Idiots buying Xbox 360s for thousands of $$$

[dj_soo]

Seriously.

It's just a game system that reportedly only really has 2 good games (out of 18 launch titles). It'll probably be at least 6 months before the good titles start trickling in and at least 2 years before developers even begin to harness the true potential of the thing and there will most definitely be a price drop soon (maybe even in spring to counteract the PS3 launch).

People are also already reporting major issues with their Xbox 360s for crashes, overheating, and harddrive problems. 1st gen hardware always issues - remember when 1st gen Xboxes had faulty CD readers? Same with PS2s...

This is why I'm never buying another game system at launch. I learned my lesson with the PS2.

And to top it off, I wasn't on the ball enough to buy as many of these systems as I could to capitalize on people's idiocy...

[optimum sound]

No doubt, I love my xbox and would like to have the new one, but com'on, a little too much hype for a system that only 'looks' better than its predecessor.
Until I see an innovation, say 3d (real 3d a la imax), virtual reality or a chip you have to get implanted to play a game like in the movie existenz or a matrix-like system, there is definitely no need to run and fork out so much cash.

ps:for those that would like to argue that oh 360 is so much better, bla bla, the jump from snes to playstation was worth while. Even 3DO for those who remember it was ahead of its time and didnt do so well because of its cost. So we have the technology to make amazing games beyond our imagination, but thanks to the cost, we are stuck with 360 for the next 5 years.

[TrixX]

Originally Posted by mofo-x

And to top it off, I wasn't on the ball enough to buy as many of these systems as I could to capitalize on people's idiocy...

yeah.......i hear ya on that

[dj_soo]

Originally Posted by optimum sound

Until I see an innovation, say 3d (real 3d a la imax), virtual reality or a chip you have to get implanted to play a game like in the movie existenz or a matrix-like system, there is definitely no need to run and fork out so much cash.

ps:for those that would like to argue that oh 360 is so much better, bla bla, the jump from snes to playstation was worth while. Even 3DO for those who remember it was ahead of its time and didnt do so well because of its cost. So we have the technology to make amazing games beyond our imagination, but thanks to the cost, we are stuck with 360 for the next 5 years.

The Nintendo Revolution seems pretty innovative to me at least in terms of gameplay potential... probably won't look as nice as the PS3 or even 360, but it'll definitely change the way we play games (at least on that system).

[Gusto]

who cares what people spend their money on? some people realize all of these things already, but can afford the system, want it, and buy it anyway. it's not for me, but i wouldn't go so far as to say someone is an idiot because they can afford something. without early adopters these bugs would never be found and worked out, same as with anything new.

[Cdn_Brdr]

Gusto: THE VOICE OF REASON

You're on a roll today man! ;)

[ebbomega]

I think I find it annoying that people are wasting that amount of money on something so extraneous and faulty and I'm rolling quarters to pay for my groceries.

[mugwump]

what the gay

[Cdn_Brdr]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

I think I find it annoying that people are wasting that amount of money on something so extraneous and faulty and I'm rolling quarters to pay for my groceries.

Can't get pissy at people for being more fortunate than you *shrug*

[dj_soo]

i'm just pissed i didn't think to buy 5 systems and sell them for $1000+ apiece.

[Anjew]

meh who cares what other people do.

[miss.myra]

http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...pkqqsVUkVu.php


this guy has done this with other things, it's hilarious.

[Gusto]

^ baha, love it.

[ppcock]

Dude anything 1st generation is something to stay away from.

Give it 5 months and there will be newer xbox's (maybe even shorter)

Im still pondering if i should skip the 360 and just wait for PS3. I'm in no hurry to get any of the next gen systems, totally staying away from the revolution's power vibrator controller.

[ppcock]

Hahahahah.. He shouldnt be buying next gen EA games. They suck.

Even the reviewer for NFS Most Wanted said that on the 360, pieces of placeholder art comes at the user during high speeds.

[Pennywise]

i will wait a year and buy it for $200

[BongMan]

gonna wait and buy a used version when some one decides they want a PS3

[Sykonee]

I'll wait ten years and buy it for $20 at a garage sale.

Still, buying 1st gen systems is not that far removed from being the first kid on the block to own Optimus Prime or all the Dinobots (and don't deny wanting to be that kid!). It's braggin' rites, and some are willing to pay more than reasonable prices than others for those rights

[e_BoY]

whats even more stupid are these idiots who dont bother reading item descriptions on ebay and are paying anywhere from $100-$500 US for an xbox email address. But im having a blast at work suspending fuckers left and rite

[baby-phat]

Originally Posted by e_BoY

whats even more stupid are these idiots who dont bother reading item descriptions on ebay and are paying anywhere from $100-$500 US for an xbox email address. But im having a blast at work suspending fuckers left and rite

haha, that's awesome!
Silly people, you should ALWAYS read the info before bidding.

[mugwump]

Got a good deal on it. Must be a limited release cause I haven't seen one before

[Cdn_Brdr]

...and by limited edition you mean it's not even an Xbox.... you can see the Dell logo you lieing shit

[PaIniNyErAnUs]

Originally Posted by miss.myra

http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...pkqqsVUkVu.php


this guy has done this with other things, it's hilarious.

fuckin hilarious

[~god~]

Originally Posted by mofo-x

The Nintendo Revolution seems pretty innovative to me at least in terms of gameplay potential... probably won't look as nice as the PS3 or even 360, but it'll definitely change the way we play games (at least on that system).

we had this game audio course in my program.. and to me, Nintendo seems to be the only company that is always pushing the bar and bringing new ideas in the market.

as for the xbox 360, pfft. I smell x-mas all over the marketting.

[mugwump]

Originally Posted by Cdn_Brdr

...and by limited edition you mean it's not even an Xbox.... you can see the Dell logo you lieing shit

nuh-uh!:(