Which Console? - Page 6

Haly · 13-12-2008, 18:47

I'd get some points

2100 points usually cost about £16 (can be cheaper, but just an average price for a guide for you), you can buy points through the console but it's slightly more expensive.

Trial XBLA games are free to download and worth a go so you know what to expect

Oh and despite playing PGR3 and Forza 2, I have yet to own a wheel so not crucial but can be handy.

Daz · 13-12-2008, 19:24

There's something about console deals at Zavvi on hotukd. I'm on my phone so excuse the lack of links

Mark · 13-12-2008, 19:26

Thanks all, though I'm not sure Woolies will have any offers left - looked almost like someone had ransacked the local one.

Later.

I'll re-check HUKD before I go in because it seems prices are all over the place atm.

Davey_Pitch · 13-12-2008, 20:33

I personally wouldn't recommend Forza 2. It's a very serious racing simulator and although it does have a good learning curve as JSB says, it's very unforgiving and mistakes can mean you lose a race (though you can switch on a number of assists to make things easier for you). Without wanting to sound harsh (though I'm sure you'll know I don't mean to be), if your reactions aren't as sharp in respect to visual cues, then Forza might simply end up with you crashing a lot. You may be better with a game like Flatout where crashing is positively encouraged at times!

Metalface Mark · 13-12-2008, 21:09

Im really tempted by a 3rd Ps3 (sold my previous 2 cos they never got played). The price at argos is great, £276 delivered with resistance 2, little big planet and motorstorm 2, dual shock 3 and 80gb.

Whether it would get much play is another matter though, my xbox is looking lonely on my shelf on its own though, i need to get something at the other side of it to make the sideboard look better :P

Mark · 14-12-2008, 03:37

OK, checked HUKD now. The reason for these deals at Zavvi is simple:

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle5327650.ece

They're in a whole world of ****. They can't get more stock because EUK is gone, and they're so in debt to EUK that I doubt anyone else will touch them. So it looks like we'll be saying Bye bye Zavvi very soon.

So, the question is what would that do to any warranty claim given their tendency to break?

Didn't get chance to speak to anyone about it here tonight, but if it's looking likely I'd lose warranty cover that's going to be a deal-breaker anyway.

Davey_Pitch · 14-12-2008, 05:24

All warranty claims can go direct through MS for free (assuming it's the RROD problem everyone else gets), so you'll be fine there

Mark · 14-12-2008, 10:20

Yeah, fair point about the RROD issue.

Daz · 14-12-2008, 11:16

MS support were pretty good even before the RROD warranty extention. My first 360 was DOA, but not a Red Ring job, ans MS took it no question. Iirc, it's 12 month proper warranty, and 3 years specifically for RROD.

leowyatt · 14-12-2008, 13:06

Seems Zavi are doing arcade, 4 games + extra controller for £129 though not sure if it has already been mentioned

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13-12-2008, 18:47	#51
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I'd get some points 2100 points usually cost about £16 (can be cheaper, but just an average price for a guide for you), you can buy points through the console but it's slightly more expensive. Trial XBLA games are free to download and worth a go so you know what to expect Oh and despite playing PGR3 and Forza 2, I have yet to own a wheel so not crucial but can be handy. __________________ Halycopter

13-12-2008, 19:24	#52
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	There's something about console deals at Zavvi on hotukd. I'm on my phone so excuse the lack of links __________________ apt-get moo

13-12-2008, 20:33	#54
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	I personally wouldn't recommend Forza 2. It's a very serious racing simulator and although it does have a good learning curve as JSB says, it's very unforgiving and mistakes can mean you lose a race (though you can switch on a number of assists to make things easier for you). Without wanting to sound harsh (though I'm sure you'll know I don't mean to be), if your reactions aren't as sharp in respect to visual cues, then Forza might simply end up with you crashing a lot. You may be better with a game like Flatout where crashing is positively encouraged at times! __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

13-12-2008, 21:09	#55
Metalface Mark Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 240	Im really tempted by a 3rd Ps3 (sold my previous 2 cos they never got played). The price at argos is great, £276 delivered with resistance 2, little big planet and motorstorm 2, dual shock 3 and 80gb. Whether it would get much play is another matter though, my xbox is looking lonely on my shelf on its own though, i need to get something at the other side of it to make the sideboard look better :P __________________

13-12-2008, 19:26	#53
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Thanks all, though I'm not sure Woolies will have any offers left - looked almost like someone had ransacked the local one. Later. I'll re-check HUKD before I go in because it seems prices are all over the place atm.

14-12-2008, 03:37	#56
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	OK, checked HUKD now. The reason for these deals at Zavvi is simple: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/to...cle5327650.ece They're in a whole world of ****. They can't get more stock because EUK is gone, and they're so in debt to EUK that I doubt anyone else will touch them. So it looks like we'll be saying Bye bye Zavvi very soon. So, the question is what would that do to any warranty claim given their tendency to break? Didn't get chance to speak to anyone about it here tonight, but if it's looking likely I'd lose warranty cover that's going to be a deal-breaker anyway.

14-12-2008, 05:24	#57
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	All warranty claims can go direct through MS for free (assuming it's the RROD problem everyone else gets), so you'll be fine there __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

14-12-2008, 10:20	#58
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yeah, fair point about the RROD issue.

14-12-2008, 11:16	#59
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	MS support were pretty good even before the RROD warranty extention. My first 360 was DOA, but not a Red Ring job, ans MS took it no question. Iirc, it's 12 month proper warranty, and 3 years specifically for RROD. __________________ apt-get moo

14-12-2008, 13:06	#60
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	Seems Zavi are doing arcade, 4 games + extra controller for £129 though not sure if it has already been mentioned __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"