Jamesemt

I've been out of console gaming for a while - the DC is sat in a corner gathering dust... A relative wants to buy me a pressie for xmas, so what's the best console at the moment? GC, PS2 or XBOX??
I don't like confusing 3D games and want a console that I can get a dance mat for the missus. My all time favourite games are Crash Bandicoot, F Zero and the NES version of Super Mario Brothers (didn't like any of the other Mario releases)...

Cheers people.

Sheepsplitter

I have PS2 and XBOX and if I had to choose one to take to a desert island it would be XBOX, not that it would work without power of course :-)

ChristianR

iTrader: (1)

go for a gameboy advance, sounds like you would prefer those games.

[Edited by ChristianR - 11/19/2003 7:55:06 PM]

Jamesemt

I've got a GBA but want something to play on my rear projection telly!!

Jamesemt

I've seen quite a few Xbox systems on ebay with a different hard drive and loads of games installed - are these ok?? I realise I would lose a warranty...

ChristianR

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one for sale on here mate, look in for sale £150 with 10games.. not sure if they are originals or not.

if you do go for a chipped, make sure it has a switch to go back to the original bios, so u can play games online with xbox live (if needed).

I have both a xbox and a gamecube, and love them both I would say perhaps the gamecube is more sorted for you, has the usualy nintendo games, and they are all great

Mario Sunshine, Zelda, F-zero, Mario kart,.. also other games to consider : starwars rogue sqaud 2 (much better than #3 in my opinion), Burnout 1 or Burnout 2, Pikman etc.. some good ones out

Regarding a dance mat, one is not available for either the gc or xbox yet - it is only currently available for the ps1 and ps2.

I am not sure if a dance mat is coming out for the gc, but one is coming out for the xbox in the usa sometime in december.

[Edited by ChristianR - 11/19/2003 8:32:17 PM]

DJ Dunk

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Except this one

fatmanscooby

Mario kart rocks get the cube tho playstation is cool as well

Mogsi

Get the PS2 and a Cube and have the best of both worlds.......


PS2 = Dance Mat & Crash Bandicoot

Gamecube = FZeroGX & Mario

ChristianR

iTrader: (1)

dj dunk : And then I went onto say "I am not sure if a dance mat is coming out for the gc, but one is coming out for the xbox in the usa sometime in december."

Fair enough you can purchase a dance mat now, but the game isn't out until december.

Hanslow

Remember though, a console is for life, not just for xmas

Bumpster

I thought Stepmania was out already!? I've definately seen a game available to download (direct from their web site) but I didn't think you could get the mats yet hence I didn't take much notice.

Hobo_Jojo

defo the xbox, get it chipped then u can play all ya normal games plus u can bang on some old emulators on there and play mario from the nes on it or whatever other games

ScoobyJawa

Xbox - its a no brainer.

Cube is good as well, but mainly for the kiddie cartoony crap, main time I play it is beered up with some mates for the multi player like Monkey Ball and Beach Spikers Otherwise, sober, its xbox all the way!

scooby nutter

Ps2 is all you need

Hobo_Jojo

the xbox pisses all over the ps2, ive extensively played on both systems and xbox wins easy.

messiah

depends on what games you want

The Excellent TimeSplitters2 is out on PS2 and Xbox, but seeing as the Xbox isnt getting Gran Turismo 4 or Tomb Raider, then I'm afraid its the Sony machine for me...

Hobo_Jojo

you actually like tomb raider? :\

scooby nutter

Same old,same old:yawn:
What did we ever do before the X box??

The X box isnt the answer to everyones gaming needs.Im quite interested in the Gamecube,excellent value and some classic games available.

I would never buy a X box purely on the fact that its Microsoft,and i have had many unpleasant experiances with WIndowz.
As for it Pissing over the PS2,well maybe on performance,graphics etc.But how long has the PS2 been out for now??When the New PS3 comes out it will **** over the Xbox.Its swings and roundabouts mate.

Id rather go for a good stable platform nowadays.Sony wins hands down on thatHow many PSx's were sold worldwide??
And the huge choice of games on the PS2 makes me stay.
Look in the game shop for the choice of NEW games on the xbox.

Then look at the 2ND hand games section for PS2.Yes most have been on the PS2 for 6 months or more and now just getting onto the xbox
Why should i buy a Xbox just for a few games that arnt Straight Ports over onto the box from a Pc or PS2.

And as for that Dumbass controller.Well theres another story!
(ive seen you can buy a cable where you can use a proper controller,a PS2 one,to use on Xbox)Now thats saying something :rofl:

Many Regards

Dunc

Hobo_Jojo

ps3 eh? xbox2 comes out the same time

u can use any usb controller on a chipped xbox.

Hobo_Jojo

right, thats it! im off to play on my sinclair spectrum

ScoobyJawa

So many with such blinkered narrow minded viewpoints I'm not a Microsoft lover, I'm a unix man myself, but just coz its them didn't put me off. It was the better machine with better features for me - I don't give a toss who its made by as long as I stick a game in, turn it on and it works......

[Edited by ScoobyJawa - 11/20/2003 6:15:40 PM]

ST AYE

Buy yourself a game cube and a copy of Beach Spikers

Sheepsplitter

Xbox is worth it just for the Halo experience.

Other good games:-

Project Gotham Racing
SSX3
Top Spin
CM4
Blinx
JSRF
Timesplitters 2
Ghost Recon
Enter the Matrix

Many others though.

PS2 is still good, but the graphics on the XBOX are far superior.

Hanley

There's no game on the PS2 that even comes close to Project Gotham Racing 2 or Halo imho

The PS2 was a fantastic console, but it's had its day

The X-Box is the only console worth having now and the X-Box 2 will be even better, obviously it will take time to eat into Sony's market share but that's starting to happen already as people discover the versatility of the X-Box

paulr

There's some great deals on the gamecube atm.
£99.99 incl Zelda at HMV.

super_si

Game cube at Argos with Mario cart, 2 controllers + mem card £99

Si

reas334

super_si got it right, wot a bargain!!