Picking up 360 and Ps3 Wednesday. [Archive]

Kureishima

05-15-2009, 11:40 AM

Suffice to say I used to have a 360 and played the hell out of some Geometry Wars/Oblivion/etc.

For sake of haste, let's just explain two things: my house burned down so 360 is dead and I've been "out of pocket" for about 9 months. So I'm picking up at 360 on Wednesday for certain. That much is absolute. I was going to buy a used one from this black guy at Superlube, but I'm pretty sure it's stolen. I don't even care so much about that, but I think it RRODed and he had it repaired "on the street". So I'm not going to accept it, though the price was excellent (like 180 for premium+games/2controllers).

So I'm definitely picking up a 360. I still have all my old games, but I need to know if there have been any killer apps in the past year or so I should be aware of. Of course, I'll be getting Fallout 3. That's a given.

As far as Ps3, I might be picking one up the same day. I've never owned one, so that's a new experience but I have a 50" at home and I'd like to make the best of it. However, I realize upon reflection that I am not really aware of Ps3 software. I know if I did get one I'd buy it with Metal Gear Solid 4, but what else is really killer app level of awesome? I prefer RPG, but nothing like Star Ocean (quasirealtimecrapbattle), I like traditional JRPG (FF/DQ/Chrono/etc). I like just about any genre but sports primarily, but I'm sure there is some killer software. But again, depending on responses here and my personal thoughts and investigation, might hold off on Ps3. Dunno.

Also, on the idea of Street Fighter IV, which system is it better for? I imagine about the same, but which functions better for online play/offline/etc? Any perks for either system that anyone knows of? Is the online on Ps3 as good as Live as far as players/connectivity/etc?

Does the dpad for 360 suck too much for SFIV?

All input is appreciated.

Hamza

05-15-2009, 11:48 AM

I don't own a PS3 so I don't know about any new software except for Home. The 360 has NXE (Next Xbox Experience) and Netflix (Which isn't bad at all on the 360). As for SFIV I've played on the 360 it wasn't what I excepted, Maybe the gameplay would've been different for me on the PS3, I'd rent it if I were you though.

Kureishima

05-15-2009, 11:53 AM

I've played SF IV, I like it, probably won't replace Third Strike for me, but what about SF II HD remix? That's only 360 or PSN too?

Hamza

05-15-2009, 12:02 PM

I've played SF IV, I like it, probably won't replace Third Strike for me, but what about SF II HD remix? That's only 360 or PSN too?

I believe thats on both XBLA and PSN, I can't be too sure. I haven't tried it out but I'm pretty sure you can download a trial version off XBLA. I'll try that out when I get home and let you know how it is.

Kureishima

05-15-2009, 12:09 PM

I want it to be ultra sweet, but who knows.
I'm a Third Strike kind of guy, but always open to new SF experiences.

DEADBEATDAD

05-15-2009, 05:41 PM

The general consensus is that the 360 version has smoother online play. Either way, whatever version you get your going to want to buy a stick. I am a third strike guy myself and I could not stand SF4.

If you want a RPG console, then the 360 is the best choice for you, in both japanese and western fronts.

As for good PS3 games, there are plenty.

Kureishima

05-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Well, let me reiterate:

I AM getting a 360 regardless, it's the Ps3 in addition to which is questionable..

Just trying to feel things out.

Haiti's Space Agency

05-15-2009, 08:53 PM

You're going to end up using the 360 more anyway, don't even buy a ps3.

Hamza

05-15-2009, 09:18 PM

You're going to end up using the 360 more anyway, don't even buy a ps3.

Your kidding right? The PS3 has some great games coming out, Not that the 360 isn't but the PS3 is definitely worth it now, With great games like R2, LBP, Killzone 2, Motorstorm, inFamous and a whole other bunch of games that are releasing this year.

Haiti's Space Agency

05-15-2009, 09:24 PM

Your kidding right? The PS3 has some great games coming out, Not that the 360 isn't but the PS3 is definitely worth it now, With great games like R2, LBP, Killzone 2, Motorstorm, inFamous and a whole other bunch of games that are releasing this year.

You must be mentally handicapped if you think those are good games. All ps3 games are gimicks or remakes.

Hamza

05-15-2009, 09:38 PM

You must be mentally handicapped if you think those are good games. All ps3 games are gimicks or remakes.

Name the remakes those games are based off, Those games are pretty damn good and that isn't even half of them.

Haiti's Space Agency

05-15-2009, 09:52 PM

Your kidding right? The PS3 has some great games coming out, Not that the 360 isn't but the PS3 is definitely worth it now, With great games like R2, LBP, Killzone 2, Motorstorm, inFamous and a whole other bunch of games that are releasing this year.

Name the remakes those games are based off, Those games are pretty damn good and that isn't even half of them.

kay

33% God

05-15-2009, 11:18 PM

Name the remakes those games are based off, Those games are pretty damn good and that isn't even half of them.

Stop feeding the trolls please. Thanks.

-Management

Wailing Fungus

05-16-2009, 04:30 AM

Get a PS3, drop the 360.

I got a 360 for GTA and it was the first time I was disappointed with/regretted buying a console in my life.

Fucking consoles.

Σnigma

05-16-2009, 04:55 AM

my house burned down

Ha, fag!

Haiti's Space Agency

05-16-2009, 05:28 AM

Definitely get a ps3. Your home was probably burnt down by your 360's major heat output.

Kureishima

05-16-2009, 11:00 AM

Hamza

05-16-2009, 10:50 PM

lol guys..

No, I was trying to cook cheese sticks at 4 in the morning and got a little distracted.

Anyway, well, this thread hasn't been much help I'm afraid. Still going to buy a 360 because I know it rocks out (Geometry/Oblivion/GTA/etc). Just trying to convince myself of the validity of purchasing a Ps3, and telling me that "360 sucks get Ps3" isn't working.

I want: MGS4, SF IV, maybe a couple other things, but eh...

Go for it, However I would get the 360 first then wait 1-2 months then get a PS3, there might be a possible price drop or a good bundle in the summer or after E3.

33% God

05-16-2009, 11:56 PM

lol guys..

No, I was trying to cook cheese sticks at 4 in the morning and got a little distracted.

Anyway, well, this thread hasn't been much help I'm afraid. Still going to buy a 360 because I know it rocks out (Geometry/Oblivion/GTA/etc). Just trying to convince myself of the validity of purchasing a Ps3, and telling me that "360 sucks get Ps3" isn't working.

I want: MGS4, SF IV, maybe a couple other things, but eh...

Oh god,tell me you live by yourself and you didn't burn down the house your parents own by making fucking cheese sticks.

I would be in jail from beating you to death if I were your father.

ManCannon

05-17-2009, 01:26 AM

I want: MGS4, SF IV, maybe a couple other things, but eh...

If I were I was jazzed about buying a PS3 as you I would definitely do it.

A shitty exclusive, a game you can get on the 360, and "eh", really man, you can't go wrong.

I say get the PS3.

White Jesus

05-17-2009, 03:20 AM

I hear Killzone 2 is good
Plus if you love JRPGS you can get a ton through the PSN store

Kureishima

05-17-2009, 12:54 PM

Oh god,tell me you live by yourself and you didn't burn down the house your parents own by making fucking cheese sticks.

I would be in jail from beating you to death if I were your father.

Nah, it was this asshole's place I was renting. Not that this justifies it or was the reason behind the scenario, but he had a constant habit of surveying us. Trying to peek through the windows (maybe to see my girlfriend at the time), taking pictures of our house because I had a "Newport" sign outfront (indicating some sort of malicious behaviour). Claiming we couldn't have visitors, etc. He was insane. He say we shouldn't talk outside the house after 10, but then get on his Harley drunk at midnight and drive up and down the driveway (he lived next door), then yell at his crackhead girlfriend and send her down the road to sleep in his camper (also next door). He was some sort of weird landlord with a commune type environment, so it seemed. One night I thought someone was stabbing and robbing him due to the wailing he was doing next door in the middle of the night. Turned out he was just drunk and crying because he had no friends.

Weird story, I guess.. But in the end, ashes and dust.

If I were I was jazzed about buying a PS3 as you I would definitely do it.

A shitty exclusive, a game you can get on the 360, and "eh", really man, you can't go wrong.

I say get the PS3.

Yeah, I know. Sound pretty hyped, huh? I've decided I'm going to wait on the Ps3, just for no reason. Picked up a fightpad for 360 (to play SF IV - solves my dpad issue), and I'll just get Fallout and fuck MGS for a few more months.

I guess.

Now I'm looking at what extra 360 software to pick up (I have a lot of games ,but seeing what's new).

So far thinking Sacred (maybe, just for co-op drinking), SF IV for sure, and maybe Fable II if it isn't complete crap, as well as Assassin's Creed if it's really cheap.
Any other suggestions?

Haiti's Space Agency

05-17-2009, 12:59 PM

Assassin's Creed

Fuck yeah.

Kureishima

05-17-2009, 01:16 PM

Fuck yeah.

I thought it was supposed to suck? I mean, decent and cool game, but overall not worth the hype/etc short/etc whine/etc cry/etc.

I mean, I imagine probably a 30 dollar game, I'd like that kind of price. Or 20.

ZeroMalarki

05-17-2009, 01:22 PM

D-Pad is impossible to use for SF4, you're going to have to get a SFIV pad, a joypad or just learn to use analogue. Quarter circles are harder to pull off and ultras are tricky, it's hard to pull off aerial hurricane kicks and hadokening without jumping backwards first. Learn to Blanka it up.

ZeroMalarki

05-17-2009, 01:24 PM

You must be mentally handicapped if you think those are good games. All ps3 games are gimicks or remakes.

Killzone < Gears of War

Kureishima

05-17-2009, 01:27 PM

Haiti's Space Agency

05-17-2009, 02:11 PM

I thought it was supposed to suck? I mean, decent and cool game, but overall not worth the hype/etc short/etc whine/etc cry/etc.

I mean, I imagine probably a 30 dollar game, I'd like that kind of price. Or 20.

People who dislike Assassin's Creed are idiots.

Kureishima

05-17-2009, 02:21 PM

Okay, well, time to try it I guess.

ManCannon

05-17-2009, 02:43 PM

I thought it was supposed to suck?

He's trolling you, it sucks hard.

Fable 2 is pretty decent though. Sure I got it for $10 , but for that price I don't feel like I wasted my money.

Kureishima

05-17-2009, 03:10 PM

I'm concerned about Fable II as well at any price over 25 or so.

Assassin's Creed I'd still like to play, but not for money really.

ManCannon

05-17-2009, 04:07 PM

I'm concerned about Fable II as well at any price over 25 or so.

I saw it for $29.99 somewhere the other day, but I don't remember where.

It's $39.99 at Wal-Mart, and I'd say it's worth about that.

Haiti's Space Agency

05-17-2009, 08:26 PM

I'm concerned about Fable II as well at any price over 25 or so.

Assassin's Creed I'd still like to play, but not for money really.

He's trolling you, AC is totally worth the money. And Fable 2 is terrible.

Trix Are For Kids

05-17-2009, 08:36 PM

When you get your 360 just make sure to not put a cooling fan on it, it will just make it hotter. Keep your room cool, just don't put a fan on it. It's a waste of money. Just a thought.

Kureishima

05-18-2009, 09:55 AM

Fuck you guys I'll try both of those games, whether you're shitting or not. -_-

Skater14

05-18-2009, 10:04 AM

Definitely get a ps3. Your home was probably burnt down by your 360's major heat output.

FUCK. This.

105 degree weather + xbox in a relatively small room...

Not a good combo, I tell you.

Kureishima

05-18-2009, 10:48 AM

I'm also picking up Condemned 2 (from some chick on CL @ 20 Usd mint condition).
I really enjoyed getting high and playing Condemned with my friend in the dark room. Great game, if iffy on story and such. Awesome atmosphere most of the time. Creepy crack heads.

So Condemned 2 was something I was actually looking quite forward to.

ManCannon

05-18-2009, 01:23 PM

So Condemned 2 was something I was actually looking quite forward to.

Be prepared to be disappointed.

Kureishima

05-18-2009, 03:06 PM

Be prepared to be disappointed.

It's bad? I mean, you liked the first one and you'd say that the second one is a disappointment?

I can't trust anything you fuckers say here. So tell me why you were disappointed?

ManCannon

05-18-2009, 03:11 PM

I can't trust anything you fuckers say here. So tell me why you were disappointed?

I never played the second one, but the general consensus was that it didn't hold a candle to the first. The story and some of the gameplay took a radical departure, and liking the first really isn't a guarantee that you'll enjoy the second.

Kureishima

05-18-2009, 03:27 PM

I never played the second one, but the general consensus was that it didn't hold a candle to the first. The story and some of the gameplay took a radical departure, and liking the first really isn't a guarantee that you'll enjoy the second.

Eh.. well, I'll give it a shot for 20 bucks. Just because I liked the first one so much.

Captain Politik

05-18-2009, 04:31 PM

dont buy a ps3 until after E3 tahts a GIVEN! Theres rumors that MGS4 is coming to 360 and a bunch of other crap so id hold on the PS3.

As for 360 get the Orange box and Banjo kazooie nuts and bolts ( try the demo)

PieGirl

05-18-2009, 04:52 PM

Get the ps3
then you can add mee :]

Kureishima

05-18-2009, 06:58 PM

Get the ps3
then you can add mee :]

You don't have 360?

I will get Ps3 I think, right after E3 to make sure they don't screw me in the ass.

:)

PieGirl

05-18-2009, 07:04 PM

I don't like 360s :/
Everyone I know who has one has had the red ring of death
Plus my brother has one if I want to play it, which I don't.

Haiti's Space Agency

05-18-2009, 07:46 PM

Get a wii

Kureishima

05-19-2009, 09:49 AM

I have a Wii.

Hamza

05-19-2009, 11:42 AM

I have a Wii.

Sell that piece of trash and put the money towards the 360 and PS3

Kureishima

05-19-2009, 04:00 PM

Bought the 360, but they were out of fucking Fallout. Gr..

Realized I don't have my old 360 controllers and need to buy another one. Shit on me. Grrr...
Eh, fuck it.

Jordan

05-19-2009, 04:36 PM

I don't understand the point of buying multiple consoles. For the amount of money you spend on say two or three consoles could be spend on a pretty decent pc gaming rig.

Kureishima

05-19-2009, 04:54 PM

I haven't really been into PC gaming since UO (imagine that).

I play mostly olllld PC games. Quest for Glory, Daggerfall, etc. I don't really bother with alot of new ones. I prefer Japan developed games, therefore consoles. PC doesn't have certain genres at all, and if they do, smallllll presence of said genres.

Kureishima

05-20-2009, 01:44 PM

Out of stock on FAllout 3 pisses me off a bit.

Hamza

05-21-2009, 11:46 AM

Out of stock on FAllout 3 pisses me off a bit.

That sucks, You plan on getting dlc for it?

Kureishima

05-21-2009, 12:37 PM

That sucks, You plan on getting dlc for it?

I guess. Should I? I mean, right?

Mor3BL7

05-21-2009, 12:42 PM

fuck you!

Kureishima

05-22-2009, 12:02 AM

You too, I guess.

Resign the King

05-22-2009, 09:20 PM

Out of stock on FAllout 3 pisses me off a bit.

Yeah I'm in the same boat as you, I just bought a 360 and wasn't able to get a copy of Fallout 3 so I picked up Splinter Cell Double Agent, Gears of War, and Assassins Creed instead. Will be picking up Fallout 3 next paycheck. So far Splinter Cell is awesome, Gears of War seems good, haven't played it long yet though, and Assassins Creed seems okay, cool story and graphics but kind of shitty gameplay.

Kureishima

05-25-2009, 02:07 PM

Yeah I'm in the same boat as you, I just bought a 360 and wasn't able to get a copy of Fallout 3 so I picked up Splinter Cell Double Agent, Gears of War, and Assassins Creed instead. Will be picking up Fallout 3 next paycheck. So far Splinter Cell is awesome, Gears of War seems good, haven't played it long yet though, and Assassins Creed seems okay, cool story and graphics but kind of shitty gameplay.

Okay so I bought Fallout.

I've played for hours and hours, but I can't help but feel disappointed. I knew it was going to be Oblivion: With Guns, but it really seems like that's it.

I mean, nuclear fallout aside, it feels like a dead world. Not enough things going on, too few town/cities/etc. Areas look very much the same all over, you have to repetitively enter underground areas (which all look the same) to make your way to other areas because of conveniently placed piles of shit in the rubble...

Eh. Eh. Still playing, hope to change my mind, but as the 8ball would say, "Outlook not good".

Haiti's Space Agency

05-25-2009, 02:16 PM

^Obilivion is far greater than Fallout 3. They don't even compare.

Kureishima

05-25-2009, 02:19 PM

Thanks, that's what I'm getting at. Oblivion is far superior. Fallout is fun, it's cool, but it's really empty and dead compared to Oblivion.

Resign the King

05-25-2009, 07:43 PM

Okay so I bought Fallout.

I've played for hours and hours, but I can't help but feel disappointed. I knew it was going to be Oblivion: With Guns, but it really seems like that's it.

I mean, nuclear fallout aside, it feels like a dead world. Not enough things going on, too few town/cities/etc. Areas look very much the same all over, you have to repetitively enter underground areas (which all look the same) to make your way to other areas because of conveniently placed piles of shit in the rubble...

Eh. Eh. Still playing, hope to change my mind, but as the 8ball would say, "Outlook not good".

That's not good to hear, on the other hand I've heard a number of very favorable reviews. I'm actually going to go down today and pick it up, so I have my fingers crossed that I will have as much fun as I did with Fallout 2. I haven't played Oblivion yet, it's on my old 360 games to pick up list along with Mass Effect and Bioshock.

Kureishima

05-25-2009, 08:15 PM

Yeah, please let me know what you think and how you feel. I just got tomorrow off so I'm going to plow some more time into it if I can resist just playing Oblivion again.

Jordan

05-26-2009, 02:49 AM

Yeah, please let me know what you think and how you feel. I just got tomorrow off so I'm going to plow some more time into it if I can resist just playing Oblivion again.

I really liked the game all except for the difficulty slider and the leveling system.

Kureishima

05-26-2009, 06:09 PM

Tell me more.

Resign the King

05-26-2009, 08:49 PM

Yeah, please let me know what you think and how you feel. I just got tomorrow off so I'm going to plow some more time into it if I can resist just playing Oblivion again.

So far I'm really enjoying it. The combat system is really fun, the completely open environment is cool, and the story and quests are interesting. It's got the same feel as the original fallout games. I'm not that far in yet so there's still going to be a lot more to explore, I will see if it remains fun until the end or if it gets boring.

Kwinnie Bogan

05-27-2009, 03:38 AM

I'll sell you my PS3 if you want, 60gig 2 controllers no games (is that any surprise? I just borrowed them off mates or took advantage of the EB games 7-14 day trial :D ). It may be able to play Blu-ray, and only idiots declare things suck, but it is for all intents and purposes inferior. SFIV would definitely be better on PS3 controllers if you don't have a stick though. The 360 d-pad is a quick fix, but the PS3 button layout is much better for that kinda thiing IMHO. They both have their pro's and cons, and overall I do think the 360 controller is where the 360 shines the most, second to games, and price.

Resign the King

06-06-2009, 08:36 AM

Kwinnie Bogan

06-06-2009, 09:13 AM

Little Lamplight.

Kureishima

06-06-2009, 05:03 PM

Hey Kureishima how are you liking Fallout 3 now that you've had some more time with it? I'm loving it, I agree navigating through washington D.C's metro is annoying as hell and around that area it can seem like a dead world. But I thought once you get to Rivet city it gets pretty sweet, and when you go to check out the citadel and visit that town full of kids (can't remember the name), it definitely feels lively. Especially when you get a partner and house, etc, it feels like there's always something new and interesting that pops up just as I'm getting a bit bored with killing supermutants.

I have decided further that it is not of my interest to play this game. I went to Rivet City, Vault 112, etc. Plot does not interest me, gameplay does not interest me very much, etc. I ended up putting Oblivion in the disc tray and getting immediately sucked in. Fallout just feels dead to me. :-/

Many of the quests (particularly on the side) feel unrewarding or uninteresting. I just can't "feel" it.

On a side note, I'm glad I -didn't- pay 20 dollars to try Assassin's Creed. Borrowed it from someone and it's ultra suck. Once you get to Damascus things are somewhat more fun to play, but initially the setting is bland, thrown into the middle of a story I don't care much about as a player, etc.