The Official Xbox thread.

[Majuub]

Originally Posted by sportsfreak99

I know, with GTA, it is gonna pwn the PS3.

The OS3 will have GTA too. Honestly guys, I don't know how you can't stand bad fighting games such as DBZ when there are real fighting games out there like Soul Calibur, Dead or Alive or Virtua Fighter. And please, the Naruto and Bleach games are just as bad as the DBZ ones, honestly, the shouldn't make anime based games anymore.

[Ultimate_Gohan]

I know there are better fighting games but...It's Dragonball Z, nuff said.

[sportsfreak99]

Originally Posted by Ultimate_Gohan

I know there are better fighting games but...It's Dragonball Z, nuff said.

Indeed. I never get enough of DBZ games.

[chimney_leaf]

The thing is, these games are being made because there's such a big market for them, consisting of people who are willing to buy below-par or average games because they're based on a series or universe that they have an interest in and garner enjoyment from.

Personally I really don't like them, I get my anime and manga kicks from anime and manga.

[sportsfreak99]

Originally Posted by chimney_leaf

The thing is, these games are being made because there's such a big market ofr them, consisting of people who are willing to buy below-par or average games because they're based on a series or universe that they have an interest in and garner enjoyment from.

Personally I really don't like them, I get my anime and manga kicks from anime and manga.

Look u have your way and I have mine!

[JC#1]

How is X-Box 360 any better then X-Box?I think Wii and PS3 are way better because they are motion sensative.

[Ultimate_Gohan]

^I'll pretend you didn't ask the first question. Ok, so Wii and PS3 are better because they are mOtIoN SeNsItIve!!1!
You think motion sensitive is the only factor who makes consoles and gameplay good?
It's like saying: THE XBOX 360 IS THE BEST BECAUSE IT HAS A WHITE AND GRAY CONTROLLER!

Motion sensitive it's just a small addition to consoles that doesn't really improve the gameplay. Also the Wii's controller isn't exactly "motion sensative"
Only the PS3's one is SIXAXIS

Sony PlayStation 3.
Sony’s PS3 is the most expensive at $500-600, because it includes a standard hard drive, a high definition Blu-ray optical drive, HD video output, Bluetooth wireless controllers, and–in the premium version–WiFi wireless networking.
Sony is setting up the PS3 as a PC alternative. The premium model has a memory card reader for not only Sony’s own Memory Stick but also–in what must be an incredible first for the company–Compact Flash and SD memory cards, making the PS3 a digital hub for photos; with a USB keyboard and mouse and the included web browser, it can serve as a basic PC.
Sony originally announced plans to ship the PS3 with Linux pre-installed, but currently user installation of “another operating system” is only a boot option. Use of another OS isn’t currently supported by Sony, and would of course need to be specially designed to work on the PS3’s specialized Cell processor architecture.
The PS3 is also the new HD core of Sony’s modern take on the stereo system, offering 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround and true 1080p high definition video playback from prerecorded Blu-ray movies.
Popular PS3 games sell for $50 - $60.

The PS3 currently is available in 20GB, 40GB, 60GB and 80GB versions.

Microsoft Xbox 360.
Introduced winter in 2005, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is $300-450, uses a standard DVD optical drive, and only includes a hard drive and wireless game controller in its premium version. Microsoft recently updated the 360 to provide support for full HD, 1080p video output to match the PS3.
Rather than positioning the Xbox 360 as a standalone PC alternative, Microsoft pairs it with its plans for Windows Media Center, allowing the 360 to be used as a media extender to stream music and movies from a central Media Center PC.
Microsoft has plans to offer HD movie playback both with an optional HD-DVD player in an external box, and over the web through its online Xbox Live video store.
However, the Xbox 360’s optional, external HD-DVD player is $180, pushing the 360 up to the same price as the PS3. Further, the $300 core Xbox 360 systems can’t use Microsoft’s online video store because they don’t have the required hard drive to save downloaded movies.
Popular Xbox 360 games sell for $50 - $70.

The Xbox 360 Core was an entry level Xbox 360 priced at US$279.99. The "Core" is no longer being sold, being replaced by the Xbox 360 Arcade. It was not originally available in Japan, but was later released on November 2, 2006. The Core system comes bundled with composite video cables, capable of only SDTV resolutions, but newer models with lot number 0728 or greater have an HDMI 1.2 output. The Core may output HD signals up to 1080p when connected to separately sold HDMI, Component, or VGA cables. It may also utilize a separately sold 20 or 120 GB hard drive. Unlike all other SKUs it shipped with a wired version of the Xbox 360 controller, instead of the wireless version found in other SKUs.


The Xbox 360 Arcade, priced at US$279.99, is the replacement for the "Xbox 360 Core". It was publicly revealed (though it was available in stores far earlier) by Microsoft's president of Entertainment Devices division Robbie Bach to the Financial Times on October 18, 2007, and officially announced on October 22, 2007. It includes a wireless controller, 256 MB memory unit, composite AV cable, HDMI 1.2 output, and 5 Xbox Live Arcade titles. The consoles, identified by packaging labeled "Go Play!", are bundled with Boom Boom Rocket, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2, Pac-Man Championship Edition, and Uno on a single disk, which also includes a "Welcome Video" and several game trailers/demos.

The Xbox 360, commonly called the Premium or Pro, priced at US$349.99, includes all the features of the Xbox 360 Core and includes a hybrid composite and component cable with optional optical out instead of a composite cable. The Xbox 360 also includes a detachable 20 GB Hard Disc Drive to store downloaded content, provide compatibility with original Xbox games, and store game data. The included hard drive comes with game demos, video clips and a free Live Arcade game, Hexic HD. In July 2007, this version of the Xbox 360 began appearing with the Zephyr motherboard (the motherboard used in the Elite) which features HDMI 1.2 output and an improved GPU heatsink. Although the Premium package does include an HDMI 1.2 output, it does not come with HDMI 1.2 cables. Starting at the end of September, the newest systems were shipped with the new "Falcon" motherboard. This motherboard includes the new 65-nm CPUs, making them quieter and cooler than the older systems. Holiday 2007 consoles, with packaging labeled "Go Big", were bundled with Ultimate Alliance and Forza Motorsport 2. This bundle has since then been discontinued.[9]


The Xbox 360 Elite is the fourth and most expensive variation of the console. It is priced at US$449.99 and includes a 120GB hard drive and a matte black finish. The Elite retail package also includes an HDMI 1.2 cable and a controller and headset that match the system's black finish. The initial release price was US$479.99, C$549.99, £299.99, and AU$729.95. The Elite was released in Europe on August 24, 2007, and Australia on August 30, 2007. Holiday 2007 consoles, with packaging labeled "Go Big", were bundled with Ultimate Alliance and Forza Motorsport 2. This bundle has since then been discontinued. Early Elite models shipped using the Zephyr motherboard, though newer models now use the Falcon 65nm chipset instead. These Elites (and other Xbox 360 models using the Falcon) can be identified from earlier versions by a re-designed power connector and a power supply that runs at 175w. The motherboard layout is also different.




Nintendo Wii.
The Wii is the least expensive of the three at $250, and includes both Bluetooth for wireless controllers and a DVD drive, but will not be able to play DVD movies. It also lacks a hard drive. Instead, the Wii focuses on physically involving games using the wireless Wii Remote paired with the accessory Nunchuk controller.
The Wii Remote uses accelerometers to sense how players swing, point, and tilt the controller, encouraging game titles to incorporate activity.


The Wii will also wirelessly connect to Nintendo’s DS portable game system, using its microphone and touchscreen as inputs for Wii games.
While the Wii has no movie store, Nintendo has an online store that sells classic games ($5 - 10) for the GameCube, Nintendo 64, and other previous game consoles.
Popular Wii games sell for $30 - $50.


I hope it helped. -source: some wikipedia, a few from my own knowledge

[sportsfreak99]

Originally Posted by JC#1

How is X-Box 360 any better then X-Box?I think Wii and PS3 are way better because they are motion sensative.

Look at what Ultimate Gohan posted. I know I won't get the RROD because I got the new 360. The online is way better than the PS3. Try Xbox Live.

[chimney_leaf]

Sony only added the sixaxis after the success of the wii's control system, and did it at the cost of force feedback (rumble), which caused absolute outrage, and sony have had to even now release a controller with classic force feedback rather than sixaxis because people just couldn't care less about it, as it's just a gimmick.

@sportsfreak, I'm not knocking your choice of games!

[sportsfreak99]

Originally Posted by chimney_leaf

Sony only added the sixaxis after the success of the wii's control system, and did it at the cost of force feedback (rumble), which caused absolute outrage, and sony have had to even now release a controller with classic force feedback rather than sixaxis because people just couldn't care less about it, as it's just a gimmick.

@sportsfreak, I'm not knocking your choice of games!

Sorry. I just got a little carried away. 360 is the way. The new 360s, like mine, won't get get the RROD.

[chimney_leaf]

My laptop seems to be dying, but I'll make this post into something that makes sense...There's a chance I might get the RROD, since I got mine just before the new model.

[Ultimate_Gohan]

Huh, you just posted the exact same thing 15 mins ago? *confused*

[chimney_leaf]

The wireless receiver seems to be knackered.

[G.O.A.T.]

The online is hardly better than PS3's there pretty much identicle if you were bith olaying the same game.

[LordMe]

The problem with XBL is every screaming 133 year old has a mic. I fot one dont like that. I wish some more people had mics on PSN. But with time. That will happen. Anyone remember the PS2's online? NOt very talky. Why? Because not everyone goes online to talk about their day like on XBL.
The people on PSN talk about the plan. Not their day.

Do not DARE try and throw In-game-messages into XBL. As that is part of the OS not the online. The XMB will get that as well.