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I just want to put that on record before Microsoft buys out the rights to all of our brains in an attempt to monopolize creativity.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
But I suppose i should say something relevant to the article. i haven' bought a system since dreamcast (sega!) but the xbox 360 really intrigues me, Live and the media center capabilities stir latent geek in me. I hate MS but they seem to have a good product in their hands. e-props.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
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I think the sheer joy of playing multi-player games is gonna keep alot of people with Microsoft and add more. Creating another so called metaverse in cyber space and I might not ever leave the house, and my wife wont like that too much!
Just having great graphics isnt going to do it anymore like Nintendo has been saying. Here to innovation!]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/ It kinda gets to to seeming like as far as Sony and MS are concerned, it's more important to provide something (a feature, a service whatever) that's better than the others than it is to actually turn out a good product. It can be crappy and totally unapealing so long as the other companies offering is even crappier and LESS apealing.

I'm not saying the two new consoles won't delight and please people, but it just kinda seems like all they talk about is market dominance and how their product is 'better', not really how it is inately 'good'.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Well, maybe a better name. :p]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
I don't think the article was arguing console A vs. console B. The article was talking about what is happening in the overall console market and how MS is trying to fit into that. I thought it was pretty well-written, actually, and insightful. It pointed out how really none of the three manufacturers have all that clear an idea of how they're going to try to sell consumers on the next generation of systems - Nintendo maybe being the exception, but that's countered by the fact that they also sell the least number of systems. So I don't know what you take from that.

I'm starting to see and hear more and more rumblings about a general slowdown in the market, including articles like this. I'm starting to believe these rumblings too as I see huge numbers of used games sitting on shelves at game stores, even crowding out the new games, and I see people spending wads of money on HDTV's, leaving little money left over for a new game system (this is a Catch-22 - you can't fully enjoy an Xbox 360 or PS3 without an HDTV, but you're really asking a lot to try to get somebody to buy both an HDTV and a $300-$400 game system plus games in the span of a few short months). It's very similar to the situation we had in 1983/1984, with people just gravitating towards budgeting for other types of devices (in the former case, it was computers). I think a lot of people will be satisfied with what they currently have for a while longer, given their spending priorities right now.

I don't think there will ever be another crash of the magnitude of 1984, but I am one of those people that thinks we are seeing diminishing returns, there is a lot more competition for the entertainment dollar showing up, and consequently the uptake on the new systems will be slower than normal. The high costs of developing next-gen games will further consolidate the industry (this has been happening for a while already), and in the end I think it will end up a pretty disappointing next few years for all concerned.

No, I do not think MS, Sony or Nintendo will exit the business, and I do expect all of them to sell their fair share of systems. But there are just too many things working against this idea of blockbuster growth, and the fact that neither Sony nor MS can even seem to figure out how to promote their systems, or in fact what their systems even really *are*, is not really an encouraging sign.
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"The Xbox 360 may be able to recreate the laws of physics, but it can’t change the laws of logic: dedicated gaming machines aren’t likely to be purchased by consumers who don’t have a serious interest in games."

Did I miss something, actually, did this author miss something, namely E3? Because last I looked, Microsoft was touting this console's multimedia features AS MUCH as its gameplay features. I think that if you asked a MSFT exec if the XBOX 360 was a "dedicated gaming machine" he would laugh in your face. The author seems to be taking a stab at the console with undue reason here.

Secondly, I think saying:

"And by the time the tallies are totaled on the next generation, more consumers will likely be playing games on mobile phones than on all three major consoles combined." is ridiculous/naive/hyperbole/insane. Does anybody believe this? Not I.

Lastly, as a consumer and not an analyst (and as someone who used to work at circuit city), I think this author's predictions about future technologies are offbase or a stretch at best. Specifically, saying that HD TV's are "scarce"
is silly. According to a CE Ownership and Market Potential study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) published this year, 13% of American households own at least one HDTV. That's a pretty good amount, with adoption rates having doubled over the past 5 months.

Anyway, I just think this guy is a little cynical, maybe biased, or maybe downright naive. What does everyone else think?]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Tell that to my friend who bought both the 3DO and the TurboGrafx-16 ;-). Those companies were both out the door before he had any time to buy the games.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Honestly, in many, many discussions with non-"hardcore" gamers around here, many of them DO want a strictly gaming console. I don't know if its a surprise to anyone, but alot of people aren't interested in all the glitz and glammer and non-video game features offered by these next-gen systems. This isn't speculation or my personal opinion at all, this is what I've heard from the mouths of many people. Personally I think expanding what you can do with your console is pretty cool, but to expand your audience (to people who most likely are not intense gamers), you need to focus on the games.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Or something. It made more sense in my head.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/It is an article detailing the Xbox CPU and how it is designed for gaming.

Anyway, I have seen a lot of non-gamers on forums interested in Xbox360s network hub like features. People who wouldn't think of buy ing a console. I am not worried about the industry yet. It will stop growing eventually, but for now it is alive and kicking and I can't wait.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
I'm the first to say MS is far from perfect, but c'mon people. Shitting on someone (or something) just because you can is just a stupid complete waste of time. Incidentally, was there any worthwhile info n the piece, or was it comletely analysis? Maybe someone could synopsize?]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
I am personally looking forward to downloading Megaman 2 onto the Revolution and testing my skills on it again.

PS2 + XBox = n00bs]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
X-Box: Is and should focus on X-Box live and in "hey we're Microsoft so our our game consoles are basically computers.

PlayStation: Already does but focuses mainly on good entertainment and quality, plus they're trying to keep up with the competition.

Nintendo: Basicaly "Child's play"

In this age of advanced gameplay X-Box and PlayStation are about equally matched, sadly Nintendo is way last trying to keep up at a slow rate.

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Sony has the advantage of a huge installed base, both in terms of machines and software. It's the same advantage MS has in the computer world. It's hard to break that kind of inertia. MS has a chance if Sony doesn't get with the program with the online environment. If Sony does get aggressive in this area, MS will have a hard time unseating them, regardless of the technical specs of the respective machines.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Online gaming is fun, but I have a PC for that. And a whole media center for Xbox? Guess what? I already own a stereo, dvd player, etc. I want a gaming console to play games on. And the first time i'm playing online Halo and get a blue screen i'm tossing the thing into the trash.

/rant off]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
You bring up some interesting questions but I believe they are pretty easy to answer.

Marketing gaming features is a given and I think the console makers are covering this base. They have found other fruit though that is relatively low hanging in the other multimedia/networking features. These will also be exploited functionally and for marketing purposes.

In terms of the concept of the console as a loss-leader you ask again a very interesting question that may have an interesting answer. If Sony sells a console for ~$399 that is also a 1080p Blue-Ray player it will create an instant market for selling content and drive others to license Blue-Ray technology. I do not know to what extent it is true but I have freaquently read that the PS2 (or BS2 if you like) had a profound effect on the market for DVD movies. Something to think about. On the MSFT side things are a bit tricky but I still think they could make money on a loss-leader that encourages people to buy into the whole Media Center PC scheme. Remember that the 360 is only part of Media Center infrastructure...

Take care]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Yes, I also get annoyed by the industry definition of "hardcore" gamer. I'm an rpg guy and I dont play sports games. I also think FPS games(which are great if controls are good) are best played with mouse and keyboard. I hate playing an FPS with a controler.. Even if its analogue, it sucks.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
I went through that stage too... I wanted to run people over with cars, see people's heads explode, etc. But once the shock value wears off, the games for the most part are a) repetitive b) boring or c) repetitive and boring.

Now I'll admit I'm intrigued by the KillZone demo, just because of the look of it- but if it's all look and no fun, it's just a nice looking piece of junk.

I'm a casual gamer- I have had n64, gba, ps2, gamecube, and psp. I had fun playing Halo multiplayer on XBOX, but that's about all.

I'd pick Eternal Darkness or Viewtiful Joe over anything I played on PS2 or XBOX. Cause they were FUN.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
what to do??]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
i believe there is a plateau where graphics improvement becomes negligible over time, but i think that we are anywhere near that point.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Yes, that was a paraphrase.

Read over your comments slowly again. The only thing that says PS3 will be "the best" is Sony and their crazy E3 bar charts. We have no idea what the cell is capable of, but it certainly sounds all new and high tech! We can be so easily duped by branding and hot ticket words that we fail to actually examine the merits of the technology. Vector based processing has made many attempts to take over the x86 architecture for years, and every time it has failed! Sony may get something right this time around, but it doesn't mean a usurping of x86 processing architecture.

The assumption that since most of us own PCs(including core gamers and casual alike), we won't care to have a console give us online capabilities is kind of silly. Online PC gaming isn't really free (all these pay per month MMORPGs!). You may pay actual subscription fees, or have to deal with advertising on an increasing basis! The cost of maintaining dedicated servers and services for gaming is expensive, and the feature list that is provided for free is usually pretty shallow, and changes from game to game! XB Live has taken all the great things about PC gaming online and extended it with greater functionality and connection (Friends list). Microsoft believes this is a natural area for growth, and their next console will further extol the virtues of online gaming (which, contrary to popular belief, doesn't mean the loss of the single player experience!). I think this kind of community WILL actually drive growth for their next console big time - I won't go into explaining the reasoning why as I am already blabbing on too much here. Sony and Nintendo, on the other hand, still haven't talked about this type of connectivity at all, which is bizzare! I think there is something in the works, but will it be a cohesive and comprehensive approach to online playing? Only time will tell! Even when these companies add it to their console's features, it will be a first generational approach, whereas MS will be on it's second stab, having learned a lot from their first foray. Also, let's not even get into the casual gamer's desktop PC or laptop being "game ready". The average PC in a home doesn't have the guts to do it. These people will not, and don't want to take the time and money to upgrade their system as necessary to play the latest. Then there is the "stigma" of playing computer games that your average joe doesn't embrace readily!

Some more thoughts, just to make this post TOO LONG!

The Revolution is nothing new, but in fact, is an attempt to ignite a nostalgia on OLD games. So in that sense, it is like buying one of those 19.99 joystick controllers with all the old Atari classics that you plug straight into your TV. Doesn't sound that great when you think of it that way. MAYBE if Nintendo makes most of their old back-catolog free, will this be kind of fun; otherwise, I have no idea why I would pay money to "re-live" Super Mario and the first Mario Kart, etc. Don't get me wrong, Nintendo has a huge legacy, and most people outside the small circle that is gamers use their name synonymously with the idea of gaming. In this case, if Nintendo makes an inexpensive console with a mostly free back-catolog of titles, they could end up selling a huge number of units to reach into the "casual gamer" market.

Microsot made a big mistake at E3 of not really connecting with their audience at the time: THE CORE GAMER crowd. They spent too much time on image, and not substance. This has left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths; even the faithful Xbox fans. Sony simply gave everyone what they wanted: "visions of the future". And we are all suckers.

This author is right in questioning how any of these three players plan to sell consoles to a growing audience beyond the core gamer. A few things to keep in mind though, is that the core gamer crowd is still growing, so there is still money to be capitilized on drawing in new members of the "core". MS's attempt to create an entertainment hub is not all that bad of an idea, it's actually a pretty logical step, even though not really "revolutionary" by any stretch. In fact, none of these console offerings are revolutionary, but simply extensions of new technology into the home. There is room in our global economy for multiple companies to succeed. I hope all three companies get a good share - keep the competition strong!]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/well thought our response but I stick to my thoughts, i agree that MS will be the vet in the online arena but I have reservations about believing that will be enough. I know sony is the only people saying their system is gonna be balls to the wall fast but if we stop to cosider that the cores they are using in the cells are even remotly descent we begin to see quite a bit of power develop, nobody syas they have to be better than x86, why ? because there are so many more to share load! i may have my specs wrong but they're using something like 8 cells? and how many cores does each one have??? I know for sure it's more than one. Now I'm not gonna argue all teh specs in terms of hardware but I think my point is made, The BIG problem I see with PS3 is a possible one based on Price...I mena dang how much is it going to cost to make that darn thing? plus heat issues and not to mention that they are going to be among the first adopters of the chip, which will mena it will most liely have bugs of one kind or another.....as for online stuff on the PC I'll admit I'm not a huge online Gamer I have yet to really be drawn into it Starcraft online is fun but it's costs me nothing, I suppose I'm more of a casual gamer....I just can't see myself getting sucked into lala land for more than an hour at a time, however clearly I am not the target for Live....which again brings me to is Live enough to keep xbox alive? I'm not saying it won't be good or the games are gonna suck but it just seems like a lot to bet on so little....i have a feeling that most people are going to stay loyal to theirr previous systems, if that holds true and online play gets poplular on the other systems those people who stick to their loyalties won't know what they are missing on Live (assuming it's better) anyway....
but then it's so hard to say because the Big N has yet to speak about what they have...who knows maybe it will really be a revolution....hey they did it once, they might do it again...]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
Besides that I agree with most of your comments.]]>Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/Dec 19th 2005 12:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/25/switched-on-aping-donkey-kong-the-bizarre-180-of-xbox-360/
1.Twice the power of Xbox360
2.Fully compatiable with PSone/PS2(over 13,000 games)

PS3 will rock:)

PLAYSTATION WILL RULE YET AGAIN!!!

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