40 GB does have it's advantages

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Strubes

Ok, so you're not getting backwards compatibility....big deal. You can buy a PS2 for $80 now if you really need to play PS2 games. The new 40 GB PS3 gives some good perks to new owners.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/10/30/40gb-ps3s-run-cooler-quieter-use-less-energy/

A report from German site Computer Base reveals that consumers giving up backward compatibility on their 40GB PS3s are at least getting something in return. The new systems utilize the new 65nm version of the Cell processor, reducing the power usage from 200 watts to 135 and further limiting the heat and noise the system gives off.

With both the Xbox 360 and PS3 now having the cheaper, more efficient 65nm CPUs integrated into their designs, the race to 45nm can truly begin. After that? We're predicting microscopic quantum CPUs.
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MegaDrive20XX said:
Not too bad, it's a nice gesture. Funniest thing is, my 80GB is more silent than my 360 still lol
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Yeah, the 360 is really loud. But it's also never overheated for me so I guess that means the fans are working. ;)
 
Mai Valentine said:
Yeah, the 360 is really loud. But it's also never overheated for me so I guess that means the fans are working. ;)
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Yeah but my past 3 models are EASY BAKE OVENS! lol
 
MegaDrive20XX said:
Not too bad, it's a nice gesture. Funniest thing is, my 80GB is more silent than my 360 still lol
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meh.. they are BOTH almost as loud as a Dreamcast... very close.

I didn't get the smaller chipped version of the Xbox360 or Ps3. Hard to say if you will see any benefit in the lower power consumption. Irregardless... give me one that has full backward compatibtility and I'll deal with the noise no problems...

†B†V† :hat
 
The PS3 doesn't have any noise...it's seriously silent as all can be...maybe you saw a bad version or something. :lol

I have the 60 GB though, and right now, it's my favorite system out of the three. :D
 
Strubes said:
The PS3 doesn't have any noise...it's seriously silent as all can be...maybe you saw a bad version or something. :lol

I have the 60 GB though, and right now, it's my favorite system out of the three. :D
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It's nice looking... it is a little loud...

Beyond that, It's not getting a lot of play. Accessories for the systems are a rip off too.

†B†V† :hat
 
Oh come on..I know you'll disagree cause you're a Nintendo fan, but the only way you can have fun with the Nintendo is offline multiplayer right now, and that costs another Wii-mote and nunchuck, not to mention the Wii-points that are crazy ripoffs.

I do, however, think that you've got a bad PS3 model. Mine makes no noise at all. Mine's getting alot of play because....

Ratchet and Clank
Heavenly Sword
Assassins Creed (tomorrow)
Untold Legends
the games you can buy for the EXACT price rather than some points system.

We'll just have to agree to disagree.

P.S., what accessories are you talking about? You can use ANY blu-tooth headset, in which mine was a meager $20. Also, you can use a USB to charge your controllers. I'm confused.
 
Strubes brings up something that is bothering me about the modern gaming age. i hate online play

yes, i said it, i hate it. it is becoming to much of a "necessity" these days, so much that games are recieving lower scores if they dont have it. i think that is garbage. gaming is about having a bunch of friends in the same room yelling at each other, not sitting alone on your couch, saying into your mic "do you guys have the flag?" every so often. back in the 16 bit SNES/Genesis days, and even the N64/PSone days, it didnt matter. we liked games for what they are. we didnt give OoT a lower score because it didnt have online play.

i miss those days

because your actually dissing the Wii because of lack of online play
 
Hinesmdc said:
Strubes brings up something that is bothering me about the modern gaming age. i hate online play

yes, i said it, i hate it. it is becoming to much of a "necessity" these days, so much that games are recieving lower scores if they dont have it. i think that is garbage. gaming is about having a bunch of friends in the same room yelling at each other, not sitting alone on your couch, saying into your mic "do you guys have the flag?" every so often. back in the 16 bit SNES/Genesis days, and even the N64/PSone days, it didnt matter. we liked games for what they are. we didnt give OoT a lower score because it didnt have online play.

i miss those days

because your actually dissing the Wii because of lack of online play
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U may not like it but a majority of gamers now want it. Just saying. Todays gamers are lazy, they just want instant gratification from games not just sit down and enjoy them...
 
I agree with Hines somewhat. I game shouldn't be criticized, just because they have no online, but I think online is fun, and worthwhile, provided it's done right.
 
Fr0dus Maximus said:
U may not like it but a majority of gamers now want it. Just saying. Todays gamers are lazy, they just want instant gratification from games not just sit down and enjoy them...
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What's your opinion on the matter?
 
Homicidal Cherry53 said:
I agree with Hines somewhat. I game shouldn't be criticized, just because they have no online, but I think online is fun, and worthwhile, provided it's done right.
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I agree with him too its just sad that the ones that don't care about online are being overshadowed by the ones that want instant gratification and online. Plus most of the time the online sucks just cause its tacked on just to make the developers more money.
 
Hinesmdc said:
Strubes brings up something that is bothering me about the modern gaming age. i hate online play

yes, i said it, i hate it. it is becoming to much of a "necessity" these days, so much that games are recieving lower scores if they dont have it. i think that is garbage. gaming is about having a bunch of friends in the same room yelling at each other, not sitting alone on your couch, saying into your mic "do you guys have the flag?" every so often. back in the 16 bit SNES/Genesis days, and even the N64/PSone days, it didnt matter. we liked games for what they are. we didnt give OoT a lower score because it didnt have online play.

i miss those days

because your actually dissing the Wii because of lack of online play
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