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Sweet Lord.
Sweet Lord.
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phuzzy wrote:
> Bluetooth / wireless gaming is a dodgy subject.
>
> Back in 1995/6, a small unknown company (cannot remember name) bought
> all the rights to every form of wireless gaming, which includes
> Bluetooth.
>
> I think they are even setting up a lawsuit versus Nokia, unless they
> agree on a license for its wireless options.
>
> It was in gamesTM I believe if you want to read up on it.
It REALLY REALLY annoyed me when I found this out a few weeks ago!
I cannoy understand how some company can be granted the rights to something like "Wireless gaming!" If soooooooooooo STUPID!
I understand if a company writes a piece of software, or creates a new kinda of chip, how the designs of those can be copywrited. But HOW can you copywrite a concept???
GRRR-ARGH
Annoys me SOOOO much!
:(
> Bluetooth / wireless gaming is a dodgy subject.
>
> Back in 1995/6, a small unknown company (cannot remember name) bought
> all the rights to every form of wireless gaming, which includes
> Bluetooth.
>
> I think they are even setting up a lawsuit versus Nokia, unless they
> agree on a license for its wireless options.
>
> It was in gamesTM I believe if you want to read up on it.
It REALLY REALLY annoyed me when I found this out a few weeks ago!
I cannoy understand how some company can be granted the rights to something like "Wireless gaming!" If soooooooooooo STUPID!
I understand if a company writes a piece of software, or creates a new kinda of chip, how the designs of those can be copywrited. But HOW can you copywrite a concept???
GRRR-ARGH
Annoys me SOOOO much!
:(
Blank wrote:
> I was just going to get an SP as well. Now it's really dodgy. Do I buy
> the SP knowing that it will be obsolete in just over a year, or do I
> wait a year and suffer the agonising decision of GBA2 or PSP?
If you can afford it, buy the SP now as there's some cracking games out, like A link to the Past, Metriod Fusion, Advance Wars etc etc etc.
You won't see a PSP for at least 18 months and unless Sony do a simultaneous worldwide release, you might not see one for 2 years. The GBA2 could be even longer!
> I was just going to get an SP as well. Now it's really dodgy. Do I buy
> the SP knowing that it will be obsolete in just over a year, or do I
> wait a year and suffer the agonising decision of GBA2 or PSP?
If you can afford it, buy the SP now as there's some cracking games out, like A link to the Past, Metriod Fusion, Advance Wars etc etc etc.
You won't see a PSP for at least 18 months and unless Sony do a simultaneous worldwide release, you might not see one for 2 years. The GBA2 could be even longer!
I was just going to get an SP as well. Now it's really dodgy. Do I buy the SP knowing that it will be obsolete in just over a year, or do I wait a year and suffer the agonising decision of GBA2 or PSP?
Blurb wrote:
> Your portable playstation will never out sell the Brillant Nintendo
> GBA
Who's Portable PlayStation?? OK, own up, who's got one?? Who stole the prototype, hence nothing being shown?? There are so many potential suspects... who is it??
> Your portable playstation will never out sell the Brillant Nintendo
> GBA
Who's Portable PlayStation?? OK, own up, who's got one?? Who stole the prototype, hence nothing being shown?? There are so many potential suspects... who is it??
Bluetooth / wireless gaming is a dodgy subject.
Back in 1995/6, a small unknown company (cannot remember name) bought all the rights to every form of wireless gaming, which includes Bluetooth.
I think they are even setting up a lawsuit versus Nokia, unless they agree on a license for its wireless options.
It was in gamesTM I believe if you want to read up on it.
Back in 1995/6, a small unknown company (cannot remember name) bought all the rights to every form of wireless gaming, which includes Bluetooth.
I think they are even setting up a lawsuit versus Nokia, unless they agree on a license for its wireless options.
It was in gamesTM I believe if you want to read up on it.
Darwock wrote:
> I guess that means you never play your GBA at home then? I don't... o
> it only becomes worthwhile when I go away on business. If it connected
> to the TV I'd play it at home too.
If I'm playing it at home I'm normally sat at the loo! Don't have a TV in there btw.
:)
> I guess that means you never play your GBA at home then? I don't... o
> it only becomes worthwhile when I go away on business. If it connected
> to the TV I'd play it at home too.
If I'm playing it at home I'm normally sat at the loo! Don't have a TV in there btw.
:)
Cooky wrote:
> Darwock wrote:
> And how exactly do you think you'll be able to fit your old PSX
> games
> inside? This is a portable machine remember. Best news is the
> ability
> to connect to a TV, that's essential for a portable I reckon.
>
> Connecting a 'portable' machine should be essential for it to connect
> to a TV? But that kinda defeats the purpose of the portability! If I
> wanted games to play through my TV I'd use a proper console!
>
> :)
I guess that means you never play your GBA at home then? I don't... o it only becomes worthwhile when I go away on business. If it connected to the TV I'd play it at home too.
> Darwock wrote:
> And how exactly do you think you'll be able to fit your old PSX
> games
> inside? This is a portable machine remember. Best news is the
> ability
> to connect to a TV, that's essential for a portable I reckon.
>
> Connecting a 'portable' machine should be essential for it to connect
> to a TV? But that kinda defeats the purpose of the portability! If I
> wanted games to play through my TV I'd use a proper console!
>
> :)
I guess that means you never play your GBA at home then? I don't... o it only becomes worthwhile when I go away on business. If it connected to the TV I'd play it at home too.
I'd quite like it to have Bluetooth.
Not only could you then interface with your PC, you could maybe have wireless headphones, extra wireless control pads for multiplayer, aswell as linking up to another PSP wirelessly.
And perhaps using a piece of PC software, you could have online multiplayer through your PC and bluetooth, to someone elses PC and bluetooth console.
Not only could you then interface with your PC, you could maybe have wireless headphones, extra wireless control pads for multiplayer, aswell as linking up to another PSP wirelessly.
And perhaps using a piece of PC software, you could have online multiplayer through your PC and bluetooth, to someone elses PC and bluetooth console.
It certainly sounds interesting and adds a bit of variety. But I think its going to be very hard for them to get a really good market presence. The GBA is so far ahead. It kills everything. The Game Gear never made it. And it was pretty decent I think. It also was from a big company. Sure I think Sony will push the Portable Playstation but I dont think it can catch up with the GBA. There is going to be a lot of competition in the near future, but instead of it all being at the expense of Ninty, its going to be Sony versus Nokia and its N-Gage. Plus mobile phone games are getting better and better. But only time will tell.
Blank wrote:
> But some air has to be on the ground.
Your mum.
> But some air has to be on the ground.
Your mum.
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