The same reason they won't allow the use of the HD for gaming.  Not every gamer will have one.  MS should have never released the CORE system

I might be interested in this depending on the actual cost

I like the Marketplace as well but don't understand the cost of things.  I see a download is X number of whatever those things are and my balance is zero.  How in the hell do I get these 'dollars'?  I am playing games.  What more am I supposed to do?

You have to purchase the MS points.  You can actually buy a card from a retail store or purchase them online.   There is scale around here that breakes down how many points = dollars

Well, I like the game and I might just pick it up.  I love Boxing.  I can do quite well with Bernard  Hopkins, but kept getting my arse kicked with Roy Jones Jr.  

I think I will be spending sometime playing this demo.   My only issue was with the announcer.  When I was winning with B. Hopkins they kep saying I was getting my ass kicked.  It was the same when I was playing as R. Jones. They kept saying I was beating B.Hopkins when I was clearly losing.   I hope they fix that

Nice, thanks Hetz! I wasn't even planning to fire up my 360 tonite.    D/L now

Its not a burner, but it can rip songs to the HD

If I pick it up tonight I will be good for some matches

While the SP game is fun I imagine that MP is where this game is going to shine. The game is like Burnout and Twisted Metal mixed together and the results is Full Auto. This game has just went on my must own list

Way to go, Purge!


Congrats on the awesome Christmas gift AA!

Besides - its not how it works.  The Devkits connect to a completely seperate Live called Partnernet to prevent just this kinda thing.

Yup, that's it.  Partnernet is like a "shadow" Xbox Live where everything is available and points flow like water from fountains  Unfortunately it means that since I don't have a 360 at home yet () no one can see my amazing Geometry Wars achievements

ebay :p Or steal Calvin's 360

[Team Ninja's trademark sense of humor is also well captured in the online mode. If you lose five times in a row, you'll earn an achievement...of zero points]

I just read the IGN review and I found this little nugget for those of us that know we will get our asses kicked

There are 45 achievements spread across all modes, which is an extraordinary amount of achievements. You'll unlock one by beating the story mode once, another by playing the game for five hours, another for playing it 10 hours, another by beating the timed mode in a certain time, and more. A bunch are unlockable by vying online, like playing 50 matches unbeaten for an achievement, or surviving 100 matches unbeaten online. Itagaki likes to make you work for everything. Team Ninja's trademark sense of humor is also well captured in the online mode. If you lose five times in a row, you'll earn an achievement...of zero points. Nice.

Ransom

I really like Gary Sinse in this movie

In as well


I am the worst player when it comes to fighters.   Kicking my ass is almost a given.  I also my victories on just being able to score a hit or two.


I am really looking forward to this

DOA is one of the more technical fighters out there, but allows for button-mashing (fyi-I like to button mash)  

You should and will get your butt kicked by those that don't button mash.  heck, the hard core normally get

www.entertheunderworld.com


If you are like me I'm a HUGE fan of this first movie so I quite happy tto hear this movie is being released on Jan 20th

Also, who can resist Kate Beckinsale

I have the 22 buck plan, but I am thinking of down-grading.   I like the service, but the turn around time  can be a pain.  Sometimes it can take a weeks since I sent a game back before I get another, but its because I'm on the east coast and Gamefly is  on the West  coast.   When the fast track service works it cuts down the turn around time considerably.


Games come in good condition and I have no complaints.  I actually just picked up NFS:MW from them with thier keep it option.

Darn you ! Hetz!  I guess I will be picking this up sometime this week.


So sad that I normally button mash in these games :p

You know I just noticed this as well.  I saw Cingular and Axe Body Spray mostly.  Now I just noticed the BK's

Wow they broke street date.  Wonder if I should order it

Kameo- Its a fun game but I would say you need to like platformers.  I was bored with it rather quickly and used it for trade bait.  I would say rental

Condenmed-Its different to say the least, but I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was an actual shooter, but I understand why the developer made the game they way they did.  It just didn't hold my attention.  Its was a rental for me.  Also, its about 10 hours of gameplay


PGR3 vs NFS:MW - PGR3 is more of a sim and must here seems to like it, but I like the arcade feel of NFS:MW.  There are some moments in this game that will make your palm SWEAT!   There is nothing like being at wanted level 4 and well into a 10 min chase and you get away.  I highly recommend NFS:MW if you like arcare racer


PDZ: Its a hit or miss.  I finished it, but I was a little disappointed. It really is a slow paced shooter.  The Live portion is the most robust, but it seems most of the Kiddies flock to it as well.  I stick with COD2

Suck


I guess I can get the Microsoft Xbox internet adaptor (original Xbox) and it will work....

Yep, as thats what I am using.  Works fine

Xbox 360 compatible list

Playing fetch with some dog or looking for a fish pole doesnot make a good game.  I see its the stylus that makes the DS a better systems.

We get your point already, just because you don't like those kind of games, doesn't mean they are bad. AC on the GC was a nice relaxing game. You don't like it, great, we know.

Yet, it is still held up as example of why the DS  > PSP.  So it can be used in the arguement, but I can use it as a rebuttal?

Wow, simply WOW.   So basically cause the games are ports that DS is a better system?


I don't know but being able to play Xmen Legends  and Madden 06 while I'm on Mass Transit makes the PSP a better system imo.  


Playing fetch with some dog or looking for a fish pole doesnot make a good game.  I see its the stylus that makes the DS a better systems.  


I think Devil is dead on, but you are right and we are wrong.  I guess we should bow down to the DS  :roll:

Don't know if you've checked but might have your headset disabled via the dashboard.  Double check that

Well, while that may be true, as I've mentioned in previous threads on this, the DS started hitting its stride in the late spring, only 6 months after system launch.  The PSP's been out roughly 9 months and still hasn't hit its gaming stride yet, so I find that argument a moot point.

Again, thats your opinion.  I think the PSP is now hitting its stride.  GTA: Liberty City, Madden 06, SOCOM and Armored Core all play great.  Not to mention the Prince of Persia, King Kong and Xmen Legends  getting good reviews and playing just as great.


I think some of you are really underrating the PSP with all this DS love.  Just my opinion

I'm with Devil on this.  I'm well into my 3rd season with the Baltimore Ravens on the PSP, but how many folkws actually have Madden06 for the PSP.


I find the DS a craptacular system, but some of you just can't find anything wrong with it. Keep in mind I have a GBA SP (Which I think is a better hand-held than either the PSP and the DS).  Lets keep in mind that most of these awesome games for the DS just recently started coming out.  When the DS was released and games weren't as plentiful most found the system quite shitty as well.   We gamers do so have short memories

Well, all I can say is it is getting easier and easier for me to make GT my one and only stop when it comes to forums.

Same here. I have come to really not like OO much anymore because of Kobra and a couple other people over there that they, as usual, do nothing about.

Hey here is a more on-topic question....if I change my gamertag from Hetz OO to lets say Hetz GT, would that completely screwup my friends list? Anyone know?

I don't think it will mness up your friends list, but contact Live support just to confirm

Where'd you find a working Lootlink?

http://www.curse-gaming.com/mod.php?addid=130

I have to echo Devil here.  I love my PSP.  Being able to switch from playing a game to listening to MP3 or sitting on the freaking Throne to surf the net is just awesome.  

Now that some of the better games are being released the PSP sales should be getting better.  Heck, the interest I get when I am in the lounge area  at my job from men and women is a testament that many people are getting interested in the PSP.

I actually haven't had any issues with my copy, but I am thinking of sending mines in as well for the coupons.  I get excited over free stuff

Saw this posted over at OO


Madden Recall or more Fodder for the DS fanboys

Announcement: Long-term PSP Solution  
Posted By:  eacomnathan (EA.com)  
Created in:  Forum: Madden 06 PSP Discussion  
Posted:  Dec 19, 2005 9:44 PM  
 
Per our earlier communication, we have been working on a long-term solution for the Franchise Mode bug in the PSP version of Madden NFL 06. While we know the workaround we provided earlier works, those still experiencing the issue can now get a replacement PSP disk for the one you currently own. The new disk has revised software that will solve the Franchise Mode issue. To receive a replacement disk, please send your current disk (no packaging) to the following address:

EA Customer Warranty
Attn: Madden PSP
209 Redwood Shores Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94065

Included in the package, please include a note with the following information:

Your name
Address
E-mail address
Phone number

Once the disk is received by the EA Customer Warranty team, please allow up to 10 business days to receive the replacement disk. In addition to the replacement disk, you will also receive two coupons for use at the EA Store, located at www.eastore.ea.com. One coupon will allow $15 dollars off any item listed at $15 dollars or more. The second coupon will allow for free standard shipping on any order placed at the EA Store. Both coupons are to be used separately and can not be combined with any other promotional offer.

We appreciate your support and apologize for the inconvenience that this issue has caused.

Wow have we run the gamut (sp?) in this thread.


Can we get some abortion talk or maybe right to bear arms discussions in there?  

Nah.  We need a heated argument about why the PSP is better than the DS.

 

Fixed it for ya!

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I actually found it a little offensive and insensitive, but it might be that I'm black and don't find the word Nigga being all that humerous

Ymmv, it seems

I meant no offense.  There's a reason I distinctly used the word "nigga" instead of "nigger," as I know/have known several black folk that had zero problem with the first and major problems with the second.  And in my experience, the number that didn't have problems with "nigga" was far greater than those that did.

Granted, my largest cadre of black friends and acquaintances was a few years ago and it's entirely possible there's been a wholesale shift in usage of the word.  If that's the case, please let me know, as when I'm being offensive and insensitive I'd much rather be so on purpose. :twisted:

Yeah I wasn't sure what to make of that before I went to bed last night.  I thought it veered pretty close to the first part of our Code of Conduct.

Just had a look back at the first part of the CoC.  Hate speech?  Hate speech is far more than the words used, but entirely in the manner of their presentation.  If it was strictly in their usage your own post would be in violation.

By your own admission there was no malicious intent within the image posted.  I can tell you right now that the intent was to create a different (and potentially humorous) way of presenting the old adage about the pot calling the kettle black.  The word choice was deliberate and based entirely on the creator's (possibly dated) experience with the word not being considered inflammatory.

I've got no problems with pulling the image because some find it offensive.  It was something I tossed together in a couple minutes on a lark, not something I tossed together to stir up controversy.  My apologies to those it offended.

Honestly, I found no malice in your intent.   I actually understood  what you was saying.  My GF actually got a chuckle out of it when I showed it to her, but the word Nigga and Nigger mean the samething  really and just changing two letters at the end doesn't erase the hate that word is meant to represent.


Anyway, my last response on this subject.  CrayolaSmoker, I just wanted to point out that I really did understand your intent and really found no malice with it usage.  The word is still hateful as far as many black people are concerned

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Hello new desktop image!

Glad somebody liked it.  :mrgreen:

I actually found it a little offensive and insensitive, but it might be that I'm black and don't find the word Nigga being all that humerous


Ymmv, it seems

This was an actual try to make up your own  Was  just bored at work

Those numbers are a abberations believe me.  Kyle, imo. doesn't have what it takes to be a serviceable NFL QB.  Anthony Wright should have been our starter.  

The Packers just plain sucked ass last night.  Brett Farve looked horrible and played even worse.

My Ravens have played so bad  that I haven't payed much attention to Football.   The only good thing is that hopefully the Boller experiment is now over.  If Billick insist with sticking Boller then he can follow his ass right out the door too.


It was painful losing the the Steelers and Bengals this season

Do they guarantee delivery before Xmas?

Congrats msduncan.  I'm sure you can return if not most to your local Walmart.  They do have a very liberal return policy.  Also, you might actually be able to ebay the Surround Sound Speaker system.