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So I still have my 360.....

I sold my Wii, it was all cute and what not and I will say fun but I didn't like at much as my wifes mother and I sold it to her. Done and done.
So I did just happen to grab a PS3 yesterday and i like it much better. So I have a question that everyone seems to ask but I haven't seen a good answer yet....

What the hell bluetooth headset do I get and is it even worth getting if its not as good as LIVE? Is it gonna work like LIVE? Please anyone that has one help me out I'm lost....

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I dont need to hear a reason not too....

I have an Xbox 360 that I would like to trade for a PS3, I have all of the bells and whistles for the 360. All of the gear is in perfect condition. Just wondering if anyone on the Sony camp is intrested in making the trade?

Xbox 360 with HD
- 2 wireless controllers
- 1 wired controller
- 1 wireless headset
- 2 wired headsets
- 1 LIVE Vision Camera
- 2 batteries with base charger
- 1 usb wire charger

I also have over 15 games that I can trade out for PS3 titles if it even has that many.

and again please I dont want to hear about the reasons I shouldn't do this.

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Ohh man I couldnt stop laughing......

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Bwaaaaa haaa haaaa

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Super Paper Mario

I have been wondering about my purchase of Nintendo’s latest system the Wii for some time. I find it very hard to find a game worth the price tag. Yes, Zelda is a great game and its found a place in my library of titles but as any gamer you long for something different. I find myself time and time again standing in Blockbuster humming and hawing about trying something new and inevitably renting something I find hours later a let down.
Searching the next to be released titles for the Nintendo Wii, Super Paper Mario seemed interesting. Now I haven’t purchased a Mario or related title since the N64. I just haven’t had the interest or desire to play a 3D Mario game. Something about the side scroll just has to stay with the Mario I know and love.

Paper Mario brings the side scrolling game I love and injects a 3D world that I didn’t think would work out as well as it has. Super Paper Mario is making its debut on the Wii as the third installment of the series. The later being the N64 (Paper Mario) as well as the Game Cube (Paper Mario - The Thousand Year Door). Having avoided both of these thinking they were simply a 3D game, I’m rather disappointed in my lack of vision and faith in Nintendo’s ability to bring a great game to the plate.

The first chapter of Nintendo’s Super Paper Mario for the Wii starts you off in need of collecting heart pieces (ala Zelda?) to stop Count Bleck from erasing all of the worlds. Count Bleck and his gathering of henchmen/women are some of Nintendo’s least imaginative enemies but I will get back to that in a moment. Rather that a Mushroom based system of powers and heath the Paper Mario series is an RPG. From what I have played of the game this makes it unbelievably easy. You still rely on collecting the fireball, Mushroom, Flower and Star but these are items to be equipped rather than a growth factor per instance ala the original Mario series. Each of the separate items once equipped becomes a single use or timed approach from what I experienced. However the few enemy characters I encountered were simply dispatched with the tried and true head stomp method. The boss characters however took advantage of a “Pixl” companion. The Pixl companions which I obtained 2 of during the first chapter enable Mario to complete special moves unlocked by each “Pixl”. To avoid spoilers I will stop at that for the “Pixls”.

The game play itself is very reminiscent of any Mario game I have ever played. The Wiimote becomes the standard remote by holding it lengthwise in your hand. Movement is done with the D-pad and the 1, 2 and A buttons become your main interface with the game. At times you are required however to point the Wiimote at the screen to highlight areas for assistance. For any gamer looking for a new innovation from the Wii in game play during a Mario game this is not the one. Unless they unlock the unbelievable, trend setting, ground breaking method in later chapters I’m afraid this is standard fare. Again this is not a bad thing, this is still a great Mario game.

Graphically the 2D game is very colorful as you would expect from a Nintendo title. Bubbly backgrounds and block based map builds guide your thin Mario and his party during the quest for 8 heart pieces. The levels are very reminiscent of the first 3 Super Mario releases. Castles, Desert and over the top plant life are abundant. The 3D part of the game however as feared was rather confusing and disorienting at times. The graphics take an immediate drop in detail and creativity. It appears that the empty voids and areas are intentional, this however gave the game a unfinished look during the 3D areas of each level.

The sound is typical MIDI and rises and falls with the tempo of the game. In relation to other Next-Gen games this seems rather 1980’s and leaves allot to be desired. All and all in comparison to the other titles I have played on the Wii this is one of the better looking and sounding of the bunch.

The character creation is something I wanted to leave for the closing statements. Nintendo has made a career and a solid fan base on being able to consecutively bring great hero’s and enemies to games with a solid story. Super Paper Mario is relying again on the tried and true. Bowser, Princess Peach, Luigi and Toad are all seen in the opening moments of the game. This is the saving grace of this title. If not for these characters the game itself is very bland, the new bosses are very unimaginative and hard to describe. The main boss whom kidnaps all of Mario’s friends in the beginning is nothing more than a cloak with eyes. What happened to the fear and fire breathing originality of Bowser? Even Wario seems to cast a darker shadow than that of Count Bleck.

In the end I had a great time playing the first chapter. I sit typing this watching my wife play through the same levels I just completed and find myself wanting to continue further into the story. The RPG element of the game in all is well done if at times a little too detailed. Some of the cut sequences are very long. If you have the Nintendo Wii and you’re having trouble finding a game as I was, Super Paper Mario fits the bill. Although the graphics and game play when in the 3D realm are something left to be desired over all this is another great side scrolling Mario with a RPG twist.

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All I can say is.............

GO SENS GO!!!!

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Good bye other gaming site......

Well its 100% now I'm done with my first intro into Xbox live and a community that I thought was worth my time. I spent over a year helping with what ever I could and now its 100% done. I wont name names. Hell I don't want to even mention the reasons I'm gone. I just want to find a group of mature gamers that play for the games and use this website as a communication tool not a sounding board to tear others apart. I'm just glad I reached out in gaming community and found this site. I almost sold all my gear.

My friends list is getting some room, I need some GRAW regulars to meet and what not from 2o2p. Any takers?

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Starting to want a PS3

I have a PS2, I used to have a PS1 but its long lost in the shit storm of life. I got the Xbox 360 over a year ago and I love it. I didn't think I would ever want to drop the 7 bills to get a PS3. I find myself reading about it. Looking at prices, checking games.
Is this system worth it? I mean really? Can anyone that has already bought one say they are happy with it? I picked up the Wii and I love it. Is the PS3 just a fancy PS2? Is it really any better? Let me know..... I'm looking for serious reasons to not get it and some serious reasons to get it......

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GH2 Rocks!!

Ok so I never did try the PS2 version of this game. Yeah I know I'm one of the Xbox snobs. Now dont get me wrong I have the PS2, I just never figured the game would be any good. We with my new desire to buy any and all the crap M$ sells for the 360 I decided to give this a try.
What a fucking fun game, my wife and her little brother and I played for hours tonight. If you dont have it yet get it its fun as hell!

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Yup... it was a good time

My wife and I went to a car show yesterday with our son. Had a great time. here are a few pictures from some of the better rides. I have allot more but that should do for now. Late.

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TMNT

The new game for the 360 is really fun. I know alot of people are gonna give it shit for being kinda lame but it is fun. If you can rent it. Its a game you can rent and beat and not have to ever worry about it again. Its fun and is that not what a game is suppose to be anyway?

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I only wanna smack ya once...

So the new PS3 stuff is cool. I think. I have a problem though and i will only hit you once I swear. Please tell me why I would want a console that is a pig and is slow to bring MP to its system? I want a PS3 really I do but I have never ever had so much fun as I have had with my 360.

Ok, Fan boys tear me apart but I'm being real here, I like to play with my friends in the games I play. Its either the PC or an Xbox for that no?

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My two year old with a LIVE headset on

Yeah he rules!

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My entertainment center is crying.....

I don't wanna go through another console war. I love to see the fights and I love to see the BS fly. My problem is my entertainment center cant take another surge. I need to stop buying all this crap.
I sat down and thought about it today.

I have purchased in my life the following systems,

Atari 2600
N.E.S
Game Boy
Super Nintendo
N64
PS1
PS2
Xbox
Xbox 360

and finally the Wii....

Now with each of these systems ( I still have 5 of them hooked up) I must have spent a minimum of around $300.00, I know thats high for some and low for others. (I'm in Canada too) . Thats a total of $2700.00... My god. This dosen't include the Games, controllers, gadgets and other shit I get.
My stupid entertainment center is dying. I'm not kidding. IT CREEKS!!
Anyway I wanna see anyone else's gear and set up. I'm new to the site so I'm not sure if we have a thread like this but if you can post pictures or if there is a thread showing our gear off let me know..... or post your pic here,

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New to 2old2play!

I just joined the site and I must say that so far I love the depth of information. Great site and great people so far. Thanks to the admin's and whom ever else gets the site running great work!

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