Post what you have officially decided about this gen.

Post what you have officially decided about this gen.

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One of the biggest (game-related) debates is which next-gen (or should I say current gen) systems to get. Well I have narrowed it down to the either the Microsoft Xbox360 or Nintendo's Wii. I have definitely considered PS3 because I would love to play Tekken 6 , but other than that 360 is just as good (for my wants and needs) and is $150 cheaper; the Wii is an a whole different category (it's in a league of it's own).

So I've come to this conclusion about whether I should get the 360 or Wii first: The 360 will only be fun until Microsoft and Sony make better systems, the Wii (with it's new inventive way to play and it's....uhh..how do I explain it, it's like Chicken Soup for the gamer soul) will be fun for a very long time. Therefore, I should get the 360, enjoy some of the best graphics this gen (and some very promising games like Bioshock, GTA IV, Soul Calibur IV, and Guitar Hero III) and then later get the Wii and have sometimeless fun with silly games like Wii Sports and the Mario games (and some of those epic games like Metroid Prime 3 and whatever comes out next in the Zelda series).

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BTW, in no way am I a lemming, last gen I hated the Xbox with a passion simply because of the Halo-tards in my school (not that Halo is a stupid game, it's just that some people treat it like it's the Holy Bible).

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Your turn, post the conclusion you have come to about this generation of video games.

My conclusion is that it's still too early to conclude anything. Come back in 2 years. Zeke129

1. Playstation 3 will loose exclusives, and eventually stop getting them altogether.
2. 2008 will see the most announcements on the Nintendo Wii because of it's high sales.
3. Bluray will not climax, but simply whimper and fade away.
4. Higher Internet bandwidth will become cheaper. Bluray quality ripped media will start to appear online as torrents.
5. Sony will screw up. They do every year.

Wii-will fizzle out after 5 years

360- will gain alot of marketshare, and be the number 1 console in the US after a 8-10 year lifecycle

PS3- will lose this gen but not by a huge margin

360- will gain alot of marketshare, and be the number 1 console in the US after a 8-10 year lifecyclebluebrad1974

You think that the Xbox360 will experience a 100% increase in lifespan over the previous generation Xbox?

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]

360- will gain alot of marketshare, and be the number 1 console in the US after a 8-10 year lifecycleLilac_Benjie

You think that the Xbox360 will experience a 100% increase in lifespan over the previous generation Xbox?

1. Graphics are overrated. The only game I've had more fun playing this gen thanMP3is Bioshock.
2. Developers suck. Why the **** am I paying $60 for a game that lasts maybe10 hours? I'm even a causal gamer (I've had MP3 since the day it came out and still haven't put 10 hours into it) and it pisses me off.
3. Manufacturers suck. I have a launch360 that (thank god) still runs but my Wii manages tostart getting phantom DREs (entire system resets whentryingto load certain games)about a month after I boguht it. I send it in to Nintendo and wait 2 weeks to find out they didn't fix anything, now I'm waiting for NHL 08/Halo 3 to come out so I have something to do when I ship the ****er back.
4. Online sucks. Seriously, why can't anyone get it right? The PC's only been doing right for 10 or so years now.
5. Sony sucks. Seriously, I drop over $300 on a PSP and accessories just to find out it has a bunch of games that forgot the PSP doesn't have 2 thumbsticks, and that there's a 3 month waiting period between anything good. The PS3 has so far actually managed to do worse. Good thing I already hated them because of that damn Rootkit fiasco.
6. Too Human will never come out. Ever.
7. Wii is the worst name for a console. Ever. Nothing worse than answering the phone and saying "hold on sec, I'm playing with my Wii."
8. PS3 commercials scare the hell out of me.
9. Rockstar: Table Tennis on the Wii will be the best game ever.
10. At least one 360 game will be so good it will cause every faulty 360 to simultaneously explode. I've got my money on Mass Effect.

At least one 360 game will be so good it will cause every faulty 360 to simultaneously explode. I've got my money on Mass Effect.PBSnipes

[QUOTE="PBSnipes"]At least one 360 game will be so good it will cause every faulty 360 to simultaneously explode. I've got my money on Mass Effect.Hoffgod

Woo, shrapnel for everyone!

-I have decided that the PS3 is a good system, but it is yet to justify its price tag
SmashBrosLegend

:question:

How is the PS3 a good system? A few marginally decent games with too few sales to secure it's future.

The worst console this generation, is also the most expensive. DS, PSP, Xbox360, and Wii are all much shinier and sunny.

My conclusion is that it's still too early to conclude anything. Come back in 2 years. Zeke129

You win

[QUOTE="Zeke129"]My conclusion is that it's still too early to conclude anything. Come back in 2 years. ImaPirate0202

You win

I disagree. That's just something fat over-milked cows say to comfort themselves.

[QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

[QUOTE="Zeke129"]My conclusion is that it's still too early to conclude anything. Come back in 2 years. Lilac_Benjie

You win

I disagree. That's just something fat cows say to comfort themselves.

Whether it's comforting or not, it's true. Declaring a winner/loser this early just makes you look stupid.

[QUOTE="Lilac_Benjie"][QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

[QUOTE="Zeke129"]My conclusion is that it's still too early to conclude anything. Come back in 2 years. ImaPirate0202

You win

I disagree. That's just something fat cows say to comfort themselves.

Whether it's comforting or not, it's true. Declaring a winner/loser this early just makes you look stupid.

Are you blind? Microsoft and Nintendo combined have sold almost 500% the amount that Playstation 3 has sold. Playstation 3 is selling fewer consoles than it's competitors worldwide. Sony is loosing!

[QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"][QUOTE="Lilac_Benjie"][QUOTE="ImaPirate0202"]

[QUOTE="Zeke129"]My conclusion is that it's still too early to conclude anything. Come back in 2 years. Lilac_Benjie

You win

I disagree. That's just something fat cows say to comfort themselves.

Whether it's comforting or not, it's true. Declaring a winner/loser this early just makes you look stupid.

Are you blind? Microsoft and Nintendo combined have sold almost 500% the amount that Playstation 3 has sold. Playstation 3 is selling fewer consoles than it's competitors worldwide. Sony is loosing!

The 360 had a year long headstart. So comparing those numbers isn't exactly fair. But that's messy and I'm not going to even go into that.

It can't see the Wii selling at the rate it has been in the future. I bought one for my nephew, and my sister has told me that he is already bored with it.

Honestly, I believe 08' will change the race a lot.

Decisionon Nintendo Wii - While still lagging behind in the online department you can expect the Wii to produce more great 1st party titles. I'm not a graphics whore so the lesser visuals dont bother me.

Decision on Microsoft Xbox 360 - Having been rushed to the market this console is very unreliable. Still suffers from Xbox's weaknesses such as too many shooters and not enough variety in it's top games. Must have for FPS lovers but everyone else should look elswhere.

Decision on Sony Playstation 3 - A price tag of $500 and $600 hurt the sells, but once HOME is launched Sony's Playstation 3 will be the most complete console with the widest variety of games. The best console, if you can afford it.

Final Thought: All the systems resemble thier predecessor. If you liked the previous system, you'll like the new one.

[QUOTE="SmashBrosLegend"]
-I have decided that the PS3 is a good system, but it is yet to justify its price tag
Lilac_Benjie