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Forum: Console Forum 23-May-2013, 07:54
Replies: 965
Views: 38,667
Posted By Squilliam
I have to say it! The Xbox One has untapped...

I have to say it! The Xbox One has untapped potential because of the power of teh clould! Well I guess we'll see a repeat of the insanity surrounding teh Cell.
Forum: Console Technology 23-May-2013, 00:43
Replies: 137
Views: 5,580
Posted By Squilliam
If games are only designed to the lowest common...

If games are only designed to the lowest common denominator (Xbox One) for the major multiplatform titles then will it make a significant difference if the PS4 is faster in multi-platform games? Will...
Forum: Console Forum 23-May-2013, 00:26
Replies: 73
Views: 1,775
Posted By Squilliam
I think the success of the Xbox One depends on...

I think the success of the Xbox One depends on how the average gamer on the street responds to the console, and whether or not they can capture a good proportion of the Wii owners out there. I think...
Forum: Console Forum 23-May-2013, 00:10
Replies: 54
Views: 904
Posted By Squilliam
I'll probably get the Xbox One. I like the...

I'll probably get the Xbox One. I like the software/services and the fact that they seem to have spent a lot of time thinking about how to improve multiplayer. I'll change my mind if their New...
Forum: Console Forum 21-May-2013, 00:51
Replies: 65
Views: 1,918
Posted By Squilliam
Nintendo's advantage is that people buy their...

Nintendo's advantage is that people buy their console for their games.

Nintendo's disadvantage is that people buy their console for their games.

What is the point in supporting a system which...
Forum: Console Forum 18-May-2013, 09:49
Replies: 83
Views: 2,385
Posted By Squilliam
Wearing earplugs is impractical. It involves...

Wearing earplugs is impractical. It involves asking him to insert and remove things from his ears which I believe is both unreasonable and presents hygiene issues.

Yes you can mute the TV or the...
Forum: Console Forum 18-May-2013, 07:23
Replies: 83
Views: 2,385
Posted By Squilliam
I think Bkillian should buy a console which...

I think Bkillian should buy a console which doesn't have any sound output. I think once you spend your whole day dealing with audio you don't want to come home and listen to anything; however I think...
Forum: Console Forum 18-May-2013, 04:41
Replies: 65
Views: 1,918
Posted By Squilliam
You make quite a good point, an excellent point...

You make quite a good point, an excellent point really, Nintendo aren't dead as a company, but if they don't do something both their handheld and home console markets will disappear right from under...
Forum: Console Forum 17-May-2013, 23:16
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By Squilliam
Why is Skylanders Giants still selling so well?...

Why is Skylanders Giants still selling so well? Is it another slow burn casual hit ala Mario Kart Wii?

Anyway the hardware is pretty bad overall, but the Xbox 360 is approaching 8 years old and...
Forum: Console Forum 17-May-2013, 22:27
Replies: 65
Views: 1,918
Posted By Squilliam
Yep! They would have been a heck of a lot smarter...

Yep! They would have been a heck of a lot smarter to go with something more powerful and more standard. I guess you could call the design of the Wii U 'willful ignorance'.




It would be 5...
Forum: Console Forum 17-May-2013, 09:47
Replies: 65
Views: 1,918
Posted By Squilliam
Well they didn't say that the port was too...

Well they didn't say that the port was too difficult: they said it was cost inefficient.
Forum: Console Forum 17-May-2013, 08:02
Replies: 65
Views: 1,918
Posted By Squilliam
A lot of people predicted this once we knew a lot...

A lot of people predicted this once we knew a lot about the Wii U -- I guess you could call it a self-fulfilling prophecy. The Wii U puts Nintendo in a position whereby if they replace it early they...
Forum: Console Forum 15-May-2013, 10:16
Replies: 3,751
Views: 254,042
Posted By Squilliam
Xbox Reveal Tent on twitter???!??! "and so...

Xbox Reveal Tent on twitter???!??!

"and so goeth the life of a portable plastic housing structure. It's a glamorous yet transient existence. "

"Only if I get the risiduals. I have a litter of...
Forum: Console Forum 15-May-2013, 06:08
Replies: 83
Views: 2,385
Posted By Squilliam
Well the GPU isn't a problem nor the CPU. The...

Well the GPU isn't a problem nor the CPU. The problem is the large memory bandwidth attached to the CPU which is right on top of the GPU. The big unknowns are the large memory bandwidths and the HSA...
Forum: Console Forum 15-May-2013, 05:54
Replies: 7
Views: 405
Posted By Squilliam
How likely is it... that we will get a...

How likely is it... that we will get a descriptive title?
Forum: Console Forum 14-May-2013, 00:43
Replies: 83
Views: 2,385
Posted By Squilliam
No idea. However I do know that it could be...

No idea. However I do know that it could be something which modern CPUs might struggle doing.
Forum: Console Forum 13-May-2013, 10:14
Replies: 83
Views: 2,385
Posted By Squilliam
Wow... I didn't intend to spawn a discussion! If...

Wow... I didn't intend to spawn a discussion! If I'm personally desperate for something new this year I will get a console as upgrading a PC to console spec probably won't cut it given the...
Forum: Console Forum 12-May-2013, 06:38
Replies: 3,751
Views: 254,042
Posted By Squilliam
Whoops! Yeah I think I forgot to mention that,...

Whoops! Yeah I think I forgot to mention that, incredibly important, part. I would also say that they will use the infinity symbol to denote visually the fact it is new but they will call it just...
Forum: Console Forum 12-May-2013, 01:24
Replies: 3,751
Views: 254,042
Posted By Squilliam
I also called the Xbox Infinity name. It seemed...

I also called the Xbox Infinity name. It seemed like a logical progression given the fact that the infinity sign is two circles. I suspect what they will do is have a double ring of lights with the...
Forum: General Discussion 12-May-2013, 01:11
Replies: 2,159
Views: 150,383
Posted By Squilliam
Most phasers are classified as particle weapons...

Most phasers are classified as particle weapons and fire nadion particle beams, (TNG: "The Mind's Eye"; VOY: "Time and Again", "Demon") but some like the Ferengi hand phaser are classified as plasma...
Forum: Console Forum 09-May-2013, 12:46
Replies: 3,751
Views: 254,042
Posted By Squilliam
I would say whether or not there is a business...

I would say whether or not there is a business case to bump the specs depends on how many consoles they intend to make and ship before the 20nm shrink and how much extra revenue they anticipate from...
Forum: Console Forum 08-May-2013, 21:48
Replies: 158
Views: 6,827
Posted By Squilliam
Their head must be quite firmly lodged up their...

Their head must be quite firmly lodged up their backside if they believed in their hearts that the Wii U was a good effort to bring back third parties. A good effort would have looked something more...
Forum: General Discussion 08-May-2013, 10:43
Replies: 15
Views: 671
Posted By Squilliam
So things like having hot chicks walk in on guys...

So things like having hot chicks walk in on guys playing 'dungeons and dragons' and saying 'can I play? Only lets make it strip dungeons and dragons'. :razz: Well I don't wanna pry but that was the...
Forum: General Discussion 08-May-2013, 10:34
Replies: 15
Views: 607
Posted By Squilliam
I only use office 2013 because it is somewhat...

I only use office 2013 because it is somewhat good on a touch screen.
Forum: Console Forum 08-May-2013, 01:26
Replies: 158
Views: 6,827
Posted By Squilliam
When the Nintendo Wii came out it was a brilliant...

When the Nintendo Wii came out it was a brilliant device. For $300 you could walk walk out the store with two controllers and two games (Wii Sports and Wii Play) or for $350 you could even have a...
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