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| Thread ID: 29151 | 2003-01-11 07:47:00 | PS2 or Xbox or DVD? | Mike (15) | Press F1 |
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| 112983 | 2003-01-11 21:15:00 | I am sorry: that address should have been: www.consumer.org.nz John |
John H (8) | ||
| 112984 | 2003-01-11 22:16:00 | > - the xbox is just an x86. (The Xbox has very poor > latency compared to the PS2). What part of the Xbox has poor latency? |
BIFF (1) | ||
| 112985 | 2003-01-11 22:21:00 | > > - the xbox is just an x86. (The Xbox has very poor > > latency compared to the PS2). > > What part of the Xbox has poor latency? From what I read, it was the CPU. |
segfault (655) | ||
| 112986 | 2003-01-12 00:11:00 | The games that are originally designed for the X-Box, have supperior graphics over any PS2 games. The games that have been developed for the PS2 and ported to the X-Box are on a par. The online gaming capability of the two consoles are :- PS2 - you may dail-up, they most likely have dedicated modems also X-Box - you must use a dedicated channel, ie. Jetstream For DVD playback, the PS2 needs either a chip?:|, or a DVD remote - for the zones. The X-Box I am unsure of, and need to do some more research. Unless you were thinking of getting a DVD with 40GB (approx $1400) or a Samsung DVD +Video, the best choice would be the either of the consoles having the added feature of gameplay:) The lack of games for the X-Box is only limited by time. We all know how many games Microsoft have, and how many are being made for the PC. Massive Entertainment Pack (www.noelleeming.co.nz) seems the best choice from NL for the X-Box {url=http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&productId=18959&crumb=10003-10102-10119-10121]Extreme Power Pack[/url] for the PS2. There must be similar (or better) deals elsewhere:) Good luck radz:p |
raddersnz (684) | ||
| 112987 | 2003-01-12 02:47:00 | Here is what Consumer said about the game consoles: "So your kids have been pestering you for a PS2 or Xbox - using the persuasive lure that you'll be able to use it yourself for watching DVD movies. Sure ... if you can ever prise them off it. "There are advantages. The Xbox has faultless picture quality and the PS2 is close behind. Both consoles can be adapted (with an extra kit) to connect to a TV via a high-quality S-Video connection. Both can reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound - the Xbox needs an adaptor for DTS though. "The Xbox has an excellent remote and sophisticated menu screen. "But ... both consoles are Zone 4. With the PS2, that's the end of the matter - you can't play DVDs from another zone. The Xbox is zoned the first time you insert the sensor that comes with the DVD-playing kit. Kits bought in New Zealand have a Zone 4 sensor. You might be able to get hold of a Zone 1 or 2 kit, but once installed, your machine will be permanently disabled from playing Zone 4 movies. Not a wise move. "Both consoles also contain small fans to keep them cool, which makes them noticeably noisier than the other players. "The technical sound tests showed some problems, although average users probably won't notice a difference. "The consoles were marked down for ease of use due to complicated programming for CD playback, lack of front-panel controls and no front-panel indicator display. The PS2's remote is difficult to read, and has tiny navigation keys." The Consumer top recommendation was for the Pioneer DV-355 Hope that helps |
John H (8) | ||
| 112988 | 2003-01-13 06:16:00 | Thanks people - yeah, I was wanting it mainly for DVD viewing, but the added attraction of gaming was tempting... but I think I'll skip it for now and go for a cheaper DVD player (and perhaps put the extra leftover money towards some more DVDs :)) Any suggestions as to brands/prices/where to buy? :D Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 112989 | 2003-01-13 06:33:00 | DickSmith stores have a good range of DVD players, I have a Mustek V560 DVD Player, its multizoned and I think is a very good player for a reasonable price at only 200 dollas!!:) but if your looking for a exspensive player look at the Panasonic DVD Player DVD-RV32, the prrice is a harsh 400 dollas!?:| dont know whats so good about it though . . . . SYnchronised_Thoughts |
Synchronised_Thoughts (2589) | ||
| 112990 | 2003-01-13 06:34:00 | Hi Mike, There has been a fair amount of previous discussion on this topic before. You should be able to buy a basic, good quality player for less than, or around $200. (Lennoxx Mizuda etc) Go to Farmers, Harvey Norman, Noel Leeming etc. BALDY:-) I would also check the PressF1 search archives |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 112991 | 2003-01-13 07:00:00 | >>> There has been a fair amount of previous discussion on this topic before. Yeah I know there has - the reason why I posted a fresh thread on it though was for the price - if anyone knows of a current not-to-be-missed deal somewhere I want to know about it, if you know what I mean :) Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 112992 | 2003-01-13 07:13:00 | Nudge, nudge, wink, wink - say no more. Moving trucks in your street all next week LOL |
Baldy (26) | ||
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