Nearing the end

**Opaque** · 20 Apr 2005, 12:47 PM

Dreamcast:

I too bough a Dreamcast after it had died and used ones were going for under twenty bucks. It seems like the Dreamcast is really to thank for me getting "hardcore" into gaming, but when I look back I realise that I didn't play that many games on it, and the ones I did play were all the AAA titles everyone was talking about. I have to wonder if I would have been dissapointed in it if I had bought at Launch and there gap between these titles was months, instead of just the time it took me to beat the one I was currently on. Notables: Soul Calibur, Jet Grind Radio, Crazy Taxi, MvC2, Grandia II and Skies of Arcadia.

Playstation 2:

The PS2 is without a doubt my most used system of this generation, and I own the most titles for it as well. But since online gaming has become so important to me I'm finding my self playing it less and less. Yet, whenever I do come back it's always for an amazing title that nothing on Xbox or GC can really compete with. Even though graphically it's showing it's age, and even though it's online system is horrible, I think the PS2 is still the "winner" of this generation due to it's massive library filled with more AAA titles than any other system this generation. Notables: Final Fantasy X, MGS2 and 3, Jak series, Ratchet series, Sly series, GTA series, Onimusha trilogy, Xenosaga series, Gitaroo Man, Katamari Damacy, Amplitude, Disgaea, Klonoa, Suikoden 3, God of War, Star Ocean 3 and ICO.

Xbox:

Obviously my new system of choice, I was really suprised by Microsoft's system. I bought it last, only becuase it was used, and I was really expecting it to be my least played system. At the time I didn't have live and most of Microsoft's first party offerings were complete trash, but eventually I amassed a collection of games that were not only amzingly high quality but also because of Live had near endless replay value. I think the Xbox did a great job this generation, but since it really doesn't have as many exclusive titles that I want to play as the PS2 does, I really can't give it top honers. Notables: Halo:CE, Halo 2, KOTOR, PGR2, Armed and Dangerous, Fable, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Crimson Skies and not to mention highest quality versions of multiplatform games like BG&E, Prince of Persia and Burnout 3.

Gamecube:

The GC, like the Kennedy's, had a lot of potential but never really did anything. I had hopes it would get it's online game together, and get some quality third party support, but obviously that never happened. The only games worth owning on it now are Nintendo games, and the good ones are in small supply. When I go to gamestores now, I can hardly stand to look at the GC section anymore; it's small in selection, and every game looks aimed at 5 year olds. Nintendo really dropped the ball, and I seriously doubt I will ever buy another one of their systems again at anything near full price. Notables: Animal Crossing, Super Mario Sunshine, Metroid Prime, Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Wario World, Super Monkey Ball, Tales of Symphonia and FF:CC.

**recon_zero** · 20 Apr 2005, 01:14 PM

Dreamcast:
Is DC considered "this gen"? i have always considered like one. Pretty much original games and such, and was killed by PS2 fanboyism. Code Veronica, and all the fighters alone are a must

PlayStation 2:
I got it this year... yeah late. Whatever, i think some games do rock, like MGS3, GTA series and others, but the console was overated i think. Winning Eleven is my game here.

X-BOX:
Don't have it. Well, the HD is a cool option, but i like it the most for *gasp* Emulator capability. This is my personal choice.

Gamecube:
I've lost faith in Nintendo, and while GC is a nice console, the lack of games and 3rd parties suck. While some Nintendo games may rock (Zeldas, Star Foxes) and it has Resident Evil 4, this GC was, underated and overated at the same time.

**dave is ok** · 20 Apr 2005, 01:17 PM

Dreamcast - Bought it really late, after the PS2 had launched sometime. I borrowed YAWA's for Shenmue and played that from cover to cover though, I really am not in love with the system. Code Veronica was amazing for it's time. I also liked that Spawn game that had the really fun 4 player versus mode. Soul Caliber was great in a group of friends. Jet Grind Radio, and the NFL 2K or 2K1, are probably my favorites for Dreamcast.

PS2 - I bought a PS2 for Silent Hill 2, it was the first next gen system I bought. I was very impressed with SH2, the GTA games, and FFX, it was all downhill after that. I remember MGS2 being a HUGE disappointment, titanic huge. And anyone that says that Silent Hill is still a good series is lying to you, damn shame, SH2 was one of the best stories for a game this generation.

Gamecube - I bought a GC for REmake. It's still one of the best looking games that exist on a console. I cant believe how much Gamecube sucks. Super Smash Brothers Melee was outstanding, Eternal Darkness was a little boring but had fresh storytelling, I actually played alot of 4-player split screen PSO, which is suprisingly fun. Nintendo actually had a good span for a bit about a year or more ago, Metroid Prime and LoZ:WW both came out within 3 or 4 months of eachother and was just what I needed to justify buying this system.

Xbox - Again, shock. We were doing alot of Halo LAN's and I got hooked, so I bought the Xbox last of all. Ninja Gaiden, Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow, NFL2K/ESPN series, Halo 2, Xbox Live, PSO with voice chat, the Tom Clancy shooters on Live, PGR2, JSRF, Shenmue 2, the Bioware RPG's, Fuck. Not even Fable could ruin the joy that the Xbox plants in my soul. I love the Xbox, the box completes me. The giant controller, the harddrive, Burnout 3 with custom soundtracks, online play, I love it all. Live is the only online gaming service for consoles, anyone that says otherwise just doesnt get it. Truly the savior of this generation.

**Joust Williams** · 20 Apr 2005, 01:22 PM

Dreamcast: bought it for Mars Matrix. Good shmups, fresh Sega games, not a ton else that I was interested in.

GBA: bought it for Mario Kart. I love the old Nintendo games, so I was willing to buy the ports of the older stuff. Other than that, it has a few really good third-party games like Astroboy, Castlevania, some underrated game slike Karnaaj, and a bunch of cartton junk.

Gamecube: bought it for Super Monkey Ball. Has my favorite racer this gen (F-Zero). Has my second favorite platformer, one of my favorite shmups...but not a whole ton of stuff.

Xbox: bought it for Project Gotham Racing. While F-Zero is the best, this system has the most good racing games. It has a few games in other genres that are really good and can't be found anywhere else (PDO, um, stuff).

PS2: bought it for Dodonpachi DOJ. The ultimate system for shmups, it also has the best platformer (Maximo), and a lot else. Best system of this generation hands-down.

PSP: bought it for Wipeout Pure. So far, 3 for 3 on being awesome ;p

**elfneedsfood** · 20 Apr 2005, 02:05 PM

Dreamcast - I bought a Dreamcast shortly after its release, and I wasn't disappointed. Notable games for me were Sonic Adventure, RE: Code Veronica, and San Francisco Rush 2049.

Gamecube - The Gamecube was the first console I bought after the Dreamcast. I thought Rogue Leader was amazing at the time. I liked Smash Bros. too, but good releases were few and far between. It was worth owning the system for REmake and RE4 though. I also enjoyed Viewtiful Joe, PN03, Eternal Darkness, and MGS: The Twin Snakes.

PS2 - I didn't buy a PS2 until NFS Hot Pursit 2 was released. The PS2 has so many games, it's hard to not find something you like. Notables for me were REZ, MGS3, Zone of the Enders 2, and God of War.

Xbox - The Xbox was the biggest surprise for me. I admit I was anti Xbox when it first came out. I didn't buy one until Orta was released. The Xbox has since become my favorite system of this generation. Notables for me are Halo, Halo 2, Doom 3, DOA: Ultimate, DOA:XBV, Ninja Gaiden, KotOR and Breakdown. Not to mention the Xbox usually has the best verison of multiplatform releases and Live.

**dakidski** · 20 Apr 2005, 02:06 PM

Is this actually what the thread creator wanted with his post? Anyways, here goes; favorite games, just on the top of my head:

Dreamcast: Space Channel 5 part 2, Samba De Amigo, Shenmue, House/Typing of the Dead, Ikaruga, Record of Lodoss War, Sega Tetris.
-R.I.P. great one.

Xbox: Dead or Alive xtreme beach Volleyball, ToeJam & Earl III, Burnout 2 (2nd. ed.), Dungeons & Dragons Heroes, Full Spectrum Warrior.
-I have grown to hate the Xbox over time and these days I mostly use it to play movies. I dont think I will be buying Xbox360.

Gamecube: Resident Evil 4, Super Monkey Ball 1+2, Metroid Prime, Warioware.
-Although it lacks releases, I still secretly love the cube... It does have the 'console-feeling' to it, which the Xbox lacks.

PS2: I got none.
-Will I ever get around to buying one? Almost did last week, but I feel its too late. Frankly I don't have room for more consoles... One of the major reasons I have never purchased it is probably because of its hefty price; It's still around 240 USD in my country.

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I don't play online btw, and I don't give a shit what other people think about my choice of games, so spare the flaming.

**Opaque** · 20 Apr 2005, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by dakidski

Xbox: Dead or Alive xtreme beach Volleyball, ToeJam & Earl III, Burnout 2 (2nd. ed.), Dungeons & Dragons Heroes, Full Spectrum Warrior.
-I have grown to hate the Xbox over time and these days I mostly use it to play movies. I dont think I will be buying Xbox360.

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I don't give a shit what other people think about my choice of games, so spare the flaming.

You know, you might not hate the Xbox so much if you didn't play almost exclusively shitty games on it. I'm not trying to flame really, but it looks like you're doing it to yourself.

Originally Posted by Joust Williams

PSP: bought it for Wipeout Pure. So far, 3 for 3 on being awesome ;p

In a conversation about this generation coming to an end you bring up a sytem that's little over one month old and really is part of the coming generation?