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Whats the best console?
Lilwolf:
Other items to note..
Rentals... big factor... See what your local video store supplies... (unles syou have blockbuster or other big name... then your golden)
Why? There are a TON of crap games (especially on PS2... where the lincensing is easier to get).
For dreamcast... you can't rent them anymore... but you can burn them without modding most dreamcasts. But should you? I personally say yes... but buy them if you like them. The originals play better (load faster because like files are next to each other... the ripped versions usually have cutscenes removed to fit on a CD... instructions)...
I've done this with a few games already (burned them then bought them)... On ebay almost all games are a few bucks... more to ship then to buy)... So no need to warez them... but the lack of rentals suck.
Ghoward:
--- Quote from: eightbit on November 05, 2003, 02:01:01 pm ---Xbox wins in the raw horsepower, memory, and graphics card categorys. As far as the number and quality of games thats up to you to decide. Many or most of the biggest games are available on all 3 platforms. I have 2 xbox's and I would challenge anyone to show me a single game that is on a ps2 or gamecube that is better on those than the xbox version. I would also like to see any game on a ps2 or gamecube that had better graphics than the games written to take advantage of the xbox hardware, like DOA3 or project gotham racing.
Excuse me a secound while I put my flame suit on(remember to read my sig)....
It comes down to if you want to play mario or have a wide selection of kid games then you probably want the gamecube. If you want the most titles to choose from you probably want the ps/2, if you want the flashiest graphics with the newest games and the biggest online game presence then you want the xbox. Another huge advantage to the xbox is the modibility factor. If you decide you want to play mame on it or other emulators its not hard to do.
Edit: Ooops looks like he already made his choice, though what I posted here is still good stuff so I'll leave it.
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Thats about what I was told in the store when I got my X-Box and it made my mind up right away.
Dave_K.:
--- Quote from: eightbit on November 05, 2003, 09:42:25 pm ---I was never a fan of the Need for Speed series. I'll have to check it out. Thats odd that the gameplay would be different.
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I was not a fan of the series either, but rented this one for the PS2 and LOVED it. I was about to buy the xbox version, and thankfully rented it for xbox first (had a 2 for 1 rental coupon). OMG, what a difference. I believe a completely diffferent team did the port to xbox...and let me tell you it was definatly a "port". Menu's and gameplay options were different. The gameplay was so much worse (the AI and handleing seemed different too!). And finally one of the key features of the game wasn't even available on the xbox (the look ahead matrix type gimick). The only game I've seen that was worse on the xbox...otherwise I'd agree with you.
jakejake28:
--- Quote from: Ghoward on November 05, 2003, 09:11:25 am ---I have to say its really good...........is it me or are the graphics better on consoles than on the PC?
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yea, in many cases it is... i believe this is due to the programmer writing for a single type of architechure and a single type of hardware, where he can max it's potential and not worry about lower-end user complaints. sorta like what Doom 3 would really look like if the devs could make it for only the top-end systems (instead of high-mid to top end).
Frostillicus:
Welcome to the wonderful world of xbox. Yes there are many games available for the PoS2, but you'll find much of it is shovelware. And although total # of xbox games is lower, there is a lesser % of shovelware, IMHO - though it's still there (procast fishing anyone?). But there are plenty of great ones, too. Next purchase: modchip :)
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