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Old 01-07-2006, 04:01 PM   #31
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. The new NFS (Need For Speed: Carbon) is coming out in Novemeber apparently, for PC, current and next gen consoles
just did a search.......looks mint!
http://www.ea.com/nfs/carbon/us/

(firefox has a fit with the site)
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:03 PM   #32
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Despite what you all may think about the Xbox360 and PS3 hardware specs.
Both consoles are very similar in overall performance and its already been proven, if any of you have been visiting videogame sites lately and seen footage of PS3 games in action they look no better than whats currently available on the new xbox.

So in reality, the real reason why you are paying $1000 for the console alone is because of its new Bluray DVD drive which is new technology and therefore expensive.
There are also rumours that MS will price drop the 360 around PS3 launch hurting sales figures even more. :
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:16 PM   #33
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i grew up playing computer games among doing other things, played racing games all the time, lotus, NFS1 2 etc etc etc, STUNTS!! indy 500 etc. I'm not fat lol. I believe i developed a lot of my driving skill from playing computer games (eg avoiding accidents, emergency procedures (brake lock up, drift skidding etc)) so i can't see it as being a bad thing. As someone said, parenting is everything..

Anyway it's amazing how some people can turn even the most innocent of threads into a political debate.. computer games, jeez. CALL THE PM!!
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Old 01-07-2006, 05:59 PM   #34
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DIE COMPUTER GAMES DIE. I find nothing less exciting that playing video games. Wow i beat GT3 ... now what?!

Computer games are the reason kids are getting fatter (along with cup-cakes)
Firstly u don't beat car games(GT-3) there a never ending game secondly computer games don't make kids fat it's up to there parents to see that dosn't happen.
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Old 01-07-2006, 06:15 PM   #35
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PS3 Looks awesome. A specific feature with Formula1 2006 on the PS3 Console is the Playstaion Portable (PSP) can be used as a revision mirror. The PSP wireless links with the PS3 then provides an image of the cars behind just like a rear view mirror...Pretty sweet if you both own the PSP and PS3
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Old 01-07-2006, 06:18 PM   #36
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I have heard that Xbox will be releasing Halo 3 around the time of Ps3's release to combat it...

Might be interesting..
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Old 01-07-2006, 06:18 PM   #37
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I believe i developed a lot of my driving skill from playing computer games (eg avoiding accidents, emergency procedures (brake lock up, drift skidding etc)) so i can't see it as being a bad thing. As someone said, parenting is everything..
Interesting comment. I think most of my driving skill in a theoretical sense would have come from gaming also. Things like setup, body transfer, position on the track to maintain speed on corners, etc etc. Practically though, there is A LOT of difference in handling characteristics and the ability to absorb surroundings.

Will probably consider a PS3 when they drop in price.
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Old 01-07-2006, 07:48 PM   #38
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Wow, just had a look at some ps3 screenshots.


Motorbikes in the new gran turismo.




The new f1 game





A new game called motorstorm looks unreal

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Old 02-07-2006, 10:44 AM   #39
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oh weak, Honda and Yamaha get the big guns and Suzuki gets a SCOOTER?!

it still amazes me how far computer graphics have come.
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Old 02-07-2006, 10:52 AM   #40
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Pc can be upgrade to fair bypass anything the ps3 can do or the xbox 360. Myself i wait till there cheap.

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Old 02-07-2006, 01:46 PM   #41
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latest info ont he ps3 can be found here http://www.ps3portal.com/

Info on Aus release here http://cnet.com.au/games/ps3/0,39035763,40062685,00.htm

Think I'll be waiting til next year when the prices drop a few hundred
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Old 02-07-2006, 03:59 PM   #42
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Awsome stuff, the PS3 comes out 2 days after by 19th! :evilking:

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Old 02-07-2006, 05:12 PM   #43
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Just anonther reason y i would buy an X-box...i would give up any money for sponsorship dollors to HSV
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Old 03-07-2006, 02:01 AM   #44
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In game shots of 2 Days To Vegas look quite good. From all reports it's a game similar to Driver involving car chases & free roaming street missions etc.
Walking up to & stealing these cars looks appealing.





Apart from the obvious, there's a few smaller things that look impressive (last pic for example) the reflection of the white pick up in the polished truck trailer & the detail in the van top/far left, same pic.
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Old 03-07-2006, 02:04 AM   #45
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breathtaking stuff. They're not too far off reality now..
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Incredible stuff. i will wait till all concoles come out and compare them. Should be sick though!
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Yeh.. nice rendered screenshots.. *rolls eyes*

More people falling head over heels for Sony's hype..
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It's not fair. I have to buy one.. :(

GTA IV is only ob PS3 and XBOX
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It's not fair. I have to buy one.. :(

GTA IV is only ob PS3 and XBOX
it's traditionally been released that way mate, ever since i can remember. The PC version is always 6 months to a year behind the console versions. I think you'll find the same thing will happen with GTA4. There is no better game.
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