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Here are a few reasons why the X-Box won't make it past christmas 2004...
~Just a PC
It has an image that it is just a PC in diguse. This may not be true, but once the public get something into there heads, it is impossible to get it out. Microsoft didn't help the situation by having all that storage space on the console - like a PC has memory.
~By Microsoft
Anybody who has ever used a PC that has windows on will have cursed Bill Gates once because of it crashing. It's bad enough when you are in the middle of a battle on Unreal Tournament, but what about when you are approaching the final whistle on FIFA and it goes? Okay, so this might not happen, but I still wouldn' trust them after my strife with Microsoft
~Coffee Table
Look at the size of the darn thing for gods sake. If I didn't know better I would just think it was an overpriced coffee table. What you really don't want is a console that takes up half of the living room.
~No 'Mascot'
All the best developers have mascots. Nintendo have Mario and Zelda, Sega has Sonic, Sony has Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, but who has the X-Box got? Abe aside, they have no-one, and a mascot is what you really need to kick start your sales.
~Half Price
When First released, the X-Box was a massive £300, which fell to £200 a few months later. Now, as an attempt to pick up sales they have lower it another £40. Some may say it is competition, but I say it is desperateness.
~Control Bricks
The control pads, like the console itself, are huge. When are you ever going to need 3 contol sticks? it shows its hugeness when you have to press pause. With any other pad its simple. Not with the X-Box. You have to lift your hand to press it, a definate turn-off. How can you enjoy games if you have to think about the control pad all the time?
Discuss these... NOW!
~Just a PC
It has an image that it is just a PC in diguse. This may not be true, but once the public get something into there heads, it is impossible to get it out. Microsoft didn't help the situation by having all that storage space on the console - like a PC has memory.
~By Microsoft
Anybody who has ever used a PC that has windows on will have cursed Bill Gates once because of it crashing. It's bad enough when you are in the middle of a battle on Unreal Tournament, but what about when you are approaching the final whistle on FIFA and it goes? Okay, so this might not happen, but I still wouldn' trust them after my strife with Microsoft
~Coffee Table
Look at the size of the darn thing for gods sake. If I didn't know better I would just think it was an overpriced coffee table. What you really don't want is a console that takes up half of the living room.
~No 'Mascot'
All the best developers have mascots. Nintendo have Mario and Zelda, Sega has Sonic, Sony has Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, but who has the X-Box got? Abe aside, they have no-one, and a mascot is what you really need to kick start your sales.
~Half Price
When First released, the X-Box was a massive £300, which fell to £200 a few months later. Now, as an attempt to pick up sales they have lower it another £40. Some may say it is competition, but I say it is desperateness.
~Control Bricks
The control pads, like the console itself, are huge. When are you ever going to need 3 contol sticks? it shows its hugeness when you have to press pause. With any other pad its simple. Not with the X-Box. You have to lift your hand to press it, a definate turn-off. How can you enjoy games if you have to think about the control pad all the time?
Discuss these... NOW!
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gamezfreak wrote:
> Badgerman wrote:
> Cheers mate.
>
> Sick means good right?
no. and i know you was being sacastic.
> Badgerman wrote:
> Cheers mate.
>
> Sick means good right?
no. and i know you was being sacastic.
Badgerman wrote:
> It's alright defending the Xbox, but defending Windows, thats just
> plain sick.
Cheers mate.
Sick means good right?
> It's alright defending the Xbox, but defending Windows, thats just
> plain sick.
Cheers mate.
Sick means good right?
gamezfreak wrote:
> In fact Windows does'nt crash, its the programs that people put on it
> that work incorrectly with the system causing it to crash.
>
It's alright defending the Xbox, but defending Windows, thats just plain sick.
> In fact Windows does'nt crash, its the programs that people put on it
> that work incorrectly with the system causing it to crash.
>
It's alright defending the Xbox, but defending Windows, thats just plain sick.
yup, everthing above is right
*hint of sarcasm*
*hint of sarcasm*
...and an IQ greater than 25.
Well you've got spelling down now. All you need now is a personality.
garbe123 wrote:
> *Leaves out of side door shielding from the apples and anti-jordie
> chants*
I always thought jordie was spelt GEORDIE, or is it just me?
> *Leaves out of side door shielding from the apples and anti-jordie
> chants*
I always thought jordie was spelt GEORDIE, or is it just me?
I can tell you are lying and that is why I say one team for the title! NEWCASTLE! Toon army, Toon Army, Toon army...
*Leaves out of side door shielding from the apples and anti-jordie chants*
Its getting harder everyday to go to Elland Road, I have values you know :)
*Leaves out of side door shielding from the apples and anti-jordie chants*
Its getting harder everyday to go to Elland Road, I have values you know :)
Well, good luck to Leeds, Liverpool & Newcastle in the Championship race.
*Can you tell I'm lying*? ;)
*Can you tell I'm lying*? ;)
Cause its Nomad I'll let that one slip by. ;-)
Your forgiven mate - JUST ! ;-))
Your forgiven mate - JUST ! ;-))
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