you can bash a product, but it's not fair to bash an entire company.

[mike_jmg]

There are some serious design issues on the 360 probably because of their rush to be the first next gen console.

- The first time I turned it on, I thought the washing machine was on, but it was the 360's fan :S

- Overheat can kill it pretty easily, I don't play that much in one session, so I think I'll be safe from that.


On the other hand, I think there aren't many exclusives for either console. The real question should be if you really want to play the few exclusive games for the 360

I'm still struggling on what to do with mine, don't really want to sell it though


On response to your topic, most of the times you can't bash an entire company over a single product they make but microsoft is a complete diferent thing, Vista sucks ass and so does the Xbox 360 hardware

[Accordion]

I think you can

[Triv1um]

I hate Sony, I hate Microsoft and I hate Nintendo

I hate the Wii, I like the 360 and I love the PS3.

The Wii is just a gimmic to me. The 360 is a solid console with great games, but I hate fearing everytime I turned mine on because of the RRoD. Yet, the PS3 just seems to hit all of my buttons, its reliable but yes, while it doesn't do what the 360 can do well, at the moment. It will. Plus, the PS3 does things the 360 can't.

I disagree, when you bash a product you do bash the company.

In my case -
Nintendo - I have hated every console they have made.

Microsoft - I disliked the XBOX but I like the 360.

Sony - 3 solid consoles.

See the pattern?

[acn010]

the system frosm those companies has their own abilities and targets different types of people....
wii: kids & family
xbox 360: reg gamers ad hardcore gamers
ps3: family(not only on games), hardcore gamers, anyone (multimedia system remember... blueray movies, super audio cd's, internet, etc.......

[Rocksil]

As you say, it does have some great games and that should be all that matters but the hardware does get in the way for me.

I will buy another 360 if they release a new slimline version (as Sony did with PS1) that is:

1. Much quieter
2. Reliable
3. Smaller
4. Cooler (temperature wise)

in that order of priority. Just 1 and 2 would tempt me.

I relally dobut we will ever get a slimm 360. The first xbox didnt dont see them making one for this one.

[WhizzBang]

I relally dobut we will ever get a slimm 360. The first xbox didnt dont see them making one for this one.

No, I doubt it too, but the XBox 360 has been much more successful than the original Xbox and so may have a longer retail life. If that is the case it is possible that MS may decide a redesign is required to cut production costs and improve on its flaws.