angrynorth

I know there's a few post on here relating to this subject but I really need to know is it worth spending my hard-earned on?

Got a PS2 already bit unhappy with the last game I bought, want an Xbox but can't quite push myself to buy one.

If I do get one how soon can I get on XBOX live and start playing, I thought the service didn't start for another couple of months over here.

Should I? Or am I just being greedy?

super_si

greed boy, i thought the xbox was good. Till i actually played it.

hated it tbh.

Si

swiss scooby

@Super_Si, Why didn't you like the Xbox?? May I ask you what games you had with it?

I have already 20 games with my Xbox and I really don't want to miss it.
Xbox Live (UK) should be released in March 03.

dogmaul

dunno how u cant like it mate sofar it pi55es over the ps2 imho

I have sega gt, halo, jetset radio, colin mcrae 3, project gotham, splinter cell and tony hawk 4 and think its great i havnt turned on my game cube since i got it or wanted to play on the ps2

super_si

I played the rally game in my mates 150DB Ford Ka

Didnt like the handling or the play ability

Si

dogmaul

well thats the game then not the xbox its self

super_si

But i didnt like the controlls, or interface

FERRARINUTTER

you were in a KA at the time? enough said.....try on a sofa or an armchair, much better

dogmaul

the dashboard is much better than the ps2 the pad is great well the small one is or you could just use a ps2 pad

super_si

150DB proven

dogmaul

that really does look nasty mate sorry to say but the body kit is um nasty

PiNkEyE69

IMO The Xbox urinates all over the PS2.
I have 10 XBox games and all of the are quality (would I buy anything else?)
Everyone I know has ditched their PS2's for XBox's. It's goot to go round my mates house with his 2 tv's and link cable for 8-player Halo without the need for broadband.
XBox live is a blast, it's by far the easiest and most user friendly online gaming system I've used (the Dreamcast was difficult and very slow)
And Toys R Us offer the best deals around, XBox and 5-6 games for sub £200.
Microsoft maybe losing money on the xbox through the rapid price reduction, but they'll have the marketplace in europe easily if the trend of Xbox outselling PS2's in December (due to the deals - Hmmm XBox and 3 games for £179 vs PS2 and 1 game for £179 - you decide).

angrynorth

Had no choice in the matter.

Went to Dixons and there was an offer on for £223 I got a spare Mad Catz controller, JSR and sega GT2000, Spinter Cell, WWE Smackdown, Blinx, a dvd remote and a copy of Tomorrow never dies on DVD!!!

Can't wait to have a go, let me go home!

How do I get on the XBOX live thingymajig now?

Any help on how to sign up. I'm on NTL broadband.

Cheers

Mike P

You can get onto a pre-launch programme now (open to all).

Find out more at: http://www.xbox.com/uk/live/now.htm

Jodster

According to industry stats, PS2 is still outselling Xbox 4 to 1. I have both but prefer the XBox.

I have a friend who has been offered 90 from Game for his PS2 and is now chopping it in on an XBox.

swiss scooby

I guess 4 / 1 is a little bit exagerated! Where do you get these numbers from??

Jodster

Indie Trade Magazine

Mike P

Swiss Scooby, this sort of stuff comes from sites like http://www.gamesindustry.biz , so it should be pretty reliable, at least for the UK.

Particular info about UK sales figures is at:

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content...me=ret&aid=918

marcmann

I've owned both a PS2 and an Xbox and in comparison to my PC they are both graphically appalling.

But that is just my opinion.

Marc (gets ready for flames)