ramza Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 I didn't buy any of the new generation consoles as I waited for prices to drop. Now, I am considering buying one but I am not too sure about it. First of all, I can decide which console to pick: the PS2 or the Gamecube. Both have great games but that can only be found for the respective console. For example, the PS2 has some great jap RPGs (including the FF series) and some other games that you can't play on the gamecube. The latter shares some common games with PS2 (MGS, RE, etc) but has some titles that are unique such as RE0 (and I am considering buying the Mario, Sonic and Zelda Collector's editions -with all the old games from the series). I have heard that there is a chip allowing you to play GC games on your PS2, but that may be another one of those rumors. Anyway, I would appreciate it a lot if you could give me your opinion. Thanks in advance. Cheers. "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Judge Hades Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 I say neither. The next gen of consoles are going to be released this year and buy a new console of the current gen would be a wasteof money since as soon as the next gen is out support of the current gen will drop like a hammer.
jaguars4ever Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 For example, the PS2 has some great jap RPGs That's somewhat of a paradox, my friend.
mkreku Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 There is no chip that allows you to play Gamecube games on a Playstation 2. Both consoles are so cheap by now, you could get both. The problem would then be that the new games cost almost as much as a new console.. Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
kumquatq3 Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 Depends on what you want, I suppose GC is sorta quality over quantity but since I don't play too many games nowadays (just spend wayyyyyy to much time talking about them) I love my cube
J.E. Sawyer Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 I say neither. The next gen of consoles are going to be released this year and buy a new console of the current gen would be a wasteof money since as soon as the next gen is out support of the current gen will drop like a hammer. This generation of consoles is priced very low and has a huge library of titles. The next generation will be expensive and have virtually no titles on launch. I'd say it's still very worthwhile to buy a PS2, Xbox, or GameCube. 1 twitter tyme
ramza Posted January 16, 2005 Author Posted January 16, 2005 Well, I am not sure if I will even buy any of these consoles. It's just that I really want to play some of the games that you can't find on pc: RE Code Veronica, RE0, RE4, FFXII and some others. The advantage with the PS2 is that you can chip it in order to play copies. I don't know if there is such a thing for the gamecube. "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Phosphor Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 This generation of consoles is priced very low and has a huge library of titles. The next generation will be expensive and have virtually no titles on launch. I'd say it's still very worthwhile to buy a PS2, Xbox, or GameCube. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hasn't MS said that the next XBox will be fully compatible with previous XBox titles? So when the new one launches, you'll still have access to the old library of titles?
mkreku Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 Hasn't MS said that the next XBox will be fully compatible with previous XBox titles? So when the new one launches, you'll still have access to the old library of titles? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The Xbox 2 CPU will use a multi-core processor based on IBM Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Green Lantern Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 Depends... if you a multi-genre gamer, go for PS2 -- most titles of any console. If you are a sports fan, go for the XBOX, their titles are usually enhanced over the PS2 and the network capabilities are better. I have a Game Cube but find the title selection very, very limited. Next generation machines probably won't be available until Christmas (that's about a one year wait) and the title selection at initial launch will be small. Gaming now is better than gaming later I say.
Kaftan Barlast Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 Consoles are robbing us PC users of good games and ruining games that are multi-platform. They must be stopped or put back to only making stupid actions/sports games that nobodys interested in ayway. Had a Nintendo 8bit system when I was a kid, thats as far as Ill ever go with consoles. *bitter* DISCLAIMER: Do not take what I write seriously unless it is clearly and in no uncertain terms, declared by me to be meant in a serious and non-humoristic manner. If there is no clear indication, asume the post is written in jest. This notification is meant very seriously and its purpouse is to avoid misunderstandings and the consequences thereof. Furthermore; I can not be held accountable for anything I write on these forums since the idea of taking serious responsability for my unserious actions, is an oxymoron in itself. Important: as the following sentence contains many naughty words I warn you not to read it under any circumstances; botty, knickers, wee, erogenous zone, psychiatrist, clitoris, stockings, bosom, poetry reading, dentist, fellatio and the department of agriculture. "I suppose outright stupidity and complete lack of taste could also be considered points of view. "
Darque Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 I say buy both. But definately get a Gamecube so you can enjoy the Resident Evil Series :D
213374U Posted January 16, 2005 Posted January 16, 2005 PS2 has more titles, and more variety, which IMO is the critical factor when deciding what system to buy. However I'm not such a big fan of consoles and I would recommend you spend the money in upgrading your PC or getting PC games... - When he is best, he is a little worse than a man, and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.
Darth Reven Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 I would recomend waiting for PS3,XBOX2,or Revolution(game cube 2). But if your gona get one any way i'd get the PS2.
DSLuke Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 Stick to the PC And by the light of the moon He prays for their beauty not doom
Judge Hades Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 This generation of consoles is priced very low and has a huge library of titles. The next generation will be expensive and have virtually no titles on launch. I'd say it's still very worthwhile to buy a PS2, Xbox, or GameCube. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You got a point there J.E. but he would need to get those titles that he wants quickly. I doubt that the publishers will reprint the older games once they are out of stock.
J.E. Sawyer Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 You got a point there J.E. but he would need to get those titles that he wants quickly. I doubt that the publishers will reprint the older games once they are out of stock. Sure they will. Keep in mind that Sony stopped making the original Playstation last year. Between retailers keeping big names in stock and the ease of using something like Ebay for other titles, there's no reason why you couldn't have a huge game library for a small amount of money. 1 twitter tyme
J.E. Sawyer Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 Hasn't MS said that the next XBox will be fully compatible with previous XBox titles? So when the new one launches, you'll still have access to the old library of titles? I've heard both that it will be backwards-compatible and that it will not be. In either case, he's talking about buying a console now. For the price of the next generation of systems, he could buy any two consoles now -- or any console and a large number of games. And he wouldn't have to wait six to twelve months. twitter tyme
Judge Hades Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 I have also heard that there will be 3 versions of the X-Box. One without the hard drivfe. One with the hard drive. One that is a a PC/X-Box hybrid. I don't put much stock in those rumors so we just have to see when it comes out.
Darth Reven Posted January 17, 2005 Posted January 17, 2005 I have also heard that there will be 3 versions of the X-Box. One without the hard drivfe. One with the hard drive. One that is a a PC/X-Box hybrid. I don't put much stock in those rumors so we just have to see when it comes out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The one i saw and read about in GI was a modified Mac G5.
Cantousent Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 x-box Fionavar's Holliday Wishes to all members of our online community: Happy Holidays Join the revelry at the Obsidian Plays channel:Obsidian Plays Remembering tarna, Phosphor, Metadigital, and Visceris. Drink mead heartily in the halls of Valhalla, my friends!
ShadowPaladin V1.0 Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 Get both. The back catalogue of really cheap games makes it more than worthwhile. As for the next gens, well unless you have to have one, or something comes out that you just cant pass up. It's usually best to wait for at least a year before buying a new console. I have to agree with Volourn. Bioware is pretty much dead now. Deals like this kills development studios. 478327[/snapback]
Llyranor Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 Ever consider rentals? (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it)
Sargallath Abraxium Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 ...I now have both a Gamecube (a gift) that's been sittin' 'round collection dust since Xmas and a PS2...go fer the PS2, ye won't regret it... ...WHO LUVS YA, BABY!!... A long, long time ago, but I can still remember, How the Trolling used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, I could egg on a few Trolls to "dance", And maybe we'd be happy for a while. But then Krackhead left and so did Klown; Volo and Turnip were banned, Mystake got run out o' town. Bad news on the Front Page, BIOweenia said goodbye in a heated rage. I can't remember if I cried When I heard that TORN was recently fried, But sadness touched me deep inside, The day...Black Isle died. For tarna, Visc, an' the rest o' the ol' Islanders that fell along the way
GirlGamersUnite Posted January 19, 2005 Posted January 19, 2005 generally a ps2 is better. right now im considering getting a gamecube to play RE4 and The Legend of Zelda.
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