Nov 10 2009, 3:15 am
In response to Maximus_Alex2003
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Ham Doctor
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Actually I can.
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Haha your such a fanboy. And you know why? Because you are trying so damn hard to prove me wrong. It shouldn't matter to you what I think, because "good" or "better" is usually a matter of opinion, especially in such moot topics.
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Vic Rattlehead wrote:
...exactly. If you have to download it anyway, why not do it on the PS3? My 10/100/1000 network switch, connected via CAT6 cables (through the walls) has a grand total of eight ports on it. 1: Computer 1 (mine) 2: Computer 2 (Father) 3: Computer 3 (Elder Brother) 4: Computer 4 (Eldest Brother) 5: Computer 5 (Father) 6: Printer Server 7: Router 8: Wireless Access Point. Now it's true that the PS3 is also plugged into the wall, but unfortunately, we don't have any room left on the switch, and we're sure not going to screw around unplugging and plugging in things (it's not very easy to get to anyway). Someone might suddenly decide they want to print something or because the warm weather has set in, someone might be using the laptop in the lounge room, meaning we can't unplug the WAP. All this taken into account, says downloading something via computer, burning to a CD and transferring to the PS3 that way is simpler. Also, much like Jp, I have the similar DSL equivalent of Dial Up. 256k spread across five heavy computer users is not pretty, and attempting to download when one or more people are using the network pretty much kills the bandwidth for everyone, so we're forced to download at night. -- Anyway, I thought the PS3 updated it's firmware during game installations? I haven't done any research on it, but it's something my brother mentioned in passing conversation recently. | |
Do people forget the PS3 can use WiFi? And I think whoever's playing it can sacrifice their internet port for the PS3. How on earth would you make use of the PC... and PS3's internet? When I'm over in the other room playing Rock Band 2, I generally can't be multitasking and surfing the web on Chrome...
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Vic Rattlehead wrote:
Do people forget the PS3 can use WiFi? Sorry, I'll explain my situation just that little bit more. Evidently I have to give every single reason as to why burning a CD is more convenient instead of you getting a small run-down of the setup and taking my word for it. The room is heavily sound proofed, the only signals that make it in and out of that room are Mobile Phones. The WAP is two rooms down via a cord run along the wall (soon to be through the roof), putting it in the lounge room. The WAP Repeater is in the dining room (one room over). This means that the lounge room, dining room and all the bedrooms get a reasonably strong signal. However, the Wifi signal in the room the PS3 is in, gets either nothing, or a connection so very minimal, it's not even worth trying. And I think whoever's playing it can sacrifice their internet port for the PS3. How on earth would you make use of the PC... and PS3's internet? As I'm fairly sure I made mention earlier: Screwing around with cords is not something we want to do. It'd take more time and effort to replace a cable in the switch with another cable and back again when playing done than it would to simply take five minutes to burn a disc. | |
Saying "has the lead" is a little vague. If by "has the lead", you mean that HD-DVDs aren't supported by any new systems, then yeah, you're right.
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Tiberath wrote:
All this taken into account, says downloading something via computer, burning to a CD and transferring to the PS3 that way is simpler. You can also use a USB flash drive to get the update onto the PS3 which cuts out a need for burning disks. | |
Ham Doctor wrote:
Haha your such a fanboy. And you know why? Because you are trying so damn hard to prove me wrong. It shouldn't matter to you what I think, because "good" or "better" is usually a matter of opinion, especially in such moot topics. You are clearly missing the whole reason why I was even posting... I'm not deliberately trying to convince anyone to favor one system over the other. Maybe I came on a little too foggy. I'm listing the obvious facts of both systems being compared. If I wanted to, I could go into huge detail why anyone would want to buy the X Box 360. Or why anyone would want to buy the Playstation 3. That would take longer. So, read this. http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/ media-center-showdown-xbox-360-vs-playstation-3/ It's pretty much exactly what I would say. | |
It's easier for game developers to make games for the 360/Wii as opposed to PS3. Another reason the PS3 was failing hard early on was Sony's reluctance to drop the price.
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How so?
(Not intended to be taken in a mean way). I'm curious as to what is the overall difference. Like, is there better development support or is it because development is limited more for the PS3. I've never really gone into PS3 development since I don't own one. | |
Blu-Ray, PS3 using far more complex technology, etc.
There's also the fact that even if you do know how to develop for the PS3, and it's easy and stuff, why? No indie section. <-- 360's BEST feature. As far as I know, Sony is still "lolno" to homebrew, even if it's an original game. | |
Vic Rattlehead wrote:
Blu-Ray, PS3 using far more complex technology, etc. Ahh, okay. Well then. >.<i'll really stick to just buying a new computer over the 360 or the PS3 anyday xD. I'm more of a developer than a player anyways.<br/> I dunno if you mean by hombrew either; Official PS3 Authorized, or Illegal (Similar to PSP). o.O | |
Homebrew being illegal on any console pisses me off. The PSP being no exception. The only portable I would develop for, due to it's excellent controls.
I don't really like the 360 due to it's laughable lifespan, but supporting Indie developers = thumbs up over and over again until my thumb falls off. | |
Vic Rattlehead wrote:
Homebrew being illegal on any console pisses me off. The PSP being no exception. The only portable I would develop for, due to it's excellent controls. I support development and high five over and over until my wrist spontaneously explodes. And yeah, I will agree with you. I love the ability to take a console and modify it to your pleasure, as long as there is no profit. Things like modding help a corporation see it's flaws or possible new features. I do like the PSP, but it's uncomfortable for playing after some time. I do own a PSP (Sadly, I lost the charger... >_> otherwise it would be my 24/7 Instant Messenger [Using Homebrew of Course. ;) ] and I can't get a new one anytime soon due to lack of money. v.v) That's one key thing that turns me off about the 360, it has it's potential, but it's possibilities are shot down completely with it's durability. Not to mention, it's quite annoying having that super green glow and noisy fans. Try playing a game to intentionally scare yourself and it doesn't happen often with a glowing green light in front of you and the noise generated kind of snaps you back into reality. The good old days of playing Halo 2 on the original X Box and fighting The Flood for your very first time... | |