So what are you guys playing now? Part deuce

[keithp]

Everything needs an electrical cord. It's tricky because you have to design the electrical cord so it goes straight into the outlet. Meaning you have to build it straight out from the outlet, and then left or right into the input. If you try otherwise, it won't actually connect.

Thanks Botticus, I figured out what I had wrong--I had to rotate a part so the electrical cord went into the outlet like you said! It was a little confusing looking at the sample layout at first.

How are you doing in Etrian O? I stopped playing for awhile, but want to get back to it. Just got a little burned out grinding so much.

[Chacrana]

I was going to start a new thread, but I might as well talk about it here first.

Does anyone else get really nervous about their Live Arcade, Virtual Console and PSN games? Like what's going to happen if they don't carry over into the next systems nervous? I know it's still a while off, but it makes me very leery about purchasing any of these games if I can't have them long term :-/

That's part of the reason why I'm so anti-download service. I don't trust MS, Sony, or Nintendo enough when it comes to transferring over the shit that I bought. So since I haven't bought any downloadable stuff that I care about, it's not an issue for me... but I would be nervous if I had something I cared about on there.

[Chacrana]

huh, that's weird. I'd have figured that game would've been spit-polished to the nth degree. I guess not.

Is the general consensus that they're going to keep Sigma on the PS3 only or might it see some daylight as a 360 title? At this point, now that I'm awake and thinking ratioanlly, it's more the controller than the pricey new system that makes me ask that.

As for The Darkness, I have a feeling it would be a buy-play-sell type of game. How long is it?

I thought they said that it was going to stay a PS3 title. Either way, has Team Ninja ported any of their recent games (No, Sigma is not a port)? I wouldn't expect it to happen here simply because the game is so optimized for the PS3.

[seanr1221]

I can see things being the easiest with MS, ok with Sony, and messy with Nintendo.

[botticus]

Thanks Botticus, I figured out what I had wrong--I had to rotate a part so the electrical cord went into the outlet like you said! It was a little confusing looking at the sample layout at first.

How are you doing in Etrian O? I stopped playing for awhile, but want to get back to it. Just got a little burned out grinding so much.Yeah, it took me like 20 minutes to figure out why my stuff wasn't getting power, since most games with that sort of activity would have the electrical cord automatically connect if you put it in the adjacent square.

In Etrian I'm approaching the end of the 5th floor, just hit level 19. I hope the first warp is on the 5th floor, cause even though I haven't minded the grinding yet, its unfortunate that it takes almost an entire day in game time to get back there when I want to save. :lol:

I was going to start a new thread, but I might as well talk about it here first.

Does anyone else get really nervous about their Live Arcade, Virtual Console and PSN games? Like what's going to happen if they don't carry over into the next systems nervous? I know it's still a while off, but it makes me very leery about purchasing any of these games if I can't have them long term :-/Way I look at it, worst case you'll be able to play your downloadable games on your current console if the 720, PS4 and Wii2 don't support them any longer. But I don't see these companies taking a step backwards with their next console and no longer supporting an almost-free revenue stream; hell, I'm guessing the DS2 is going to have its own portable VC service. I'm not sure if MS or Sony require any sort of validation or connectivity to play those games, but as long as my Wii doesn't break, I can play Contra III on it forever.

[seanr1221]

Way I look at it, worst case you'll be able to play your downloadable games on your current console if the 720, PS4 and Wii2 don't support them any longer. But I don't see these companies taking a step backwards with their next console and no longer supporting an almost-free revenue stream; hell, I'm guessing the DS2 is going to have its own portable VC service. I'm not sure if MS or Sony require any sort of validation or connectivity to play those games, but as long as my Wii doesn't break, I can play Contra III on it forever.

Assuming that the 720/PS4/Wii2 have all the games from this generation ready to download right from the start, it would be very easy to bring over your games from the 360/ps3. In the 360's case, you'd have to be signed onto your xbl name to play the games, and the ps3 games could be re-downloaded as long as you're within your 5 download limit (you can download every game you buy up to 5 times).

Now with the Wii, I guess if Nintendo figured out some kind of validation linking you with your mynintendo account, that could work. Otherwise, I'm stumped and a little nervous to download any games.

[depascal22]

I haven't bought any XBLA or PSN games. My PS3 came with some great games but I have no plans to pay for something I can't physically own. I know it sounds old fashioned but I don't trust any of the companies to seamlessly incorporate anything from this generation into the next.

[whoknows]

I played Sigma for awhile last night...good fun. Then today I got 14 million in Super Stardust.

Fun stuff.

[mr ryles]

For some reason I am installing Diablo II right now.

[Dark Slayer120]

I played Sigma for awhile last night...good fun. Then today I got 14 million in Super Stardust.

Fun stuff.


:lol: So we ended up getting it after all did we? Anyway about NGS to those who have played both Xbox versions, if you still have the Xbox versions would you get rid of them and just keep NGS? As I kind of don't like having three of the same damn game is why I am asking. From what I played thus far NGS is probably the best version but I am not that far either.

[terribledeli]

I finished off Hour of Victory's campaign last night, only have to finish off a few levels with the spy character to forever shelf it.

My $17 copy of DDRU from CircuitCity.com showed up yesterday. I'll hold off on buying the dance pad till there's absolutely no worthwhile releases in the pipeline.

My copy of Vampire Rain failed to ship yesterday, so it'll probably be the weekend till it shows up.

Super Paper Mario is so good, I almost wish I didn't sell my Wii for a profit.

[dwhelan]

Figured I would try to get some heavy gaming in on the holiday.

Xbox 360: Gears of War (Multiplayer): I am just loving this again, I got my chainsaw award last week, and now I am trying to get back to using a gun.
(I would continue the Darkness, but I do not remember where I was, and there is no apparent log)

PC: Warhammer: Dark Crusade -- I love this game, but Multiplayer is tough to get back into.

Nothing says Independence's Day, like Space Marines

[daroga]

Hmm, a local GS has a used 20 GB PS3 for $399. This was an avenue I hadn't thought about trying out. Thoughts?

[zewone]

Hmm, a local GS has a used 20 GB PS3 for $399. This was an avenue I hadn't thought about trying out. Thoughts?
It's a good price, but you have to really ask yourself how much plan on using it and what games you actually want to play besides NGS and Okami.

If you plan on just buying it and playing through those two games, you could sell the PS3 on CAG for minimal loss.

[zewone]

(I would continue the Darkness, but I do not remember where I was, and there is no apparent log)

Press the back button, and check the journal, it'll tell you where to go next.

[seanr1221]

Hmm, a local GS has a used 20 GB PS3 for $399. This was an avenue I hadn't thought about trying out. Thoughts?

I say go for it if you are interested in the fall releases for the PS3.

[daroga]

It's a good price, but you have to really ask yourself how much plan on using it and what games you actually want to play besides NGS and Okami.

If you plan on just buying it and playing through those two games, you could sell the PS3 on CAG for minimal loss.It's true. Even eBay prices seem to be hovering around around that $400 mark. EDGE card doesn't get you anything off used hardware, does it?

[SL4IN]

still playing mlb 07 the show and I can't get enough of it.

and slowly working my way through syphon filter dark mirror

[Apossum]

It's true. Even eBay prices seem to be hovering around around that $400 mark. EDGE card doesn't get you anything off used hardware, does it?


unfortunately no. skip CAG and go to ebay. unless you like lowball offers for your system ;)

[Chacrana]

It's a good price, but you have to really ask yourself how much plan on using it and what games you actually want to play besides NGS and Okami.

If you plan on just buying it and playing through those two games, you could sell the PS3 on CAG for minimal loss.

Well yeah, but you also have to think about what's on the horizon. Game systems are investments and it's stupid to only consider what's actually on the system now when comparing them.

[seanr1221]

unfortunately no. skip CAG and go to ebay. unless you like lowball offers for your system ;)

I offered you 2, count 'em 2, virgins for that system.

and a goat.

[zewone]

Well yeah, but you also have to think about what's on the horizon. Game systems are investments and it's stupid to only consider what's actually on the system now when comparing them.
Yeah, that's true, but for the PS3 the horizon is pretty far.

The reason I bought the PS3 for, MGS4, doesn't have a solid release date besides before March 2008, and FF13, from the latest news seems like the American version will be released in 2009.

[seanr1221]

Yeah, that's true, but for the PS3 the horizon is pretty far.

The reason I bought the PS3 for, MGS4, doesn't have a solid release date besides before March 2008, and FF13, from the latest news seems like the American version will be released in 2009.

I guess that's true in your case, but when I'm excited for Heavenly Sword, Lair, Uncharted and Ratchet and Clank, the horizon is very very soon ;)

Then again those games are going to be competing with Halo3 and Smash Bros in my house, so I dont know what I'm going to play more. Gooooodbyeeee social life though. :bouncy:

[Dark Slayer120]

After playing some more NGS I have noticed the little loading here and there more and more. I am tempted to just keep NGB and once I am done with NGS sell it to get some money back.

[mr ryles]

Gears of War online. I can't quit it, at least not till Halo 3 comes out.

[Chacrana]

I guess that's true in your case, but when I'm excited for Heavenly Sword, Lair, Uncharted and Ratchet and Clank, the horizon is very very soon ;)

Then again those games are going to be competing with Halo3 and Smash Bros in my house, so I dont know what I'm going to play more. Gooooodbyeeee social life though. :bouncy:

I keep forgetting about Lair. I hope that game actually turns out well. But yeah, I'm also interested in Heavenly Sword and... honestly, I'm not sure what else I want from 2007 if MGS 4 slips. Surprisingly, there's a number of Wii games that actually look playable later in the year... more than the 360 and PS3. PC has the best lineup later this year though, IMO... and all the multiplatform stuff like Assassin's Creed is going to be played on that.

[Brak]

I'm waiting on Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, Street Fighter EX3 and Street Fighter Alpha Anthology to arrive this week -- so I'll definitely be playing those.

I plan on playing some a lot of ShadowRun and Gears of War multi-player.

[zewone]

I'm on the last mission of Band of Bugs, what up $$$$as?

[mr ryles]

I'm waiting on Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, Street Fighter EX3 and Street Fighter Alpha Anthology to arrive this week -- so I'll definitely be playing those.

I plan on playing some a lot of ShadowRun and Gears of War multi-player.

Get on gears $$$$er, I'll be on the rest of tonight.

[Chacrana]

Sunset is at 8:31 again. That's, once again, when Ninja Gaiden Sigma commences.

[Brak]

Get on gears $$$$er, I'll be on the rest of tonight.
I'll be home from work in a couple of hours.

I need the Longshot and Hammer Achievements still. >:[

[zewone]

Send me an invitation to these Gears games.

[Brak]

Ok.

[mr ryles]

Send me an invitation to these Gears games.

ranked matches beazy.

[zewone]

ranked matches beazy.
I have 1250 gamerpoints on Gears, I know how it works, nucca.

Just let me know when you guys get it cracking.

[jer7583]

$400 for the 20GB PS3 is a pretty good deal, considering. I'm surprised GS would offer that much off the new price.

[nyprimus4]

Civ IV and sucking very, very hard.

[daroga]

$400 for the 20GB PS3 is a pretty good deal, considering. I'm surprised GS would offer that much off the new price.Yeah. If I was in the market for a Blu-Ray player I'd probably jump on it. But, as it stands, it's still way too much money to play one pretty port of a game I've beaten and own (that for some seems to be glitching something fierce).

In the end, being content is a good thing. Not everything has to be new and shiny. Looks like Godfather for the Wii might be seeing a price cut soon. I'm holding out for that for a "new" game to play.

Playing Separate Ways on RE4 right now. I like how they, mid chpater 3, drop you in a cage with the claw guy. That's nice, when you have like 1/2 the health you'd otherwise have there as Leon and no where near the firepower. I stopped playing tonight after I died too many times there trying to blow the locks off the door. Tomorrow is another day... another day where I will win all of RE4. Yes. A winner is me.0

[mr ryles]

Yeah. If I was in the market for a Blu-Ray player I'd probably jump on it. But, as it stands, it's still way too much money to play one pretty port of a game I've beaten and own (that for some seems to be glitching something fierce).

In the end, being content is a good thing. Not everything has to be new and shiny. Looks like Godfather for the Wii might be seeing a price cut soon. I'm holding out for that for a "new" game to play.

Playing Separate Ways on RE4 right now. I like how they, mid chpater 3, drop you in a cage with the claw guy. That's nice, when you have like 1/2 the health you'd otherwise have there as Leon and no where near the firepower. I stopped playing tonight after I died too many times there trying to blow the locks off the door. Tomorrow is another day... another day where I will win all of RE4. Yes. A winner is me.0

that game is so tough with the wii controls. Beat it twice on the gamecube and got about half way through on the ps2 version. But these controls are tough. I'm still stuck in the opening village. Damn chainsaw bitch.

[Melatonin]

Final Fantasy II on GBA...started this one a couple months ago and finding that I have to force myself to play it more than I did for the first one. It's not that it's bad, it's just harder to get into, though I do enjoy actual character names and the decent story.

Just started Donkey Konga 2 today and having a blast with it. I think I'm through two-thirds of the songs on Monkey, getting a gold DK on all of them so far.

And also just started Nanostray for DS, I completed the first 3 levels so far.

[DT778]

Passed Rainbow Six Vegas. Great game. Next up is Splinter Cell Double Agent.

[lordwow]

I stopped playing R6 Vegas for a while, but now I'm back, especially on Live (multiplayer). It's a lot of fun. Also playing Carcassonne.

[jer7583]

The Mana Knight is something else, eh guys? I honestly think we might have a sony viral marketer here at CAG.

A shame to hear NGS has those loading issues. It seems like Itagaki would have wanted the definitive version to be the best. Brothers in Arms DS impresses, but I feel it will be over far too soon.

[seanr1221]

Maybe Apossum is picky, or I'm oblivious, but I'm not really noticing extra load times in NG. There are some quick ones moving between certain areas, but nothing that has disrupted gameplay.

[daroga]

The Mana Knight is something else, eh guys? I honestly think we might have a sony viral marketer here at CAG.Nah, Mana Knight's a good guy. He's just passionate about his games. :)

After I finish of RE4's stuff I'm going to start a play through of NG: Black. Playing my two favorite games of the last generation back to back.... oh man. Best. Vacation. Ever. ;)

[dallow]

Mana Knight is just Sony's own Dr. Mario Kart.

He's a good guy. Both of them are.

[Chacrana]

Maybe Apossum is picky, or I'm oblivious, but I'm not really noticing extra load times in NG. There are some quick ones moving between certain areas, but nothing that has disrupted gameplay.

Maybe Apossum's PS3 is having problems reading the game or something, because it sounds like he's literally having an entirely different experience than we are. I am having absolutely no issues at all, so I dunno. And after I installed the game, the brief load times when you open some chests got even shorter, so... yeah.

Speaking of which... time to play that ish before I have to go back to my ailing workplace.

[seanr1221]

Maybe Apossum's PS3 is having problems reading the game or something, because it sounds like he's literally having an entirely different experience than we are. I am having absolutely no issues at all, so I dunno. And after I installed the game, the brief load times when you open some chests got even shorter, so... yeah.

Speaking of which... time to play that ish before I have to go back to my ailing workplace.

True that.

I just beat these 2 female chain-saw muthafuckers in RE4 :bouncy:. Awesome game so far, I can't believe I missed out on the experience for this long.

[The Mana Knight]

Mana Knight is just Sony's own Dr. Mario Kart.

He's a good guy. Both of them are.Not sure if you remembered, but my message on PSN use to say "Loves his Sony stuff". ;)
The Mana Knight is something else, eh guys? I honestly think we might have a sony viral marketer here at CAG.

A shame to hear NGS has those loading issues. It seems like Itagaki would have wanted the definitive version to be the best. Lol, you just had to bring me up. ;) Take a look at my game collection in my sig and you can see I'm far from being a Sony Viral Marketer (I support most all platforms)

Itagaki had nothing to do with the PS3 version. His other development team handled the PS3 version (who also seems to be making other PS3 games too). Also, could be wrong, but if you're playing on a 20GB PS3 and you install the game, loading can be slower, due to the 20GB having a 2MB cache (compared to the 60GB having an 8MB cache). Games like Gripshift and VF5 prove this (60GB has almost instant loading between fights, while the 20GB has a few second loading time). I only have a 20GB currently, but I'm planning to upgrade soon (I have less than 3GB left). Only reason I'm taking so long is because I want a 16MB cache and 250GB the most, but will probably just settle for 160GB at 8MB cache.
Nah, Mana Knight's a good guy. He's just passionate about his games. :)
Pretty much. When I worked on an RPG website (now its closed), writing reviews, previews, news stories, etc., most anyone who saw my reviews could say they were very long (2000-5000 words), extremely emotional, etc., and could tell I really enjoy playing games. I do favor PlayStation, but I still enjoy my games (on any platform), too much.;)

Anyway, my gaming has been a bit on the low side lately. I just realized I forgot to play PSP yesterday.:( I played some Super Stardust HD and got a higher score, but did not surpass any buddies. ;( The game is a lot of fun and very addicting. I played Ridge Racer 7 and I'm the top person on my buddy list (mostly Modojo and CAG members). Beat the Grand Prix and all Manufacturer Trials, so now I'm around 66% complete with the game. Played some Resistance last night for the first time in a while. Made me realize why I really liked the game (despite not liking most FPS). Played Forza 2 on 360. My progress is moving a little slow due to being in a weird position (not many cars qualify, and if I upgrade, run into walls too much and take too much damage).

I somewhat feel like playing an RPG on PS2, but can't decide which still. I've made heavy progress in Tales of the Abyss, Ar Tonelico, Atelier Iris 2: The Azoth of Destiny, etc., so I might play one of them. Or, I could finally play Rogue Galaxy, since I only played for 1 hour. :(

[botticus]

The Mana Knight is something else, eh guys? I honestly think we might have a sony viral marketer here at CAG.

A shame to hear NGS has those loading issues. It seems like Itagaki would have wanted the definitive version to be the best. Brothers in Arms DS impresses, but I feel it will be over far too soon.Itagaki didn't lead the Sigma team, did he? I thought it was his protege or whoever.

[NorthX08]

Itagaki didn't lead the Sigma team, did he? I thought it was his protege or whoever.

yea it was his Apprentice, he didn't want to do the project but his "padawan" did ^^

[dallow]

Not sure if you remembered, but my message on PSN use to say "Loves his Sony stuff". ;)
Yup, I remember seeing it.

I settled on a 120GB drive with 8MB cache.
And I'm already down to 50-something GB free.


Too many videos....

[Jimbo Slice]

If you upgrade your PS3 hard-drive from 20 GB to whatever is there a way to transfer your data or do you have to re-download everything?

[The Mana Knight]

If you upgrade your PS3 hard-drive from 20 GB to whatever is there a way to transfer your data or do you have to re-download everything?The demos, games, etc. from the PS Store, you have to re-download. Everything else can copy over.

[seanr1221]

There are a few different ways you can transfer. You can plug in a usb flash drive, iPod, usb HDD etc.

If you have a 60 GB, you can always throw all your saves on a memory stick pro duo, SD card or CF card.

[dallow]

The demos, games, etc. from the PS Store, you have to re-download. Everything else can copy over.If you use the backup utility on the system, EVERYTHING copies over.

I didn't have to redownload a thing.

[terribledeli]

I finally finished off Hour of Victory. Outside of the 0 point achievement, I don't think I'll ever boot it up again.

Now, back to Tenchu Z.

[seanr1221]

If you use the backup utility on the system, EVERYTHING copies over.

I didn't have to redownload a thing.

When I first got my PS3, I set aside 10GB for linux. I will probably never use linux, so I want that space back. If I did this back up and wipe everything out, will it not count against my 5 times I can download a PSN game?

[dallow]

When I first got my PS3, I set aside 10GB for linux. I will probably never use linux, so I want that space back. If I did this back up and wipe everything out, will it not count against my 5 times I can download a PSN game?Nope, because you don't have to redownload.
You must use the backup utility.

I had flow, T5DR, Calling all Cars.
All were still there after the copy.

[jer7583]

Whatever floats your boat, TMK. It's just posts saying things like "custom firmware is wrong because i care about Sony" and "PS2 never had any problems with reliability, the 360 breaks too much" that make my stomach turn.

[Rodimus]

I'm gonna start playing Phantasy Star Universe in a few days. It's my first MMORPG.

[botticus]

GrimGrimoire should be in my mailbox when I get home, but I'm going to have to put it on the shelf until Etrian Odyssey stops sapping my free time and Rogue Galaxy gets picked up again and finished.

I really need to make some room in my game room and put my PS2 back in there. Would make it a lot easier to play without monopolizing the living room.

[seanr1221]

Nope, because you don't have to redownload.
You must use the backup utility.

I had flow, T5DR, Calling all Cars.
All were still there after the copy.

Nice! I guess when I go to back up it will tell me how big the file is? I have a 20GB iPod I can throw it all on.

[dallow]

Nice! I guess when I go to back up it will tell me how big the file is? I have a 20GB iPod I can throw it all on. I think it'll say something like 14GB copied. Or something.

Doesn't take too long either.

Is your iPod FAT32?

I used a spare notebook HDD and a cheap enclosure to backup with.

[seanr1221]

I think it'll say something like 14GB copied. Or something.

Doesn't take too long either.

Is your iPod FAT32?

I used a spare notebook HDD and a cheap enclosure to backup with.


Ehhhh I dont know what a FAT32 is....it's a 4th generation though.

[dallow]

Ehhhh I dont know what a FAT32 is....it's a 4th generation though.Does it show up as a drive on when connected to your computer?

Right click it and check the properties, see what the file system type is.
Actually, if you can even copy stuff to it when connected to the PS3, it should work.

[Chacrana]

Back from a day of not-so-gratifying work. Now, Sigma!

[jer7583]

Chacrana, that signature sure makes it hard to browse CAG at work sometimes. It's like okay, text, text, text, TITS

[botticus]

Finally got back into Rogue Galaxy. Finished off the optional planet, started in on Zerard. Can already tell the two towers are going to be a pain in the ass. I assume I'm not going through it incorrectly by switching from tower to tower as I go up (or down, wherever the hell I'm going).

[io]

Finally got back into Rogue Galaxy. Finished off the optional planet, started in on Zerard. Can already tell the two towers are going to be a pain in the ass. I assume I'm not going through it incorrectly by switching from tower to tower as I go up (or down, wherever the hell I'm going).

You have to switch back and forth on your way up, yes. But notice that you are skipping the corresponding level in the other tower when you do so. Guess what? You need to do it all again afterwards and hit those alternating levels (going to the top of the second tower) :rofl:. It is definitely the low point of the game, but it picks up quite a bit from there both story-wise and in variety of battling, so stick with it!

Saw earlier that you were getting GrimGrimoire. I'm about half way through. What I like about it is that is seems to be a fairly short game, at least to plow through the story. There are a ton of optional battles and I've only done one of those, though. It doesn't appear that you get anything by doing them, so I'm not sure if I ever will complete them all. As for the story, the battles started off fairly easy, then got really hard, and now seem easy again. Part of that is I have settled on a combo of phantoms and dragons which seems to be pretty powerful against whatever the other guy has. In one level the story pushes you to make some special unit but I found it was weak in comparison to the phantom/dragon combo.

[daroga]

Just beat Sonic 2 on the VC. I'm having an absolute blast replaying all my favorite games lately. Mega Man 2 & 3 and Mario 3, RE4 on the Wii, and now Sonic 2. I feel like a little kid again! ;)

Up next? Ninja Gaiden Black!

[The Mana Knight]

Hearing about Sonic 2 makes me want to play the game right now (probably on the Genesis Collection on PSP). It happens to be my favorite Sonic game ever.

Got my Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow demo today, so I'm going to play that. :)

[daroga]

Good grief is Mega Man Powered Up unforgiving. Elecman was mopping the floor with me for a bit. Time Man's stage is the thing nightmares are made of (Luckily his weakness really whomps him. I literally got to him with like 3 pegs of life on my last life and still won), and Gutsman stage almost had me throwing the PSP out the window. Didn't beat it. Better left for later I think. :)

[Rodimus]

Good grief is Mega Man Powered Up unforgiving. Elecman was mopping the floor with me for a bit. Time Man's stage is the thing nightmares are made of (Luckily his weakness really whomps him. I literally got to him with like 3 pegs of life on my last life and still won), and Gutsman stage almost had me throwing the PSP out the window. Didn't beat it. Better left for later I think. :)

I had alot of trouble with one of the bosses in Wily's Castle. The one with a bubble around it. A freakin' pain in the a$$

[Apossum]

got to the 2nd rachel mission in NGS. things are looking up, Chapter 7 was perfect :) for some reason, everything about ch. 6 seemed off. it was one of my favorite chapters before, but now, not so much.

the rachel missions do break my flow though. I was all ready to run back down and kill 60 zombies in the Ritual Room.

[depascal22]

Halfway through Lost Planet......loving it.

[Chacrana]

just finished Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Yeah. Uhm... basically, go get it. I'll write a review, but this game is fuckin' awesome and ya'll should know it. I played a lotta Gaiden these last couple of days.

Never experienced the problems that Whoknows and Apossum seem to be having, so I can't say that any technical issues detracted from the game for me.

[Chacrana]

And for the record, my overall rank for finishing the game was Master Ninja. Because I'm awesome.

[gunm]

Still slogging through Forza2, after getting confused in DiRT (I won the first buggy race, but then got all turned around with Rally). Played a little WarTech last night as well.

I've got too many games to play, but I'm loving it.

[Chacrana]

Fuck, I realized that I just dunno what to play next. Hmm... man. Tough one. I have RE4 for the Wii... don't really feel like playing that now though. It's weird finishing 2 games in less than a week's span. Hmm... eh, mebbe Tales of the Abyss next? Unless there's some gem in my collection I've just ignored up to this point.

[seanr1221]

Finished on master ninja? You sir are an uber nerd!

[Chacrana]

No no no, fewel, I finished on normal, but the ranking they gave me was "Master Ninja." Y'know, like how when you finish a level, they give you "Ninja Dog" as your performance ranking? :lol:

[seanr1221]

No no no, fewel, I finished on normal, but the ranking they gave me was "Master Ninja." Y'know, like how when you finish a level, they give you "Ninja Dog" as your performance ranking? :lol:

Quiet you ;)

I'm to busy trying to figure out why my PS3 decided to stop working wirelessly with my router :cry:

[daroga]

Chac, throw in RE4. It's great fun even for a second (3rd? 4th? 10th?) playthrough with the new controls.

[Chacrana]

Second playthrough for me. I'm not sure I wanna use the Wii's controls though... might as well try em, but I'm not expecting much.

Hopefully I'll be surprised.

Of course, this is assuming I even go with that game next.

[seanr1221]

Oh the wii controls are solid on RE4. I think I'm averaging a 96% so far with my hit ratio.

Figured out my wireless problem. Had to disable the SSID. Phew.

[asianxcore]

just finished Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Yeah. Uhm... basically, go get it. I'll write a review, but this game is fuckin' awesome and ya'll should know it. I played a lotta Gaiden these last couple of days.


Geez that was fast. Didn't you just get the game 2 days ago?

[MarkMan]

Played a bit more of Persona 3 today, trying to refamiliarize myself with some of the earlier parts of the game.

Tried out Super Contra on XBLA... thumbs down.... (Should be out soon?)

Blue Dragon demo is coming as well.

Right now I'm about to play more Blue Dragon then finish the night off playing T5DR.

[integralsmatic]

just finished Summon NIght 1 and going on to 2 and then gonna play some Mega Man ZX(havent finished yet...)

[Chacrana]

Geez that was fast. Didn't you just get the game 2 days ago?

Yeah, and I only played it at night too. mmm... good game though. Best game.

[Apossum]

And for the record, my overall rank for finishing the game was Master Ninja. Because I'm awesome.


what was your karma score (and what rank on the leaderboards)? and did you do the 60 fiend challenges...all of them. cause if not.....
you're the worst ninja gaiden player ever and your rank was attained dishonorably.


Quiet you ;)

I'm to busy trying to figure out why my PS3 decided to stop working wirelessly with my router :cry:


I'd like to know too...I'm trying to figure out how to turn off in game notifications thanks to you :lol: I don't think they have an option for that though...

[Chacrana]

leaderboards? karma score? Bitch, I ain't know dat shit.

I want to pray mission modes though now. kthx. Or do I want to go to bed. Naw, Gaiden.

[seanr1221]

what was your karma score (and what rank on the leaderboards)? and did you do the 60 fiend challenges...all of them. cause if not.....
you're the worst ninja gaiden player ever and your rank was attained dishonorably.





I'd like to know too...I'm trying to figure out how to turn off in game notifications thanks to you :lol: I don't think they have an option for that though...

:rofl: That must have been so annoying for you and Dallow, seeing me re-connect every 10 seconds.

Luckily disabling the SSID seems to have done the trick.

Oh, and I saw all these CAGs playing a Gears match (such as Chac, Jfoley, etc.) and when I put in my game to play, the game was full :[

I got pwned.

[gunm]

Blue Dragon demo is coming as well.

Great, another RPG I really really want, but will never have time to play.

Ah screw it, I'm getting it along with Eternal Sonata (although I'm liking Eternal Sonata's graphics better, despite the Toriyama character designs)...

Boo on Super Contra. The DS version of Contra 4 looks fun, at least.

[Apossum]

leaderboards? karma score? Bitch, I ain't know dat shit.

I want to pray mission modes though now. kthx. Or do I want to go to bed. Naw, Gaiden.


man you a scurb. come back when you have wiped your ass (but you can redeem yourself by identifying that win quote.)

That must have been so annoying for you and Dallow, seeing me re-connect every 10 seconds.

Luckily disabling the SSID seems to have done the trick.

Oh, and I saw all these CAGs playing a Gears match (such as Chac, Jfoley, etc.) and when I put in my game to play, the game was full :[

I got pwned.


Good good, now Psunami needs to fix his shit too :lol:

I haven't turned on my 360/SF Anniversary machine in a while... I wanna play but NGS and DDS own my lives atm

[karsh]

Surprisingly enough, I'm really enjoying Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix for the Wii. The controls, once I finally figured out I still had to be pointing at the object, are amazing. I love the idea of using the Wiimote as a wand. Hopefully other games choose to use control schemes more like this, cause I love it.

[Jimbo Slice]

Sigma came today. I'm stoked.

Sorry about the room being full Sean, there were 2 people we didn't know in there, I coulda kicked them. Shoot me a message next time something like that happens and I'll make room for you.

[gunm]

Played some Virtua Tennis 3 and more Forza last night.

Not sure what I'll playing this weekend, but I suspect more of the same or some PS2 shooting love.

[whoknows]

Yesterday I bought Enchanted Arms for PS3 since it dropped to $20...but...I dont know if I'll be playing it anytime soon.

Also grabbed Shinobi since I regret trading it away awhile ago. Still hard, and still fun.

And the two Gungrave games. They are pretty shallow combat-wise, but I'd be lying if I say I'm not enjoying them (at least the first one, havent played Overdose yet).

[Chacrana]

I only played the second Gungrave game, but I hated it. I finished it for some reason though. It felt shoddy the entire time and the graphics were obscenely bad. Interestingly enough, the anime based on the game is fantastic.

Shinobi though. That's something special. I love that game. Yeah, the level designs are copy-pasted, but the combat is sooooo fun and the game is really never entertaining. It's one of the best arcade style action games on the PS2. Too bad Nightshade wasn't very good...

[whoknows]

I only played the second Gungrave game, but I hated it. I finished it for some reason though. It felt shoddy the entire time and the graphics were obscenely bad. Interestingly enough, the anime based on the game is fantastic.

Shinobi though. That's something special. I love that game. Yeah, the level designs are copy-pasted, but the combat is sooooo fun and the game is really never entertaining. It's one of the best arcade style action games on the PS2. Too bad Nightshade wasn't very good...
I finished the anime a few days ago which is the reason I got the games :lol:

Still, I got both for about $12 so I'm happy.

And I didn't think Nightshade was that different from Shinobi...I thought they played pretty much the same besides having a different main character.

[Chacrana]

I finished the anime a few days ago which is the reason I got the games :lol:

Still, I got both for about $12 so I'm happy.

And I didn't think Nightshade was that different from Shinobi...I thought they played pretty much the same besides having a different main character.

Few things about Nightshade:

1) Camera made bottomless pits impossible to see
2) Lock-on system often locked onto a very far away enemy for no reason, so if all you've got left at your disposal is a kick and that doesn't get you all the way over there, you're going to fall in that pit you can't see.
3) Enemies that block make you fall in bottomless pits you can't see.
4) Levels are completely uninteresting. At least Shinobi had legitimate attempts at environments. They all felt different. In Nightshade, it's industrial complex after industrial complex, and then you get to play the shitty boat level.

[Chacrana]

Hmm.... so it's currently between RE 4 and Tales of the Abyss... though right now, I'm siding with Tales simply because the last two games I played were action. Ninja Gaiden was hella action, actually.

[whoknows]

Few things about Nightshade:

1) Camera made bottomless pits impossible to see
2) Lock-on system often locked onto a very far away enemy for no reason, so if all you've got left at your disposal is a kick and that doesn't get you all the way over there, you're going to fall in that pit you can't see.
3) Enemies that block make you fall in bottomless pits you can't see.
4) Levels are completely uninteresting. At least Shinobi had legitimate attempts at environments. They all felt different. In Nightshade, it's industrial complex after industrial complex, and then you get to play the shitty boat level.
At least Hibana was more fun to look at than Hotsuma ;)


And I'd go Tales if I were you. Then again, I've played RE4 so much I dont think I will ever every play it again. Touching the controller while its on makes me feel sick :lol:

[daroga]

Wow, am I ever thankful I didn't go out and get a PS3. I just put Ninja Gaiden Black in the 360 and boy does that game look good. It helps that I played the whole of it originally on a 20 year old TV with composite cables when it came out. Now, in 480p on our LCD? *whew* Beautiful.

Not to say that Sigma isn't leaps and bounds better, but conentment with what one already has is a good skill to master. :)

Now, for the Ninja Gaiden masters in the house. I beat the game when it first came out and really haven't touched it since. I just beat chapter 3 and was getting pretty rocked. Any tactics / suggestions for general combat that I may have forgotten about or simply never known?

[zewone]

Wow, am I ever thankful I didn't go out and get a PS3. I just put Ninja Gaiden Black in the 360 and boy does that game look good. It helps that I played the whole of it originally on a 20 year old TV with composite cables when it came out. Now, in 480p on our LCD? *whew* Beautiful.

Not to say that Sigma isn't leaps and bounds better, but conentment with what one already has is a good skill to master. :)

Now, for the Ninja Gaiden masters in the house. I beat the game when it first came out and really haven't touched it since. I just beat chapter 3 and was getting pretty rocked. Any tactics / suggestions for general combat that I may have forgotten about or simply never known?
No HDTV to make Black 720p/1080i?

It looks really good.

[Chacrana]

No HDTV to make Black 720p/1080i?

It looks really good.

Black does look a lot better when you put it in 720p, but there's still an absolutely monumental difference between that and Sigma, depending on what part of the game you're in.

[Chacrana]

Wow, am I ever thankful I didn't go out and get a PS3. I just put Ninja Gaiden Black in the 360 and boy does that game look good. It helps that I played the whole of it originally on a 20 year old TV with composite cables when it came out. Now, in 480p on our LCD? *whew* Beautiful.

Not to say that Sigma isn't leaps and bounds better, but conentment with what one already has is a good skill to master. :)

Now, for the Ninja Gaiden masters in the house. I beat the game when it first came out and really haven't touched it since. I just beat chapter 3 and was getting pretty rocked. Any tactics / suggestions for general combat that I may have forgotten about or simply never known?

Lemme guess.... flying swallow. flying swallow. flying swallow. Or at least, back in the noob days, that's what I did over and over and over. Doesn't work. You really need to learn a variety of moves. Running on walls is more important than even in this iteration, and... at least for the first stages, the whole running up the wall and then slashing downward move is invaluable. Square, Square, Triangle, Triangle, Triangle (or as much of that as you can perform with your current sword level) is my personal favorite move.

[gunm]

Good tip. I forgot I still have my wife's co-worker's copy of Black. Maybe I'll give that a spin to compensate for my lack of PS3.

[Chacrana]

Just gave the Dynasty Warriors Gundam demo a spin and... wow. It feels woefully unpolished. At least, in the 5 minutes I tried it.

[whoknows]

I'm thinking of buying this TV for gaming. I want an HDTV, but I don't want to spend more than $500 for one...its a refurb but looks good. Thoughts?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022039

[Chacrana]

Personally, I'd wait till you have enough cash to spring for at least a Samsung. Yeah, you'll have to wait a bit longer, I suppose, but trust me, the difference will be more than worth it.

[whoknows]

Personally, I'd wait till you have enough cash to spring for at least a Samsung. Yeah, you'll have to wait a bit longer, I suppose, but trust me, the difference will be more than worth it.
I'm Horribly impatient though.

I'd try to wait...I just hate spending so much on a TV.

How much would a decent Samsung cost?

[nyprimus4]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234016

I own this model and bought it $699 new at Bestbuy last year. It is awesome. It is my all purpose TV. Xbox 360, PC, standard TV, over-the-air HDTV.

[whoknows]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234016

I own this model and bought it $699 new at Bestbuy last year. It is awesome. It is my all purpose TV. Xbox 360, PC, standard TV, over-the-air HDTV.
Looks nice.

I may go for that one if no one points out a better one. I plan to use it for PS3...I know 1080p is what PS3 is touted for, but isnt it hard to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p unless you have a fairly large TV?

There are people complaining about black bars and the lack of screen resizing options. Is that a problem with gaming?

[Chacrana]

Westinghouses are decent. At the very least, they're definitely better than Olevias. Hmm... I'll see if I can find a Samsung at that price.

[whoknows]

Westinghouses are decent. At the very least, they're definitely better than Olevias. Hmm... I'll see if I can find a Samsung at that price.
Think that's even possible?

Also saw this on craigslist...rear projection is bad for gaming though, huh?

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/ele/365252773.html

[Apossum]

Wow, am I ever thankful I didn't go out and get a PS3. I just put Ninja Gaiden Black in the 360 and boy does that game look good. It helps that I played the whole of it originally on a 20 year old TV with composite cables when it came out. Now, in 480p on our LCD? *whew* Beautiful.

Not to say that Sigma isn't leaps and bounds better, but conentment with what one already has is a good skill to master. :)

Now, for the Ninja Gaiden masters in the house. I beat the game when it first came out and really haven't touched it since. I just beat chapter 3 and was getting pretty rocked. Any tactics / suggestions for general combat that I may have forgotten about or simply never known?

I wouldn't say it's leaps and bounds better at all. they're virtually equal, with the small edge to Sigma for adding Rachel and good graphics. I find the new weapon is interchangeable with the dragon sword, but the animations for it are pretty cool. so yeah, very good choice on not splurging $700+ after taxes :)

as for survival, counters are the most overlooked key moves in the game. They take some good timing-- when you block an attack, there's a small flash between you and the enemy and a clang sound-- hit X or Y right when you see the flash or hear the clang if you're looking elsewhere. there's a tiny window of opportunity for it and you have to really watch closely for that flash. this makes busting out of a crowd of enemies very easy and takes the risk of getting attacked away, since you're invincible during most of the counter animation.


blocking and rolling correctly are also key-- when possible, don't block, but roll out of the way of an incoming enemy and attack when they whiff.

[daroga]

Oh, I guess I just assumed that Black is being displayed at 480p. The 360 upconvert that?

[Chacrana]

Think that's even possible?

Also saw this on craigslist...rear projection is bad for gaming though, huh?

http://fortcollins.craigslist.org/ele/365252773.html

Don't even consider that. HP? Hmm... surefire way to tell something's crap. And you know something's up when everything about that listing looks so sketchy. But yeah, the other issue is that they say it's HD, but it's probably just 480p and 1080i rather than 720p... which is what you want.

[whoknows]

Don't even consider that. HP? Hmm... surefire way to tell something's crap. And you know something's up when everything about that listing looks so sketchy. But yeah, the other issue is that they say it's HD, but it's probably just 480p and 1080i rather than 720p... which is what you want.
Ok, and on that Westinghouse in the reviews people complain about black bars and the lack of image resizing options...will there be black bars when I'm gaming if I get it?

[depascal22]

Gonna be playing Gears tonight if anyone wants to join in.

[Chacrana]

Ok, and on that Westinghouse in the reviews people complain about black bars and the lack of image resizing options...will there be black bars when I'm gaming if I get it?

Dunno, can't say. I'd assume not, but then, without more info I can't say a whole lot without pulling things out of my ass (which I do a lot.)

[Apossum]

Oh, I guess I just assumed that Black is being displayed at 480p. The 360 upconvert that?


yep :) and hope those tips help.

[whoknows]

Dunno, can't say. I'd assume not, but then, without more info I can't say a whole lot without pulling things out of my ass (which I do a lot.)
:lol:

Saying something is better than nothing probably :-P

I wonder if I should take the risk...

[nyprimus4]

If its 4:3 content it won't be displayed full screen. If its 16:9 your fine.

[botticus]

Man... just tackled the first of the two towers in Rogue Galaxy... that is a bitch. I can't wait to do it all over again but in reverse for the second tower!

[Chacrana]

if the black bars just mean that 4:3 won't fill the screen, then it's a non-issue since that's how stuff's supposed to be anyway. The context matters, but now that I think about it, yeah, that's probably it.

[whoknows]

If its 4:3 content it won't be displayed full screen. If its 16:9 your fine.
Most games nowadays are able to do 16:9 right?

[Chacrana]

Most games nowadays are able to do 16:9 right?

360 and PS3 games all have 16:9. Wii is the Luddite System, so it usually is just 4:3.

[whoknows]

360 and PS3 games all have 16:9. Wii is the Luddite System, so it usually is just 4:3.
Well, I want it for PS3 so awesome :D

[The Mana Knight]

I just bought Enchanted Arms on PS3 because of the EB sale (originally played it for a few hours on Xbox). I probably won't try to beat it, but it gives me another game to play right now for a little bit.

Btw, I got my HDTV for just $500. It's a 32" LCD, 720p one. Works great with my PS3 (have it connected via HDMI) and 360 (connected via component).

[daroga]

360 and PS3 games all have 16:9. Wii is the Luddite System, so it usually is just 4:3.Nah, it's not 4:3 most of the time. It's some bizzare ratio inbetween 16:9 and 4:3, leaving you with thin back bars on the side.

Apossum, yup, I'll give those tips a try. By normall tactic is block and then at an openining XXX,YYY, or try to get that swoop up and dowardward thrust with 2 Ys. You have to be blocking to roll, correct?

[SL4IN]

just got the ds back from nintendo today, so now I'm playing pokemon diamond again, and then of course valkyrie profile on the psp.

[whoknows]

Now I'm asking myself if I really need an HDTV :lol:

[Chacrana]

Now I'm asking myself if I really need an HDTV :lol:

You don't need a toilet, but if you didn't have one, people would probably call you a $$$$$$ behind your back. It's the same thing here.

[zewone]

Now I'm asking myself if I really need an HDTV :lol:
If you own a PS3, you need an HDTV.

You're using like 40% of it's potential.

[The Mana Knight]

If you own a PS3, you need an HDTV.

You're using like 40% of it's potential.Buying a PS3 made me want to buy an HDTV. Once I got one, there is no going back to an SDTV.

[whoknows]

Alright, I guess I'll be ordering that Westinghouse. It's better than that Olevia right?

[seanr1221]

Owning a ps3/xbox 360 without an hdtv is like having one testicle.

Yup.

[Apossum]

Nah, it's not 4:3 most of the time. It's some bizzare ratio inbetween 16:9 and 4:3, leaving you with thin back bars on the side.

Apossum, yup, I'll give those tips a try. By normall tactic is block and then at an openining XXX,YYY, or try to get that swoop up and dowardward thrust with 2 Ys. You have to be blocking to roll, correct?


yep, hold block + any direction on the analog stick. also after that "swoop up" launching attack, hit X 3 times to slice them in the air, then do the downward stroke. it's a guaranteed kill.



Edit: get the westinghouse Whoknows! and prepare to never be able to look at an SDTV again without feeling you just contracted herpes. or something.

[Chacrana]

Alright, I guess I'll be ordering that Westinghouse. It's better than that Olevia right?

Yes, much better.

[Chacrana]

K, I got about an hour into Tales of the Abyss and... s'okay. Not great. Actually, the very definition of mediocre. So... I assume it gets better? I remember that Tales of Symphonia was pretty meh at first too, but it got great a few hours in...

[whoknows]

Yes, much better.
Does it matter that it can't do 1080i?

Is 1080i that much better than 720p?

[pete5883]

Btw, I got my HDTV for just $500. It's a 32" LCD, 720p one. Works great with my PS3 (have it connected via HDMI) and 360 (connected via component).
What brand?

[Chacrana]

Does it matter that it can't do 1080i?

Is 1080i that much better than 720p?

It can probably do 1080i, but not 1080p. Either way, 1080i is not as good as 720p.

[The Mana Knight]

What brand?Not telling, but it isn't some Vizio, Sony, Samsung, etc.

I'll just say it had a small scratch on the back (which is why it was on the scratch and dent area) and my Dad bargained the guy to get it for $500 (the TV brand new is $750-$850). Mostly its a good TV, but I really want a Sony 1080p one. After I finish college and get a good job, I will buy one. I love hooking the TV up to my Sony surround sound 5.1 channel speakers. :D

I played some Super Stardust HD earlier this morning. I started off with a very high score, than screwed up a few times within a short time period, missing my high score. :( I'm trying very hard to pass a few members here, like WhoKnows, but keep failing. :( Oh well, I'm crushing CAG members on my buddy list who own Ridge Racer 7. :P
It can probably do 1080i, but not 1080p. Either way, 1080i is not as good as 720p.Actually, I've been using 1080i more than 720p (unless a game downscales to 720p). When I played VT3 or other 1080p games, for some reason, they appear to look better in 1080i to me. I usually play my upscaled DVDs, PS1/PS2 games at 1080i, but I should probably try 720p.

[whoknows]

Is Olevia really that bad? Because this one appears to be nice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022043

What about Vizio?

[zewone]

Vizio is the worst.

I prefer 1080i over 720p.

[depascal22]

1080i seems better for moving pictures and 720p looks great for static pictures.

[whoknows]

So this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234016

Vs This:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022043

Which would you guys prefer for gaming?

[The Mana Knight]

What about Vizio?Don't buy Vizio. My Dad just bought one 2-3 months ago. The TV completely stopped working last week. My Dad wasn't able to get it repaired (of if he did, it would costs $150 and take 8-10 weeks to repair). So, he just took it back to Sam's Club and they gave him back his money (he spent $500 on it, it was a 32" btw) in store credit, and added an extra $130 store credit (brining the total to $630).

[zewone]

So this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234016

Vs This:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022043

Which would you guys prefer for gaming?
People are against Olevia's because of the name, but just going off those specs I'd prefer the Olevia because of the 1600 contrast vs. the Westy's 1000.

[whoknows]

People are against Olevia's because of the name, but just going off those specs I'd prefer the Olevia because of the 1600 contrast vs. the Westy's 1000.
Cool. I also noticed the Olevia does 1080i while the Westinghouse doesn't which is why I was asking.

I'd rather spend the extra $30 for the Olevia if it's worth it. Why do people not like Olevia?

[Chacrana]

Hmm... yeah, given those specs, the Olevia's probably the better choice, as much as it pains me to say it.

[Apossum]

So this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889234016

Vs This:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022043

Which would you guys prefer for gaming?


I'm totally biased against Olevia after a bad experience, but the lower rating on the Westinghouse is not good, considering Newegg reviews tend to be skewed much higher

[whoknows]

I'm totally biased against Olevia after a bad experience, but the lower rating on the Westinghouse is not good, considering Newegg reviews tend to be skewed much higher
I guess I'll go with the Olevia. I'm just afraid I'll get it and it'll break. It'll be a bitch to replace apparently if that happens.

[whoknows]

Which HDMI cable do I need for the PS3 exactly? I know to get it from monoprice, but which do I need?

[jer7583]

I've been eyeing up a 20 inch widescreen Samsung Computer Monitor at best buy that's around $230, just for 360 gaming. I'm not sure if I should bite on that or save my pennies for a real HDTV around 30 inches someday..

[zewone]

Which HDMI cable do I need for the PS3 exactly? I know to get it from monoprice, but which do I need?
Male-Male.

[whoknows]

So this one will work?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=2412&seq=1&format=2&style=

[zewone]

So this one will work?

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=2412&seq=1&format=2&style=
Yep

[Lorddraco07]

Lots of talk on hdtvs here heh. I'm contemplating on getting a ps3 with a hdtv this month to accomodate my 360.

Pioneer PDP-4270HD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000G81EYW/ref=ord_cart_shr/105-7906907-9270854?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance)

Anyone own one of those or heard anything on them? I read a bit about it on avsforum and it seemed like a good tv.

[Chacrana]

1024 X 768 resolution? No fuckin' way. Don't bother.

[zewone]

Lots of talk on hdtvs here heh. I'm contemplating on getting a ps3 with a hdtv this month to accomodate my 360.

Pioneer PDP-4270HD (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000G81EYW/ref=ord_cart_shr/105-7906907-9270854?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance)

Anyone own one of those or heard anything on them? I read a bit about it on avsforum and it seemed like a good tv.
I think you should check out this TV:

http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-LVM-42W2-1080p-Video-Monitor/dp/B000E7RACK

[jer7583]

1up yours is up, for those who listen.

[whoknows]

I played some Super Stardust HD earlier this morning. I started off with a very high score, than screwed up a few times within a short time period, missing my high score. :( I'm trying very hard to pass a few members here, like WhoKnows, but keep failing. :(
I feel honored :lol:

[whoknows]

Ok, this is more than I want to spend on a TV but its not like I buy a TV every day. Plus I'm kinda scared of that Olevia since its refurbished.

Opinions please:

http://circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-32-LCD-HDTV-LN-T3242H/sem/rpsm/oid/173636/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[zewone]

Ok, this is more than I want to spend on a TV but its not like I buy a TV every day. Plus I'm kinda scared of that Olevia since its refurbished.

Opinions please:

http://circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-32-LCD-HDTV-LN-T3242H/sem/rpsm/oid/173636/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
Shit looks hot to me. 7000:1 contrast ratio is great.

[whoknows]

Shit looks hot to me. 7000:1 contrast ratio is great.
Think it's worth $800 then?

[Mattte]

I picked up this one a few weeks ago:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Vizio-42-Plasma-HDTV-VP42HDTV20A/sem/rpsm/oid/180042/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

'tis beautiful, but like the reviews said the sound isn't great, but its still good. Worth every penny for me.

[whoknows]

I picked up this one a few weeks ago:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Vizio-42-Plasma-HDTV-VP42HDTV20A/sem/rpsm/oid/180042/catOid/-12869/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

'tis beautiful, but like the reviews said the sound isn't great, but its still good. Worth every penny for me.
Nice.

But $950...hmmm...$800 is already pushing it for me :lol:

[whoknows]

After playing Shinobi for awhile today I've gotta say Hotsuma is cooler than that other ninja in a certain other ninja game I've been playing that has the word Gaiden in the title.

[Gentlegamer]

I'm celebrating the Tomb Raider anniversary by playing through the original PS Tomb Raider (via PS2).

[Logg]

I just beat Harry Potter: OOTP

[Chacrana]

whoknows, yeah, that TV's great.

[seanr1221]

Costco.com has a 32inch LCD for 500.00....then again it's a no-name :lol:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11223743&search=212198&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=212198&Ntt=212198&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

[whoknows]

whoknows, yeah, that TV's great.
Well, you were talking about Samsung so I guess they must be good since they're more expensive than the others ;)

[Dark Slayer120]

Costco.com has a 32inch LCD for 500.00....then again it's a no-name :lol:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11223743&search=212198&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=212198&Ntt=212198&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Pretty sweet for $500 though. I don't like Samsungs since three people I know that bought one they all had to replace them within a year or so. As getting them fixed would cost about just as much as a new T.V

[depascal22]

Just finished up Mission 10 on Lost Planet. I'm very impressed with the game so far. It's the right mix of mech and on foot combat. Definately worth a buy when it hits the magical $30.

I'm off to get a converter for my PS3 so I can play some of these great PS2 fighting games with my stick.

[whoknows]

So the Samsung at 7000:1 would look a lot better than an Olevia at 1600:1 right? I ask because the Olevia is bigger and cheaper slightly :-P

Probably going to go pick up the Samsung later today though

[Chacrana]

The Olevia is a bigger POS and built cheaper

[whoknows]

The Olevia is a bigger POS and built cheaper
That's what I figured.

Oh well, at least the Samsung will last a while. I'm guessing you have one with the way you've been praising them?

And on a 32'' I really won't be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p will I?

[seanr1221]

That's what I figured.

Oh well, at least the Samsung will last a while. I'm guessing you have one with the way you've been praising them?

And on a 32'' I really won't be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p will I?

Most likely no. On my 30" Samsung I can barely tell the difference between upscaled dvds and blu-rays. There's a difference, just not an "OMG difference" ;)

I'm SO tempted to download Tekken on my PS3 for some reason (waits for tekken fans to come in and yell at me to do it :lol: )

And I got used component cables for my PS3 from Gamestop for 14.99! Now I can play the PS3 on my 22" monitor...woo!

[depascal22]

Go get Tekken for the PS3, sean!

[asianxcore]

I'm SO tempted to download Tekken on my PS3 for some reason (waits for tekken fans to come in and yell at me to do it :lol: )


DOOOOOOO IT! :)

Once the online update drops, you'll see a lot of the fighting game thread d00ds playing it online.

[Chacrana]

That's what I figured.

Oh well, at least the Samsung will last a while. I'm guessing you have one with the way you've been praising them?

And on a 32'' I really won't be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p will I?

Naw, I have a Sony. I think the best LCDs by a mile are the Samsungs, Sharps, and Sony TV's... with (in general) Sony being the best, Sharp being second, and Samsung being third. That said, I can wholeheartedly recommend any of them. Though it's rare that I get to say "Hey, I like these TVs" without being trampled by people saying "ZOMG YOU BIASED SONY FANBOY FUCKER!!!!!!" anymore, so this is nice.

Anyway, at 32", yeah, 1080p is irrelevant.

[seanr1221]

Ok ok it's downloading now. :D

I'm looking at my PS3 for the first time over component cables now (I've always had it hooked up through HDMI on my other TV). What is this cross color reduction filter, rgb full and super white business?

[PyroGamer]

Naw, I have a Sony. I think the best LCDs by a mile are the Samsungs, Sharps, and Sony TV's... with (in general) Sony being the best, Sharp being second, and Samsung being third.
ZOMG YOU BIASED SONY FANBOY FUCKER!!!!!!

[whoknows]

Just got back from Circuit City with that Samsung TV.

Now I'm $1000 in debt :lol:

Actually I did the no interest for 18 months or something, even though I'll have it paid off next month at the latest.

Now I just need to move all my shit and my old TV to make room for it :-P

Hope it doesn't take too long for my HDMI cable to get here from monoprice

[Chacrana]

Awesome -- you made the right choice. Anyway, enjoy.

[Apossum]

I'm afraid to admit how many hours I've put into NGS today :lol: haven't had a gaming a session like this in a while.

anything to keep my mind off of the fact that I'm supposed to be in Brooklyn seeing the Boredoms play with 77 drummers right now. :(

[SL4IN]

just bought x-men legends 2 for psp today. so now, i'm playing that and enjoying it very much. :)

[whoknows]

PS3 looks beautiful through HDMI.

I can't believe I've avoided getting an HDTV for so long

[FaintDeftone]

I'm switching back and forth between RE4: Wii Edition, Rayman Raving Rabbids (Wii), Scarface (Wii), and Rainbow Six Vegas (360).

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Right now, it's between Scarface and soon to be playing Sid Meier's Pirates, both on the original Xbox.

As for the whole HDTV conversation, my one relative just bought a 50" Toshiba plasma last week for around $1199 or $1299, I forget which. I guess it was last years model and the one local chain(Boscov's) was clearing it out.

I haven't personally had a chance to see it yet, but THIS is the one I believe they got, which must've been on a July 4th special, since it's currently $1,599.00 on their site:

http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=7021020&itemNumber=7721&assortmentId=1&type=Product

[pete5883]

Finished Crush last night (don't get me started on that last level) and began Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror. Which should be cool because I was a big fan of 1 & 2 (but they changed Gabe's voice!) What's the correct control setup I should be using? I know the default isn't the one.

[The Mana Knight]

PS3 looks beautiful through HDMI.

I can't believe I've avoided getting an HDTV for so longI told you. That's why I dread going back to playing PS3 on an SDTV whenever I'm home from college. :(
Finished Crush last night (don't get me started on that last level) and began Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror. Which should be cool because I was a big fan of 1 & 2 (but they changed Gabe's voice!) What's the correct control setup I should be using? I know the default isn't the one.Speaking of Crush, I've been meaning to get it, but I've been holding off (making sure I get other stuff I want, to an extent).

[seanr1221]

I'm tempted to trade in The Darkness and MotorStorm at EB for the 2-for-1 deal.

I paid 35.00 for The Darkness and 30.00 for MotorStorm, so it wouldn't be a big loss for Lair...but I'm just going to miss MotorStorm :cry:

[botticus]

Just got back from Circuit City with that Samsung TV.

Now I'm $1000 in debt :lol:

Actually I did the no interest for 18 months or something, even though I'll have it paid off next month at the latest.

Now I just need to move all my shit and my old TV to make room for it :-P

Hope it doesn't take too long for my HDMI cable to get here from monopricePS3 looks beautiful through HDMI.

I can't believe I've avoided getting an HDTV for so long:-s 3 hour shipping from Monoprice? :lol:

Finally got through Chapter 8 in Rogue Galaxy. Any idea how much time I have left to get it finished after going through the hour of stunning cinematics and battles at the beginning of Chapter 9? I've put in about 31 hours so far. I tried to do some of the bounty hunting, but apparently the ones that I could get in Zerard require me to have a much higher rank, so I guess I started with the wrong ones.

[whoknows]

:-s 3 hour shipping from Monoprice? :lol:
Nah, I borrowed an HDMI cable until mine gets here :-P

3 hours would be nice though :lol:

[Dark Slayer120]

PS3 looks beautiful through HDMI.

I can't believe I've avoided getting an HDTV for so long

Amazing isn't it? I remember telling you that a long time ago and to get one. You were just kidding yourself by not having one. You weren't seeing what the PS3 could really do. HD just makes everything look so damn good, it really adds the "final touches" to the games that SD can't. If you ever go back to SD just to compare it will look really shitty, that you never would of noticed until after playing on HD. Anyway what do you have it set on? 720P, 1080P, 1080I?

[botticus]

Okay, Rogue Galaxy people:

I'm in the Rosa desert in Chapter 10. I hit two quick save points, and my save point is now "Near the Monument" or something like that. I have run into an invisible wall dead in the middle of the only path available to me. Is there a cutscene that I'm not triggering, or am I missing something I have to do previously? I really hope my game hasn't somehow gotten hosed up, cause there's nothin like playing 30 hours and then just giving up.

Edit: Nevermind, GameFAQ'd it... I missed a previous cutscene, all straightened out!

[gunm]

Got in my first GRAW2 multiplayer co-op last nite. It was pretty fun, except I kept dying in the same place on the map like a newb.

[Mattte]

Need 1 more for TMNT...add me!

[Apossum]

Just beat Ninja Gaiden Sigma on Normal.

The ending was ridiculous...I was maxed out on every item, had 99999 essence, got all 50 scarabs (you get the plasma saber for the 50th one) and was generally invincible.

still, the end of the game begs the question-- is it really fucking necessary for the fucking ghost fish to respawn every time you walk back and forth through an area with them????! those things were making me so angry :lol:

anyway, placed 136 on the leaderboard for Normal mode...woot!

[Chacrana]

Nice. For a whiny bitch, you did well! :lol:

Still didn't have anywhere near as many problems as you though... so overall, do you think Sigma's the best version of the game?

[Apossum]

Nice. For a whiny bitch, you did well! :lol:

Still didn't have anywhere near as many problems as you though... so overall, do you think Sigma's the best version of the game?


nope. There were a bunch of changes i didn't like, a bunch of little glitches I found along the way, and Rachel's missions were boring.


oh, to add-- I was smacking around every enemy with the Unlabored Flawlessness since chapter 9, had max ninpo (5), and max health for the last 5 or 6 chapters. :lol: I guess that's another thing-- it's much easier, even on normal. But none of this stuff would really affect a casual player...aside from the loading pauses.


edit: and no theater mode! which brings me to yet another complaint--the movies looked like shit. they should've been in HD, but they actually looked worse than the Xbox version.

yeah, i am the whiniest bitch :lol:

[depascal22]

So would you be interested in trading the game now that you've beaten it........(puppy dog eyes)

[seanr1221]

I'm playing the find a media server that works to stream content from my mac to ps3 game.

Can anyone help? Eyeconnect isn't free, and twonky was crappy :lol:

[Apossum]

So would you be interested in trading the game now that you've beaten it........(puppy dog eyes)


sorry, beating normal is just the beginning :) now there's mission mode, hard, very hard, and master ninja mode; as well as the DLC coming out.

[seanr1221]

Don't forget Ninja Dog mode!


>___>

[Apossum]

Don't forget Ninja Dog mode!


>___>


well...I technically beat that. after I beat normal, I went back to my final save, died 3 times, and fought the very last boss on Ninja Dog. and got a ranking of Ninja Dog at the end :lol: (I don't think you can get anything over it...right?)

[seanr1221]

well...I technically beat that. after I beat normal, I went back to my final save, died 3 times, and fought the very last boss on Ninja Dog. and got a ranking of Ninja Dog at the end :lol: (I don't think you can get anything over it...right?)

Nah I usually rank lesser or greater ninja.

[mr ryles]

Haven't played the darkness in about a week, but I plan on getting back to it tonight.

[Apossum]

Nah I usually rank lesser or greater ninja.


okay, then it must have been totalling the full game stats...and technically I only killed one guy.

[seanr1221]

I'm trying to save up enough for the big ass whoopin paddle...would it be better to wear the ribbon that gives me extra essence..or the one that lets my UTs charge up faster?

[Apossum]

I'm trying to save up enough for the big ass whoopin paddle...would it be better to wear the ribbon that gives me extra essence..or the one that lets my UTs charge up faster?


i'm not sure how much extra essence the ribbon gives you, but full UT's give you lots of cash. I usually wear the faster UT armlet when I play...

[Trakan]

Gonna try to hit up hard mode on The Darkness.

Just beat it on hard mode a couple hours ago. Wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it'd be.

[seanr1221]

i'm not sure how much extra essence the ribbon gives you, but full UT's give you lots of cash. I usually wear the faster UT armlet when I play...

I just cant pull off full UTs very well. I get overwhelmed and everyone gangs up on me :[

[Apossum]

I just cant pull off full UTs very well. I get overwhelmed and everyone gangs up on me :[


after killing some enemies (when there's enough essence to do a full UT), put some space between yourself and the gang, absorb the essence and try to get a full UT off on the whole pack. it's tough to do since the enemies almost always strafe you, but you can usually bait a few of them into it, and kick the crap out of the one or two guys left.

[botticus]

Finally started in on the GBA Fire Emblems. Unfortunately it's a little rough compared to Path of Radiance (shocking), but still fun. I'm guessing the handheld ones move a lot quicker than the console iteration, judging by the save files on my used copy - Chapter 18 in 6 hours? Wow! Took me something like 40-50 hours to finish 28 chapters on the Cube. Not that it will bother me if it's shorter.

[jer7583]

I'm going to stop buying new games and start focusing on the backlog. FFXII now!

[munch]

I only have my DS while I'm in Los Angeles. I'm finally going to get around to playing Hotel Dusk.

[scargums]

been playing lots of quake wars beta, as well as day of defeat source. replaying resident evil 4 again and continuing my dynasty in ncaa 2007 (go bucks)

[Socheata]

I finished Aegis Wing on Insane with a group of random people on Xbox Live. The only achievements I need are Ace (Earn 185,000 points) and Teamwork (Score 10,000 points while attached in a level). I also decided to finish off Marvel Ultimate Alliance on Normal; I put the game off back in May and I guess I was near the end of Act 4. It only took me an additional 1.5 hours to complete the game. That's one less game off my backlog.

[karmapolice]

I just started Jade Empire. I wish I had known how amazing it is. I thought it was going to be like kotor, not like the perfect cross between fable and kotor. This game rocks and for the first time in a long time I have to force myself to put down the controller.

[Moxio]

I just started Jade Empire. I wish I had known how amazing it is. I thought it was going to be like kotor, not like the perfect cross between fable and kotor. This game rocks and for the first time in a long time I have to force myself to put down the controller.

Glad to hear, I lub Fable.

How much you snag it for? It's XBOX right?

[karmapolice]

I loved fable, probably one of my favorite games for the last generation. I picked it up for 10.99 at CD Warehouse. I couldnt pass it up. Im about 5 hours in and cant put it down.

[seanr1221]

I <3 Fable :drool:

I remember a couple years ago, I got a huge urge to play it and picked up the lost chapters. I played it for about 2 months straight on my 360, and turned my guy into this ultra, super good, god-like character.

Great game that I think is under-appreciated. Can't wait for Fable 2.

[PapiChullo]

I've been all about Guitar Hero I/II as of late. Trying to perfect medium and attempt to make it through at least one song on hard.

[mr ryles]

I <3 Fable :drool:

I remember a couple years ago, I got a huge urge to play it and picked up the lost chapters. I played it for about 2 months straight on my 360, and turned my guy into this ultra, super good, god-like character.

Great game that I think is under-appreciated. Can't wait for Fable 2.

I never got into Fable, Wish I could have though. Seems awesome.

[Dark Slayer120]

Master Ninja is the highest ranking you can get on a stage correct? I am really liking NGS although it does have it's problems here and there. The mid loading is whats kind of lame IMO. I still think I am going to keep it and NGB for Xbox.

[DT778]

Started Just Cause. Fun game so far.

[mr ryles]

The Bigs (xbox 360)

[whoknows]

I keep switching off between Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Shinobi. They're both so good. I wish Sega would make a new Shinobi that wouldn't be mediocre. I really like the way they did it where the more you kill the stronger your sword gets. Makes you feel all cool when you take out a boss in 2 hits :-P

[asianxcore]

Lots of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 (DC) and King of Fighters XI (PS2)

I should be starting Ninja Gaiden Sigma but I get sidetracked easily.

[VipFREAK]

Fm2

[VAD3R or Fro]

Im now playing Resident Evil 4 on my Wii. There is so much to do after you beat the game. I prefer everyone to buy it if they own a Wii.

[gunm]

Just finished a session of Virtua Tennis 3 and Forza2. I somehow managed to squeeze more Puzzle Quest in this weekend too, wedged in between taking the kids to swim class, the beach, and going to someone's first birthday party.

[wubb]

Just about 100%ed Super Princess Peach (DS) over the past couple days. Fantastic game. It's short to just get through the levels and beat it, but it has a lot of stuff to do after that 'final' battle. I don't 100% a lot of games, but this one stayed fun for me.

Starting to realize I'm a massive fan of 2D platformers.

[daroga]

I beat Mega Man Powered Up over the weekend on "normal". Goign through the eay levels and collecting the bosses as playable characters. Something is the save life is liksted as me having like 13/416 or something and I have no idea what that's even referring to.

Great game though.

[Mex25]

Just started to get back into Marvel Ultimate Alliance, never had any interest to get past the second level. I'm also starting to play Rainbow Six Vegas online a lot more and have gotten a lot of the achievements, I'm also trying to complete the single player mode on realistic.

[Apossum]

Popped in Dino Crisis 1-- blech! so outdated....

also started Final Fight Streetwise--- so far, it's living up to the ridiculous review relentless rolento (alliteration ftw) posted a while back. The review forgot to mention that Kyle sounds exactly like Solid Snake, but "hardened by the street" in the most generic way possible :lol: I genuinely enjoy it so far-- pretty good for a 3D beat em up.

[whoknows]

Popped in Dino Crisis 1-- blech! so outdated....

also started Final Fight Streetwise--- so far, it's living up to the ridiculous review relentless rolento (alliteration ftw) posted a while back. The review forgot to mention that Kyle sounds exactly like Solid Snake, but "hardened by the street" in the most generic way possible :lol: I genuinely enjoy it so far-- pretty good for a 3D beat em up.

I was planning to get a 3D beat em up awhile ago after playing Yakuza but they all got not so good reviews. I was leaning towards Urban Reign though.

[Dr Mario Kart]

I just started the original Phantasy Star, and I intend to go through 4. That should keep me for quite some time.

[Apossum]

I was planning to get a 3D beat em up awhile ago after playing Yakuza but they all got not so good reviews. I was leaning towards Urban Reign though.


yeah, you can't go by reviews for these games. Beat em ups are supposed to be mindless, stupid fun as they always have been, yet reviewers kill them for this. didn't IGN give Godhand a 3.5? 'nuff said.

Urban Reign looks great..very cheap now too. I've been meaning to play that and Yakuza

[whoknows]

yeah, you can't go by reviews for these games. Beat em ups are supposed to be mindless, stupid fun as they always have been, yet reviewers kill them for this. didn't IGN give Godhand a 3.5? 'nuff said.

Urban Reign looks great..very cheap now too. I've been meaning to play that and Yakuza
Yakuza has is story driven which is why I was drawn to it at the beginning. Great game...too bad Yakuza 2 still hasn't been confirmed for the US.

And Urban Reign has been sitting at Best Buy for $9.99 for awhile. Can't bring myself to get it though :lol:

[hero101]

I have been keeping myself busy with Resident Evil 4 (Wii).

Also, I am busy with rocket slime knights (DS).

Loves those tanks battles.

[seanr1221]

Ok, this is going to sound like the ultimate nerd thing but....a while back I bought Street Fighter Alpha 3 max for the psp at EBgames. It had no box, but I was so desperate for it.

Now, I can't stand how much it sticks out, so I tracked down an EB that had it with a box, bought it, and now will return the boxless version.

I feel shameful :lol: