360 and The Revolution
Xbox360 is out and I do not own it.
I never intended to do so at launch. There is something missing. It is not pulling me towards it with as much force as it should be. The original xbox could be one of the reasons as it still has a lot of life left. There are not enough new features on xbox360 for me. Agreed that TopSpin2 will be available only on xbox360 but I can wait easily till the second price drop. It will eventually be ported to other systems too as MS does not own PAM, the studio that makes TopSpin, anymore. But I am not crazy enough to wait for 24+hrs in a line just to be one of the first to buy a 360.
I am crazy enough to do that for Nintendo Revolution though.
This is the second reason why I have decided to postpone the verdict on xbox360. Xbox360 has the same old gametypes with better graphics (only if you own a HDTV) and an ability to turn that into a media player. BUT, I have always believed that a game console should concentrate only on one aspect: Games. I do not want a PC for my living room or basement. I want the interaction, I want lots of "That felt so cool" moments. I use cable TV and music system to experience the non-interactive "That looked/sounded so cool" moments. What does xbox360 give me regarding that over original xbox?
Nintendo seems to get it the best for next generation console. Add to it the ability to download and play the complete Nintendo library till date and I am sold. For those who do not know, the controller is the most interesting thing about Revolution.
People remotely interested in Game Consoles should browse:
IGN takes Revolution Controller for a Joyride
Nintendo Revolution Controller Teaser Video
IGN's Nintendo Revolution FAQ
Till then, I will continue to buy (now cheap) and play and enjoy games on my xbox.
I never intended to do so at launch. There is something missing. It is not pulling me towards it with as much force as it should be. The original xbox could be one of the reasons as it still has a lot of life left. There are not enough new features on xbox360 for me. Agreed that TopSpin2 will be available only on xbox360 but I can wait easily till the second price drop. It will eventually be ported to other systems too as MS does not own PAM, the studio that makes TopSpin, anymore. But I am not crazy enough to wait for 24+hrs in a line just to be one of the first to buy a 360.
I am crazy enough to do that for Nintendo Revolution though.
This is the second reason why I have decided to postpone the verdict on xbox360. Xbox360 has the same old gametypes with better graphics (only if you own a HDTV) and an ability to turn that into a media player. BUT, I have always believed that a game console should concentrate only on one aspect: Games. I do not want a PC for my living room or basement. I want the interaction, I want lots of "That felt so cool" moments. I use cable TV and music system to experience the non-interactive "That looked/sounded so cool" moments. What does xbox360 give me regarding that over original xbox?
Nintendo seems to get it the best for next generation console. Add to it the ability to download and play the complete Nintendo library till date and I am sold. For those who do not know, the controller is the most interesting thing about Revolution.
People remotely interested in Game Consoles should browse:
IGN takes Revolution Controller for a Joyride
Nintendo Revolution Controller Teaser Video
IGN's Nintendo Revolution FAQ
Till then, I will continue to buy (now cheap) and play and enjoy games on my xbox.
posted by Nikhil at 10:19 AM
4 Comments:
I've actually been trying to get my hands on a 360 ... The prospect of playing Elder Scrolls: Oblivion & Quake 4 is irresistable!
Oh, and Project Gotham 3. That went without saying.
But, I don't think I'll get my hands on a unit till March or so of next year. Which is why I've decided, for my birthday, I will *build* a PC! Dual everything! Speeeeeeed!
I think you should wait till Oblivion is released. If it is anywhere near the PS3 launch, you can stretch further and get the system after its first price drop.
Till then lets play PGR2 or Links sometime :) ( You win the former and I will make up in the latter :) )
You know, for some reason, I can't get into console gaming online. It lacks the ... communal spirit of WoW. I mean, the reason I play WoW is more social these days ... talking, joking, having fun.
Console VoIP is limited ot shouting instructions during frantic games. I mean, when we played eg: Top Spin, we used to speak only in between points, if then!
I also wish to protest. More than 50% of the weekend has progressed without a weekender.
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