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So I have a nice paycheck coming up, and was wondering if I should blow it on a video game system. Which one should I get? Why?

I've seen many listings on ebay for systems plus 10 games or so. Is that a good way to go? I played Halo 2 online with my kid brother a few days ago; it was pretty fun....so I'm leaning towards an Xbox.

Any help would be appreciated.

I'm an xbox fan...

Just for halo/halo 2.

Wait a little and buy XBox 360 supposed to come out this fall?

Or, buy a Neo Geo, the only console that can make you poor. :P

At the moment I'd say buy an XBox, but in the end it really depends on what type of games you like. The PS2 has all those cool niche games like the Way of the Samurai- and the Kengo-serieses.

Fran

Compared to the Xbox, the PS2 is an inferior peice of hardware. Unless your into the few exculsives left on the PS2, like the Final Fantasy Series or any RPGs like that, the Xbox does not have too many (except fable, which is pretty good). But for pretty much everything else, it looks much better on the Xbox, and since they are the same price, why go for the one that gives you less bang for your buck? Besides, the Xbox has Halo 2, which happens to be one of the most awesome online games. Also, if you got the dough and broadband, go for Xbox Live. If you got other people you know that also have Xbox Live, it is awesome to go around with the Party system in Halo 2 and have 16 people play at one time. If you want online, the PS2 in nothing compared to the Xbox's online support.

XBOX. Better games, nicer graphics, cooler XBOX live.

dont buy either. Spend the money on kick-butt parts for your computer. Consols are not worth the money. You should listen to me, it took me five consols and about $1,000 before I realized what I just said to you.

dont buy either. Spend the money on kick-butt parts for your computer. Consols are not worth the money. You should listen to me, it took me five consols and about $1,000 before I realized what I just said to you.
What? never. Don't go too far into game consoles, but having one is nice.

Oh well... you see my point. To each their own. Nobody can take that decision from you.

Now we have another fanboi slugfest.

Fran

Neither. They'll both be obsolete when the new systems come out this Christmas-ish.

My opinion: Wait. Xbox 2 is coming out soon, and PS3, which will essentially revolutionize gaming with its processer, is coming out late this year. That is, of course, if everything goes well. Really, wait for the new systems.
EDIT: Crap! You beat me to it!

Actually, I'd wait for XBOX2

Edit:Ramissle. We seemed to have posted the same thing at teh same time. Sorry

Xbox all the way

i'd go with xbox, but also when ya buy it get a warranty with it, now the new xbox is gonna suck with its features because microsoft is getting rid of alot of the stuff that made the first xbox awesome:
1) there will be no hard drives in the new xbox system, you will have to buy a mem card for it,
2)you will have to buy a modem piece for it because microsoft is not gonna have the onboard modem like the first one did,
3) the new xbox will only be able to play it's games, not the first xbox's games so you will have to keep the first xbox i you like playing your xbox titles

so if you were gonna with the new new systems coming out soon, i would choose the playstation.. :cool:

Don't get an Xbox. The controller sucks royally.

Don't get an Xbox. The controller sucks royally.
It does not.

Neither. They'll both be obsolete when the new systems come out this Christmas-ish.


Yeah, but that's 9 months away...and I'm bored now...

So it looks like xbox is winning...what about buying from ebay?

Please, don't buy the Cell chip hype.

Did you forget the Sony claims for the Emotion Engine that they weren't allowed to sell PS2 into Iraq, because they were supposed to be powerful enough to be used as missile guidance systems? It's all just PR.

Never the less, the next round of the "console wars" shall be interesting.

Fran

I'm a consol fan because I only have to check one thing to see if it'll work on the machine I have. PS2? Yep. Great, the game works and I don't have to install crap. Some people like dicking around with all thier stuff, and you can get a game that is deeper and more complex on the computer, but if your just shooting stuff a console is all you need.

The PS2 has the library. You will find something you dig in there. Soooo many people with Xbox's might as well just call it thier Halo machine. One game does not a console make.

But really, look at the games you want to play and then the system that best lets you do that. I like racing games and Project Gotham, while it has its good points, fell short. With the GT series and racing sim games I had to go with the PS2. The people I know who like shooters seem to like the XBox. I can't stand shooters so I'm a terrible judge. Just go to the video game store, count the games you want and from which system. Pick the one that has the most you want to play. Likely they'll have both systems running if you want to compare how the same game plays on each system.

I can't stand the XBox's controller. Some like it. Some people like Salt and Vinegar chips too, though....

your best bet is to go to a game store like gamstop or game crazy and buy it there, plus thier warranty entitles that if your xbox fails, they will replace it with a brandspankin' new one,(that is if you bought a new one from them)

Depends on how ure going to proceed after getting the console; no doubt the Xbox has the best games (Halo, Fable etc) and better graphics, but the PS2 has more good games.

Please, don't buy the Cell chip hype.

Did you forget the Sony claims for the Emotion Engine that they weren't allowed to sell PS2 into Iraq, because they were supposed to be powerful enough to be used as missile guidance systems? It's all just PR.

Never the less, the next round of the "console wars" shall be interesting.

Fran
I'll start the war of, if nobody minds?

I hate PS2 consoles. They're black and ugly.

XBOX is green with an X. Its so much cooler. It can hold 4 players at once, unlike PS2

I'll start the war of, if nobody minds?

I hate PS2 consoles. They're black and ugly.

XBOX is green with an X. Its so much cooler. It can hold 4 players at once, unlike PS2


Ah, I didn't realize that...I have a few roomates, and it would be cool to have a system that we could all use at once...

your best bet is to go to a game store like gamstop or game crazy and buy it there, plus thier warranty entitles that if your xbox fails, they will replace it with a brandspankin' new one,(that is if you bought a new one from them)
I just got my second one for free.

Ah, I didn't realize that...I have a few roomates, and it would be cool to have a system that we could all use at once...
Yes. PS2 holds 2 controlers and XBOX has 4. XBOX live is better than PS2 live.

Ah, I didn't realize that...I have a few roomates, and it would be cool to have a system that we could all use at once...
With taps you can play up to eight on the PS2.

You can play with four players using an adaptor, but there aren't that many games supporting four players on the PS2.

Fran

With taps you can play up to eight on the PS2.
yes, but with taps...Extra money.

Yes. PS2 holds 2 controlers and XBOX has 4. XBOX live is better than PS2 live.
That I have to give up. Xbox Live you can see whos online no matter what they're playing and communicate with each other, it blocks people using mods and gamesharks and the like. It really is much better. But, it's also not free. It's not expensive either.

The Box Rox but as folks pointed out, wait for the 2nd one.

That I have to give up. Xbox Live you can see whos online no matter what they're playing and communicate with each other, it blocks people using mods and gamesharks and the like. It really is much better. But, it's also not free. It's not expensive either.
True, PS2 is free, but XBOX live as so much more to offer. It's not expensive at all. 12months for $50? That is cheap.

Get the XBox. The S-type controllers are great. They phased out the big shitty ones a long time back.

If your paycheck will cover another $35, get an xecuter and solder that shit in there. Drop in a bigger harddrive and load the bitch up with emulators. Frikkin awesome.

The only gripe I have with LIVE is that the games are hosted on a player'S XBox rather then on a dedicated server. This makes especially Steel Battalion a real pain...

Fran

True, PS2 is free, but XBOX live as so much more to offer. It's not expensive at all. 12months for $50? That is cheap.
umm...isn't that what I said?

Get the XBox. The S-type controllers are great. They phased out the big shitty ones a long time back.

If your paycheck will cover another $35, get an xecuter and solder that shit in there. Drop in a bigger harddrive and load the bitch up with emulators. Frikkin awesome.
lol...You'll need more than $35 for all taht though.

u should wait and get ps3 because XboX has admitted that ps3 will be stronger
also XboX is making u buy all that was great about it

umm...isn't that what I said?
Just pointing out the prices.

Meh, I prefer the PS2 quite a bit, but if your gut feeling is with getting an Xbox I'd suggest you get that, as they're both good choices.
However as said the Xbox 2 is likely to be released later in the year, and the PS3 probably at some time in 2006. However they are going to be as usual very expensive when they are first released, so it may not really be worth the wait if you feel like just playing some games now.
Anyway, kinda overlong of me just to say that I think you should go with your feeling and get an Xbox. :)

Well, if you can do the soldering yourself... the chips themselves are cheap, but I recently took a look at the soldering plans. And I must say, no, I'm definitely not skilled enough. ;)

Also don't forget that modding the box may result in a LIVE ban.

Fran

True, PS2 is free, but XBOX live as so much more to offer. It's not expensive at all. 12months for $50? That is cheap.

That's not bad at all...sounds like something to do after last call...


here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62054&item=8178176035&rd=1) and here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62054&item=8177653279&rd=1) are two of the many auctions I've been looking at (really busy day at work...*yawn*)

lol...You'll need more than $35 for all taht though.

For the harddrive, yeah, but you can get the mod chip for 35 beans. And harddrives are cheap. I crowbarred an 80 gig out of my old desktop. Plenty of room.

And I can play the real Goldeneye on my box. Rogue Agent? Fuck that!

u should wait and get ps3 because XboX has admitted that ps3 will be stronger
also XboX is making u buy all that was great about it
Having bought the PS2 at launch I don't know that it's the best idea. It's when it's most expensive and glitchy. I've heard the same from folks who bought thier PSOnes at launch. (I didn't buy my PSOne until Gran Turismo came out, then it became a matter of need...)

That's not bad at all...sounds like something to do after last call...


here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62054&item=8178176035&rd=1) and here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=62054&item=8177653279&rd=1) are two of the many auctions I've been looking at (really busy day at work...*yawn*)
The games here are awesome and with the XBOX, at teh current price, very cheap.

The other one is the XBOX that you get at GameStop, the same price with teh games.

Well, if you can do the soldering yourself... the chips themselves are cheap, but I recently took a look at the soldering plans. And I must say, no, I'm definitely not skilled enough. ;)

Also don't forget that modding the box may result in a LIVE ban.

Fran

The box mod is easy. PS2 is hard. XBox has a readymade slot, initially intended for developers. With PS2, you have to solder onto seemingly random spots on the board.

But yeah. I can't Live. But who cares? I can play Golden Axe 2 and Captain Commando!

EDIT: xecuter also has a solder-free install that uses a screw-in pin header and tape. It isn't so good if you're going to be lugging the box around, but if it lives on your shelf, it's plenty solid.

Xbox is releasing Halo 3 on the same date PS3 comes out. It'll either be a bust or a similar flurry like Halo 2.

Xbox is releasing Halo 3 on the same date PS3 comes out. It'll either be a bust or a similar flurry like Halo 2.
I remeber waiting in line for my copy of Halo2 at 12:00am. I got home and played until 1:00am.

i worked in a game store when halo 2 came out..it was utter craziness..just utter utter craziness..i got out at 1 and had to work 9a to 11p the next day which was even busier

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will be for the XBox 2. That is all you need to know.

Xbox is releasing Halo 3 on the same date PS3 comes out. It'll either be a bust or a similar flurry like Halo 2.

It won't be a bust, and Microsoft are dicks for doing it. It's funny as hell, but they're still jerks for doing it.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will be for the XBox 2. That is all you need to know.
Could you tell me about teh game please?

It won't be a bust, and Microsoft are dicks for doing it. It's funny as hell, but they're still jerks for doing it.
Well...They want to compete.

Well...They want to compete.

If I'm not mistaken, Sony did something similar on the original Xbox release date.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (http://www.elderscrolls.com/games/oblivion_overview.htm)

Begin drooling.

It won't be a bust, and Microsoft are dicks for doing it. It's funny as hell, but they're still jerks for doing it.
I think they're just being competitive, which is a lot like being a dick...thing is nothing comes out when Sony says it's gonna, so I don't know that it will happen....though it did take forever and a day for Halo 2 to come out (and couldn't help but feel that they where mocking the fans by including the tag sample in the launch ads "For those who said this day would never come..." mmmmm....subtext....)

If I'm not mistaken, Sony did something similar on the original Xbox release date.

Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (http://www.elderscrolls.com/games/oblivion_overview.htm)

Begin drooling.
That's right, I've heard of that game. It was in the game informer.

I think they're just being competitive, which is a lot like being a dick...thing is nothing comes out when Sony says it's gonna, so I don't know that it will happen....though it did take forever and a day for Halo 2 to come out (and couldn't help but feel that they where mocking the fans by including the tag sample in the launch ads "For those who said this day would never come..." mmmmm....subtext....)
lol!!!! :p That's an interesting interpretation of the preview. :p

XBox! Its seems PS2 is more geared towards kids and XBox is more for adults. I mean yes PS2 has adult geared games, but..........We actually blew something on our XBox and had it fixed, then yikes, electrical blow on our house and bought another XBox.....had nothing to do with the XBox. Most of Xbox games are more adult rated. Oh and Halo and Ghost Recon are great for guys on XBox.