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BGonaSTICK · 05-01-07, 08:56 PM

Which is best and why?

I'll wait for the PS3 because:

1) I would rather avoid Microsoft products
2) All the Sony products I've ever had have been good quality
3) I have a PS1, and the backward compatability would be a small bonus
4) I think there will ultimately be a wider range of games available
5) Blu-ray would be nice
6) I like the Playstation controller, and it's familiar
7) Hey, it's a Playstation, right?

jontydog · 07-01-07, 12:40 PM

Gonna stick with my xbox until the price of the 360 comes down. Also the firmware on the 360 has been "fixed" to play backups the same as the original xbox has.

Mship · 07-01-07, 01:06 PM

I'll have to go with the Wii

OK so it's not the most powerful console in the world but the games are just so playable. The new Wimote is just great, even the girlfriend said she wants one

And she's NEVER been interested in games consoles :? When you add that the Wii is probably half the price of an Xbox360/Playstation3 then it's a hands down winner for me

Kev

BGonaSTICK · 07-01-07, 01:17 PM

Ah, now you've both gone and confused me again! :roflmao:

jontydog · 08-01-07, 12:21 PM

What are the stocks of Wiis like at the moment in the UK? They were still selling at between 300 and 500 quid on ebay last week.

nanochickin · 08-01-07, 12:53 PM

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What are the stocks of Wiis like at the moment in the UK?

Im sure they have them at my local Asda/Walmart

I'm gonna have to stick to the Playstation i'm afraid

Reasons for this:-

1. Wouldn't buy the XBox because i don't want to give Mr. Gates any of my hard earned cash.
2. Less likely to Injure myself/someone else or break a window (Wii)
3. Have some PS2 games which hopefully will work on the PS3

Nano

Mship · 08-01-07, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nanochickin

Quote:

What are the stocks of Wiis like at the moment in the UK?

Im sure they have them at my local Asda/Walmart

Nano

No Asda round here I'm afraid :'(

Sometimes it's a real pain living at the back of beyond >

Kev

jontydog · 09-01-07, 04:39 AM

hehe Nano as the xbox was a freebie I still haven't paid King Billy any money and not bought any games for it either. I just pay ntl for newsgroups and Aldi for the blank dvds

But shh don't tell him

Gav · 23-02-07, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nanochickin

1. Wouldn't buy the XBox because i don't want to give Mr. Gates any of my hard earned cash.

Steal one

The only reason I have an XBOX 360 is because my brother wanted one & broke it. He brought a new one and gave me the 'broken' one. I fixed it and kept it 8)

BGonaSTICK · 24-02-07, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gav

I fixed it and kept it 8)

Hey, I like that way of doing things!

Saving stuff from the scrapheap is an honourable pastime

View Poll Results: What's the console to buy this year?
Microsoft Xbox 360	25	36.23%
Sony Playstation 3	32	46.38%
Nintendo Wii	12	17.39%
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jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What's the console to buy this year? Gonna stick with my xbox until the price of the 360 comes down. Also the firmware on the 360 has been "fixed" to play backups the same as the original xbox has. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

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Mship Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Workington, Cumbria Posts: 909 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: What's the console to buy this year? I'll have to go with the Wii OK so it's not the most powerful console in the world but the games are just so playable. The new Wimote is just great, even the girlfriend said she wants one And she's NEVER been interested in games consoles :? When you add that the Wii is probably half the price of an Xbox360/Playstation3 then it's a hands down winner for me Kev __________________ 1m CM, feedhorn + Invacom C120 Quad, 36v Jaeger 128 motor, TM 6900 HD + 160gb HDD, TM 1500 CI+ Super, Skystar 2, DigitAlb Gold, Samsung 40F86BDX LCD

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BGonaSTICK Dodgy Geezer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 9,718 Thanks: 3 Thanked 166 Times in 60 Posts	Re: What's the console to buy this year? Ah, now you've both gone and confused me again! :roflmao: __________________ Dreambox 7000, Skystar2 PCI, Skystar USB, Fibo 90cm on Moteck SG2100, Triax TD110 multi-LNB. Sky + ART cards. 45.0°E - 58.0°W

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jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What's the console to buy this year? What are the stocks of Wiis like at the moment in the UK? They were still selling at between 300 and 500 quid on ebay last week. __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W

09-01-07, 04:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
jontydog Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: What's the console to buy this year? hehe Nano as the xbox was a freebie I still haven't paid King Billy any money and not bought any games for it either. I just pay ntl for newsgroups and Aldi for the blank dvds But shh don't tell him __________________ TM 1000D Super. SS2 PCI. Echosmart Dsb 791 1M Dish. Edon 2120 Positioner. 80cm Mesh Dish Motorised. 28E to 30W