If they can get it to work it sounds like a good idea to me. This can only stop people from physically stealing the discs though. If they deactivate it when you buy it can't people just use DVD shrink and put it on the internet?
It's always good to have a nice install base. It's still nothing compared to the PS2. But with the price the way it is this is no surprise. I'm currently trying to decide if I should get a second 360 or a PS3.
I want to want a PS3 but other than Blu-Ray what does it have? I can count the number of games I want from it on one hand. I can pretty much count on Xboxes to break but now I'll have a backup. This install to hard drive feature makes the Xbox completely silent, it never bothered me before but now that I have it, I love it. I wonder if it prolongs the lifespan of the the 360 before I have to turn it in for repairs. Which is down to 1.5 to 2 weeks. (Recent experience from me and my friends)
With a second Xbox I wouldn't have to lug it up and down the stairs when I lose a fight for the bigger tv.
As for price, I'm looking at the $299.99, 60 GB 360 or the 399.99 PS3. I could plug in the Ethernet cord to my laptop and use it as wifi for the 360 so that's not an extra cost. I already have Xbox Live Gold. I would be missing the Blu-Ray though. Why can't sony just cut the freaking cost of the PS3? I guess they're determined to make a profit.
I'm not sure what I'll do. It's possible that half these console sales are from Xbox addicts like me, getting their second 360. Software sales will tell us soon enough.
sorry Kim_Naroz, the netflix movies will not come in high-def through the 360. Just standard def. Something about the streaming capacity. Maybe someday though, because apparently this can be upgraded. I wish I could give you a link but I forget where I read it.
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If they can get it to work it sounds like a good idea to me. This can only stop people from physically stealing the discs though. If they deactivate it when you buy it can't people just use DVD shrink and put it on the internet?
It's always good to have a nice install base. It's still nothing compared to the PS2. But with the price the way it is this is no surprise. I'm currently trying to decide if I should get a second 360 or a PS3.
I want to want a PS3 but other than Blu-Ray what does it have? I can count the number of games I want from it on one hand. I can pretty much count on Xboxes to break but now I'll have a backup. This install to hard drive feature makes the Xbox completely silent, it never bothered me before but now that I have it, I love it. I wonder if it prolongs the lifespan of the the 360 before I have to turn it in for repairs. Which is down to 1.5 to 2 weeks. (Recent experience from me and my friends)
With a second Xbox I wouldn't have to lug it up and down the stairs when I lose a fight for the bigger tv.
As for price, I'm looking at the $299.99, 60 GB 360 or the 399.99 PS3. I could plug in the Ethernet cord to my laptop and use it as wifi for the 360 so that's not an extra cost. I already have Xbox Live Gold. I would be missing the Blu-Ray though. Why can't sony just cut the freaking cost of the PS3? I guess they're determined to make a profit.
I'm not sure what I'll do. It's possible that half these console sales are from Xbox addicts like me, getting their second 360. Software sales will tell us soon enough.
Are you serious NewJerseyThomas? The new interface is sick!
Maybe they're trying to be realistic? John McCain can't raise his arms above his shoulders.
sorry Kim_Naroz, the netflix movies will not come in high-def through the 360. Just standard def. Something about the streaming capacity. Maybe someday though, because apparently this can be upgraded. I wish I could give you a link but I forget where I read it.
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