Ok ok, I'm falling for it... Ok ok I FELL for it!

[TG]

I'm seriously considering picking up a premium (pro) system from makro tomorrow.

The only reason I'm getting it from them is that they seem to be the only local supplier that is giving away 2 games with the thing.

CNA's has no games, and it's the same price as the makro unit.
BT Games is 150 bucks cheaper, but again, no games.
My local Game has no stock, but they don't have any games with it either.

I'm gonna get an extra wireless controller, and maybe one (or two) of those play while you charge thingies.

Note - I'm only gonna be connecting it to my normal SDEF tv - which only has composite inputs (no svideo or component, not even scart, ugh).

My tv is right around the corner from my network switch, so I'll just run an extra cat5 cable for networking.

I don't really remember what the games were that came with the makro unit - I think the one was PGR, don't remember what the other one was.

I'm thinking about getting a copy of crackdown, GOW, mebbe viva pinata... any other recommendations?

Any recommended extras? Should I get the media remote?

[sss]

the other game is probably prey

[TG]

Ahh yeah, that was it.

[SlappY]

YAY! Go TG.
If you are looking to accesorise then the remote is a good choice, then it becomes like one of them media thingies.

No one can certainly accuse you of doing thing half meassures. :)

And just thought of it. You might want to get a wireless keyboard. Helps for the messaging, etc.

[TG]

Right. I'm busy unpacking it.

I got:

Viva Pinata (for the kids yanno)
Dead or Alive 4
GOW
Crackdown
Table Tennis

[WingNut]

Viva Pinata (for the kids yanno)


Riiiight...we believe you :D

And this for dad,huh? :D


Dead or Alive 4

[TG]

My 6 year old son absolutely kicks my ass solid in table tennis. I don't understand it. :confused: :p

Considering I ran through the training and what not so I know all the smart moves... I gave him the second controller, showed him the stick and the buttons / right stick to play.. and he then proceeded to wipe me into the floor. And not close games either, we're talking 11/1, 11/2 etc. Very very sad. :p

Then I loaded up dead or alive 4. The first time both of us had seen the game. I figured out how to play a versus game, and he proceeded to stomp me into the ground the first 2 rounds. Eish.

[Noodle]

Nice tg, good choice in games as well.

Only prob you gonna have is which to finish first :D

Did you get the media remote or any charge kits?

[RotoRouterZA]

Welcome to the club TG!! Hope you enjoy the stay :)

You enjoying Crackdown?? I lent it from a friend and damn it is addictive!!

[TG]

Yep, got the media remote, and the quick charger along with 2 battery packs.
I'm currently running on the supplied batteries. As soon as those are kaput I'll switch over to the regarchables.

[Ruslan74]

Welcome TG. It was quite a suprise to see your friend invite on XBL. :p

Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it! :)

[Megnut3025]

Congratz on the awesome buy TG!! :woot:

Punky is trying to convince me that our 5 year old is in very desperate need of this type of contraption...and all I keep hearing is how it will benefit his hand-eye co-ords and his reflexes... and and and...Well... to be totally honest... I can only see Dads "co-ords" improving because its going to be a war of who'll get to play what... but just for argument sake...we'll say we bought it for the "kidz" :p


And dont worry TG... I used to whip my Dad all the time at Mario brothers... so either quit your day job and get the extra practise time in... or live with it :D


:rofl:

ENJOY IT!!! :woohoo:

[SlappY]

Nice one. Dont forget to publish your Gamer Tag!!

[Ruslan74]

for you guys/gals with kids be on the lookout for Guitar Hero 2... its going to be big! :)

[doobiwan]

:woot: congrats Tee Gee :)

I look forward to carving you into little mushy bits ;)

In terms of kids games, in addition to the aforementioned GHII there's also Dance Dance revolution coming out any day (out in the states) and Rayman raving rabids, which looks like a hoot and uses the Live cam for some gesture based minigames. And don't forget XBL Arcade! -

Alien Hominid
Worms
cloning clyde
Mutant Storm reloaded
Assault Heroes
Heavy weapon
Wik
TMNT

All come to mind as games that support co-op play, so you can play with the kids. There's also lots of non violent stuff on their as well, like Zuma, outpost Kaloki, Wik etc.

[stoke]

OK .. i give up .. what did he buy?

[Ruslan74]

he purchased a PC in a box called the X360. ;)

p.s. - you were not serious were you? :huh:

[rainy]

And another geek lost to real gaming ;)

[stoke]

Yup .. i could not make out if TG bought a WII or an XBOX.
/me is underinformed.

[Ruslan74]

And another geek lost to real gaming ;)

Nah.... he just got the best of both worlds now! :rofl:

[Roloreaper]

Nah.... he just got the best of both worlds now! :rofl:

My pockets have only enough space for one whole.......
And thats the one PC's make in it :)

[TG]

Yebo. Just need to get a hi-def telly now :D :D

I did add my tag to the list, but since peeps are reading this thread, it's TeeGeeZA - I've sent friend requests to a couple of you.

[Ruslan74]

You might as well make use of your current CRT/LCD PC screen as well. You will need to get a VGA HD adapter for that though. ;)

[doobiwan]

So are we all game on for Gears of War tonight? :bounce:

[RotoRouterZA]

Yes Yes Yes!!

[sss]

i was driving behind a car yesterday, the license plate was Tee Gee zn... i tried to take a picture but i couldnt get close enough

[Noodle]

for you guys/gals with kids be on the lookout for Guitar Hero 2... its going to be big! :)



For the kids?!

They will have to pry that guitar from my cold lifeless hands! :D

[SlappY]

My router has become the victim of lightnings. So I dont know if I will be on for a while. :(

[doobiwan]

Nooooo Slappy! Bummer dude. Wait a sec, if you're in durbs, what are the chances you can get hooked up with the GTS BPL trial?