Gaming over a wifi network makes me shudder. I opted for the 50ft Ethernet cable and just ran it along the wall under the carpet from the living room to the bedroom.
The only exception is the Wii since I refuse to buy an Ethernet dongle and the actual MP the unit gets is minimal. #madcatz
@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: hahaha, i know what you mean. either microsoft wireless for 99 bucks or a 50 ft ethernet cable for less than 10 bucks at frys. I also hardwired my nintendo wii when i found a usb ethernet dongle for 4 bucks at fry's too. #madcatz
@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Gaming over 802.11b sucks. It's really not as bad as everyone says though on a G or N network though.
If you got the option to run wires threw your house, it's a worth while idea. You might as well higher someone to run them threw the walls though. #madcatz
@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...:
You can get these networking devices that work through the wiring already in your house, so out through the power sockets. I forget what they're called properly, but it's a really good idea. #madcatz
@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Why does everyone say that gaming on wifi is horrid? I play on the net wireless flawlessly on my PS3. :| #madcatz
@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Ah I thought you lived in a house. Personally I don't care about wires running everywhere, but some people really make it a big deal and can't stand to see them even along the walls. #madcatz
@Taggart6: I don't always drink beer, but when I do...: Yeah. MY PS3 is an a different room than my net, but my Linksys router seems to do the job well. Hope it stays that way. #madcatz
@MrFresh: If it's possible to disable this via software, I'm sure Microsoft will find a way to do it. That would leave you with an $80 lump of plastic. #madcatz
I would appreciate a simple faceplate that matched the skins you could get on your guns. I probably wouldn't buy it, but it's a better idea than this. #modernwarfare2controllerfacepl...
Which was more comfortable, the 360 or PS3 controller, and how do their ergonomics compare with their original, first party counterparts? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
One adds flares to the side of the road to indicate a road hazard.
One adds flair to an accessory to personalize it and distinguish it stylistically from other things.
C'mon Crecente, is this your secret way of saying "Kotaku is hiring copy editors," by mispelling the same word twice in nearly identical reviews? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
Don't get me wrong, I like Kotaku and I really like Kotaku reviews. But do we really need to have a review for every single MW2 related product out there? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
@CockroachMan: i think its kinda interesting to see how big the difference is between the Xbox controller and the PS3 controller, especially after Activision's treat to drop Sony. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
@IvanTheOcean: Owen's got that review coming up. Stay tuned - you'll find that Modern Warfare DOES in fact extend into the bedroom. You don't even have to put your silencer on. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
Really? I was actually going to pick this up.
I'll pick up another official PS3 headset (I have one for my PS3 but I'm wanting a second headset to keep in my car).
I thought this'd be just as comfortable as the PS3 one as phone ones dont sit right on my ear. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
@Blore07:
How's the official PS3 one? I've been meaning to get a mic for the PS3 for ages but i've heard mixed views on the official mic. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
For those who dislike in-ear designs.
I'd recommend the Logitech Vantage.
Had it for about a year now,
Loved:
+it just loops round your head, no cramming it in your ear, and means you can fit some ear buds under it.
+The boom swivels, so it fits most mouth sizes
+Quite easy to use(pretty much just got one button rocker)
+charges off mini-USB like the PS3 controllers do.
Hated:
-You can't wear this outside, ever. Not that bluetooth headsets ever looked okay in public anyway.
-The button is a bit fiddly to turn on. you need to keep it dead centred. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
@deanbmmv:
Loved:
+it just loops round your head, no cramming it in your ear, and means you can fit some ear buds under it.
wait wait wait... You wear TWO headphones simultaneously?? Awesome XD. I would've just turned on a normal speakered system if i really wanted to listen to music and talk on the mic. It's an incredible idea though :) #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
@TidalC: I've yet to get PS3 surround sound (poor student), so I sue headphones in an FPS so I can get some directionality ( TV speakers aren't much use for that) #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
I actually prefer the wired 360 controllers since if you want to use them on PC they don't require a hideously expensive adaptor. Plus unless you invest even more money in a play and charge kit you're stuck playing the battery game.
I think Sony got it the best way this generation. I can have it wireless when I want it wireless and plug it in to charge while I play with a standard mini USB cable. I can even plug it straight into my PC, the only downside is there's no official drivers so it's a bit tricky.
The Wii isn't too bad, while you lack any sort of play and charge facility the battery life you get is pretty good. Interfacing with a PC is also pretty easy as you just need a bluetooth adaptor.
While I have no issue with the controller itself (indeed this rant is not about the controls per se) the wireless pad is pretty awful in some ways. Battery life I've found to be widely variable, sometimes good and sometimes you can burn through a decent pair of batteries in no time. Plus I've found the controller behaves a lot more erratic than other console controllers when it's low on juice. Not to mention that should you want to do anything else with it you need a seperately sold accessory.
Play and charge? Buy a wire and battery pack! Use it on your PC? Buy this expensive single purpose adaptor!
The wired controller while it lacks the wireless at least has straightforward PC compatibility and a secure power supply going for it.
Also you should remember the reason this isn't wireless is because MS are too arsey to let anyone else behind their wireless unless you make plastic instruments. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
@Odin: WiiMote battery life it terrible. and you can't plug the 360 play-and-charge kit into a computer to play it you still need to buy the 360 wireless adapter to plug into your computer.
@Assassin_Kensei:
I never said you could plug the 360 play and charge kit into the PC to play. If you could that would actually be better than the wireless adaptor. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
@Guyver4:
There will be drivers of some form or another though. Whether Mad Catz release their own or someone writes a set. Sony doesn't support usage of the DS3 on a PC and yet you can get drivers for it. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
@Odin: true, its the pc crowd anything is possible! :) I was just thinking of right out the box, and I'd be surprised if madcatz does... #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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The only exception is the Wii since I refuse to buy an Ethernet dongle and the actual MP the unit gets is minimal. #madcatz
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If you got the option to run wires threw your house, it's a worth while idea. You might as well higher someone to run them threw the walls though. #madcatz
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It was cheaper to get a free 50ft Ethernet cable from work and run it along the wall. #madcatz
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You can get these networking devices that work through the wiring already in your house, so out through the power sockets. I forget what they're called properly, but it's a really good idea. #madcatz
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Hardwired is more reliable. That's industry proven. If you can do it, why not? #madcatz
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[www.gamefaqs.com] #madcatz
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Does the same thing but is $30 cheaper.
Nuff said.
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But this isn't really a real wireless adapter the same way the MS wireless adapter works.
This just basically plugs into your Ethernet port and tricks the machine into thinking that you have a direct wired connection.
These devices have been around since the PS2/Xbox days. This one is just powered with wifi-n instead of wifi-g/b #madcatz
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@spiderweb1986: But if there money being lose M$ has a will! #madcatz
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One adds flair to an accessory to personalize it and distinguish it stylistically from other things.
C'mon Crecente, is this your secret way of saying "Kotaku is hiring copy editors," by mispelling the same word twice in nearly identical reviews? #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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For two, it's straight up* ugly.
*So ugly, you can't sit down for fear it will sneak up on you. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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I'll pick up another official PS3 headset (I have one for my PS3 but I'm wanting a second headset to keep in my car).
I thought this'd be just as comfortable as the PS3 one as phone ones dont sit right on my ear. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
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How's the official PS3 one? I've been meaning to get a mic for the PS3 for ages but i've heard mixed views on the official mic. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
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If your thinking of picking a headset up, go for the official. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
11/12/09
Yeah I think I will, especially with MW2 out now and MAG coming early next year. Need to get tactical! :)
Cheers for the assistance. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
11/11/09
Oh well. More meat for the hammer and knife. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
11/11/09
For those who dislike in-ear designs.
I'd recommend the Logitech Vantage.
Had it for about a year now,
Loved:
+it just loops round your head, no cramming it in your ear, and means you can fit some ear buds under it.
+The boom swivels, so it fits most mouth sizes
+Quite easy to use(pretty much just got one button rocker)
+charges off mini-USB like the PS3 controllers do.
Hated:
-You can't wear this outside, ever. Not that bluetooth headsets ever looked okay in public anyway.
-The button is a bit fiddly to turn on. you need to keep it dead centred. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
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Loved:
+it just loops round your head, no cramming it in your ear, and means you can fit some ear buds under it.
wait wait wait... You wear TWO headphones simultaneously?? Awesome XD. I would've just turned on a normal speakered system if i really wanted to listen to music and talk on the mic. It's an incredible idea though :) #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
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God I hate open mic. #modernwarfare2combatwirelesshe...
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I think Sony got it the best way this generation. I can have it wireless when I want it wireless and plug it in to charge while I play with a standard mini USB cable. I can even plug it straight into my PC, the only downside is there's no official drivers so it's a bit tricky.
The Wii isn't too bad, while you lack any sort of play and charge facility the battery life you get is pretty good. Interfacing with a PC is also pretty easy as you just need a bluetooth adaptor.
While I have no issue with the controller itself (indeed this rant is not about the controls per se) the wireless pad is pretty awful in some ways. Battery life I've found to be widely variable, sometimes good and sometimes you can burn through a decent pair of batteries in no time. Plus I've found the controller behaves a lot more erratic than other console controllers when it's low on juice. Not to mention that should you want to do anything else with it you need a seperately sold accessory.
Play and charge? Buy a wire and battery pack! Use it on your PC? Buy this expensive single purpose adaptor!
The wired controller while it lacks the wireless at least has straightforward PC compatibility and a secure power supply going for it.
Also you should remember the reason this isn't wireless is because MS are too arsey to let anyone else behind their wireless unless you make plastic instruments. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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I never said you could plug the 360 play and charge kit into the PC to play. If you could that would actually be better than the wireless adaptor. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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There will be drivers of some form or another though. Whether Mad Catz release their own or someone writes a set. Sony doesn't support usage of the DS3 on a PC and yet you can get drivers for it. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller
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Wired??? I agree. It's 2009! Get with the program. The Wavebird changed everything. #modernwarfare2combatcontroller