should I buy Xbox?

quetzalcoatl · #1 07-15-2002, 03:02 PM

I wonder.
Should I buy Xbox or not. I'm angry that Munch (and other games like Halo) don't come out to Pc. but I don't know if I'm wasting money on something that might disappear in a couple of years!?
Help me out!!!

Gluk Schmuck · #2 07-15-2002, 03:22 PM

Halo is coming to the PC.

If you want an Xbox, buy one. If you'd prefer to play Ico or Rez, buy a PS2. If you want Super Mario Sunshine, Zelda GC, Super Monkey Ball, Super Metroid, Luigi's Mansion and Pikmin, *drools* buy a GameCube.
There aren't many great exclusives but there are some like Jet Set Radio Future. To come: Blinx, Fable, et al.

Personally, if I could only have one next-generation console, (but I can have more! Haha) I'd probably want a GameCube.

Edit: I don't know much about Microsoft's future plans for the Xbox (apart from Xbox Live) but I know Nintendo are planning to keep the GameCube for a long time before they replace it with a new console and concentrate on the games (good lard, have you seen the games? *drools*).

dark_xinos · #3 07-15-2002, 03:39 PM

I want an Xbox. But if there is going to be a Xbox2 soon, and Munch E will be on it, I might want to wait. I want it confirmed. (Xbox planes)

Mac the Janitor · #4 07-15-2002, 04:45 PM

There are plenty of good things about Xbox. Go to Toys R Us and pick up a free booklet called "70 Reasons Why You HAVE To Get An Xbox." With the hard drive, it has much greater capabilities than the others, such as upgrading games or the system itself. And it won't dissapear in a couple of years. I don't think Microsoft is going anywhere soon.

dark_xinos · #5 07-15-2002, 05:49 PM

But me friends say that: "Xbox sucks!"

Gluk Schmuck · #6 07-15-2002, 09:52 PM

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Originally posted by dark_xinos
I want an Xbox. But if there is going to be a Xbox2 soon, and Munch E will be on it, I might want to wait. I want it confirmed. (Xbox planes)

The 'Xbox 2' that is coming soon is an Xbox which lets you record DVD-Rs from TV.

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Originally posted by dark_xinos
But me friends say that: "Xbox sucks!"

No offence intended but your friends are fan-boyish morons.

Mac the Janitor · #7 07-15-2002, 10:01 PM

Really? Is that the only difference from the original one?

Gluk Schmuck · #8 07-15-2002, 10:05 PM

That's what I heard. I think it's a bit stupid to do that. Not enough people are buying the original so what do they do? Add more useless features and increase the price. That'll work. Stupid bastards, they're going to kill the Xbox brand by associating it with shite like Tivo. That's almost as sacreligious as running the Atari brand into the ground, which is exactly what infograms are doing.

MojoMan220 · #9 07-15-2002, 10:58 PM

I know more about XBOX, PS2, and Gamecube then anyone else(probably not true), so take my word on the following.

Gamecube: Gamecube's line up is mostly made up of games for a young audience and a lot of long running first party titles with familiar mascots, including Mario, Zelda, Star Fox, etc. Nintendo has had a long backround with games and consoles, so you should be gettng your money's worth. Gamecube is small, portable, and affordable($150). Gamecube came out a couple months ago, so should be here for a long time.

Current Rating: *** Future Rating: ****

Playstation 2: Plastation 2's line up is quite varied with a lot of developers behind games like Metal Gear Solid 2, Grand Theft Auto 3, Jak and Daxter, etc. Sony joined the console era with the original Playstation in 1995, which was a big success among consoles; The Playstation 2 seems to be following in its footsteps. Playstation 2 is sleek and costs $50 more then Gamecube. The Playstation 2 has been out for quite awhile, with Playstaion 3 around the corner it might not be smart to buy it so late into the race.

Current Rating: ***** Future Rating: ***

XBOX: XBOX's line up is made up of a good variety of games such as Halo, DOA3, Munch's Oddysee, etc. XBOX is a newcomer into the console industry; its had a good start so far with help from the mega-hit Halo and looks to have a good future. XBOX is big, but for a good reason; it is the most powerful of the three systems, wit superior graphics and a hard drive. XBOX costs as much as Playstation 2 does. At the moment XBOX is good but I think it will be even better in the near future with the addition of online gaming.

Current Rating: **** Future Rating: *****

Current winner: Playstation 2 : Future winner: XBOX

*The ratings are purely my opinion.

Edo · #10 07-16-2002, 12:24 AM

Once I heard all the new Odd games were coming to X-Box, and got over an unhealthy loyalty to PS2, I knew I had to get one. Besides, free sno-cones are a rather good job benefit for a 14-year-old.

Gluk Schmuck · #11 07-16-2002, 09:01 AM

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Originally posted by MojoMan220
Gamecube's line up is mostly made up of games for a young audience

*ahem* Have you heard of Edge forums? Most people there are adults and almost all of them are drooling over Super Mario Sunshine.

quetzalcoatl · #12 07-16-2002, 11:27 AM

Halo for Pc? That's really new news for me. Last thing i've heard was that microsoft wanted to "wait a bit" (I take "wait a bit" as a couple of years) before Halo comes out. Really hope you're right Gluk Schmuck.
But Munch's still on Xbox, somebody who knows if it's gonna come out on PC?
If munch's coming out for Pc, I'll *almost* hug munch.

LuxoJr · #13 07-16-2002, 12:43 PM

Halo's not getting its cross platform PC-MAC release until 2003. Rargh!

Gluk Schmuck · #14 07-16-2002, 01:11 PM

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Originally posted by quetzalcoatl
1. Halo for Pc? That's really new news for me. Last thing i've heard was that microsoft wanted to "wait a bit" (I take "wait a bit" as a couple of years) before Halo comes out.

2. Really hope you're right Gluk Schmuck.

3. But Munch's still on Xbox, somebody who knows if it's gonna come out on PC?

1. I'm not sure but I think it's coming 2003 or something? It's also coming to Mac.

2. Am I ever wrong?

3. I know there's going to be a substandard semi-port to the GBA. (I still can't belive a good port of Munch's Oddysee could be made to the GBA). If Munch's Oddyee is anything to go by, there's really no point waiting for the other games. They'll only sell-out and go even more mass-market with the future installments anyway.

{I've just had a thought. I wonder if I sold MO and PGR, maybe I could afford a GC on Thurday... Hmm...

I've just checked the possibility in my accounts spreadsheet and I'm happy.}

LuxoJr · #15 07-16-2002, 01:15 PM

I'd say the Gamecube is worth getting just for that Godzilla fighting game. If it's half as good as it looks, and you get to play Gamerra, I'd sell my video card for one of those consoles.

They better have great sound bytes of screaming Japanese pedestrians.

Gluk Schmuck · #16 07-16-2002, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by LuxoJr
I'd say the Gamecube is worth getting just for that Godzilla fighting game. If it's half as good as it looks, and you get to play Gamerra, I'd sell my video card for one of those consoles.

They better have great sound bytes of screaming Japanese pedestrians.

I haven't heard of that.

I'd say it's going to be worth getting if only for a Jap/US Sunshine and a Freeloader.

dark_xinos · #17 07-16-2002, 02:47 PM

Well, as my "fan-boyish moron" friends say... These Exclusives never hold.

The creators of Halo have realised that PC rules!

HA HA! Say what you want. It will only be a untrue defence of your precios consol!

Mac the Janitor · #18 07-16-2002, 03:23 PM

Umm...actually...

Xbox, technically, is a PC.

Except it is designed specifically to play games.

So Xbox's games will be far greater than PC, because it takes all of the room usually used for Internet, word processing and downloading programs and uses it to play games.

So, actually, they realized that even though Xbox is way better than PC, they would get a lot more money if they made it for PC, too.

Gluk Schmuck · #19 07-16-2002, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by dark_xinos
1. Well, as my "fan-boyish moron" friends say... These Exclusives never hold.

2. The creators of Halo have realised that PC rules!

3. HA HA! Say what you want. It will only be a untrue defence of your precios consol!

1. I know there aren't many exclusives but there are certainly enough. Let me guess, your friends are casual gamers.

2. No. I think they always had plans to release it for PC and Mac, you fanboy.

3. Urm. Right. I don't care what you think, you're a fanboy.

dark_xinos · #20 07-16-2002, 06:17 PM

Casual gamers? NO they LOVE consol games and buy games all the time... (besides Supernintendo, GB and GBA roms, wich they download). And ofcourse burn most games now a days. But they like consolls.

The Xbox graphics are allready far behind. And the system will be.

ZombieX · #21 07-16-2002, 06:19 PM

It all depends on who who you are and what you want it for...

Mac the Janitor · #22 07-16-2002, 06:43 PM

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Originally posted by dark_xinos

The Xbox graphics are allready far behind. And the system will be.

No way! It has the best graphics out of all of them! Lookie here:

GPU speeds:

Xbox: 233MHz

PS2: 147.456 MHz

GameCube: 202.6 MHz

Have you even played Halo or DOA3?

ZombieX · #23 07-16-2002, 06:45 PM

If you're after graphics, upgrade your PC.

Gluk Schmuck · #24 07-16-2002, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by dark_xinos
Casual gamers? NO they LOVE consol games and buy games all the time...

If they were hardcore gamers they wouldn't say 'Xbox sucks.' They would love good games and dislike bad games. They wouldn't dislike systems at all.

dark_xinos · #25 07-17-2002, 07:19 AM

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Originally posted by Mac the Janitor

No way! It has the best graphics out of all of them! Lookie here:

GPU speeds:

Xbox: 233MHz

PS2: 147.456 MHz

GameCube: 202.6 MHz

Have you even played Halo or DOA3?

Yeah? Compared to the consolls. BUt I dont care about that. I meant compared with computers. If you wanna argue, then speak to PC Gamer. THey are the ones saying this. And I belive them more, actualy.

Gluk Schmuck · #26 07-17-2002, 07:45 AM

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Originally posted by dark_xinos
Yeah? Compared to the consolls. BUt I dont care about that. I meant compared with computers.

A PC is fast as your wallet is stretched.

quetzalcoatl · #27 07-17-2002, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by Gluk Schmuck

1. I know there aren't many exclusives but there are certainly enough. Let me guess, your friends are casual gamers.

1. Hey! I'm one of hi's "casual" friends. But I'm certanly not casual.

Gluk Schmuck · #28 07-17-2002, 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by quetzalcoatl
1. Hey! I'm one of hi's "casual" friends. But I'm certanly not casual.

If you said that the Xbox or any other console 'sucks' then I'd say you certainly weren't a hardcore gamer.

SeaRex · #29 07-17-2002, 02:33 PM

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Originally posted by dark_xinos
If you wanna argue, then speak to PC Gamer. THey are the ones saying this. And I belive them more, actualy.

Taking the word of a company completely biased towards consoles? Wow, what a great way to form an opinion...

Jacob · #30 07-17-2002, 05:02 PM

I just got an X-Box today wuth 'Blood Omen 2'. Although the X-Box is immensly big it is worth getting (I think) BO2 is a good game to get with it also.