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Since I have the 360 and PS3, I guess I can't be called a "fanboy" for either one, but I know it seems like I have been picking on Sony lately.  Well, I've thought about it and my conclusion is - so what.

As a consumer I shouldn't have any mercy on this pathetic introduction.  I think Sony needs to be criticized, and who knows, if enough people do it maybe they will come around.

I just found these two gameplay videos, one is in HD(ish).

HD Version

Standard Version

I've had a lot of fun playing the demo on the PS3.  Actually, other than Resistance multiplayer, that's about all I play on the thing.

I'm looking forward to playing more than one track! 

I just found these two gameplay videos, one is in HD(ish).

HD Version

Standard Version

I've had a lot of fun playing the demo on the PS3.  Actually, other than Resistance multiplayer, that's about all I play on the thing.

I'm looking forward to playing more than one track! 

Yesterday my wife and I sat down to watch The Benchwarmers on the PS3 (Blu-Ray compliments of NetFlix - Sweeeet).  If you've seen the movie you know early on there is a scene where one of the bullies gives a geek "beef stew".  My 7 year old son sneaked into the room about this time, and all of the sudden we hear a giggle growing into a uncontrolled laugh growing into falling over crying from laughing so hard.

The whole thing was funnier for my wife and I than the scene in the movie.  I've never seen him laugh so hard.

Anyway - busted!  Now back to your room!

Yesterday my wife and I sat down to watch The Benchwarmers on the PS3 (Blu-Ray compliments of NetFlix - Sweeeet).  If you've seen the movie you know early on there is a scene where one of the bullies gives a geek "beef stew".  My 7 year old son sneaked into the room about this time, and all of the sudden we hear a giggle growing into a uncontrolled laugh growing into falling over crying from laughing so hard.

The whole thing was funnier for my wife and I than the scene in the movie.  I've never seen him laugh so hard.

Anyway - busted!  Now back to your room!

I was able to pick up a Wii this past weekend so now we're completely "next-gen". There is a method to my madness, but I'll explain that later. In the meantime here are some observations on the "console wars":

X-box 360

I was able to pick up a Wii this past weekend so now we're completely "next-gen". There is a method to my madness, but I'll explain that later. In the meantime here are some observations on the "console wars":

X-box 360

The HTPC upgrade to Vista is almost complete.  I say almost because there is a problem.  First the good:

• The actual Vista upgrade went well, no lockups, no failures, connects to the Internet, drives my Samsung DLP
• Media Center looks great
• The 360 hooked up as an extender first time, no problems and works like a charm
• The guide for OTA broadcast and DVR functions are working
• Aero interface looks niiiiice (in my best Borat voice)!

The HTPC upgrade to Vista is almost complete.  I say almost because there is a problem.  First the good:

• The actual Vista upgrade went well, no lockups, no failures, connects to the Internet, drives my Samsung DLP
• Media Center looks great
• The 360 hooked up as an extender first time, no problems and works like a charm
• The guide for OTA broadcast and DVR functions are working
• Aero interface looks niiiiice (in my best Borat voice)!

Step 1 of the HTPC upgrade is complete - the addition of another 512 meg of RAM to bring the total to 1 Gig.  I ran the Vista upgrade wizard and according to MS I should have no problems -- riiiight.  We'll see.  I have to go out of town for a few days, so I'm waiting to do the heavy lifting until I return.  I hate leaving something halfway finished and then having to leave.