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Just got a bigscreen tv (see DVD thread =)) and now it's time for a gaming system. I have a PS1 so still being able to play those games is a bonus. Which would you recommend and why? Number of games, quality of gameplay and graphics...let me know what you think!
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XBOX... with a rapidly growing library, not to mention some amazing quality titles right around the corner, you'll also get the only console capable of using every ounce of video power your new set can put out. It's also the only console that uses in-game dolby digital 5.1 audio. PS2 only uses it for pre-programmed cutscenes. The only catch is that you have to use the $30 "Advanced A/V Pack" to use the digital audio and s-video capabilities of the 'Box. Same with the Hi-Def pack.
If you want to see what your tv can do, Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3 (due in a couple of weeks), and Prince of Persia: Sands of Time will totally show off what you've got. Halo, while not the greatest graphics spectacular of all time, it's amazingly fun and solid, great enemy AI, and just overall fun to play. There's a reason why it still sells well! Hell, GTA3 and GTA Vice City are being released for it next month in a 2-game pack for about $50.
PS2 is a good system, don't get me wrong, but, the XBOX is definitely the best quality you can get for the money.
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these debates are pointless. Buy the system that has the games YOU WANT TO PLAY. Imean, who cares how good the games look on xbox or ps2 if you still don't enjoy them??? Rent a system and a few games, an dmake your decision based on that.
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don't go with gamecube for sure, it's mainly little kiddy games and cartoony graphics, and the controlers suck
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Greatone I care immensly. You see for about 10 years I've been heavy into PC gaming. I play counterstrike, bf1942, Quake 3, etc lots. As this has been the only way I game for so long, I need to make sure I get the best graphics, sound, and games possible to keep me entertained. Thanks for the attempted thread crapping though. 
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Which system will have Gran Turismo 4? Problem solved. 
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PS2 is what I have and it's awesome. Xbox is an awesome competitor too however. But considering the huge size of Sony's library of titles (PS1 & PS2) you'll do good to get that.
Or, you can be a superhero and buy both!
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Originally posted by bkent:
Greatone I care immensly. You see for about 10 years I've been heavy into PC gaming. I play counterstrike, bf1942, Quake 3, etc lots. As this has been the only way I game for so long, I need to make sure I get the best graphics, sound, and games possible to keep me entertained.
Thanks for the attempted thread crapping though.
PS2. The graphics on xbox are NOT that much better. As far as sound goes with a decent reciever it will split the sound coming from the optical hook-up into virtual surround sound. Which works pretty damn good. I play SOCOM on-line and I can tell where someones coming or shooting from in any direction. Also as far as game libraries go xbox will never come close to the amount of games ps2 has.
Disclaimer: I have both systems. The xbox is collecting dust and will continue to do so untill Halo 2 comes out.
Also, online gaming on ps2 is free where as xbox live you have to pay.
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From what I've heard the Xbox has much more capability then the PS2 for graphics, and that the game developers haven't taken advantage of it yet...any comments?
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xbox graphics are way better.i have ps2 and xbox and my sister has a game cube. ps2 isnt all that great compared to xbox. even dreamast was bettere than ps2 when it comes to graphics. the xbox graphics looks solid ps2 just looks horrible. only reason i even baught the ps2 was for gran turismo and grand theft aut vice city.
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