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I knew this would happen,
People will stop dissing the XBox and realise that it is a good console and size doesnt mater.
Before it came out there was a lot of negative hype, killing it before it was born. But now as it's out people have realised how good the console is.
A few weeks ago these forums were full to the brim with comments like:
'It'll never fit in my room'
'It's too heavy to move'
'The XBox was designed to fit in only Bill Gates' House and nobdy else's'
However now it's nice to see people now have realised their wrongs and are coming out with reviews like YH and Wookie. It's nice to see some REAL reviews coming out now.
Thanks.
People will stop dissing the XBox and realise that it is a good console and size doesnt mater.
Before it came out there was a lot of negative hype, killing it before it was born. But now as it's out people have realised how good the console is.
A few weeks ago these forums were full to the brim with comments like:
'It'll never fit in my room'
'It's too heavy to move'
'The XBox was designed to fit in only Bill Gates' House and nobdy else's'
However now it's nice to see people now have realised their wrongs and are coming out with reviews like YH and Wookie. It's nice to see some REAL reviews coming out now.
Thanks.
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adrian wrote:
> FinalFantasyMeister wrote:
> XBox is just
> wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy to big
Not really. Compared to a PS2, its
> only abit bigger.
Its about the same length as PS2. Bit higher than PS2 and quite abit wider than PS2.
Actually having them side by side Xbox does seem quite abit bigger than PS2, but its not really a problem.
> FinalFantasyMeister wrote:
> XBox is just
> wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy to big
Not really. Compared to a PS2, its
> only abit bigger.
Its about the same length as PS2. Bit higher than PS2 and quite abit wider than PS2.
Actually having them side by side Xbox does seem quite abit bigger than PS2, but its not really a problem.
FinalFantasyMeister wrote:
> XBox is just wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy to big
Not really. Compared to a PS2, its only abit bigger.
> XBox is just wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy to big
Not really. Compared to a PS2, its only abit bigger.
$h@ne0 wrote:
> I know I posted this in another thread,
copying again, hey? ;-)
(Sorry, too easy, couldn't resist)
> I know I posted this in another thread,
copying again, hey? ;-)
(Sorry, too easy, couldn't resist)
Finally, the people have seen the light and admitted that they like the X-Box! I agree, it's a tad on the expensive side, and me for one am waiting until they come down AT LEAST £100 to £200 (or I may buy a PS2, depending on the time around the price drops of both consoles), but hey, you pay more to get the console before everyone else, right? Anyway, bottom line: well done to all who bought an X-Box - may it give you many hours of gaming...'pleasure'. :0)
First we'll control SR, then blow this pop stand, and go for the Whitehouse! Muah!
I know I posted this in another thread, but I felt it relevant to the topic. I must say that a) I knew this was going to happen, and b) You biased lot! :0)
First we'll control SR, then blow this pop stand, and go for the Whitehouse! Muah!
I know I posted this in another thread, but I felt it relevant to the topic. I must say that a) I knew this was going to happen, and b) You biased lot! :0)
XBox is just wwwwwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy to big
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
My only real quibble
> is that I think Xbox should be able to play DVD's out of the box using the
> controller, just as PS2 can. At least on PS2 the DVD remote is an option, not a
> requirement.
But then we would all be paying more for the Xbox. Because the Xbox is a game console they dont have to be charged taxes for each unit, for being a DVD player. If you have got a DVD player than spending £30 is better than spending £150 on a seperate DVD player.
With the PS2, you had the DVD built in. Sony had to pay DVD tax charges for each unit, therefore making the unit price higher to get to us.
Microsoft has the right idea I think, as there saying "if you want a DVD player get the remote. If you dont then your not paying for the taxes."
Sony included a DVD player built in and said "hey our new console can play DVD's, oh but it means we have to charge X-amount more because of the taxes we have to pay. Is that ok?"
My only real quibble
> is that I think Xbox should be able to play DVD's out of the box using the
> controller, just as PS2 can. At least on PS2 the DVD remote is an option, not a
> requirement.
But then we would all be paying more for the Xbox. Because the Xbox is a game console they dont have to be charged taxes for each unit, for being a DVD player. If you have got a DVD player than spending £30 is better than spending £150 on a seperate DVD player.
With the PS2, you had the DVD built in. Sony had to pay DVD tax charges for each unit, therefore making the unit price higher to get to us.
Microsoft has the right idea I think, as there saying "if you want a DVD player get the remote. If you dont then your not paying for the taxes."
Sony included a DVD player built in and said "hey our new console can play DVD's, oh but it means we have to charge X-amount more because of the taxes we have to pay. Is that ok?"
originally i thought that the 300 pound price tag was quite steep but then i thought about it and realised that there was already a hard drive + broadband + network + 4 control ports...there isn't any need for upgrades apart from the need for the dvd thing....which i think is a very good thing...if the hard drive comes out for the ps2 that will be 100quid, the modem will be 40 quid. also as the xbox has already got all these upgrades developers will be able to concentrate on making PHAT online games and be able to use the hard drive efficiently as well...PS2 is somewhat limited by the fact that i can't really forsee THAT many people getting the upgrades
Wookiee, fair point about being able to play DVD's straight from the box.
However, I suspect MS are just trying to recoup some of th emoney they lose on the actual console itself.
Sony did this with the multi-tap.
If you want to play 4 player, you have to buy a multitap. Why didn't Sony just release USB pads? That way you could have 4 player without spending extra.
XBox is a games console first and foremost. I'd much rather spend £30 on a DVD kit than £150+ on a half decent dedicated DVD player...
However, I suspect MS are just trying to recoup some of th emoney they lose on the actual console itself.
Sony did this with the multi-tap.
If you want to play 4 player, you have to buy a multitap. Why didn't Sony just release USB pads? That way you could have 4 player without spending extra.
XBox is a games console first and foremost. I'd much rather spend £30 on a DVD kit than £150+ on a half decent dedicated DVD player...
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