The Video Game Thread

[obucard]

Have we figured out which console is best yet?

The flame war is still ongoing.

[Cronos]

Have we figured out which console is best yet?

Yes, the PS3.

[cardsfansince82]

Have we figured out which console is best yet?

DreamCast.

[InvincibleCakeEater]

Have we figured out which console is best yet?

DreamCast.

Sega Saturn 4lyfe

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[PujolJunkie]

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[TAZ]

Have we figured out which console is best yet?

A buddy calls his ex-wife "XBOX", I think that wins...



or loses...

[obucard]

Have we figured out which console is best yet?

A buddy calls his ex-wife "XBOX", I think that wins...



or loses...

[Michael]

Guys Peggle is a must buy. It's easily the best casual strategy game I've played since Tetris. For 10 bucks you can't go wrong.

[Michael]

Rumor: Xbox Natal is Actually Microsoft's Next Console

Yes, there will be a new Xbox console next fall.

However, the new console won't just be an Xbox 360 with a camera, though -- we've heard it will be considered a new platform and carry a new name (Xbox Natal?). It's not clear what sort of upgrades we might see, but some have suggested it will be an slight upgrade of the current Xbox 360 technology. Current Xbox 360 games would be playable on it, but future games would be able to take advantage of the added muscle. Similar to what we see in the PC space, games played on the more advanced Xbox would look or perform better, but publishers will still be able to support owners of both systems. Some developers have complained that they've already maxed out the Xbox 360; perhaps this will give them room to expand.

Make no mistake, we wouldn't be talking about the sort of hardware leap we've seen with Xbox (or most other) platforms in the past, and we're not talking about Microsoft ending one console cycle and starting another. We're talking about an evolution of the Xbox 360; similar hardware but upgraded, repackaged, and rebranded. It's actually not that unlike what Nintendo did with the Wii, where it essentially took the GameCube hardware, stuck in motion controls, and successfully relaunched it. The new Xbox console is said to be aimed directly at a mainstream audience -- and will launch before Nintendo is able to release its Wii HD.

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It's an interesting idea. Having two sku's play the same game, but with different performance. My guess by fall 2010 MS could 2x-3x the 360's power and include the natal for around 250-300. I'd most likely buy it.