xbox or ps2

crossfire · 08-11-2004, 11:30 AM

in the grand scheme of things, what's better xbox or ps2?

Clodfobble · 08-11-2004, 12:29 PM

With regards to technical ability, Xbox is way better. Better graphics, better audio, more memory for bigger levels. But that's to be expected since it came out a year later.

With regards to number of games available, PS2 has more.

With regards to type of game available, Xbox has more in the sports and 1st-/3rd-person shooter genres, while PS2 has more puzzle games, RPGs, and platformers.

PS2 is cheaper.

Longer-term, the Xbox 2 is scheduled for release next summer, and the PS3 sometime after it. There is disagreement as to whether the Xbox 2 will be able to play Xbox games, and though there's no official word that I've heard, it's reasonable to expect based on Sony's history that the PS3 will be able to play PSOne and 2 games. Most developers will stop making games for older consoles once the newer ones come out.

It really all comes down to what you want out of your console.

crossfire · 08-11-2004, 12:47 PM

well, the thing is that i already have a ps2, but with halo, ninja gaiden and doom 3 in mind, plus i love graphics, who doesn't. That's where I'm stuck.

perth · 08-11-2004, 02:08 PM

If you're a graphics whore (like me), go Xbox. I'm not gonna tell you again that Doom 3 on PC will be a more fulfilling experience than on the Xbox. You're obviously not listening.

crossfire · 08-11-2004, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perth

I'm not gonna tell you again that Doom 3 on PC will be a more fulfilling experience than on the Xbox. You're obviously not listening.

That's my conundrum. No matter what, I'm gonna want to get the doom 3 experience. I would in a heartbeat buy it for pc, but my pc sucks and i won't get an upgrade for a long time. On the other hand, if I run it now, it will not run for shit i will lose the whole experience. At least if I buy xbox, i'll get great games like ninja gaiden and halo plus doom 3 to look forward to.

perth · 08-11-2004, 09:12 PM

Jesus thinks you should get the Xbox, and I guess I agree. It's an excellent system, and if it's gonna cost too much to upgrade the PC, then it's probably worth it. A couple games I would suggest:

SSX3
Crimson Skies
Morrowind (also on PC, but you might have problems running it

)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

elSicomoro · 08-11-2004, 09:12 PM

I prefer PS2...and I don't care about Doom 3.

perth · 08-11-2004, 09:13 PM

That's because you're retarded.

Whatever happened to Radio Sycamore? I miss that.

Edit: Added smiley. I'm sure Syc knows I'm joking but best be on the safe side.

elSicomoro · 08-11-2004, 09:33 PM

Some of us have more important things to do...like jerking off.

I thoroughly enjoyed doing Radio Sycamore, and no doubt it was the greatest radio show ever created. But I need to figure out a better way to do it--using shoutcast, a better config for my computer, etc. Plus, Rho and I are moving next month, so we've got a lot of shit to do for that. Maybe I can bring it back in late October.

vsp · 08-13-2004, 10:01 AM

If I remove games that are either also out for or have a reasonable equivalent on the PC, DC, PS2 and/or GC (all of which I have already), here's the complete list of Xbox games I'd pay to play:

* Panzer Dragoon Orta
* Deathrow

That's reason enough for me to not even consider adding an Xbox to my collection.

Slothboy · 08-13-2004, 11:09 AM

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Since you already have a PS2, I think your question isn't so much, "which is better?" as it is "Is it worth it to buy another console?"

The Xbox is down to $149 with no game. If you watch ads in the paper you will often see sombody bundle it with another controller or accessory or something. If that amount of money is something you feel comfortable spending, I know you will enjoy the Xbox. Doom 3 will definitely be better represented on the Xbox than any other console and you would be able to get Halo (now $29.99) and Halo 2 will be out Nov. 9. There's lots of ohter great stuff on the way for the Xbox as well. (FABLE will rock the RPG world.) Plus, you will have the best of both worlds since you've already got the PS2.

I gave up on PC gaming because no matter how often I upgraded, I could always bet that the next "must have" game would run like shit. Now if I see a game I want, I can guarantee it will run EXACTLY how the developers designed it to on my xbox. I like that a lot. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, and my "upgrades" now come about once every five years and cost a hell of a lot less than the latest PC.

Undertoad · 08-13-2004, 11:29 AM

How's xbox live? Good enough to warrant paying a monthly fee to play online against other people?

crossfire · 08-13-2004, 01:26 PM

Despite what perth said, i bought xbox for a really good price, halo rules. I 'm not going to get xbox live because for my purposes, there is not point, but for onliners, i heard it was great.

perth · 08-13-2004, 01:30 PM

Hunh? Didn't I end up agreeing that Xbox was the way to go?

Quote:

Jesus thinks you should get the Xbox, and I guess I agree.

Yeah. Yeah I did. :p

crossfire · 08-13-2004, 02:03 PM

Sorry perth, I forgot about that post.

08-11-2004, 11:30 AM	#1
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	xbox or ps2 in the grand scheme of things, what's better xbox or ps2?

08-11-2004, 09:13 PM	#8
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	That's because you're retarded. Whatever happened to Radio Sycamore? I miss that. Edit: Added smiley. I'm sure Syc knows I'm joking but best be on the safe side. Last edited by perth; 08-11-2004 at 09:19 PM.

08-13-2004, 11:09 AM	#11
Slothboy *No known superpowers. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 48	<img src="http://penny-arcade.com/images/2004/20040412l.jpg"> Since you already have a PS2, I think your question isn't so much, "which is better?" as it is "Is it worth it to buy another console?" The Xbox is down to $149 with no game. If you watch ads in the paper you will often see sombody bundle it with another controller or accessory or something. If that amount of money is something you feel comfortable spending, I know you will enjoy the Xbox. Doom 3 will definitely be better represented on the Xbox than any other console and you would be able to get Halo (now $29.99) and Halo 2 will be out Nov. 9. There's lots of ohter great stuff on the way for the Xbox as well. (FABLE will rock the RPG world.) Plus, you will have the best of both worlds since you've already got the PS2. I gave up on PC gaming because no matter how often I upgraded, I could always bet that the next "must have" game would run like shit. Now if I see a game I want, I can guarantee it will run EXACTLY how the developers designed it to on my xbox. I like that a lot. I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything, and my "upgrades" now come about once every five years and cost a hell of a lot less than the latest PC. __________________ Super perfundo on the early eve of your day.

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08-11-2004, 12:29 PM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	With regards to technical ability, Xbox is way better. Better graphics, better audio, more memory for bigger levels. But that's to be expected since it came out a year later. With regards to number of games available, PS2 has more. With regards to type of game available, Xbox has more in the sports and 1st-/3rd-person shooter genres, while PS2 has more puzzle games, RPGs, and platformers. PS2 is cheaper. Longer-term, the Xbox 2 is scheduled for release next summer, and the PS3 sometime after it. There is disagreement as to whether the Xbox 2 will be able to play Xbox games, and though there's no official word that I've heard, it's reasonable to expect based on Sony's history that the PS3 will be able to play PSOne and 2 games. Most developers will stop making games for older consoles once the newer ones come out. It really all comes down to what you want out of your console.

08-11-2004, 12:47 PM	#3
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	well, the thing is that i already have a ps2, but with halo, ninja gaiden and doom 3 in mind, plus i love graphics, who doesn't. That's where I'm stuck.

08-11-2004, 02:08 PM	#4
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	If you're a graphics whore (like me), go Xbox. I'm not gonna tell you again that Doom 3 on PC will be a more fulfilling experience than on the Xbox. You're obviously not listening.

08-11-2004, 09:12 PM	#6
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	Jesus thinks you should get the Xbox, and I guess I agree. It's an excellent system, and if it's gonna cost too much to upgrade the PC, then it's probably worth it. A couple games I would suggest: SSX3 Crimson Skies Morrowind (also on PC, but you might have problems running it ) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic

08-11-2004, 09:12 PM	#7
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I prefer PS2...and I don't care about Doom 3.

08-11-2004, 09:33 PM	#9
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Some of us have more important things to do...like jerking off. I thoroughly enjoyed doing Radio Sycamore, and no doubt it was the greatest radio show ever created. But I need to figure out a better way to do it--using shoutcast, a better config for my computer, etc. Plus, Rho and I are moving next month, so we've got a lot of shit to do for that. Maybe I can bring it back in late October.

08-13-2004, 10:01 AM	#10
vsp Syndrome of a Down Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Chester Posts: 1,367	If I remove games that are either also out for or have a reasonable equivalent on the PC, DC, PS2 and/or GC (all of which I have already), here's the complete list of Xbox games I'd pay to play: * Panzer Dragoon Orta * Deathrow That's reason enough for me to not even consider adding an Xbox to my collection.

08-13-2004, 11:29 AM	#12
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	How's xbox live? Good enough to warrant paying a monthly fee to play online against other people?

08-13-2004, 01:26 PM	#13
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	Despite what perth said, i bought xbox for a really good price, halo rules. I 'm not going to get xbox live because for my purposes, there is not point, but for onliners, i heard it was great.

08-13-2004, 02:03 PM	#15
crossfire The White Rapper Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 233	Sorry perth, I forgot about that post.

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