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Mario Maniac

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« on: December 06, 2005, 07:56:29 PM »
Now that the Xbox 360 is here, glitches and all, what do you guys think of the console so far? Is Microsoft promising too much with their HD-era, "take-over-the-entertainment-center" approach, or do we just need to wait and see what types of games will be available.

I personally think that Microsoft has done an excellent job of hyping the 360. Gamers all over the world have lined up to buy the console, sometimes waiting in the cold for hours outside of stores. The games are good, not revolutionary. The graphics are great, but they will improve over time.

The real thing that sets the 360 apart from the competition (Sony) is online gaming. Xbox Live is the de-facto of online services. Microsoft has promised huge things with Xbox Live, and so far they have delivered. The online gaming is integrated so semelessly into the games, that sometimes you don't even realise you are playing online.

The only problem with Xbox 360 is this: Based on many reports on the Internet, it seems the Xbox 360 is a hungry machine. The console reportedly uses a ton of electricity, and the ugly power brick only adds to the problems. The tri-core processor and unique cooling system certainly use up a lot of energy, and that will be bad in the long run for people with limited financial budgets.

People who like video games should also like Nintendo. People who don't like Nintendo obviously don't like video games.

Mr. Wiggles

« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2005, 08:37:44 PM »
It was well hyped but incredibly rushed. I personally think Microsoft could've at least held back a few weeks before releasing defected consoles in limited quantities that ran out faster than free money at the bank. I'm pretty sure all the mistakes will be fixed by the second wave of 360's released though. All we need now is some quality games to actually consider buying one.
As a game that requires six friends, an HDTV, and skill, I can see why the majority of TMK is going to hate on it hard.

BP

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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2005, 09:05:19 PM »
Here's what I think.
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Chupperson Weird

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« Reply #3 on: December 08, 2005, 12:33:44 PM »
Graphics are great, but does that really improve the games?
Quote from: Mario Maniac on December 06, 2005, 07:56:29 PM
Xbox Live is the de-facto of online services.
What does that even mean?
That was a joke.

Hirocon

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« Reply #4 on: December 08, 2005, 01:53:05 PM »
X-Box Live charges people to play games online.  Nintendo Wi-Fi does not.  How can you claim that X-Box Live is superior to Nintendo Wi-Fi?

mario2_gold

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« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2005, 04:46:18 PM »
my math teacher has an xbox 360 and he gave us an important test, and sience most of us passed, hes gonna bring it in.
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Mr. Melee

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« Reply #6 on: December 08, 2005, 06:11:47 PM »
Someone told me that the 360's have flaws that are making them be recalled.
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BP

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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2005, 06:41:31 PM »
I knew about the flaw all along: they exist.
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Black Mage

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« Reply #8 on: December 08, 2005, 09:22:41 PM »
Quote from: Mr.Melee on December 08, 2005, 06:11:47 PM
Someone told me that the 360's have flaws that are making them be recalled.

Someone was wrong.

 Some machines are having problems, over heating, scratching discs and what not, but there has not been a recall issued.

 Most every console has its share of problems at launch. It's not uncommon.

Ambulance Y

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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2005, 09:23:44 PM »
See, Nintendo would never let that kind of stuff happen to her loyal fans.
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Black Mage

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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2005, 09:29:16 PM »
Come off it. Don't be so blindly biased. It's ridiculous.

 Every console has some sort of trouble at it's launch, be it technical, difficultly finding one, or a lack of games. Give it some time and things are sorted out. As I'm sure you know, Microsoft has offered an immediate replacement for any defective console.

Ambulance Y

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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2005, 09:30:42 PM »
Meh...I'm not a XBox guy anyway.
Edward has always dreamed of becoming a female monkey.

Mr. Melee

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« Reply #12 on: December 09, 2005, 02:02:56 PM »
If you were one, eventually someone would hunt you down and get Dr. Mario to give you 20 tetnis shots.
[22:36:29] <Mr_Melee> The day I sell my soul will be the day I sell my hair.
[22:36:44] <SolidShroom> So when you go back to Christian School?

Glorb

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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2005, 03:14:09 PM »
I am incredibly surprised that no one replied with something like "u all suk cuz u like xbpx 360 cuz it sux and the revvloltoin pwnz the xb oz306 cuz u suxx!!!!11" or something like that.
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Mr. Melee

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« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2005, 03:31:09 PM »
You're still not weirder than me. No one is!
[22:36:29] <Mr_Melee> The day I sell my soul will be the day I sell my hair.
[22:36:44] <SolidShroom> So when you go back to Christian School?

Ambulance Y

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« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2005, 04:00:55 PM »
Quote from: Glorb on December 09, 2005, 03:14:09 PM
I am incredibly surprised that no one replied with something like "u all suk cuz u like xbpx 360 cuz it sux and the revvloltoin pwnz the xb oz306 cuz u suxx!!!!11" or something like that.

That probably couldn't happen at the FF. That's why I'm glad most people on the forums reply with intelligent responses.
Edward has always dreamed of becoming a female monkey.

Mr. Melee

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« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2005, 04:00:21 PM »
Yay! I'm not one!
[22:36:29] <Mr_Melee> The day I sell my soul will be the day I sell my hair.
[22:36:44] <SolidShroom> So when you go back to Christian School?

Mr. Wiggles

« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2005, 09:08:51 PM »
Thing is, if this were 4 years ago, Glorb wouldn't be far from the truth.
As a game that requires six friends, an HDTV, and skill, I can see why the majority of TMK is going to hate on it hard.

BP

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« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2005, 09:48:24 PM »
Glorb's not anti-Nintendo. He's just anti-next gen.
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Mario Maniac

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« Reply #19 on: December 10, 2005, 12:53:36 PM »
The Xbox 360 has just launched in Japan, and so far it is not selling too well. Once Microsoft releases some of their big Japanese games (like the 2 year old Final Fantasy XI), perhaps Japanese gamers will like the 360.

I just realized, Final Fantasy XI is 2 years old, and it is being re-released on a next-gen console... If I remember correctly, FFIX sold terribly on the PS2 and PC, so why would anyone want to buy it for an Xbox 360?
People who like video games should also like Nintendo. People who don't like Nintendo obviously don't like video games.

Mario Maniac

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« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2005, 12:57:57 PM »
I forgot to add:

 If Microsoft cannot keep the over-hyped momentum of Xbox 360 going into 2006, then the console will quickly fade away, to be replaced by PS3 and Nintendo "Revolution".
People who like video games should also like Nintendo. People who don't like Nintendo obviously don't like video games.

BP

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« Reply #21 on: December 10, 2005, 01:03:45 PM »
a) I didn't know that Square cared to work for Microsoft, and
b) There were rumors that the Revolution wasn't going to try and be the Best. They will be anyway, in my view.

You've reached true video game happiness when you play all 3 brands of games equally. But I don't. Nintendo's my favorite and I use my money to get Nintendo stuff.
All your dreeeeeeams begiiin to shatterrrrrr~
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Glorb

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« Reply #22 on: December 10, 2005, 05:07:56 PM »
I know that I've been bashing the Revolution controller somewhat (remember the "potato" comparison?) But I now begin to see why it would work. Granted, probably the only games that would work on the Revolution are Nintendo games, but some ideas are very awesome. For instance, Nintendo confirmed that Metroid Prime 3 would be like a free-roaming lightgun shooter, where the controller is used for aiming and the analog stick is (obviously) used for movement. Also, there are some rumors of new Wario Ware and Star Wars (controller used like a lightsaber in first-person) games. And how cool would a House of the Dead game be? Incredibly cool, suffice to say.
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Mr. Wiggles

« Reply #23 on: December 10, 2005, 06:41:57 PM »
Ahh, it seems that Glorb has finally seen the light we've been bathing in for months now. How's it like, Glorb?

Microsoft should've done the smarter thing and invest in a new Dragon Warrior game rather than a Final Fantasy port considering how popular the series is in Japan.
As a game that requires six friends, an HDTV, and skill, I can see why the majority of TMK is going to hate on it hard.

HolyAarom

« Reply #24 on: December 10, 2005, 07:28:58 PM »
360 in my opinion had a false start from the starting line. (When you hold A too long in Mario Kart in the start.) But it will probably do well for the rest of the year.

BP

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« Reply #25 on: December 10, 2005, 07:46:28 PM »
I don't know. I think it might get less popular if they stop making Halo. I've heard they were going to... But I'm probably wrong. Mr. Face? Tell us the status of the Xbox 360.
All your dreeeeeeams begiiin to shatterrrrrr~
It's YOUR problem!

Yoshi55

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« Reply #26 on: December 10, 2005, 09:29:45 PM »
*laughs evilly at 360* I knew the console would be defective.
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Chupperson Weird

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« Reply #27 on: December 10, 2005, 11:55:52 PM »
"The console" isn't defective, just hundreds and hundreds of them have happened to be.
I have got to say I'm tired of someone named Mario Maniac talking endlessly about how worried he is for Microsoft and Sony.
That was a joke.
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