General Nilaar Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Hopefully this isn't inviting a flame war;) For those who have gotten or are getting a shiny new console system this season, which one are you getting and why? I'm just curious of what everyone thinks of them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendjir Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 A new shiny computer will be humming in our house in January. I prefer the PC above the other consoles for several reasons: You can do more with it than just games (office/ movies) It's upgradable Internet The games are cheaper, and easier to get And some more....which I cant remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duder Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 yup im with zendjir here, also why waste loadsa cash on a console when your mate can buy one and you can play it as you wish? and for free!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Nilaar Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 In answer to my own question: For the first time in years I'm actually going to try to get my hands on a new console system this Christmas. I've thought carefully on all three, but in the end I have decided on the XBox. I already wanted a DVD player so that left out the GameCube (I will miss Rogue Leader and Zelda though!). That left it between PS2 and XBox. PS2's vast library of games, including a good selection of RPG's, was very tempting. In the end the XBox won me over because of it's power and the fact that Halo was the game that got me the most excited. I also like the fact that it should be easy to port computer games to the XBox, giving me a chance to play computer games I wouldn't normally buy because they're single player. Max Payne and Elder Scrolls: Morrowind are two of those. Because my computer is shared with the whole family, time on it is precious;) And of course there's Obi-Wan. Even if LucasArts blows it and makes another crummy Episode one based game, it should still be fun to play Jedi vs Jedi against my brother. And hopefully the main game will awesome as well. It's too bad Rogue Leader, Obi-Wan, and Racer 2 aren't all on one system. Can't have everything I guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Post this here: http://www.lucasforums.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=198 I'm going With GameCube. btw, the GC will be getting future AotC titles, The Matrix game and many other goodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Nilaar Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 I prefer computer games too, but like I said, I want a DVD player anyway, and it will be real nice to have something to play when I can't be on the computer. And sometimes it's just nice to be able to play with someone in the same room as you instead of half a world away;) And for now, the XBox is actually more powerful than my computer (though we're getting a new one sometime soon). Besides, the XBox may be getting the normal type of games you would expect on a console, but it is also getting some games that you would almost think would be on the computer. Halo and Project: Ego are two of those. Then there are the games converted from the computer like Max Payne and Morrowind (especially Morrowind!). Morrowind is a game I've been wanting to get when it comes out, but I knew it would never compete for my time with the multi-player games I play on the computer. Luckily this solution presented itself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Nilaar Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 No don't force move my post;) I don't visit those forums and so I wouldn't ever see what anyone there said. I hang out here, I want to know what the people here think;) This is the off-topic forum, so I can't be off-topic unless I'm on-topic. Yeah.... I'm pretty sure that last part made sense.... I think. Besides, this is a console neutral forum, the answers here won't be biased in one direction or another. That makes it more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyarms Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I shouldn't already post, but I begged for Gamecube and got it for a couple of reasons: 1 Aren't the graphics for GC better than Xbox and PS2? 2 IT will have nearly all of the options PS2 and xbox have for fractional price (except DVD, but I have Vhs!) 3 The games, while slightly low in number, are very good. 4 All those Nintendo character games. 5 easily portable. I am taking it to Florida with me. 6 If I wanted something made by Microsoft, I will go get a PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Nilaar Posted December 18, 2001 Author Share Posted December 18, 2001 Rhett: Did LucasArts really say offically that all AotC games will be exclusively for Game Cube? That would suck! They were doing such a great job spreading all the SW's games out.... Unless they started releasing exclusive Ep 4-6 games for X-Box. I wouldn't mind then;) WC_heavyarms: I don't THINK the Game Cube outmatches the X-Box in graphics, but with Rogue Leader as an example I wouldn't call it graphically challeneged either;) I've played the demo in the store, and I have to admit that I wish it wasn't exclusive to Game Cube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zygomaticus Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 i just like the computer so much i would never want a console but there was a time when i did want one if u want a console its better to have your own tv which i dont and never will have until i earn my own money:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_drake Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 i'm getting a game cube for my birthday and during januray my comp is getting upgraderd with internet accsecs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue15 Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I'm going to vote for #5, none of the above. Dreamcast looks pretty fun, it's cheap, easy to afford, you can get ALOT of games when u buy it, since the console is super-affordable. Actually i voted for the X-Box. I'd rather get one of those than a cube, there's alot more options with it, and my hands will never be cramped. Also, the x-box has a real joystick coming to it. So my votes are Dreamcast and X-Box. I want a dreamcast for my birthday and i want Jedi Power Battles, Demolition, Episode I Racer, and Super Bombad Racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mal *Nexsis* Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I'm going with PS2 and here's why: 1) XBox is run on a windows, still to buggy for me and not a big enough game library. 2) I'm a squaresoft fan 3) the gamecube does look promising but since I have a PC, the titles like Rogue Leader will be converted to PC eventually. 4) I like the fact that PS2 is reverseable with PS1 games 5) A DVD player, though I already have one, it's still a necessity 6) Final Fantasy 10 ( not sure if it will be released for other consoles though ) Hey WC_heavyarms I realize that you have a VHS but once you go DVD you never go back, if by some chance you can get a dvd player from a friend for a day or two, go rent some movies and I'll agree that you'll see a difference, plus you can go to http://www.dvdreview.com to check out the eastereggs on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith 8 Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 euh... can i please list all of the consoles.... i dont realy have A favor one... well... maybe the PS2 but.. i realy would like all of them because i have heard they are all VERY good... so.. But im not saving to buy a comp.... my dad is getting me a brand new one so..... but i think if i HAD to choose.... i think i would go for the PS2..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthfergie Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 PS2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duder Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 booooo....down with consoles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyarms Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I'm happy with VHS tapes, so I never mind. The controller is not cramped. It is easilt usable. It took me about 1 hour to get fully comfortable and be able to use it. A lot of the games from X-box, though, are rated Mature, so I couldn't get them because of my brother oh well, no real loss, and since I already own a gamecube, I love it and IMO, it is the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_drake Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 gamecube ssbm nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyarms Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I'm hopefully getting that game today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_drake Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 what super smash brothers malee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyarms Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 ya, along with a carrying case to put it in when I fly. I love how the gamecube is so small and portable. It makes it easier to carry than ANY of the other systems available, except the hand-held game consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_drake Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 yeah i read about that when i say it at my friends house i said what the i thought it was bigger then that anyway i herad that there durable too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BountyHunter Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 X BOX Why? Halo Every game I have seen so far has been AWESOME and I expect there will be many good titles to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iisaac Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 I wonder why they don't have television wars. Which one will you buy this holiday season? Panasonic Phillips Sony GE Cowboynealivision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tie Guy Posted December 18, 2001 Share Posted December 18, 2001 Well, i have a ps2 already but if i didn't i would want that, and that is for one reason: FINAL FANTASY X. Screw Rogue Leader or any X-box game, no game on any system ever made has better gameplay, length, graphics, or features than FFX. This is the ultimate game, and has the graphics go along. The screens and movies on websites aren't half of the quality found when playing the the actual game. It is literally like watching one large interactive cutscene.....that takes 80 hours to completely finish and has nearly endless replay value. I've played the demo, a single area, about 15 times since last week, and that obviously ins't even a fraction of the main game. The story, though i don't know exactly what it is, will certainly be very involving and interesting, as previous FF games have had, and the reviews of FFX indicate. And, as if that wasn't enough, just take all the other games on the system. The only reason i don't own 15 or 20 games for my ps2 is that i don't have teh money, its not because their aren't good enough games out. I'd get GTA3, GT3, TTT, SSXT, Kinetica just to name a few. Also, Jedi Starfighter, which looks as though it will at least match RL is coming out in March...about the same time i will finish FFX. Plus, i love the DVD player and use it almost as much as i do the game system itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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