GameTalk - PS4 or Xbox One?

Since I'm at home with a cold, and a few people have been asking me about which game console I would buy, I thought I'd write a quick blog about which one and why...

Both PS4 and Xbox One have a lot going for it.  However, one of those things isn't backwards compatibility, so if you decide on a system, you will not be able to play your previous games for either system.

The current amount of launch games for each system isn't that robust, nor is there a must play game for either system, most of the exclusive must haves will not be released until sometime next year or even perhaps further in the future.

Personally, if I were to buy a game console right now, it would be a PS3 - that's right a PlayStation 3.

The previous generation of gaming, I played mostly Xbox 360 games, and in this generation, there isn't any games which compel me to commit to either side (though I'm leaning towards Xbox One, because of my gamerscore).  

My advice would be to enjoy the previous generation.  It is more affordable, there are hundreds of games for either system.  Truth of the matter is there are over 80 million installed base for each system, and only 3-4 million are projected to buy each respective system, so its not like you'll be alone.  

Yup, if you're currently a PS3 gamer, buy a Xbox 360.

If you're a Xbox 360 gamer, buy a PS3.

Tons of games, from eBay, gamestop, amazon, all with second hand games and consoles for about a third of the price of new consoles - maybe even cheaper.  There are lots of exclusives for each system to be enjoyed!

Xbox One vs PlayStation 4

WINNERS = Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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TechTalk - 2 reasons why I HATE Windows Phone

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the Operating system, the live updating tiles, the integration between the various social networks.  Actually, I've had two Windows Phones the past year - a Dell Venue Pro and a HTC HD7.  I would completely recommend Windows Phone to anyone as long as they understand the Two  Reasons I Hate Windows Phone.  Yes, its a love/hate relationship.  We're currently in the broken up stages.  I currently have an Android phone.

Reason #1 - Hard Reset

A "hard reset" is basically erasing everything off your phone as if it were brand new.  While this may not appear to be a big deal, there isn't a way to re-download all of your apps automatically.  Apple iPhone have the iTunes ecosystem where all apps are stored locally, so theoretically, you can just "sync" your phone.  While Windows Phone uses Zune (and its great at wireless syncing) if you have need to perform a hard reset, you will be forced to manually download all of your apps via your phone or (online Windows Marketplace).

Why do I need to perform a hard reset?

Your Windows phone is tied to a Windows LIVE email (you don't have to use a .LIVE or .HOTMAIL), but once you set up your email as a Windows Live email, that is set on your mobile device.  Recently, my Xbox live account was hacked and after contacting Xbox support, they changed the Windows LIVE associated with my account for "safety reasons" with a new random email.  This basically renders your Marketplace useless, if you try to assess application or update your phone - your phone will AUTOMATICALLY provide your current Windows LIVE email, with another Gamertag.

If you aren't a gamer, this probably isn't a big deal, but many Windows Phone users love to play games and probably currently have an Xbox as well and achievement points are just topping on the cake, needless to say changing emails and gamertags is a frustrating experience.  There is a workaround, but it will involve you (not xbox) creating another email, associating your current (unused) gamertag to that email and finally associating your email with your original gamertag.  Needless to say, I no longer a windows phone after this experience.

Reason #2 - Applications

While the number of applications is just a number to me in regards to marketplaces, there are applications that doesn't exist in the Windows ecosystem that I like to use on nearly a daily basis.

Applications such as Yelp (the Windows version doesn't have a check in method), RunKeeper (an application which tracks your workouts - cycling, running, etc.), Instagram (my current favorite picture sharing application).  Check out http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/marketplace before you decide on a Windows phone - chances are you've invested in an Apple or Android ecosystem and your favorite applications may not be available on this ecosystem.

Microsoft, I love your operating system and I wish you the best with the release of Windows 8, but being an early Windows phone adopter and not having access to the latest and greatest after 2 iterations of the operating system is quite a bit much to bear.

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RUN RUN RUN! Gamertag, Nike Mini

RUN RUN RUN!
Saturday, I ran with Team in Training. The weird this I find that on my longer runs my pace is faster than my shorter runs, I don't start feeling the kick until mile 4-5 when I get into a stride, well and not to mention, I always run the first 1-2 miles really slow just to see how my knees are feeling.



Yes! I ran this morning before work. 5 miles a day will keep the fat cells away.



My 360 Gamertag.

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My Hyperactive Nike Mini
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RROD

RROD
RROD might not mean a lot to most people, but if you're a game, specifically a XBOX 360 gamer, you've heard of the dreaded RROD (Red Ring of Death). After downloading the Top Spin 3 demo yesterday, I wanted to take it out for a test drive. Low and belold, the RROD. FCUK! Fortunately, I registered my XBOX 360, and what do you know, its comes with a 3 year warranty. Granted its going to take 3 weeks and probably longer, since postage alone is going to take 1-2 weeks, but hey, its free. I need to get back to running again anyways, but no biggie, I'll be spending some quality game time with my iPhone 3G, suckas!

RROD


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