TDMMC: VGB - Round 1 (Resident Evil 4 vs. Tennis)

[Dave Gray]

Completely off topic, but if we're going to get into a system wars contest, I'll explain what I have and why it works for me.

I started off with a Gamecube for many reasons:
1) I don't normally buy the first console to launch in a new generation (especially right away).  I didn't buy SNES for a while, PS1 was out long before I got the N64, and PS2 was already released.
2) I'm a fan(boy) of the big 4 series: Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Zelda.
3) It was cheaper than the other 2 systems.

Then, after playing XBOX, I shelled out the full price, because I had to have Halo.  ...just had to.  I couldn't believe how awesome that game was, and it was the sole reason I bought the console (I talked myself into it for a bunch of other reasons, but Halo was it.)  Plus, Gamecube makes great games, but they have crappy 3rd party support and they don't have enough variety for the kind of violent games that I like.

PS2 had the GTA series, and I considered picking up one just for that, and I had somewhat of an interest in playing the Metal Gear games.  I didn't however, want anything to do with Final Fantasy, which was a big system seller at the time.  When it was announced that XBOX and PC were getting the GTAs, I was done.

The only thing I lack is some fighting games and role playing, which I'm not really into, so it works out.  The XBOX/GameCube combo is the best for me.

[Thundergod]

Xbox whoops all those other systems hardware wise and the game quality is always better on the Xbox version. Halo is awesome. What does PS2 and GC have games wise that can match?

Too many to list,  but as a gamer I don't latch on to just ONE system.  If there are great games out there I usually get that platform to immerse myself in the goodness.  Systems like N64 and Dreamcast didn't last long for (obvious) reasons.  Which is why I never purchased them (just like Xbox).  As for Xbox,  the only reason it lives and is still living is because of Xbox live, 'cause most "good" games you find on it you can find on PS2.  Halo, multiplayer is all it has,  and,  it's nothing new (to me).  But I'm not hating on ya'll,  you gotta play with what ya got.  

[GUATARICCAN]

I too have the Gamecube and Xbox. I was thinking about buying Dead or Alive 4, I played a demo and thought it was really cool, also you can fight w/ people on line . one on one, or if they're Mexican Juan on Juan.

[GUATARICCAN]

Too many to list,  but as a gamer I don't latch on to just ONE system.  If there are great games out there I usually get that platform to immerse myself in the goodness.  Systems like N64 and Dreamcast didn't last long for (obvious) reasons.  Which is why I never purchased them (just like Xbox).  As for Xbox,  the only reason it lives and is still living is because of Xbox live, 'cause most "good" games you find on it you can find on PS2.  Halo, multiplayer is all it has,  and,  it's nothing new (to me).  But I'm not hating on ya'll,  you gotta play with what ya got. 

I feel you, but of most multi platform games out there, Xbox always has the better version. Be it GTA or SW: Battlefronts 2.  I've played both versions on PS2 and they were pratically similar but the Xbox had the edge on the graphics.

[BeefStewert]

I feel you, but of most multi platform games out there, Xbox always has the better version. Be it GTA or SW: Battlefronts 2.  I've played both versions on PS2 and they were pratically similar but the Xbox had the edge on the graphics.

Stupid question.... is it even fair to compare the capabilities of the XBOX versus the PS2?  I mean the PS2 came out an entire before the XBOX!  I would EXPECT the XBOX to have better graphics.  I expect the PS3 to trump the XBOX360 simply because they will have had a year to realign to a market that is 1 year more mature than when the 360 came out.

[Brian Fein]

Halo series... OVERRATED!   Xbox owners only game to latch on to.  Now shut up. 

Typical PS2 owners' response...   This is jealousy - its not a bad thing.

[Thundergod]

Typical PS2 owners' response... ::)  This is jealousy - its not a bad thing.

Actually I'm a PC gamer.  So I've seen the best.  Halo isn't it. (and I've played Halo)  

[Brian Fein]

Actually I'm a PC gamer.  So I've seen the best.  Halo isn't it. (and I've played Halo) 

So be it.  Its not for everyone, I guess.  I'll say that Halo on XBOX and Halo on PC are two different animals, but its all good!

[GUATARICCAN]

I doubt the PS3 will trump the 360. But, I see your point about it being out longer.

[Dave Gray]

Hey Brian,

I just saw that Resident Evil 4 is being released this week for PC.  I don't know how the port will turn out, but at least you'll be able to play it.

[Brian Fein]

Hey Brian,

I just saw that Resident Evil 4 is being released this week for PC.  I don't know how the port will turn out, but at least you'll be able to play it.

OH REALLY...

I'll have to look into that.  Thanks for the tip.