Goodbye PS2, Hello 360. May 12. 067
Today it’s my Birthday, I just turned 29. 1 year closer to the big ’3 – 0’ and yet somehow I still feel like I’m young and have the whole of my life ahead of me, which I guess in actuality, is true!
My loverly wife went out and bought me something which I’ve being umming and ahhing over getting for months, an Xbox 360. Before today I had always been pretty loyal to the Sony brand, having owned a PlayStation the day they arrived on these shores and following that a PS2. I actively despised the first Xbox for it’s appalling aesthetics but the 360, well over the months since it’s launch it’s looks and its’ feature set have grown on me.
In many ways the decision to finally go out and get a 360 has been fuelled by the somewhat disappointing approach that Sony seem to be taking with the PS3. Yes on paper it might have more oomph that the 360, but I can’t help but feel that Sony are already playing catch up, and the impression I get is that they’re floundering a little under the pressure.
The PS3 will launch come November and will most likely be the most fantastic console to ever grace retailers shelves. But factor in the entry price, and consider whether Sony can really pull off the whole ‘Live’ experience to (and beyond) the standard which Microsoft have set. One things for sure, competition in the marketplace is good for us players, it’s certain to push our respective chosen brands to give us that little bit more.
Oh, and my gamer tag is ‘ninefour’ is you fancy kicking my ass at PGR3. :)
Happy birthday. Have a good one.
Although I have never been a bit gamer, I have been tempted with the 360 but think I might save my pennies for the ps3, that thing looks pretty awesome. Although I expect the 360 will be far better for online play, like you say. I don’t think we can lose though, so much choice around these days.
Happy B-Day you lucky boy you.
I’d really like to pick up a 360 too but I have no dang room for it. My TV stand is quite small since I have a lightweight 26” LCD HDTV. The current shelf for my XBOX 1 is barely long enough. Since the 360 is bigger than the original I can’t use that shelf. Setting the console upright won’t work either. I’m not sure what to do because eventually I’ll have to get one when Phantasy Star Universe is released.
Happy Birthday :)
Happy birthday!
During this all-important bonding weekend with your 360, please remember to blink, eat, and sleep on occasion.
Hehe, it’s a good job I have my wife at hand to keep an eye on me. That Xbox 360 sure is addictive. Thanks for all the ‘Happy Birthdays’.
Yo Nate hows it goin dude my gamertag is slicknick DYB us UK gamers need to stick to gether to show this fools from the US how we do it on PGR 3
Welcome to the dark side. I am a M$ hater, but I couldnt resist the HD gaming console. I have enjoyed every minute of play. Although in true M$ form, it has crashed about 1 time for every several hour gamming session I have played.
My gamer tag is “simMission�? feel free to add me to your list and we can do some pgr racing.
Have fun.