Ps2 Vs. Gamecube Vs. X-box
#1
Posted 13 January 2008 - 07:46 PM
I myself picked PS2 for each, and I have all three so it isn't just because I have only one. The PS2 had a way better selection of games, and that is why I picked it for both, bar none. Yes the Gamecub had the Nintendo classics, but that's about it, and the X-Box had Halo and a good online service, but still Halo was the only good exclusive, IMO, so that's why I didn't pick it.
#2
Posted 13 January 2008 - 07:48 PM
In terms of graphics Xbox was the best, affordability GC and game selection PS2.
The PS2 is the main reason why I have fate in the PS3. I can't wait for Sony to surprise the world once again :ph34r:
#3
Posted 13 January 2008 - 07:50 PM
.eugine, on Jan 13 2008, 08:48 PM, said:
In terms of graphics Xbox was the best, affordability GC and game selection PS2.
The PS2 is the main reason why I have fate in the PS3. I can't wait for Sony to surprise the world once again :ph34r:
Best system, by that I mean, if they were all the same price, which would you have bought, but I guess that also goes by favourite. Crap I don`t know how to explain it. Just what system was the best overall. I don`t know. Take it to mean whatever you wan`t. But yes, what system was the best overall.
EDIT-Okay I kind of found a way to explain it. Say for example your favourite system was the Gamecube, because the game you liked were the Nintendo games, or party games, but you thought the PS2 was the better system because of it`s game selection, or the X-Box was the better system because of it`s online abilities, and the ability to save games, movies and songs on it.
#4
Posted 13 January 2008 - 08:03 PM
#5
Posted 13 January 2008 - 08:48 PM
watch, on Jan 13 2008, 09:03 PM, said:
That is the only reason I even bought an X-Box, was because of the mods, and well Halo. ANd not haveing to pay for X-Box live because XBC was just as good, if not better than X-Box live.
#6
Posted 13 January 2008 - 09:30 PM
The PS2 had a lot of games that I wanted (and still want), plus, the PS2 slim was the most portable and just plain looked cool.
The GameCube was the easiest to haul around though imo, and there were games that I couldn't live without (for lack of a better term), like SSBM, FE:PoR, and Paper Mario: TYD. It was also by FAR the most durable. However, I always wanted an Xbox and a PS2, an the PS2 just had the best selection.
#9
Posted 14 January 2008 - 04:36 AM
#10
Posted 14 January 2008 - 10:56 AM
#11
Posted 14 January 2008 - 11:55 AM
#12
Posted 14 January 2008 - 01:44 PM
The original xbox was underrated greatly; about 1 in 10 gamers would have had the xbox, about 3/10 would have had a GC and 6/10 would have had a PS2.
#13
Posted 14 January 2008 - 02:15 PM
#14
Posted 14 January 2008 - 03:04 PM
Spam King, on Jan 14 2008, 03:15 PM, said:
And yet now it looks like it will be the complete opisite this generation, with Nintendo coming out on top, Microsoft still in the middle, and Sony loseing. No matter how much I like Sony, it looks like the PS3 will lose this generation.
#15
Posted 14 January 2008 - 04:18 PM
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I beg to differ. Suprisingly, Xbox 360's have only doubled the amount of PS3s, and Wiis are only 2million in front of 360. But you cant really blame Nintendo for being desperate for money with the failure of the GC and all. The Wii is bollocks for games. It's all ' super party' this and ' happy fun adventure' that. 360 has none of that, it's a proper gamer machine.
#16
Posted 14 January 2008 - 04:22 PM
And the fact that Wii is winnig suprises me, and yet doesn't at the same time.
#17
Posted 14 January 2008 - 04:36 PM
Xbox > GC > PS2 > Dreamcast. I think that's it, but I'm confident the PS2 wasn't the most powerful system.
In any case, the specs weren't really superior... Most games looked good or bad depending on the developer and artistic style.
And Sony will win this generation. Mark my words ^_~
#18
Posted 14 January 2008 - 05:28 PM
Eug, you're kidding yourself there a bit. Rules of console war: You cant win twice in a row. For every great achievement, theres always a failure afterwards.
Plus PS3's dont appeal to a very wide range. They're not marketed at kids at all, as all parents arent going to want their kid having a £350 games console, they'd much rather their kid have a £150 console. There's just not much going for sony this time. The theme this time around is ' wider range of audiences' which I think the 360 accomplishes best. Yes, I know the wii has the most audiences, but the 360 remains true to the hardcore gamers, but appeals to the kiddies as well with the arcade console.
#19
Posted 14 January 2008 - 05:34 PM
Earth Dude, on Jan 14 2008, 06:28 PM, said:
Like DVD won against Laser-Disc but will get pwned by Blue-Ray.
And didn't the PS1 win against the N64. I believe it sold more, and had a GREAT selection of games. FF7-9, Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Metal Gear Solid, Sukoden, a billion other RPG's.
#20
Posted 15 January 2008 - 05:40 PM
The way I see it, is that the lower end (in power) system usually does the best. Mainly because it was designed to do EXACTLY what it's supposed to do, and since it's "slower" than you can get better quality parts for a lower price. Makeing it more reliable and cheaper.
That, and exclusives.
But I hate that Nintendo has a crapload of "Super Happy Innovative Titles." The ONLY title of that kind that I've liked (and it only slightly fits the description), is Brain Age 2 for the DS, and that's IT.
The Wii needs more than one or two decent shooters, and DEFINATELY needs some good RPG's. It already has SMG and TP for adventure/action games, though it could still use more.
The Wii is cheap with a few good titles, the 360 is more expensive with quite a few good titles, and the PS3 is STILL over-priced, with few GOOD games that aren't already available on the 360, or even Wii.
Also, Sony cares absolutely NOTHING for it's consumers. Otherwise, it would REALLY do something about the problems that arouse in it's systems, and actually ask a decent price for their merchandise.
@Skidz: The N64 had SSB, SM64, DKR, and a number of other good games. It only lacked RPG's and shooters. But, I did like the PS1.
Spam King, on Jan 14 2008, 12:15 PM, said:
GC's controller was by FAR better. It fit in your hand like a Ferrari fit's in Itally. Same goes for the Wii controller, but the 360's is a close second. The PS2's/3's controller just feels unnatural in comparison.
#21
Posted 15 January 2008 - 06:17 PM
#22
Posted 15 January 2008 - 07:45 PM
I'm not gonna include the Wii cuz it's in a different league (smaller one btw ^_~)
Dude of Wind, on Jan 15 2008, 07:40 PM, said:
And um, the PS3 has great exclusives imo. It's a matter of preference I guess...
Oh and btw, most developers are starting to focus on the PS3 then port to the 360 cuz it's easier that way, and lol, the PS3 is starting to receive more attention cuz of the HD. Like, GTA4 will perform better on the PS3 when released and UT3 can only run mods on the PS3 not 360.
Dude of Wind, on Jan 15 2008, 07:40 PM, said:
Dude of Wind, on Jan 15 2008, 07:40 PM, said:
The Wii needs more than one or two decent shooters, and DEFINATELY needs some good RPG's. It already has SMG and TP for adventure/action games, though it could still use more.
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I dunno, I think I got my fanatics from my pops cuz most of my appliances are Sony (except my PC), and they last really long dude. Sony = Durability
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Yeah, your post was way too long to reply fully... I would have taken the entire night ^___^.
#23
Posted 15 January 2008 - 07:48 PM
#25
Posted 15 January 2008 - 08:01 PM
#26
Posted 15 January 2008 - 08:02 PM
#27
Posted 15 January 2008 - 08:10 PM
Plus, I just really dislike Microsoft in gaming.
#28
Posted 15 January 2008 - 09:47 PM
#29
Posted 15 January 2008 - 09:59 PM
Skidzorz, on Jan 15 2008, 05:48 PM, said:
It's a preference, people. I personally like the 360 controller way more than the Dual Shock/Sixaxis controller. The Sixaxis controller is tiny and awkward in my hands. It's clearly made for Asian hands which I assume are small. :P
Really, 360 vs. PS3 is funny. The 360 has been around a lot longer than the PS3 in which was the last console to be released this generation. When you buy a console, you should be thinking about the exclusives. The 360 has way more selection than the PS3 albeit it might not have a variety. Rofl. What does the PS3 have as far as exclusives? It has Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Ratchet and Clank, and Heavenly Sword. Those are the best exclusives to this date. So have fun playing your three games.
So far my favorite console has been the Wii this generation. =X
#31
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:03 PM
There's more fuel to the fire of "Sony doesn't care about their consumers". Also, Kutaragi was an asshat. Don't know about the new guy.
#33
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:13 PM
#34
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:14 PM
Anyway, um, yeah, like I mentioned in my previous post the Wii is my personal favourite currently, but I see the PS3 outpacing it soon. I see myself getting a Wii when Brawl is released.
My cousin has a PS3, and I really like it. He has Ninja Gaiden: Sigma, Resistance and the rest are sports which I do not care for, but it was really fun to play with. I found the controller to be less appealing than the DS2, but it was better than the Xbox and um, I'm indifferent to the Wii. I've only played OoTP on the Wii, so I guess I shouldn't form an opinion on it.
#35
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:15 PM
#36
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:25 PM
#37
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:49 PM
.eugine, on Jan 15 2008, 08:14 PM, said:
http://kotaku.com/gaming/sony/sony-says-wh...blem-205382.php
Exclusives should definitely be the deciding factor when you purchase a console. Did you see me saying only?
#38
Posted 15 January 2008 - 10:59 PM
.eugine, on Jan 15 2008, 05:45 PM, said:
I'm not gonna include the Wii cuz it's in a different league (smaller one btw ^_~)
The price of the PS3 is the same as an Xbox Elite, so the price point is pretty mute now... The PS3 offers more tech for the price also, so um... next point x3. Oh and blu-ray has pretty much won the HD war, so expect more people to pick up the PS3 for the hidef movie viewing.
And um, the PS3 has great exclusives imo. It's a matter of preference I guess...
Oh and btw, most developers are starting to focus on the PS3 then port to the 360 cuz it's easier that way, and lol, the PS3 is starting to receive more attention cuz of the HD. Like, GTA4 will perform better on the PS3 when released and UT3 can only run mods on the PS3 not 360.
The PS was more high-tech than the 64. But yeah, you used the safety word 'usually' lol... Nice.
The Wii is the most fun system, and my personal favourite but I see the PS3 outpacing it in everything soon.
What exactly are you talking about? ^___^
I dunno, I think I got my fanatics from my pops cuz most of my appliances are Sony (except my PC), and they last really long dude. Sony = Durability
Matter of opinion man. I think the PS2 had the best controller, and most polls point towards the PS2 in preference, but it's all a matter of opinion (and um, the larger fanbase can influence votes). I actually find the PS3 controller to fit most comfortably.
Yeah, your post was way too long to reply fully... I would have taken the entire night ^___^.
Heh, true. That'd would've taken a while. Most of things are a matter of opinion, but what I mean about Sony not caring about their consumers, and their systems haveing problems, I'm refering to the videogame market. I've got a Sony CD/DVD drive for my PC that hasn't given me any problems since it was installed, and our 5 disk DVD player has worked fine since we got it as well.
But when people complain about problems with videogame systems to them, they're treated harshly, almost as if they were insulting sony's religion or something. And the origional PS3's had quite a few problems, and the PSP's had a few as well. From my experience, Ninty's NEVER had any problems at all. When I was in an EB Games a year or so back, and they had a PS3 (the origional PS3), and a Wii. The Wii was still working from the month before (last visit), and the PS3 had apparently only been there for two weeks. The Wii was played FAR more often, yet the PS3 was broken.
I'd also like to point out that until recently, almost every VG store I entered had a broken PS3 and a working Wii on display. Heck, I've only occasionally encountered broken 360's on display, and they're famous for haveing problems. However, I'll admit, the newer PS3's are less buggy.
Fury, on Jan 15 2008, 08:11 PM, said:
Lol. Sorry, but I found that funny. Why buy a console 'just because it's powerful' or 'just because it's cheap?'. You buy it mostly for the games, and then what fits you're preference/budget. Otherwise, you're going to hate the console, and it'll be a waste of money.
#39
Posted 16 January 2008 - 03:14 PM
@ Fury-Buying a system because it's more powerfull is plain stupid. I bought the PS3 because I like the games coming ut for it, not because it is the more powerfull system. That's like buying the Dreamcast because it was powerfull, even though it sucked beyond all belief, with like 2 good exclusives.
#40
Posted 16 January 2008 - 03:20 PM
#41
Posted 16 January 2008 - 07:19 PM
#42
Posted 16 January 2008 - 07:29 PM
#43
Posted 16 January 2008 - 08:33 PM
#44
Posted 16 January 2008 - 08:36 PM
How do you base your descision? How nice it looks, what is "cool"?
#45
Posted 16 January 2008 - 08:42 PM
I'm really not getting you on the exclusives thing.
#46
Posted 16 January 2008 - 08:44 PM
Wind Dude, on Jan 16 2008, 09:42 PM, said:
I'm really not getting you on the exclusives thing.
Ya, like I got the PS3, cause ya I do like e Blu-Ray ability, and to store stuff, but the main reason was exclusives. I don't see why somebdoy would buy a Wii because it is cheaper, if they HATE Mario, Zelda, and Metroid.
#47
Posted 16 January 2008 - 09:11 PM
If Fury could justify buying consoles just for exclusives that'd be great. Which he seems to have something in mind behind that.
#48
Posted 16 January 2008 - 10:21 PM
Favorite: PS2
Better: XBox
#49
Posted 17 January 2008 - 03:19 AM
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The only console that has a large number of exclusives is the Wii since Xbox 360 and PS3 share alot of the same titles. If you were to buy a console solely on what exclusives it has, you might as well get a Wii. I bet I could look at a list of all the games on PS3 and Xbox and most likely over half the list would have the same titles. When you buy a console the games should matter(among other things) but not what exclusives it has, espically since the Wii is the only one that has any real exclusives.
#50
Posted 17 January 2008 - 06:31 AM
#51
Posted 17 January 2008 - 02:29 PM
Same goes for Gamecube, Xbox and PS2
#52
Posted 17 January 2008 - 03:09 PM
#53
Posted 17 January 2008 - 04:16 PM
Is Square maknig FF13 for 360, or are they just making other games for the 360?
#54
Posted 17 January 2008 - 04:24 PM
PS2 was the obvious king of last generation. Even myself, who only owns/played Gamecube, admits to that, and I have promised myself to buy a PS2 to play all the games I missed out on.
#55
Posted 17 January 2008 - 04:27 PM
.Hack 1-4, and the GU series 1-3
Kingdom Hearts 1-2
RPG Maker(It's a really good game)
Devil May Cry 1-3 (3 was definetly the best)
FFX
#57
Posted 18 January 2008 - 04:09 AM
#58
Posted 19 January 2008 - 03:27 PM
Me111, on Jan 19 2008, 04:15 PM, said:
The 2nd game, in my opinion, was kind of a filler game.
I would recomend the GU games over the original series any day. But it's liek playing Chrono Cross, and not palying Chrono Trigger. You can play the game just fine, but soem of the story line, you will be like "wtf" if you haven't played the original series. Well, I guess you could play even just Infection, and still understand almsot everything.
#59
Posted 19 January 2008 - 03:46 PM
Dude of Wind, on Jan 16 2008, 10:40 AM, said:
I personally think the Gamecube controller feels like a giant cookie with a banana shoved through it. The buttons have too much depth, the C stick is hard to use, there's barely anything to grab on to and the overall shape is just cumbersome when compared with the sleek, symmetrical curves of the PS2 controller, with it's grippy rubber sticks, pressure sensitive buttons and common sense design. Awesome. And don't get me started on the ogre controller.
#60
Posted 19 January 2008 - 03:48 PM
#61
Posted 19 January 2008 - 03:49 PM
Alot of websites and magazines list it in the top 3 WORST controllers of all time, sometiems first.