Tarrantino
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Right im going to be purchasing one of the above consoles within the next two weeks and i really cant be arsed to look about to find out what i wanna know 
Basically, Do all of the above play dvds and i know im about to open a massive can of worms here, but overall, price wise and everything which is the better option? I dont really sit at home playing a computer all the time, just the ocasional game or Fifa etc.
Usefull comments welcome, thanks 
[Edited on 27-03-2007 by Tarrantino]
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Marc
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Wii doesn't play DVD's. You also won't get hold of one from a store for less than £300 as they get in limited stock. You will get one off eBay for around £200 though.
Que Stcheven and Topshot...
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Nath
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360 if you aren't hardcore as it's financially the best option.
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Baz-Zico
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Its really personal opinion mate, Im selling my Wii on ebay at the moment, had a 360 for a week n sold it, and now have a ps3
[Edited on 27-03-2007 by TheScotsman]
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dave17
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Wii - wont play dvds, and no use playing Fifa etc on one
360 - reasonable price for a good machine, wide range of games. Can get a HD DVD add on drive if you wish.
PS3 - Heavy price tag but get a Blu-Ray player included in the machine. Not so many games out at the moment, majority are copies of ones designed for the 360.
So if you want bang per buck, then go for the 360, if you want to live lavish and are bothered about having a High Definition DVD drive, then consider the PS3
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topshot_2k
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Xbox 360 core package would prob fit your bill then. only 199 quid.
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--Dave--
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agree with Dave.
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by dave17
Wii - no use playing Fifa etc on one
Why not?
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ssj_kakarot
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you can get normal pads on the wii aswell you know not every game has to use the wiimote
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dave17
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
quote:
Originally posted by dave17
Wii - no use playing Fifa etc on one
Why not?
The Wii remote isnt really built for it is it, plus the GFX and online capabilities are far superior on the 360/PS3
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Tarrantino
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whats the difference between the xbox 360 core and premium pack then?
Also im not totally clued up but will a dvd work in a blu-ray player then?
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ssj_kakarot
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quote:
Originally posted by dave17
quote:
Originally posted by Marc
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Originally posted by dave17
Wii - no use playing Fifa etc on one
Why not?
The Wii remote isnt really built for it is it, plus the GFX and online capabilities are far superior on the 360/PS3
yup buy you can use the normal gamecube pad on a lot of the games
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ssj_kakarot
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quote:
Originally posted by Tarrantino
whats the difference between the xbox 360 core and premium pack then?
Also im not totally clued up but will a dvd work in a blu-ray player then?
er harddrive, headset, wireless controller free month xbox live nothing to important. yes dvd will work in blu-ray.
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dave17
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quote:
Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
you can get normal pads on the wii aswell you know not every game has to use the wiimote
But then you have to pay more for something you get as standard with a PS3/360
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ssj_kakarot
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gamecube pads can be had for like 99p but your right about the online and the gfx not that its ugly to look at just obviously not as good as the other consoles.
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Marc
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You saved on the price of the console though  (Providing you didn't pay over the odds obviously )
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dave17
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quote:
Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
quote:
Originally posted by Tarrantino
whats the difference between the xbox 360 core and premium pack then?
Also im not totally clued up but will a dvd work in a blu-ray player then?
er harddrive, headset, wireless controller free month xbox live nothing to important. yes dvd will work in blu-ray.
Hard drive (so you can save your games & download content on live)
Ethernet Cable (to connect to internet)
Wireless Controller (1000000% better than wired)
Free month live subscription
HD cable (view games in high definition via component)
Chrome dvd faceplate
Headset so you can talk online to other players
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Tarrantino
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Im really in two minds now, Xbox 360 premium or PS3! Price wise the Xbox smacks it, but how soon will it be before the PS3 drops in price? Im assuming it will be a while.
Also will a normal dvd deffo work on a ps3 cos ive just been told by a collegue that only blu-ray discs will work
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dave17
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Originally posted by ssj_kakarot
gamecube pads can be had for like 99p but your right about the online and the gfx not that its ugly to look at just obviously not as good as the other consoles.
There is a huge difference between a gamecube pad and a PS3/360 pad though isnt there
Im not putting down the Wii, i want one. Was going to get one for my bday but chose money instead because of holidays etc. I will get one when they are easy to get hold of though.
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Marc
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Dave go on You Tube and download the Zelda videos 
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dave17
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quote:
Originally posted by Tarrantino
Im really in two minds now, Xbox 360 premium or PS3! Price wise the Xbox smacks it, but how soon will it be before the PS3 drops in price? Im assuming it will be a while.
Also will a normal dvd deffo work on a ps3 cos ive just been told by a collegue that only blu-ray discs will work
1st off, do you have a HDTV? Will you be getting one?
If no to BOTH those questions, then the 360 is for you. The reason the PS3 is so expensive is because you are getting the Bue-ray player. If you were to get the premium 360 and the HD DVD player youll end up with similar prices.
AFAIK the BluRay player plays normal dvds, and soon they are updating the firmware to upscale regular DVDs to HD resolutions.
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Tarrantino
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Yes i will be purchasing a HDTV at the same time of purchasing a new console.
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Tarrantino
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will you be able to play online on the ps3 like the xbox?
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dave17
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Well it really is down to you, 360 is already developed and has some amazing games coming out, and you have the choice or purchasing a HD DVD player.
Or you can have the PS3 which has less games, but will obviously release more over time. The PS3 is rumoured not to have all its 'special' titles anymore, GTA5/MGS etc.
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dave17
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quote:
Originally posted by Tarrantino
will you be able to play online on the ps3 like the xbox?
Yes, but people say the interface isnt as easy to use and is long winded. Obviously there will be more players on the xbox interface, due to it being out longer.
Its also worth noting you have to pay £40 a year for the xbox subscription, the PS3s is free, but i suppose you get what you pay for.
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