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WTS Sony PS5 My Set Disc Version

bEaSt WaRs — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:45:13 +0800

Item(s): Brand New & Seal Sony PS5 MY Set Disc Version

Package includes: PS5

Price: RM3999

Warranty: 1 year By Sony Malaysia

Dealing method:COD Only

[b]Location:KL

[b]Contact method/details:pm me
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[b]Item(s) conditions: PS5 MY Set Disc Version Brand New and Seal

M Adora @ Wangsa Melawati KL

bEaSt WaRs — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:23:08 +0800

M Adora
Escape to Simplicity

Residential Apartment
Wangsa Melawati
Price from RM468, 000

for detail go to the link below
https://www.mahsing.com.my/properties/m-ado...wangsa-melawati

WTB PS3 faulty

bEaSt WaRs — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:15:27 +0800

Dear All

Having problems on your PS3 and no longer need your PS3? Sell it to me now and get some money out from it.

Please list down the details as below and I will quote you a price.

Model:
HDD:
Accessory:
Problem description:
Sent for repair before:
Location:

My location will be in Taman Melati KL, send the faulty console to me and you will get your money.

Thanks

WTB faulty Xbox 360

bEaSt WaRs — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:14:55 +0800

Dear All

Having problems on your Xbox 360 and no longer need your Xbox 360? Sell it to me now and get some money out from it.

Please list down the details as below and I will quote you a price.

Model:
HDD:
Accessory:
Problem description:
Sent for repair before:
Location:

My location will be in Taman Melati KL, send the faulty console to me and you will get your money.

Thanks

WTS XBOX Console Ori PAL version (not 360)

bEaSt WaRs — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:54:20 +0800

WTS : XBOX Console Ori PAL version with 1 wireless controller (not Xbox 360) + MGS 2 substance + Shenmue 2 + Crimson Skies + Black + Ninja Gaiden + Max Payne + Component cable = All for RM750 (Nego) or WTT to PSP Slim.

All games is in PAL version not playable in Asian console and in good condition too.

COD only preferably in Taman Melati, Gombak, Danau Kota and Taman Melawati

Reason to sell : Not playing anymore.

For those who interested pls PM me.

Shenmue 3 Petition Letter for XBOX 360

bEaSt WaRs — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:23:27 +0800

Dear Friends,

Dont you ever miss Shenmue 1 & 2 wanna Shenmue 3 come to XBOX 360

I have just read and signed the online petition:

"Shenmue 3 Petition Letter for XBOX 360"

hosted on the web by PetitionOnline.com, the free online petition
service, at:

Shenmue 3 Petition Letter

I personally agree with what this petition says, and I think you might
agree, too. If you can spare a moment, please take a look, and consider
signing yourself.

Best wishes,

Beast Wars

OMG! PS3 Got Yellow Lights YLOD same as Xbox 360

bEaSt WaRs — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 22:29:10 +0800

Xbox 360 RRoD finally meets PS3 equivalent - Yellow Light of Death (YLoD)

By now, every gamer must've heard of the Xbox 360's RRoD but little has been heard of what happens when the PS3 claps out. Well one gamer has suffered the rare event of his PS3 malfunctioning, and has dubbed it as the Yellow Light of Death (YLoD). The following video below shows what happens when his PS3 failed...

Click this ---------------> http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/162098.html

Source : http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=24405

P/S : No console was perfect.......

Top 10 games for Xbox 360 & PS3 2008

bEaSt WaRs — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:49:19 +0800

Here are Digital Spy's Top 10 Xbox 360 games for 2008:

10. Burnout Paradise
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Criterion Games
Release Date: January 25
Xbox 360 Exclusive: No

Unlike previous games in the Burnout series, this title has been designed specifically for next-gen consoles. Spectacular crashes, unique online play allowing gamers to enter or exit at any time and total freedom to explore Paradise City are some of the features that promise to make this game race past the competition. The developer also claims the title will feature high-definition graphics, running at 60 frames per second.

9. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Pandemic Studios
Release Date: February 8
Xbox 360 Exclusive: No

This is one of the most content-rich action games of the year, carrying on where the original title left off. Over 200 vehicles are featured in the game and each one can be sat in and driven. Everything around you is a potential target and with more than 30 weapons at your disposal there is plenty of ammunition power. Clients pay you to create chaos and, with some great missions promised, this one is looking very promising indeed.

8. Devil May Cry 4
Publisher: Capcom
Developer: Capcom
Release Date: February 8
Xbox 360 Exclusive: No

Running at an impressive 60 frames per second, this horror-filled game looks more sumptuous than ever. New hero Nero takes over from Dante, pushing you in a gothic world that offers eye-catching combo moves as well as guns and swordplay. A new Exceed system allows Nero to power up his sword across three levels, while new characters and environments promise to bring more depth to the game.

7. Borderlands
Publisher: 2K Games
Developer: Gearbox Software
Release Date: Late 2008
Xbox 360 Exclusive: No

Famed for its first-person shooters, this game is expected to be another hit to be proud of for Xbox 360. Set in a lawless space environment, the first title in a new science-fiction franchise could become a true Diablo beater. Combining action with vehicle combat, the developer is also promising a "groundbreaking content generation system allowing for near-endless variety in missions, environments, enemies, weapons, item drops and character customisation".

6. Alan Wake
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer:Remedy
Release Date: To Be Announced
Xbox 360 Exclusive: Yes

Although this game will also be released on PC, it is exclusive to Xbox 360 on console and, given its plot and promised gameplay, it could well rise to success like the phoenix from the flames. Alan Wake is a best-selling suspense author who escapes to a town to recover after the disappearance of his girlfriend. This psychological mission-based game was inspired by Konami hit Silent Hill, so definitely one to watch out for.

5. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Publisher: Ubisoft
Developer: Ubisoft Montreal Studios
Release Date: March 1
Xbox 360 Exclusive: Yes

The best-selling Splinter Cell series is looking to reinvent itself this year, with the release of this Xbox 360 exclusive. Instead of using pure stealth, players will have a number of new options to use. To escape from enemies, for example, you will be able to hide in a crowd of people to go undetected - or create panic to make a getaway. You can use the black market to buy gadgets, while enemies will actively track you down using the environment and resources.

4. Fallout 3
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Developer: Bethesda Softworks
Release Date: Autumn 2008
Xbox 360 Exclusive: No

Star Wars actor Liam Neesom plays the lead role in this epic role-playing game. Created by the developers of the award-winning The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3 is set in a post-apocalyptic America where every minute will see players battle against super mutants, radiation and hostile mutated creatures. Featuring a promised expansive world and a cast of dynamic characters, this game looks very mouth-watering for RPG fans.

3. Fable 2
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Lionhead Studios
Release Date: May 30
Xbox 360 Exclusive: Yes

Any game with Peter Molyneux's name on it deserves attention and this sequel to the three-million selling original RPG is no different. Set 500 years on, every decision a player makes defines who they become. Promising real-time gameplay and the chance to explore "a vast collection of dungeons, catacombs and caves in the world of Albion", this game is expected to a major hit.

2. Halo Wars
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Ensemble Studios/Bungie
Release Date: June 27
Xbox 360 Exclusive: Yes

After a record-breaking 2007 for the Halo franchise, this title is destined for the top. A prequel to the 2001 release Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo Wars is different. It's not a first-person shooter, but is, instead, a real-time strategy game. Players will command armies against the Covenant in a game developed by the creators of PC strategy epic Age of Empires.

1. Grand Theft Auto IV
Publisher: Take2
Developer:Rockstar
Release Date: April
Xbox 360 Exclusive: No

This may not be an exclusive, but as the most eagerly-awaited game of 2008 it is still almost certain to be the format's best-seller. Although also heading for PS3, the exclusive episodic content promised for Xbox 360 will guarantee its success. Take2 has confirmed two exclusive Xbox 360 episodes will be released before the end of the year, with two more in 2009. This game could easily sell as much on the Xbox 360 as Halo did last year.

Here are Digital Spy's top ten PS3 games for 2008:

10. MotorStorm 2
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Evolution Studios
Release Date: To Be Announced
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

Following the original, acclaimed best-seller, which went on to sell more than 3.31 million copies worldwide and was an integral part of the console's launch, this update is expected to feature more dirt bikes, trucks, buggies, ATVs, rally cars and more. The sequel will also be powered by a modified game engine so, if all goes well, this title should be a lot more refined.

9. LittleBigPlanet
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Media Molecule
Release Date: September 2008
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

Considered by some to be revolutionary, with the Sony slogan of "Play, Create, Share," this game aims to promote Sony chief Phil Harrison's vision of user-generated content. A cartoon-style game, players will be invited to create their own levels using easy to learn, simple procedures. The player will be able to take part in levels created by other users anywhere in the world, while other gamers can enter the levels you create.

8. Final Fantasy XIII
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Release Date: March
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

This PlayStation 3 role-playing epic is made up of several different titles based on variations of the Final Fantasy XIII universe. The game is said to take advantage of the PS3's hardware, while Square also claims the title offers "intuitive controls while delivering seamless transitions between real-time gameplay and stunning in-game cinematics". With millions of Final Fantasy followers worldwide, this is sure to be a real crowd-puller.

7. SOCOM: Confrontation
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Slant Six Games
Release Date: To Be Announced
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

This third-person tactical shooter is the latest in the best-selling SOCOM series. It will be a multi-player online only game, with Sony promising to provide tournaments, clan ladders and leader boards for the 32-player title. Available as a download on the PlayStation Store or bundled with a headset in-store, the prospects of this title look likely to make online gamers foam at the mouth.

6. Tekken 6
Publisher: Namco
Developer:Namco
Release Date: March
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

One of the most respected and long-standing fighting games in the world, this latest addition has already proved a success in the arcades. Over 20 million people own a Tekken game and this is predicted to be major PS3 hit. Creator Katsuhiro has promised it will retain the best features from Tekken 5, while adding online battles, daylight/night time transitions and better customisation.

5. Killzone 2
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Guerilla Games
Release Date: To Be Announced
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

Developer Guerilla claims it could not have created this title without the 50Gb discs available on Blu-ray so it's very unlikely ever to appear on another format. Killzone 2 could be the killer app first-person shooter that the PS3 has been crying out for. A demo shown at the E3 blew onlookers away with its stunning visuals, fine physics and an all-new first-person cover system. Could it be enough to tempt Xbox 360 owners? Only time will tell.

4. Resistance: Fall of Man 2
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Insomniac
Release Date: To Be Announced
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

Little is yet known about the sequel to one of the PS3's most successful games, but the fact that Insomniac prefer to release titles late in the year suggests this one could be a late 2008 launch. Rumours state that players will take on the role of Nathan Hale again, with levels set in San Francisco, Chicago and Louisiana. Following Insomniac's recent success with Ratchet & Clank, this first-person shooter is definitely one to watch out for.

3. Gran Turismo 5
Publisher: Sony
Developer: Polyphony Digital
Release Date: To Be Announced
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

While the taster Gran Turismo 5: Prologue is expected to be a huge success when it launches with five tracks and 50 cars, the full release of this eagerly-awaited game could well see the light of day towards the end of the year. For the first time, online racing will be featured and with lush visuals, handling and presentation all predicted, this title should see sales of the PS3 surge.

2. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Publisher: Konami
Developer: Kojima Productions
Release Date: March 14
PS3 Exclusive: Yes

The exclusive that Sony always dreamed of should ensure sales of large proportions. This potential game of the year comes with, for the first time, the addition of a first-person perspective that is sure to win it more fans. With its excellent story telling, classy cut-scenes and stealth to die for, main character Snake and his followers will undoubtedly return with a bang.

1. Grand Theft Auto IV
Publisher: Take2
Developer: Rockstar
Release Date: April 4
PS3 Exclusive: No

This may not be an exclusive, but as the most eagerly-awaited game of 2008 it is still almost certain to be the format's best-seller. Although talk of exclusive content for the Xbox 360 has been discussed, the game is still expected to be a huge PS3 success. With the promise of multi-player challenges, a larger world and more hot ladies of the night, what more could a gamer possibly want?

Hope you guys will enjoy the great games for both console
cheers....

Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk

Max Whisper Fan anti 3RROD?

bEaSt WaRs — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:43:48 +0800

Hi Guys,

The new Whisper Max is a deluxe version of the standard original Whisper fan with additional features:
1) COOLING: Nitro switch allows you to change between 12v and 5v power, more than doubling your air output with the press of a single button! Suitable for use with "game mode" and "movie mode"
2) LIGHTING: One product, 3 colors. When you install your whisper, you can choose between Blue, Green, or Red lights, or not install any at all. You can even change colors later.
3) QUALITY: Ball bearing construction is higher quality, lasts longer.

Direct replacement for your Xbox 360 fan
Can bring your Xbox 360 CPU temperature as low as 110F in "nitro mode"
2 small heatsinks included, to help lower overall temperature
Compatible with Xbox 360 Elite and the original Xbox 360

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source : www.talismoon.com/cgi-bin/multipage/engine.pl?function=viewid&id=RKS00099&cat=XBOX360-TUNING

P/S : If you're interested in pushing your luck and trusting third party peripherals to save your Microsoft Xbox 360 from potential red ring of death, there's Talismoon's cooling fans called the Whisper Max. As the successor of the previous Whisper Fan, this replacement fan for the Xbox 360 offers up to 240 more cooling power.

Another thing can it be ban from xbox live?

Xbox 360 vs PS3 'head to head' on Assassin's Creed

bEaSt WaRs — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:28:41 +0800

This is taken directly from the Head to Head.

I'm going to ignore the framerate/graphics issues and bring up something else I noticed by watching the videos.

I should get a chance to try the game on both systems in the next couple weeks or so and I'm going to watch for this.

Anyway, I've noticed that when comparing similar scenes that the NPCs in the 360 version match in number the PS3 version at almost all times. However, there seem to be times that the number of NPCs are double, and even triple that of the PS3 version in the same areas on the 360 version. Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed this. Perhaps it's by chance, but if you watch the videos the SAME exact NPCs are following the same route on both systems..the 360 version just appeared to have more of them.

Some shots that I could throw together quickly. This is just one example, but it's something I'm curious to find out about. Another thing is that some people complain about the number of NPCs due to them constantly messing with you..lol, so maybe I should get the PS3 version for less hassle from the crowds...and I'm actually serious. Anyway, discuss. Maybe it's just by chance, but as I said before I'm curious.

Looking around

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A few more real quick

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(add one for PS3 in this shot..missed the person between the trees)

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Amazing! Xbox 360 works with 3ROD!

bEaSt WaRs — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:35:11 +0800

Some are the colombian guy had stick in the forum about 3rod that he claimed the 3rod can works and also can be played...

What do you think is that true??? any discussion???

Pls see the image as below

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You wanna know how this colombian guy do the things.
Here some detail for you pls go to http://www.laneros.com/showthread.php?t=98319 (Colombian website tutorial 360 mod but u still can see the pic)

Cheers..

Call of Duty 4 PS3 vs XBOX 360 Comparisons

bEaSt WaRs — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:51:18 +0800

Here is some more fuel to throw on the 360 vs PS3 'my console is better than yours' argument. Below are a video comparisons for both consoles. If you're wondering which one to get and base your decisions on graphics alone. . .then this article is for you.

Attached you will find the side by side comparison shot for these games. I don't know about you, but I see more detailed textures on the 360 copy. Then again, if the game does look better on the 360, what does it matter? That could simply mean the developers spent more time on the 360 version. Or it could be because it is just a poor port to the PS3. I'll let you decide.

click this for comparisons--------------->www.gametrailers.com/player/27570.html

Bionic Commando coming to XBOX 360/PS3

bEaSt WaRs — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:11:52 +0800

FYI check this one 1st

What do you think about this game?

Bionic Commando

Here some preview for ya and screenshot

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Last October 16 Capcom announced that a revival of the old swing-and-shoot classic Bionic Commando is receiving a huge makeover, for the PS3, Xbox 360, and the PC. The new game, still called Bionic Commando, will not only let players swing with the bionic arm grappling-hook, but also rappel down steep surfaces and kill enemies. The story will also undergo a bit of change, from a simple rescue adventure to one with a darker, edgier tone, and the first few screens shown attest to this.

At this point I couldn't really care less for the story really; all I know is the original Bionic Commando was fun, and I'm positive the remake will be too.

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...j/k real screenshots below ;_;

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Which one is good DMC 4 or NG2?

bEaSt WaRs — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:57:39 +0800

Which the most game are great DMC 4 or Ninja Gaiden 2 ?

To me i prefer Ninja Gaiden 2

What say you all out there?

Capcom officially announces contents of DMC 4

bEaSt WaRs — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:45:14 +0800

Capcom(R) Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the contents of the Devil May Cry(R) 4 Collector's Edition package, which includes volume 1 of ADV Films' Devil May Cry: The Animated Series, a Steelbook(tm) case and a bonus DVD filled with extras. The $79.99 Devil May Cry 4 Collector's Edition will be available February 5, 2008, for both the PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.

The Devil May Cry: The Animated Series anime disc will be packed with the Steelbook case, and will include the first four episodes of the 12 episode anime series. Volume one of the four-disc DVD anime series will be available from ADV Films at the same time the game launches. Inside the case will be a second bonus DVD alongside the game that users can slip into their computers. The bonus DVD will contain a "making of" feature on the game, music from the Devil May Cry 4 soundtrack, a digital art book with images and sketches from the development team, wallpapers, icons and screen savers.

The highly anticipated Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with series mainstay Dante. As new leading man Nero players will be able to unleash incredibly powerful and stylish attacks and non-stop combos using a combination of the Devil Bringer arm and the Exceed system, both of which are new gameplay mechanics for the series. Fans of Dante won't be disappointed as he too will be playable during the course of the game.

Devil May Cry 4 is an epic story where the lines between good and evil are constantly blurred. Taking full advantage of the advanced graphical and processing power of the next-gen systems and Windows PC it draws gamers into the rich and highly detailed world of Fortuna and its surrounds with more enemies than ever before and some of the most breath-taking bosses ever conceived.

Devil May Cry 4 includes the following features:
. From the producer of the original Devil May Cry(R) and Resident Evil(R) 4
. 2 playable characters - take control of both Nero & Dante
. High-definition visuals moving at 60 frames per second
. Blend of familiar and new: newcomer Nero clashes with veteran Dante plus appearances from Trish, Lady and others from the DMC series
. Exceed System allows Nero to easily charge up his sword with a throttle effect, revving up to three levels with powerful and varied attack options
. Deep combo system rewards stylish dispatching of enemies
. Unique "Devil Bringer" arm opens up a range of never seen before combo options
. Distinct set of weaponry and moves for Nero and Dante
. New active style change system for Dante allows him to switch styles and weapons on the fly, producing crazy combo possibilities
. Numerous new characters and environments
. Signature blend of guns and swordplay

Devil May Cry 4 Collector's Edition contains the following extras:
. Volume 1 of ADV Film's Devil May Cry: The Animated Series on DVD, including four complete episodes of the anime (a retail value of $29.99)
. Unique Steelbook(tm) metal case
. Bonus DVD
o Making of Devil May Cry 4
o Music from the soundtrack
o Digital artbook
o PC content (screen savers, wallpapers, icons)

Ultimate Current Gen Console Flaw Guide

bEaSt WaRs — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:54:04 +0800

PS3 VS XBOX 360

bEaSt WaRs — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:37:16 +0800

Edited by: Carl Nelson [11.20.06]

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A Game Developer's View
As long as consoles have existed, discussions, debates, arguments, fights, and all out WARS have taken place over who makes the best video game units. Growing up, I was always a Nintendo fan boy; I didn't want to hear anything about Sega Genesis... In my mind, Nintendo had Mario, Zelda, and other great first-party titles. Sega had Sonic, and red blood.

Things are slightly more complicated these days however. Console makers are taking different approaches to designing their products; some go for hardcore processing power, others focus more on online gaming. We already have a heated debate going on in our forum about which console is better, PS3 or XBOX 360.

I thought it would be a good idea to ask my friend, who is a lead programmer for a large gaming company that produces games for both PS3 and XBOX 360. He has also worked on PS2, XBOX 1, and PC games in the past 6-or-so years. Obviously, considering his position working with both consoles and both Sony and Microsoft, he doesn't want to step on any toes, so wishes to remain anonymous at this time. Here are his thoughts on the subject:

PS3 vs. XBOX 360
Being a video game developer (I develop for both, Playstation 3 and XBOX 360) people ask me almost daily which platform I think is better. These are my personal feelings, in no way does this reflect my employer.

Short answer: XBOX 360.

Long answer: Price, performance, visual quality, game selection and online support. I think the XBOX 360 wins in every category.

Price: This is obvious; the XBOX 360 core is only $299. The PS3 is around $499 for the 20GB version. It comes with a hard drive, but you don't need a hard drive to enjoy a lot of great games on the 360 so I think it's fair to compare both core systems.

Performance: On paper, the PS3 is more powerful. In reality, it's quite inferior to the 360. Without getting into too many details, the three general-purpose CPU's the xbox360 has are currently FAR easier to take advantage of than the SPU's on the PS3. I suspect a few years down the road some high budget, first party PS3 exclusive titles will come out that really take advantage of the SPU's and do things the XBOX 360 can't, but I don't think the console is worth buying based on this speculation (for some it will be though, we'll have to wait and see how these games turn out).

Graphics: The XBOX 360 is a clear winner. The GPU is more powerful. It has more powerful fillrate, and far more pixel and vertex processing horsepower. Part of the reason is their choice of memory, and architecture of pixel and vertex procesing. I can't get into details but the same vertex shader will run much slower on the PS3 than the XBOX 360. The 360 also has a clever new way rendering high definition anti aliased back buffers. To accomplish the same effect on PS3 is prohibitively expensive. For this reason I think many games will have no choice but to run in non-HD resolutions on the PS3 version, use a lower quality anti aliasing technique, or do back buffer upscaling. The end result in all cases is going to be noticeably worse image quality.

Game Selection: The XBOX 360 has a huge head start here. 1 year is an eternity in gaming. Almost all multi-platform developers have made the XBOX 360 their primary platform due to timing of release-to-market, this means the games will look and perform better on the 360. The PS3 versions will be ports of the 360 versions. (The opposite was true for XBOX 1 vs. PS2). The XBOX 360 is also far faster to develop for due to better development tools (massively popular Visual Studio .NET vs. proprietary, buggy PS3 compiler and debugger), better documentation, and easier architecture (3 general purpose CPU's vs. 8 specialized processors that require DMA). Timing has also caused all next-gen middleware developers to make XBOX 360 their primary platform, and they will 'add ps3 support' as needed. This support will probably be inferior to the XBOX 360's due to manpower and more importantly, demand. It's this catch-22 now that will continue to drive the 360 forward and hold PS3 back.

The other obvious point here is that right now the Xbox360 already has a very impressive line-up of titles on store shelves; the ps3 just launched, and has virtually nothing of interest. Also, many 360 games are already discounted ($25 for Fight Night 3 at CircuitCity). PS3 games are all full price since it just launched.

Live: Microsoft's online support with XBOX1 was phenomenal. They built in-house experience, user base, facilities, $$ commitment from executive level (since it proved successful), and most importantly, feedback from 100,000s of XBOX Live subscribers. Playstation 2's online support sucked. They are now playing catch-up, trying to emulate Xbox's model. But they had their hands tied just trying to make the PS3 work, it was incredibly ambitious (blu-ray etc.). I haven't seen it yet, but I seriously doubt the quality will be anywhere to the level of XBOX 360.

HD Content: The PS3 comes with one built in (blu-ray). The XBOX 360 offers HD-DVD as an add-on for $200. You probably don't care about HD-DVD right now. But you will soon (The quality between DVD and HD is comparable to VHS vs DVD, if you have the right TV) so I suggest paying attention to the war that's begun. There are two formats: HD-DVD and BLU-RAY. Basically if you rent a BLU-RAY DVD from Bockbuster, it won't play in your XBOX 360 HD-DVD, and vice versa with the PS3. The implications of this format war would require another article on its own. But as far as the consoles are concerned, the XBOX 360 wins because the DVD player is a separate unit. Playing movies is very taxing on the DVD reader, and let's face it. In 3 years when your PS3 DVD drive goes out due to playing lots of movies (PS2 was notoriously bad about this) you will have to go buy another PS3. With the 360, you'll just chuck your HD-DVD player, and go buy another one at the store. In 3 years standalone units wlil probably only cost about $99-150. Another point for the XBOX 360, is that I don't know who will win the format-war, so I would rather wait with purchase of a HD player. The PS3 doesn't give you this option.

PS3 controversy: Shootings, Wallmart fights, $15,000 Ebay sales etc. My advice is ignore it. It will pass soon.

Swedish magazine confirms Metal Gear Solid 4 for X

bEaSt WaRs — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:20:30 +0800

Tekken 6 On Xbox 360?

bEaSt WaRs — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:15:39 +0800

Tekken 6 On Xbox 360 Is Highly Probable

Tekken 6 will be hitting the Playstation 3 in 2008. Tekken has always been a Playstation only series since day one. Even the first Tekken was developed on the PS1 arcade board. Namco followed suit with every game in the series including 6, which is being developed on PS3 arcade hardware. Another series that was Playstation only was the Ace Combat series. Ace Combat 6 is now a 360 exclusive. Does Namco have reason to bring Tekken 6 to the 360? Read on for the facts.

We've already seen proof that it's easy to port any game over to the 360. AM2 did just that with Virtua Fighter 5 which is graphically identical to it's PS3 cousin. So porting Tekken 6 over wouldn't be a difficult task. It's all a matter of whether or not putting Tekken 6 on the 360 makes sense financially.

Halo 3 sales opened the eyes of a lot of game publishers. You can't deny that they want a piece of the Halo pie. The 360 attach rate is higher in Japan than it is for the PS3. It's 3.6 games per system on the 360 versus 1.7 games per system on the PS3. With an attach rate so high it's almost a no brainer to greenlight games on the 360. It's why Ridge Racer, Beautiful Katamari and Ace Combat 6 are already on the 360.

The next thing it comes down to is whether or not 3D fighting games are still good sellers. Well we know they sell in the US, but in Japan it's quite different. To everyone's surprise, Virtua Fighter 5 moved only 82,000 copies total in Japan. That's pretty sad considering Virtua Fighter 2 broke 1 million+ and the acclaimed worst game in the series, Virtua Fighter 3TB moved 365,000 copies. Attach rate is a big deciding factor. It's probably what made Sega put Virtua Fighter 5 on the 360 in the first place.

Japanese publishers are highly interested in the western market these days. In order to sell their IP's to a worldwide market, they must be more open to system diversity. You cannot ignore a combined 360/PS3 userbase of 18 million. The possibility of Tekken 6 coming out on the 360 is very high given the current state of gaming. We won't know for sure until next year so for now, enjoy Katamari and AC6.