Quote Originally Posted by ericl
Dude, you contradict yourself constantly.. when it comes to the xbox, it doesn't matter that it doesn't come with an HD drive, because it wasn't meant for movies. But the Wii sucks because it doesn't have HD or play DVDs?? Hmm. this makes sense how? How does HD improve gameplay? It doesn't, it's just a gimmick. It's a movie with really amazing special effects but no plot. graphics, schmaphics.
The difference I guess is that the PS3 was sold and flogged by Sony as having the Blu-Ray drive thus making it HD Gaming. MS has responded by pointing out that you don't NEED a HD drive for HD GAMING. The PS3 is more expensive by having a HD Drive on board. The 360 makes it optional. For the gamers that only want to play HD games, why pay an extra $200 for a feature they don't need.

Sony has been flogging the capacity of the Blu-Ray disc as instrumental in making better games.

And a HD movie, and the SD version are worlds apart. If you watch a crappy movie in HD, the picture is still incredible.

As far as the Wii is concerned, its only relevant that for example the Wii is an extra on your shelf. I have a 360 as my primary DVD player, HD-DVD player, CD player, Music streamer from my PC, Picture viewer, and Game Machine.

BTW the PS3 will also do these functions.

But for $250, you would expect that the Wii would at least function as a DVD player as well.



Quote Originally Posted by ericl
And sure, they don't SAY it's for movies, but do I really have to argue why it's better to have an HD drive than to not have one? Especially at that price. If you're going to charge that much, it better have some additional functionality. I already have a DVD player. Why does that matter? If i just want a machine that plays great games, i'll just get a Wii. At least the 360 comes with an HDMI cable.
Actually, it comes with a component cable, not HDMI as it doesn't support HDMI.

For the 360, the ONLY reason to buy the HD drive is for Movies. It DOES NOT read game discs.

So if HD movies are not for you, save the $200 and don't buy the drive.



Quote Originally Posted by ericl
My opinion matters because it determines whether or not i am going to buy one these machines.

congrats on your 400th post!! hope you don't take my engaging personal. Just having a fun debate. You and woochifer make an entertaining duo.
Nothing personal. Thanks for posting!