Topic 'Game console' in forum 'General Questions'

Topic 'Game console' in forum 'General Questions' - dslreports.com http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Game-console-23305851 en Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:43:47 EDT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:43:47 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23315441 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23315441 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:25:40 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23313073 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23313073 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:01:25 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23312837 --
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said by Aozora:

Xbox 360 and PS3 both have "HD" support although few games are even 720p native and countable on one hand are 1080p native games. They offer a far greater resolution and picture on an HDTV than the Wii though.

The Wii has HD support, but will only go to 480p.
480p is not HD. It was actually the standard for IDTV(Improved Definition TV) and thus supported by HDTVs as it was a forerunner to HDTV. Been awhile since I've seen an IDTV. Most ps3 games support at least 1 of the 3 HD modes(720p, 1080i, 1080p), not sure if the same is true of 360, but I would hope so. The old xbox even had some games that supported at least 1 HD mode.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310610 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:21:10 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310605 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310605 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:20:36 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310594 said by Aozora:

Xbox 360 and PS3 both have "HD" support although few games are even 720p native and countable on one hand are 1080p native games. They offer a far greater resolution and picture on an HDTV than the Wii though. The Wii has HD support, but will only go to 480p.
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Xbox 360 and PS3 both have "HD" support although few games are even 720p native and countable on one hand are 1080p native games. They offer a far greater resolution and picture on an HDTV than the Wii though.

Xbox 360 is the KING of multi player games for consoles with ease. The downside is that the PS3 is a better entertainment system with Blu Ray as well as games, and it even has browsing.

The Xbox 360 has the bloodiest and most violent games while the PS3 comes in second and the Wii far last.

Now, for kids games, if the parents are forceful on what the kid can play then the Wii has a better library. The downside are its horrendous controllers and lack of functions in the controller.

Xbox 360 and PS3 both are priced at $299 which is $100 more than the Wii.

If the system will only be for the kid then the Wii is the way to go. If the console will be used by the family for movies or such and perhaps briefly for gaming by the dad or something then the PS3 is likely the better choice. If the dad is a hardcore gamer and needs a great library and lots of online competition then the Xbox 360 is the way to go.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310334 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:13:32 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310253 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310253 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:49:45 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23310231 wiiware.nintendolife.com/games

Makes me feel a little more justified running homebrew.
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said by The Pig:

PS3
The kid will get bored with Wii and Xbox's break down pretty fast.
I have 2 kids and they hate Wii.

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The Wii is only fun playing with others in the room, if the kid is going to be playing solo it's the way I would go.
What are you talking about? :huh:
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I wouldn't throw a Xbox 360 into the mix because they have a crappy internet connection. The main appeal to the 360 is Xbox Live and if you are on satellite then Xbox Live is going to be useless. The PS3 is now $299 and the Wii is $199 so there isn't much difference in price.

I have a Wii and a PS3. My 5 year old and I get a lot of play time out of Lego StarWars and he likes to watch me play Super Mario Galaxy. After he goes to bed I switch the PS3 and play COD4 or COD5 until I go to bed.

I won't allow him to put the Wii in his room because we want to control when and what he can play which is pretty much limited to the weekends if he has been good in school.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23309369 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:18:51 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23309196 --
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-JV]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23309196 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:21:42 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308981 said by The Pig:

PS3
The kid will get bored with Wii and Xbox's break down pretty fast.
I have 2 kids and they hate Wii.
Whatever you do don't listen to sony fanboys like this.

Get a wii. Clearly online play is not a feature you can use and you don't want an 8 year old dealing with such crap.

So get a wii. It works with online play on your connection great. If it does not, you still have good kid games to choose from.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308981 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:51:35 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308802 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308802 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:10:13 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308777 said by ffink20001:

I haven't seen anyone mention this yet but the new slim line ps3's took out the ability to install Linux so he would have to find an older one.
My friend is real un computer]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308777 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:59:34 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308775 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308775 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:58:09 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308769
More family friendly. Mom will like more.

Easy to pass down to the young ones. Nitento stuff seams to be indestustruble

With a cavit you are are going to have to buy a different game station in 2 years for the older boy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308769 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:55:26 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23308567 said by Selenia:

My ps3 is 2 floors above my router and displays a 70% signal. Not as good as my PC in the same room's expensive card, but not shabby at all. No lag or anything. Linux on it maxes out my connection. So, the wifi sensitivity on it is pretty decent. I can't speak for the Wii. I know it only supports 802.11b and WEP. Maybe someone else can chime in as to its wifi reception.
Very similar to PS3, but keep in mind the Wii bandwith requirements are very light, you can't stream video to a PS3 easily with wifi, mine is always choppy.

Little big planet is a definate must get for the kid if you get a PS3.
Wii recommends are Zelda - twighlight princess, Mario galaxy, Super Paper Mario, Elebits.
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I told him the DSLR guys would know and help set him straight.

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307895 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:27:03 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307890
Either way the internet is at best marginal with Direct TV. I think it sux but they have no choice.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307890 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:25:37 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307872
Now because he's in the country no neighbors to speak of it will mostly be him. Some dad and mom too but mostly the little boy and the 3 big ass farm dogs playing :D

I don't think mom is going to allow to much 1st person shooters for a couple years.

Also I would bet money that mom won't allow the kid to play more than 1 hour/night on school nights. I really don't have a problem with that though.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307872 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:21:08 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307854
Factors that shifted my decision:

•PS3 plays Blu-Ray discs, 360 does not.
•XBL requires a constant paid-for subscription (for the best features), PSN on the PS3 is free.
•Some very good games out recently on the PS3 (Uncharted 2, Little Big Planet, Ratchet and Clank, etc.)
•Built-in wireless adapter on the PS3 lets you connect to your wireless network; a wireless adapter for the 360 costs ~$85 for the "official" version although there are cheaper third-party solutions.

You also have the very recent addition of Netflix to the PS3. It isn't as elegant a solution than the one on the 360 (you need to insert a special disc to the PS3 if you want to stream Netflix films, but the disc is free from Netflix so all you need is an active subscription) but it was a welcome plus.

I also jumped in on the "buy 2 get 1 free" games deal at Best Buy the other week and picked up Little Big Planet GOTY Edition, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time and Uncharted 2 all for $130 inc. tax and shipping.
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33% of all xbox 360`s will need repairs. I would say thats pretty consistent with "most of them break". I`m getting a Wii for my son this Xmas. Hes 10 pushing 11. I`m going to softmod and it`s going to be awesome. Already have over 50 games and hundreds and hundreds of old n64, NES and SNES game roms.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307825 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:07:00 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307744 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307744 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:46:57 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307715 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307715 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:40:05 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307533
I would tell them to go with the PS3.
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I have all 3 consoles, and 3 kids - age 6, 4 and almost 2.

I enjoy all 3 consoles, but for different reasons. For the kids, the only system they use is the Wii. We are not 'uptight' parents (hate that term) - both older girls will watch me play games that are not kids games. They understand fantasy, and I do censor out the really inappropriate stuff. But they also don't play those games, they like the Wii content by choice.

Right now, by far the Xbox360 has the best games, at least for what I play. Most variety, and better exclusives. I had a launch 360 which died last year (RRoD). Was replaced without issue by MS.

I would disagree with the previous poster who said that it was due to improper care - I have had consoles since the Atari, and the 360 was the first to die, other than a PS1 (also poor hardware initially).

That said, the hardware is improving, and that shouldn't factor in.

The PS3 IMO is the best all around console - a 'cheap' media centre. Graphics are great, bluray playback it a plus, and I use it to stream x264 and media from the PC.

However, without those features, the gaming is only so-so. The exclusives aren't that great (with some exceptions), and the cross platform games are not any superior on the PS3 vs the Xbox360.

Right now if it weren't for the PC streaming and BluRay, I wouldn't use the PS3 very much.

Finally the Wii. By far the weakest of the 3 in terms of graphics power. Also has the fewest 'hard core' games. It is more of a novelty console.

But, for kids it is more fun. The games are interactive, and generally simpler. More like the old consoles. There are also lots of kid friendly games not available on the other systems.

Be warned though - it is a games only console. It doesn't do high def and isn't a DVD player.

Graphics aren't the selling point of the Wii, but kids don't care.

So bottom line, based on the info you provided, and the intended gamer (an 8 year old who hasn't played games before), the Wii is the route to go.

I would throw out the suggestion that maybe an older console, such as the PS2, would also be an option. Cheaper, lots of great games, and maybe a good jumping in point?
Thanks good info. The kid has played computer games.

I think it's down to Wii or PS3. A few bucks difference probably doesn't matter to these folks.

Dad likes everything as HD as possible but he will hardly be playing it. Unless he gets hooded like he did on Super Nitendo for a while. He really doesn't have the time like he used to. :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307301 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:46:53 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307298 said by Weirdal :

Even if you have a 360 with "0" problems, how can you possibly disagree that they break down all the time?

Because the Xbox 360 with the jasper motherboards have been out for nearly a year now. These units do not "break down all the time." In fact they're quite reliable. They run cooler, use less energy, and are a bit more quiet than the original Xbox 360.

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I enjoy all 3 consoles, but for different reasons. For the kids, the only system they use is the Wii. We are not 'uptight' parents (hate that term) - both older girls will watch me play games that are not kids games. They understand fantasy, and I do censor out the really inappropriate stuff. But they also don't play those games, they like the Wii content by choice.

Right now, by far the Xbox360 has the best games, at least for what I play. Most variety, and better exclusives. I had a launch 360 which died last year (RRoD). Was replaced without issue by MS.

I would disagree with the previous poster who said that it was due to improper care - I have had consoles since the Atari, and the 360 was the first to die, other than a PS1 (also poor hardware initially).

That said, the hardware is improving, and that shouldn't factor in.

The PS3 IMO is the best all around console - a 'cheap' media centre. Graphics are great, bluray playback it a plus, and I use it to stream x264 and media from the PC.

However, without those features, the gaming is only so-so. The exclusives aren't that great (with some exceptions), and the cross platform games are not any superior on the PS3 vs the Xbox360.

Right now if it weren't for the PC streaming and BluRay, I wouldn't use the PS3 very much.

Finally the Wii. By far the weakest of the 3 in terms of graphics power. Also has the fewest 'hard core' games. It is more of a novelty console.

But, for kids it is more fun. The games are interactive, and generally simpler. More like the old consoles. There are also lots of kid friendly games not available on the other systems.

Be warned though - it is a games only console. It doesn't do high def and isn't a DVD player.

Graphics aren't the selling point of the Wii, but kids don't care.

So bottom line, based on the info you provided, and the intended gamer (an 8 year old who hasn't played games before), the Wii is the route to go.

I would throw out the suggestion that maybe an older console, such as the PS2, would also be an option. Cheaper, lots of great games, and maybe a good jumping in point?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307218 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:21:47 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307123 said by Alcohol:

said by Johkal:

said by Alcohol:

You don't use them enough then. Everyone i know with a 360 has had to send it back to microsoft atleast once due to the red ring.

Don't be foolish. All of them are used an average of 6 hours per day during the week and more on the weekend. You fail!

You're the fool if you think just because yours doesn't break nobody elses does either.

The majority of them do break. And you can fact check that.
Majority??? Who's the fool?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23307123 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:50:46 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306954 said by mityfowl:

said by Fubar:

My 9 Year old loves the wii...

And it gets him off of his but!

These people live in the country so getting off thier butt isn't a big deal.

My only concern with the Wii is that it doesn't produce a 1080i or p picture.
480p is more than enough for a kid. The detail also has to be in the games to see a difference between 480p and 1080i. I remember I sometimes could not tell between 480p on a Gamecube and 1080i on the original Xbox simply because the source was not good enough. This applied to many(but not all) games.While I can tell the difference between a ps3 in 480p or 1080 i or p, that Gamecube was really sharp at 480p. Much sharper than standard output. Mind you I have very trained eyes. Most people will see less than I do.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306954 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:58 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306931 said by Fubar:

My 9 Year old loves the wii...

And it gets him off of his but!
These people live in the country so getting off thier butt isn't a big deal.

My only concern with the Wii is that it doesn't produce a 1080i or p picture.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306931 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:55:32 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306919
And it gets him off of his but!

And get the Wii 480P cable here:

»www.monoprice.com/products/produ···format=2

it looks fine on my 65" DLP 1080P tv... ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306919 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:36 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306905
Edit: I do think I gained more with the NES games because they were much more demanding on me than the old Atari-and far more addictive.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306905 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:46:02 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306901 said by Alcohol:

Upon reflection, I do not wish to post. Take me back!
I don't think mom will let the little one touch video games for years.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306901 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:43:42 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306878 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306878 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:34:53 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306872 said by mityfowl:

The baby is 2 here so this console will probably get handed down in 4 years or so.

Will it last that long?
Stay away from the 360. It has less problems than it used to but experiences I see suggest it's still not the most durable. Nintendo has always made great hardware in terms of durability. The Wii is not a bad choice for kids. I suggested a ps3 with emulators for the whole family, aside of the fact mine is one of the earlier PS3s and I have had no issues. The repair rate statistics I have seen suggest most people don't see issues, either. For either of the kids, the Wii is a good choice. I truly have seen some miracles in terms of what Nintendo stuff has survived.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306872 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:10 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306870 said by Johkal:

said by Alcohol:

You don't use them enough then. Everyone i know with a 360 has had to send it back to microsoft atleast once due to the red ring.

Don't be foolish. All of them are used an average of 6 hours per day during the week and more on the weekend. You fail!
You're the fool if you think just because yours doesn't break nobody elses does either.

The majority of them do break. And you can fact check that.
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said by Chaser:

I believe Amazon.com Gold Box is having a special where you can get the Xbox 360 for $200 and get a $100 gift card.

That's matching Wal-Mart's deal today. Good luck getting one though; the deal this morning sold out within seconds.
I'm not surprised since Walmart only had 10 at each store with a ton of people lined up. LOL]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306851 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:28:12 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306847
Will it last that long?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306847 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:27:35 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306820 said by Chaser:

I believe Amazon.com Gold Box is having a special where you can get the Xbox 360 for $200 and get a $100 gift card.
That's matching Wal-Mart's deal today. Good luck getting one though; the deal this morning sold out within seconds.
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Update: Nevermind, apparently, the sale ended 18 minutes ago (12:00 PM)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306810 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:17:16 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306811 said by Weirdal:

said by mityfowl:

I found out the kid does have a big HD TV in his room.

Well if they've got that kind of money to blow, go with the 360 or PS3, and let the kid pick. He'll know more about what console he wants than the parents.
They really want to make it a surprise without him knowing he's getting it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306811 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:17:16 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306807 said by mityfowl:

I found out the kid does have a big HD TV in his room.
Well if they've got that kind of money to blow, go with the 360 or PS3, and let the kid pick. He'll know more about what console he wants than the parents.

said by Selenia:

Of course a video card with HDMI makes that anything but free. S-Video(which I doubt it even has if it's 10 years old) is way too blurry to even see text clearly at any reasonable resolution =( The ps3 is $299, not $350. I am simply making a point the ps3 CAN serve the whole family. The older people would get the benefit of more cutting edge games than that pc can play.

Many HDTVs have VGA inputs.
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306807 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:16:11 EDT Re: Game console http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306806 said by mityfowl:

said by Selenia:

said by DrModem:

For little kids with parents allergic to violence... the Wii is really your only option tbh.

Another option is to get a ps3 and have the adult games for the adults. Then install Linux on it with an NES or SNES emulator. Make a locked down account for the kid that can only run or browse what you approve and make a big easy launch icon for the emulators. Voila! You can even connect a usb gamepad to make it like the good old days. The ps3 is powerful enough without GPU acceleration to run those emulators.

The linux thing would be an option if I lived around him but this guy is DEFIANTLY NO computer tech type.
Oh well. Just though I'd throw what seemed like a good idea out there =)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Game-console-23306806 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:15:41 EDT