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iamfanboy on 21 July 2008
Leetgeek said:
Is there a reason you got a console to watch movies on that wasn't a PS3?

I chose the 360 because of the games.  I did a lot of research before purchasing so I know about the hardware issues but I though it was worth it because most reviews state the 360 version of game X is better and/or run smoother.  The fact that it plays DVDs is convienient... I would have liked to get rid of my DVD player but it looks like I'm still stuck with it (going on 7 years and plays perfectly - hail JVC!).  Also, 299.99 + two good games... I couldn't resist

 



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iamfanboy on 21 July 2008

Gears is so cool. I'm really liking this game!



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iamfanboy on 21 July 2008
ZenfoldorVGI said:
Hey, PS3 fanboys, stay on topic please. I think it's cute that you "smell a sale" but let's not try to scam everyone on this forum, shall we.

As for the "games are on PC" talking point. Some of us like our games without installs, from a recliner or couch, not staring at a monitor 1.5 feet from our face, controlling a TPS with a controller and enjoying our friends list on an actual console while making use of our thousand+ dollar HDTV's.

If you can get past your dislike of gaming on PC, then there is really very little reason to own any console this gen.

However, PC gaming is kinda like watching a movie on your computer....or kissing your sister. There are certain....dissapointments that you should be prepared to deal with. Other than that, hey, she's hot.

Believe it or not guys, there are some people who actually prefer the 360 to the PS3, for certain things that aren't related to watching movies, and are related to actual gaming.

I agree with this... I'm just not into PC gaming.  I can never get used to using a mouse and keyboard.  As for movies, never.  My girlfriend and I enjoy sitting back or laying down to watch our movies.  I use the PC mainly for work and converting AVI to MPEGs

 



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iamfanboy on 21 July 2008

Anyhow, I've got my receipt and am off to FutureShop.



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iamfanboy on 21 July 2008

I took the console back this morning and had it exchanged for a new one. However, the new console behaves the same way more or less. I think it runs a little better but still freezes at the 1h+ mark on some movies.

I thought perhaps it could be the fact that it's an older release DVD so I make a copy of it and the copy runs fine.

Anyhow, thanks for the helpful suggestions made by members, it's greatly appreciated.



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o_hadji89 on 22 July 2008

best advice i can give you is get a ps3 and never look back!



Munkeh111 on 22 July 2008

Havent had any issues with mine fortunately