Xbox or PS2

**Noodle** · 10-14-2004, 10:57 AM

Ok now before I begin I just want to say I'm not looking to make this a thread for replies like "xbox is the s**t PS2 sucks or vice versa.

I'm finally looking at dropping some money on a new game system and I've always been a Playstation fan mainly because of the games and I like the controller better. However I can't get away from the fact that the Xbox has quite a few hacks and some really good games too.

I've always loved the Metal Gear Solid games and that would be a big reason for the PS2 that and the Silent Hill (action adventure style games) and yes even the Final Fantasy series when I'm in an RPG kinda mood.

Anyone have any good suggestions on reasons why I should or shouldn't stick with my tried and true and get the PS2 instead of the Xbox.

mcurtiss1970 · 10-14-2004, 10:59 AM

I love my PS2

FreddyC · 10-14-2004, 11:19 AM

I have a PS2, Gamecube, XBox, and a Dremcast. They all get time, but my XBox gets more action than any of the others. Why? For one, the majority of the time the graphics are better. There are some companies that seem to take a PS2 game and just port it over to the XBox without taking advantage of the fact that the XBox is a more powerful machine, but that doesn't happen too often anymore. Usually if a game comes out for the PS2 and the XBox, I get it for the XBox. Not having to worry about a memory card is great. And games for the XBox generally take advantage of 5.1 Dolby Digital. Very cool if you got a Home Theater setup.

But in the end, your decision should lean towards one thing: the games. If the PS2 has the majority of the games you want to play, why buy an XBox? IF you can aford them both, I'd say go for it. You'll never see Halo on the PS2. But then there are games on the PS2 you may never see on the XBox. You may not give a sh#t about Halo. The XBox gets a lot of PC ports, like Doom 3 and such. But if you have a pretty good PC setup, a fast PC with a good video card will genrally outshine the XBox. My adivce: if you can't have both, look at the titles that they have coming out, and decide that way. I like Metal Gear, but I played the last Splinter Cell on the XBox and was more than happy. I'm not into the whole survival/horror bit. The XBox has just recently started getting good RPG's, but I think Final Fantasy will always be a Sony/Nintendo thing. And XBox Live is VERY cool, if you're into online play.

Freddy C.

**Noodle** · 10-14-2004, 11:28 AM

Yeah the only gaming I do on my PC is a little Unreal Tourney or Quake 3 other than that my PC is a video editing, web design, 3d design machine (and a sprintusers posting machine

)

I've been looking over ps2 and xbox.ign.com and noticing that since I quit keeping up with what games are coming out for both about a year ago that now there are a bunch I either know I like or would like or are out for both. I've always prefered my gaming on my TV with my home theater setup. I did play Splinter Cell: PT at a buddies house and loved it, that and I've always loved the EA Sports games.

And I know this is a pretty silly reason to lean towards the Xbox but there is finally two rugby games for the xbox were before it was only available for the PS2. Neither are by EA Sports like the PS2 ones are but hey

FreddyC · 10-14-2004, 11:51 AM

Yeah, EA coming on board with Live support is a really big deal. The ESPN series of games are very good, and with them coming out at $20 they're a damn good buy, but Madden is Madden, you know? And if you're a football head, chances are you've been playing Madden.

I believe Quake and Unreal are on the XBox, and they're Live enabled. You'll probably miss using the mouse and keyboard, though. I've always favored a controller. Now that the XBox has the smaller controller, I have no complaints. A hard drive usually equals short or no load times. XBox live games have downloadable content, like Splinter Cell having new multiplayer maps, and Project Gotham Racing having new cars and cities to race in. And did I mention Halo? To be honest, that was my reason for buying the XBox initially. I'm a gamer from wwwaayyy back, so by default I was going to try to have all the systems. But Halo REALLY had me. It's a great game. And Halo 2 will be out in three weeks. I'm VERY excited about it.

If you're really leaning towards the XBox, then get it. Keep the receipt. You have anywhere from 2 weeks to 30 dayz to either fall in love or pack it back up. No harm, no foul.

Freddy C.

Pavilion1 · 10-14-2004, 01:21 PM

Xbox for 1 reason and 1 reason only.. Halo 2=Nov 5th.

speeder · 10-14-2004, 01:30 PM

i played nba live 2005 on the both systems, ps2 looks crap and xbox looks crisp. Xbox has similar games what ps2 has. So, go for xbox.

**Yummi** · 10-14-2004, 01:33 PM

hmmmm, I thought Halo 2 was Nov. 9th?

Pavilion1 · 10-14-2004, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yummi

hmmmm, I thought Halo 2 was Nov. 9th?

Your correct, a mistype. Thanks for the fixerupper!

ken_vs_ryu · 10-14-2004, 01:51 PM

where gran turismo goes i go.

GT4 will be AWESOME!!!11!!!!

mcurtiss1970 · 10-14-2004, 01:52 PM

does xbox have parappa the rapper?

Pavilion1 · 10-14-2004, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcurtiss1970

does xbox have parappa the rapper?

Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full.

smittythepig · 10-14-2004, 02:28 PM

Gamecube, for one reason - Metroid Prime: Echoes (Nov. 15th).

I love my Gamecube. That having been said, I have never owned nor hardly ever played a PS2 or Xbox

And I don't play my Gamecube that much. But Gamecube gets dissed a lot, and if not dissed just ignored. So I just wanted to add my meager voice and my one nod for the Gamecube.

Please continue...

FreddyC · 10-14-2004, 02:32 PM

I'm pretty sure that there's no parappa the rapper on the XBox. And I'm a follower of Gran Turismo as well. GT4 is looking sswweeettt. The XBox is suppose to be coming out with something that some label a "Gran Turismo Killer". Rrrriiiggghhhttttt ....

I just finished (?) Burnout 3. Highly recommended if you're into driving games. Pure adrenaline.

Freddy C.

FreddyC · 10-14-2004, 02:35 PM

I'd never knock the `cube. It's been dissed more by the industry than by gamers. Metroid Prime, Zelda, Mario Sunshine, hell even Mario Golf and Mario Cart ... classics. They're just to few and far between.

Freddy C.

10-14-2004, 10:57 AM	#1
Noodle Meh, I'm me. Join Date: Jun 12, '04 Location: IA Posts: 1,396 Phone: Curve 8330m x 2 Trades: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post SU$: 7,963	Xbox or PS2 Ok now before I begin I just want to say I'm not looking to make this a thread for replies like "xbox is the st PS2 sucks or vice versa. I'm finally looking at dropping some money on a new game system and I've always been a Playstation fan mainly because of the games and I like the controller better. However I can't get away from the fact that the Xbox has quite a few hacks and some really good games too. I've always loved the Metal Gear Solid games and that would be a big reason for the PS2 that and the Silent Hill (action adventure style games) and yes even the Final Fantasy series when I'm in an RPG kinda mood. Anyone have any good suggestions on reasons why I should or shouldn't stick with my tried and true and get the PS2 instead of the Xbox. __________________ Thanks to 9xlt8** for the donation for my Premium Membership! Kudos to you! (first phone with sprint) Samsung SCH-1000> (current phone with sprint) Titanium Curve 8330

10-14-2004, 10:59 AM	#2
mcurtiss1970 Satellite Phone User Join Date: Oct 29, '03 Posts: 5,028 Trades: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 149	I love my PS2 __________________

10-14-2004, 11:28 AM	#4
Noodle Meh, I'm me. Join Date: Jun 12, '04 Location: IA Posts: 1,396 Phone: Curve 8330m x 2 Trades: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post SU$: 7,963	Yeah the only gaming I do on my PC is a little Unreal Tourney or Quake 3 other than that my PC is a video editing, web design, 3d design machine (and a sprintusers posting machine ) I've been looking over ps2 and xbox.ign.com and noticing that since I quit keeping up with what games are coming out for both about a year ago that now there are a bunch I either know I like or would like or are out for both. I've always prefered my gaming on my TV with my home theater setup. I did play Splinter Cell: PT at a buddies house and loved it, that and I've always loved the EA Sports games. And I know this is a pretty silly reason to lean towards the Xbox but there is finally two rugby games for the xbox were before it was only available for the PS2. Neither are by EA Sports like the PS2 ones are but hey __________________ Thanks to 9xlt8 for the donation for my Premium Membership! Kudos to you! (first phone with sprint) Samsung SCH-1000> (current phone with sprint) Titanium Curve 8330 Last edited by Noodle; 10-14-2004 at 11:36 AM.

10-14-2004, 01:21 PM	#6
Pavilion1 Account Locked Join Date: Sep 24, '04 Location: Right Here Posts: 146 Phone: PeeEm82Hundit Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 10	Xbox for 1 reason and 1 reason only.. Halo 2=Nov 5th. __________________ There is no Santa Claus

10-14-2004, 01:33 PM	#8
Yummi Da Momerator Mood: Join Date: Aug 19, '02 Location: City of Wind Posts: 2,901 Phone: Pre Trades: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 7,025	hmmmm, I thought Halo 2 was Nov. 9th? __________________ Even when I'm a mess, I still put on my vest with an S on my chest. Oh yes! I'm a Super Woman, yes I am. Yes you are. MySpace <---- Click! Imma put my foot so far up your butt, the water on my knee will quench your thirst.

10-14-2004, 11:19 AM	#3
FreddyC Telephone User Join Date: Aug 19, '02 Location: Chicago Posts: 138 Phone: Palm Pre Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,289	I have a PS2, Gamecube, XBox, and a Dremcast. They all get time, but my XBox gets more action than any of the others. Why? For one, the majority of the time the graphics are better. There are some companies that seem to take a PS2 game and just port it over to the XBox without taking advantage of the fact that the XBox is a more powerful machine, but that doesn't happen too often anymore. Usually if a game comes out for the PS2 and the XBox, I get it for the XBox. Not having to worry about a memory card is great. And games for the XBox generally take advantage of 5.1 Dolby Digital. Very cool if you got a Home Theater setup. But in the end, your decision should lean towards one thing: the games. If the PS2 has the majority of the games you want to play, why buy an XBox? IF you can aford them both, I'd say go for it. You'll never see Halo on the PS2. But then there are games on the PS2 you may never see on the XBox. You may not give a sh#t about Halo. The XBox gets a lot of PC ports, like Doom 3 and such. But if you have a pretty good PC setup, a fast PC with a good video card will genrally outshine the XBox. My adivce: if you can't have both, look at the titles that they have coming out, and decide that way. I like Metal Gear, but I played the last Splinter Cell on the XBox and was more than happy. I'm not into the whole survival/horror bit. The XBox has just recently started getting good RPG's, but I think Final Fantasy will always be a Sony/Nintendo thing. And XBox Live is VERY cool, if you're into online play. Freddy C.

10-14-2004, 11:51 AM	#5
FreddyC Telephone User Join Date: Aug 19, '02 Location: Chicago Posts: 138 Phone: Palm Pre Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,289	Yeah, EA coming on board with Live support is a really big deal. The ESPN series of games are very good, and with them coming out at $20 they're a damn good buy, but Madden is Madden, you know? And if you're a football head, chances are you've been playing Madden. I believe Quake and Unreal are on the XBox, and they're Live enabled. You'll probably miss using the mouse and keyboard, though. I've always favored a controller. Now that the XBox has the smaller controller, I have no complaints. A hard drive usually equals short or no load times. XBox live games have downloadable content, like Splinter Cell having new multiplayer maps, and Project Gotham Racing having new cars and cities to race in. And did I mention Halo? To be honest, that was my reason for buying the XBox initially. I'm a gamer from wwwaayyy back, so by default I was going to try to have all the systems. But Halo REALLY had me. It's a great game. And Halo 2 will be out in three weeks. I'm VERY excited about it. If you're really leaning towards the XBox, then get it. Keep the receipt. You have anywhere from 2 weeks to 30 dayz to either fall in love or pack it back up. No harm, no foul. Freddy C.

10-14-2004, 01:30 PM	#7
speeder Permanently Banned Join Date: Feb 7, '04 Location: DC Posts: 139 Phone: Treo 600 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 195	i played nba live 2005 on the both systems, ps2 looks crap and xbox looks crisp. Xbox has similar games what ps2 has. So, go for xbox.

10-14-2004, 01:51 PM	#10
ken_vs_ryu Cordless Phone User Join Date: Apr 1, '04 Location: parts unknown Posts: 570 Phone: 5500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 42	where gran turismo goes i go. GT4 will be AWESOME!!!11!!!!

10-14-2004, 01:52 PM	#11
mcurtiss1970 Satellite Phone User Join Date: Oct 29, '03 Posts: 5,028 Trades: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 149	does xbox have parappa the rapper? __________________

10-14-2004, 02:28 PM	#13
smittythepig Watch yourself, Mister. Join Date: Oct 11, '02 Location: New England Posts: 1,684 Phone: LG VX8600 Trades: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,549	Gamecube, for one reason - Metroid Prime: Echoes (Nov. 15th). I love my Gamecube. That having been said, I have never owned nor hardly ever played a PS2 or Xbox And I don't play my Gamecube that much. But Gamecube gets dissed a lot, and if not dissed just ignored. So I just wanted to add my meager voice and my one nod for the Gamecube. Please continue... __________________ I drink too much coffee.

10-14-2004, 02:32 PM	#14
FreddyC Telephone User Join Date: Aug 19, '02 Location: Chicago Posts: 138 Phone: Palm Pre Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,289	I'm pretty sure that there's no parappa the rapper on the XBox. And I'm a follower of Gran Turismo as well. GT4 is looking sswweeettt. The XBox is suppose to be coming out with something that some label a "Gran Turismo Killer". Rrrriiiggghhhttttt .... I just finished (?) Burnout 3. Highly recommended if you're into driving games. Pure adrenaline. Freddy C.

10-14-2004, 02:35 PM	#15
FreddyC Telephone User Join Date: Aug 19, '02 Location: Chicago Posts: 138 Phone: Palm Pre Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 1,289	I'd never knock the `cube. It's been dissed more by the industry than by gamers. Metroid Prime, Zelda, Mario Sunshine, hell even Mario Golf and Mario Cart ... classics. They're just to few and far between. Freddy C.

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