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Might sound stupid, but are any of these, or will they be, better than a tip-top PC, in terms of performance and latest game availability?Originally posted by ChurchillWhat & Why?Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here -
They certainly won't be better in terms of price of the games because the whole console concept is to give cheap hardware in exchange for overpriced software.Originally posted by OwlHootMight sound stupid, but are any of these, or will they be, better than a tip-top PC, in terms of performance and latest game availability?
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I don't think "performance" per se is a valid benchmark. The main bonus is that the new consoles will introduce the masses to HD and that has got to be a good thing!Originally posted by OwlHootMight sound stupid, but are any of these, or will they be, better than a tip-top PC, in terms of performance and latest game availability?Comment
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As long as you can run a Spectrum emulator or MAME on 'em, that's all I need. They really knew how to make games back in those days.Originally posted by ChurchillI don't think "performance" per se is a valid benchmark. The main bonus is that the new consoles will introduce the masses to HD and that has got to be a good thing!Comment
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The advantage of a console is that you can buy boxing games. For some reason they are rare and crappy beasts on the PC. That said, I wouldn't fancy playing Football Manager 2005 on the Xbox.
And it's also lousy for porn, which is surely the biggest consideration.Autom...Sprow...Canna...Tik banna...Sandwol...But no sera smeeComment
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I don't suppose you remember a game called 'Law of the West'? I had on the C64. Classic stuff.Originally posted by Lucifer BoxAs long as you can run a Spectrum emulator or MAME on 'em, that's all I need. They really knew how to make games back in those days.
Oh, and Sam Fox's Strip Poker. I'd probably be arrested and shot for playing it today but back then it filled many happy hours.Autom...Sprow...Canna...Tik banna...Sandwol...But no sera smeeComment
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I had a C64 but I was always jealous of my mate next door who had a Spectrum. Processor envy I guess.
I used to love Chaos myself (Spectrum game).Comment
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At least you had hardware sprites and the SID chip...Originally posted by Lucifer BoxI had a C64 but I was always jealous of my mate next door who had a Spectrum. Processor envy I guess.
I used to love Chaos myself (Spectrum game).Comment
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