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Sales

If you are basing it on sales alone then it has to be the Wii that gets the prize. However from my opinion (a person who has owned all of the Nintendo Consoles) this has been the worse console that Nintendo have ever made. Why on earth is this?

The major reason why is simply because they do not give a damn about all of the past fans that made them money before the Wii, the majority of new games are aimed at idiots and Nintendo fans rarely see the light of day. Mario Kart wii sold because they toned it down to the the family but in all honesty it was a pants game. As well as this they are copying Mario Galaxy by adding in a few variations to levels in Mario Galaxy 2.

So by that paragraph you can see that the Wii is out of in it my opinion.

Online and other

The PS3 is a good console there is no doubt about that and games such as uncharted 2 show just how far the console can go. Although the online play is all free, it is very poor and it features many games with people unable to speak your language. I still do not know why language filters are not in there? Is Blu-Ray the only decent thing going for the PS3.

The 360 has the best games, the best experience when playing and a really good online community. So my recommendation to you is not to get a Wii for the family as it will only be played once. Get a 360 or PS3.

To make sure these will not have to be replaced for some serious money, get game console insurance or gadget insurance. Of course you could also get some mobile phone insurance while you are at it.

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There are a lot of different things to do in your spare time. You can go for a jog or read a book. You could walk the dog or watch a movie. You could also sit down and play a relaxing video game. Or you could play a more upbeat one if that is your fancy. But what are the consoles and what makes them all special? In this article I will tell you!

What are the different systems? What makes them so special and different from each other? What do you recommend?

The ps3 is the first console I will talk about. It is unique in that it can play high definition movies and has intense graphics for its titles. It has many multi-player titles that can my played on the internet as well.

The next system is the xbox360. This system is another great one. It offers a lot of titles as well and has a very neatly set up user browser. You can even watch movies via certain sources using your system.

The last system is the latest. If you choose to buy nintendo games you will notice that each one is very unique in style and usually tend to be quite amusing when played with family members. This is another neat one especially when it comes to controls. The nintendo wii accessories are also something to be reckoned with. There are a lot of extras which include attachments to the controller, full face helmet, and more.

My recommendation depends on your tastes. The ps3 is great if you are into watching high definition movies along with playing high definition titles. The xbox360 is a great one for it’s extensive use of the internet and a very wide selection of titles. The last one is a great family console and has a lot of titles geared towards children and young adults. Choosing the console that is right for you is a great task but one that will show fruitful production in the end. Think about if you’re getting it for movies, family, extras, or anything else on your list.

That is the gist about all of the different console out there. There are a lot of quirks for each and if one in particular suits you then grab that one! The three are very unique and suited for certain people but if you would like them all and have the extra money then why hesitate?

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Where do gamers go?

The choices you have as a gamer are:

1. Buy (Online, Ebay, used, Gamestop..)
2. Rent (Gamefly, blockbuster…)
3. Trade (Goozex, Switchplanet..)

Renting in the past at your brick and mortar rental place can easily set you back more then $5-$7 every week like Blockbuster. Many places like Gamefly charge a monthly service fee. Renting isn’t all together bad but playing videogames isn’t like watching movies. There is a considerable larger amount of time invested in videogames then in movies. Most movies range from 1.5 hours to epics of 6 hours. Where most videogames you could get a good feel for a game in 3 hours but most sports games and long role playing games could be played for more then 70 hours.

This is where Goozex Game Trading steps in. Goozex allows the gamer to keep the game as long as you want but have the option to sell it too. There is only a $1 transaction fee if you request a game on their network. So basically you can trade in your older games and build up Goozex credit until you get enough for a newer title and just pay the $1 transaction fee. A shipping and handling is handled by sender and the buyer only pays . There is no monthly membership so you can stop at anytime or go at a slower pace. This is ideal in the sense that you could play the game until you are actually sick of it then send it in for credit. So you’re not rushed to get as many games played on the network because you can play at your own pace. Plus you OWN the game. From then on the game is yours, not a rental.

You only send games directly to the next member. There is no single central warehouse and the pricing of the credits of the system are in points (100pts = $5). The pricing of the game is determined by market demand, release date, initial cost of the game, and a couple other factors. Most xbox 360 titles will go for 800-1000 pts which translates to $40-$50. This isn’t bad for a used game. Some money can be saved buying used but there is still tax and travel time/cost. Goozex gives you free shipping to you with no tax charge. You also have an option to buy credits if you want but I wouldn’t recommend that unless you have no games to send in or nothing of yours is being requested. Price fluctuations occur and you can see the points swings. I’ve had a couple games I requested and I can see that price increase/decrease. It doesn’t happen that much but some games change +/- 200pts depending on market demand.

So why use Goozex instead of a used videogame store or an auction site with games like Ebay? You just need $1 to pay for the transaction fee. Most people don’t like to continually shell out more money for a game and then feel like the games they bought are depreciating at a very fast rate. Selling your game for cash anywhere will not give you that much. Brick and mortar stores resell your games for a huge mark up. Selling it online at an auction site will incur fees and you still have to pay for shipping. Goozex at least you get to trade in games you are done with and still get some value out of it as it will lead to other games you really want. There might be more difficulty in sending older sports titles as those don’t have much demand once their season is up like trying to sending in EA sports Madden 2005 will be a hard game to sell to someone on the network. Even if you were to put it older games on ebay you will have a hard to moving it and you will have to pay per insertion. On Goozex you will be able to list it and it will just stay there without having to pay insertion fees.

Each videogame is packed with information like reviews from Gamepro, some tips/trick, game description, and some even have instructions. The best feature is the ability to see how many copies of a game are listed on the network verses how many are being requested. This will let you know if you have a game people want or if you can possibly get a game on the network. Goozex determines who gets the game by matching up users. There is a waiting list that is generated and when you add a game you will see in what place you are waiting for that game. You get a good feel to when you will get a game. There is also a distinction between games you want now and games you have for holding. Both will show you your place in line so you’re not forced to get every game you want now. This is a good way to build up a wishlist and then have your core set of games your really want now. It is ideal to have a very large set of games you want now so you will have a very good chance of getting a game soon. I was requesting Crackdown for the Xbox 360 and I was 60th person in line. I got this game in 14 days. Just because you’re really deep in line doesn’t mean you won’t get the game soon. The system can deliver newer games in a short amount of time which is a huge bonus for gamers that want to play newer games but don’t want to buy them at the store. You have many options to what you want to trade in terms of instructions, case or just game. This is helpful as some gamers tend to lose instructions and/or cases. The value of the game doesn’t go down as the credits don’t reflect what is included. This is because the user requesting the game can have the option to request only full packaged games, games with instructions, or just the game itself. I have not had a problem with getting full packages as I’ve gotten over 49 games and I’ve sent out 54 in under 2 years of being there.

Why NOT to use

For this site to be a perfect 5 star site I would like to see:

1. More users (will there ever be enough?)
2. More retro gaming console support (nes, snes, saturn….)
3. Sure isn’t free but man it’s 4 quarters. I’m a member of another site that has no transaction fees yet still protects the members.
4. Video game trailers for each game
5. More user interaction like user reviews and tournaments…)

All the above are small tweaks to the system that is already very functional. The main reason someone would NOT want to use this system is time and money. If you have money why wouldn’t you just buy the game new down the street? Why wait? Saving money and the community are the main draws to the system. Save money and also connect with other gamers. If your very impatient then new release games will have to be purchased. Most new release games takes on average of 1-2 months. Why? You are placed on a Que. The order of the Que determines when you get the new game, but more importantly is how many are available? Most will eventually get bored of their new game and will send them out as “have” games. That could be more time than one might want to wait. Say you want a popular game that normally runs 40 hours to complete. You gotta factor in that a player like me would take over 1 month to beat a game like that. More popular games of course like Madden will hit the system quicker but that is also a bad thing. If you hold a game too long it will depreciate in value just like on the streets. Trading for early on might be for 1000 points but in a couple months with the market being saturated it could be 500 points in no time losing half of it’s value. Not entirely the fault of the system but some games just won’t move depending on your timing.

Current Goozex Simultaneous Transaction on the Network as of Mar 11, 2009 = 4793

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After Hitler finds out his 360 has the RRoD, things start to get out of hand!

Inspired by the original video, ‘Hitler gets Banned’

Collected Honors:
#8 - Top Favorites (This Month) - Comedy

Duration : 0:3:48

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Song I wrote and sang! enjoy
NEW Xbox 360 Red ring of Death SONG- Lyrics:

[Verse 1]
When this began, me and my friends
was bout to handle business (business)
all was good, we was cool
nothing was wrong with it (but now)
It starts freezin, ROD’in
This is not the way, it was supposed to go
Didn’t believe it would brick
Thought we was forever (ohh)
scratched my discs, ate my dog
called the support…hello
This is crazy, my box bricked on me
she starts laughin at me (hahaha)
and then hangs up the phone

[Hook 1]
Bill i really wanna work this out
Cause I’m tired of whining
All i really want is that it works like it’s supposed to do
Are you gonna work it out
Are you even trying?

I can’t stand all these bricks
It’s the remix (remix)

I got this brick where my xbox used to be
I got this brick where my xbox used to be
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold (ohh)
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold

x2

[Verse 2]

It’s bin 3 weeks
got mine back
seemed like it was fine
i, went to GAME got forza2
though it was all behind me (yeah but I mean)
Played a minute or three (uh)
Then it died on me (uh)
****, these aren’t the lights that it’s supposed to show!
Call em again and start over
wait another 3 weeks or so
At the end of the month
its delivered
Wanna know how it goes
“This is just my my luck”
the was bricked right out the box
“have i learned my lesson?”
all i can say is what the ****!

Listen!

[Hook 2]
If you really wanna work it out
Just stop denying (denying)
Your failure rate’s a joke
just face the truth (truth)
are you ever gonna work it out
and stop you’re lying
Stop blaming me when it’s you, that

[Chorus 2]
Sold a **** brick box 360 to me
made of parts that have suck quality (ohh)
I’m so cold I’m so cold I’m so cold I’m so cold (ohh)
I’m so cold I’m so cold I’m so cold

I got this brick where my ex-box used to be [2x] but (said)
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold (ohh)
I’m so cold, I’m so cold, I’m so cold

I can’t stand all these bricks
It’s the remix (remix)

Duration : 0:2:57

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