May 16, 200619 yr I agree, Darque was a bit off. I find the typical console life expectancy to be 5 years. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it really freaking matter if it's 5 or 6? The point is that consoles are a better value and have longer use before you have to "upgrade" and the fact PC developers are always pushing (always always always) for higher and higher specs each game they make means the target audience keeps getting smaller and smaller
May 16, 200619 yr No. Inaccurate information. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And you're basing that on what exactly? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And you're basing that on what exactly? Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
May 16, 200619 yr Hey, I am just a typical consumer of goods. I look for value when I buy a major electronic device and a PC has more value than a console. Always have and always will. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Roflmaocopterspiraldance... typical? umm... no.
May 16, 200619 yr No. Inaccurate information. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And you're basing that on what exactly? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And you're basing that on what exactly? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'd answer, but the post would probably just magically disappear. "
May 16, 200619 yr Screw you, my 3000$ computer can use Word. Can your stupid PS2 do that? (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
May 16, 200619 yr Screw you, my 3000$ computer can use Word. Can your stupid PS2 do that? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow, my 400 dollar computer can do that too And I bought a PS2, Gamecube and gobs of games for my 3k. So what are you playing on that beast? :ph34r:
May 16, 200619 yr I agree, Darque was a bit off. I find the typical console life expectancy to be 5 years. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does it really freaking matter if it's 5 or 6? The point is that consoles are a better value and have longer use before you have to "upgrade" and the fact PC developers are always pushing (always always always) for higher and higher specs each game they make means the target audience keeps getting smaller and smaller <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guess an emoticon for sarcasm was required. Sorry.
May 16, 200619 yr I guess an emoticon for sarcasm was required. Sorry. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oops I can usually catch sarcasm My bad, sorry about that
May 16, 200619 yr Curious Hades, what else do you use your computer for? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, there is to much to list. I use Office programs for various sundries I do desktop publishing for various things. I use my computer to watch television shows, listen to music, and the such. I use it as a photocopier thanks to a scanner and my printer. I got graphic editing tools that I use on a rare occasion. I use it for communications such as the Internet and teleconferencing for long distance PnP gaming on occasion. You can't do that on a console. Edited May 16, 200619 yr by Judge Hades
May 16, 200619 yr Curious Hades, what else do you use your computer for? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, there is to much to list. I use Office programs for various sundries I do desktop publishing for various things. I use my computer to watch television shows, listen to music, and the such. I use it as a photocopier thanks to a scanner and my printer. I got graphic editing tools that I use on a rare occasion. I use it for communications such as the Internet and teleconferencing for long distance PnP gaming on occasion. You can't do that on a console. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But, do you need to buy Radeon X700 Pro graphics cards to use that stuff?
May 16, 200619 yr No, but it helps. Especially when I am trying to learn how to use 3DMax type programs.
May 16, 200619 yr Didn't his comp cost him 600$? The ability to play games didn't add that much more. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
May 16, 200619 yr He'll still be able to use it as a photocopier, though. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
May 16, 200619 yr So for the price of a PS 3 or an X Box 360 with some games I can use all the software I had before and play the newer games that hasn't come out yet for the next 2 to 3 years. Siounds like a better investment than a lame console. EDIT: I just tone down the settings, Alan. No biggee. Edited May 16, 200619 yr by Judge Hades
May 16, 200619 yr I guess an emoticon for sarcasm was required. Sorry. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oops I can usually catch sarcasm My bad, sorry about that <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Some times it over steps the line. Hades was the life of the party. RIP You'll be missed.
May 16, 200619 yr He'll still be able to use it as a photocopier, though.He could still use a Pentium II as a photocopier as well. If you don't want windows XP and just want an internet explorer, you can get away with stuff that is practically 10 years old. Same goes for word processing.
May 16, 200619 yr So for the price of a PS 3 or an X Box 360 with some games I can use all the software I had before and play the newer games that hasn't come out yet for the next 2 to 3 years. Siounds like a better investment than a lame console. EDIT: I just tone down the settings, Alan. No biggee. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You don't have much to tone down.
May 16, 200619 yr He'll still be able to use it as a photocopier, though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh, and word!
May 16, 200619 yr However I am considering in saving up to get a full next gen PC system as being a PC gaming/multimedia machine and use my current computer a secondary device. Edited May 16, 200619 yr by Judge Hades
May 16, 200619 yr So, Hades, do you buy the latest graphics cards when they're just released? I could get a PS2 for little more than 100$ and catch on 5 yrs of console titles if I wanted. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
May 16, 200619 yr I just went for the gusto since I'm working and have near zero expenses. Plus, given school, I can declare some of it for taxes. Edited May 16, 200619 yr by alanschu
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