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pcroker — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:20:40 -0400

1. updated Fallout 3 - July 24, 2009 at 8:20 pm

disagreed: "very few constructible weapons or items"
agreed: "hard to backtrack - no way to mark your map"
disagreed: "DRM for PC version. "Securom PA" Protection."

2. updated Team Fortress 2 - July 24, 2009 at 8:18 pm

agreed: "co-operative gameplay adds a new skillset requirement and further depth to the game"
agreed: "great statistics about your playing habits/ability"
agreed: "style of gameplay varies on map type and character - hard to get boring"
agreed: "amazing replay value for the money spent - like CSS it is hard to get bored of and easy to return to"
agreed: "always being updated with new things and balance tweaks"
agreed: "affordable price"
agreed: "utilizes a lot more bandwidth than most online games"
agreed: "requires a fast Internet connection to play at all"

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pcroker — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:18:35 -0400

1. updated Nintendo 64 - July 24, 2009 at 1:18 pm

new pro/con: Full of old child hood memorys!
disagreed: "Cartridge games have limited storage capacity"
disagreed: "Somewhat awkward controller layout; your hands can't access all buttons at once"
agreed: "Cartridge games mean no need to wait for loading"
agreed: "has the classic games like mario and DK"
agreed: "Hardware-accelerated 3D graphics with texture filtering"
agreed: "Analog control offers more precise input; this allowed consoles to offer first-person shooters like Goldeneye"
agreed: "Excellent multiplayer support with 4 built-in controller ports"

2. updated Nintendo Gamecube - July 24, 2009 at 1:17 pm

agreed: "No longer supported by Nintendo"
agreed: "Only two online games"
agreed: "Some versions have unreliable optics and will die after several months."
agreed: "External Ethernet Connection"
disagreed: "Wavebird is quite possibly the best wireless controller ever"
disagreed: "Option for higher definition video is worth the upgrade."
agreed: "Compact design makes it ideal for taking on the road."
agreed: "Top notch Nintendo games"
agreed: "Easy and cheap to mod"
agreed: "Very short loading times"
disagreed: "Tons of multiplayer games"

3. updated Microsoft Xbox - July 24, 2009 at 1:17 pm

agreed: "Outdated and unsupported in favour of Xbox 360."
agreed: "Never going to be a new game made"
disagreed: "Prone to hardware malfunctions"
disagreed: "Looks ugly and big"
agreed: "Huge backlog of exclusive games (Halo, Ninja Gaiden, Star Wars KOTOR)"
agreed: "You can mod this big black bitch and make it run XBMC."
agreed: "Was some playable titles when it was in its peak"
agreed: "Can always be used as a Media Centre as it's easy to rip CDs"
agreed: "Games cheap now, second hand or some unused around the net"
agreed: "Xbox Live trumped the competition's alternative online systems."
agreed: "Significantly cheaper than current generation of consoles."
agreed: "Can be easily softmodded to run XBMC."

4. updated Sony Playstation 2 - July 24, 2009 at 1:16 pm

agreed: "No 4-player out of the box"
disagreed: "The dual-shock controller layout has the analog stick thrown in as an afterthought; a redesign of the controller would have helped"
disagreed: "Underpowered compared to the the Xbox and the GameCube"
agreed: "A very large selection of games available, with more still coming out"
agreed: "Can play PS1 games"
agreed: "Has USB ports for PSP charging capabilities"
agreed: "many game DVDs compatible modern PS2 emulation software (PCSX2 etc.)"
agreed: "Sells for $99 after March 31, 2009 "
agreed: "Still supported by Sony even though the PS3 is out."
agreed: "Built-in DVD movie player"
agreed: "Backwards compatible with original Playstation (PSX) games"

5. updated Microsoft Xbox 360 - July 24, 2009 at 1:15 pm

agreed: "Very loud fans and disk drive"
agreed: "Have to pay a subscription for online gaming (Gold subscription = $50/year)"
disagreed: "Overheating issues."
disagreed: "Prices of Xbox360 Marketplace items are steep"
agreed: "Slow to fix and return broken consoles"
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."
agreed: "Games can be expensive ($60)"
disagreed: "Games can be expensive ($60)"
agreed: "No Blu ray player / drive"
disagreed: "The Core System is a ripoff."
agreed: "limited backwards compatibility"
disagreed: "The controller is the only one in all three consoles that has no motion sensing."
disagreed: "NetFlix is limited to the United States "
disagreed: "No re-chargable battery pack supplied with controllers, need separate purchase"
agreed: "Avatars are pretty lame "
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"
disagreed: "Frequently breaks down, forcing you to wait three weeks for repairs. Sony sends you a new console in three days if something happens to your PS3."
agreed: "Live's online presence and what freinds are doing/playing is sweet"
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: "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)"
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!"

6. updated Sony Playstation 3 - July 24, 2009 at 1:12 pm

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: "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: "Can stream media from personal computers or NAS servers via UPnP."
disagreed: "remote play (via the Internet)"
disagreed: "Don't need to pay so much a month for online gaming...just pay for the games "

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