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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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I can pray can't I?
It just depends on how much the staff like your post, some give more than others but I think you will get quite a lot for this.
Ok [phillip, can we patch up our differences?
Stop it, you're depressing me!
spend a day there? £200? All So Much!
I love you too, a great example for young posters on these forums, if you win 2 at once then the staff will note you down on their staff short-list, if you keep doing good posts then they will invite you to their office for a day and you get to choose whatever you like up to the price of £200, so far only 3 people have been and they had a great time! Who knows, you may be having sunday dinner with Tony, keep up the good work and nothing will stop you.
> *Puts on cheesy American voice*
>
> Get A GameCube becuase you already have a Coffee table and if you own
> a pet you will know all about the Playstation POO, why clean up more
> mess when you an get the best for less!
I liked the accent.
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> Get A GameCube becuase you already have a Coffee table and if you own
> a pet you will know all about the Playstation POO, why clean up more
> mess when you an get the best for less!
I liked the accent.
Double G! Cool! I love you guys!
gamezfreak wrote:
> This is a sure Double G winner, Well done mate, Your a star!
Awwwwww, that's soooo cute!
> This is a sure Double G winner, Well done mate, Your a star!
Awwwwww, that's soooo cute!
madlads35 wrote:
> 2? What for?
Sometimes SR choose the best posts and offer them 2 GAD's, a post like this will contend in my opinion. You will get one, but what about the 2nd? Don't neglect your superb eye for writing, it will get you far in life and who knows, you could be writing an advertisement campaign for Nintendo in a few years! It could go:
*Puts on cheesy American voice*
Get A GameCube becuase you already have a Coffee table and if you own a pet you will know all about the Playstation POO, why clean up more mess when you an get the best for less!
Do you like it? The advert that is.
> 2? What for?
Sometimes SR choose the best posts and offer them 2 GAD's, a post like this will contend in my opinion. You will get one, but what about the 2nd? Don't neglect your superb eye for writing, it will get you far in life and who knows, you could be writing an advertisement campaign for Nintendo in a few years! It could go:
*Puts on cheesy American voice*
Get A GameCube becuase you already have a Coffee table and if you own a pet you will know all about the Playstation POO, why clean up more mess when you an get the best for less!
Do you like it? The advert that is.
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