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General and Gaming => Modern Video Games => Topic started by: htimreimer on June 05, 2012, 05:03:29 am
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all i have to say is it the wii u but you need a expensive tablet
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Well, that was vague. All I can say is, do you think the price of controllers is bad now?
Hell Sony and Microsoft actually have Nintendo beat with controller prices this generation, when you think about it. I'm also not counting the Move and Kinect. Since they wern't part of the plan originally.
360 wireless $49.99
PS3 wireless $59.99
Wii Remote $29.99
Nunchuck $19.99
Motion Pus (Required for some games) $19.99
I can't wait to see the ungodly price they slap to that monstrocity they cooked up this time. It's time to do away with the gimmiks and gadgets folks. When the controller costs every bit as much as a new game, or in the Wii Us case (more than likely) half the price of the system. Something isn't right
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Despite spending so much time talking about it at their conference, we really don't know much about SmartGlass, other than it requires an up-to-date tablet.
I think it's cool that they're trying to do combine all their different products (Windows 8, tablet apps, Windows Phone, Xbox) into a sort of massive seamless service, but it's kinda worthless to most people.... right? And yeah, the whole "let's copy the Wii U but with a super expensive tablet instead of a probably cheap controller" part was rather laughable.
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Despite spending so much time talking about it at their conference, we really don't know much about SmartGlass, other than it requires an up-to-date tablet.
I think it's cool that they're trying to do combine all their different products (Windows 8, tablet apps, Windows Phone, Xbox) into a sort of massive seamless service, but it's kinda worthless to most people.... right? And yeah, the whole "let's copy the Wii U but with a super expensive tablet instead of a probably cheap controller" part was rather laughable.
the massive seamless service is cool but windows 8 is crap and windows phone is good but i rather have android phone or iphone plus this mss probably won't be compatible with windows 7 ,android or iphone
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In all honesty, if I get a new console next gen, it looks like I'm hopping back to Nintendo. ha
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In all honesty, if I get a new console next gen, it looks like I'm hopping back to Nintendo. ha
Seems like the logical choice so far, what with Sony not having a new console announced this year (which means they'll announce it next year and release it in 2014), and Microsoft being happy with the 360 it seems.
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
you have to use it to know why it crap
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I think it's cool that they're trying to do combine all their different products (Windows 8, tablet apps, Windows Phone, Xbox) into a sort of massive seamless service, but it's kinda worthless to most people.... right? And yeah, the whole "let's copy the Wii U but with a super expensive tablet instead of a probably cheap controller" part was rather laughable.
I don't think the point is to make people go out and buy a tablet it's to allow people who already have one the opportunity to use it with their Xbox. I don't own a tablet but I would rather buy a $300 device that I can use for other things besides just gaming than a $75(I'm guessing) controller that I can only use for games. I thought that the presenter said that it would work with Android as well as Windows phones.
I think that it has potential if it's used correctly but then I think the same thing about Kinect and that hasn't been used as well as it could be. I want to see manuals pull up on my phone, maps, hints and tips after I day, links to U-tube videos showing you how to beat a level, commentary from the director of the movie as you watch a Netflix movie.... All of this could be down with a smart phone or tablet.
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In all honesty, if I get a new console next gen, it looks like I'm hopping back to Nintendo. ha
This looks like the logical choice atm. I have always hated Xbox systems. Crappy controllers and more time wasted by the company supporting online FPS bullshit. I love Playstation systems but it looks like they arent adding anything new this year. And lately they have been trying to compete with Microsoft on the stupid FPS shit. The lack of serious JRPGs on any system makes me sad anyhow.
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
you have to use it to know why it crap
Somehow I expected that kind of answer. Stock MS trashing just because its MS. Anyway...
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
you have to use it to know why it crap
Somehow I expected that kind of answer. Stock MS trashing just because its MS. Anyway...
i have use windows sense windows 95 so i am not trashing microsoft just because its microsoft but windows 8 is just crap
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
you have to use it to know why it crap
Somehow I expected that kind of answer. Stock MS trashing just because its MS. Anyway...
i have use windows sense windows 95 so i am not trashing microsoft just because its microsoft but windows 8 is just crap
Windows 8 is designed to be used with a tablet... are you using it on a tablet?
It is a poor replacement to windows 7 if using a Desktop/Laptop. Although it does run games better for the most part.
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In all honesty, if I get a new console next gen, it looks like I'm hopping back to Nintendo. ha
This looks like the logical choice atm. I have always hated Xbox systems. Crappy controllers and more time wasted by the company supporting online FPS bullshit. I love Playstation systems but it looks like they arent adding anything new this year. And lately they have been trying to compete with Microsoft on the stupid FPS shit. The lack of serious JRPGs on any system makes me sad anyhow.
The Wii U Pro Controller looks a lot like the Xbox 360 gamepad. The only big difference is the placement of the second stick. In any case, the Wii U is the easy choice not to get for myself since I hardly use the Wii. That was the first Nintendo console I ever purchased but I find it difficult to enjoy Nintendo games, guess it's more for people that grew up on Nintendo platforms.
I don't really have anything to say in regards to the topic of this thread ;) (never owned a smartphone or tablet and have no desire to)
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
you have to use it to know why it crap
Somehow I expected that kind of answer. Stock MS trashing just because its MS. Anyway...
i have use windows sense windows 95 so i am not trashing microsoft just because its microsoft but windows 8 is just crap
Windows 8 is designed to be used with a tablet
and that's the problem tablets are just a fad
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windows 8 is crap
what information do you have to base this on? are you running the Consumer Preview?
you have to use it to know why it crap
Somehow I expected that kind of answer. Stock MS trashing just because its MS. Anyway...
i have use windows sense windows 95 so i am not trashing microsoft just because its microsoft but windows 8 is just crap
Windows 8 is designed to be used with a tablet
and that's the problem tablets are just a fad
I don't think tablets are a fad. I think that they will change dramatically over the next few years, but I think the concept is here to stay. I love my Kindle Fire, I use it not only for reading and for watching things when I have a break, but also for easily pulling up GameFaqs if I'm stuck in a spot on a game. It's really become part of my daily life, and I know many others who feel the same way.
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Sorry, but as someone in the IT industry who has over 15 years experience programming on a variety of platforms and devices, both Windows and non-Windows based, I am reasonably sure as a person can be that tablets are NOT a fad. All the data regarding cap ex, developer community ecosystems, and other important metrics is publically available if you are interested in learning why it's not going anywhere.
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I agree that tablets aren't a fad, but I don't think they'll ever be a replacement for a good desktop/laptop PC.
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I agree that tablets aren't a fad, but I don't think they'll ever be a replacement for a good desktop/laptop PC.
I think that eventually they will become the norm in some way, I think they will need a keyboard before that happens though. The laptop and desktop will always have a place for some people but the average household will just have tablets.
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I agree that tablets aren't a fad, but I don't think they'll ever be a replacement for a good desktop/laptop PC.
I think that eventually they will become the norm in some way, I think they will need a keyboard before that happens though. The laptop and desktop will always have a place for some people but the average household will just have tablets.
See, that's the thing. If Tablets get keyboards, then they're pretty much just laptops, and in that case they because rather useless to buy since laptops do the same thing but better.
Tablets, as they are, will probably remain for quite a while. I don't see them changing much for the foreseeable future beyond getting stronger, but I do think they're here to stay.
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I agree that tablets aren't a fad, but I don't think they'll ever be a replacement for a good desktop/laptop PC.
I think that eventually they will become the norm in some way, I think they will need a keyboard before that happens though. The laptop and desktop will always have a place for some people but the average household will just have tablets.
See, that's the thing. If Tablets get keyboards, then they're pretty much just laptops, and in that case they because rather useless to buy since laptops do the same thing but better.
Tablets, as they are, will probably remain for quite a while. I don't see them changing much for the foreseeable future beyond getting stronger, but I do think they're here to stay.
I have my Kindle Fire, so no keyboard, but Ronalopolis has an Asus Transformer that he takes back and forth to work. Although it certainly doesn't replace his desktop, the laptop is certainly used much less.
The Asus Transformer has a keyboard that can be clipped on to the bottom for typing. So there are even tablets already on the scene that are attempting to edge in on the laptop market.
(http://oldgoatguide.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer.jpg)
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I actually also have a keyboard for my tablet, it's USB and it also acts as a case, pretty nice... Though my tablet is terrible, it's a refurb of sorts (Super Pad 3) that I only use when I do longer gaming sessions and I want to use MSN without having to sit at the computer. For me, if I had a laptop (my laptop has been broken for years), it would get a lot more use than my tablet, and I'd use it for the same thing.
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I agree that tablets aren't a fad, but I don't think they'll ever be a replacement for a good desktop/laptop PC.
They arent supposed to be replacements. I bought my iPad to help me with a lot of things, but I didn't buy it to develop software on, or write project plans.
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Onlive has been doing this for the last two years. Xbox SmartGlass technology has already been done, there behind and need to catch up.
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Onlive has been doing this for the last two years. Xbox SmartGlass technology has already been done, there behind and need to catch up.
Thanks for pulling the thread back on topic ha. I am actually really curious to see what all they do with SmartGlass. The E3 presser didn't really impress me but some of the hands on demos they showed off after did. When I get into a game, I really like to get into it. All the companion material that devs can make for a game could be really cool. I also like the idea of using my smart phone as a mouse and text entry for surfing and controller media on my 360.
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Thanks for pulling the thread back on topic ha. I am actually really curious to see what all they do with SmartGlass. The E3 presser didn't really impress me but some of the hands on demos they showed off after did. When I get into a game, I really like to get into it. All the companion material that devs can make for a game could be really cool. I also like the idea of using my smart phone as a mouse and text entry for surfing and controller media on my 360.
After looking at a few more videos on the SmartGlass I think your right, there's more to it than I thought.
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I saw an ad foe the new Sherlock Holmes Bluray that does pretty much what SmartGlass does so I guess MS weren't the only ones with this idea.
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i heard that smart glass is coming to ios and android but not at launch and it could take up to year which brings me to the question are you willing to switch to a windows phone or tablet to use it
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i heard that smart glass is coming to ios and android but not at launch and it could take up to year which brings me to the question are you willing to switch to a windows phone or tablet to use it
For me, no way. I'm an Android girl all the way, and it's going to take a lot to sway me to competitors.