS

Xbox 360 now $299 for 250 gb or $199 for 4gb

PS3 now $299 for 160 gb

Wii now $199 for Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, Wii-mote with MotionPlus and a Nunchuck

DS/DSi/XL now $129.99, $169.99, and $189.99

PSP now $169.99 or $249.99 for a Go

or you could take the money you want to buy an iPad for and get a really good Gaming PC.

I'm sorry but you'll never sell me on gaming on a PC, i don't like the control scheme of a mouse and keyboard, or sitting uncomfortably in front of a monitor, i just want to push a button and play....no updates, patches, long load times...just sit press and play.Slimmin360

That's why you should use Steam, as you get auto-updates/patches, huge sales (games as low as a couple of bucks) and load times would depend specifically on your HDD (chances are they would load faster than console counterparts).

Next, hook PC up to HDTV and play in the living room (I do) using a KB/M or 360 controller.

[QUOTE="DarkLink77"][QUOTE="Slimmin360"] Sorry i'm not a PC gamer, besides most PC games are released at $50.00 and rarely drop below $20.00Slimmin360

steam updates your games automatically, you can use a 360 controller for tons of games, and you can use a PC on a wide variety of TV's.

Or get yourself a DS and a few DS titles. That ought to satisfy your gaming crave. An Ipad will not satisfy that gaming crave. You honestly want to spend $500 at the least on something so huge and clumsy?

If this thread is serious, which is highly unlikely, then the PSP would be a far better way to go than a $500 ipad. Basically, the ipad is a handheld, so why compare it to the consoles anyway?

^ Why the PSP whe nthe DS is cheaper and has a vast library covering all genres?

$500-600 would be better spent on a DS Lite plus a bunch of DS games instead of a huge iPad with a bunch of lackluster apps.

The DS is also a good option. Get a DSi XL and then the 3DS at release (or close to).

Gaming on an iPad?

LOL. Sure, it's fine for casual games, but you'll be hard pressed to find any game with a substantial amount of depth. For $500-600, a gaming PC would give a much better experience.

Don't like keyboard and mouse?
Hook up an Xbox 360 controller.
Sitting uncomfortably? Sit in a better chair or sit on your couch. Also, if sitting is uncomfortable, maybe something is wrong with your butt.
No patches? Use Steam. That's where you'll be buying your games for iPad game prices.
And long load times? PC games tend to load quicker than console games because they're installed on the hard drive, not streamed from a disc.

[QUOTE="Arach666"][QUOTE="Slimmin360"] I'm sorry but you'll never sell me on gaming on a PC, i don't like the control scheme of a mouse and keyboard, or sitting uncomfortably in front of a monitor, i just want to push a button and play....no updates, patches, long load times...just sit press and play.Slimmin360

^ Why the PSP whe nthe DS is cheaper and has a vast library covering all genres?

Calvin079

Multimedia functions and tv-out.

Also, I have one so that means PSP is better.

Aim for a PC, DSi, 3DS, or PSP if you don't want to spend too much on games. I would highly recommend one of those 4 over an ipad. If you want an ipad, then you are free to get one, but you may be truly disappointed if you purchase an ipad with the intention for gaming.

Or hold out for 3DS. For now it appears to be a promising handheld, and it will probably launch at $200, add in backwards compatibility for DS titles and you'll have a superb platform for gaming, with far more variety than iPad. If not, a DS Lite is cheaper still and has a vast library of DS games and GBA titles. Don't underestimate the power of older titles.

Your gaming experience with an iPad will be nothing like what you had with your Xbox 360. Why would you buy something that costs over twice as much as a console and offers a pretty lackluster library? If you want to play casual games then keep your 360 and buy Xbox Arcade games, there is no need to buy something as crappy as an iPad (I have my reasons other then gaming on why I don't like it) to play casual games if that's your aim. Stick with your 360 or get a DS Lite or PSP. The iPad should never be considerd as a real gaming device, I mean it lacks physical controls for crying out loud.

IPad cost way more, and wont be nearly as enjoyable.

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

Slimmin360

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[QUOTE="Slimmin360"]

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

check my sig, that might b the solution to your problems

For the price of an iPad you could get a brand new DS Lite. The DS has a vast library of outstanding titles, and DS Lite can also play Game Boy Advance titles. Used DS and GBA games are generally pretty cheap. I'd love to see how awesome of a DS/GBA library you could build with the cost of the cheapest iPad.savebattery

First of all i've seen and owned the most recent DSI-XL and alot of the recent titles including the Mario's, Zelda's, Metroids and some RPG's and puzzle games, and they all were alot of fun but the graphics on the IPAD are far more superior then both the DS and PSP, and as for controls, well i can get used to touch screen controls alot easier than i could a keyboard and mouse combo, and not to mention even the bulky DSI-XL felt too small for my hands.

I like the big screen of the IPAD and it has a nice library of games, Grand Theft, Resident Evil, Golf, Football, Baseball, and so on and all with very good to great review scores, now i'm not comparing the quality of games to a console or PC, and as i said i'm not worried about the price because i know all my 360 stuff will just about pay for the IPAD itself and then all i have to get is a few iTUNES cards. I believe it will be cheaper in the long run.

[QUOTE="savebattery"]For the price of an iPad you could get a brand new DS Lite. The DS has a vast library of outstanding titles, and DS Lite can also play Game Boy Advance titles. Used DS and GBA games are generally pretty cheap. I'd love to see how awesome of a DS/GBA library you could build with the cost of the cheapest iPad.Slimmin360

[QUOTE="Calvin079"]

^ Why the PSP whe nthe DS is cheaper and has a vast library covering all genres?

gamecubepad

Multimedia functions and tv-out.

Also, I have one so that means PSP is better.

Does having a PSP make it better than the DS and vicer versa? NO. The DSi/ DSi XL also has multimedia funtions.

[QUOTE="gamecubepad"]

[QUOTE="Calvin079"]

^ Why the PSP whe nthe DS is cheaper and has a vast library covering all genres?

Calvin079

Multimedia functions and tv-out.

Also, I have one so that means PSP is better.

Does having a PSP make it better than the DS and vicer versa? NO. The DSi/ DSi XL also has multimedia funtions.

But the PSP-3000 is cheaper than the dsi, has tv-out, and real hardcore games. Futhermore, I don't think the ds offers enough smug for this specific situation. This guy obviously doesn't want to get caught playing with a child's toy.:P

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"][QUOTE="savebattery"]For the price of an iPad you could get a brand new DS Lite. The DS has a vast library of outstanding titles, and DS Lite can also play Game Boy Advance titles. Used DS and GBA games are generally pretty cheap. I'd love to see how awesome of a DS/GBA library you could build with the cost of the cheapest iPad.karasill

[QUOTE="Calvin079"]

[QUOTE="gamecubepad"]

Multimedia functions and tv-out.

Also, I have one so that means PSP is better.

gamecubepad

Does having a PSP make it better than the DS and vicer versa? NO. The DSi/ DSi XL also has multimedia funtions.

But the PSP-3000 is cheaper than the dsi, has tv-out, and real hardcore games. Futhermore, I don't think the ds offers enough smug for this specific situation. This guy obviously doesn't want to get caught playing with a child's toy.:P

Probably :lol: By hardcore games, what do you mean?

[QUOTE="karasill"][QUOTE="Slimmin360"] First of all i've seen and owned the most recent DSI-XL and alot of the recent titles including the Mario's Zelda's, Metroids and some RPG's and puzzle games, and they all alot of fun but the graphics on the IPAD are far more superior then both the DS and PSP, and as for controls, well i can get used to touch screen controls alot easier than i could a keyboard and mouse combo, and not to mention even the bulky DSI-XL felt too small for my hands. I like the big screen of the IPAD and it has a nice library of games, Grand Theft, Resident Evil, Golf, Football, Baseball, and so and all with very good to great review scores, now i'm not comparing the quality of games to a console or PC, and as i said i'm not worried about the price because i know all my 360 stuff will just about pay for the IPAD itself and then all i have to get is a few iTUNES cards. I believe it will be cheaper in the long run.Slimmin360

Until it get's more games like PvZ and Chinatown Wars, and less ripoffs of other games(*coughnovaisahaloclonecough) and 5 minute fun casual games, no.

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

Slimmin360

Note that this post will be followed by "lol iPhone", "iPhone controls are terrible!", and "iPhone games are flash games and an iPod is a glorified MP3 player." Nonetheless; my point is the system is quite affordable all things considered and the games are really cheap. That's the most cost effective gaming option IMO.

Probably :lol: By hardcore games, what do you mean?

Calvin079

You know, killin and cussin. The essence of teh hardcorz.:P

I was just kidding. DS is a great system. I just got a killer deal on a used PSP so I went for it. Anyway, TC seems like he's just joking too, so I'll probably leave it at that.

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"]

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

Note that this post will be followed by "lol iPhone", "iPhone controls are terrible!", and "iPhone games are flash games and an iPod is a glorified MP3 player." Nonetheless; my point is the system is quite affordable all things considered and the games are really cheap. That's the most cost effective gaming option IMO.

Very rare is that the case. The only case from personal experince is where I managed to find a copy of Age of Empires: Age of Kings DS for $20. Turn based strategy; one of the best games I've ever played.

[QUOTE="SakusEnvoy"]

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"]

First of all i am well aware of the graphical and control differences, but as this recession drags on, the gap between me being able to buy a new 360 game grows further and further apart.

Now Live is $60.00 a year instead of $50.00, there is also a rumor of games going up to $69.99 now.

It's getting way too expensive for me, i have a wife and 2 kids and these current prices are a killer, thats why i'm thinking of selling off all my games and 360 stuff which will take a nice chunk out of the cost and going to buy an IPAD and just paying between $4.99 to $15.99 per game.

Game prices are just getting out of hand.

karasill

Note that this post will be followed by "lol iPhone", "iPhone controls are terrible!", and "iPhone games are flash games and an iPod is a glorified MP3 player." Nonetheless; my point is the system is quite affordable all things considered and the games are really cheap. That's the most cost effective gaming option IMO.