PS3 and Wii releases this weekend!

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November 15th, 2006, 11:12 AM
Richard1

PS3 and Wii releases this weekend!

Big weekend coming up for gamers. The long awaited PS3 is being released on Friday, and the Nintendo Wii is being released on Sunday. Anyone rushing out this weekend to buy one? Anyone here get an Xbox 360?
November 15th, 2006, 11:39 AM
Stalemate

Not rushing, but definitely considering either the PS3 or XBox 360 ... for the kids, of course. :cool:
November 15th, 2006, 11:55 AM
NooNoo

I went to wii.com and it tells you all kinds of things, except what it is....
November 15th, 2006, 12:13 PM
Richard1

I know I mentioned it in another thread, but at my local game shop they had XBox 360s used with a wireless joystick for 270. They normally have at least a 90 day warranty on them.
November 15th, 2006, 01:48 PM
Crastabule

I have a Wii reserved, which means next to nothing as they sell new systems like airlines sell seats at my local Gamestop. But hopefully I will end up with one. The PS3 is too expensive, and more importantly, too hard to obtain at this point. The barriers to entry are... well, preventing me from entering into a PS3 purchase.
November 15th, 2006, 07:37 PM
BOB IROC

I will get a Wii, but most likely after the holiday rush. I am no hurry. As for the PS3 I think it is way too expensive for right now so I may hold off a year or 2 on that one.
November 16th, 2006, 10:08 AM
Magic Marker

I've got a Wii reserved, hopefully my local Gamestop will have a midnight launch Saturday night. I have no desire to get a PS3 until they get games out that I actually want to play and that aren't already on the 360.
November 16th, 2006, 10:11 AM
BOB IROC

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Originally Posted by Magic Marker

I have no desire to get a PS3 until they get games out that I actually want to play and that aren't already on the 360.

Thats another good point. With having the Wii and a 360 you should be able to cover most of the games out and I have heard rumors that a few of the "Sony Exclusives" might be expanding to the other platforms
November 16th, 2006, 11:24 AM
Magic Marker

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Originally Posted by BOB IROC

Thats another good point. With having the Wii and a 360 you should be able to cover most of the games out and I have heard rumors that a few of the "Sony Exclusives" might be expanding to the other platforms

Assassins Creed is one of them. Was at first a PS3 exclusive, now it's also coming to 360, and looks just as good.
November 16th, 2006, 11:27 AM
BOB IROC

I have also heard rumors of the Final Fantasy Series expanding to 360 and coming back to nintendo, I guess only time will tell.
November 16th, 2006, 03:17 PM
3fingersalute

I'm getting my son an XBOX 360 for christmas, he wanted it last year but it wasn't happening.............he has no interest in the PS3 or WII
November 16th, 2006, 09:33 PM
[joecomp]

PS3 waiste..don't buy it please. Wii umm, possibly better. Always liked Nintendo.
November 16th, 2006, 09:39 PM
BOB IROC

You know I was watching this Special on CNBC last night about the history of video games and I learned something about Nintendo and Sony. It turns out that the Sony playstation was started as a development for Nintendo. I guess Nintendo wanted a CD based system and went to Sony because they pretty much invented the CD (along with Philips) but Sony wanted exclusive rights to the media made on those CDs. Then Nintendo went behind Sony's back to Philips and Sony decided to produce the game system anyway.

Makes me wonder if Nintendo stuck with Sony would Sony ever entered the gaming market. Hmmmm... food for thought.
November 17th, 2006, 01:18 AM
Magic Marker

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Originally Posted by 3fingersalute

I'm getting my son an XBOX 360 for christmas, he wanted it last year but it wasn't happening.............he has no interest in the PS3 or WII

I suggest Gears of War to go with it. Awesome game!
November 20th, 2006, 02:04 PM
BOB IROC

Nintendo Vs Wii

here is the link http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1703832
November 20th, 2006, 10:11 PM
Magic Marker

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Originally Posted by BOB IROC

here is the link http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1703832

I got my Wii Saturday night at a midnight launch, and I must say it is an f'in blast! The Mrs loves it so much I'm gonna get a Wii Remote for her so we can play Wii Sports together. She was skeptical until she actually played. :)
November 20th, 2006, 10:24 PM
BOB IROC

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Originally Posted by Magic Marker

...She was skeptical until she actually played. :)

I think that is how most people felt. I know I was a bit skeptical but then I played it in the store and now I am sold and so is my wife. I think this sytem will sell more once people play it. It is definately one of the most unique advances in video games since..... well ever.
November 20th, 2006, 11:01 PM
[joecomp]

I would just like to say congrats to those that purchased Wii!! Possibly the best system on the market from a value stand point. I have yet to experience the remote play though. How is the accuracy?
November 20th, 2006, 11:05 PM
BOB IROC

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Originally Posted by [joecomp]

I would just like to say congrats to those that purchased Wii!! Possibly the best system on the market from a value stand point. I have yet to experience the remote play though. How is the accuracy?

With the Add On IR Sensor that you mount on top of your TV (comes with the system) it is very good. I was only fortunate to experience the Wii sports games but I played bowling and Tennis and it was remarkably accurate. The little speaker inside the remote controller adds a nice touch too. It will be interesting how game developers use this technology to spawn a whole new way of gaming.
November 21st, 2006, 12:41 AM
Larommi

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Originally Posted by BOB IROC

You know I was watching this Special on CNBC last night about the history of video games and I learned something about Nintendo and Sony. It turns out that the Sony playstation was started as a development for Nintendo. I guess Nintendo wanted a CD based system and went to Sony because they pretty much invented the CD (along with Philips) but Sony wanted exclusive rights to the media made on those CDs. Then Nintendo went behind Sony's back to Philips and Sony decided to produce the game system anyway.

Makes me wonder if Nintendo stuck with Sony would Sony ever entered the gaming market. Hmmmm... food for thought.

That story is kind of skewed. Sony was indeed working with Nintendo and Philips and came up with that CDi disaster. Nintendo then went its way when philips contracted to build hardware for the 3d0 and Sony said screw it and built their own. Which with creative license agreements buried the 3d0.