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Daemon

January 10th, 2002, 11:00 AM

Well I Got $100 from my dads work to make a asp script that emails information that you fill out from the forms. Im thinking about buying a Xbox, what do you all think about it?

I know PS2 is tight and all, but its slow and jumpy. The one thing about getting a Xbox is how good the games will be in the future and will there be alot?

With $100 towards the xbox $200 is nothing.

What do you all think?

XBOX good XBOX bad?

Gameguru

January 10th, 2002, 04:04 PM

I've got both....PS2 last year and Xbox this year. I got GTA3(PS2) and I've played it twice since I got Halo for the Xbox. There really is no comparison. Xbox all the way. The fact that there is a HD in the machine as well as a NIC means that you have a great base for online gaming without additional expense. I also LOVE the fact that you can rip CDs to the HD and listen to your own music while you play your games.

JM2¢

Daemon

January 10th, 2002, 04:48 PM

JungleMan1

January 10th, 2002, 04:59 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Gameguru:
I also LOVE the fact that you can rip CDs to the HD and listen to your own music while you play your games.<hr></blockquote>

My machine does that too and it also has a thingy where you can upgrade the graphics.

It's called a PC :D :D :D

But if it's between one and the other get XBOX i agree.

Spaceman Spiff

January 10th, 2002, 05:43 PM

You forgot to include a choice of "Who cares?", because I certainly don't... :)

FastAndFurious

January 11th, 2002, 12:52 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Gameguru:
I've got both....PS2 last year and Xbox this year. I got GTA3(PS2) and I've played it twice since I got Halo for the Xbox. There really is no comparison. Xbox all the way. The fact that there is a HD in the machine as well as a NIC means that you have a great base for online gaming without additional expense. I also LOVE the fact that you can rip CDs to the HD and listen to your own music while you play your games.

JM2¢<hr></blockquote>

That’s true, but the PS2 has the ability to put in a hdd, it just doesn’t come with one, and the PS2 has 2 usb ports and one ilink 1394 port - But even beside all that, no gaming system can beat the amount and the variety of games the PS2 offers, not only will the PS2 have more games then the xbox, but you can play any original Play Station game on it as well. The PS2 is the much better buy. good luck with what ever you go with :D

Spork

January 11th, 2002, 02:13 PM

XBox is a M$ product, I don't think I need to say anymore...

Kymera

January 11th, 2002, 02:19 PM

Too bad the PS2 cost the same as the Xbox, and the "supposed" hard drive/nic thingee is still vaporware. Of the two, the Xbox is the only one that can output 480p, 720p or 1080i for those of us with HDTVs. The Xbox can also do real-time Dolby Digital. Of the games released for both platforms, the Xbox versions are far and away the best. Take MGS2, you might have to wait a little longer for it, but the Xbox version will look better and be the full game it was intended instead of the rush job that the PS2 got. The Xbox's DVD playback is also superior to the PS2. Of the two consoles, the Xbox is the only one that you can play online with right now. Just so you know I have both consoles, and my PS2 is gathering dust. I play my DC more than my PS2 right now. As for backwards compatibility, the PS2 does next to nothing to enhance the loading speed or the graphics of the PS games. GT2 looks better on my DC than on the PS2. In short, get the Xbox, or the Gamecube if you're into Pokemon.

TheTechHandbook.com

January 11th, 2002, 04:04 PM

The two people I've know to get the XBox have returned them. I also have a friend that works at Toys R Us and they get a lot of XBox returns according to her.

I don't like that fact that the xbox is $299 with only game controller and no game from my understanding. Not to mention you have to buy a remote controll to use the dvd function of it from what I've been told. To me thats like buying a expensive car, and having to buy two back wheels, and the engine.

Microsoft I belive stated they will have 150 games out by next December. But they also said XP was the most secure OS. So who knows.

DaOnly123Kid

January 12th, 2002, 01:57 AM

I have an xbox, and my friend has a ps2, we both agree that the xbox is much better

Daemon

January 14th, 2002, 10:04 AM

Well I got a Xbox since I have 2 friends with PS2 it would be cool to have a Xbox in.

Well its fast and looks very nice. Has a NIC in it wow.

CONS:
BIG BIG BIG
heavy. Needs more games
M$ product

Other than that it rocks

Quiet Thunder

June 6th, 2002, 11:21 AM

Buy a GayCube. Yea, it's Nintendo, but they're going to have all the great games comming out. The Xbox really dosn't have anything out worth buying other than Halo, and the Xbos still has yet to take full advantage of their hardware. Maybe someday in the future, but it's definatly not worth purchasing yet. The GayCube will have all the Resident Evil games, a few new Mario games, A new StarFox, a new Metroid, Zelda series, Wrestlemanina, the full Metal Gear Solid 2, not to mention the games that are already out. It's also cheaper, meaning you can buy more games.

Can't Catch Me

June 6th, 2002, 11:27 AM

I'm really good since I haven't got caught....and I'm free entertainment.

Chris_MacMahon

June 6th, 2002, 11:39 AM

There was a link on the windrivers.com homepage yesterday, or the day before about some MIT dude hacked into an xbox, beat it's secruity settings, and is able to do other stuff with it, i just cant remeber what...
for me i'dd get the ps2, and then get the linux package to go with it...

my .02 cents

Todo

June 6th, 2002, 01:16 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> There was a link on the windrivers.com homepage yesterday, or the day before about some MIT dude hacked into an xbox, beat it's secruity settings, and is able to do other stuff with it, i just cant remeber what...
for me i'dd get the ps2, and then get the linux package to go with it...

my .02 cents

<hr /></blockquote>Here's the link about the MIT grad <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/761330.asp?0si=-" target="_blank">student</a> .. I didn't realize you could rip CD's to the HD. My roommate has an XBOX and I love it. Just now getting into Halo <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Darkstar

June 6th, 2002, 01:27 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> I don't like that fact that the xbox is $299 with only game controller and no game from my understanding. <hr /></blockquote>I thought it was $199 like the PS2.

Todo

June 6th, 2002, 02:18 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr /> quote:
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I don't like that fact that the xbox is $299 with only game controller and no game from my understanding.
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I thought it was $199 like the PS2.

<hr /></blockquote>That post was made on January 11 when the XBOX was still $299 fyi. It IS now $199 in the US

SubZero

June 6th, 2002, 07:22 PM

Moved to gaming.

cc_penguin

June 6th, 2002, 08:04 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by SubZero:
Moved to gaming.<hr /></blockquote>Six months after the topic is started it gets moved :D :D :D

EvilCabbage

June 6th, 2002, 08:44 PM

Hrmm.. I wouldnt play on an XBox if I was paid to.

Can't Catch Me

June 7th, 2002, 07:36 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by cc_penguin:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by SubZero:
Moved to gaming.<hr /></blockquote>Six months after the topic is started it gets moved :D :D :D <hr /></blockquote>That seems to be how long it may take to catch the mole! :D :D

EvilCabbage

June 7th, 2002, 10:35 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Can't Catch Me:
That seems to be how long it may take to catch the mole! :D :D <hr /></blockquote>.... yawn .... :rolleyes:

JungleMan1

June 7th, 2002, 11:07 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by EvilCabbage:
Hrmm.. I wouldnt play on an XBox if I was paid to.<hr /></blockquote>Why not? Just wondering...I can understand not wanting to buy one...hell I sure don't, but what makes you hate it that much?

EvilCabbage

June 8th, 2002, 01:09 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by JungleMan:
Why not? Just wondering...I can understand not wanting to buy one...hell I sure don't, but what makes you hate it that much?<hr /></blockquote>There are a multitude of reasons, none of which I will go into here.

DocPC

June 8th, 2002, 06:56 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by EvilCabbage:
Hrmm.. I wouldnt play on an XBox if I was paid to.<hr /></blockquote>EC, I'll give you $100.00 to come play HALO on mine..........bet that would change yer mind............... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> :p :D

EvilCabbage

June 8th, 2002, 11:12 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by *EDITED BY SOWULO*:
EC, I'll give you $100.00 to come play HALO on mine..........bet that would change yer mind............... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> :p :D <hr /></blockquote>Hrmm.. walking through the same boring environments, shooting un-imaginative bad guys, with stupid AI, while wishing that I could actually play it with a decent controller? Nah, I'll give it a miss dude <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

<img src="http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2001/20011128l.gif" alt=" - " />

GokuSS2

June 9th, 2002, 12:02 AM

Yea well .

1. PS2 linux kit rocks. What do you guys think I am using to post this message.

2. EA the third largest Video Game maker signed an exclusive deal with PS2.

3. HUGE game library. Final Fantasy, Devil May Cry, and Much More.

4. Scan Converter hooking my PS2 up to my 21" monitor. 1080 plus :D

5. 40 gig HD not a wimpy 8 like X-crap. :D

6. I can keep going but I would crash the forum if I do. :D :D :D

EvilCabbage

June 9th, 2002, 03:19 AM

Ive heard conflicting reports about the linux kit for the PS2, and honestly, I have to wonder, why bother?

As a workstation, it just isnt as capable as a basic PC, and for the price, you really cant claim its good value.

I love my PS2, but I wont tarnish my feelings for it by putting linux on it, purely for 'nerd value'.

My PC is for linux, my PS2 is for playing games.

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by GokuSS2:
Yea well .

1. PS2 linux kit rocks. What do you guys think I am using to post this message.

2. EA the third largest Video Game maker signed an exclusive deal with PS2.

3. HUGE game library. Final Fantasy, Devil May Cry, and Much More.

4. Scan Converter hooking my PS2 up to my 21" monitor. 1080 plus :D

5. 40 gig HD not a wimpy 8 like X-crap. :D

6. I can keep going but I would crash the forum if I do. :D :D :D <hr /></blockquote>