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no. Consoles can make a unique an different experience than mobile phones and pc's.
like with the wii u. the controller can change up the game in unique and fun ways.



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Metallicube said:
Microsoft has shown they were never really competent with hardware with the unacceptable rate of RROD. Sure that was mostly rectified with the newer model, but it should have never been an issue in the first place. This has caused me to lose much trust in MS, at least in the hardware department.


The RROD was caused by the EPA's new lead solder laws. MS had designed the Xbox 360 to handle the heat it generated, but the EPA changed the law and no longer allowed lead solder. MS had no choice but replace the solder with lead free solder that can't handle the heat as well. They ran tests under normal gaming conditions and found that the lead free solder worked so they shipped the Xbox 360. But the lead free solder turned out to degrade over time as it was heated up and cooled over and over. It would develope tiny cracks that MS had no way to know it would happen. Those tiny cracks are what caused the RROD. MS solved the situation by extending the standard warrenty for three years and releasing revisions untill they completely fixed the issue with the Xbox 360 Slim.

MS got screwed over by new laws yet handled it very well. If anything it should give you reason to trust MS. When the PS3 fats got the yellow light of death for the exact same solder reason, Sony didn't extented their warrenty and replace busted PS3 fats for free.



Majora said:
Nope I LOVE my PS3 and my WiiU :) playing my PS3 as we speak! LotR War in the North

Sorry, you lost all creditbility when you mention that you are currently playing War in the North. One of the most broken game this gen. Even after the patch you can't play it threw once without it crashing. Played past the fist chapter then my game crash and I'm can't reload my save. Sucks too because I bought the Collector Edition for this game.



Somewhat.

I find I have less time for gaming these days due to a fairly intensive course that I'm on at the moment, but I do try to game whenever I can. I've always been one of those people who likes to complete everything before I move onto a new game, but lately I've just been playing what I feel like, which has worked quite well for me.

The only thing I'd say is my focus has actually shifted a little from home consoles to handhelds in the past few months. Previously, I wouldn't even entertain the idea of gaming on a handheld (save for a few stints on my mum's DS) because... well, for many reasons. But I got a Vita for my birthday and I'm having an absolute blast with it. The fact that I can take it around the house with me and play wherever (and whenever) I want is just awesome. Seriously contemplating a 3DS as my next console.

One final point, please don't lump all of Sony's game offerings as 'cutscene heavy games'. I feel like you're just doing yourself a huge disservice that way. I will fully admit that I'm a big fan of a cutscene-heavy game like Metal Gear Solid 4, yet I happily keep the majority of my gaming time on PS3 with extremely gameplay-focused games like Ratchet, Sly & Jak, LittleBigPlanet, WipEout, Twisted Metal, Infamous etc. I also think Uncharted has a lot more gameplay than people give it credit for.



I am currently board with Home System gaming. I only buy 1 Home System a gen and chose the Wii. It was great at first and was on its way to becoming my favorite System of all time. In 2010, it all went downhill. Actually, it started in 2009 but I was busy playing the games from 2008 so I didn't notice. Nintendo seemed to abandon the Wii a bit early. I didn't buy a Wii game at all in 2012 and only a few in 2010 & 2011.

I ended up being extremely happy with Wii in its Early days & highly disappointed in its later days. Overall, Wii ended up being a decent console.

I have decided to change my buying habits with this upcoming gen. I normally get 40+ games for each home system I buy. I agree that it is too expensive. I used to not buy my games because I was younger. Now I buy all my own games and simply can't afford all those games. Looking back only half of those were great buys worth the $. Another thing is that I used to get all my systems during their first 3 months of release. (Launch Window) I have learned that is not a good idea. It makes me buy games that I normally wouldn't buy just so that I have something to play. I got a 3DS very early and bought 4 games that I normally wouldn't have bought. I learned from this and have only bought Mario Kart 7 & Paper Mario Sticker Star since. They both are awesome.

Luckily, my issues have easy fixes. I didn't buy a Wii U at launch and decided to wait until Sony & Microsoft announce their new Systems. I will then pick my next gen system of choice. If it is the Wii U, I will likely buy it during Holiday 2013 because the library should be built up by then. If I choose a system from Microsoft or Sony, I will buy it during Holiday 2014, when their respective library is extended a bit. I will then only buy my personal must-have games that I plan on playing a ton to get my $'s worth. Basically, less games but better quality.

While waiting, 3DS should keep my gaming time busy. 3DS is finally starting to get great games that I want to buy!



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d21lewis said:

It had to be frustrating for a Wii only fan to settle for one stellar game every six months or so.

I've actually had too much to play.  I am keeping myself from buying a Wii U until I finish my Wii games.



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Metallicube said:

I have considered myself a lifelong Nintendo fan and more recently a 360 fan, though the recent state of the industry has left me fleeing to PC and tablet gaming. I have lost much faith in Nintendo since around 2009 when they seemed intent on cutting the Wii's life short with their major drought of software and again forgetting about the mass market audience that gave them success with the Wii and DS. They seemed to have regressed back to the niche games that populated the late N64 and Gamecube library, and now seem to care more about creating new hardware innovations than new game ideas. Their arrogance and stubbornness has become baffling to me and reminiscent of Sony of the mid 2000s.

Microsoft has shown they were never really competent with hardware with the unacceptable rate of RROD. Sure that was mostly rectified with the newer model, but it should have never been an issue in the first place. This has caused me to lose much trust in MS, at least in the hardware department. Most of their library can be found on the PC anyway, with more flexibility in mods and with better graphics.

As for Sony, their games have never done it for me. I have never been a fan of their cutsene-heavy games that seem to rely more on story and cinematics than actual gameplay. Also, their PS3 is STILL too expensive to me, which is absurd considering the console is now over 6 years old.

I also find the price of $60 for most new games WAY too much, especially since most bought at this price are beaten and then discarded or placed on the shelf to gather dust soon after. I just see the current state of the game industry as a sad one that is doomed for reccession, and perhaps even another Atari style crash if it gets bad enough. In the meantime, I will be relishing in PC and indie gaming with my new gaming desktop.

Wut? That pretty much only describes Uncharted. If you are looking for gameplay focused Sony exclusives, look no further than God of War 3. That game is a fucking masterpiece on every level.

Have you ever played a game that has had tacked-on Quicktime Events? Well God of War is what started that, only they actually do it in a way that makes sense and is fun. Now, the gameplay is the best out of all the hack n' slash games out there. And the graphics......let's just say you would feel like you were playing a next-gen game.



Bit harsh wow! I also play non broken games!!



Majora said:

Bit harsh wow! I also play non broken games!!

I apologize. That game just pissed me off that bad. Expected better from SnowBlind studios.



Nope I love my ps3, can't speak for the two consoles you own.........