X Box vs PS2 vs GameCube vs PC
Monday, May 19, 2003 by kona0197 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
I figured to start another "vs" thread because the last one was fun! 
So...
1) What is your favorite system, no matter how old?
2) What is your favorite game?
3) What would you like to own as a dream game system?
So...
1) What is your favorite system, no matter how old?
2) What is your favorite game?
3) What would you like to own as a dream game system?
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Tech-Cat
Reply #22 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:43 PM
Reply #22 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:43 PM
"I want a regular PSOne cuase my favorite game of all time is Final Fantasy 7 and 8. I want a PS2 because it plays DVD without a expensive add on like the XBox and of course, Final Fantasy 10."
I use to use PS2 as my DVD player but I eventually got sick of it and got myself a real DVD player. Brand name DVD players cost as little as $80. To me it is not a disadvantage at all that Gamecube does not function as a DVD player.
If you want to play games, use a gaming console. If you want to go online, use a computer. If you want to watch DVDs, use a DVD player.
I use to use PS2 as my DVD player but I eventually got sick of it and got myself a real DVD player. Brand name DVD players cost as little as $80. To me it is not a disadvantage at all that Gamecube does not function as a DVD player.
If you want to play games, use a gaming console. If you want to go online, use a computer. If you want to watch DVDs, use a DVD player.
Tech-Cat
Reply #23 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:46 PM
Reply #23 Monday, May 19, 2003 10:46 PM
I'm worried that this thread may be growing into a systems war thread. Let's try not to let that happen. I have seen system war threads at gaming sites and they can get quite ugly.
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craeonics
Reply #24 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 1:08 AM
Reply #24 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 1:08 AM
Starting a system war will just make people look like idiots, so we can laugh at them.
Anyhow:
1. SNES
2. Front Mission/Ogre Battle, both of which were never released in Europe, no thanks to Nintendo of Europe. @#$%!!!
3. No idea.
Currently thinking of getting either a Cube or a PS2. Think I'll go for the Gube/Zelda pack and get a PS2 later this year. Still have a stack of DreamCast titles to check out.
Anyhow:
1. SNES
2. Front Mission/Ogre Battle, both of which were never released in Europe, no thanks to Nintendo of Europe. @#$%!!!
3. No idea.
Currently thinking of getting either a Cube or a PS2. Think I'll go for the Gube/Zelda pack and get a PS2 later this year. Still have a stack of DreamCast titles to check out.
Tech-Cat
Reply #25 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 1:36 AM
Reply #25 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 1:36 AM
I guess a systems war is inevitable. Gamers tend to be very defensive of their favorite gaming system. Oh well, it will be funny to see all the "XBOX rulez and Lamecube suks" posts.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #27 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 6:31 AM
Reply #27 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 6:31 AM
I'm a UT/UT2003 fanatic and have downloaded several gig of maps and skins. A PC is a must have.
paxx
Reply #28 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 7:18 AM
Reply #28 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 7:18 AM
UT? Wazzat?
Tech Cat, we have that topic raised every few months or so, and I never saw a war or anybody upset.
Me, I just can't see spending money on a game console when I already have a PC. Too much money, plus the fact that I'd have to buy a new TV since I wouldn't want to play games on the family TV (we only have one). So, anyway, it's just a big waste when PC gaming is just as fun.
My favorites? Hum, I'd say Riven (Myst 2), followed by Diablo.
Tech Cat, we have that topic raised every few months or so, and I never saw a war or anybody upset.
Me, I just can't see spending money on a game console when I already have a PC. Too much money, plus the fact that I'd have to buy a new TV since I wouldn't want to play games on the family TV (we only have one). So, anyway, it's just a big waste when PC gaming is just as fun.
My favorites? Hum, I'd say Riven (Myst 2), followed by Diablo.
KarmaGirl
Reply #29 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:04 AM
Reply #29 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:04 AM
| Tech Cat: If you want to play games, use a gaming console. If you want to go online, use a computer. If you want to watch DVDs, use a DVD player. |
I agree with that. It's just like those all in one printers (fax, copy, print..) They seem like a good idea at the time, but there are always issues with them.
KarmaGirl
Reply #30 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:07 AM
Reply #30 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 10:07 AM
| Me, I just can't see spending money on a game console when I already have a PC. |
You can't play a lot of the games that are available on console on a PC, though (like Zelda). We only have one TV, but we really don't watch that much TV, anyway. Playing games on the console allows multiple people to play or help with a game.
Playing multiple people on Nascar wouldn't happen on a PC. On a console it's just downright hilarious!
Asimo
Reply #31 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 11:05 AM
Reply #31 Tuesday, May 20, 2003 11:05 AM
1) Xbox & PC (tie)
2) Ultima V, Halo, Gothic, Morrowind, Zelda, Red Alert... (too many)
3) Xbox 2
First off, let me just say that the only major market that the Xbox is not selling well is Japan. It is the clear #2 in the US, Europe, and Australia. Worldwide it is recognized as the #2 console. With that said, the company with the best track record for quality, first party titles is Nintendo. The history that Nintendo has within the game industry is so legendary that in our lifetime they will always be mentioned at some point in any given “console” discussion.
But, that does not change the fact that the Xbox provides one of the best all-around gaming experiences available to date. I love my PC, and I love gaming on my PC, but I’ve pulled out more hair than I care to mention wrestling with anomalies from game to game to game on the PC. This game works great, pop in another and you could be looking at a whole different story. Hmmm, black screen but I can hear sound? Drivers… off to the web I go to track the issue down, when all the while all I wanted to do was pop in a game and play. There’s no arguing that the PC is the most versatile gaming device, but when I want to play a game, more and more I find myself going to the Xbox first because I know that I’ll be playing the game in under a minute.
Throwing Xbox Live into the mix makes it that much sweeter. Over the weekend five of us tried to get a Counter Strike session going on the PC. Two guys could find the game and three couldn’t. After nearly an hour we got to the point where four of us could actually play, but at that point one had to take off, so it was three of us. This was all done via online, phones, and IM sessions… Ugh… When I want to play against someone with Xbox Live I’m doing so in about two minutes. I’m not saying that this is a superior experience over the PC, but its leaps and bounds friendlier for folks who are less “technical” but want to game with others, and convenience is a big part of any given gaming experience.
Over the years the PC has provided me with loads of epic games, and when I say PC I’m including my ol’ Commodore 64 in there too. But fast forward to 2003 and the Xbox is proving itself to be an all around killer gaming experience, and it developers are putting loads of “PC” titles out for it to boot!
One more thing, while I have a PS2 also, I have to say that quantity does not mean quality. Of the bazillion titles that are available there, the ratio of “killer” games is still the same as the Xbox and the GC. There may be 1000s’ of more games available, but there are still only a handful of “must play” titles, just like the Xbox, GC, and PC.
2) Ultima V, Halo, Gothic, Morrowind, Zelda, Red Alert... (too many)
3) Xbox 2
First off, let me just say that the only major market that the Xbox is not selling well is Japan. It is the clear #2 in the US, Europe, and Australia. Worldwide it is recognized as the #2 console. With that said, the company with the best track record for quality, first party titles is Nintendo. The history that Nintendo has within the game industry is so legendary that in our lifetime they will always be mentioned at some point in any given “console” discussion.
But, that does not change the fact that the Xbox provides one of the best all-around gaming experiences available to date. I love my PC, and I love gaming on my PC, but I’ve pulled out more hair than I care to mention wrestling with anomalies from game to game to game on the PC. This game works great, pop in another and you could be looking at a whole different story. Hmmm, black screen but I can hear sound? Drivers… off to the web I go to track the issue down, when all the while all I wanted to do was pop in a game and play. There’s no arguing that the PC is the most versatile gaming device, but when I want to play a game, more and more I find myself going to the Xbox first because I know that I’ll be playing the game in under a minute.
Throwing Xbox Live into the mix makes it that much sweeter. Over the weekend five of us tried to get a Counter Strike session going on the PC. Two guys could find the game and three couldn’t. After nearly an hour we got to the point where four of us could actually play, but at that point one had to take off, so it was three of us. This was all done via online, phones, and IM sessions… Ugh… When I want to play against someone with Xbox Live I’m doing so in about two minutes. I’m not saying that this is a superior experience over the PC, but its leaps and bounds friendlier for folks who are less “technical” but want to game with others, and convenience is a big part of any given gaming experience.
Over the years the PC has provided me with loads of epic games, and when I say PC I’m including my ol’ Commodore 64 in there too. But fast forward to 2003 and the Xbox is proving itself to be an all around killer gaming experience, and it developers are putting loads of “PC” titles out for it to boot!
One more thing, while I have a PS2 also, I have to say that quantity does not mean quality. Of the bazillion titles that are available there, the ratio of “killer” games is still the same as the Xbox and the GC. There may be 1000s’ of more games available, but there are still only a handful of “must play” titles, just like the Xbox, GC, and PC.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #34 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 1:42 AM
Reply #34 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 1:42 AM
I see Nvidia are using the UT2003 (UnrealTournament 2003) Antalus flyby to test their drivers.
For those of you with a GeForce the 44.03 drivers now out and offer a 30% increase in performance
For those of you with a GeForce the 44.03 drivers now out and offer a 30% increase in performance
Tech-Cat
Reply #35 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 2:20 AM
Reply #35 Wednesday, May 21, 2003 2:20 AM
For those who stated statistics on which systems are selling best globally or in certain regions, I feel that whatever is selling the most is not necessarily the best. The best system is relative to one's own preferences since each system offers something different. To me Gamecube is best because I like Nintendo brand games, I think a gaming console should only be for playing games (no DVD player, web browser, ect.), and I have no interested in online gaming which is why XBOX Live is not a factor for what is the best system to me.
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kona0197
Reply #36 Thursday, July 17, 2003 5:24 PM
Reply #36 Thursday, July 17, 2003 5:24 PM
Top 5 reasons I dislike the Gamecube:
1. Can not play DVD's
2. 3 inch cd's are easy to lose
3. Not backwards compatible
4. Price is set to high
5. Games ARE geared for kids
IMHO of course
1. Can not play DVD's
2. 3 inch cd's are easy to lose
3. Not backwards compatible
4. Price is set to high
5. Games ARE geared for kids
IMHO of course
lalfonsob
Reply #37 Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:23 PM
Reply #37 Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:23 PM
I have been watching DVDs in my PlayStation2 and haven't had a single problem, I prefer the PC for gaming platform and my favorite games is...................... DEVIL MAY CRAY FOR TH PS2!!!!!!
Wait a second: Did I say I prefer the PC as a gaming platform?
In my opinion, if a game is good, go and play it in whatever platform is available, if it just for the PS2, go and buy it, the same for other consoles. I enjoy the PC because of the resolution, the mods and online playability!
But for me, doesn't matter the platform, I just enjoy the games I play!
Somebody has a Gamecube or a Xbox for me???????
Wait a second: Did I say I prefer the PC as a gaming platform?
In my opinion, if a game is good, go and play it in whatever platform is available, if it just for the PS2, go and buy it, the same for other consoles. I enjoy the PC because of the resolution, the mods and online playability!
But for me, doesn't matter the platform, I just enjoy the games I play!
Somebody has a Gamecube or a Xbox for me???????
Tech-Cat
Reply #40 Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:49 PM
Reply #40 Thursday, July 17, 2003 6:49 PM
re: Top 5 reasons I dislike the Gamecube:
"1. Can not play DVD's"
So? Real DVD players play DVDs better anyways. It's my experience that all in one machines are crap.
"2. 3 inch cd's are easy to lose"
I have never lost a single disc. Maybe they get lost if you don't keep them in their cases or whatever form of storage you prefer to use.
"3. Not backwards compatible"
Look at the PS2. Backwards compatibility causes shortcomings. For example, PS2 has only two controller ports instead of four because the built in PS1 compatibility wouldn't be able to function properly if the hardware was totally different.
"4. Price is set to high"
Wrong. Gamecube is only $149.99. Now you can either a free game or a Game Boy Player with purchase.
"5. Games ARE geared for kids"
Not all games are. Ever heard of Resident Evil?
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"1. Can not play DVD's"
So? Real DVD players play DVDs better anyways. It's my experience that all in one machines are crap.
"2. 3 inch cd's are easy to lose"
I have never lost a single disc. Maybe they get lost if you don't keep them in their cases or whatever form of storage you prefer to use.
"3. Not backwards compatible"
Look at the PS2. Backwards compatibility causes shortcomings. For example, PS2 has only two controller ports instead of four because the built in PS1 compatibility wouldn't be able to function properly if the hardware was totally different.
"4. Price is set to high"
Wrong. Gamecube is only $149.99. Now you can either a free game or a Game Boy Player with purchase.
"5. Games ARE geared for kids"
Not all games are. Ever heard of Resident Evil?
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Reply #21 Monday, May 19, 2003 9:15 PM