THE GAMING HARDWARE THREAD: PS4 - WII U - XBone - PS3 - 360 - WII

[Drinkey McDrinkerstein]

I got my confirmation, so i will definitely be going to E3 for at least a day this year. Also, I am still obsessed with Rayman Legends currently.

[spiggums]

Apparently Microsoft is removing the Gold account requirement for access to entertainment apps, and adding the free game program to Xbox One (figured this would eventually happen once they had enough games on the system):

In June, we’re making Xbox Live Gold even better. Games with Gold will be coming to Xbox One, so a single Gold membership will get you free games on both Xbox One and Xbox 360. Plus, we’re introducing Deals with Gold for Xbox One which gives members exclusive discounts on games and content in the Xbox Store. With the most advanced multiplayer, Games with Gold, and Deals with Gold, Xbox Live Gold is better than ever.

Also, coming in June, all Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will get access to popular entertainment apps, like Netflix, YouTube, Machinima, and more on Xbox without needing an Xbox Live Gold membership*. This means that everyone can enjoy the amazing gaming, TV and entertainment experiences that Xbox has to offer, right out of the box.

[spiggums]

And also a Kinect-less version of the console will be coming out in June for $399.

[nathanfairchild]

Also, the free Gold game next month is Dark Souls 1. I highly recommend that you download it if you have gold.

[spiggums]

Also, the free Gold game next month is Dark Souls 1. I highly recommend that you download it if you have gold.

That's for the 360 (along with Charlie Murder and Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade edition). The games next month for Xbox One will be Max: Curse of the Brotherhood and Halo: Spartan Assault.

[getbetter]

Here's most LIKELY fake rumors.The idea of a new Star Fox is really exciting as well just getting Gamecube virtual console games; Mario Sunshine AND f-ZERO GX.

[nathanfairchild]

Oh my god I'd love a new Star Fox game if it went back to the style of Star Fox 64. I couldn't get into the one on gamecube. I really hope those lists turn out to be real.

[getbetter]

Well I can believe the Metroid rumor which I haven't played prime yet I just want to make sure it's not a HD remake the original prime trilogy. When I do purchase a copy from Gamespot( cheapest place to get one for $50 instead of $150? on amazon.)
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/03...-u-powerhouse/


A new F-Zero game is a bigger question since the last game on game cube, F-Zero gx was part of the Tri force collaboration; Nintendo, Sega, and Namco.Which would be cool if somehow they continue doing something past the game cube lifecycle. I just read that there was only 20 F-Zero arcade machines imported to N.America and I found website selling in the U.K for $8,401 per machine .Which come on get four of those in one place would be a huge arcade nuts dream in N.America.

[rage patton]

I still haven't bought a Wii-U, but an official release date for Smash Bros and the promise of a new Star Fox game (in the style of the N64 game) and Legend of Zelda game would be enough for me.

[cutterbutter]

The combo package of the wii-u deluxe w/ mario kart 8, extra controller, and a free game for registering has me highly thinking of getting on board.

[getbetter]

You can always get a refurbish Wii U for $200 as well

[menikmati]

If you haven't picked up (or are on the fence) Wolfenstein: The New Order, I highly suggest you do. It's by far the best game of the year so far. Great story, great visuals (playing on the PS4), and just awesome gameplay. Definitely more in tune with being a "90's FPS", with having to pick up health packs, armor, checkpoints (no instant respawns), etc. I just beat it this afternoon, and I can't get over just how awesome it was (and I almost ignored this game and didn't buy)...

...with that said though, I will say this game gets way too fucking hard at later points...as in so fucking hard I had to lower the difficulty from normal...was ALMOST making the game not fun anymore. It's like the developers suffered from the Uncharted syndrome and just decided to throw "heavies" at you one after another after another after another, but 10x worst. Like seriously, it shouldn't take 50 fucking bullets/shots to take down one dude wearing hardly any armor. That, and the hovering over items to grab can be awkward are my only gripes.

[getbetter]

I was looking at Wolfenstein today and it looks great.I have always enjoy that franchise.


Sidenote: gamespot has the Mario kart 8 demo with 8ntracks. I played it today and it's better in every way in Mario Kart 64.I haven't played any thing from the franchise since that game.I could on and on about how has improve and add to the game play and graphics. It also naive 720 and supposedly 59 fps.Mutilplayer 3-4 spiltscreen is 30 fps.

[Gribbz]

I thought the new Wolfenstein was set in the 1960's? I saw some screenshots and it looks like Terminator 2.

[getbetter]

It is and the Nazis won world war 2 and the Nazis have always had this Sci Fi and magic technology aka the last boss of Hitler in a walking tank in Wolfenstien 1 . The whole power ups is what he is talking about since found in 90s first person shooters.

[Gribbz]

Sci Fi technology

Bleh. I know I'm in the minority, but giant robots and the whole "futuristic" aesthetic doesn't do much for me these days.

Boo hoo, I know.

EDIT* I want an open-world Vietnam game.

[getbetter]

The last wolfenstien I play they had viking ghost or something.

[nathanfairchild]

I was looking at Wolfenstein today and it looks great.I have always enjoy that franchise.


Sidenote: gamespot has the Mario kart 8 demo with 8ntracks. I played it today and it's better in every way in Mario Kart 64.I haven't played any thing from the franchise since that game.I could on and on about how has improve and add to the game play and graphics. It also naive 720 and supposedly 59 fps.Mutilplayer 3-4 spiltscreen is 30 fps.

Glad to hear this. I preordered it a couple days ago. Can't wait until Friday. Mario Kart 64 was also my last one too so I'm really excited for this one.

[getbetter]

I've come to the conclusion that the multi player making outside means to connect the friends game is actually great creep filter and socializing on a phone, Facebook groups/friends,Instant media away from video game for Mario Kart 8 .

Also doesn't wii u controller is like a mutant dreamcast controller .

[menikmati]

Bleh. I know I'm in the minority, but giant robots and the whole "futuristic" aesthetic doesn't do much for me these days.

Boo hoo, I know.

EDIT* I want an open-world Vietnam game.

The latest Wolfenstein is set in an alternate universe where the Nazi's won WWII, America surrended, and the Nazi's technology and weaponry improved to light years beyond what we even have today. It's actually really interesting and cool. And there's all sorts of sets in the game, from your standard newly occupied Nazi London, old country roads, concentration camps, ocean depths, and well...not to play spoiler...places beyond our reach...

[Starraven]

I'm still on the fence about buying a next-gen console. Looking for a $350 + game/s bundle for the holidays.

[menikmati]

I'm still on the fence about buying a next-gen console. Looking for a $350 + game/s bundle for the holidays.

well here you go sorta:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825649

[nathanfairchild]

I'm still on the fence about buying a next-gen console. Looking for a $350 + game/s bundle for the holidays.

The Xbone and the PS4 are both $400 now. They're honestly pretty much the same so it really comes down to whether you want to play Halo or Uncharted.

[getbetter]

I'm still on the fence about buying a next-gen console. Looking for a $350 + game/s bundle for the holidays.

http://kotaku.com/try-as-i-might-i-c...e-w-1580660810

The new Mario Kart bundle is $329.99 with the system,Gametablet controller,a wii remote, a steering wheel add-on, and Mario Kart 8 which if you buy it between now and july you get another game for free;New Super Mario Bros U , Zelda : Wind Waker HD , WiiU Party, Pikmin 3. On top of that Wii U online play is free so your set for that under your budget. And you might earn enough Nintendo Club points to get a virtual console game if you register and do all of the questionaires which looks like right now you can get Super Metroid or Mario Kart 64 for "200 coins".I think just registering the Wii U is 160 coins plus games are maybe 10 plus any game that is brand new is 50 coins.Plus having a extra controller always kicks ass in a bundle.

Also as far does the Wii and 2ds online play being no more it was surprising to see that Gamespy was the one running those servers. I was thinking if there could just be a third party company that makes a custom "Gamespy or Kali like" server for these Virtual Console games would be awesome similar to how MAME had their gamespy server for playing multiplayer games.

[menikmati]

The Xbone and the PS4 are both $400 now. They're honestly pretty much the same so it really comes down to whether you want to play Halo or Uncharted.

Don't forget Last of Us Remastered (if you like double dips), The Order: 1886, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, The Witness, Rime, and oh, can't forget The Last Guardian right?

[nathanfairchild]

Don't forget Last of Us Remastered (if you like double dips), The Order: 1886, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, The Witness, Rime, and oh, can't forget The Last Guardian right?

I was just simplifying it to basically say that both consoles are the same price so get the one that has more exclusives that you'd like. And The Last Guardian is basically Sony's Detox. I want to believe it will be out within the next couple of years though, but I'm not holding my breath.

[Starraven]

well here you go sorta:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=825649

You just linked a sports game to a chick.. What made me bite for the PS3 was a bundle with Little Big Planet

I'm probably going to have to wait for more games. Not sure how long the wait will be..

[Starraven]

http://kotaku.com/try-as-i-might-i-c...e-w-1580660810

The new Mario Kart bundle is $329.99 with the system,Gametablet controller,a wii remote, a steering wheel add-on, and Mario Kart 8 which if you buy it between now and july you get another game for free;New Super Mario Bros U , Zelda : Wind Waker HD , WiiU Party, Pikmin 3. On top of that Wii U online play is free so your set for that under your budget. And you might earn enough Nintendo Club points to get a virtual console game if you register and do all of the questionaires which looks like right now you can get Super Metroid or Mario Kart 64 for "200 coins".I think just registering the Wii U is 160 coins plus games are maybe 10 plus any game that is brand new is 50 coins.Plus having a extra controller always kicks ass in a bundle.

Also as far does the Wii and 2ds online play being no more it was surprising to see that Gamespy was the one running those servers. I was thinking if there could just be a third party company that makes a custom "Gamespy or Kali like" server for these Virtual Console games would be awesome similar to how MAME had their gamespy server for playing multiplayer games.

Yes, I'm poor. Yes, I grew up with Nintendo (mario/zelda)...

I don't know why but I'm not really interested in the Wii U. Maybe some kind of social nerd stigma or something. Whatever it is, it's imaginary, and I should really look up reviews for those games.

[getbetter]

It's better than littlebigplanet and it has Thwomps in HD. Later tonight I'll make a list of upcoming and games that are already out. WII u is backwards compatible with Wii games so Mario Galaxy 1($20)&2($40)which are both cheaper now day along with Zelda twilight princess($20) and Skyward sword($60) and Metriod Prime trilogy ($60 used and up to $200 new).




After playing Littlebigplanet I said to my friends that it's better than Mario which even felt weird to say then. Yet a lot of the levels made by the developers and users aren't that great especially for replay value and there was really only a handful that were actual solid platformer levels that you want to play with your friends. While Super Mario world 3d gives players a competitive who can score the most points and win the crown for the next level on super rich levels. There isn't a grab feature in Super Mario world 3D which in my taste was the best feature about Littlebigplanet it is not as full filling as performing wall jumps and aerobics that Mario has.to offer. Guedita has lately been playing the game more than me and Mario obsessed than I have mainly because I'm trying to catch up on my Internet reading after work. Yet the game is really clean and a true to the seal of quality Nintendo has to offer. I recommend checking out a Wii u demo at a gamespot to check it out if none of your friends have one . Also you can play the game on the game tablet controller in bed before you go to bed is nice.

[getbetter]

As games go Nintendo is really quite as far as announcing what they are doing and wait more than what you would suspect as they didn't announce Super Mario World 3D world till last year which was the same year it was released. Yet there's a JRPG that is rumor to online game play and be a new Xenoblade game.




There's a also a new Smash Brothers and Zelda game on the horizon.