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Subject: Will you buy VIsta just to play Halo 2 Vista?

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  • 04.29.2007 6:44 PM PDT
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Oops, I ment to chose the second one instead of the first one. Anyways, a simple "yes" or "no" would have sufficed.

  • 04.29.2007 6:47 PM PDT

Slaying noobs since 2007.

I also intend on playing Crysis, and a handful of other awesome games.

  • 04.29.2007 6:48 PM PDT
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already did

  • 04.29.2007 6:52 PM PDT
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Heh... reasons I got Vista:
-Security
-Glass effects
-Smoother Window Transitions
-Flip 3D
-Increased Processor Efficiency (But decreased RAM efficiency...)
-Inproved network stacking
-H2V
-GFW Live
-Searching and Speed
-Mobility
-UAC and the global permissions system
-Emulation feature for older programs
-READYBOOST!!
-Power Efficiency
-Automatic Updates and Occasional "Extras" available
-The Start Menu is Un-Noobitized
-Active Thumbnails
-Media Center
-The leetness of having something new

  • 04.29.2007 7:00 PM PDT

It is people like you that make people like me need medication.

Posted by: cheesemaster
Oops, I ment to chose the second one instead of the first one. Anyways, a simple "yes" or "no" would have sufficed.


It's ok. Let him think whatever he wants. I'll be honest. I am one of the "Morons" who just bought Vista for Halo 2. I don't care what anyone thinks. I am a Bungie fan and Halo 2 for the PC was going to be only for Vista. So I didn't think twice. Granted I could have stayed with just my Xbox version but I like what they are offering on the PC side too. Nothing beats tons of user created maps and mods. So I bought Vista at Launch and it has run without a problem for me. So when my copy comes in the 10th, I'll be ready to play and enjoy without having to do an operating system upgrade at the same time.

I have enjoyed Bungie's games for many many many years and I won't let something as trivial as an operating system stop me from playing and enjoying them.

  • 04.29.2007 7:10 PM PDT
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But Bungie didn't make H2V, Hired Gun did. :P

  • 04.29.2007 7:14 PM PDT

It is people like you that make people like me need medication.

LOL. True but Bungie did supervise and advise them. Also even ported by Hired Gun it's still Bungie's game. LOL

Besides the Hired Gun team seems like a good team. I wouldn't mind seeing them do more ports of games if they do as good a job as it looks like they are doing.

  • 04.29.2007 7:18 PM PDT
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True, sure is a better job then what Gearbox did. * Chuckles *

  • 04.29.2007 7:20 PM PDT

It is people like you that make people like me need medication.

Yea. Halo needed some work. It probably would have turned out a lot better had Bungie or a team like Hired Gun actually done it internally to MS. That hasn't stopped me from enjoying it though.

I remember before it came out I loved Halo on the Xbox and always wished I could play it online. Well once it came out on the PC I got my wish. Before Halo I honestly had only played 1 PC game in my life. That was RTCW.

I have always been a console fan first and foremost. I still am but when it comes to Bungie games I do buy the PC versions also.

  • 04.29.2007 7:25 PM PDT
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<3 RTCW... Great game.
I am a PC gamer primarily but I do buy\play console games too. And I think with the Xbox 360... things may be turning vice versa for me. =)

  • 04.29.2007 7:28 PM PDT
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Posted by: MrNick01
Heh... reasons I got Vista:
-Security
-Glass effects
-Smoother Window Transitions
-Flip 3D
-Increased Processor Efficiency (But decreased RAM efficiency...)
-Inproved network stacking
-H2V
-GFW Live
-Searching and Speed
-Mobility
-UAC and the global permissions system
-Emulation feature for older programs
-READYBOOST!!
-Power Efficiency
-Automatic Updates and Occasional "Extras" available
-The Start Menu is Un-Noobitized
-Active Thumbnails
-Media Center
-The leetness of having something new


Look. There is no reason to get Vista, unless you purchased your computer with an upgrade. If you wanna play Halo 2, buy an XBOX360 and halo 2, instead of buying a $300 OS, or whatever the cost is. Bottom line is that you get everything that this guy above is saying. What Mr.Nick isn't telling you is all the c*** that you get with every bonus. Let me go down the list as a Vista owner since a few months ago, because Dell was slow in sending my free upgrade.

1. Security (UAC, etc)
HAHAHA. That's a joke right? Every security will be cracked. hell, Vista was cracked by a hacker before it even got to the general public. Don't gimme this security garbage. It's as safe as XPSP2 or 3 i can't remember the number. Also, they have this stupid "user account control" which basicly in street terms "BLOWS." I mean damn!!! It warns you everytime you start up an application that isn't microsoft owned. It pops up and says "accept or dont accept," it would be a great program if you could allow certain programs permanently, but you can't, so it blows. Next topic.

2. Windows Aero (Glass Effects, Smoother Window Transitions, Flip 3D, etc)
Hands down, its good. Looks really nice, the only side effect. You know that sweet black look for WMP11 on XP, well, that's gone. WMP11 looks HORRIBLE. When I loaded it for the first time, I almost puked. Well no I didn't but you get my point. I do like however that they have a beautiful animation for every little detail, and the Previews for minimized programs is awesome, he didnt mention that. He also didnt mention that they changed the mouse, but I feel its for better. They made the back stub smaller, and the arrow larger. It's a bit weird and first, but you'll grow to like to alot. Bottomline, Graphics are nice. Next topic.

3. Enhanced Memory Recovery (Increased Processor Efficiency, Searching and Speed, Power Efficiency)
Another nice positive, the computer takes roughly fifteen seconds to load up. Oh, the shut down time is actually 10 secs for me, amazing. Nice job Microsoft. They fixed the memory recovery systems, so the find feature is almost instantaneous. Oh and he mentioned decreased ram, it takes up 50% of my 2 gigs, jus the desktop, but I think that should be under the graphics section. Next topic.

4. Improved network stacking, Mobility, Media Center, Readyboost, updates, The Start Menu is Un-Noobitized
Don't care about network, what do you mean by mobility and readyboost? Updates is a given, and an old feature, start menu is good (weird but nice like the integrateed search bar) . Media Center is old, you obviously have never had XP Media Edition.

5. H2V, GFW Live, Emulation feature for older programs
Good, they fixed the game system. They created a universal install so every game will install the same way. They have nice assessments of your comp, to tell you if your computer can support a game before hand, by issuing you a quality number for your computer. H2V, yeah, its awesome, which is why I'm here. GFW Live, kinda comes with the H2V awesomeness, but is a little more longer term. Emulation, should be a given.

6. The leetness of having something new
For $300 plus, sure you can have a 1337 thing. It's not that thrilling after the first few weeks. it feels too much like xp with a theme on top of it.

My conclusion is, Vista is a skin that looks nice and fixes some stuff. If you really wanna spend $300 then by all means go ahead, you're not wasting your money, but you're not pputting it to good use either. If you don't get the OS for free with an upgrade, there is no reason to go out of your way to buy it. The 1337ness fades quickly, and feels like xp. I'm surprised he didn't mention alot of the nice features like the sidebar or the amazingly refined windows speech recognition program. Anyway, yeah, I don't feel like typing anymore, so this is it. I might talk some more later on why Vista is good, but don't buy it if you're looking for a whole new revolution. Take your time, be patient, wait, and get it when you get your next computer. TY ALL

  • 04.29.2007 8:50 PM PDT
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HELL F@CKING YESSSSHHHHHH I WILL OWN SOME F@CKING NOOOB @SS WHEN I F@CKING GET IT!!!!!!!!!

  • 04.29.2007 9:04 PM PDT
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yep getting it just for halo 2.

  • 04.29.2007 9:16 PM PDT

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I voted yes, but I plan on buying h2v for teh editing kit, rather than the game of halo 2.

  • 04.29.2007 9:20 PM PDT
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The only reason I have Vista now is because I got it free. But would I buy vista for halo 2..... Prob not. You could buy a xbox and halo for vista's price. Vista is a system hog. I recommend dual booting if you use your computer alot to play H2V.

  • 04.30.2007 1:00 AM PDT
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I'm getting it for....

Halo 2 and other Vista-only games. Nothing else.

Vista only gets to be used with I'm playing games (Mac for everything else).

  • 04.30.2007 8:46 AM PDT
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Posted by: Dragoncoals
WILL YOU? i know i will...

Yea I like to play video games.

  • 04.30.2007 9:49 AM PDT
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That would be stupid. You don't get buy an operating system which costs two hundred dollars (depending which version you get) just to play a three-year-old console game being ported to the PC.

I'm getting it for what it is--a superior operating system (or at least it will become one) which will eventually replace XP. Gotta make the upgrade sometime. Oh, and don't forget Crysis and the next line up of DX10 games.

Coincidentally, as I say this, I'm getting Windows Vista Home Premium the weekend before Halo 2 is released. :/

  • 04.30.2007 12:26 PM PDT

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*hands Kim a crowbar*
Here you will need this to help you get your foot out of the back of your throat, looks llike its in there pretty deep. And what is that on your face? Egg?! *hands Kim a washcloth*

Posted by: Master Kim
That would be stupid. You don't get buy an operating system which costs two hundred dollars (depending which version you get) just to play a three-year-old console game being ported to the PC.

I'm getting it for what it is--a superior operating system (or at least it will become one) which will eventually replace XP. Gotta make the upgrade sometime. Oh, and don't forget Crysis and the next line up of DX10 games.

Coincidentally, as I say this, I'm getting Windows Vista Home Premium the weekend before Halo 2 is released. :/


It's even better when you get the OS for free. ;)

  • 04.30.2007 12:30 PM PDT
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Look. There is no reason to get Vista, unless you purchased your computer with an upgrade. If you wanna play Halo 2, buy an XBOX360 and halo 2, instead of buying a $300 OS, or whatever the cost is. Bottom line is that you get everything that this guy above is saying. What Mr.Nick isn't telling you is all the c*** that you get with every bonus. Let me go down the list as a Vista owner since a few months ago, because Dell was slow in sending my free upgrade.

Well he said the reasons why he GOT vista, not why it was good. Why wouldn't I buy a 360 and play halo 2 on there? Because pc graphics> than x-box. Vista+ h2v= 170 if you get basic. 360 plus halo 2? 320-420? So getting vista and h2v is cheaper than getting 360=halo2, and pc is better too.

  • 04.30.2007 12:38 PM PDT
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Posted by: PanchoBelt
Well he said the reasons why he GOT vista, not why it was good. Why wouldn't I buy a 360 and play halo 2 on there? Because pc graphics> than x-box. Vista+ h2v= 170 if you get basic. 360 plus halo 2? 320-420? So getting vista and h2v is cheaper than getting 360=halo2, and pc is better too.
That's assuming you've got a midrange PC which if you don't costs around five-hundred to two-thousand dollars.

  • 04.30.2007 12:40 PM PDT
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Posted by: Master Kim
Posted by: PanchoBelt
Well he said the reasons why he GOT vista, not why it was good. Why wouldn't I buy a 360 and play halo 2 on there? Because pc graphics> than x-box. Vista+ h2v= 170 if you get basic. 360 plus halo 2? 320-420? So getting vista and h2v is cheaper than getting 360=halo2, and pc is better too.
That's assuming you've got a midrange PC which if you don't costs around five-hundred to two-thousand dollars.


Well yeah.

  • 04.30.2007 12:43 PM PDT
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I already have, i cant wait for this game to come out!!!

  • 04.30.2007 5:49 PM PDT

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