The 360

[mathematician]

[QUOTE=The Video Game Critic]
If you have a gripe against Microsoft, you should just come out and say so.  A lot of people do.  But don't act like you gave the system a fair chance because we're not buying it.
[/QUOTE]

It should be obvious that if one spends $500 on a system they are at least that much interested and optimistic about the system. I originally went out to buy the wii, but I arrived moments too late, so I purchased the 360 instead. If I have to prove I purchased the 360 then there is really no point corresponding in such a forum, its ridiculous and pointless.

 

I have no problems running XP, and looking forward to Vista, so I don't have any problems with MS there. I was honestly disappointed with the 360 overall, sure parts of the review were obviously a tad over exaggerated just to emphasize on the dislikes I had about the system, but surely any somewhat intelligent individual would see that and not take it to heart.

 

You all can be a lot of fun and then some can take it to ridiculous levels, but overall this is one of the more fun forums I have contributed to. Lets keep it that way.

[ActRaiser1]

[QUOTE=mathematician]

[QUOTE=The Video Game Critic]
If you have a gripe against Microsoft, you should just come out and say so.  A lot of people do.  But don't act like you gave the system a fair chance because we're not buying it.
[/QUOTE]

It should be obvious that if one spends $500 on a system they are at least that much interested and optimistic about the system. I originally went out to buy the wii, but I arrived moments too late, so I purchased the 360 instead. If I have to prove I purchased the 360 then there is really no point corresponding in such a forum, its ridiculous and pointless.

 

I have no problems running XP, and looking forward to Vista, so I don't have any problems with MS there. I was honestly disappointed with the 360 overall, sure parts of the review were obviously a tad over exaggerated just to emphasize on the dislikes I had about the system, but surely any somewhat intelligent individual would see that and not take it to heart.

 

You all can be a lot of fun and then some can take it to ridiculous levels, but overall this is one of the more fun forums I have contributed to. Lets keep it that way.

[/QUOTE]

So, let's get this straight, you blew $600 on a 360 in a spur of the moment picking your games randomly.

 

Here's a formula for you

 

mathematician + xbox 360 + 6 random games = d.u.m.b.a.s.s.

 

There's a legitimate reason we all check review sites, ie so we won't blow our money on crap.  Nice to know you do though; as a result, we can safely assume the rest of your opinions are similar in nature without research or validity.

[Atarifever1]

I hope the "Nintendo fans rule the VGC site" conspiracy theorists are watching this.  I've never seen a guy attacked so hard on this website as I see Math being attacke over this Xbox 360 review.

[Leo Ames]

Some Xbox 360's actually had the hard drive shipped unattached, was yours Mathmatician?

[voor]

sorry, nothing against math personally, it's just the way he structured his review was more like a 'rant' than a review--that made us seriously doubt that he actually owned the system.

[ActRaiser1]

yeah, sorry too, I guess I was a little hard on the Beaver.

[bluemonkey1]

Does beaver mean the same thing in the US as here?

[m0zart1]

[QUOTE=bluemonkey]

Does beaver mean the same thing in the US as here?

[/QUOTE]

Before this turns profane, yes it has that snide meaning, but in this case it was a cultural reference.

 

There was a TV show about this boy named "Beaver Cleaver" that was popular in the late 50s/early 60s.  It was common in that program to hear someone say "I was a little hard on the Beaver", referring to being to cruel to that particular kid on that particular show.  The show was even called "Leave it to Beaver".

[Alienblue]

Sorry I came to this wonderful party so late, Math-guy! Everyone, I know Mathmatecian and while I cannot honestly say I agree , because I have never tried a 360 myself, I can say these things:

1. I thought "The 360" was a submarine game. Choose titles carefully, everyone! "THE XBOX 360 review!"

2. Math-guy bought this system mainly for SOMEONE else, his brother, so he was not dumb or wasting money. He was just curious and tried it himself (typical of gamers, I have recieved gifts of games that were opened!-and have done it myself!)
He merely wrote a reveiew of HIS opinions, obviously not those of the majority. But isn't this a good thing? I wish more people had been honest about METEOS not being the most fantastic, perfect, utterley must own or die game ever, because I am in the minority that think it was boring and bland. So mathy thinks the 360 is a bad system; a minority opinion but I'm sure he is not the only one.

3. Both Zen and Mathmatician are nice guys I know, but I admit they are quite often "brutally honest" in their reviews of stuff and do NOT like the mainstream stuff a lot of us DO like. I do not always agree with Zen or MathmaticianO but I respect their opinions and it often makes me think twice about a game. Although I usually go more by what the VGC says, often their points make me think enough to stay away from something. Two examples are Rub rabbits and Point blank. I didn't listen to Zen on Rub Rabbits and I now wish I had, it is a terrible game! So I listened to him on Point Blank, a game I was considering, and bought TWO other classic games instead, which I bet I'm much happier with!

4. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. If you disagree, you can say so without calling the reviewer a complete liar or a
JackA$$. I hate Meteos, so either I never actually played it or I'm a JA right? riiiiight. (so what is that game in the METEOS box sitting on my bed stand collecting dust?)

Ok, sermon over. Last point, I Am NOT defending these two because they are my freinds, I would say the same for ANYone on here. Shawn, Actraiser, Koopa...even that weird JA Alienblue have a right to their opinions. Controversy is good, debate is good; I love science and first thing you learn is to expect a lot of crticism for new ideas or theories...just trying to keep things respectful (unless you are being humorous)- AB, the JA!

[bluemonkey1]

My issue with his review was based on the factual innacuracies.   I couldn't believe it when he didn't even know about Hexic and then made some excuse about it not being in the box or something.