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« on: October 06, 2007, 20:57:37 »
In the hypothetical situation that I ask Mrs Thelobster for a console for xmas, which one should I ask for?

I'm leaning towards PS3 because of the blu-ray player, and the graphics look good.

However, I've heard nothing but good stuff about Wiis, mainly because of the gameplay.  And they're much cheaper.  But no blu-ray player.

I wouldn't touch an X-Box with a bargepole because it's made by Microsoft.  No more than I'd visit a butcher run by Hannibal Lecter.

Any recommendations, preferably from somebody who has tried / owned both?
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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2007, 21:04:39 »
i'd say wii!!! easy to use and is more fun ..especially if you have a party  :lol:  :lol:  my daughter who is special needs loves it . :wink:
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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2007, 21:25:10 »
it really depends on wot games ur wana play
ur prob get more for the ps3 so that gets my vote

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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2007, 21:32:45 »
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it really depends on wot games ur wana play

No idea, I haven't thought that far ahead :)
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2007, 21:41:02 »
none, get a xbox 360  :wink:  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2007, 21:44:09 »
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none, get a xbox 360  :wink:  :lol:  :lol:

Sorry, but I'd rather smash my head repeatedly against a concrete wall than waste more of my life on something that's come from Microsoft  :twisted:
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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2007, 21:51:09 »
If you want online gaming, high quality graphics, and it's for you, then the PS3. Especial for first person shooter type games.

If you have a family, want it to have a laugh with your mates, enjoy the "old" games and so on, and not that fussed about really hi res graphics, then the Wii... Also, if you want to get fit, have arm ache for a few days too ;) tennis, bowling and boxing are good for building up your drinking arm ;)

We got the Wii.
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« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2007, 21:55:16 »
Played with my mate’s Wii last week. Unfortunately I got thrashed by a 14 year old girl on one of the Boxing games!!!! Something that I’m not proud off, so lets keep it our little secret!!!  :oops:  :oops:  :oops:  :oops:
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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2007, 22:10:38 »
Not got either, but the wii looks far more fun. Who needs the very lates up to the nonosecond graphics if your having fun?
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« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2007, 22:21:54 »
Xbox360 despite it being MS.
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« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2007, 22:23:32 »
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Played with my mate’s Wii last week.  


I bet you'd never thought you'd admit that in a public forum  :wink:
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Sorry, couldn't resist.  :lol:
I prefere the Xbox to the Sony version's
The PS3 looks brill but is soooo expensive
The Wii looks the most fun
Halo 3 swings it back to the Xbox for me
(Kate. If your reading this, please buy me a 360 for Xmas)
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2007, 22:43:25 »
Actually reading it back, somebody could quite easily misinterpret the original meaning!!! It’s a daft name anyway!!!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2007, 22:45:56 »
Just been playing Halo 3 .... it's stunning ;)
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« Reply #13 on: October 06, 2007, 22:47:42 »
I haven't got it......yet :evil:

SWMBO says I can have it for ....................xmas  :shock:

I'll have to do some major grovelling  :lol:

Without highjacking this thread, whats your 360 gamer tag  :?:
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« Reply #14 on: October 06, 2007, 22:51:09 »
Bagheera06 :)
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« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2007, 22:55:26 »
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Bagheera06 :)


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I'll add you to my friend list after the boxing...if i'm still awake, amir khan is on channel 3  :wink:

anyone else got a 360 then pm me your gamer tag and i'll add you as well :wink:

I'm thinking we all got call of duty and do a massive mud club private game  8)

highjack over  :lol:  :lol:
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« Reply #16 on: October 07, 2007, 01:51:41 »
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« Reply #17 on: October 07, 2007, 09:43:03 »
There is indeed, but also I think they're dropping the current base model to £350 - larger drive and without the limitations.
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« Reply #18 on: October 07, 2007, 10:15:35 »
it all depends on what you want out of it

the guys in work have one (bout 5 of them in our dept) and they only play two games

warhawk
motorstorm

must say thats a lot of money spent on two games :)

i was in makro yesterday and saw a demo of a formula 1 game (dunno the name of it) on a ps3 where the camera was focused on the driver and as he drove round the track the reflections in his visor and the surrounding bodywork was stunning

still cant afford one though!
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« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2007, 10:54:24 »
We've got an XBox360 and Wii.  The joy of the Wii is the controllers which bring a whole new angle to gaming, also as it's not as highly powered as the competition they have clearly gone back to basics and spent time on the game play and not wasted coding effort on the latest photo realistic graphics.

So the Wii gets all the use now and the XBox only gets played occasionally.  Mind you the carpet is taking a right hammering with all the jumping about in front of the TV!
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« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2007, 11:17:18 »
i "bought" two old games last night, super mario world for the snes and super mario 64 for the n64

the snes one is v addictive but im not quite there with the 64 as its in 3d!

u keep them forever too and they are full games not emulator i believe
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« Reply #21 on: October 07, 2007, 12:12:26 »
Wii, if you want a more physical interaction.

For general gaming, then Xbox 360 and Halo 3. Wether you like Microsoft or not.
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« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2007, 16:08:41 »
Wii. ace to play nuff said
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