Comments on: Halo 3 Will Put Xbox 360 Further Ahead of PS3 http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/ Upgrade Your Lifestyle Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:06:40 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Rob Enderle http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59724 Rob Enderle Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:53:15 +0000 #comment-59724 Here is a good video of Halo 3:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.1pstart.com/halo-3-multiplayer-video-doc/" title="http://www.1pstart.com/halo-3-multiplayer-video-doc/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.1pstart.com/halo-3-multiplayer-video-do...</a><br /> <br /> Turn up your sound...<br /> <br /> Here is the MMO primer for those asking what an MMO is:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.gamingmmo.com/category/mmo-primer/" title="http://www.gamingmmo.com/category/mmo-primer/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.gamingmmo.com/category/mmo-primer/</a><br /> <br /> We'll see how many folks can get in on one battle whether this is a true MMO or not. Chances are, if there are big battles, they won't happen often because of the lag we've all learned to love in other MMO titles. Here is a good video of Halo 3:

http://www.1pstart.com/halo-3-multiplayer-video-do...

Turn up your sound…

Here is the MMO primer for those asking what an MMO is:

http://www.gamingmmo.com/category/mmo-primer/

We'll see how many folks can get in on one battle whether this is a true MMO or not. Chances are, if there are big battles, they won't happen often because of the lag we've all learned to love in other MMO titles.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59734 Kevin Tue, 24 Apr 2007 13:01:57 +0000 #comment-59734 The sony pos is nothing more than a blu ray player that can play games-thats it! the 360 will always look better because it has a more powerful gpu--THIS IS WHERE YOU GET GRAPHICS!! not the processor! I was one of the original people to buy a ps3 and it was a total waste of money. everyone keeps saying"wait it will come" M$ didn`t need to wait, games have been comming and never stopped. oh yeah, samsung is releasing a total hd player soon, guess they seem to differ on the whole blu ray "winning" thing now don`t they? The sony pos is nothing more than a blu ray player that can play games-thats it! the 360 will always look better because it has a more powerful gpu–THIS IS WHERE YOU GET GRAPHICS!! not the processor! I was one of the original people to buy a ps3 and it was a total waste of money. everyone keeps saying”wait it will come” M$ didn`t need to wait, games have been comming and never stopped. oh yeah, samsung is releasing a total hd player soon, guess they seem to differ on the whole blu ray “winning” thing now don`t they?

]]> By: D. Powell http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59743 D. Powell Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:13:42 +0000 #comment-59743 Mr. Enderle,<br /> It is clear to me that your article is nothing more than a paid endorsement for Microsoft. As for Halo being the game that defines the playing experience, I am tempted to question your mental aptitude. Although Halo was a good game, there was nothing special about shooting the exact same Aliens over and over on different levels. You want a game that defines the gaming experience? Try Metal Gear, where the enemy is smart enough to come look for you. I can also tell from reading your article that you did not put much effort into it. Just write something quick amplifying the strengths of the XBOX and put down Sony, Then run to the bank to cash the check. Your statements about using voice chat on video games like the whole idea is brand new to you or something, just proves that your not really up to date with technology so no one should really take your opinions seriously anyway. Mr. Enderle,
It is clear to me that your article is nothing more than a paid endorsement for Microsoft. As for Halo being the game that defines the playing experience, I am tempted to question your mental aptitude. Although Halo was a good game, there was nothing special about shooting the exact same Aliens over and over on different levels. You want a game that defines the gaming experience? Try Metal Gear, where the enemy is smart enough to come look for you. I can also tell from reading your article that you did not put much effort into it. Just write something quick amplifying the strengths of the XBOX and put down Sony, Then run to the bank to cash the check. Your statements about using voice chat on video games like the whole idea is brand new to you or something, just proves that your not really up to date with technology so no one should really take your opinions seriously anyway.

]]> By: RX8 http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59744 RX8 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:46:32 +0000 #comment-59744 Silverwolf,<br /> <br /> Last time I checked there was a huge difference between the PS2 and the PS3. History does not always repeat itself, and the Xbox 360 already has a MONSTER lead over the PS3. Silverwolf,

Last time I checked there was a huge difference between the PS2 and the PS3. History does not always repeat itself, and the Xbox 360 already has a MONSTER lead over the PS3.

]]> By: Silverwolf http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59716 Silverwolf Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:49:16 +0000 #comment-59716 I think who ever wanted to play halo 3 already has the console. The damn thing will be out for two years by the time the game hits. Halo was the "best" game released for the xbox (according to all the hype) and look how far that helped them pull away for the PS2...NOT! So why is Halo3 going to be any different? Your comments and article are nothing but wishful thinking that will not materialized. I think who ever wanted to play halo 3 already has the console. The damn thing will be out for two years by the time the game hits. Halo was the “best” game released for the xbox (according to all the hype) and look how far that helped them pull away for the PS2…NOT! So why is Halo3 going to be any different? Your comments and article are nothing but wishful thinking that will not materialized.

]]> By: Ian Bell http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59742 Ian Bell Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:46:01 +0000 #comment-59742 I can't confirm or deny that Halo 3 will be an MMO or not because I am under an agreement. I can just simply say to not rule out the possibility. Rumors in this industry usually get out there because journalists break their NDA agreement and leak the information. I will just leave it at that.<br /> <br /> As for the media stuff, unfortunately not every kid is as tech savvy as you are. The Xbox 360 bridges that gap by acting as a media extender, Orb is great, but most kids, let alone parents are not going to know how to get it working correctly - or even know it exists.<br /> <br /> Sure, the price of the PS3 is hurting it, but so is the infancy of their online network like you mentioned, and their lack of games. Remember the Xbox 360 has a year head-start, they have a more installed user base and games are hitting the 360 quicker and more frequently than the PS3.<br /> <br /> As for cross-platform gaming, it will be a sizeable market. The Xbox 360 controller works with Vista and you are going to see a lot more games/applications that let users interact with each other.<br /> <br /> Read: <a href="http://news.digitaltrends.com/article12641.html" title="http://news.digitaltrends.com/article12641.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://news.digitaltrends.com/article12641.html</a><br /> <br /> Listen, I like the PS3, but their game selection is very weak, their online marketplace is 1/20th the size of the Xbox Live marketplace, and the price is simply too high. Is this permanent? Absolutely not. I do suspect Sony to close the gap within the next year or so. I think it?s a great platform, but Microsoft is moving so quickly, and I am afraid they will lap Sony in the race to dominate the space.<br /> <br /> But for now, I am loving my PS3 for playing Blu-Ray movies - the pictures great! I can't confirm or deny that Halo 3 will be an MMO or not because I am under an agreement. I can just simply say to not rule out the possibility. Rumors in this industry usually get out there because journalists break their NDA agreement and leak the information. I will just leave it at that.

As for the media stuff, unfortunately not every kid is as tech savvy as you are. The Xbox 360 bridges that gap by acting as a media extender, Orb is great, but most kids, let alone parents are not going to know how to get it working correctly – or even know it exists.

Sure, the price of the PS3 is hurting it, but so is the infancy of their online network like you mentioned, and their lack of games. Remember the Xbox 360 has a year head-start, they have a more installed user base and games are hitting the 360 quicker and more frequently than the PS3.

As for cross-platform gaming, it will be a sizeable market. The Xbox 360 controller works with Vista and you are going to see a lot more games/applications that let users interact with each other.

Read: http://news.digitaltrends.com/article12641.html

Listen, I like the PS3, but their game selection is very weak, their online marketplace is 1/20th the size of the Xbox Live marketplace, and the price is simply too high. Is this permanent? Absolutely not. I do suspect Sony to close the gap within the next year or so. I think it?s a great platform, but Microsoft is moving so quickly, and I am afraid they will lap Sony in the race to dominate the space.

But for now, I am loving my PS3 for playing Blu-Ray movies – the pictures great!

]]> By: JimyD http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59730 JimyD Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:38:24 +0000 #comment-59730 Ian - those are old articles on the early speculation on Halo 3. We now know it's a straight-up FPS, similar to Halo 2 so the author's quote that "Halo 3 is the first massive multi-player on-line game for the console" is flat-out wrong. <br /> <br /> As far as his statements that "Sony is in trouble if these games (Halo 3 & Shadowrun) take off" is comical. Yes, Sony's PlayStation Network is behind Xbox Live in terms of a polished online experience but my multiplayer sessions with Resistance FOM and MotorStorm have been just fine and PlayStation Home should get them closer to (or possible exceed) Xbox Live. Sony's problem is not Halo 3 or Shadowrun - it's the current price of the PS3, plain and simple.<br /> <br /> The jury is still out on whether cross-platform (PC vs. Console) multplayer games will ever amount to anything so he seems to be putting way too much weight on this unproven feature. <br /> <br /> His ignorance is also pretty obvious when he says, "This creates the very real possibility that Sony PC users will be more likely to choose an Xbox 360 over Playstation 3 if they want to experience cross-platform play." Huh? Isn't the reason for cross-platform play to give PC gamers the opportunity to play online against console gamers? So why would "Sony PC users" go out and choose an Xbox 360 over a PS3, when they can just use their souped-up PC to play against console gamers? And besides, PC gamers aren't going to be using a Sony PC as a PC gaming rig. Where do these writers get their information from?<br /> <br /> On the Media Center stuff, it is just as easy to get your PlayStation 3 to play media files off any external USB-based hard drive. If you must have it streaming from your PC, then third-party browser based software such as Orb works just fine. <br /> <br /> This guy reminds me of when your dad becomes a video game expert after watching you play a few rounds of Halo 2 online. That's when you roll your eyes and make sure the golf is on TV when your buddies come over to get some gaming in. <br /> <br /> Ian – those are old articles on the early speculation on Halo 3. We now know it's a straight-up FPS, similar to Halo 2 so the author's quote that “Halo 3 is the first massive multi-player on-line game for the console” is flat-out wrong.

As far as his statements that “Sony is in trouble if these games (Halo 3 & Shadowrun) take off” is comical. Yes, Sony's PlayStation Network is behind Xbox Live in terms of a polished online experience but my multiplayer sessions with Resistance FOM and MotorStorm have been just fine and PlayStation Home should get them closer to (or possible exceed) Xbox Live. Sony's problem is not Halo 3 or Shadowrun – it's the current price of the PS3, plain and simple.

The jury is still out on whether cross-platform (PC vs. Console) multplayer games will ever amount to anything so he seems to be putting way too much weight on this unproven feature.

His ignorance is also pretty obvious when he says, “This creates the very real possibility that Sony PC users will be more likely to choose an Xbox 360 over Playstation 3 if they want to experience cross-platform play.” Huh? Isn't the reason for cross-platform play to give PC gamers the opportunity to play online against console gamers? So why would “Sony PC users” go out and choose an Xbox 360 over a PS3, when they can just use their souped-up PC to play against console gamers? And besides, PC gamers aren't going to be using a Sony PC as a PC gaming rig. Where do these writers get their information from?

On the Media Center stuff, it is just as easy to get your PlayStation 3 to play media files off any external USB-based hard drive. If you must have it streaming from your PC, then third-party browser based software such as Orb works just fine.

This guy reminds me of when your dad becomes a video game expert after watching you play a few rounds of Halo 2 online. That's when you roll your eyes and make sure the golf is on TV when your buddies come over to get some gaming in.

]]> By: JimyD http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59731 JimyD Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:38:24 +0000 #comment-59731 Ian - those are old articles on the early speculation on Halo 3. We now know it's a straight-up FPS, similar to Halo 2 so the author's quote that "Halo 3 is the first massive multi-player on-line game for the console" is flat-out wrong. <br /> <br /> As far as his statements that "Sony is in trouble if these games (Halo 3 & Shadowrun) take off" is comical. Yes, Sony's PlayStation Network is behind Xbox Live in terms of a polished online experience but my multiplayer sessions with Resistance FOM and MotorStorm have been just fine and PlayStation Home should get them closer to (or possible exceed) Xbox Live. Sony's problem is not Halo 3 or Shadowrun - it's the current price of the PS3, plain and simple.<br /> <br /> The jury is still out on whether cross-platform (PC vs. Console) multplayer games will ever amount to anything so he seems to be putting way too much weight on this unproven feature. <br /> <br /> His ignorance is also pretty obvious when he says, "This creates the very real possibility that Sony PC users will be more likely to choose an Xbox 360 over Playstation 3 if they want to experience cross-platform play." Huh? Isn't the reason for cross-platform play to give PC gamers the opportunity to play online against console gamers? So why would "Sony PC users" go out and choose an Xbox 360 over a PS3, when they can just use their souped-up PC to play against console gamers? And besides, PC gamers aren't going to be using a Sony PC as a PC gaming rig. Where do these writers get their information from?<br /> <br /> On the Media Center stuff, it is just as easy to get your PlayStation 3 to play media files off any external USB-based hard drive. If you must have it streaming from your PC, then third-party browser based software such as Orb works just fine. <br /> <br /> This guy reminds me of when your dad becomes a video game expert after watching you play a few rounds of Halo 2 online. That's when you roll your eyes and make sure the golf is on TV when your buddies come over to get some gaming in. <br /> Ian – those are old articles on the early speculation on Halo 3. We now know it's a straight-up FPS, similar to Halo 2 so the author's quote that “Halo 3 is the first massive multi-player on-line game for the console” is flat-out wrong.

As far as his statements that “Sony is in trouble if these games (Halo 3 & Shadowrun) take off” is comical. Yes, Sony's PlayStation Network is behind Xbox Live in terms of a polished online experience but my multiplayer sessions with Resistance FOM and MotorStorm have been just fine and PlayStation Home should get them closer to (or possible exceed) Xbox Live. Sony's problem is not Halo 3 or Shadowrun – it's the current price of the PS3, plain and simple.

The jury is still out on whether cross-platform (PC vs. Console) multplayer games will ever amount to anything so he seems to be putting way too much weight on this unproven feature.

His ignorance is also pretty obvious when he says, “This creates the very real possibility that Sony PC users will be more likely to choose an Xbox 360 over Playstation 3 if they want to experience cross-platform play.” Huh? Isn't the reason for cross-platform play to give PC gamers the opportunity to play online against console gamers? So why would “Sony PC users” go out and choose an Xbox 360 over a PS3, when they can just use their souped-up PC to play against console gamers? And besides, PC gamers aren't going to be using a Sony PC as a PC gaming rig. Where do these writers get their information from?

On the Media Center stuff, it is just as easy to get your PlayStation 3 to play media files off any external USB-based hard drive. If you must have it streaming from your PC, then third-party browser based software such as Orb works just fine.

This guy reminds me of when your dad becomes a video game expert after watching you play a few rounds of Halo 2 online. That's when you roll your eyes and make sure the golf is on TV when your buddies come over to get some gaming in.

]]> By: Wodeh http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59741 Wodeh Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:04:24 +0000 #comment-59741 @Kenny<br /> <br /> I don't own a PS3. It hasn't yet demonstrated a compelling reason for me to spend £430... whereas the Xbox360 Elite has an HDMI port...ZOMG!!!!! I will probably buy a second Xbox360 long before I get a PS3 (which is a most likely inevitable purchase) simply so me and my partner can play co-op Halo 3, C&C3 and Two Worlds without sharing a TV.<br /> <br /> I never liked the Xbox but eventually I gave in and bought one pretty much just for Halo 2... oh and because every console I don't own is one I can't review games for and it's unprofessional to be biased.<br /> <br /> I'm no fanboy, but I definitely favour the Xbox 360 above all others at the moment, but without taking a PS3 home and trying it out for a few months there really is no strength to that opinion.<br /> @Kenny

I don't own a PS3. It hasn't yet demonstrated a compelling reason for me to spend £430… whereas the Xbox360 Elite has an HDMI port…ZOMG!!!!! I will probably buy a second Xbox360 long before I get a PS3 (which is a most likely inevitable purchase) simply so me and my partner can play co-op Halo 3, C&C3 and Two Worlds without sharing a TV.

I never liked the Xbox but eventually I gave in and bought one pretty much just for Halo 2… oh and because every console I don't own is one I can't review games for and it's unprofessional to be biased.

I'm no fanboy, but I definitely favour the Xbox 360 above all others at the moment, but without taking a PS3 home and trying it out for a few months there really is no strength to that opinion.

]]> By: Kenny http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/halo-3-will-put-xbox-360-further-ahead-of-ps3/#comment-59740 Kenny Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:10:40 +0000 #comment-59740 @Wodeh<br /> <br /> Sounds like you are frustrated that your PS3 sucks. Sorry man....<br /> <br /> <br /> :P @Wodeh

Sounds like you are frustrated that your PS3 sucks. Sorry man….

:P

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