Why GC is more "powerful" than XBox

[Wildkat]

It's still true. You also have to consider that the GeForce 3 chipset is embedded within the Xbox motherboard. It's not like you can go and pick up a MB with it built right in.

I did, that why I listed prices for a comparable geforce3 chipset AND a motherboard.

plus, having the chipset on the board LOWERS overall cost.

my point is, the components of the xbox dont cost nearly as much as they used too.

My guess is, Microsoft is breaking even on the XBox bundle with 2 games and 2 months of free live @ 179.99.

[Master]

Splinter Cell is one of the worst looking games on the xbox.

And yet, it looks the best on Xbox. Hmmmmm.

PS: It looks great, shut it.

[Tommy Tallarico]

And the breakaway Xbox cords have got to be the dumbest console "innovation" in quite some time.

I have two dogs, and on those rare occaisions that I forget to put my Xbox controllers away, those breakaways have saved me from a few possible broken controllers and a couple of broken dogs.

[Mzo]

Couple weeks ago I was playing some Viewtiful Joe and snapped my controller up and to the right as a reflex for getting the controller cord out of the way as I tend to get it stuck on my outstretched leg. I moved my leg at the same moment to help free the cord and simultaneously knocked over a cup of water.

It was then that I remembered I was using a Wavebird and there was no cord. Nice big moment of stupidity there.

I always flick my Wavebird to get the wire out of the way.

I also try to put my hair behind my ears after it's been cut short.

[StriderKyo]

I'm curious about what games have the best graphics on each respective system, according to you guys? I'd say...

PS2: Zone of the Enders 2, Gran Turismo
GameCube: Resident Evil / Resident Evil Ø
Xbox: Splinter Cell ?? (Haven't played anything recent on Xbox since Wolfenstein...)

I think Capcom's art on the Resident Evil games is far away the most amazing thing that any video game has ever dared to approach.

I think you need to play Panzer Dragoon Orta. I feel quite comfortable saying that's the most beautiful game I've ever seen.

Jesus Christ. Is Zone of the Enders 2 going to make every list you ever post? That game, like its predecessor, sucked balls. This is coming from a big Konami fan as well. Hideo Kojima's head found its way up his ass right after the first MGS, and he sure as hell didn't have the removal surgery in time to not fuck up ZOE2.

The fact that it's a repetitive button masher has nothing to do with the fact that it's an incredibly stylish game with gorgeous visuals. Think Jessica Simpson, except as a robot with a giant erect metal penis.

[MarkRyan]

Jesus Christ. Is Zone of the Enders 2 going to make every list you ever post? That game, like its predecessor, sucked balls.

The fact that it's a repetitive button masher

I...can't...believe...my...eyes...

Yes, Zone of the Enders 2 will probably make every list I ever make that involves good video games because it is a damned masterpiece. And repetitive button masher my ass--the first game was repetitive, but still featured the best 3D combat of its time. ZoE2's combat is even better, with new skills constantly being learned as you progress through the game (and ultimately learning the most badass technique in 3D combat ever--Zero Shift). And not even Jesus could save a button masher playing that game--game is tougher than about 90% of games these days and requires a lot of concentration, especially in later levels.

[burgundy]

I have two dogs, and on those rare occaisions that I forget to put my Xbox controllers away, those breakaways have saved me from a few possible broken controllers and a couple of broken dogs.

I'm all about keeping dogs intact. I just think the same revolutionary breakaway technology should have been applied to the end of the cord that goes right into the port. I have yet to hear a single good reason why the cord has to break away in the middle rather than the end.

[MarkRyan]

I just think the same revolutionary breakaway technology should have been applied to the end of the cord that goes right into the port. I have yet to hear a single good reason why the cord has to break away in the middle rather than the end.

Preach on, brother. This is exactly why the "breakaway cord" is so retarded--it's completely and utterly useless (not to mention that the breakaway part has tiny, bendable pins that suck balls). The Dreamcast had about the perfect resistence for its controller plugs--I've had siblings and animals trip over the cords numerous times, and the plugs just fly out, system stays where it is.

PlayStation, on the other hand, could definitely use a change (though even if they had wanted to, they stuck with backward compatibility). Years ago, I had cousins trip over my PlayStation cords, bringing the system down on my dad's hard wood floor--sucky. I doubt GameCube cords would pull out, either.

Which brings up another interesting idea...which system is more powerful...physically. The GameCube has a nice, stout design, but I heard that an Xbox once took a .22 bullet and didn't show a mark (true story). I think with that it's obvious that this discussion is over--Xbox is truly more powerful, despite having retarded cords (though I love their length).

[Kidnemo]

I like gc.

[StriderKyo]

I...can't...believe...my...eyes...

Yes, Zone of the Enders 2 will probably make every list I ever make that involves good video games because it is a damned masterpiece. And repetitive button masher my ass--the first game was repetitive, but still featured the best 3D combat of its time. ZoE2's combat is even better, with new skills constantly being learned as you progress through the game (and ultimately learning the most badass technique in 3D combat ever--Zero Shift). And not even Jesus could save a button masher playing that game--game is tougher than about 90% of games these days and requires a lot of concentration, especially in later levels.

Don't take the button mashing thing too hard. You're talking to TNL's biggest Dynasty Warriors fan here. But seriously man, I was beating that sword attack button like Paul Ruebens home alone on a friday night. Yeah, every once in a while I had to pick something up or hold the button down for that charge attack, but that was the exception rather than the rule.