I don't see how this is beneficial to the thread (at least the way it is currently worded). Any references?
been hearing alot of rumors about XBONE sucking it in framerates when compared to PS4. Like MAJOR sucking.
So people who already have considerable $$$ invested in a wheel setup for their 360, have to buy a totally new setup since the old one won't be compatible with XBONE racing games.
Well isn't that just great.
yep, kind of like how it has been for the history of video games (with the exception of some psx controllers working on ps2 and the wii using gamecube controllers). not sure why anyone would expect something different all of a sudden.
Probably because some people have over a thousand bucks or more into a racing setup. They probably expected some sort of adapter for those high end setups. I personally find it a little ridiculous that a racing wheel and pedal setup or even a fight stick cannot just work through USB across platform generations. Not talking about using a ps3 stick on 360 but rather USB accessories working in 360 and xb1. I understand the money side of it for business but man...I couldn't imagine spending that kind of cash on a high end racing setup and then have it worthless when people start moving to the new platform.
the people who pay for the high end setups have enough money that they can buy another one every 8 years or so, and they know it. spending $200 - $300 every 8 years for something that will get thousands upon thousands of hours of use really is not that much money when you think about how much use it gets and how much entertainment it gives. as someone who has spent probably $400 or more on joystick stuff for the past gen (360 and ps3 combined) i have no problem that my current joystick won't work on the new consoles, and have already reserved a $200 joystick. everyone wants to have their cake and eat it too.
they are in the business to make money (as you said you already understand).
True, I have far more expensive hobbies (firearms) so I don't claim that gaming is really that expensive when compared to something like that or drag racing or boating or a myriad other hobbies. Still for me personally I couldn't spend that much on a racing setup. I am happy enough with a controller for forza even if I still kind of suck at it.
True, I have far more expensive hobbies (firearms) so I don't claim that gaming is really that expensive when compared to something like that or drag racing or boating or a myriad other hobbies. Still for me personally I couldn't spend that much on a racing setup. I am happy enough with a controller for forza even if I still kind of suck at it.
I think the problem with this generation is that the amount of people buying these peripherals is higher than any other generation. Few people cared their Powerpad didn't translate over to the SNES, because the amount there were "substantial" controller differences. After the original Xbox and the PS2 Dual shock, MS and Sony's controllers have remained pretty much the same. They haven't really added any more buttons.
As far as fightsticks, I have purchased quite a few. I have an HRAP and two dual modded 360 fight sticks as well as a PS3 stick I only use for tournaments. That is quite the investment I'm okay with "giving up" on the new consoles.
oh and also...
T-MINUS ONE MONTH!
I know! I am debating holding off on a new MBP until Dec because I know I am spending a ton next month as well. =( And with the new video cards coming out right now. Why does everything have to want my money!!!
when i was getting a new laptop months ago, i debated for quite some time between getting an MBP or a laptop i know i could hackintosh. i was replacing an older hackintosh.
after a lot of debate i could NOT justify the more than $1k price difference for the MBP, even though the MBP would have had a lot nicer hardware than the laptop i ended up getting.
looking back on the decision months later, i'm EXTREMELY happy that i did what i did. everything runs smooth on it and it is more powerful than i need it for (browsing the web and ios development).
when i was getting a new laptop months ago, i debated for quite some time between getting an MBP or a laptop i know i could hackintosh. i was replacing an older hackintosh.
after a lot of debate i could NOT justify the more than $1k price difference for the MBP, even though the MBP would have had a lot nicer hardware than the laptop i ended up getting.
looking back on the decision months later, i'm EXTREMELY happy that i did what i did. everything runs smooth on it and it is more powerful than i need it for (browsing the web and ios development).
I initially had a MPB. Bought it for development then realized I would be developing in java. So, I never used it except to browse the net and stuff while I sat on the couch at home. I pretty much did everything on my desktop. I ended selling it on EBay. If I ever need a laptop I would get something cheap and throw linux mint on there. I would only buy a MBP just to have because they are pretty nice looking, if I had money to burn.
I initially had a MPB. Bought it for development then realized I would be developing in java. So, I never used it except to browse the net and stuff while I sat on the couch at home. I pretty much did everything on my desktop. I ended selling it on EBay. If I ever need a laptop I would get something cheap and throw linux mint on there. I would only buy a MBP just to have because they are pretty nice looking, if I had money to burn.
Sadly, I need a ton of RAM for my development. Running multiple WebSphere servers is a PITA...
For similar specs and quality I can't find a laptop the competes with the rMBP. Most have awful keyboards / trackpads and screens just aren't up to the quality of Apples. All the laptops with the specs I am looking for are around the same price, without OSX. Figure I might as well just pick one up. I could easily run Windows when I need it.
You can do Java development no problem on a MBP. Quite a few people I work with use MBPs. Mostly because the laptops they assign us are junk.
You can do Java development no problem on a MBP. Quite a few people I work with use MBPs. Mostly because the laptops they assign us are junk.
ah yeah gotcha. the screens and trackpads can't be beat on mbp for sure, they are top of the line. i just couldn't justify paying $1k+ more JUST for those features. i have windows on one partition on mine but i think i've booted into it twice. there really isn't a need to since if i'm doing non-ios development, i'm doing it on my desktop.
Xbox LIVE's Major Nelson goes in depth on the future of racing accessories for Xbox One.
Racing Accessories for Xbox One - YouTube