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Hawkeye_a · Oct 30, 2009, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar

Exactly.

Is there something inaccurate about my statement?

I wasn't referring to the content.

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar

It's about capturing a snapshot of the present. Just because things will be different in the future doesn't invalidate the poll.

I wasn't invalidating your poll, just pointing out why i cannot pick an answer at the moment....
i have never owned and i do not own multiple consoles. I am *considering* a second console as well.

The Final Dakar · Oct 30, 2009, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

I wasn't referring to the content.

Of course, because there's nothing substantial to complain about there.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

I wasn't invalidating your poll, just pointing out why i cannot pick an answer at the moment....
i have never owned and i do not own multiple consoles. I am *considering* a second console as well.

There's nothing to consider. It's a yes or no question. Do you own multiple consoles this gen? No. If that changes tomorrow feel free to return to the thread and note it, but as of right now it doesn't matter.

Jawbone54 · Oct 30, 2009, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

In the same sense that a serial monogamist is a polygamist.

I am the Brigham Young of gaming.

ajprice · Oct 30, 2009, 09:11 PM

Last Gen: PS2. This Gen: PSWii60

shifuimam · Oct 31, 2009, 12:19 AM

Last gen: PS2 and a Dreamcast. PS2 I got on the cheap from an ex, although the HDLoader thing doesn't work for it anymore, so I have to actually swap DVDs now.

Dreamcast was free from a Starbucks coworker, and I own exactly one game for it.

This gen: 360 and Wii. Wii's been getting some more playtime with the advent of Boy and a Blob, and we've got Rock Band I and II and GH III and World Tour for it. 360 is being used more as a DVD player than a console at the moment, mostly because I'm too busy playing Runes of Magic to spend any time with my consoles.

HenryMelton · Oct 31, 2009, 08:56 AM

I added my none/none entry just to offset the self-selection of the poll. Sorry if I intrude. I only buy general purpose computers. and GPS's. I look over the shoulder of relatives playing, but my brain isn't wired for twitch games.

Big Mac · Nov 1, 2009, 06:16 AM

Yeah, that's happened a few times, although I've never gotten two brand new consoles at the same time:

Got a Super Nintendo, then got a Genesis probably two years after
Got a GameCube (yes, my family is a Nintendo fanboy family for the most part), then got a PS2 a number of years later
Got a Wii, then got a PS3 perhaps a bit less than a year later

Laminar · Nov 3, 2009, 11:36 AM

I also have a SegaCD I sold then got back from the buyer a few years later and one of two Virtual Boys I've owned in a box in my parents' basement.

Chuckit · Nov 3, 2009, 12:59 PM

Why in the name of all that is holy would you have not one but two Virtual Boys?

The Final Dakar · Nov 3, 2009, 01:02 PM

They were on sale, man! Only $30!

Mrjinglesusa · Nov 3, 2009, 01:10 PM

Last Gen: PS2 and XBox

This Gen: Owned 360, RRoD, replaced by MS, sold and bought PS3 at launch. Also currently have a Wii.

Hawkeye_a · Nov 4, 2009, 08:42 AM

Well i've quasi made up my mind for now (ball is in Sony's court).....
I've got a Wii and it'll be my only console for now.

I was hoping to get a PS3 but decided against it for now because:
-region coding on BluRay. I travel a lot and im not about to tie myself to one region.
-The price differential between Australia and the U.S.(hardware, software and movies) make it almost stupid to purchase a PS3 here in Oz.
-Still no backwards compatibility (or at least the games i want from the PS2 library on the PS3).

Cheers

exca1ibur · Nov 4, 2009, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

-region coding on BluRay. I travel a lot and im not about to tie myself to one region.

You might want to check the movies because even though it has region coding a most studios don't use it. Most of the movies ARE region free even current ones.

Blu-Ray Movie Region Coding Database List

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

-The price differential between Australia and the U.S.(hardware, software and movies) make it almost stupid to purchase a PS3 here in Oz.

Nothing can be done there. Thats a currency issue not a Sony issue.

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

-Still no backwards compatibility (or at least the games i want from the PS2 library on the PS3).

Will never happen. Your best bet from Sony is downloadable PS2 games or them rewriting 'enhanced' versions, ala God of War Collection.

Your best bet is to look for a 20/60GB 1st gen, or a 40/80GB system. Not a slim.

Hawkeye_a · Nov 5, 2009, 07:11 AM

Hmm.. didnt know about the region free bluray movie. will have to look into it. is the PS3 region free for DVDs ? cause ive got quite a collection.

Regarding the price differential..... it's a currency issue sure, and a difference of 5-10% is understandable, but not the current levels of 33%-100%...for example, in Australia(including tax):
PS3 = USD$452 (AUD$499)
PS3/XB360 gamess = USD$99(AUD$110)
new Blu-ray Movies are = USD$35(AUD$40)

When you consider the lifespan of a device like this, and the fact that one will end up buying an average of 5 games, it adds up to quite a difference, which i for one am not willing to pay for the exact same product. If it is a currency issue, maybe Sony Australia should adjust pricing accordingly.

And as far as PS2 compatibility, i might have made a mistake communicating my requirement, what i want are some games from the PS2 library playable on the PS3 (disc/download/whatever).

I'll wait

The Final Dakar · Nov 5, 2009, 09:56 AM

You can always import games. This also has the added benefit of bypassing Australia's awful game censorship.

exca1ibur · Nov 5, 2009, 11:07 AM

Games are 100% region free. So thats not a problem

exca1ibur · Nov 5, 2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

Is the PS3 region free for DVDs ? cause ive got quite a collection.

Unfortunately, DVDs are region locked.

Hawkeye_a · Nov 6, 2009, 08:21 AM

So let me get this straight, both games and blu-ray movies are not region locked ?

The Final Dakar · Nov 6, 2009, 09:16 AM

Games are not region locked. Blu-ray movies are more of a case by case basis.

exca1ibur · Nov 6, 2009, 11:08 AM

Correct. Another note that if you are a big Japanese import guy Japan and the US are the same region now for Blu-ray movies, also.

The Final Dakar · Nov 6, 2009, 11:12 AM

All the tentacle porn your orifices can handle.

subego · 12:36 PM

Am I the only person who had a 32X for the Genesis, or the only person who will admit it?

I think getting the Saturn was more embarrassing, and people admitted that.

Goddamn Virtua Fighter...

It looked so good.

Hawkeye_a · Nov 9, 2009, 04:27 AM

Originally Posted by subego

Am I the only person who had a 32X for the Genesis, or the only person who will admit it?

Yes

I'm not a fan of add-ons within a console generation (i'm not a fan of WiiFit or Wii Motion Plus) because historically such devices have seen limited support, if any...and for obvious reasons(segmenting the audience, installed base, etc).

subego · Nov 9, 2009, 11:16 AM

But... but... it played DOOM!

The Final Dakar · Nov 9, 2009, 11:18 AM

Don't take any shít from him, he owns a Wii for christsakes.

Jawbone54 · Nov 9, 2009, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by Hawkeye_a

I'm not a fan of add-ons within a console generation (i'm not a fan of WiiFit or Wii Motion Plus) because historically such devices have seen limited support, if any...and for obvious reasons(segmenting the audience, installed base, etc).

Couldn't the Wii remote (and entire system, actually) be considered somewhat of a Gamecube add-on?

The Final Dakar · Nov 9, 2009, 11:31 AM

Well, they did spend some time considering releasing it as such.

sek929 · Nov 9, 2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by subego

But... but... it played DOOM!

The graphics and most notably, the sound, were inferior to the SNES version of Doom. In fact, did you know the 32x actually became a standalone console that never made it to market? Yet another huge blunder for Sega. Also, did you know there were a few games that were Sega CD 32x? God only knows how that worked.

Hawkeye_a · Nov 10, 2009, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by the final dakar

don't take any shít from him, he owns a wii for christsakes.

silence!!!

subego · Nov 11, 2009, 12:29 PM

Mom coming over wouldn't be the same without WiiPlay Bowling.

Jawbone54 · Nov 16, 2009, 04:01 PM

Believe it or not, the wife has whittled down without my saying a word.

Wife: "Doesn't everyone else play XBox?"
Me: "Yep. Family, friends, Internet contacts, everyone."
Wife: "I wish you just had all three consoles. You could've had them all right now if you hadn't sold them all. You probably would've actually saved money"
Me: "Well, I don't really want a Wii again."
Wife: "I know you want an XBox. I saw that zombie game advertised on Hulu; that game actually looks like something I'd like to watch you play."
Me: "Left 4 Dead 2?"
Wife: "That's the one! I wish you could get that one."
Me: "Well..."
Wife: "I know, I know..."

I'm holding off on MW2 until this matter is discussed further.

The Final Dakar · Nov 16, 2009, 04:05 PM

New poll: How many times will we have Prestiged before Jawbone picks up MW2?

Jawbone54 · Nov 16, 2009, 04:16 PM

You'll never see me. Completely different level. My FPS skills are rusty.

The Final Dakar · Nov 17, 2009, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

You'll never see me. Completely different level. My FPS skills are rusty.

What? English, please.

sek929 · Nov 17, 2009, 11:55 AM

Level doesn't matter, there's no skill-based matchmaking system in MW2 (or the other CoD) so everyone plays with everyone else.

Jawbone54 · Nov 17, 2009, 12:30 PM

Then you will see me. And I'll often be dead.

(I know it's not rank-based, but there were quite a few add-ons that came from past performances (CoD4), weren't there? Or am I just remembering wrong?)