).wow how old are you guys, i remember the atari, my brother had a c64 but what the hell is all that other stuff? my first computer was an ibm something, but the first computer i really got into was the apple IIgs, i still have that thing in my basement i love that thing, matter of fact i think that might be my ibm down there thats in pieces every where.VeggieManUK said:OFF TOPIC:::::OFF TOPIC.
DT, your telling me you had a toaster? OMG, $10K worth of graphics card in its time. Man that was one peice of kit anyone into animation would have given their right arm for.
I can remember getting into GFA raytrace on the ST and thinking that was cool
My early days started on the ZX81 (Probably not that well known outside the UK) and then onto the Speccy, I can remember getting into the same sort of arguments about which was best (Speccy or C64) even though the C64 had better GFX (to an extent - more colours = less defenition) and better sound (Although a well known guy in the 8bit scene called Tim Folin managed to get 5 channel sound fron the speccy - Amazing considering it had a peizo buzzer for sound output and technicaly only 1 chanel) - the power of MC
VeggieManUK said:OFF TOPIC:::::OFF TOPIC.
DT, your telling me you had a toaster? OMG, $10K worth of graphics card in its time. Man that was one peice of kit anyone into animation would have given their right arm for.
I can remember getting into GFA raytrace on the ST and thinking that was cool
My early days started on the ZX81 (Probably not that well known outside the UK) and then onto the Speccy, I can remember getting into the same sort of arguments about which was best (Speccy or C64) even though the C64 had better GFX (to an extent - more colours = less defenition) and better sound (Although a well known guy in the 8bit scene called Tim Folin managed to get 5 channel sound fron the speccy - Amazing considering it had a peizo buzzer for sound output and technicaly only 1 chanel) - the power of MC
) - I guess those were the forerunners to the modern notebook, although I remember we called them "luggables". )
Couldn't of said it better myself, well done.[DT] said:
Agreed, however people obviously mistaken the actual advantages of these competing systems, which is available selection!VeggieManUK said:
)KrisKhaos said:Couldn't of said it better myself, well done.
Since this thread continues after this being said, it seems people cannot resist beating a dead horse. I guess I might as well join and take a few cheap shots of my own. :lol:
Agreed, however people obviously mistaken the actual advantages of these competing systems, which is available selection!
This isn't like the format wars such as Beta-Max verses VHS or the current Blu-Ray verses HD-DVD, where having the exact same variety being differed between two rival formats simply because companies are undergoing stiff competition. No, the difference is that if a system's hardware and users are able to support a given title there is a good chance we will see that title on multiple systems.
Keep that in mind. Unlike the format wars which are offering the public one primary feature, high definition video, the console market offers a wider array of flavor to our choices.
Nintendo Wii
The Wii is specializing in innovative controls and focusing more on casual and social game play. They are doing this without forgetting it's loyal fans of the GameCube and there previous line-up by offering remakes of it's popular titles and of course the "Virtual Console". Personally one of the greatest advantages to the Wii is that I can take it to virtually any social gathering and get everyone from grandma to kinder-gardeners to play and have a surprisingly great time, something that is difficult to say for the other consoles.
Playstation 3
The Playstation 3 remains loyal to it's fans pushing cutting-edge technology to the market along with it's attempt at innovative controls. It is unfortunate that the sales and expensive has turned gamers and developers away (at least for the time being), as the potential for this console could surpass the next 10 years worth of development. This system still offers the best for the least amount of money if you actually realized what you was getting, it's just it's slow moving game support and development still requires momentum before it can actually compete with anything on the market today.
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 in my eyes is a harmonic blend of latest technology, affordable pricing, and intuitive functionality. This system deserves respect no matter if it's library and gaming style is preference to you or not. I have always said this is the most well rounded system available on the market as of current and for this reason I have a high respect for this system despite I'm not supporting it this generation. (That could change however, I actually like having a variety.
Noting a post on the other "Wii...Bored" thread, "the Wii is still too new". I would also like to note it required the impressive sales of the Wii to slap developers in the face to get them motivated, since development takes time there has been a bit of a stall. So in turn we have had a period where the game selection has been a bit slow to the shelf however if I remember correctly the same was mentioned upon release of the Xbox 360.
So keep this in mind, choose your consoles that match your gaming preferences as the selection is personally doing us all a favor. As far as opinions are concerned, they are simply opinions, as what one person likes as well as dislikes is sometimes not the same as others. Regardless it is best to respect then if you desire the same, as there is obviously no need to fan the flames. :lol:
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