Jun 2006
Don't buy a PS3, Sony refuses to learn.
June/25/2006 02:52 PM Filed in: Gaming
I really thought Sony was going to make up for
their mistakes on the PS2 but apparently they were
only getting started.
The Sony Hype Machine is more powerful than any PS3 will ever be. Come on people, they're lying about stuff that a child could figure out. The latest is that they have been working on a motion sensing controller for 2 years and weren't able to include rumble, total BS. It's no coincidence that they introduce this feature only after Nintendo. Remember how they added a hard drive and ethernet to the PS2 after Microsoft said it would be built in to every Xbox? Even a PS3 game developer said they had been working with PS3 dev kits that included rumble.
They say that they can't get the rumble in the controller and motion sensing. This has more to do with their disagreements with Immersion than any real problem.
In this article from Engadget you'll see that the Wii controller has motion sensor and rumble.
Below is a video that really puts the screws to Sony and makes everything they've said sound ridiculous.
The Sony Hype Machine is more powerful than any PS3 will ever be. Come on people, they're lying about stuff that a child could figure out. The latest is that they have been working on a motion sensing controller for 2 years and weren't able to include rumble, total BS. It's no coincidence that they introduce this feature only after Nintendo. Remember how they added a hard drive and ethernet to the PS2 after Microsoft said it would be built in to every Xbox? Even a PS3 game developer said they had been working with PS3 dev kits that included rumble.
They say that they can't get the rumble in the controller and motion sensing. This has more to do with their disagreements with Immersion than any real problem.
In this article from Engadget you'll see that the Wii controller has motion sensor and rumble.
Below is a video that really puts the screws to Sony and makes everything they've said sound ridiculous.
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My prediction for the Xbox handheld
June/23/2006 08:07 PM Filed in: Gaming
| Predictions
Xbox Live Arcade will be one of it's big selling
points.
I believe that a handheld Xbox will incorporate the exact same XLA (Xbox Live Arcade) games that you can currently get through your 360. What's cooler is that you will probably be able to browse and download demos directly to the handheld. These will be the exact same games and since the handheld will probably be wide screen you will get the benefit of the wider games.
Think about this, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved in your hand. Sounds damn sweet.
They will release a handheld with the benefit of dozens of games that it can already play. If you bought it on your 360 you can play it on either system because it will log into the internet to confirm your account. You should also be able to buy from the handheld and then play it on your 360.
XLA is an awesome platform that they are going to take advantage of, think of the fighting game about to come to XLA.
Like the 360 the handheld will probably also include a similar blade like interface and yearly updates. I think it's safe to assume it will play music but if they tout it as an iPod killer it will die.
Will it play movies? Yes, but what kind? Definitely MOVs, WMVs and those types but what about Hollywood Movies? Probably but don't expect another proprietary format like the UMD (bad move Sony). They may be working on a downloadable format similar to what Apple is rumored to be doing right now.
What's in a name? I've said in the past (and I was correct) that the Xbox name would be like Nintendo in the fact that it precede the device name (ei. Nintendo DS, Xbox 360).
With that kind of logic we can assume that it will start with Xbox and end with it's own name. Examples, Xbox Orbit, Xbox Orbiter, Xbox Satellite, Xbox Comet, Xbox Radar, Xbox Nucleus (my favorite), Xbox Portable, Xbox OTG (on the go), Xbox TriPod (just kidding), Xbox Hero, Xbox Gauntlet, Xbox Matrix, Xbox Hugo (handheld unlimited gaming online), Xbox UHGO (pronounced "you go" (unlimited handheld gaming online), Xbox Punch, Xbox Sandbox, Xbox Icon, Xbox Thunderbird, Xbox Caffeine, Xbox Micro, Xbox Jammer, Xbox Carbon, OK that's enough.
Robby Bach, if you pick one of my names I get a free handheld, only fair.
Will it browse the web and check your email, probably. Will it have a touch screen, probably not but I think it would be cool if it did or at least a keyboard or virtual keyboard. Anyone who has used the PSP to browse the internet knows what a pain it is without a keyboard.
Will it survive with Arcade games only, not a change. So what else will this thing do? They will give it an awesome gaming engine but i imagine they will through every other feature possible at it to make it compete with the DS, PSP and iPod.
How big will it be? I think it will have a very similar looking screen to the PSP but the device will not be as tall or wide. Mostly due to the lack of a disk drive like the UMD. It could have a removable hard drive though.
If I'm only a little close to some of the specs it will rock. Handheld Halo anyone.
I believe that a handheld Xbox will incorporate the exact same XLA (Xbox Live Arcade) games that you can currently get through your 360. What's cooler is that you will probably be able to browse and download demos directly to the handheld. These will be the exact same games and since the handheld will probably be wide screen you will get the benefit of the wider games.
Think about this, Geometry Wars Retro Evolved in your hand. Sounds damn sweet.
They will release a handheld with the benefit of dozens of games that it can already play. If you bought it on your 360 you can play it on either system because it will log into the internet to confirm your account. You should also be able to buy from the handheld and then play it on your 360.
XLA is an awesome platform that they are going to take advantage of, think of the fighting game about to come to XLA.
Like the 360 the handheld will probably also include a similar blade like interface and yearly updates. I think it's safe to assume it will play music but if they tout it as an iPod killer it will die.
Will it play movies? Yes, but what kind? Definitely MOVs, WMVs and those types but what about Hollywood Movies? Probably but don't expect another proprietary format like the UMD (bad move Sony). They may be working on a downloadable format similar to what Apple is rumored to be doing right now.
What's in a name? I've said in the past (and I was correct) that the Xbox name would be like Nintendo in the fact that it precede the device name (ei. Nintendo DS, Xbox 360).
With that kind of logic we can assume that it will start with Xbox and end with it's own name. Examples, Xbox Orbit, Xbox Orbiter, Xbox Satellite, Xbox Comet, Xbox Radar, Xbox Nucleus (my favorite), Xbox Portable, Xbox OTG (on the go), Xbox TriPod (just kidding), Xbox Hero, Xbox Gauntlet, Xbox Matrix, Xbox Hugo (handheld unlimited gaming online), Xbox UHGO (pronounced "you go" (unlimited handheld gaming online), Xbox Punch, Xbox Sandbox, Xbox Icon, Xbox Thunderbird, Xbox Caffeine, Xbox Micro, Xbox Jammer, Xbox Carbon, OK that's enough.
Robby Bach, if you pick one of my names I get a free handheld, only fair.
Will it browse the web and check your email, probably. Will it have a touch screen, probably not but I think it would be cool if it did or at least a keyboard or virtual keyboard. Anyone who has used the PSP to browse the internet knows what a pain it is without a keyboard.
Will it survive with Arcade games only, not a change. So what else will this thing do? They will give it an awesome gaming engine but i imagine they will through every other feature possible at it to make it compete with the DS, PSP and iPod.
How big will it be? I think it will have a very similar looking screen to the PSP but the device will not be as tall or wide. Mostly due to the lack of a disk drive like the UMD. It could have a removable hard drive though.
If I'm only a little close to some of the specs it will rock. Handheld Halo anyone.
Father's Day... WooHoo
June/18/2006 11:53 AM Filed in: Holidays
It has a nice glass door so you can see what you want before opening it.
I actually received it earlier in the week since we had guests over. Apparently it required sacrifices as it took two Big Reds to the frozen beyond then they exploded.
THE FAST and the FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT
June/16/2006 06:27 PM Filed in: Movies
I've seen all three movies and this one (IMO) is
the best by far. The racing style is much more
interesting and the story isn't bad. Drifting is
awesome to watch if you're not familiar with it.
This movie is filmed in some beautiful and colorful
locations. It's interesting to see the different
culture of Tokyo, even if it is tailored for
americans.
The characters are good but the story is about the racing so the plot is a little thin. I enjoyed it a lot, I didn't try to figure out what was going to happen next or what movie a particular scene resembled. I just sat back and watched some awesome race scenes, beautiful scenery and a look at Tokyo that makes me want to go there.
The thing about this movie I like the most is it makes me feel young. There's something about the music and the racing combined that lift me up.
The producers think that we must see domestic vehicles in the movies which I think is unnecessary. Lots of base and hi-revving cars, plus the soundtrack is pretty cool. I enjoyed it a lot and will see it again when it's released on DVD.
You can see the trailer here http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/thefastandthefurioustokyodrift/
Or visit the official website http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/
Updated 01-21-2008, I bought the movie the day it was released on DVD and have watched it dozens of times. It's on my MacBook and my iPhone.
The characters are good but the story is about the racing so the plot is a little thin. I enjoyed it a lot, I didn't try to figure out what was going to happen next or what movie a particular scene resembled. I just sat back and watched some awesome race scenes, beautiful scenery and a look at Tokyo that makes me want to go there.
The thing about this movie I like the most is it makes me feel young. There's something about the music and the racing combined that lift me up.
The producers think that we must see domestic vehicles in the movies which I think is unnecessary. Lots of base and hi-revving cars, plus the soundtrack is pretty cool. I enjoyed it a lot and will see it again when it's released on DVD.
You can see the trailer here http://www.apple.com/trailers/universal/thefastandthefurioustokyodrift/
Or visit the official website http://www.thefastandthefurious.com/
Updated 01-21-2008, I bought the movie the day it was released on DVD and have watched it dozens of times. It's on my MacBook and my iPhone.
themacjedi: As Seen on Rocketboom
June/14/2006 03:42 PM Filed in: Podcasts
| TheMacJedi
My Prediction for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
June/10/2006 09:38 PM Filed in: Apple | Predictions
This is completely unfounded and nothing more than
my opinion. I've been in Steve's world long enough
to guess many things with accuracy.
My main prediction for Leopard or Mac OS X 10.5 is that the operating system will include built-in virtualization.
What does that mean? It means it will have something very similar to Parallels built-in to the OS for the ability to run nearly any current OS on your Mac.
Why do I think this? Who would have ever thought Apple would openly allow Windows like they have with Boot Camp? Very few.
I think Boot Camp is nothing more than a test bed for a much larger function in Leopard.
We shall find out very soon, WWDC.
My main prediction for Leopard or Mac OS X 10.5 is that the operating system will include built-in virtualization.
What does that mean? It means it will have something very similar to Parallels built-in to the OS for the ability to run nearly any current OS on your Mac.
Why do I think this? Who would have ever thought Apple would openly allow Windows like they have with Boot Camp? Very few.
I think Boot Camp is nothing more than a test bed for a much larger function in Leopard.
We shall find out very soon, WWDC.
OMG, Ebay is making me nuts.
I'm selling my PowerBook on Ebay. The high bid
hasn't changed in two days. The thing that's
driving me nuts is the highest bid is about $600
less than it's current value.
Please, someone bid. My anxiety level is through the roof. I'm not kidding, pit of my stomach.
Hopefully my next post will be a relief.
Please, someone bid. My anxiety level is through the roof. I'm not kidding, pit of my stomach.
Hopefully my next post will be a relief.