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As with anything else, it comes down to what game(s) you want to play. The only online console game that has been announced that I have to play is Resident Evil Outbreak. Everything else is either meh or better on PC. Thus, I would choose the PS2. No service is worth anything without must-have games.
PS2. Not only do you not have to make any commitment to a service, but the only decent XBL game is CVS2. Oh, and ask xbl players how they enjoy 16 player DM games. Chances are they can't :p
Online gaming really isn't a big deal. The PS2 NA is great for people like me who only use online play when they're bored and no ones around to play CS on PC.
Xbox, because the network itself will get better, and by the time Halo 2 comes out, I will bet that the games will be as close to lag free as they are getting.
Both suck, but XBL has Capcom vs SNK 2. And CvsS2 online is really cool.
That's bull, Moto GP is f**king awesome, and Wolfenstein also rocks, others swear by Ghost Recon and the Sega Sports titles. Also, with the new Live pricing structure you could just try it out for one month for $5.99, not to mention there's supposed to be a free trial too.Quote:
Originally posted by Sl1p
PS2. Not only do you not have to make any commitment to a service, but the only decent XBL game is CVS2.
I can, most GP games are close to 16 players ( I've been in a game with people from the opposite coast, Canada, and the UK all at the same time ) and I just played a 16 player Wolfenstein match today - though 4 on 4 is plenty on most maps. Ask PS2 online users how much they like trying to find people they know to play without calling them or scheduling a time to meet.Quote:
Oh, and ask xbl players how they enjoy 16 player DM games. Chances are they can't
Speak for yourself, but I think Microsoft's Live service has been excecuted nicely so far, and the standard voice chat and friends list truely are building an online "community" if you will. Bottom line, unless you're dead set on playing an online title that's only on the PS2, if you have broadband you'll get the most out of Xbox Live.Quote:
Online gaming really isn't a big deal.
Have the people who are dissing on the PS2's online actually used it? You all make it sound like it's dixie cups and string compared to Live.
And Sl1p's right. Trying to play a 16 player deathmatch (DM for short - he wasn't talking about goddamned Moto GP) offa someone's cable modem is pure pain. What the hell are MS spending the billions of dollars on? Cuz they aren't putting up any servers for these games.
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Originally posted by Melf
Being that there is no PS2 network practically...
You can play SOCOM, Frequency and Amplitude, that ATV game, Everquest, and some sports. That's about it.
What about Auto Modelista, NFL2k3, Madden 2003? I have a DSL connection and have been thinking about getting the network adapter for my PS2, or getting the broadband adapter for the Gamecube for PSO and hopefully future titles.
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Originally posted by Melf
Do you have a router?
I have my modem connected to a router via a category 5 cable and my PC, Xbox, and PS2 connected as well.
Works fine for me. :)
Router? Why not just use a 4 port mini-hub and save the headaches and added price?
Listen to him.Quote:
Originally posted by Yoshi
As with anything else, it comes down to what game(s) you want to play.
PS2 has THPS 3 and 4 online, and because of this, and only this, I will be getting the adapter some time in the near future.
Furthermore, the new Syphon Filter's online options sound cool as hell.
I haven't played Auto Modelista, so I won't venture an opinion about it. The sports titles are on Live as well though, aren't they?Quote:
Originally posted by gamevet
What about Auto Modelista, NFL2k3, Madden 2003? I have a DSL connection and have been thinking about getting the network adapter for my PS2, or getting the broadband adapter for the Gamecube for PSO and hopefully future titles.
I got my NA because it was $14 at Wal-Mart. I've played Frequency and loved it and am thinking about Everquest (opinions?) which is $20 new at Kay-Bee. It's a cool thing to have, I just think Live is a better online experience.
That works if he's only using USB, right? I have an ethernet card and use cat. 5 cable, so the router is better for me (PC, Xbox, PS2, hepeofully GC one day).Quote:
Router? Why not just use a 4 port mini-hub and save the headaches and added price?
1) The sports titles are available on live, but EA has opted to put their support behind Sony's console, bacause of Live's setup.Quote:
Originally posted by Melf
1) The sports titles are on Live as well though, aren't they?
2)I got my NA because it was $14 at Wal-Mart. I've played Frequency and loved it and am thinking about Everquest (opinions?) which is $20 new at Kay-Bee. It's a cool thing to have, I just think Live is a better online experience.
3)That works if he's only using USB, right? I have an ethernet card and use cat. 5 cable, so the router is better for me (PC, Xbox, PS2, hepeofully GC one day).
2) Gamestop has a free trial disk of Everquest available.
3) The hub is basically a repeater. You can take one output to the P.C. and the other to your consoles.