MarcM Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I am thinking about getting a video game system but know absolutely nothing about them. Are there any game people out there (Sue?) who can give me some advice? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 (edited) I'd wait for the PS3 (personally). If you're wanting an Xbox, why not just upgrade your current PC - it's less noisy and looks better. Xbox 360 is not all that either. I'd go with SONY anyday, damn the man that is Bill Gates! Most PS2's can get hooked up for online games and are less effort than Xbox Live, although PS3 will boast excellent connectivity systems as well as heightened graphics and less loading time. Xbox = big, ugly, green computer in a smaller box. Xbox 360 = not worth all the hype, strangely PS2 looking... PS2 = Gaming machine for cool cats and those who don't wish to make Mr Gates another million for another useless product. Based on the hardware we have in the office, we have more Xbox problems than Nintendo and Sony products put together. And most PS2 games will be forward compatible too Oh, and PS2's are cheaper too! If you are going to consider the new 360, rather wait a few weeks so all the first batch has been sold and any faults reported and ironed out for the next shipment - all those people who bought the first batch of PSP's are not happy bunnies Sleek, gaming yumminess! The new Xbox 360. Edited November 23, 2005 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I have a PS2, only acquired it recently as it was dirt cheap, and have had a few hours of quality gaming on it! Ideal as it plays DVDs as well, so my DVD player has now been moved to the bedroom. Fairly cheap games around for it at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 What games have you been playing, Foxy? I'm totally addicted to SSX3 and Haunting Ground lately, although I am halfway through most games I have (I get special deals from work ). I wish I could just play a non-work game through from start to finish, maybe I should just set up a console at my desk at work and sneak a few hours in like the WoW players do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 SSX3 here too! Goldeneye: Rogue Agent, Alias, Ford Mustang Racing and Van Helsing on the go at the moment. Money's tight this month (and probably until after Xmas), so hopefully will get some good bargains in the January sales!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Game cube . Mario rules and your too 'old' to press 6 buttons simultaneously .... ( great for the kids ) ... and we NEED the business ! Love , Nintendo , America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Mario Kart is superb, and so are the Final Fantasy GameCube exclusive games - I just find the controllers rather klunky and you lose out on the online functionality. The disk ones are better than those hunking great cart machines though! Good choices Foxy! GoldenEye is one of the ones we spend quite a few breaks on at the Pods. SS3 is really briliant and anyone can have fun playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I have a Gamecube too....Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman14141414 Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 I would for the PS3 to come out, since it's going to be amazing, even though it's going to be a bit pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Thank you for the quick responses. I think I may go with the Sony if I still have the desire in a few weeks. I like Medal of Honor on my pc, but would like a bigger screen. I like the WW2 1st person shooter games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 My friend has an X-Box, and it isn't very good. It's just like a computer, in that it freezes constantly, and doesn't work very often. Also, the controller is big and uncomfortable to hold. But I've never played a Playstation, so I can't compare the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth-Angel Posted November 24, 2005 Report Share Posted November 24, 2005 That's true, you can't compare them as PS leaves Xbox in the dust I worked on Medal of Honour, Pacific Assault. It was rather fun. I'm sure you'd love BF2 (I worked on that too ) as it is, in my opinion and many others, the best PC FPS on the market right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 My friend has an X-Box, and it isn't very good. It's just like a computer, in that it freezes constantly, and doesn't work very often. Sounds like Intellivision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 Intellivision ! Remember George Plimpton as the spokesman for it ? I had one of those ... I remember thinking it was so cool , for awhile , when it first came out as the graphics were a big step up over Atari's . But the choices of games were pretty poor ( Mattel could never get any good licenses ) , and those controllers ... ! I think they are worth big bucks to some collectors , now ,though . Thanks for the laugh , Sammy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 i had an xbox...then got bored with it...now im bored cause i sold it...BLAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyday Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 we have an xbox, but i never play it which probably means it's not that great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 You are likely best to choose a Sony PS , Marc, as the volume of games , and those who'd prefer to make for it , and it's money making potential mean that you are in the green , lad , ....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCHOcatholic Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 If anybody is thinking about it...STOP NOW! Do NOT buy the xbox 360 as most of them are breaking in the first 2 weeks. They came out too early, and have too many bugs. The processors fry really fast. Just, go buy a regular xbox and an hdtv with wireless controllers...it will save time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted November 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 I think I will get a PS2. They are cheaper, have lots of games and thats the only game console that has "Guitar Hero." That looks kinda fun. I am not going to buy it till after Christmas, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Good choice Marc, I'm really pleased I got mine, it's getting used alot. My brother has rented out Fifa '06 today while he is here, and the graphics are excellent...(even though I hate football games!) I'm on the PC on WoW trying to block out the noice of cheering fans and my brothers screams and shouts as he either misses or scores... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted December 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 American football or European football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 European....he's crazy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTurtle Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Okay...Xbox vs. PS2. Personally I'd go with the Atari 2600 or NES any day...however, that's not what we're talking about. I'd go with the Xbox. I don't know...I like it more. The Xbox for me is like the "okay kids, go outside and let us play big-kid games" kind of console. And as for the PS3...looks like a George Foreman grill...does PS3 come with a grease tray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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