Full Version: Which system is best?
Just wandering. I have a Gamecube, but the lineup is slim. I hope to get a Playstation 2 soon, but chances are i'll get one just before PS3 comes out.
I think this debate is doomed before it gets off the ground. People tend to be biased toward the system they've bought, because of the sheer financial outlay involved. It's painful to admit to yourself you've bought a stinker.
The system that has the games you want, is the best.
I want GTA, I want Silent Hill, and I want backward compatibility with my favourite PSone stuff. So to me, it's PS2.
Does'nt mean it's the best system, though.
The system that has the games you want, is the best.
I want GTA, I want Silent Hill, and I want backward compatibility with my favourite PSone stuff. So to me, it's PS2.
Does'nt mean it's the best system, though.
I don't really care for GTA, but like RPGs. I want to play Final Fantasy X, but at least I'll have Crystal Chronicles soon. On Feb. 9 
| QUOTE (Byuu94 @ Sep 15 2003, 12:26 AM) |
| I don't really care for GTA, but like RPGs. I want to play Final Fantasy X, but at least I'll have Crystal Chronicles soon. On Feb. 9 |
Don't like GTA? You're a good example to us all. We GTA fans are just closet psychopaths.
It's not me really. My parents pretty much forbid M-rated games, Manga, Anime (unless it's been edited), and R-rated movies (had to beg dad to let me see Matrix Reloaded). 
| QUOTE (Byuu94 @ Sep 15 2003, 12:54 AM) |
| It's not me really. My parents pretty much forbid M-rated games, Manga, Anime (unless it's been edited), and R-rated movies (had to beg dad to let me see Matrix Reloaded). |
What a bummer.
Still, you'll look back on it, years from now, and realise what responsible folks your parents are.
And you won't grow up twisted, like us closet psychos that play GTA.
Gamecube has the best graphics, ps2 has the best games and xbox is just plain huge.
Nintendo is the best system out there!!!! im a huge fan since the age of 2!!!
I'm not sure which has the best graphics, but I like the Xbox, I'm am patiently waiting for Halo2. Don't mind all the torture that the denizen's of Halo are getting while I wait. Oh yeah I voted for Xbox.
Oh yeah I voted for Xbox.
Gosh, I feel old. I grew up with coleco vision, and I played smurf on it. That was the best.
| QUOTE (sarkypi @ Sep 15 2003, 03:09 AM) |
| Gosh, I feel old. I grew up with coleco vision, and I played smurf on it. That was the best. |
I had the Atari VCS as a kid. I then got a Sinclair Spectrum computer (don't think that caught on in the States).
Now I feel old, too.
Well, I think I´m not really qualafied to vote here since I have neither of what is listed above (only got a PSone....), but I´m voting anyway, and I´m voting for PS2 (mainly because of FFX, but still).
I have got to get that someday....
I have got to get that someday....
There should be an all of the above option cause i am a fan of all of the systems and dont really prefer one over the other...
However, like Bloated Corpse, I am really into X Box's Halo, except I am impatiently waiting for Halo 2... Although I know that the longer the wait the better the game will be... 
However, like Bloated Corpse, I am really into X Box's Halo, except I am impatiently waiting for Halo 2...
Although I know that the longer the wait the better the game will be...
PlayStation 2 because it's the best (basically because i own one,hehe).Gamecube is a good console too with great games but sorry to X-Box.somehow i think it's the worst among the 3,besides great graphics & games like Halo and MGS:Substance.
Cufflink,i'm a GTA fan too.really too much into the game some time ago.can't wait for Onimusha 3 and MGS:Snake Eater........
Cufflink,i'm a GTA fan too.really too much into the game some time ago.can't wait for Onimusha 3 and MGS:Snake Eater........
Nothing is better than GAME CUBE .. its the best .. you can even have on line games with other people .. you only have to connect the Cube with an internet connection ..
| QUOTE (Engulf @ Sep 15 2003, 12:51 PM) |
| Cufflink,i'm a GTA fan too.really too much into the game some time ago.can't wait for Onimusha 3 and MGS:Snake Eater........ |
GTA:Vice City...what can I say?
Bought it on launch day, and despite finishing the story missions, I still pay a visit to Vice City at least once a week.
MGS:Snake Eater? I've seen the preview film. Amazing.
| QUOTE (Pious Augustus @ Sep 15 2003, 12:05 PM) |
| Although I know that the longer the wait the better the game will be... |
Bless you, Pious, you optimist, you.
You've obviously not seen the new Tomb Raider.
We've waited several ice ages for it, and though it breaks my heart to say it, it's pants. (sob)
| QUOTE (Cufflink @ Sep 15 2003, 02:13 PM) |
| Bless you, Pious, you optimist, you. You've obviously not seen the new Tomb Raider. We've waited several ice ages for it, and though it breaks my heart to say it, it's pants. (sob) |
have to agree with you cufflink.i've been waiting for Angel of Darkness since i last played TR:Chronicles (PS1),and sadly......the game's just gone all crappy
Playstation2 is the best !!!!!!!!!
Gamecube is a piece of sh*t!!!!!
| QUOTE (dementedsniper @ Sep 15 2003, 03:15 PM) |
| Playstation2 is the best !!!!!!!!! Gamecube is a piece of sh*t!!!!! |
yippies to dementedsniper!!
don't you just think it's such a big waste that Gamecube took the rest of the main Resident Evil titles away,i mean they should really stick the rest of the titles to PS2.
I am a PS2 nut. But heres my view. Even though I am a PS2 nut, that doesnt mean its the best system. Personaly I think X-box is the best system out right now. Its got those heavy hitters, such as HALO (and soon to come: HALO2) The gamecube is the 3rd best system right now. They keep making soft games, with cartoony graphics. Most people want a good shooter, or fighting game. The PS2 is 2nd. Its got good games. The Square is working for Sony. FF games are a huge hit, despite how many they have released. (Oh yeah, cant forget MGS1 and 2!) The problem with the PS2 is its not coming out with any GOOD origianal games. They keep coming out with sequals! The X-box is in 1st mostly because of HALO. HALO is a shockingly brilliant game. And with an upcoming HALO2, the other companies will have a hard time keeping up!
But overall, it comes down to this one conclusion. It doesnt matter if a system is the best or worst. You have your own personality, and you like what you like. Hell, if you like E.T. for Atari, thats your decision. It doesnt matter to you that oter people call it the worst game ever!
But overall, it comes down to this one conclusion. It doesnt matter if a system is the best or worst. You have your own personality, and you like what you like. Hell, if you like E.T. for Atari, thats your decision. It doesnt matter to you that oter people call it the worst game ever!
I'd say X Box but I used to think ps2 because once you get it chipped, install a hard drive and flash the chip you can get all the games, movies, emulators and roms you could ever want, as well as play online for free.
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Did you guys & gals know that Sony is giving Xbox GTA Vice city!!
Xbox is a piece of Sh*t also!
ps2 shold keep GTA to them selves
| QUOTE (dementedsniper @ Sep 15 2003, 11:17 PM) |
| Did you guys & gals know that Sony is giving Xbox GTA Vice city!! |
It's Rockstar who own the GTA franchise.
And if the Xbox players do get it, it's still ages after us PS2 players.
The people behind Rockstar are good businessmen. GTA won't leave Sony's machines, because of the huge, largely mature user base.
don't know about the rest...but ps2 is quiet good...
althought having had it for just over a year,,it's making wierd noises now and sometimes doesn't read the disc,,,,,
althought having had it for just over a year,,it's making wierd noises now and sometimes doesn't read the disc,,,,,
yup,agree with cufflink.the Rockstar guys just wanna expand thier business and moreover it,it wouldn't effect us PS2 owners about the game because it's really quite a long time since the actual GTA:VC was released for the PS2,so while we're looking forward to the sequel to GTA:VC,X-Box owners are looking forward to the release of GTA:VC in the console.
final say,don't sweat it dementedsniper.we're gonna have the final laugh!!
final say,don't sweat it dementedsniper.we're gonna have the final laugh!!
Dream on Fellas X Box ROX !!! 
X Box ROX !!!
| QUOTE (TheOracle @ Sep 16 2003, 11:15 AM) |
| Dream on Fellas X Box ROX !!! |
anyway,you got details about Halo 2?heard that it's double the blaster Halo has!!
Hi Engulf 
Halo 2 is going to be all that and more. The thing I am looking forward to the most is the changes that are being made with the AI. You will have full interactivity with the environment, and I mean FULL interactivity.
Halo 2 is going to be all that and more. The thing I am looking forward to the most is the changes that are being made with the AI. You will have full interactivity with the environment, and I mean FULL interactivity.
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| But overall, it comes down to this one conclusion. It doesnt matter if a system is the best or worst. You have your own personality, and you like what you like. Hell, if you like E.T. for Atari, thats your decision. It doesnt matter to you that oter people call it the worst game ever! |
Well said Mr. Salt! Upon reading each post, it really becomes more obvious that it is more of a personal preference type of thing. However, what I dont understand is why so much animosity toward X Box? its a great system, as with all the others listed, each system has something different about it that, personally, I find it impossible to choose one over the other...
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| Halo 2 is going to be all that and more. The thing I am looking forward to the most is the changes that are being made with the AI.You will have full interactivity with the environment, and I mean FULL interactivity. |
Oh yeah! I cant wait!!!
Hey Oracle, do you happen to know if there is going to be a 4 player co-op mode?
| QUOTE (TheOracle @ Sep 16 2003, 12:03 PM) |
| Hi Engulf Halo 2 is going to be all that and more. The thing I am looking forward to the most is the changes that are being made with the AI. You will have full interactivity with the environment, and I mean FULL interactivity. |
that's just.....fantastic!!! 
*thinks judging which system is the best on the strength of what games it has is pretty silly...if that's what you're going to do, the arguement should be which GAME is the best*
Which is the best system should probably be judged by performance, how well it's been marketed, how long it's going to LAST on the market, and (as a result) is going to continue to provide high quality games for the longest period of time.
*voted for PS2, incidentally*
Which is the best system should probably be judged by performance, how well it's been marketed, how long it's going to LAST on the market, and (as a result) is going to continue to provide high quality games for the longest period of time.
*voted for PS2, incidentally*
Has anyone seen the E3 demo of HALO2? I downloaded it on my comp. and it looks AWESOME. Thery actually had one of the people who made the game play it, so people could see what it was like. You must see it if you haven't!
I got mine off KaZaA.
| QUOTE (djdodo @ Sep 15 2003, 05:39 AM) |
| Nothing is better than GAME CUBE .. its the best .. you can even have on line games with other people .. you only have to connect the Cube with an internet connection .. |
Both PS2 and Xbox have the ability to connect to the internet as well.
I don't know if the PS2 has this ability, but you can rip your own cd's to the Xbox and use them as part of the sound tracks in some of the games.
| QUOTE (Seraphina @ Sep 16 2003, 05:30 PM) |
| *thinks judging which system is the best on the strength of what games it has is pretty silly...if that's what you're going to do, the arguement should be which GAME is the best* Which is the best system should probably be judged by performance, how well it's been marketed, how long it's going to LAST on the market, and (as a result) is going to continue to provide high quality games for the longest period of time. |
A system's performance, in both the case of PSone and PS2 has mainly been down to two factors.
The targeting of a mature as well as younger market, and secondly, the factor you dismissed. The AAA games titles available.
With Gran Turismo, GTA, the promise of a decent Tomb Raider(sob
), and MGS:Sons of Liberty, the more powerful X-Box was dead in the water before it had a chance.And as for longevity, once a machine has this large user base, it can go on for years (just look at PSone-launched in 1995).
I don't know....
Am I the only one who thinks THIS is the best system?
I configured mine for about $15,000 USD. Didn't get it though, have to buy food, pay rent, etc. Priorities suck!
Damn sexy if you ask me!
Am I the only one who thinks THIS is the best system?
I configured mine for about $15,000 USD. Didn't get it though, have to buy food, pay rent, etc. Priorities suck!
Damn sexy if you ask me!
| QUOTE (Pale_Horse @ Sep 16 2003, 08:53 PM) |
| I don't know.... Am I the only one who thinks THIS is the best system? I configured my for about $15,000 USD. Damn sexy if you ask me! |
You naughty show-off, you, Horse!
But we're talking about games consoles.
Oh, and garden sheds...must not forget the X-box.
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| Oh, and garden sheds...must not forget the X-box. |
However, despite its bulk, X-Box truly is a great system... i own all of the systems and I must admit that at times PS2 really shows its age...although i like it anyways...
by the way, i thought the console wars have long since been over? Games are the key now as Seraphina as mentioned...
OH, might I add, i am not ashamed to admit, that i was drooling when i saw that E3 demo of HALO 2...
yup,have to agree with sera and pious,let's talk about the hot games.
mmm....Winning Eleven 6 anyone??
mmm....Winning Eleven 6 anyone??
I just wish that I could play Metroid, Halo, Zelda, Devil May Cry, GTA Vice City, The upcoming Rebel Strike on one console.
The systems are all pretty good, and the graphics really are too close to each other to compare. (compare if that's the only reason you play video games) I forget about graphics about 5 minutes after I start playing anyway.
The systems are all pretty good, and the graphics really are too close to each other to compare. (compare if that's the only reason you play video games) I forget about graphics about 5 minutes after I start playing anyway.
Xbox gets my vote, only 'cause I have it.
Seems that PS2 has more games though.
I can't wait for Halo 2 either.
How about games to steer clear of?
Seems that PS2 has more games though.
I can't wait for Halo 2 either.
How about games to steer clear of?
The reason gamecube doesn't have lots of bloody mature games, or amazing RPGs is because many companies are biased against the cube. They have bad memories of the N64 days and consequently steer clear of gamecube. The games most ratted-on are usually better than they seem. Zelda:Wind Waker was great despite the cel-shading. (cel-da) In fact I can't imagine it any other way. The reason RE games are on the cube and not PS2, is because Hideo Kojima believes that sony makes poor quality consoles to boost sales.
| QUOTE (lil_kanga77 @ Sep 24 2003, 10:03 PM) |
| How about games to steer clear of? |
The only games that really dissapointed me were Enter the Matrix and Knights of the old Republic.
Don't get me wrong, KOTOR is a great game. I just had some loading problems that finally made me just quit playing altogether.
ATARI IS THE BEST!! I wish I hadn't sold mine!
I sold my Commodore 64 a couple of weeks back for $80 AUD
I have no idea exactally what I had - I remember it was an Atari it still worked - the controlers were origninal and they worked we had about 75 games I sold it all for $10 US! I am still kicking myself! The idiot I sold it to kept calling it a Nintendo!
| QUOTE (Byuu94 @ Sep 24 2003, 10:21 PM) |
| The reason gamecube doesn't have lots of bloody mature games, or amazing RPGs is because many companies are biased against the cube. They have bad memories of the N64 days and consequently steer clear of gamecube. The games most ratted-on are usually better than they seem. Zelda:Wind Waker was great despite the cel-shading. (cel-da) In fact I can't imagine it any other way. The reason RE games are on the cube and not PS2, is because Hideo Kojima believes that sony makes poor quality consoles to boost sales. |
so to sum everything you've stated.....you own a Gamecube right??
P.S.: Hideo Kojima's the genius behind MGS & MGS 2 & ZoE,not the RE series
| QUOTE (Anirbas @ Sep 25 2003, 05:49 AM) |
| I have no idea exactally what I had - I remember it was an Atari it still worked - the controlers were origninal and they worked we had about 75 games I sold it all for $10 US! I am still kicking myself! The idiot I sold it to kept calling it a Nintendo! |
Soul Calibur 2 is already out and the big thing is....i STILL don't have it yet!!
anyone tried it already??how's the game going??
anyone tried it already??how's the game going??
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