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JonnydaJibba · 2007-02-13, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by R4ND0M_AX3

I'm really waiting for GT5 and GTA.

You got a while...

Libila · 2007-02-13, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Native resolution output from the PC will look *far* better than scaled output from the PS3.

That would make sense but I'm still unimpressed with my PS3.

sperry · 2007-02-13, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Libila

That would make sense but I'm still unimpressed with my PS3.

It would have to pleasure me sexually to deliver $600 (more like $1000 if you buy games and accessories) worth of initial value. If they were $400 I'd have one by now... but not at $600.

Double Phister · 2007-02-13, 08:08 PM

It looks pretty good on a 1080P display.
I have the HDMI fed into my receiver then HDMI out to the TV.

PS3 is definately selling slow because of the lack of kick ass games. They're already talking about smaller die manufacturing so that should help bring the costs down sometime.

First XBox stole the Oddworld series. Now the Wii has SSX. :cries:

cody · 2007-02-13, 08:15 PM

Does that mean no new SSX for PS2?

NevadaSTi · 2007-02-14, 09:09 AM

Half Life 2 - Episode 2??

Anyone have it?

Nick Koan · 2007-02-14, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaSTi

Half Life 2 - Episode 2??

Anyone have it?

Its not out yet.

NevadaSTi · 2007-02-14, 09:16 AM

I meant Episode 1, LOL.

Been watching the game play vids of Ep2 on You-tube.

Nick Koan · 2007-02-14, 09:23 AM

I've had Episode 1 since it came out. Its a pretty fun, adds another 6-8 hours of gameplay, and the gameplay is very solid, no filler material. I've been meaning to go back and play it again with the directors commentary turned on, just for fun. Its actually been so long, I don't remember many specifics. But, I do remember the game actually lasting longer than I thought it would. I was pretty wary of the idea of episodic gaming ($20 bucks seemed a lot for what sounded like a short amount of gaming) but in the end I was satisfied. I'm definitely looking forward to Ep2, when it finally comes out.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-02-14, 09:48 AM

I'm waiting for the Half Life combo pack or whatever to come out for the Box.

MikeK · 2007-02-14, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JonnydaJibba

I'm waiting for the Half Life combo pack or whatever to come out for the Box.

Last I read it will be out at the end of the year ... link

I am waiting for it too, just because I want team fortress 2.

Nick Koan · 2007-02-14, 10:09 AM

And Portal also looks pretty sweet. The Episode 2 bundle should be pretty good. the problem is, though, the rumor is since there is so much stuff bundled, they may raise the price to $40.

So, $50 HL2 basic + $20 on Ep1 + $40 on Ep2 + $20 on Ep3 (maybe more) versus $60 for HL2 Orange with all the same stuff on X360.

But then again, I'm still a purist who doesn't like to play FPS games on a console.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-02-14, 10:20 AM

Yeah, mouse and keyboard is always better, but I have gotten used to playing FPSs with a controller. And I think the developers have figured out how to keep the controls tight. Most of the console shooters I have played didn't bother me.

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Originally Posted by MikeK

Last I read it will be out at the end of the year ... link

I am waiting for it too, just because I want team fortress 2.

I know, I hate it! They keep pushing release dates back farther and farther. Forza 2, BioShock, Half-Life 2, Halo 3. They better be doing good things with all that extra time.

Also I do like the direction they are going with the design of TF2.

Double Phister · 2007-02-14, 10:37 AM

I have HL2:EP1 I liked it. I was recently playing a mod called Coastline to Atmosphere. It's friggen hard. Then I blew up my machine when I put 64bit vista on and forgot about my saved games. oops.

BTW. the commentary in EP1 is mostly at the very beginning. I liked the commentary in Lost Coast better because it contained more technical info.

M3n2c3 · 2007-02-14, 09:48 PM

Lost Coast hoses my rig.

I nearly started frothing at the mouth when I found out HL2:ep2 got bumped to october. I can deal with all the other stuff changing dates, but ep2 is the one I want now.

M3n2c3 · 2007-02-18, 09:49 PM

Speaking of HL2 Ep1, does anyone else run into a hang error while loading a game from the title screen? It hangs at about 2/3 loaded.

Double Phister · 2007-02-19, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by M3n2c3

Speaking of HL2 Ep1, does anyone else run into a hang error while loading a game from the title screen? It hangs at about 2/3 loaded.

nope.

Core 2 Duo E6600
1GB RAM
ATI X1950X (1600x1200 all in game video settings maxed)
Vista Ultimate x64
Experience score:
5.2 stock (2.4GHz)
5.7 mild air overclock (2.9GHz)

Previous system was a P4 1.8GHz with 512MB RAM, ATI radeon 9800pro on WinXP. It didn't have that problem either. Video was set to 1024x768 with most settings in the middle.

M3n2c3 · 2007-02-19, 03:43 PM

It hangs on me if I have it running in DX9. Judging by the Valve forums, it's not an uncommon problem on ATI notebook GPUs.

Forcing DX8.1 seems to fix it, so I guess I'll have to give up some of my fancy water reflections. . .

Nick Koan · 2007-02-19, 05:43 PM

Ooh, Titan Quest expansion pack due in the first week of March and Oblivion expansion pack due towards the end of March.

Kevin M · 2007-02-19, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M3n2c3

It hangs on me if I have it running in DX9. Judging by the Valve forums, it's not an uncommon problem on ATI notebook GPUs.

Forcing DX8.1 seems to fix it, so I guess I'll have to give up some of my fancy water reflections. . .

What more can you do?

tysonK · 2007-02-19, 06:56 PM

I like Titan Quest.

M3n2c3 · 2007-02-19, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Oblivion expansion pack due towards the end of March.

Nick Koan · 2007-02-19, 09:29 PM

I think I'm actually looking forward to the Titan Quest expansion more than the Oblivion one. Both look cool, but I've still got such a bad taste in my mouth about Oblivion.

M3n2c3 · 2007-02-20, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

but I've still got such a bad taste in my mouth about Oblivion.

Why's that?

<-----is all about Elder Scrolls

Nick Koan · 2007-02-20, 11:38 AM

Oh, I loved Daggerfall and Morrowind.

But the scaled leveling in Oblivion kind of ruined it for me. I went up in levels too fast with non-combat primary skills, and now all the monsters are about 5 levels higher than my combat skills are. And in my opinion, the story in Oblivion is a little more bland than the past.

2007-02-13, 08:08 PM	#129
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	It looks pretty good on a 1080P display. I have the HDMI fed into my receiver then HDMI out to the TV. PS3 is definately selling slow because of the lack of kick ass games. They're already talking about smaller die manufacturing so that should help bring the costs down sometime. First XBox stole the Oddworld series. Now the Wii has SSX. :cries: __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2007-02-14, 09:09 AM	#131
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	Half Life 2 - Episode 2?? Anyone have it? __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-02-14, 09:16 AM	#133
NevadaSTi EJ251 Real Name: Brian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Minden, Nv. Posts: 989 Car: 1994 Toyota 4Runner Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once	I meant Episode 1, LOL. Been watching the game play vids of Ep2 on You-tube. __________________ The last living thing on earth will be me. I'll step on the last cockroach.

2007-02-14, 09:23 AM	#134
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I've had Episode 1 since it came out. Its a pretty fun, adds another 6-8 hours of gameplay, and the gameplay is very solid, no filler material. I've been meaning to go back and play it again with the directors commentary turned on, just for fun. Its actually been so long, I don't remember many specifics. But, I do remember the game actually lasting longer than I thought it would. I was pretty wary of the idea of episodic gaming ($20 bucks seemed a lot for what sounded like a short amount of gaming) but in the end I was satisfied. I'm definitely looking forward to Ep2, when it finally comes out. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-02-14, 09:48 AM	#135
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I'm waiting for the Half Life combo pack or whatever to come out for the Box. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-02-13, 08:15 PM	#130
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Does that mean no new SSX for PS2?

2007-02-14, 10:09 AM	#137
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	And Portal also looks pretty sweet. The Episode 2 bundle should be pretty good. the problem is, though, the rumor is since there is so much stuff bundled, they may raise the price to $40. So, $50 HL2 basic + $20 on Ep1 + $40 on Ep2 + $20 on Ep3 (maybe more) versus $60 for HL2 Orange with all the same stuff on X360. But then again, I'm still a purist who doesn't like to play FPS games on a console. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-02-14, 10:37 AM	#139
Double Phister EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 450 Car: 2005 WRX STi "I'm sideways and in control... I look good."	I have HL2:EP1 I liked it. I was recently playing a mod called Coastline to Atmosphere. It's friggen hard. Then I blew up my machine when I put 64bit vista on and forgot about my saved games. oops. BTW. the commentary in EP1 is mostly at the very beginning. I liked the commentary in Lost Coast better because it contained more technical info. __________________ Dan - '05 Black WRX STi. My Mods

2007-02-14, 09:48 PM	#140
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Lost Coast hoses my rig. I nearly started frothing at the mouth when I found out HL2:ep2 got bumped to october. I can deal with all the other stuff changing dates, but ep2 is the one I want now. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-02-18, 09:49 PM	#141
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Speaking of HL2 Ep1, does anyone else run into a hang error while loading a game from the title screen? It hangs at about 2/3 loaded. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-02-19, 03:43 PM	#143
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	It hangs on me if I have it running in DX9. Judging by the Valve forums, it's not an uncommon problem on ATI notebook GPUs. Forcing DX8.1 seems to fix it, so I guess I'll have to give up some of my fancy water reflections. . . __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-02-19, 05:43 PM	#144
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Ooh, Titan Quest expansion pack due in the first week of March and Oblivion expansion pack due towards the end of March. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-02-19, 06:56 PM	#146
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I like Titan Quest. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-19, 09:29 PM	#148
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I think I'm actually looking forward to the Titan Quest expansion more than the Oblivion one. Both look cool, but I've still got such a bad taste in my mouth about Oblivion. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2007-02-20, 11:38 AM	#150
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Oh, I loved Daggerfall and Morrowind. But the scaled leveling in Oblivion kind of ruined it for me. I went up in levels too fast with non-combat primary skills, and now all the monsters are about 5 levels higher than my combat skills are. And in my opinion, the story in Oblivion is a little more bland than the past. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

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