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rjbcar27 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:23 PM
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PS2 and X-Box, excessive?
Thinking about getting an X-Box for myself for christmas. I already have a PS2 but I've read really good things about the X-Box and it has Project Gotham Racing 2 which looks awesome.

X-box owners, any thoughts?
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:26 PM
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1. Oh, I love my XBOX!
I will be spending some of my time off with GTA III and Vice City. :D
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:26 PM
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2. I'd wait for GT4, if PGR2 plays anything like PGR1
You'll hate it, trust me.

Super arcady, no customization outside of color and auto/man trans.
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rjbcar27 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:29 PM
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3. Mmmmmmm GT4.
Can't freaking wait!
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:31 PM
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4. Here's an idea, rent an xbox for the weekend
I'll bet out some fish and chips you won't like PGR2.

It's all flash.
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rjbcar27 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:33 PM
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5. Good plan.
I'll do that and report back.

BTW, McLaren looking very strong in early tests. MP4/19 is quick out the box.
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:36 PM
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6. Not surprising, did I hear right that Montoya is going there?
Probably to replace Coulthard?
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JHB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 12:40 PM
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7. I can sum it up in 10 characters:
Halo & Halo 2

Less summed up: PS2 has more variety and a larger selection, in part due to the larger user base here and in Japan. I'm not familiar enough with the control set-up to compare.

Otherwise: X-Box. It has its online system already up and running, it has better graphics, more and more varied games are being released for it, etc. From the demo I've played, Gotham 2 looks great, but I'm not really into that kind of game enough to give you the juicy details.




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Heyo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:22 PM
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8. X-Box is a lifesaver....
There's not enough stress that could possibly build up in any 9 hour or so workday that can't be completely relaxed away by an hour or two of GTA: Vicy City. (Although that's on PS2 also so you don't need an X-Box for that)

Also looking forward to playing Medal of Honor: Rising Sun, but that I think that's on PS2 as well. (I'll finally get to use my LIVE account)

Halo 2 will be something to look forward to, though.

-Heyo
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everythingsxen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:26 PM
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10. Can we say FF 11
:evilgrin:

/drool
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everythingsxen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:25 PM
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9. My chummer has...
an X-Box, PS2 and Gamecube. Along with his bleeding edge computer.

Damn capitalist. :p
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citizen snips Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:28 PM
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11. XBOX is the best.
The graphics are lot better than PS2.
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DrWeird Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:43 PM
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14. Ah, the old graphics debate.
The old playstation was superior to the more powerful N64 and Sega systems despite having the worst graphics of the bunch. I think the same can be said about the current generation of systems, IMHO.
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nothingshocksmeanymore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:29 PM
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12. No comment except
HI AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS! :loveya:
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:33 PM
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13. We just got an xbox recently
Edited on Tue Dec-23-03 04:34 PM by proud patriot
My husband is now caught in Pirates of The Caribbean.
He likes PGR also . I'm really into Amped so far .

we don't have PS2 so I don't really have anything
to compare the xbox too .

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curse10 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:45 PM
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15. I want a PS2
we don't have any gaming systems right now, but it sure would be fun!
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:57 PM
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17. Have fun
Edited on Tue Dec-23-03 04:58 PM by proud patriot
They have some great fun games these days .
The thing I like the most is the music .
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bedtimeforbonzo Donating Member (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 04:49 PM
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16. Which has a better DVD player?
n/t
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-23-03 05:49 PM
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18. XBOX is crystal clear with 5.1 surround and HD output
with a couple add-ons. I use the DVD player a lot, although the XBOX itself is kinda noisy.
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