CaseyDDR said:
mysticD said:
Khuutra said:
shio said:
Khuutra said:
PCs are generally defined by moddability, aren't they? The Xbox 360 is too closed in terms of hardware and software to be considered a PC. |
PCs weren't always "defined" by moddability though. It was only in the mid 90's that modding of PCs and games took flight. Anyway, it is possible to modify your Xbox 360, from simple aesthetics to switching HDD's, to more legally-strained modding and such.
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Still a closed system. I could keep a PC for twenty years and play all those games the entire time if I kept the parts updated. That's not possible with the Xbox. I'm always going to have to buy the new one.
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I have couple box full of PC games in my garage that doesn't run on my current system anymore. And seriously keeping a tower size PC around from each generation just to play some of the game?? Let said 5 years from now when the next box come out, I probably can still pick up 360 for cheap and most likely the new system will be compatible. Heck, my Dreamcast still work well when I hook it up last week. I can't even play game just from few years ago on my current PC without downloading patch or mod.
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There are so many ppl to quote ignorance but you won the pile with this response. Do you NOT know how to run an older program? Do you not know what the command prompt is?
As for Virus Protection on a Windows based system, I've NEVER gotten a virus in the 10+ years I can remember building them myself and running myself. Know why? I don't use IE. Virus scanners and Spyware removers are scams in themselves, and are only what they are advertising to stop. You mention cheap computers then go to Macs... Macs are more vunerable than Windows by A LOT. Also, Linux is as cheap as it gets considering ITS FREE. Considering you guys are xbot fans, you'd think you'd at least know a bit about a PC being M$ fanboys.
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LOL, really? you have to resort to name calling. Please argue like a grown up if you want to have a debate. Actually, why don't you just read your answer that you gave me. In order to play the old game I have to download dos box, adjust my compatability mode (and hope it work). I am not an idiot, I probably used computer before you were born. The point is it's not that simple. I can't just put in my disk and play, worst yet game I recently bought like Dawn of War 2 doesn't even work. Patch after patch and the game still crash. The worst part, i can't even trade it or sell it because of the shitty DRM since now it tie with frikcking Steam account.
And your comment about virus protection sound like one of those guy that refuse to wear a comdom and doesn't think he can catch any STD because he know what he's doing.
I love PC as much as the next guy, but sorry my times are lmited and don't want to fuzz around for hours just to play a game or hook up with a friend or family for on-line games.
