12-19-2003, 12:30 PM
I also agree that games are the key. But since I don't play that many console games (most of them I just don't like that much) I looked for other qualities first.
If you don't have a DVD player already (I didn't) then the X-Box is a better choice. It just works better as a DVD player than the PS2.
I like the X-Box controllers more the layout and size is much much better for me (and I am talking about the really big original ones, though I like the smaller ones they use by default as well). I loath the GC controllers. PS2 is alright.
X-Box can go online with gamespy and you don't need to pay for X-Box live. The system link feature is handy if you know other X-Boxers and have a cross over cable (or hub) around.
The games I own for it right now.
DOA 3 - I have played Soul Caliber and Soul Caliber 2, I like DOA 3 better
Kung Fu Kaos - A quirkly little fighter with simple controls and some quite fun multiplayer
Midway Treasures (multiplatform) - Love the 4 player gauntlet action and the 3 player RC one too. Plus satans hollow, sinistar, and tons of others (40 total I think)!
Halo - It plays well on the box.
Fuzion Frenzy - The X-Box party game. Though you like it or you hate it I hear.
Splinter Cell (multiplatform) - A gift from my Mom, but it feels more right on box than PC.
SSX Tricky (multiplatform) - The races against my wife can get pretty intense. :)
Madden NFL 2004 (multiplatform) - It's Madden
So for a system that I mainly got as a DVD player a year ago (it was on sale for $170 with the DVD kit) I have picked up a few games that I enjoy. Sports games with online multiplayer are just as prevalent on the X-Box as PS2.
The selection for the box seems to be growing quite well too. I don't really know how many exclusives it has, but I think of the 8 that I own 4 of them are. I could be wrong.
That's just some of my input. I agree that in most cases the console is more about the games than anything else though.
Oh, and the scary thing, my 54 year old mother wants an X-Box and Amped for Christmas... :)
If you don't have a DVD player already (I didn't) then the X-Box is a better choice. It just works better as a DVD player than the PS2.
I like the X-Box controllers more the layout and size is much much better for me (and I am talking about the really big original ones, though I like the smaller ones they use by default as well). I loath the GC controllers. PS2 is alright.
X-Box can go online with gamespy and you don't need to pay for X-Box live. The system link feature is handy if you know other X-Boxers and have a cross over cable (or hub) around.
The games I own for it right now.
DOA 3 - I have played Soul Caliber and Soul Caliber 2, I like DOA 3 better
Kung Fu Kaos - A quirkly little fighter with simple controls and some quite fun multiplayer
Midway Treasures (multiplatform) - Love the 4 player gauntlet action and the 3 player RC one too. Plus satans hollow, sinistar, and tons of others (40 total I think)!
Halo - It plays well on the box.
Fuzion Frenzy - The X-Box party game. Though you like it or you hate it I hear.
Splinter Cell (multiplatform) - A gift from my Mom, but it feels more right on box than PC.
SSX Tricky (multiplatform) - The races against my wife can get pretty intense. :)
Madden NFL 2004 (multiplatform) - It's Madden
So for a system that I mainly got as a DVD player a year ago (it was on sale for $170 with the DVD kit) I have picked up a few games that I enjoy. Sports games with online multiplayer are just as prevalent on the X-Box as PS2.
The selection for the box seems to be growing quite well too. I don't really know how many exclusives it has, but I think of the 8 that I own 4 of them are. I could be wrong.
That's just some of my input. I agree that in most cases the console is more about the games than anything else though.
Oh, and the scary thing, my 54 year old mother wants an X-Box and Amped for Christmas... :)
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It's all just zeroes and ones and duct tape in the end.
It's all just zeroes and ones and duct tape in the end.