[The Final Dakar]

I don't know how this question slipped by me, but now we have minimal specs on the new Sony and MS boxes, I think we're definitely ready.

So who's in? Myself, I'm tired of this crap, and the promise of a 64 player BF4 might be too much to pass up. The only way for me to be dissuaded right now is if the pricing is terrible.

[sek929]

For the layman who is barely paying attention, such as myself, when are these consoles going on sale?

[The Final Dakar]

There are no announced dates (nor prices). I think these systems typically come out in November, though.

November 22, 2005
November 11, 2006
November 19, 2006

360, PS3, Wii

[sek929]

Well I'll definitely be buying one of them, but I'll slate about a year from now as the earliest I will do so. This will give me time to start chipping away at the backlog of current gen games I never got to, and save up money so I can buy the correct version.

[Stogieman]

Dakar, are you going to buy one at launch? I'm going to wait and see if history repeats itself (RRODs, crappy launch titles, etc.)

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by Stogieman 

Dakar, are you going to buy one at launch? I'm going to wait and see if history repeats itself (RRODs, crappy launch titles, etc.)

I'm leaning towards it.

Of course, if I'm the only person I know who is willing to upgrade, that changes things.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by sek929 

Well I'll definitely be buying one of them, but I'll slate about a year from now as the earliest I will do so. This will give me time to start chipping away at the backlog of current gen games I never got to, and save up money so I can buy the correct version.

What's in the ol' backlog?

[sek929]

Just off the top of my head:

Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Bioshock Infinite, Crysis 2/3, Forza Horizon, GTAV, Halo 4(maybe), Mass Effect series (maybe), RAGE, Red Dead Redemption, Spec-Ops The Line(definitely), finish up Skyrim and DLC, Tomb Raider.

The only game I am most certainly buying very soon is, of course, Metro: Last Light. The list is by no means set in stone, I'm just trying to illustrate there are plenty of fairly well-reviewed AAA games that can easily keep me entertained until the console decision is more cut and dried.

[Stogieman]

Originally Posted by sek929 

Just off the top of my head:

Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Bioshock Infinite, Crysis 2/3, Forza Horizon, GTAV, Halo 4(maybe), Mass Effect series (maybe), RAGE, Red Dead Redemption, Spec-Ops The Line(definitely), finish up Skyrim and DLC, Tomb Raider.

You son of a bitch.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by sek929 

Just off the top of my head:

Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Bioshock Infinite, Crysis 2/3, Forza Horizon, GTAV, Halo 4(maybe), Mass Effect series (maybe), RAGE, Red Dead Redemption, Spec-Ops The Line(definitely), finish up Skyrim and DLC, Tomb Raider.

The only game I am most certainly buying very soon is, of course, Metro: Last Light. The list is by no means set in stone, I'm just trying to illustrate there are plenty of fairly well-reviewed AAA games that can easily keep me entertained until the console decision is more cut and dried.

I was wondering when you were gonna pick up Metro.

For me, I'd think GTA V would better on the One (ugh), but again, that's no fun if I'm the only one. Infinite might look better, not sure I care enough.

[Stogieman]

I'm pretty sure I'll pick one up close to launch. That's if Infinity, GTA V, and whatever Respawn has up their sleeves are available.

[mattyb]

I cancelled my order for a 27" iMac and was looking at going back to PC gaming with a 2000€ ($2500) setup. Looking more and more likely.

I'll wait until E3 to see if there's anything that really says "buy me!", because the One/4 events were just meh for me.

[sek929]

Originally Posted by Stogieman 

You son of a bitch.

Maybe you can send me your copy? Hehe.

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

I was wondering when you were gonna pick up Metro.

For me, I'd think GTA V would better on the One (ugh), but again, that's no fun if I'm the only one. Infinite might look better, not sure I care enough.

I actually forgot when Metro was releasing, and I've been busy lately so I figured I could hold off a few weeks. GTAV might be a good purchase to hold off on, but I'm fine with the current level of 360 screens I see from Infinite.

Of course if I have a productive building season and an extra infusion of cash around xmas who knows what could happen.
I will take into account what you guys buy, but I really don't like the current level of asshattery rumors going around regarding used/borrowing games.

[sek929]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

I cancelled my order for a 27" iMac and was looking at going back to PC gaming with a 2000€ ($2500) setup. Looking more and more likely.

Can't say that's out of the question for me either. My iMac is getting a bit long in the tooth, and the rumors of these extreme measures to keep used/borrowed games form working worry me.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by sek929 

My iMac is getting a bit long in the tooth, and the rumors of these extreme measures to keep used/borrowed games form working worry me.

Here's the thing, unless its for principle, you're not going to be playing any more used games on a PC than a console.

[mattyb]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Here's the thing, unless its for principle, you're not going to be playing any more used games on a PC than a console.

But at least he'll be able to.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

But at least he'll be able to.

Able to what?

[sek929]

I was thinking more of a principle thing, if they want to make me jump through hoops as a paying customer then I'll just easily pirate PC games.

Of course 400-500 dollars versus 2000 will likely be a hurdle I won't jump.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by sek929 

I was thinking more of a principle thing, if they want to make me jump through hoops as a paying customer then I'll just easily pirate PC games.

Mmm, that thought did occur to me.

Originally Posted by sek929 

Of course 400-500 dollars versus 2000 will likely be a hurdle I won't jump.

Ignoring my lack of coordination, I just can't get past not knowing how every game will look on my PC before playing and having to worry about graphics cards and drivers.

[mattyb]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Able to what?

Play a used game on his PC.

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Ignoring my lack of coordination, I just can't get past not knowing how every game will look on my PC before playing and having to worry about graphics cards and drivers.

That's what's holding me back, and the reason that I switched from playing on the PC to the Xbox. Dunno if I want to get back into the 'upgrade this, upgrade that' every year or so.

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

Play a used game on his PC.

Uh, in what world can you do that?

[boy8cookie]

I'm definitely going to return to console gaming with the next gen. Still too early for me to decide on which console. I've had an Xbox, PS1, PS2, Wii, Xbox 360 - a mixed bag for sure. My favorite of that bunch was the PS2 because of the exclusive titles (Ratchet & Clank series, Gran Turismo series), but I definitely enjoyed playing (the early versions of) CoD on the 360 as well.

It will probably come down to what console my co-gamers are going to pick up, since I value the multiplayer experience over everything else.

[mattyb]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Uh, in what world can you do that?

Are you telling me that you can't buy 2nd hand PC games in the states? There's loads for sale here. The Sims goes for 5€, Sim City 4 and Football Manager 2010 the same (and thats after a very quick look). Even the stuff that is on-line/multi is for sale, some saying with online codes and others saying no on-line code.

[mattyb]

Originally Posted by boy8cookie 

I'm definitely going to return to console gaming with the next gen. Still too early for me to decide on which console. I've had an Xbox, PS1, PS2, Wii, Xbox 360 - a mixed bag for sure. My favorite of that bunch was the PS2 because of the exclusive titles (Ratchet & Clank series, Gran Turismo series), but I definitely enjoyed playing (the early versions of) CoD on the 360 as well.

It will probably come down to what console my co-gamers are going to pick up, since I value the multiplayer experience over everything else.

Wasn't it you that was playing Borderlands 2 on the PC? And you recommended something else as well. So you have a gaming spec PC and consoles?

[The Final Dakar]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

Are you telling me that you can't buy 2nd hand PC games in the states? There's loads for sale here. The Sims goes for 5€, Sim City 4 and Football Manager 2010 the same (and thats after a very quick look). Even the stuff that is on-line/multi is for sale, some saying with online codes and others saying no on-line code.

Nopers. I think everything here has an activation key. And that's assuming you're one of the rare people that doesn't just buy and download it off Steam or whatever your digital dealer of choice is.

[mattyb]

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar 

Nopers. I think everything here has an activation key. And that's assuming you're one of the rare people that doesn't just buy and download it off Steam or whatever your digital dealer of choice is.

Ah. Well, I don't know about Steam stuff, maybe its the same here. Although IIRC there's something about 2nd hand games in Europe, think the Eurocrats got involved or something. Might apply to music as well.

P might know more about it.

[boy8cookie]

Originally Posted by mattyb 

Wasn't it you that was playing Borderlands 2 on the PC? And you recommended something else as well. So you have a gaming spec PC and consoles?

I have an iMac (which I use for work) with bootcamp. It handles games fine, but I'm hoping to be more immersed with the next gen consoles and my new 60" TV. I'm also trying to separate my work and play environments to create better habits.