Which Console? - Page 4

Haly · 12-12-2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

Controversy! I used to agree with you, but after playing stuff like Mass Effect, Fable 2 and Fallout 3 I'm starting to swing the other way now.

I love Fable 2, Mass Effect was disappointing for me (although that wasn't down to the combat system). I can't get into Fallout 3 but I'm determined to try :/
However I was never overly keen on Oblivion so that probably doesn't help!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abooie

I agree with Haly and it's why Eternal Sonata sucked

OI

It was good!

Desmo · 12-12-2008, 15:21

I have to say I agree with MB & Leo and go with option 3.

Whilst the 360 is great, I think you'll run out of things to do on it very quickly. Whist you can grab Uno and board games, etc, it's not really the cheap option for playing a few small games.

leowyatt · 12-12-2008, 15:56

The 360 will stay cheap for the next few weeks easily. What I want to see in your original post Mark is the games you want on the 360

that way you can see if it is worth getting one. If there are only 3-4 games then I'd say it wouldn't really be worth it.

Haly · 12-12-2008, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by leowyatt

The 360 will stay cheap for the next few weeks easily. What I want to see in your original post Mark is the games you want on the 360

that way you can see if it is worth getting one. If there are only 3-4 games then I'd say it wouldn't really be worth it.

Mark · 12-12-2008, 19:55

Xbox360 Premium/60GB £127.22. That's just bonkers (Arcade should be that price). I nearly said yes there and then - but I was good, for once. I'll be researching like mad when I get back to the hotel but for now would appreciate any suggestions at the easy (to play) end of the scale. Not bothered how old but for now please no RPGs - those can come later.

Thanks for your continued patience.

PS - If it still works I have a code for 3 months free game rental. I would use that to experiment.

Aboobie · 12-12-2008, 20:54

Have a look at some of Rare's titles:

Banjo Kazooie
Kameo
Viva Pinata

Also have a look at Fable 2; it's my wife's favourite and easy to play. Certainly not a hardcore rpg.

Mark · 12-12-2008, 22:38

Kameo. Now there's a game I do know about.

Will check out the others now I'm online again (though it's not particulatly comfortable here so don't know how much I'll do tonight).

Thanks.

Mark · 13-12-2008, 00:19

Given IGN my best shot under the conditions - just scanning the game categories and trying to spot a few obvious candidates.

All the above seem like reasonable starters for 10. There's all the old favourites on XBLA from Chess to Bejeweled that I'd play. Several have PC equivalents but I really feel I need to take time out from the PC - sitting on forums pressing F5 for hours in the hope someone posts something interesting is really not a good thing (that's a slight exaggeration btw but still based on reality).

I'm starting to think the best approach mght be to accept a few recommendations from you wonderful lot and jump in at the deep end. If it works, I get more of the same. If it doesn't, I sell up and move on. Does that make sense?

Alternatively, I just need a definitive no and put this to bed to save all you lot going insane.

NokkonWud · 13-12-2008, 00:39

Well the LoveFilm 3 month trials are very handy

.

Mark · 13-12-2008, 00:56

Tesco in this case, but same difference as it's run by the same people.

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12-12-2008, 15:21	#32
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I have to say I agree with MB & Leo and go with option 3. Whilst the 360 is great, I think you'll run out of things to do on it very quickly. Whist you can grab Uno and board games, etc, it's not really the cheap option for playing a few small games. __________________

12-12-2008, 15:56	#33
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	The 360 will stay cheap for the next few weeks easily. What I want to see in your original post Mark is the games you want on the 360 that way you can see if it is worth getting one. If there are only 3-4 games then I'd say it wouldn't really be worth it. __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

12-12-2008, 20:54	#36
Aboobie Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverley Posts: 749	Have a look at some of Rare's titles: Banjo Kazooie Kameo Viva Pinata Also have a look at Fable 2; it's my wife's favourite and easy to play. Certainly not a hardcore rpg. __________________

13-12-2008, 00:39	#39
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	Well the LoveFilm 3 month trials are very handy . __________________

12-12-2008, 19:55	#35
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Xbox360 Premium/60GB £127.22. That's just bonkers (Arcade should be that price). I nearly said yes there and then - but I was good, for once. I'll be researching like mad when I get back to the hotel but for now would appreciate any suggestions at the easy (to play) end of the scale. Not bothered how old but for now please no RPGs - those can come later. Thanks for your continued patience. PS - If it still works I have a code for 3 months free game rental. I would use that to experiment.

12-12-2008, 22:38	#37
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Kameo. Now there's a game I do know about. Will check out the others now I'm online again (though it's not particulatly comfortable here so don't know how much I'll do tonight). Thanks.

13-12-2008, 00:19	#38
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Given IGN my best shot under the conditions - just scanning the game categories and trying to spot a few obvious candidates. All the above seem like reasonable starters for 10. There's all the old favourites on XBLA from Chess to Bejeweled that I'd play. Several have PC equivalents but I really feel I need to take time out from the PC - sitting on forums pressing F5 for hours in the hope someone posts something interesting is really not a good thing (that's a slight exaggeration btw but still based on reality). I'm starting to think the best approach mght be to accept a few recommendations from you wonderful lot and jump in at the deep end. If it works, I get more of the same. If it doesn't, I sell up and move on. Does that make sense? Alternatively, I just need a definitive no and put this to bed to save all you lot going insane.

13-12-2008, 00:56	#40
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Tesco in this case, but same difference as it's run by the same people.