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[Cat in the Hat]

and this needed a thread because...?

To bash I suppose

 

[lunarworks]

I thought the 360 was always seen by Microsoft as a convergent device and that's why you get ESPN, Sky, Movies, LastFM, Facebook, Twiiter etc. MS want the living room after taking the office and adding more support for families is just a natural progression of this

It's a bit foggy, but I recall that even being the intention way back when Microsoft announced their "DirectX Box" platform project. Back when it was a 3DO-like concept, where Microsoft would just manage the platform spec and licensing and others manufacturers would make the hardware.

It's always been a long-term plan to take the living room.

 

[[Nintex]]

Banjo Kazooie

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Numbers and Words

 

[DaBuddaDa]

For christs sake, what Ballmer said is exactly a reason why they chose the name "360" in the first place! Non-news.

 

[TheSeks]

"Maria, you go to your average 15-year-old boy, and he will say "I'll take an Xbox."

I think what they actually say is, "I'll take an [INSERT APPLE PRODUCT HERE]"

And then their mom and dad scoff and go "no, you're getting a PC. Shut up, runt."


Anyway, nope.avi: My 360 was a game console until it broke, then it became a game console that was ran over by a steamroller to the tune of a the Who song.

 

[_Bro]

And then their mom and dad scoff and go "no, you're getting a PC. Shut up, runt."


Anyway, nope.avi: My 360 was a game console until it broke, then it became a game console that was ran over by a steamroller to the tune of a the Who song.

Congratulations on the nerd rage.

Not sure if I should have quoted this, I feel like this gets you off.

But being sensational has worked out for you. You've earned this stroke.

 

[LosDaddie]

Haters needed another thread to hate.

Yup. Completely non-news.

And I'm fine with my X360 (and PS3) being media hubs. I use Netflix a ton, ESPN is really nice, LastFM is great for music, renting movies is a breeze and I even use Twitter and Facebook to check up on news/friends. Heck, I even use the PS3's web browser a couple times a week.

 

[Dunlop]

Yup. Completely non-news.

And I'm fine with my X360 (and PS3) being media hubs. I use Netflix a ton, ESPN is really nice, LastFM is great for music, renting movies is a breeze and I even use Twitter and Facebook to check up on news/friends. Heck, I even use the PS3's web browser a couple times a week.

same (except Canada doesn't get the other cool shit like ESPN) , I don't think my 2nd 360 ever had a game placed in it. Until Infamous 2 comes out I doubt my PS3 will be used for anything aside from Netflix or media streaming

 

[chaostrophy]

This kind of thing isn't new. I distinctly remember that in the manual of my launch PS2, the PS2 was called an "entertainment system", while the PS1 was referred to as a "game console".

 

[Hilbert]

same (except Canada doesn't get the other cool shit like ESPN) , I don't think my 2nd 360 ever had a game placed in it. Until Infamous 2 comes out I doubt my PS3 will be used for anything aside from Netflix or media streaming

I set up my media computer to be centered around windows media center. I have more xboxes around the house just to use the media center extender. It is awesome. And it has nothing to do with Gold or my regional features.

 

[out0v0rder]

Time to pull a class action suit, I signed up for a gaming console deal when I bought it!

you didn't want a suit 2 years ago when it red ringed on you 32 times in a week, but now is the time?

 

[SonOfABeep]

This is a PR move pure and simple. He's talking to USA today about promoting Xbox/Kinect as a family friendly console cause that's where they're growing and selling systems right now.

It's annoying that that's their focus but they're successful with it for the time being so who can blame them?

 

[Lunchbox]

my ipad is an entertainment center too

its the future

 

[CrunchinJelly]

Basically another way of saying 'it only does everything.'

 

[CadetMahoney]

I don't know anyone who uses their xbox for anything other than games. All that TV and zune and other shit...never once heard about someone using it.

On Friends List I see some of my core friends watching stuff on netflix, "listening to music" and i'm like. . . ugh. dude!

 

[Stinkles]

I don't know anyone who uses their xbox for anything other than games. All that TV and zune and other shit...never once heard about someone using it.

wut

 

[Stinkles]

you are right here. Sorry for the confusion.. the X360 is updating MUCH faster. I just think it is a long process (like I think it is on the other consoles) to start a game, compared to last gen. All consoles today have some start up screen, sign in (can be automated), start game screen and more.. all this makes the process of gaming take more time than it used to.

Pfft. You kids never had to sit there praying that Winter Sports on your Commodore 64 would load after 20 minutes, instead of getting 99% done and then crashing.

 

[Megadragon15]

Pfft. You kids never had to sit there praying that Winter Sports on your Commodore 64 would load after 20 minutes, instead of getting 99% done and then crashing.

You ever hear of a Fastload cartridge?

 

[szaromir]

If MS wants Xbox to be a seriously competetive general entertainment device, it needs to open up a bit, more services, basic web browser and 3rd party apps would certainly help IMO.

 

[ghst]

Pfft. You kids never had to sit there praying that Winter Sports on your Commodore 64 would load after 20 minutes, instead of getting 99% done and then crashing.

thanks to my my cpc 464, i still have an autistic library of domestic witchcraft built into the adolescence vaults of my brain.

maybe if i wait a few seconds after holding ctrl+small enter before pressing play and leave the room until the caterwauling has ceased, the gods will honour my display of patience and faith?

 

[terrdactycalsrock]

What? This is crazy I mean the 360 isnt a family entertainment center! I know for a fact that I cant watch all of TV or movies from netflix or hulu! I know that i can not connect to all of my friends and play halo! And The idea of downloading music is just silly! And since im a sports fan I know i cant watch espen on this device! No sir the xbox 360 is strictly for hardcore gaming. And as such the 360 doesnt let you connect to the outside world with applications for facebook or twitter! No No Mr. Ballmer you are a lying through your teeth. But seriously this is the worst thread I have ever seen.

 

[TheOddOne]

They're usually involved with Microsoft.

Usually doesn't mean everybodys involved. Your delusional if most of the viral world is made of MS employees.

 

[Dunlop]

If MS wants Xbox to be a seriously competetive general entertainment device, it needs to open up a bit, more services, basic web browser and 3rd party apps would certainly help IMO.

what media hub has it beat at the moment?

(serious question)

These restrictive controls have been very lucrative for MS, I don't see that changing anytime soon

Pfft. You kids never had to sit there praying that Winter Sports on your Commodore 64 would load after 20 minutes, instead of getting 99% done and then crashing.

Damn you must have been rich with all the uber quick loading. I remember to play games on my TRS80, I would buy books that forced me to write the code. 3 or 4 hours of typing to play ASCII frogger, good times ; )

 

[seat]

Nice title change. The thread wasn't relevant before, but now it is.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

It's dumb that I have to subscribe to Gold to get toast.

 

[NullPointer]

I don't know anyone who uses their xbox for anything other than games. All that TV and zune and other shit...never once heard about someone using it.

Well now you have. I use just about every aspect of the xbox, short of the social network stuff and ESPN. Zune for streaming new TV and movies, Netflix for the other stuff.

I watch a LOT of time with Netflix streaming. Probably more time than with gaming now. Most people on my friends list show similar behavior.

 

[bishoptl]

Pfft. You kids never had to sit there praying that Winter Sports on your Commodore 64 would load after 20 minutes, instead of getting 99% done and then crashing.

FastLoad cartridge, you POOR.

edit: dammit, beaten.

 

[Gravijah]

I can't believe people are still buying toast, shit is so last century. You people are holding the advancement of human civilization back.

 

[FunkyPajamas]

"xbox is toast" would probably generate more clicks.

 

[D4Danger]

MS Boss regrets unfulfilled educational potential of games

No way MS is gonna make educational ga...

Design Director-IEB-MGS (744278) Job

wat.

somebody wants to make educational games?! oh the horror

 

[szaromir]

what media hub has it beat at the moment?

(serious question)

These restrictive controls have been very lucrative for MS, I don't see that changing anytime soon

I think smartphones are doing much better job overall, minus TV streaming services. Surely you can't (or don't) connect them to your TV in general, but once it'll be a seamless option (a couple years down the road), you'll have a universal entertainment hub always with you in your pocket. That's why I think MS should seriously expand Xbox features if they want to be viable long term.

 

[Lunchbox]

i only buy 3D toast

 

[Rekwest]

Well in this case the xbox is a shitty entertainment centre outside of USA because we don't have access to half the features American live users have,

Fix it.