What are TG'ers plans for the future? (console gaming)

franko01 · 05-31-2006, 11:32 AM

In other words, you've saved $500 dollars, what will you spend it on ?

PS3 ?
XBox 360 ?
That ninentendo thingy ?

The reason I ask is two-fold. I really enjoy this gamming community, and
I would like to see it branch out to support the game systems.

Seeing that the PS3 will have networking built in (as well as at least a 20gb HD).
These systems are moving closer and closer to the PC world,
with one large difference, games that are developed for the game systems
are pretty much guarenteed to work out of the box and not CTD.

I get very, very frustrated spending close to $1200 to put a system together
only to have a $50 game CTD because I did not search 75 forums to find the
correct particular setting for my video/sound/operating system etc.

Seeing as the PS3 hardware is going to kick my PC's butt hardware wise,
I'm saving my money for that (and for the bigger $599 version at that !).

Just wanted to run this up the flag pole !!!

**WhiskeySix** · 05-31-2006, 11:37 AM

i'm saving my pennies for the PS3... and eventually a 1080p HD set to go with it!!

Mateo · 05-31-2006, 11:38 AM

If, and this is a big if, since I couldn't pry my wife away from our TV any more than she can get me away from the PC (ok, she can, but it requires "incentives" that are too graphic for your young eyes) I got a console it would be the Wii.

Wii? Well, Nintendo seems to be the only company that is doing something interesting game-wise. If the system is just "a PC in a box" with a dumbed down line of titles (yeah, I'm looking at you Xbox) then I can't really see the point of it.

**Apophis** · 05-31-2006, 11:39 AM

I'm going to be grabbing a PS3 as well.

**TheFeniX** · 05-31-2006, 11:52 AM

Since I won't ever be buying another Sony product again, I'll be going with the XBox360 in a month or two (when my bank account recovers) and a Nintendo Wii when one is available (I don't wait in lines for this stuff).

Diceman · 05-31-2006, 11:52 AM

I have an Xbox 360 right now, and I will likely also pick up the Wii.

drew_952 · 05-31-2006, 11:58 AM

No doubt about it: The Wii

matt_g_geier · 05-31-2006, 12:08 PM

PS3 - No Question, although I may wait until the price declines, there's no reason for me to get it right away.

**CingularDuality** · 05-31-2006, 01:11 PM

I'll be getting a Nintendo Wii. The Xbox and Playstation don't interest me in the least...

**Wyzcrak** · 05-31-2006, 01:13 PM

If... *if*.. I get one (surely my wife will want one), it'll be a Wii if I make the decision.

**leejo** · 05-31-2006, 01:37 PM

I'll be picking up some fairway woods.

B. Clawhammer · 05-31-2006, 03:20 PM

Likewise leejo. Maybe a driver instead though..

Evo<^|SiNz|^> · 05-31-2006, 03:29 PM

I lost interest in consoles long ago. PC offers so much more depth and possibility to gaming than consoles ever could via mods, unofficial expansions, etc...

Plus I just can not play a FPS anymore without a trusty mouse/keyboard.

Plus I don't own a television.

**leejo** · 05-31-2006, 03:42 PM

Plus I lost my thumbs in an industrial accident.

Plus I'm blind.

Plus I'm on restriction.

Bodofooko · 05-31-2006, 04:18 PM

I've never owned a console, but the Wii looks like it might be fun (and good exercise), especially if its $150 like some of the rumors are saying.

05-31-2006, 11:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
franko01 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 30	What are TG'ers plans for the future? (console gaming) In other words, you've saved $500 dollars, what will you spend it on ? PS3 ? XBox 360 ? That ninentendo thingy ? The reason I ask is two-fold. I really enjoy this gamming community, and I would like to see it branch out to support the game systems. Seeing that the PS3 will have networking built in (as well as at least a 20gb HD). These systems are moving closer and closer to the PC world, with one large difference, games that are developed for the game systems are pretty much guarenteed to work out of the box and not CTD. I get very, very frustrated spending close to $1200 to put a system together only to have a $50 game CTD because I did not search 75 forums to find the correct particular setting for my video/sound/operating system etc. Seeing as the PS3 hardware is going to kick my PC's butt hardware wise, I'm saving my money for that (and for the bigger $599 version at that !). Just wanted to run this up the flag pole !!! __________________

05-31-2006, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,528	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? i'm saving my pennies for the PS3... and eventually a 1080p HD set to go with it!! __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

05-31-2006, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mateo Join Date: Aug 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 6,483	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? If, and this is a big if, since I couldn't pry my wife away from our TV any more than she can get me away from the PC (ok, she can, but it requires "incentives" that are too graphic for your young eyes) I got a console it would be the Wii. Wii? Well, Nintendo seems to be the only company that is doing something interesting game-wise. If the system is just "a PC in a box" with a dumbed down line of titles (yeah, I'm looking at you Xbox) then I can't really see the point of it.

05-31-2006, 11:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Apophis Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Rhode Island, USA Age: 36 Posts: 8,993	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? I'm going to be grabbing a PS3 as well. __________________ Diplomacy is the art of saying "good doggie" while looking for a bigger stick.

05-31-2006, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheFeniX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 26 Posts: 4,478	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? Since I won't ever be buying another Sony product again, I'll be going with the XBox360 in a month or two (when my bank account recovers) and a Nintendo Wii when one is available (I don't wait in lines for this stuff). __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TheFeniX's Steam Profile TG's Team Fortress 2 Steam Group

05-31-2006, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Diceman Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Yellowknife, NT Age: 30 Posts: 986	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? I have an Xbox 360 right now, and I will likely also pick up the Wii. __________________ [drill][medic][conduct][tg-c1][tpf-c1] [ma-c2][taw-c1] Principles of good Sandbox Etiquette: Assume good faith - Be polite, please! - Work toward agreement. - Argue facts, not personalities. - Concede a point when you have no response to it, or admit when you disagree based on intuition or taste. - Be civil. - Be prepared to apologize. In animated discussions, we often say things we later wish we hadn't. Say so. - Forgive and forget. - Recognize your own biases and keep them in check. - Give praise when due. Treat others as you would have them treat you

05-31-2006, 11:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
drew_952 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Age: 30 Posts: 157	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? No doubt about it: The Wii

05-31-2006, 12:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
matt_g_geier Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis / St Paul USA Age: 27 Posts: 240	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? PS3 - No Question, although I may wait until the price declines, there's no reason for me to get it right away. __________________ [TG-Irr]Vulcher

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CingularDuality Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth area of Texas, USA Age: 33 Posts: 17,137	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? I'll be getting a Nintendo Wii. The Xbox and Playstation don't interest me in the least... __________________ Become a supporting member! Buy a Tactical Duck! Take the world's smallest political quiz! "I was touched by His Noodly Appendage." TacticalGamer TX LAN/BBQ Veteran:

05-31-2006, 01:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wyzcrak Join Date: May 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 14,148	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? If... if.. I get one (surely my wife will want one), it'll be a Wii if I make the decision. __________________ Steam Community? Add me. \| Join #tacticalgamer \| Search Results Legend \| New Posts Forum Filter \| Postbox Toggle \| Live Thread Review \| One Line Results \| Free Remote, Encrypted Backup Darkilla: In short, NS is pretty much really fast chess. With guns. Apophis: I haven't seen anyone say that SM's are better than non-SMs. Nordbomber: This is THE first server I've seen where either side can comeback from out of seemingly nowhere with the right teamwork. en4rcment: I have NEVER experienced the type of gameplay that I have found here. Nightly I am amazed at the personalities and gaming talent. Root: Welcome to TG. Feel free to punctuate your sentences correctly. Monkerz: Its gonna take all my skills to beat those boys off in the future.

05-31-2006, 01:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
leejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 39 Posts: 7,839	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? I'll be picking up some fairway woods.

05-31-2006, 03:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
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05-31-2006, 03:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Evo<^\|SiNz\|^> Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Age: 28 Posts: 1,237	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? I lost interest in consoles long ago. PC offers so much more depth and possibility to gaming than consoles ever could via mods, unofficial expansions, etc... Plus I just can not play a FPS anymore without a trusty mouse/keyboard. Plus I don't own a television. __________________ "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." - Attributed to General George Patton, Jr.

05-31-2006, 03:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
leejo Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 39 Posts: 7,839	Re: What are TG'ers plans for the future ? Plus I lost my thumbs in an industrial accident. Plus I'm blind. Plus I'm on restriction.

05-31-2006, 04:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
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