360, PS3, PC: Call of Duty - Black Ops
#81
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Well guess I will stop at best buy on the way home and see if they have anymore pre-order copies left. Gonna buy two copies then. I want the extra multiplayer levels even if I have to not have them on the first day.
#82
I want to be pumped for this game, but it's gonna be hard. We recently switched to DSL and well, it sucks compared to Road Runner. I may try CoD MW2 multiplayer just to see how it goes before deciding completely.
I do wish I would not have bought Halo Reach and just waited for this one.
I do wish I would not have bought Halo Reach and just waited for this one.
#83
I want to be pumped for this game, but it's gonna be hard. We recently switched to DSL and well, it sucks compared to Road Runner. I may try CoD MW2 multiplayer just to see how it goes before deciding completely.
I do wish I would not have bought Halo Reach and just waited for this one.
I do wish I would not have bought Halo Reach and just waited for this one.
Reach was fun, but didn't give me the urge to play like MW2. Additionally, I wasn't really impressed (sadly). Played a couple games of MW2 last night just to get back into CoD.
I hope Black Ops is good, I'm really excited about the new game modes. Either way, whatever game I end up liking is the one I don't end up selling.
#84
check out this commercial for Black Ops (keep an eye out for "special cameos" )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pblj3...layer_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pblj3...layer_embedded
#88
I don't think you can get banned for playing a legit copy of the game. As far as I know, developers can determine between a hacked version of the game on a modified xbox and a legit copy. See you all online on the 9th. PSN: daledoh
Edit: Kobe with a noob tube
Edit: Kobe with a noob tube
Last edited by TL CHROMETIDE; 11-06-2010 at 11:06 PM.
#93
#95
PS3! I said I thought the Xbox controller was way better than PS3, I was wrong. I don't like the way the buttons are laid out - also, online experience on Halo Reach SUCKS - it takes so damn long for the damn thing to do the matchmaking and actually START PLAYING a game. (I'm paying for this garbage???) stupid ass shit. PS3 FTW!!!!!!!!!
#97
PS3! I said I thought the Xbox controller was way better than PS3, I was wrong. I don't like the way the buttons are laid out - also, online experience on Halo Reach SUCKS - it takes so damn long for the damn thing to do the matchmaking and actually START PLAYING a game. (I'm paying for this garbage???) stupid ass shit. PS3 FTW!!!!!!!!!
Ah well.. The rest of us know there's a good reason we shell out for xbl..
#98
how is it blind? i played the damn game (I own it). if I thought the online experience was better than how it is to setup games on PS3, I guarantee I would have told you. what's your good reason for shelling out for xbl?
#100
Because you not liking halo has absolutely nothing to do with the xbox live service...
It's pretty clear which service offers more features "even if you pay for one"
Again.. Your comparing a games loading times and matchmaking to nothing.. You would have an equally unpleasant experience if halo were on ps3..
It's pretty clear which service offers more features "even if you pay for one"
Again.. Your comparing a games loading times and matchmaking to nothing.. You would have an equally unpleasant experience if halo were on ps3..
#101
And to answer your question Srika...
1. The party system
I can voice chat with any friend/s no matter what game he/she is playing, at any time. (not limited to texting and interrupting play)
I can even watch netflix movies WITH my friends at the same time.. Having the ability to pause rewind etc. As if they were at my house..
2. The "first"
If you watch closely enough, XBL gets alot of "first" anywhere from netflix, to achievement system all the way to getting game content like map packs before other consoles.
3. Exclusive content.
You'll find some DLC content for large title games will not only be first to come out on XBL.. But it will be exclusive to it's "overpaying" fans.
Of course there are many more features that make XBL unique and give it's users a great experience.. These are just a few of my favorites...
The new espn application is nice but I'm sure PSN will offer it "sooner or later" for free
As far as playing the actual games online.. I don't think there is much of a difference at all... My review is about the additional services.. Not which platforms waiting lobby beats the other by .5 seconds...
But playing and interacting with friends can be A much smoother process by utilizing the above features.
1. The party system
I can voice chat with any friend/s no matter what game he/she is playing, at any time. (not limited to texting and interrupting play)
I can even watch netflix movies WITH my friends at the same time.. Having the ability to pause rewind etc. As if they were at my house..
2. The "first"
If you watch closely enough, XBL gets alot of "first" anywhere from netflix, to achievement system all the way to getting game content like map packs before other consoles.
3. Exclusive content.
You'll find some DLC content for large title games will not only be first to come out on XBL.. But it will be exclusive to it's "overpaying" fans.
Of course there are many more features that make XBL unique and give it's users a great experience.. These are just a few of my favorites...
The new espn application is nice but I'm sure PSN will offer it "sooner or later" for free
As far as playing the actual games online.. I don't think there is much of a difference at all... My review is about the additional services.. Not which platforms waiting lobby beats the other by .5 seconds...
But playing and interacting with friends can be A much smoother process by utilizing the above features.
Last edited by Rockstar21; 11-08-2010 at 01:34 AM.
#102
I think the waiting time (for matching) may vary depending on your cable service, not so much Xbox Live... because I notice I don't ever have to wait long here in Vancouver (BC), but when I was living in SoCal... the wait was longer... I mean... it wasn't bad, but definitely longer down there vs here.
#103
the question was, whether I am getting this for Xbox or PS3. you said the answer is easy, based on best online experience. my post was only in regard to this game - it had nothing to do with ESPN, Netflix, or any other XBL services. and I answered it based on my online experience with Halo, a game which, overall, I would rate as "dismal". I also said I preferred the PS3 controller.
#104
the question was, whether I am getting this for Xbox or PS3. you said the answer is easy, based on best online experience. my post was only in regard to this game - it had nothing to do with ESPN, Netflix, or any other XBL services. and I answered it based on my online experience with Halo, a game which, overall, I would rate as "dismal". I also said I preferred the PS3 controller.
and the liking of the ps3 controller, because halo sucks..
got it.
i dont care which you buy for honestly, i was just wondering why your bad experience of a game carried over into xbox's online experience being "garbage"
Last edited by Rockstar21; 11-08-2010 at 06:43 AM.
#106
in fact, the only bashing i see of one side is the above..
PSN is a great deal for being free, and i'll openly admit that we indeed have to pay for the extra we get.. but anyone who thinks PSN has more to offer online is clearly the fanboy... not the latter
Last edited by Rockstar21; 11-08-2010 at 07:11 AM.
#107
so, you based your decision on whether or not to get black ops for ps3 or xbox based on halo...
and the liking of the ps3 controller, because halo sucks..
got it.
i dont care which you buy for honestly, i was just wondering why your bad experience of a game carried over into xbox's online experience being "garbage"
and the liking of the ps3 controller, because halo sucks..
got it.
i dont care which you buy for honestly, i was just wondering why your bad experience of a game carried over into xbox's online experience being "garbage"
ps. I do also like PS3 better, that's kind of a known fact. BUT - if I was blown away by the Xbox experience, I would have let you know. really.
#108
not once have i said a bad thing about PSN. all of my post are aimed at what enhances XBL.. not calling playstation "garbage and shitty"
in fact, the only bashing i see of one side is the above..
PSN is a great deal for being free, and i'll openly admit that we indeed have to pay for the extra we get.. but anyone who thinks PSN has more to offer online is clearly the fanboy... not the latter
in fact, the only bashing i see of one side is the above..
PSN is a great deal for being free, and i'll openly admit that we indeed have to pay for the extra we get.. but anyone who thinks PSN has more to offer online is clearly the fanboy... not the latter
No one is arguing with you on which is better. your preference is leaning towards xbox.
and srikas towards ps3. the end.
#109
#110
Srika did it in a way, where his preference and needs came into play. for example, he felt that the xbox contoller is too cumbersome.
you're citing features and imposing those features upon people who dont need it. the end.
I will never need cable tv. i will never need internet on my phone. i will never need cross game chat. i will never need exclusive content(it all ends up on ps3), I will not need to be a netflix first....
see what I'm getting at?
you're citing features and imposing those features upon people who dont need it. the end.
I will never need cable tv. i will never need internet on my phone. i will never need cross game chat. i will never need exclusive content(it all ends up on ps3), I will not need to be a netflix first....
see what I'm getting at?
Last edited by justnspace; 11-08-2010 at 08:39 AM.
#111
srika ASKED me why i felt confident in paying for XBL.
what's your good reason for shelling out for xbl?
seems like youre just trying to get a hand in on the discussion and taking sides without knowing the intent of mine...
GG though.
#112
I'm a PS3 fanboy, I admit it. But I will give anything a good review, and give an honest opinion about it, regardless of whether I am a fanboy or not. Hell, I BOUGHT an Xbox 360 (something I never ever saw myself doing, in the past). That should tell you enough that I can at least have somewhat of an open mind to things that I even don't like - and that I am willing to change and rethink my opinions as needed.
#114
I bought my PS3 about 6-7 months ago. I've played it maybe a handfull of times. I was in the market for a blue-ray player and figured I might as well get the PS3 for $100 more.
Live is clearly better, even though PS3 is free. I don't see what the big issue is. I also like the Xbox controller a lot more, but it all comes down to personal preference. 9 out of 10 times I would get a game for the Xbox if they came out on both platforms. The only reason I chose to shell out the extra $100 for the PS3 is because of the exclusives such as God of War 3, GT5 and Killzone 2.
Live is clearly better, even though PS3 is free. I don't see what the big issue is. I also like the Xbox controller a lot more, but it all comes down to personal preference. 9 out of 10 times I would get a game for the Xbox if they came out on both platforms. The only reason I chose to shell out the extra $100 for the PS3 is because of the exclusives such as God of War 3, GT5 and Killzone 2.
#116
as a platform I agree Xbox Live is more robust and has more features. I bought Halo, and in order to play it online, I had to buy Xbox Live. That's the relation there. I never said XBL sucks. I said the Halo online experience sucks, compared to my online experience with MW2 on PS3. Yes they are different games and different systems but the common denominator I was using was, the time it takes to get a game matched and actually start playing.
#118
I'm a PS3 fanboy, I admit it. But I will give anything a good review, and give an honest opinion about it, regardless of whether I am a fanboy or not. Hell, I BOUGHT an Xbox 360 (something I never ever saw myself doing, in the past). That should tell you enough that I can at least have somewhat of an open mind to things that I even don't like - and that I am willing to change and rethink my opinions as needed.
i've already had 2 pre-owned PS3's and played some of its exclusive titles (which i enjoyed btw) i just couldnt get away from Live.. and ended up trading it in for credit both times.
my original spat was aimed at the single post where it seems you were just having a little fun with ps3 pride... i was only putting my 2 cents in where my experiences didnt quite agree.. no harm done.
we arent closing the black ops thread b/c you called me a fanboy... have fun in the corner
shall we get back to the goodness that awaits us that is Black ops?
#120
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So can't wait to pick up my copy tonight at midnight. 24 hours straight of COD
Then if anyone wants a copy I will have my basic copy for sale tomorrow once the Prestige copy arrives. Yes I had to buy that stupid setup cause the Hardened edition sold out and I want the extra maps and perks you get from the Hardened copy.
So basic copy for sale late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Will only have been used for 24 hours or less.
Then if anyone wants a copy I will have my basic copy for sale tomorrow once the Prestige copy arrives. Yes I had to buy that stupid setup cause the Hardened edition sold out and I want the extra maps and perks you get from the Hardened copy.
So basic copy for sale late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Will only have been used for 24 hours or less.