NC> Do you have the 'Netstation' over there ? 
 NC> Its just been launched here at 299ukps and is a set top 
 NC> internet box, which displays on your TV, plus 15ukps a 
 NC> month [not including cost of the phonecalls !] for 
 NC> access to the Internet. 
 NC> I can't see /that/ catching on, especially when most 
 NC> existing ISPs only charge about half that per month for 
 NC> full access. 
  There are those "Web boxes" around here, but I don't think there are any 
Netstations.  Ever hear of WebTV?
  Anyhow, I see your point.  They're too general-purposed to satisfy everyone 
except those people who can't afford anything better - and even those people 
would probably be better off with something like a Saturn with a NetLink!
                                                                  
 NC> You mean the makers of FF7 ? Or Sony. :)
  Sony as a whole, I guess.  I haven't experienced enough of SquareSoft's 
work to know what their music is generally like.
 NC> Its fantastic ! Especially seeing as you can get it as 
 NC> part of the Platium budget range for about 15-20ukps, 
 NC> thats like only 5ukps more than a regular music CD 
 NC> album [the Tax on CDs over here is immense !] with the 
 NC> game thrown in too :) Great stuff. I want a PS, I want a PS ! 
  I've noticed that the Wipeout XL music CD itself is actually a bit 
expensive here too, compared to more mainstream releases.  Can't blame them, 
though; it's got some of the better electronica out there.
  A PSX would be nice for Wipeout XL (especially if you're really strapped 
for cash), but I would prefer the PC version.  Alas, I hear licensing 
prevented the original music from making it to that version, but the game 
itself is improved somewhat, especially in the graphics department.  Picture 
the PSX version of the game, only in 640x480 with texture smoothing on.  Now 
THAT'S intense.
  
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