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onionroach · 03-13-2005, 04:44 AM

I've already started to put aside money for the next gen XBox which is rumored to be out by the end of the year. I just hope the consoles don't come out at the same time. That would definately be hard on gamers.

UnsilentMajorty · 03-13-2005, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by onionroach

I've already started to put aside money for the next gen XBox which is rumored to be out by the end of the year. I just hope the consoles don't come out at the same time. That would definately be hard on gamers.

Count on it.

It will be interesting to see who pushes what and when.

If Sony goes first... They're going to be pusing the PSP since it is mobile (in fact, they are going first in a few months).

MS is going to counter with "So what if it is mobile? It can't give you stunning graphics and gamplay like the new XBox can!"

This is why I said Gamecube is pretty much dead in the water by this summer if they don't have something new and unique to promote it with. The DS will be their answer to the PSP... But that's not enough to make that big a difference because the hand-held market is even smaller than the PC market in terms of gamers and potential profits... At least, right now. This is something Sony hopes the PSP will change.

onionroach · 03-13-2005, 06:33 PM

Nintendo needs better games on the DS. The DS is nice and all but it seems like a gimmick because there are few games that are using the touch screen.

Gardenia · 03-15-2005, 01:31 PM

Not only is the DS lacking a wide selection of great games, but the PSP has a lot more capabilities including better graphics and the ability to watch movies. From what I understand, you get more for your money with the PSP (which is why I didn't buy a DS, despite the fact that I am in love with Mario and Yoshi). However, since the PSP isn't even OUT yet, this could all just be inaccurate hearsay. My ex-boyfriend's brother has a DS and thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread.

Joshua · 03-20-2005, 12:42 PM

PSP Movie Heaven Fall into a state of bliss with movies of several favorite games on the Sony's new handheld.
by IGN Staff

March 18, 2005 - With Sony's new handheld gaming system, gamers can attain the ultimate state of nirvana anywhere they go. A blissfully bright screen, monolithic hardware technology, harmonic stereo sound, unity-inspiring local and online wireless play, and an ecstasy of multimedia features all come together to create a handheld game platform only dreamed about before now. For a sample of the experience this system is offering gamers, take a look at the videos included below, and become one with PSP...

Ridge Racer
Namco's whipping racer captures the best of the series in one portable package. The new nitro system gives the game something extra to play with, and the difficulty curve invites everybody from new Ridge Racer drivers to racing vets. Get a feel for its speed and beauty in our video collection.

Spider-Man 2 UMD Movie
Spidey is doing double-duty on PlayStation Portable -- he has a videogame coming to the system at launch, and a free copy of the second movie is included free inside the firt million PSPs sold. For watching movies on the go, it's hard to beat the size and clarity of the PSP screen.

Spider-Man 2: The Movie
Peter Parker lives a double life, and gets a double-dose of radioactive powers on PSP. Once you've seen the movie on UMD Video, take a spin with Activision's game based on the wall-crawlers's action-packed film. It looks like the console game, but it plays like an entirely different Spidey adventure!

Wipeout Pure
It's been a long time coming, but finally, fans of SCE Europe's racing series have a Wipeout that will take them higher. Slick graphics and a great racing feel deliver the complete racing experience on a handheld system.

Gretzky NHL
With no hockey season to hit the stadium for or catch on TV, your best bet is to make your own hockey action happen. Page 44 Studios, the same crew that made the PS2 version, put this game on the ice. Fans of the console game should grab the binocs for these videos.

World Tour Soccer
Gooooall! Here's all the World Cup madness you could ever want for your handheld needs. SCE Studios London developed this one, packing in 128 club teams, 86 international teams, nine international classic teams from the past for your freakin futbol pleasure.

Twisted Metal: Head-ON
Get caught in the car crash! SCE America and Incog bring back characters and cars from Twisted Metal 2, one of the series' best, and continue on their sadistic stories in familiar and all-new stages. With wireless multiplayer run either locally or online, be sure to put your eyes on this game!

Btw, If you follow the link, they have sceen shots and things..

***Chris*** · 04-03-2005, 01:39 PM

Not quite sure where to post this ...

Canada's Space station has Spacey Awards. There's a category for video games. Voting starts Friday April 1st and ends Sunday May 15th. Winners will be broadcast on Sunday, May 29th 2005.

Vote here.

Favourite Video Game

Burnout 3 Takedown
Farcry
GTA: San Andreas
Half-Life 2
Halo

Joshua · 04-11-2005, 12:19 AM

I voted..

I'm sorry I couldn't bring my self to vote for Star Trek as best show, I voted for Archer though as best male character..

soulstarshine · 04-13-2005, 10:35 PM

I read somewhere that MTV is going to have a show about Xbox2...sorry if this has been posted already.

onionroach · 04-14-2005, 04:28 AM

Really? That will be interesting. I hope it is nothing like Video Mods which is just sad.

soulstarshine · 04-14-2005, 02:33 PM

I found the article: http://www.ic-games.co.uk/index.php?...articleid=2763

onionroach · 04-14-2005, 03:14 PM

Does anyone know when E3 is? It's weird that Microsoft would unveil XBox2 without first doing it at E3. But the show sounds like it'll be cool.

Joshua · 04-20-2005, 06:46 PM

e3 is May 17, I've also heard that there going to unviel the PS3 there, so maybe thats why X-box is doing what there doing..plus MTV has more of a gerenal crow, teenagers mostly, and thats what X-box is aiming for, E3 is mostly hard core older games..

onionroach · 05-17-2005, 04:22 AM

Nintendo Revolution info has come out on the heels of the ps3 info release. It will be backwards compatible so you can play all the games. Yay. Maybe, I'll go ahead and buy a GameCube.

UnsilentMajorty · 05-17-2005, 07:12 AM

Actually, the XBox 360 crowd is the 30something, working professional who wants to feel hip and cool. Seriously. This is one thing the XBox didn't count on when it was released: A majority of gamers in their late 20s, early 30s making up more of the market than teens.

It is, however, the anomoly as most consoles are aimed at pre-teens and teens... Like the PS2 and Gamecube.

I like the synergistic relationship PC games and technology have with console games because PC games fuel the console -- always have, always will -- Because that means if you are an older, hardcore PC gamer you can play "the best of the best" on a PC and also the best of what the new consoles like PS3 and XBox 360 have to offer. If you are a "true" gamer, why limit yourself to one platform or another?

This is why I laugh at all the "anti-console" fervor I see from so-called hardcore gamers (who aren't in their 30s; most are just punk kids who like to rebel and jump on the PC-is-better bandwagon). If half these kids knew what I just said about the PC always fueling the console then there wouldn't be such an upraor. But it is mostly an ego thing when it comes to this because consoles are bringing games to the masses and a lot of PC gamers can't stand the fact they are no longer "special" -- Like playing a video game makes someone better than someone else?!

onionroach · 05-17-2005, 03:24 PM

LOL

Adults game. And it's not just for the geeky, it's for anyone. Adults have the money to spend. I admit teenagers probably have more of the fervor and dedication but I think adults (late 20's to early 40's) are where the market is.