Wii Online

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
they improved red steel's graphics somewhat

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Interesting. Those pics are 1181 x 945. They don't look interpolated, but probably are.

 

[Jadow]

Originally posted by: BlancoNino

PC's don't have that crap.

Edit: Neither does the DS. People want to play games, not have a bunch of added crap they will never use. Well, maybe casual trendy gamers will like the xbox live crap.

someone really likes to use the word crap!

 

[fustercluck]

If this is true that's awesome, and Nintendo is taking a great approach to online play. Show those amateurs how it's done, Ninty :thumbsup:

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
I think a decentralized approach is not the way to go. MS has nailed with Xbox Live. Despite it's price tag, it offers so many advantages over other models. First, you are assured that the games you are playing are lag-free because everyone is on high-speed. Second, like thraxen said, it allows you to avoid playing with certain asshats over and over again and discourages people from being jerks online to begin with. Not to mention they have an awesome content delivery system. Sorry, but MS really got it right with xbox live, IMO it was the best feature of the original xbox.

agreed, and whoever knocks xbox live has most likely never used it before.

i do not know one person who has used xbox live and says that online gaming on any other console, or even PC, is better than it. hell just compare playing Halo 2 on system link using tunneling software and then go play it on xbox live ... tell me which one is better.

I agree with this. I have never used an online service anywhere near the scope of xbox live.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Originally posted by: aswedc
Wii = 2x better than Gamecube
Xbox 360, PS3 = Real next gen

2x PS1
Real "Next Gen" (Xbox)

Enjoy your Wii a couple years from now...

Are you equating "Next Gen" with "Better Graphics"? Please clarify. I'm all for whatever plays the best.... this could be why I always end up looking to emulate the classics.

 

[rocadelpunk]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
they improved red steel's graphics somewhat

after

after

after

before

Interesting. Those pics are 1181 x 945. They don't look interpolated, but probably are.

is that good or bad?

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: BlancoNino

Originally posted by: purbeast0

thats what you are paying for ... $50/yr to game online. if you dont pay the $50/yr fee you can still have access to all that other crap for free (demos, trailers, xbox live arcade, messages, friends list).

These are the things I have a hard time understanding why people pay for. Demos for PC = free. Trailers for PC = free. AIM, MSN, XFIRE, etc = Free. 90% of online games = free. All you pay for is the internet connection.

Hmm some of you are really having a hard time reading lol.

Again ... Trailers for 360 = free, demos for 360 = free. the ONLY thing you are paying the $50/yr for is to PLAY online for free with the global xbox live service that is on the back end.

just compare the PS2 online play to the xbox live online play and you will see exactly WHY people prefer playing on xbox live. The online play must pass a certain series of tests before it can be released to the console. The online play must have voice chat, and it will also have the global friends list.

games that come out on PC have no standards. sure some games can have 64 people playing online at once, but is the game actually playable? in most FPS cases the answer to that is no due to lag. it's the same how car amps are always rated MUCH higher than what they ACTUALLY put out while using them.

WIth the standards that are set by MS and must be met for a game to be on xbox live, it must be actually playable, it must have the friend list incorporated, and it must work in a unified system known as xbox live. I've played every console online, and as I stated previously, I would gladly rather pay $50/yr to play on xbox live than play for free and have an online service like the NDS currently has.

Last time I checked, BF2 was playable with 64 players.

 

[bucwylde23]

BlancoNino has no clue what he is talking about in regards to XBL.

It is worth the $50/year and when the Wii/PS3 are released XBL will STILL be the best online service for consoles.
I dont 'see why people are bringing up what PC's can do when the discussion is about CONSOLES!

 

[bucwylde23]

Originally posted by: Philippine Mango

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: BlancoNino

Originally posted by: purbeast0

thats what you are paying for ... $50/yr to game online. if you dont pay the $50/yr fee you can still have access to all that other crap for free (demos, trailers, xbox live arcade, messages, friends list).

These are the things I have a hard time understanding why people pay for. Demos for PC = free. Trailers for PC = free. AIM, MSN, XFIRE, etc = Free. 90% of online games = free. All you pay for is the internet connection.

Hmm some of you are really having a hard time reading lol.

Again ... Trailers for 360 = free, demos for 360 = free. the ONLY thing you are paying the $50/yr for is to PLAY online for free with the global xbox live service that is on the back end.

just compare the PS2 online play to the xbox live online play and you will see exactly WHY people prefer playing on xbox live. The online play must pass a certain series of tests before it can be released to the console. The online play must have voice chat, and it will also have the global friends list.

games that come out on PC have no standards. sure some games can have 64 people playing online at once, but is the game actually playable? in most FPS cases the answer to that is no due to lag. it's the same how car amps are always rated MUCH higher than what they ACTUALLY put out while using them.

WIth the standards that are set by MS and must be met for a game to be on xbox live, it must be actually playable, it must have the friend list incorporated, and it must work in a unified system known as xbox live. I've played every console online, and as I stated previously, I would gladly rather pay $50/yr to play on xbox live than play for free and have an online service like the NDS currently has.

Last time I checked, BF2 was playable with 64 players.

I normally don' play bf2 unless it is a 64 player server. Plays absolutely fine 95% of the time.

 

[swinger222]

The wii is built for online gaming.

 

[tuteja1986]

I HAVE TO see wii online as Nintendo DS is horrible , Friends code was the most stupid idea for an online service ;(

Anyways if Wii follows Friends Code and other horrible way than its no way near close to XBOX live which i think is very ahead what sony and Nintendo has to offer.

 

[The Green Bean]

Originally posted by: ballmode
nintendo will pwn

 

[StinkyMojo]

Originally posted by: The Green Bean

Originally posted by: ballmode
nintendo will pwn