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Yeah, MS isn't really doing emulation, they are implementing the Xbox API. The PS2 does true emulation of the PS1 hardware, registers, clocks, etc. Not a bad way to go, actually, it just requires work for every game, so compatibility is maybe. If they had delayed the launch until the API was fully implemented they could have guaranteed compatibility.
It's the same Microsoft BS, release it now, download the patch later.
Nate
Hey, I just got a new "rootkit" CD from Sony for Unix. The instructions were very clear:
1. Open vi.
2. #include <rootkit.cc>
3. Recompile kernel.
4. Reboot machine, pointing to new, infected kernel for bootup.
5. Congratulations, you are now infected with the XCP rootkit!
Oh, wait, didn't happen, cuz I would never do such a thing, and there is no way in hell to make it happen without my knowledge, or hide its presence, etc.
Nate
I'm only a fan of one game on ANY console - Gran Turismo. I'm waiting for PS3 to come out so I can buy Gran Turismo 4 and a nice steering wheel setup to play on.
technocoy: hehe its funny, my friend that works extensively with epic (provides all their facial animation tools) says that he's pretty sure the Xbox 360 is going to top the PS3 in "prettiness"
ahh well, we can all make grand conjecture until the hardware actually hits the streets.
Here's my experience so far...
Pre-bought my 360 (paid in full along with 3 games) back in September with a "guarentee" from EB games that I'd have it for Christmas. Got a call from them last week saying that shipped quanities had been severly cut down and stores were only getting small fractions of what they had been promised, my date for pickup was pushed to Febuary :mad: . It's now about 11:30pm and instead of being happily inline down at the mall I've just finished visiting my 4 local Wal-Marts, 2 Radioshacks,GamesStop, BestBuy, Etc. each of which got only about 10 - 25 of the cheeper units, and 2-5 of the better units (which the employee's put aside for themselves). People have been in line there since about noon yesterday in some cases. If I cant grab one when Kmart opens in the morning I'm affraid I'll be stuck waiting...
Maybe Sega, Nintendo, and Atari should merge and take on this whole MS / Sony thing.
You all have been pretty busy while I have been gone, hahaha....
I get my 360 through work today. I will probably stop off on my way home and see if I can find anything decent for it. All the games will probably be sold out by the time I am outta here, but there really isnt anything I have my eye on anyways.
Since I develop for most game platforms, I dont like to pick favorites. But.... if I had to.... I would pick PC, heh. Hell, its completely upgradeable anyways, right? ;)
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Originally Posted by WormGod
true...too bad just the video card is worth more then a 360.... :(
maugan,
that IS funny as hell. I will have to reserve judgement though until Some one has a real cev kit for the PS3... If it looks as good as the demo at E3, there are no questions in my mind. but if not, then i think they will be pretty neck and neck. I can't wait... it will suck if sony pushes to 2007, but i can't see how they can afford to.
Just to let you know it is scott's son... Any ways im really looking forward to the xbox 360..today people were waiting at best buy at 4 in the morning in order to get a one...only 50 got sold and only 14 at walmart...i deiced to wait out and pre order it with some cash and some gift cards so i could save a little money...most likely im not going to get it until after christmas even though i put all money down on it...I saw some kids playing Call of Duty 2 on a xbox 360 that was at bestbuy..it had unbelievable graphics so im getting that game..it has like a medal of honor theme to it...so hopefully ill get it some time after christmas but who knows...cya guys later
After all the hype and drama surrounding the whole Xbox 360 shipping thing... I walked into Circuit City around noon and bought a premium system, extra waireless controller, 3 games, and a 2 year service plan for $625. No lines, no fuss, no drama.It was the very last system in the whole place, they decided to sell the black friday machines early... money is money reguardless of what day you sell the machine on I guess. I then walked over to EB where I had prebought a system and some games and cancelled my entire deposit. No long wait for me, everbody should try again Friday.
P.S. - This thing is worth every penny!!!
Got mine yesterday. MS actually got them shipped to developers on time for once! Woot!
First HOME impressions: The power cable is insane. Could power a fridge. the HD and optical outs are a must in order for it to look better than a regular old XBox. Without HD, it is simply an XBox.
Picked up Condemned and Ridge Racer 6. Ridge Racer is not so impressive, but fun. Condemned is simply amazing. Fun gameplay and great atmosphere. recommended.