The Video Game Thread

[insaneasperger]

Ok, I know its old and strange but does anyone know if slimline PS2 play PS1 games???

As I really wanna play Crash!

[kat]

think so, I know the original PS2 did

[Paul B]

Yes, all PS2s can play PS1 games, as can the PS3.

[CatNamedRudy]

Got an XBox 360 with Kinect. Have only played just a bit because I only got it set up about an hour ago. Much prefer the Kinect "controller" (ie me) over the Wii remote.

[insaneasperger]

Thank you people!!! Would love to get a PS3 but can't afford it

[barnaclelapse]

You could always try and build one out of old cardboard and toaster parts.

[woggle]

Got an XBox 360 with Kinect. Have only played just a bit because I only got it set up about an hour ago. Much prefer the Kinect "controller" (ie me) over the Wii remote.

Tried my nephews on wednesday and i have to say even after 1 go its so much better then using the wii remote no frikking wires in the way for a start . Tried the sports thingy where i was the goal keeper which was pretty cool , when i have some pennies i'll get Dance central and see how easy that is to use.

[CatNamedRudy]

I have Dance Central. I haven't played it yet though. I played some of the games on the Kinect Adventures disc that came with the Kinect. Fun stuff. Especially the River Rafting and the Rallyball. Totally worked up a sweat!

[insaneasperger]

You could always try and build one out of old cardboard and toaster parts.

that's my plan for tomorrow sorted then!

[woggle]

I have Dance Central. I haven't played it yet though. I played some of the games on the Kinect Adventures disc that came with the Kinect. Fun stuff. Especially the River Rafting and the Rallyball. Totally worked up a sweat!

Oh coool please tell me whts its like once you've had a decent go of it , ive heard its really good but it gets real hard real quick!

[Stratman]

What's all this I'm hearing about Black Ops failing online?? The media just bang on about the money side of it, and not the actual glitch/ fail that's being experienced. Thanks for any info..

cassius

A late reply but the game was made for the 360 and ported over to the PS3 and PC. The latter version has been fixed as far as I know, the former still isn't up to scratch. Compound that with the breaking of the PS3 encryption and you've got accusations that the PS3 servers will be shut down.

[cassius]

What's all this I'm hearing about Black Ops failing online?? The media just bang on about the money side of it, and not the actual glitch/ fail that's being experienced. Thanks for any info..

cassius

A late reply but the game was made for the 360 and ported over to the PS3 and PC. The latter version has been fixed as far as I know, the former still isn't up to scratch. Compound that with the breaking of the PS3 encryption and you've got accusations that the PS3 servers will be shut down.

Very interesting, thanks Stratman. I can see that as a very real threat to the online servers. There are some great Kinect hacks online, I guess some of those were posted the day after it became available..

cassius

[woggle]

To save spending £200 or so on a new x-box just to be able to play a few games or so i might try a change of tact & try Call of duty : black ops on the wii has anyone tried the game on this console ? and is it any good ? [ i do realise the graphics may not be as good ]

[cassius]

To save spending £200 or so on a new x-box just to be able to play a few games or so i might try a change of tact & try Call of duty : black ops on the wii has anyone tried the game on this console ? and is it any good ? [ i do realise the graphics may not be as good ]

The titles I have played on the Wii have been good so far. I particularily enjoyed Call Of Duty 3, it may be five years old now, but it was a good game on that format. I cannot see any reason why the latest war games for it should be any worse?!

< Still sold on my Kinect.. >

cassius

[barnaclelapse]

Two of my brothers (16 and 12) dig it.

[woggle]

Thanks you both i may order it at the weekend along with the wii classic controller .

[welshben23]

To save spending £200 or so on a new x-box just to be able to play a few games or so i might try a change of tact & try Call of duty : black ops on the wii has anyone tried the game on this console ? and is it any good ? [ i do realise the graphics may not be as good ]

The titles I have played on the Wii have been good so far. I particularily enjoyed Call Of Duty 3, it may be five years old now, but it was a good game on that format. I cannot see any reason why the latest war games for it should be any worse?!

< Still sold on my Kinect.. >

cassius

If I was a video-gaming snob I'd say are you sure? As CoD 3 is apparently the worst of all the CoD games. But I'm not a snob and I absolutely loved playing it online on the 360.

[woggle]

Oh i just assumed the latest would be the best , dunno why in that case which one would you say is the one i should try ?

[ after ive finished black ops coz i orderd it before i saw ur your post ]

[Stratman]

To save spending £200 or so on a new x-box just to be able to play a few games or so i might try a change of tact & try Call of duty : black ops on the wii has anyone tried the game on this console ? and is it any good ? [ i do realise the graphics may not be as good ]

Don't buy the Wii version, it looks like shit and plays like absolute shit. Also, COD3 was not a good game. Black Ops is good online, can't give an opinion on the singleplayer as I haven't played past the first mission .

[cassius]

To save spending £200 or so on a new x-box just to be able to play a few games or so i might try a change of tact & try Call of duty : black ops on the wii has anyone tried the game on this console ? and is it any good ? [ i do realise the graphics may not be as good ]

Don't buy the Wii version, it looks like shit and plays like absolute shit. Also, COD3 was not a good game. Black Ops is good online, can't give an opinion on the singleplayer as I haven't played past the first mission .

I haven't played the new version, Call Of Duty 3 was a good game for the tenner I paid for it, bearing in mind it's age..


cassius

[woggle]

Ive had a quick go tiss alright ..now decided i miss my x-box to much so is on the looky for a 2nd had one .

[woggle]

Okey dokey ive bid for an x-box 360 on ebay with everything inc but game so will have to pick up a few cheapies just nees ur quick advice- [ all for the 360 ] are these any good ?

SBK
Boarderlands
NFS shift
Halo ODST

Found em all quite cheap online just need to know if they are worth a go.

[barnaclelapse]

Borderlands is pretty good.

[woggle]

Borderlands is pretty good.

Just went out and brought a 2nd hand x-box 360 and may borrow that from my cuz . I also got call of duty : black ops [ traded in the wii version i brought a week ago and got £20 trade in to go towards this one ] and ordered SBK for a tenner

[welshben23]

Borderlands is pretty good.

Just went out and brought a 2nd hand x-box 360 and may borrow that from my cuz . I also got call of duty : black ops [ traded in the wii version i brought a week ago and got £20 trade in to go towards this one ] and ordered SBK for a tenner

NFS:Shift is excellent too. The best handling in any console racing game I've played for ages.