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Ive seen some really cool games for the system but Im not sure if i should spend $200+ on a system seeing as how infequently i come across such great sums of money. So can you guys(and girls) just post some reasons why YOU bought or plan to buy the system. BTW I like all types of games.
Oh BTW I havent played any games for a REALLY long time and have been out of the loop for quite some time, so please dont write me off as an idiot.
Thanks a lot.
I bought one in February because Jet Set Radio Future was coming. I got a Xbox with Halo and Project Gotham Racing. Just last week I sold PGR and JSRF, but Halo was worth every penny. I'm holding on to my Xbox for Quantum Redshift, Panzer Dragoon Orta, House of the Dead 3, MGS2 Substance, Splinter Cell, Steel Battalion, and any multi-system game that looks good (Xbox will probably be the better version).
JSRF. Really the only reason I bought my XBox.
More excellent stuff is coming besides JSRF and GunValk, but if you're debating, you might want to hold out until it all comes out and you've got a great selection (early next year). After the holiday season you can probably also find better deals and the such as well.
So far I have had Halo(still own) This game is the shit. I dont care what anyone says. Jet Set(still own) its rather overrated but still a good game. And Morrowind(still own) also overrated. The battles systems makes the game very unfun but many people love it so dont listen to me on that one.
i've had other games but I still go back to Halo. I'm not really sure as to why I keep the other 2 games. But Halo is it.
Other worthwhile games I have played that seen worthy are-
DOA3
Rallisport
Project Gothem
Blood Omen 2
Quantum Redshift
Max Payne
Dead to Rights
I'm missing others, I just cant think of em right now.
Otherwise I'm just kinda waiting around for Unreal Championship, Splinter Cell, Mech Assault, Ninja Gaiden, Panzer Dragoon, Brute Force and Ghost Recon. I cant wait for Xbox live.
Oh, Halo 2 is already my game of 2003 :D jk
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JSRF. Really the only reason I bought my XBox.
Other than that, Gun Valkyrie, Halo, and Morrowind are all good. Also, if you like the THPS games, I'd reccomend picking up one of them if you can find one for cheap. The custom soundtrack makes the game so much more playable...no more listening to music that I hate!!!
The custom soundtrack makes the game so much more playable...no more listening to music that I hate!!!
I thought Tony Hawk didn't have that. Maybe I'm thinking of Crazy Taxi. If its true, then my interest in TH4 has doubled.
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BIG AMERICAN PARTY!
Just remember how bad it's doing in Japan now. That's a big factor.
I think the first thing that needs to be asked is what type of games do you like? Listing a bunch of games I think are good won't help you out in the slightest, because you might not be into them.
Since I don't work for MS, I won't "sell you" on XBox. You know your tastes and if that's available on XBox, then I'll simply say "Why not?"
The X-Box has quickly become my 'game system of choice' and here are some of the reasons:
The PS2 has the best full catalog of games (because of it's head start of a year) and includes many must plays like Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 3, Devil May Cry, Final Fantasy, etc...) but the graphics are not the same caliber as the XBox. I will not buy games made for multiple consoles for the PS2 because the graphics are typically the worst on the PS2. Upcoming games exclusive to the PS2 include: Contra: Shattered Soldier, Ratchet & Clank, Sly Cooper and Devil May Cry 2
The Gamecube looks great but I bought that for very specific games (Resident Evil, Metroid Prime, Zelda, Super Mario, Rogue Leader, Star Fox). Their list of upcoming games is not as full as the X-Box (even though there are some first rate games coming - the Cube is quality over quantity). I will not buy games made for multiple consoles for the Cube because the controller is not as comfortable (for me) as the X-Box S-Controller. Upcoming games exclusive to the Cube include: StarFox, Zelda, Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 0
I prefer the X-Box for the graphics and because the S-Controller feels very comfortable. The current lineup of games includes some excellent offerings:
Halo
Project Gotham Racing
Sega GT 2003
Morrowind
Munch's Oddyssey
... plus many games offfered on multiple platforms like NFL 2K3, SSX Tricky and most sports titles.
Upcoming games include:
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Blinx
Mech Assault
Brute Force
Lord of the Rings - Fellowship
Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
Splinter Cell
... and many multi-platform games like BloodRayne, Robotech, Need for Speed 2 and Vexx that should look better on the X-Box.
Slowly I am being converted from my Playstation to the X-Box and I am quite surprised and happy. The X-Box has a positive outlook right now. Some sports games, great racing games, new platform games coming out. Once the RPG's begin to roll out, the X will have it all.
This should not be taken as a slam against the other 2 systems (as I enjoy them all). Right now I just prefer the X-Box....
Hope this helps a little.
Why would YOU want to own one??
I bought my Xbox the same week JSRF came out. I thought the game really sucked compared to the original, but I could see the potential in the sytem. Rented a few more, they sucked too. Then I bought Halo and it was as good as everyone says. Later I picked up Gunalkyrie, sucked, the I got Rallisport which is a blast. Picked up Sega GT the other day. Great game, piss poor graphics. So far it's a mixed bag, but I'm still glad I got the sytem even at $300. Plus if your a Panzer Dragoon fan then it's a no brainer. Then you got Ureal coming. Oh and then there Halo 2, DOA 4, Ninja Gaiden, Project Gotham Racing 2...yeah for $200 its worth it.
Well, Its all been said before. There are some great games games on Xbox now like JSRF, HALO, GunValkirie, Buffy, DTR, Max Payne and others, and more coming soon like Orta, Ninja Gaiden, Splinter Cell and others.
I think its a great system, and usually the games that come to multiple systems, or ports of PC games, are better on Xbox.
Threads where people write out long lists of games for a system that they think you should try are lame.
If you have to ask why you'd want an Xbox, you shouldn't get one.
Reason I bought XB? Oddworld. Reason I'll stay? Oddworld. Everything else is icing.
PS2 is getting the sequel to Xenogears over here early next year, so unless you have one already, I wouldn't recommend getting an Xbox first.
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Picked up Sega GT the other day. Great game, piss poor graphics.
You really can't knock Dolby Digital IN GAME.
watch footage of panzer dragoon orta. that'll sell ya. Maybe not till 2003, but you'll still be sold eventually.
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watch footage of panzer dragoon orta. that'll sell ya. Maybe not till 2003, but you'll still be sold eventually.
Like some others have said, if you list what you like, then maybe we can help you more. Just saying you're into everything doesn't help, since if that were the case, you should just get all three. Each system has it's strenghts and flaws, so if your tastes fall xloser to those games the X-Box does best, then you should go with that. But list some games, and we'll see.
You should also go to game sites and just search through their game previews/reviews. If you like what you see, then go for it.
Happy Hunting.
Personally, I wouldn't run out to get one now, after the list of delays have been reeled off. Go to your store, take a look at the games on the shelf, and decide if you want to play any of those now, because the Box doesn't have many heavy hitters coming out this fall. Blinx looks interesting, and DoAV looks *interesting*, but those aren't really system sellers.
The xbox has alot of good games out now,but the end of this year and through next year the really good shit will start hitting the shelves for xbox.Most of which has already been mentioned on this thread,but one has'nt.DOOM 3..........As for how its doing in japan,well unless you live in japan i dont see why in the bloody hell you should give a fuck how its doing there.
Ummmm, save your money until there are enough games out for it to warrant a purchase. Also, wait until the games you want have dropped off of their 49.99 pedestal...
Since many games have already been mentioned, I'll go for the three that might not be here for a while, but when they get here, I reckon they'll make a BIG splash.
1.Preject Ego (Now known as Fable)-This looks to redefine the RPG as we know it.
2.Prehistoric: B.C.--The best graphics I've seen on a home console, but I've only seen them in magazines and online. Still, the game looks fantastic.
3.Black and White-Very popular on the PC. They are creating an entirely NEW game for the Xbox, so it plays like a console game.
Besides everything else that was mentioned--Blinx, Mech Assualt, Panzer, House of Dead 3, Ninja Gaiden, Halo 2, Brute Force, Phantam Crash, Duality, Metal Gear...the list just keeps going...
Ok, wow, thanks a lot. I am going to buy one...but in like 3 months for a few reasons. I want to wait till some more games come out and stuff, plus I have a lot of other games for DC and other systems that im looking to buy. Thanks a lot!
I REALLY want HALO, Orta, and Project Ego.
Well the new PSO is reason enough :) I had no intentions of buying PSO, but damn, Ep. 1&2!
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Whether you buy it or not isn't as important as at least playing Halo. I played the game again tonight co-op with a friend through a couple of the levels on legendary...this game is as much fun to me now as the day I first played it after waiting in the 40 degree weather for 8 hours to buy it, and then grinning like an idiot all the way home.
Blinx apparently also got a really awesome review from IGN and that's going to be in my xbox day 1. Like other people have said, you'll just have to look and see what you want. I look at the release list for the system for the rest of the year and get a huge smile thinking about how much fun alot of these games sound like. :D