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

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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

crossfire · 08-11-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perth

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

i rented ssx3 on ps2 and it was brilliant, so i may also buy that game. My question is, when I buy xbox, should i buy halo or ninja gaiden. I know that the reason to buy xbox is to get halo, but i also LOVE STAGED violence. I hate real world violence, but violence in music, movies and games i love and i know that ninja gaiden is pure violence

perth · 08-11-2004, 10:41 PM

You should get SSX3. :P

I would say Ninja Gaiden. Halo is good, but I never understood why everyone thought it was a system-seller. Ninja Gaiden is excellent, but diabolically hard. If you haven;t played Splinter Cell and like stealth games, you might give that a try.

Syc - Okay, excuse accepted. Keep us posted on when you think you might bring that back.

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08-11-2004, 12:29 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#5
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, 10:41 PM	#7
perth Strong Silent Type Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,949	You should get SSX3. :P I would say Ninja Gaiden. Halo is good, but I never understood why everyone thought it was a system-seller. Ninja Gaiden is excellent, but diabolically hard. If you haven;t played Splinter Cell and like stealth games, you might give that a try. Syc - Okay, excuse accepted. Keep us posted on when you think you might bring that back.

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