1stade commented on Sony Playstation 3

1stade — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:49:14 -0400

July 26, 2009 at 4:49 am

"who the $%#% writes some of this stuff it is not the most powerful console its graphics performance is shit compared to xbox 360 and this isn't a rant."

1stade updated 4 products

1stade — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:47:45 -0400

1. updated Sony Playstation 3 - July 26, 2009 at 4:47 am

disagreed: "Great 7.1 Dolby TrueHD Sound"
disagreed: "You can run Linux on it"
disagreed: "Powerfull CPU and GPU. Most powerfull console ever."
disagreed: "Free downloads of enjoyable demos, and add-ons"
disagreed: "Upscales PS1 Games, PS2 Games, and DVDs to HD Resolution through HDMI."
disagreed: "Sleek look."
disagreed: "Four USB ports on the 80G box."
disagreed: "Very solid hardware reliability"
disagreed: "Frequent patch updates improve console's capabilities "
disagreed: "Can be used as a media centre with support for standard file formats like MP3, MP4, h.264, AAC, DivX to name a few."
disagreed: "Tilt capabilities of SixAxis controller provide additional control element."
disagreed: "Use of Blu-ray discs with up to 50GB / disc allows for content-rich games and less in-game disk swapping."
disagreed: "Online is free, not pay 50 dollars"
disagreed: "remote play (via the Internet)"
agreed: "Don't need to pay so much a month for online gaming...just pay for the games "
disagreed: "The only console built with Bluetooth, wireless"
agreed: "Built to boot other operating system like linux, bsd, etc."
disagreed: "Power by Cell processor and blueray"
disagreed: "Unleash all the blueray features"
disagreed: "Unleash all the blueray features"
disagreed: "The only Cell processor machine in the market"
disagreed: "GREAT games such as Calling All Cars available on Playstation Network exclusviely for the PS3."
agreed: "Replacing takes a long time 4 weeks"
new pro/con: poor graphics compared to xbox 360 even though it has the better graphics chips(must be a software problem)
agreed: "Stole motion sensing concept from Nintendo"
agreed: "Design is too tall, are to fit into most entertainment units in its upright position."
agreed: "Very loud fans; it's not a good Blu-ray player for quiet listening environments"
agreed: "Games are required to be on proprietary blu-ray discs"
agreed: "Some of them had Blu-Ray drives with very poor longevity, which Sony Support has a very difficult time acknowledging."
agreed: "Some problems when playing PS2 games in regard to sound."
agreed: "Not many games yet (as of April 2007)"
agreed: "Online not as good as Xbox Live"
agreed: "No Bluetooth A2DP support for game audio"
agreed: "Dropped Extra USB ports on latest models"
agreed: "Has a built-in Blu-ray and DVD player"

2. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller - July 26, 2009 at 4:30 am

chose Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller over Logitech ChillStream
tapped as "want it"

3. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller - July 26, 2009 at 4:29 am

chose Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller over Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
new pro/con: wireless
new pro/con: you know when buttons are presssed even if you didn't press it very hard.
new pro/con: buttons are "better" than playstation buttons as they are easier to press and rounded
agreed: "Very nice ergonomics - fits well in hand"
agreed: "Many buttons, triggers, and thumbstick controls"
disagreed: "Dpad is only in 4 directions"
tapped as "have it"
tapped as "love it"

4. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 - July 26, 2009 at 4:26 am

found meNNis's review helpful
found EightBitHero's review unhelpful
found Erik's review helpful
found justafire's review helpful
found dialupinternetuser's review helpful
found BrileyKenney's review unhelpful
found Degra Huma's review unhelpful
found Omar's review helpful
found lonehunter's review unhelpful
chose Microsoft Xbox 360 over Sony Playstation 3
chose Microsoft Xbox 360 over Nintendo Wii
disagreed: "No Blu ray player / drive"
disagreed: "limited backwards compatibility"
disagreed: "The Core System is a ripoff."
disagreed: "The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing."
disagreed: "Avatars are pretty lame "
disagreed: "No re-chargable battery pack supplied with controllers, need separate purchase"
disagreed: "HDMI TV compatibility (no sound over HDMI) is now fixed"
disagreed: "setup time 10 mins, game time 2 hours, repair time 3 weeks."
disagreed: "Stability issues."
disagreed: "The Xbox Franchise focuses on FPS and has a limited selection of other genres such as RPGS and Racing Games."
disagreed: "Chunky design when compared to the other consoles."
disagreed: "Still uses a tray."
disagreed: "Currently no HDMI compatibility"
new pro/con: never overheated or even got hot(for me) and it isn't loud and its in a quite confined space. (mine doesn't even over heat!!!)
agreed: "Camera makes a better experience for user"
agreed: "Easy to connect perheripals to such as a Guitar Hero guitar or microphones, without requiring a dongle"
agreed: "Live's online presence and what freinds are doing/playing is sweet"
agreed: "HDMI output and DVD upscalling"
agreed: "Community Games feature could be revolutionary "
agreed: "Sleek look."
agreed: "8-person party system really helps people play together and emphasizes the social aspect of the system "
agreed: "NetFlix streaming makes watching movies very convenient "
agreed: "Can play HD-DVDs with an add-on sold seperately"
agreed: "Optional installation of games to the hard drive works great "
agreed: "New-Xbox Experience is a major upgrade to the console and breathes new life into it "
agreed: "Xbox Live integration makes you feel connected with the community"
agreed: "Great titles on Xbox Live! Arcade"
agreed: "PC connection to play video and audio files (Windows XP Media Center or Vista)"
disagreed: "No HD-DVD drive is included, and it costs $200 to get one and even then it's still not built in. The PS3 has a built in Blu-Ray player."
disagreed: "Games can be expensive ($60)"
disagreed: "Overheating issues."
disagreed: "Very loud fans and disk drive"
agreed: "Full 1080p HD gaming and 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound."
agreed: "Large selection of games"
agreed: "Broad selection of titles."
agreed: "Excellent online gaming support with Xbox Live!"
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

1stade updated VLC media player

1stade — Tue, 26 May 2009 05:31:38 -0400

May 26, 2009 at 5:31 am

untapped as "want it"
tapped as "want it"
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

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