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windbane on 02 February 2009
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appolose said:
windbane said:
bdbdbd said:
@Windbane: And that you're able to put the game in and start playing without extra hassle. That's the idea.

Yeah, blowing on cartridges to get them to work was really no hassle at all.

Installing a game is not a hassle, it's a few minute wait. Most games don't even require it.

Again, if you don't like consoles why are you posting on a predominantly console forum? What does having a mouse have to do with anything? PCs already use controllers. If you don't want a console, then fine, but it has nothing to do with PDF's argument.

I have a PC capable of playing Crysis, and yet I somehow still enjoy my PS3 and Wii. There are exclusive PS3 shooters that I'd like to have the option to use a mouse and keyboard with similar to UT3. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just like some games on the Wii working better with a GC or classic controller. it's nice to have the option.

 

I don't know about you, but I'd much rather occasionally blow on a cartridge than wait 5+ minutes for an install. Or, as Vlad pointed out, not do anything and just stick a disc into the Wii.

Anyway, I thought the point of this digression was whether or not having a mouse attached to a PS3 made a better or worse, and the argument for the worsening was that it likened it too much to a PC (and therefore one might as buy a PC), but in that case, wouldn't that mean the only reason one buys a PS3 was for an inferior method of control? So, in other words I think it would make it better.

OT: Yeah, that does seem a bit silly.

If you would rather not have a cartridge work all the time then have a one-time 5 minute install (only a few games are that long or longer), then I don't know what else to say.  I'd much rather know the game will work when I put it in, and with Blu-ray you don't have to worry about any scratches damaging the disc.

The PS3 already uses a mouse and keyboard, developers just need to support it.  Killzone 2 will not be on PC.  Why shouldn't I be able to use mouse and keyboard?  This topic really has nothing to do with PCs.  PCs can use controllers.  Why do I have to keep repeating this?  You can play PS1 games on a PC with an emulator and a USB controller.

No one is buying a PS3 just because of the controller.  They are buying it for games.  A console has exclusive games and it's easier to develop for than a PC because you know the exact specifications.

At least you said it would be better, so we agree there.