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

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[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

PC gaming is the answer.

Calvin079

TC is thinking of getting an Ipad. He could get a decent gaming PC or any console and games for the price of an Ipad. $500 and upwards.

Or a DS or PSP and a whack of games for the price of an Ipad as well.

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.

First off if u cant afford 30 for a game maybe u should set gaming aside, and focus on stuff that matters so that u can fix ur financial issue, In regards to uir question the ipad cost like 500. u can buy a Wi for $200 (games for $20-$50), a 360 for $200, a DS for $170(games like $10-$30, a PSP for $170 ($20-$50). If u spend money on the consoles u have an extra couple hundred to spare on games. You can also buy a PC for that much, get a controller plug it in, and buy games on steam for like 20 bucks. Why would u waste money on an imac if u have no money. u can get a PC 6x as powerful for a bettter price. something doesnt add up

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.

Uhm, PC gaming + steam. During sales I've purchased up to 10 full games for the price of one 360/PS3 game. The entertainment:money spent ratio is so much better than it is on consoles.

Also, that Ipad nonsense is dumb enough to be full-on trolling. Hurr durr I can't afford $10 on XBL so I'm gonna waste $500 on a useless and totally unecessary gadget. You obviously have a computer since you made a thread here. If you really gave two **** about being frugal, you wouldn't even consider spending half a grand on a lame wanna-be laptop for the purpose of "gaming" on it.

Hopefully it doesn't go up to $10. If it does, I guess either go to PC gaming or just wait a while to get a game. The games are expensive enough. They're getting kind of greedy. $30 isn't really bad though.

My current financial situation is pretty tight at the moment, but all it did was just make me alot more picky about what game i buy.

I'm having money problems, therefore I'm buying an Apple product.

What is wrong with this sentence?

Rev3nger

I'll type this sentence again for the 7th time " I AM SELLING MY 360 STUFF AND USING THAT MONEY TO BUY AN IPAD ", i have so much 360 stuff that no money will be spent out of pocket when i buy the IPAD.

Not to mention i'm waiting until the 4G IPAD is released with the Face time and Game center software, so i can have video chat and an even better gaming experience, and my guess is the next IPAD will be coming out by years end.

YOu'd be much better off with a PC or a handheld.

I don't see why you can't use Steam for OS X and get some cheap games that way. Might not have as large a selection as Windows, but you should still be able to get decent amount of cheap games, and you'll be able to use your existing system. Make better use of what you already have.

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

Excuse me why I laugh......

:lol:

PC can use any input a console can. Wiimote, Dualshock. 360 controller ect.

If you don't want to sit infront of the monitor than don't. Sit back and play with your controller. Yes PC's can plug into a TV as well.

You want to push buttons and play then use a controller.

No updates, patches? I suggest you start playing on a handheld or a Wii than because 360/PS3 have just as much of those.

Long load times? Um more reason to get a PC if you want to avoid those.

There is one thing I dislike more than excuses. Under educated excuses.

It's obvious TC is dead set on that iPad. I say leave him to spend his useful cash on an overpriced piece of glass and plastic. (Note: I am not necessarily an Apple hater, I do own a MacBook, my current computer, but I wasn't stupid enough to buy into that iPad hype. I used to game on PC somewhat, but quit after SWG went under, now I stick to DS/PSP more than consoles, I rarely get time in the day to sit down and enjoy a console game for more than an hour.)

[QUOTE="Rev3nger"]

I'm having money problems, therefore I'm buying an Apple product.

What is wrong with this sentence?

Slimmin360

I'll type this sentence again for the 7th time " I AM SELLING MY 360 STUFF AND USING THAT MONEY TO BUY AN IPAD ", i have so much 360 stuff that no money will be spent out of pocket when i buy the IPAD.

Not to mention i'm waiting until the 4G IPAD is released with the Face time and Game center software, so i can have video chat and an even better gaming experience, and my guess is the next IPAD will be coming out by years end.

[QUOTE="Rev3nger"]

I'm having money problems, therefore I'm buying an Apple product.

What is wrong with this sentence?

I'll type this sentence again for the 7th time " I AM SELLING MY 360 STUFF AND USING THAT MONEY TO BUY AN IPAD ", i have so much 360 stuff that no money will be spent out of pocket when i buy the IPAD.

Not to mention i'm waiting until the 4G IPAD is released with the Face time and Game center software, so i can have video chat and an even better gaming experience, and my guess is the next IPAD will be coming out by years end.

i think this guy is lying about something. his story, and the stuff he wants doesnt add up. hes willing to dish more than 100 bucks a month for 4g, and 500 for an ipad, but cant afford 30 bucks for a video game? ....troll?

If you can't afford $30-$60 games. You have bigger things to worry about.i5750at4Ghz

No, not really. That just means that you might want a different hobby. Also, there are tons of games that cost $20. You can find them for even cheaper if you look for deals. Toys R Us even had a deal with Halo Reach cards where you could get games for $10 off, making $20 games $10 and so on.

[QUOTE="painguy1"]

i think this gay is lying about something. his story, and the stuff he wants doesnt add up. hes willing to dish more than 100 bucks a month for 4g, and 500 for an ipad, but cant afford 30 bucks for a video game? ....troll?

psx_warrior

Pc gaming. iPad isn't even comparable to consoles anyways...

i think this gay is lying about something. his story, and the stuff he wants doesnt add up. hes willing to dish more than 100 bucks a month for 4g, and 500 for an ipad, but cant afford 30 bucks for a video game? ....troll?

painguy1

pfft no. For all i'm concerned the iPad is a complete gimmick until it Apple releases one with two cameras and some usb ports, and judging by how long it took them to get a front facing camera on the iPhone, i'd say that would be in 2-3 years.

steam offers many games for $5 or less at time and sometimes those are games that are on the consoles.

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"]

[QUOTE="Rev3nger"]

I'm having money problems, therefore I'm buying an Apple product.

What is wrong with this sentence?

psx_warrior

I'll type this sentence again for the 7th time " I AM SELLING MY 360 STUFF AND USING THAT MONEY TO BUY AN IPAD ", i have so much 360 stuff that no money will be spent out of pocket when i buy the IPAD.

Not to mention i'm waiting until the 4G IPAD is released with the Face time and Game center software, so i can have video chat and an even better gaming experience, and my guess is the next IPAD will be coming out by years end.

[QUOTE="Rev3nger"]

I'm having money problems, therefore I'm buying an Apple product.

What is wrong with this sentence?

I'll type this sentence again for the 7th time " I AM SELLING MY 360 STUFF AND USING THAT MONEY TO BUY AN IPAD ", i have so much 360 stuff that no money will be spent out of pocket when i buy the IPAD.

Not to mention i'm waiting until the 4G IPAD is released with the Face time and Game center software, so i can have video chat and an even better gaming experience, and my guess is the next IPAD will be coming out by years end.

[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

That's why Steam is so great! It auto-updates everything, no patches, nothing. Long load times?! LOL. With a PC you get hugely faster loading times than you get with a console. Also, no worries about changing discs. Just double-click and play. About prices, I bought Stalker on sale for 2€. 6 months after its release, L4D2 was on sale for 7€, you can't beat that.

Sorry but TC, your view on the PC makes me /facepalm. Faster load times, better fps, controller support (If you're that useless with a keyboard and mouse) More games, Modability, better graphics. Eugh.

Also, in the UK, I've preordered Fallout: New Vegas on Amazon for £25 ($38) brand new. Last time I checked $38 < $50

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

PC gaming is the answer.

Slimmin360

http://store.steampowered.com/genre/Indie/

I got the orange box for $5 out of steam. iPad, beat that!loco145

[QUOTE="loco145"]I got the orange box for $5 out of steam. iPad, beat that!Slimmin360

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"][QUOTE="loco145"]I got the orange box for $5 out of steam. iPad, beat that!AdrianWerner

Here we go check out this link guys http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/10/09/10/apple_to_move_aggressively_on_facetime_camera_equipped_ipads.html I can wait until January or February for this, no problem.Slimmin360

The TC asked "is IPAD the answer?", but he couldn't care less about our feedback. He has his mind set on buying one despite every logical and sensible opinion that warns him otherwise.

Apple products are for those who prefer them AND can afford them. They are NOT the best value for price (far from it, in fact). It's like buying a vintage car out of whim. It's okay if you can afford it, but if you just want a car there are much better choices to make the most out of your money.

Summing up: the TC has money problems, and therefore an Ipad is a terrible, terrible choice for him to fulfill his gaming needs. But he has his mind set, and arguing with him is pointless.

[QUOTE="loco145"]I got the orange box for $5 out of steam. iPad, beat that!Slimmin360

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"][QUOTE="loco145"]I got the orange box for $5 out of steam. iPad, beat that!prsman

Tc probably just bought an ipad and is trying to convince himself that it was a worthy purchase.

You can play Valve shooters, sim, puzzle, and lots of cheap casual games on your iMac, so why bother buying a new system? iPad would be like the same thing, only you're out of 500+ dollars.

You can play Valve shooters, sim, puzzle, and lots of cheap casual games on your iMac, so why bother buying a new system? iPad would be like the same thing, only you're out of 500+ dollars.

LovePotionNo9

[QUOTE="GreenGoblin2099"]

PC gaming is the answer.

Slimmin360

[QUOTE="Slimmin360"][QUOTE="loco145"]I got the orange box for $5 out of steam. iPad, beat that!AdrianWerner