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[Martin_1962]

I want a 46" 1080P TV so time to save - we now have a source.

THanks for the games suggestions

You want the Sony W3000... believe me you do!  

As for games, well it depends what you like?
Call of Duty 4 is a great shooter.

Orange Box is rated as an essential purchase (mmm Half Life goodness!).

Oblivion is doing a good job of redefining adventure gaming (looks stunning and plays like a dream).

Bioshock is.... disturbing!

Oh and as for Resident Evil 5.... I can't wait!

Want <> Afford

[theolodian]

Be careful on what 360 you get. The HDD is a very useful addition and I would not recommend getting a core system.

Games. Well Halo3 and Bioshock will certainly keep you occupied.

It all depends on what you like.
Forza is an excellent driving game, Orange Box is pretty much recommended by everyone as is Oblivion if you like adventure gaming.

As for the fan noise? Well short of opening it up (and invalidating the warranty) and changing the noisy (cheap) fan installed for a proper quiet running one.... not a lot can be done.

Thanks for the advice!

I understand that you can add the HD anytime, and that the card will save data for at least a dozen games so I don't see why to pay extra now.  I still have the old Xbox, and don't play online.  Unless there's something that I'm missing?

I'll look up Orange Box, not familiar with that.  Most driving games just annoy me without a wheel and pedals.

[TheBoy]

Need the PS2 for PS2 games (no affordable 60s around)

Even those with the emulator struggle to play most PS2 games properly.

[TheBoy]

Be careful on what 360 you get. The HDD is a very useful addition and I would not recommend getting a core system.

Games. Well Halo3 and Bioshock will certainly keep you occupied.

It all depends on what you like.
Forza is an excellent driving game, Orange Box is pretty much recommended by everyone as is Oblivion if you like adventure gaming.

As for the fan noise? Well short of opening it up (and invalidating the warranty) and changing the noisy (cheap) fan installed for a proper quiet running one.... not a lot can be done.

Thanks for the advice!

I understand that you can add the HD anytime, and that the card will save data for at least a dozen games so I don't see why to pay extra now.  I still have the old Xbox, and don't play online.  Unless there's something that I'm missing?

I'll look up Orange Box, not familiar with that.  Most driving games just annoy me without a wheel and pedals.

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

[TheBoy]

Went in to work today.  A few people had bought ps3 for kids etc, most seem disappointed with it.  Its sold as a bluray player, so many thought it could be used as a dvd player (sounds like it can't).  Many said the kids played it for an hour or 2, and then haven't used it since.

Those parents that bought Wii's have been raving all day.....

[theolodian]

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

Thanks. It's not like I'd get enough for the old Xbox on eBay to cover the extra for a 360 Premium, so no point.  

The Wii sounds like the ideal system, if it had better games like Halo, Bioshock, etc.

[Martin_1962]

The Wiiii still gets used - but quite a few games for it are rubbish.

Try Super Mario Galaxy - writers were on drugs I think!!!!

For young children I have to say the best bet is still the PS2

Anyway how many consoles play any version of GT?

[Martin_1962]

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

Thanks. It's not like I'd get enough for the old Xbox on eBay to cover the extra for a 360 Premium, so no point.  

The Wii sounds like the ideal system, if it had better games like Halo, Bioshock, etc.

THe Gamecube with flashy controllers

Do not buy any non Nintendo games for it, it is not very powerful - if you want Halo ir anything similar you will need a 360, PS3 or PC

[TheBoy]

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

Thanks. It's not like I'd get enough for the old Xbox on eBay to cover the extra for a 360 Premium, so no point.  

The Wii sounds like the ideal system, if it had better games like Halo, Bioshock, etc.

THe Gamecube with flashy controllers

Do not buy any non Nintendo games for it, it is not very powerful - if you want Halo ir anything similar you will need a 360, PS3 or PC

The Wii is a fairly low spec machine, but with some fantastic games that people want.  Most normal adults who can tolerate sunlight really dont give a toss about lifelike graphics and physics engines, but just want a quick blast on a simple game with some mates when they get back from the pub

[theolodian]

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

Thanks. It's not like I'd get enough for the old Xbox on eBay to cover the extra for a 360 Premium, so no point.  

The Wii sounds like the ideal system, if it had better games like Halo, Bioshock, etc.

THe Gamecube with flashy controllers

Do not buy any non Nintendo games for it, it is not very powerful - if you want Halo ir anything similar you will need a 360, PS3 or PC

Not worried about the resolution, just want that style of game instead of tennis.

[TheBoy]

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

Thanks. It's not like I'd get enough for the old Xbox on eBay to cover the extra for a 360 Premium, so no point.  

The Wii sounds like the ideal system, if it had better games like Halo, Bioshock, etc.

THe Gamecube with flashy controllers

Do not buy any non Nintendo games for it, it is not very powerful - if you want Halo ir anything similar you will need a 360, PS3 or PC

Not worried about the resolution, just want that style of game instead of tennis.

I still have fond memories of the original DOOM - gameplay/atmosphere over graphics. Runs really well on modern hardware as well .  May even run on a Mac under emulation?

[smoothomega]

Can i do all these games on my hand held space invaders console game cica 1980  

[Martin_1962]

To use the xbox emulator (plays many, but not all xbox games) required HDD.

Thanks. It's not like I'd get enough for the old Xbox on eBay to cover the extra for a 360 Premium, so no point.  

The Wii sounds like the ideal system, if it had better games like Halo, Bioshock, etc.

THe Gamecube with flashy controllers

Do not buy any non Nintendo games for it, it is not very powerful - if you want Halo ir anything similar you will need a 360, PS3 or PC

Not worried about the resolution, just want that style of game instead of tennis.

DOn't bother with the Wii then - not that sort of console - if money is a problem look at PS2 or XBox, not try PS3 or 360, or a PC.

I run Doom 3 on my PC

Wii is a fun console rather than a gamers console

[TheBoy]

Doom 3. What a disappointment.

[theolodian]

DOn't bother with the Wii then - not that sort of console - if money is a problem look at PS2 or XBox, not try PS3 or 360, or a PC.

I run Doom 3 on my PC

Wii is a fun console rather than a gamers console

I have an Xbox, but only like Halo2. Can't find anything else. Willing to spring for a 360, don't want a gaming PC.

TB, the Mac Mini has weak video so can't run even half-decent older games.