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Title: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 07 June 2009, 19:53:52
Seen a few threads on here about Mario cart....
I think thats a Wii game...

So would that be the best to get....to join in with online gaming on here?

Been a while since i played with a games console....last was a PS2....and i gave that away years ago to my nephew who had his stolen in a burgarly.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: webby23 on 07 June 2009, 19:58:07
I had an Xbox 360 mate, good quality games but my machine packed up twice in 5 months requiring sending off and payment in total of £105.

Cut my losses, sold it and got a PS3.

Havent looked back since.....they are brilliant.

 :y
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Del Boy on 07 June 2009, 20:02:52
Son, has both 360 and PS3, later 360's are quite reliable actually, PS3 my son uses it more for the internet and films rather than a games console. Wii is very boring unless there is a lot of you.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: KillerWatt on 07 June 2009, 20:08:30
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Wii is very boring unless there is a lot of you.
The Wii can do sooo much more once you've had a brew  ;)
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: cam2502 on 07 June 2009, 20:09:49
got a PS3 myself. 80gb. Brilliant machine! :y :y
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Del Boy on 07 June 2009, 20:57:39
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Wii is very boring unless there is a lot of you.
The Wii can do sooo much more once you've had a brew  ;)
Thats a fair point, my son said get a 360  :y
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: KillerWatt on 07 June 2009, 21:09:05
360 is a hardware jobbie, Wii doesn't need a screwdriver ;)
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: tunnie on 07 June 2009, 21:13:41
got a 360 and a Wii here....

Wii is for partys / group games. Mario Kart is great on 4 player.

360 is for single player, cracking graphics, Wii has very poor graphics but excellent game play.

As mentioned later 360's with HDMI ports, which have updated heat sinks, are a lot more reliable.

Its also important to keep 360's out in the open a bit, not shut in a cabinet.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 June 2009, 21:25:59
PS3 is brilliant

We have a Wiii as well which is OK
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Banjax on 07 June 2009, 22:10:31
PS3 is good - but the online stuff seems less stable than XBoxLive - so if it's online gaming you're after - i'd go for 360
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: rikki_essex on 08 June 2009, 08:20:49
xbox defo
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: bluehawk on 08 June 2009, 08:32:37
having owned all 3  i agree Wii for party games when your mates around, Ps3 good games on line play crap but cheap nlu ray player. overall my preference is the 360  on line play excellant good selection of games and also works fine as media centre for watching films.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Jimbob on 08 June 2009, 08:32:43
TD asked what was best to join in here.

AFAIK, the only multiplayer game OOF plays is Mario kart Wii.

Which makes the decision really.

A few others have been mentioned, but don't think anything has actually happened.

He also says he hasnt played consoles for a while, and gave his last one away, so would suggest a bit of fun and playability is more important than the actual gaming 'experience'
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: MikeDundee on 08 June 2009, 17:28:39
XBOX 360 for me and a WII for the kids :y
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 08 June 2009, 19:25:47
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TD asked what was best to join in here.

AFAIK, the only multiplayer game OOF plays is Mario kart Wii.

Which makes the decision really.

A few others have been mentioned, but don't think anything has actually happened.

He also says he hasnt played consoles for a while, and gave his last one away, so would suggest a bit of fun and playability is more important than the actual gaming 'experience'

Cheers Jimbob...I was starting to get a bit lost with all the replies, with everyone suggesting a different console, tho appreciate the input guys  :y

Seems its a Wii, perhaps with 20watts suggestion  ;)

Now need to do a google to find best price  :y
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: STMO123 on 08 June 2009, 19:29:57
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TD asked what was best to join in here.

AFAIK, the only multiplayer game OOF plays is Mario kart Wii.

Which makes the decision really.

A few others have been mentioned, but don't think anything has actually happened.

He also says he hasnt played consoles for a while, and gave his last one away, so would suggest a bit of fun and playability is more important than the actual gaming 'experience'

Cheers Jimbob...I was starting to get a bit lost with all the replies, with everyone suggesting a different console, tho appreciate the input guys  :y

Seems its a Wii, perhaps with 20watts suggestion  ;)

Now need to do a google to find best price  :y

I was surprised to find the best deal was in asda Dave. I got the console, Wii sports with an extra controller and Mario Galaxy for £225.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: CaptainZok on 08 June 2009, 19:33:08
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TD asked what was best to join in here.

AFAIK, the only multiplayer game OOF plays is Mario kart Wii.

Which makes the decision really.

A few others have been mentioned, but don't think anything has actually happened.

He also says he hasnt played consoles for a while, and gave his last one away, so would suggest a bit of fun and playability is more important than the actual gaming 'experience'

Cheers Jimbob...I was starting to get a bit lost with all the replies, with everyone suggesting a different console, tho appreciate the input guys  :y

Seems its a Wii, perhaps with 20watts suggestion  ;)

Now need to do a google to find best price  :y

I was surprised to find the best deal was in asda Dave. I got the console, Wii sports with an extra controller and Mario Galaxy for £225.
That'll keep you out of mischief while Mrs STMO is out at work.
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: STMO123 on 08 June 2009, 20:46:04
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TD asked what was best to join in here.

AFAIK, the only multiplayer game OOF plays is Mario kart Wii.

Which makes the decision really.

A few others have been mentioned, but don't think anything has actually happened.

He also says he hasnt played consoles for a while, and gave his last one away, so would suggest a bit of fun and playability is more important than the actual gaming 'experience'

Cheers Jimbob...I was starting to get a bit lost with all the replies, with everyone suggesting a different console, tho appreciate the input guys  :y

Seems its a Wii, perhaps with 20watts suggestion  ;)

Now need to do a google to find best price  :y

I was surprised to find the best deal was in asda Dave. I got the console, Wii sports with an extra controller and Mario Galaxy for £225.
That'll keep you out of mischief while Mrs STMO is out at work.

I wouldn't know what to do with it. I want my SNES :(
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 08 June 2009, 21:12:38
Argos has one of the best deals at the moment.

i.e.

Wii console with Wii Sports (568/3257)
Twin docking station with batteries (568/0645)
Mario Kart (568/5994)
Mega accessory pack (568/4108)

All for £215.06
Title: Re: Thinking of getting a games console....
Post by: KillerWatt on 09 June 2009, 07:51:24
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I wouldn't know what to do with it. I want my SNES :(
You can play all your SNES games (and a whole lot more besides) on a Wii once you've read & digested sites like Wiibrew (http://www.wiibrew.org/wiki/Main_Page)  ;)