which game system do i want?

lukewtwt · Outlaw Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Posts: 200 City: Memphis

Trying to decide between xbox, playstation 2, and nintendo gamecube. Here is what I think so far: xbox=byerly's game coming soon, playstation=murray's game coming soon, gamecube=zelda game (sorry, it's an addiction since the original nintendo). All the systems have great graphics and somewhat similar controls, and all of them have other games that I want (Tony Hawk's pro skater 4, various snowboarding games, etc), so I don't know which one to choose. Help me out!

Luke
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wakedork · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 8:04 am Post subject:

Hey luke it should be like this

Xbox has both Byerly and Shaun Murray games, all else is a mute point, the xbox is better by far.

moblsv · Outlaw Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 228

IMHO

xbox == newer better hardware but controlled by the dark side (Microsoft)
ps2 == more games, backward compatible with ps1, good games cheap
ninte == kids stuff

wakedork · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 8:18 am Post subject:

I'm a Macintosh guy through and through but when it came down to it if I wanted the best system I had to put money in Bill Gates pocket, damn the man. If you really want to see which system is better go play Splinter Cell and all doubts will be removed.

Jester · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 9:11 am Post subject:

I put in my vote for PS2 'cuz there are more & better quality games.

lukewtwt · Outlaw Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Posts: 200 City: Memphis

How do the controllers compare between xbox and ps2? I haven't really played either, and I am wondering if one is more difficult to use than the other.

Luke

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WakeRyd · Outlaw Joined: 14 Jan 2003 Posts: 180 City: Richmond, VA

playstation 2

Shawn Madison · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 11:12 am Post subject:

Xbox by far! The xbox live system has killed the PS2 setups in since its inception. This(online game/downloads) will be the basis of all new systems. MS has unlimited pockets to back it! The games have better quality graphics. I mean I have both systems and I never play my PS2 anymore. Who wants to play PS1 games anymore? I like the bigger controllers for the Xbox-I have big hands. Plus, you only need a memory card if you are sharing info in transport with another xbox. Everytime you save on a PS2 you have to worry about deleting something and storage space. Stock controller cord is way too short and no break aways. Bill Gates is an evil genius if you consider that if you were as smart as him with the forsight to do the same thing-would you not? Try to quit using all your MS products and see how you fare! Mr. Green

BR_WB · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 2850

I like PS2 better. What's up Luke hahaha.
Later,
Brad

moblsv · Outlaw Joined: 11 Feb 2003 Posts: 228

I HAVE quit using all microsoft products. At home, that is, I still have to use this stupid windows computer at work.

Partyb · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 12:35 pm Post subject:

I have ps2, but i would probably buy xbox if i was you. I do not think you can go wrong with either one.

criminally_minded · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 1:09 pm Post subject:

XBOX is better, no comparison, but I find it has limited games. Can anyone recommend a few good titles for me?

XBOX live isn't available in Australia yet, what are its best points? Turk?

Shawn Madison · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 2:57 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately, I do not have Xbox Live yet! I plan on getting it this fall when wakeboard season ends. I have heard nothing but praise about it! Here is a review from videoeta:

Gbgonzal138 · Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 887

Im all for PS2 mostly cuz I have one but I think it is the best. Mr. Green

STPHNSN23 · Guest

ps2's controllers are the best of the 3

Grouch · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 3:32 pm Post subject:

I have PS2 and my roommate has X-Box.

I cant figure out the controller for the X-Box. Its a real pain in the ass. I would choose PS2 first anyday.

derrick lenz · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 4:09 pm Post subject:

i'd probably go forthe x-box even though i prefer the ps2. pluses for x-box are both murray and byerly's games not to mention halo. ps2 is better for sports games though. ncaa 2003(football) has bogged down on every single x box machine that i've played not to mention they're controllers suck for spaorts games in my opinion. another plus to x-box, it's a computer. a friend of mine just had his x-box modified to burn games onto the hard drive (newly installed 100GB addition). all we do is rent a game burn it to the hard drive and then we got it.

one last thing- the only reason why xbox is better than ps2 is because the ps2 came out before which means newer and better technology for the xbox. once the new systems (ps3 and whatever the new xbox will be called) come out then you'll see which company is better than the other.

Jello John · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1936

I have an Xbox and love it. I've played a lot of PS2 at friend's houses also and it's very fun also. I've never played Gamecube, but I will probably buy one by the end of this year just for Zelda and Metroid and a few other games.

BoardC3 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 380 City: Ithaca, NY

I would say
1. PS2
2 Xbox
and in a very distant third
Gamecube

I bought a gamecube last summer and sold it because there were no games. PS2 has a ton of great games and x box has a few. theyre both pretty close, you cant really lose either way. Im into RPGs so PS2 is definitely the way to go for me, but i think Xbox has more action games

Zach M · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 6:23 pm Post subject:

xbox is way better. I've had both. There may be more games for ps2, but they aren't even close to as good. Splinter Cell and Halo are worth buying the system themselves.

Mythodikal · Posted: Mar 05, 2003 6:33 pm Post subject:

Well I do believe that Splinter Cell is comeing out on PS2 pretty so so dont let that swing your vote. I woud go wth PS2 all the way cause sony has been in the gameing industry for alot longer and they have most of the better franchises all to themselves. PS2 just has the better software base.

JHrod · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3144

x-box is superior--and the large contollers fit your hand perfectly and the small feels just like a ps2 controller on steroids. x-box has far superior games too

SKATEwakeBOARDER · Criminal Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 96 City: Jackson GA

Heres the deal. Ps2- widest selection selection of games. tons of titles, very versatile. Dvd player. Xbox- very similar to the Ps2 but not quite as many titles. Dvd Player. Gamecube- Not as good of a selection, BUT nintendo comes out with your pure gems like Metroid Prime, Zelda.... all of your old favorites. No Dvd. I personally have a gamecube and a Ps2.

wakebored · Posted: Mar 06, 2003 8:08 am Post subject:

I would go for the X-box. Splinter Cell, Halo, Ghost Recon, are some of the best for X-box. Halo II will be coming soon. Can't wait for that one. Both wakeboard games will be on X-box. They are somewhat limited, but more games are coming. I also like the big controllers. You can also download music to the hard drive and play it during game play. Only on some games. Damn the man...

wakedork · Posted: Mar 06, 2003 11:34 am Post subject:

X-box is by far the best bet, I almost didn't buy it becaus eof the controllers, but the small ones came out and they're perfect, and if not you can buy adaptors that let you use PS2 controllers with it. And even if Spinter Cell does come out on PS2 it will be nowhere near as good as on X-Box go look at Medal of Honor it came straight over from PS2 to X-box and the graphics are crap. I love my X-box and live is awesome just waitin to get Ghost Recon to take fulladvantage of it. Anybody else have live? Let's share sreen names so we can play together. i suck at it but I have Unreal Championship now to play.

Jeff · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 678 City: Long Island

i love how some of the ps2 owners just gave reasons like its the best, but anyway i thing x-box is by far a better system, give it anouther coupel months and their will be many games to the pritty big selection already out, also x-box has live and a hard drive built in, and you can download things off live, and store music on the hard drive to play in many games

BoardC3 · Soul Rider Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 380 City: Ithaca, NY

Because of games like FFX Xenosaga Frequency and NBA street i think that the ps2 is better. NEITHER SYSTEM IS BETTER its just preference. I still think the NES is the best system out there

Jello John · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 1936

Xbox is getting NBA street 2. I don't really like FF games anyway. Like you said, it's personal preference though.