DavidBrown

Don't overlook the X-box.

They've just gone live with X-Box Live which enables you to play mulitplayer games over ADSL.

If you've already got ADSL + a modem, away you go !

OK, so GT3 isn't out for the X-box, but Sega GT2002 is, and while not so beautiful, the racing is better, with smarter opponent AI

[Edited by DavidBrown - 12/2/2002 10:03:28 AM]

Imprezive

Hi ppl, im gona get me spogs a new games machine,
as above,, whats the generall opinion???,
does ps1 games work on ps2???
can you make 'back up' copies of these cd's

I have also been told that all pc cd roms
are compatible wi xbox, is this true????

I have saw both machines and ps is much nicer looking,
xbox is bigger than me video,lol, but if its better

Thanks, opinions appreciated as i must go buy
one of these machines 2moro,, dont want to get the wrong
one.
Cheers, b
B.

steve G MAN

yup you can use ps1 games with the ps2 and to be honest id go ps2 as theres games comein out for it all the time and its got the bonus of dvd player as well

unclebuck

PS2 currently has the best selection of games, the xBox is technically superior but short on games and more expensive.

Contigo

Big deal on the X-box!

X-box console with:

Splinter Cell
Halo
Championship Mgr 01/02
JSRF
Sega GT 2002

PLUS: Free 'Adrenalin' Wheel worth £39.99.

Total Price: £199.99

All at your local Toys R Us store.

marty_t3

I'd recommend the PS/2. Better quality games and more of them. I hardly ever turn on the X-box. The X-box is supposed to be a slightly better peice of hardware but the PS/2 still beats it with better software.

LG John

Just in case, huh

As far as I'm aware there isn't much, if any market for 'back up' copies for either machine yet and as before I suspect the machine would need a few minutes with a soldering iron and a local ned in order to play these 'back up' copies

marty_t3

As far as i know the chips for the PS2 are still quite expensive at around 50 quid fitted (thought they may have dropped in price a little). Not sure about prices for the x-box but i'd guess about the same.

Back-up copies are easily available for both, though there are far more for the PS2. There's a market in Edinburgh that did chipping/copies (Ingliston i think it's called) but they're temporarily closed because of some minor licencing issues at the moment My father in law can provide backup copies for both PS2 and x-box by mail, email me if you want any more info.

marty_t3

ok... so the console is supposed to be for the sprogs....

But... the deciding factor is, Gran Turismo isn't out on the X-box. Get the PS2 and a copy of Gran Turismo 3 and you'll know you made the right choice.

scoobysnacks

I agree with Marty. GT3 is still the game that swing it for me, but I'd also say the selection of games available is much bigger (especially if you count PS1 games) on the PS2 and there's more games suitable for your kids and a bigger budget range as well.
PC games don't work on the X-BOX and X-BOX games don't work on PC's by the way.

dogmaul

sega gt has that all important feature that GT lacks drag racing

There are some fantastic games out for the xbox and the possibilities arer much greater than the PS2 any day

DRUNKNORGY

Just got an xbox from curry's £198 for the console, 2 titles which come with the game and another 3 games of my choice (Harry Potter/Tony Hawkes Skateboard 4 and Splinter cell) Offers on till the end of today .
No one else would do this deal. Whats with the network game thingy How does it work ?.

sandycam

iTrader: (1)

Try a search for matrix and xbox to see the newest chip for the xbox.

muppet paster

I've a PS2 with a NEO3 chip. I was a bit which shall i go for ish, but i plumbed for a PS2 (S/H, already chipped, couple of games £100!!!!). Chuffed with it, in fact, job did!

GTB Limited

X-Box

3 reasons

1. Better graphics.
2. Better controller ergonomics.
3. No poxy memery cards just to save games.

Last one probably the biggest benefit

Boss Hogg

Is there a driving game for PS2 or X-box that uses UK circuits - I need to learn them befor I'm let loose in Stock Hatch fore real next year.....

DavidBrown

Simply plug your ADSL connection into the back of the X-box, and you're online.

You'll need to register for X-box Live though first (http://www.xbox.com/uk/live)

Early days, but some games support it already (Unreal Tournament, a motorbike game etc)

Imprezive

Guys, Brilliant, thanks for the input,
I opted for a ps2 a week or so back- and yep Marty, GT3 is
SUPERB..., well chuffed wi the graphics.

As the machine is a verion 7, the only modchip for those who r interested is a magic2, 20 odd wires or summit to weld to board,
but as electronic repair tech, this shouldnt be a prob, infact, have a few mates also wantin theirs chipped so as to play back-ups imports, import and back up dvd, and also alows back-ups of dvd vcd, to standard vhs. not bad for 60 squid ish ehh?.

Thanks again guys ( secretly wishin i opted for x-box)

Edited to add, anyone know a local ned???,

[Edited by Imprezive - 12/14/2002 11:36:26 PM]

P1Fanatic

You still need the software to go with it. Id hazard a guess that the PS2 has 5 x the amount of games the Xbox has before you even take into account the PS1 games. They may not all be blockbusters but u still have a massive range to choose from. Plus they still have exclusive title like GTA:VC (the best selling title ever AFAIK).
If you have hands like a frigging gorilla. The controls for Halo are one of the least intuitive Ive ever come across
Thats such a biggy seeing as most packs come with one already in. This also has the advantage that u can take ur memory card around to your mates with cars for Gran Turismo etc - they are smaller than a box of matches ffs.

Dont get me wrong. The Xbox is superior in terms of hardware. I just think it still has a way to go to catch up with Sony. The next gen consoles will make it a lot closer.

Simon

[Edited by P1Fanatic - 12/15/2002 8:14:46 AM]

scoob_dood

I own both, and at present the PS2 is still top of the pile for me with GT3 & Vice City.

What Si says about the controller is spot on, the standard Xbox controller is a far cry from the PS2 controller, which you have to remember is the same design as the first PS1 analogue item.

While the graphics capabilities of the Xbox are without question excellent, so far the games available do not do it justice, though I also realise this is changing as more and more titles are being released.

Vice City is clear example of the PS2's continued dominance, and Sony have grand plans for the PS2 in the coming 12 months, in addition to rumours regarding the next generation console.

I am hanging on to both consoles, as well as keeping a PC that is capable of playing games (I can't stand firts person shooting games on the consoles!)

Xbox live looks good, and I would welcome an online version of GT3 for the PS2

- Jon



[Edited by scoob_dood - 12/15/2002 10:08:28 AM]

STi-Frenchie

X-box = Microsoft. Nuff said.

P1Fanatic

Frenchie - so ur viewing scoobynet over linux or a mac eh?

scoob_dood

Probably Linux, running Mozilla/Netscape

- Jon

STi-Frenchie

Palm Pilot