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Gaming

Dec 21, 2006 10:34PM PST

I have a PC Home XP, I play simulator type games, like < Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 / Combat Flight Sim 2 > Medal of Honor,
everyone is going to gaming stations like " Sony PlayStation " you can see what type of gaming I like, can anyone give me some advise on what PlayStation out there I should look into maybe next Christmas ?

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Thing to do
Dec 22, 2006 7:07AM PST

I would either go with the Xbox 360 or the Nintendo Wii. The Playstation is very expensive and has many of the same games as the 360 has. Although there has been talk about releasing a newer and better version of the PS3 that will run about 1500-2000 dollars, and will probably have the same capabilities and computing power as a new desktop computer. I believe this to be released in March or April. if you just want a simple console to play go with the Wii. It doesn't have the top of the line graphics, but is is very fun and popular, seeing that it is almost impossible to buy them at the stores because they leave shelves right after they get stocked. I still think that the PC is the best type of game machine for simulator and FPS games, many may disagree. All you need to do is look at reviews and talk around, and you should have no problem with making a decision soon.

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Gaming
Dec 22, 2006 9:48PM PST

Yes I think PC gaming is best as far as the type of gaming I do " simulator and FPS games " but I just moved ot Grand Rapids Michigan this year and there are some good gaming stores, when I walk in they have tons of games for all play stations, but one little shelf for PC gaming, not much more out there, unless you know of a good web site I can go to and order PC games from. I just don't think they are making PC games anymore ( no market ) except for me, PC graphics are the very best. So I just wanted to get prepared for the day that I have to get a gaming station of some kind

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What type of games
Dec 23, 2006 6:23AM PST

What type of games are you interested in. I know you said flight simulator and medal of honor. try going to http://www.steampowered.com adn see what games they have. They have games for many different genre.

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gaming
Dec 23, 2006 9:45PM PST

thank you for all you advise, it was very helpful