Anyone still playing the good ol' Xbox? What games are you playing?

[MillerTime2523]

With the EB B2G1 sale on Xbox games a few weeks ago, i've been stock piling xbox games, and getting back into some games i've just never played.

Right now, I'm working on Morrowind, Half-Life 2, Rainbow Six Lockdown, and i'll soon be getting back into Forza Motorsports as well. Fight Night 2004 is a great game to just pick up and play, especially with a few friends. I'm also playing some 2k5 sports games (NFL and NHL). Can't wait for ASF 2k8.

What are you all playing? Anything? Or have you guys retired your xbox?

I think right now is really a good time to own an xbox with markdowns on a good majority of awesome games. (or 360, but there are some gems that are yet to go backward compatable).

[radjago]

I have an Xbox backlog that stacks up higher than I can reach. I tend to get 2 or 3 levels into a game and move onto the next one.

[erehwon]

I haven't played my xbox in a long time. I've been working through some of my rpgs on other systems. I really need to work on my xbox backlog. I am going to be working on a xbox soon and softmodding it with xbmc.

[peteloaf]

Just dusted mine off to play Justice Leage, I've been on a Super Hero kick.

[Kaijufan]

I have my Xbox 360 hooked up to our big TV downstairs, and my original Xbox hooked up to a TV in my room, so I still play my original Xbox quite a bit.
So far this year I've played Star Wars KotOR for a second time, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb, Secret Weapons Over Normandy, Star Wars Battlefront 2, and I'm playing Buffy the Vampire Slayer Chaos Bleeds now.
I've only played one Xbox 1 game on my 360 this year, Indigo Prophecy, which was surprisingly good except for the last hour or so.

[Mechafenris]

So far, I've been playing SNK v Capcom because I have some of those neat anniversary SF controllers that fit so well with 2D fighting...

Oh, and I fire up D&D Heroes from time to time... I have been meaning to play the game again with a spellcaster... see how different it might be. I tend to gravitate towards the hack 'n Slash... so a spellcaster is a nice refreshing change... (I even avoided sorcerers in diablo...heh)

And like other folks, I've got a backlog that is frightening. :)

[supershammy]

I've no 360, so I'm working on my XBOX collection with focus. Recently modded it, so I haven't been playing XBOX games as much, but I am in the middle of Rallisport Challenge 2, Shenmue 2, Phantom Dust, JSRF, Hitman: Blood Money, and I just recently bought and beat Max Payne 2. A bunch of titles I keep going back to are Hulk: UD, Spider-Man 2, GTA:SA, MK: Shaolin Monks, DOA3, and I am officially sick of Halo 2.

[Mechafenris]

I've no 360, so I'm working on my XBOX collection with focus. Recently modded it, so I haven't been playing XBOX games as much, but I am in the middle of Rallisport Challenge 2, Shenmue 2, Phantom Dust, JSRF, Hitman: Blood Money, and I just recently bought and beat Max Payne 2. A bunch of titles I keep going back to are Hulk: UD, Spider-Man 2, GTA:SA, MK: Shaolin Monks, DOA3, and I am officially sick of Halo 2.

So how is MK:Shaolin monks? I saw it a few times at the store, but I never committed to buying it. ;)

I love Hulk: UD too... that's how games with the hulk SHOULD be done. :)

[Ruahrc]

I haven't played my xbox in a long time. I've been working through some of my rpgs on other systems. I really need to work on my xbox backlog. I am going to be working on a xbox soon and softmodding it with xbmc.

Same here. Back in the fall/winter, I worked all the way through my huge backlog of xbox games that I started and never finished or never started at all (for example the original Splinter Cell, which I bought soon after its release yet never played it until a few YEARS later!!!)

I then went out and picked up the Splinter Cell 2 and 3 because I liked the original so much, and also got Morrowind and Brothers in Arms. I started BiA but realized that I enjoy shooting games less and less now. Soon after starting BiA I opened back up my Gamecube and have not touched my xbox since. I might never play the rest of BiA or Morrowind but I am still looking forward to playing the two splinter cell titles.

I am not sure if I will get a 360 and retire the xbox, or if I will keep on the original xbox. I have a backlog of games to tackle on several systems (Gamecube, GBMicro, xbox, PC) and don't really see the need to buy more hardware when all the games I want right now I can play on my existing hardware. The situation might change when Halo 3 comes out but again buying an entire console for 1 game is a bit of a stretch. We will see.

Ruahrc

[Number83]

Sid Meier's Pirates...It's just a fun game!

[Xevious]

Right now I'm playing Area 51 on the old Xbox. I only recommend that game as a rental because its decent but nothing special.

I recently finished the Warriors and that I recommend that game wholeheartly.

There is a backlog of games I still have to go through.

[schuerm26]

I actually just bought one. With games being so cheap I really see no reason to move on to the next generation yet (aside from the Wii).

I am currently playing Chronicles of Riddick and man is it a good game.

I picked up about 15 games during the B2G1 for a total of about $100. Now I am just going to take my time playing through them.

After I am done with Riddick I think I will move on to either Armed and Dangerous or Shenmue II

The Ones I picked up were

Knights of The Old Republic I and II
Shenmue II
Scrapland
Riddick
Armed and Dangerous
Ninja Gaiden
Mechassault 2
Morrowind
Syberia
Dreamfall
Spikeout
Still Life
Shattered Union

I know I still want to pick up The Thing, Indigo Prophecy and Broken Sword The Sleeping Dragon. There are probably more but those 3 I can think of off the top of my head.

Also the more I play the original xbox, the more I think that the jump to the next generation came to quickly. Riddick still looks really really nice.

[rywateska]

I have my Xbox 360 hooked up to our big TV downstairs, and my original Xbox hooked up to a TV in my room, so I still play my original Xbox quite a bit...

Likewise on that.

One game that may have slipped under the radar, but should be a *must have* is "Spartan: Total Warrior" ...On the normal/easy setting it's a decent 10 hourish length, added on to the fact of really fun and interesting gameplay, with an awesome fight 'til you die arena multiplayer aspect! It is becoming harder and harder to find now, and I suggest you pick it up before they begin to dissapear from the shelves. All in all, great game.


Sid Meier's Pirates...It's just a fun game!

...Could not be more honest. Made even better with the fact that it will run on a 360!

[coolcolt]

I love playing Burnout 3:Takedown and Fight Night 2004. I still want a 360 but I love my xbox.

[bmachine]

I finally got around to starting GTA: San Andreas about 2 weeks ago and I've been hammering away at it when I've got free time. I know I'm about 3 years late with this observation, but it's freakin' awesome.

I also have Painkiller and Fatal Frame II to play through...and then maybe I'll upgrade to a 360.

[supershammy]

So how is MK:Shaolin monks? I saw it a few times at the store, but I never committed to buying it. ;)

I love Hulk: UD too... that's how games with the hulk SHOULD be done. :)
Shaolin Monks is totally awesome if you have a friend to play through it with. It's a wonderfully-deep yet arcadey brawler - my favorite kind. It also has a versus mode, which is pretty damn fun on levels with multiple tiers. And once you beat it, you can play through the game with Scorpion and Sub-Zero! KICK ASS!

And yeah dude, Hulk is one of the best action games I've ever played. The movelist and charging system for the attacks, holy crap!

And bmachine, you couldn't be more right. I've got something like 100 hours collectively on my save...

[alongx]

I use mine primarily for XBMC functionality these days, but I still need to play/beat Crimson Skies, Shenmue 2, and Burnout 3 and Revenge

[cruzfactor]

how much is a used xbox system from eb games?

[DiscoDuck8k]

Only recent use mine has got is from Deus Ex: Invisible War.

I still like to play that through every now and again, but there's not much else.

[Cleaner7]

I recently started buying Xbox games again after they had a good sale on campus where I picked up Psychonauts, Hulk: UD, Mercenaries (sealed!), and Otogi. Since then I've bought Panzer Dragoon Orta, Shenmue 2, Syberia, and Metal Arms: GITS. Right now my goal is to stock up on a few more to complete my collection and then I'll sell my console. My 360 takes up most of my time though.

[schuerm26]

how much is a used xbox system from eb games?

$79.99

[mang9432]

i had a tough time handling even the S-Controller after using the 360 controller for a while, it just feels huge.

[WhipSmartBanky]

I finished Sudeki a few weeks ago. (http://cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137686)

Loved it.

[supershammy]

Since someone else said it, XBMC is the absolute best part of the original XBOX.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Mainly, I've been an observer recently when I go up my one buddies house to play a game. Sure, I'll usually bring a multi player title to play through, but he always wants to know what other games I brought with me.

Recent games I've goofed around in though include:

The Guy Game(nothing says great game more than repeating the same questions through replays in the exact same order, makes it so easy to get the 'goodies')

San Andreas(though I've just mainly been popping it in to cause havoc and mayhem)

A couple others that slip my mind at this point....

But , I will tell all my fellow CAGs that if you haven't picked it up yet and can find it @ Kmart, GET PSYCHONAUTS FOR XBOX!!! It's a fun, trippy and really GREAT game.

[Swift900]

I picked up the three Prince of Persia games during the B2G1 at EB/GS in May. Since then, I've only got around to playing / beating Sands of Time. I enjoyed it, but I'm really looking forward to sitting down with the more action-oriented sequels.

I also have Indigo Prophecy and Phantom Dust still sitting around waiting to be played... :bomb:

[camelking6969]

i have been playing scarface, i freakin love it you cock-a-roches

[YoshiFan1]

I have been playing Qunatum Redshift, MLB Slugfest 2003 and Midway Arcade Treasures 3 a lot. I'll be starting MGS 2 Substance and Tony Hawk's Underground soon as I always play through those 2 games every summer

[LiveCrazy_Joe]

Since my 360 is being repaired I decided to play the original xbox. Right now I am playing Doom3. Now I know why I stopped playing this game. Its scaring the shit outta me.

Man the last save was 5-13-2005. Ah memories........

[espy605]

Hulk: UD is easily the best super hero game ever made.

But these days I've also been playing other super hero games. Justice League Heroes is kind of blah. I recently finished Marvel Ultimate Alliance which was good. I finished X-Men Legends 1 which was okay. XML2 looks much better.

Sid Meier's Pirates! is a classic, classic game.

I recently started Gladius, which is a strategy RPG/tactics kind of game. It's pretty fun and I'm looking forward to delving into it.

I've been hoping to pick up Crimson Skies brand new for $5 but I can wait. I got the demo in my XBLive kit a while ago and thought it was pretty fun.

[Slate]

I've been playing Stubbs The Zombie on my 360. I know.. I'm not playing it on the regular xbox. But Stubbs is GREAT! BraaiIIns......:drool: (:lol:)

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Right now, I'm playing through Scarface and loving every second of it. I finally picked it up thanks to the Blockbuster buy one get one sale, but wanna go back and grab Pirates from my local BB. I just wish they had a copy of the game Freedom Fighters for Xbox or PS2 on the shelf at that store, since that's the other one I want. It's only like $10 now.

I had it once, but got rid of it, since I wasn't into the strategic shooters back then, but I've since found myself very into the Rainbow Six series and want to try this again.

[Puffa469]

Since I got a 360, I only use my xbox to play non bc games. Ive been playing thru Riddick, and I finally found Kung Fu Chaos mint on the store a couple weeks ago, so Ive been playing that as well.

[darthbudge]

I have mostly been playing Halo 2 cause I am in a series of local tournaments so I need to practice but my backlog is really building.

Panzer Dragoon Orta
Shenmue 2
Rainbow Six: Lockdown
Ghost Recon 2
Burnout Revenge
The Chronicles of Riddick
Metal Arms Glitch in the System
Gladius
Splinter Cell Double Agent
All 3 Prince of Persias.
Psi Ops Mindgate Conspiracy

That is JUST ON XBOX! That doesn't include all the PC games I have backlogged so I really need to get working on those games.

[airdino23]

Now that the system is only $80, I picked up 3 more systems. The 4 screen system link is really fun.

My Xboxs are getting more play than the 360.

My buddies and I are working thru all Ghost Recons and Rainbow Six games. I picked up four copies of ever version with the B2G2. We have had all 16 in the room working together in the co-op modes.

Most people prefer the co-op games because the good players don't get to pick on the crappy players. It's all team work.

System Link Serious Sam (1 &2) and OutRun are intense Arcade style action. There is nothing like rolling in with three buds unloading rocket launchers at the same time or everyone in the same room drifting into the final corner of a race in OutRun.

Until I can afford 3 more 360s and four versions of each game, the original Xbox will continue to rule Friday nights.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

$80? Where is it $80? And.....I just nabbed 2 more games from the BOGO from BB last night. I found a near complete Sid Meier's Pirates and originally, I bought Armed & Dangerous with that. I tried getting the girl to scan the cheaper game first, to see if there IS a glitch like someone reported on, with the second game ALWAYS being 'free', but no go.

So, I eventually ended up swapping out the A&D for a copy of True Crime, Streets Of LA, which I also don't like, so I may swap it out at ANOTHER BB for a copy of Freedom Fighters and pay the difference(FF's is $9.99).

Either way, I'm super happy with this sale thus far, as it's increased my ever expanding Xbox backlog.

[camelking6969]

Right now, I'm playing through Scarface and loving every second of it. I finally picked it up thanks to the Blockbuster buy one get one sale, but wanna go back and grab Pirates from my local BB. I just wish they had a copy of the game Freedom Fighters for Xbox or PS2 on the shelf at that store, since that's the other one I want. It's only like $10 now.

I had it once, but got rid of it, since I wasn't into the strategic shooters back then, but I've since found myself very into the Rainbow Six series and want to try this again.
some people didnt like scarface, i am at leval 4 respect, spent a whole day selling drugs in the game, havent got bored yet, freedom fighters is a great game

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Yeah and at $9.99 @ Blockbuster now, it's a hell of a deal. Plus, I'm now looking for a copy of the manual for Sid Meier's Pirates, since no one has the friggin thing anymore. I shouldn't have hesitated during CC's LAST July 4th sale(last year) and just grabbed it for $9.

But, in typical procrastinator fashion, I waited and waited(even let the game 'drop' between the side walls of the $9 game bin to try and 'stash it) and when I FINALLY went to pick it up, LONG GONE!!

I still have to test out Silent Scope Complete before the end of the 30 day guarantee too, to make sure it works.

Oh and the only thing I'm annoyed by in Scarface thus far is the fact that almost every interaction involved those damned button pressing/holding 'scales'. I think I lost about 50g's of coke the one time when I didn't fast talk a cop.

Other than that, I'm loving it....well except the last mission in Little Havana(storehouse).

[supershammy]

Yeah and at $9.99 @ Blockbuster now, it's a hell of a deal. Plus, I'm now looking for a copy of the manual for Sid Meier's Pirates, since no one has the friggin thing anymore. I shouldn't have hesitated during CC's LAST July 4th sale(last year) and just grabbed it for $9.


For REAL! I am really, really disappointed in this year's July clearance. I wouldn't mind getting Pirates! for $9 right about now, along with some other games that would fit nicely into an $8.96 clearance this year if they had one....Namely, Scarface, Godfather, Just Cause, Destroy All Humans 2....

[camelking6969]

Yeah and at $9.99 @ Blockbuster now, it's a hell of a deal. Plus, I'm now looking for a copy of the manual for Sid Meier's Pirates, since no one has the friggin thing anymore. I shouldn't have hesitated during CC's LAST July 4th sale(last year) and just grabbed it for $9.

But, in typical procrastinator fashion, I waited and waited(even let the game 'drop' between the side walls of the $9 game bin to try and 'stash it) and when I FINALLY went to pick it up, LONG GONE!!

I still have to test out Silent Scope Complete before the end of the 30 day guarantee too, to make sure it works.

Oh and the only thing I'm annoyed by in Scarface thus far is the fact that almost every interaction involved those damned button pressing/holding 'scales'. I think I lost about 50g's of coke the one time when I didn't fast talk a cop.

Other than that, I'm loving it....well except the last mission in Little Havana(storehouse).wait till you buy babylon club talk about a bitch

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

LOL Camelking, I got past the Havana storehouse and I'm now on the Babylon club mission and what a pita it is. I got the VIP to the back door with just a SLIVER of health left and instead of walking into the checkpoint after I cleared all the enemies, the dummy just stood there and got killed or lagged behind and got killed by shots from behind(which I had already cleared).

So yeah, I was NOT a happy gamer....to say the least. Plus, I played Sid Meier's Pirates last night for like 2-3 hours and kept looking for a save point in the menus or various ports and no luck, so I thought 'well maybe it's an auto save game'. So, I quit out and go back to load my saved game, no saved game.

It REALLY would've helped if the game came with the instruction booklet, since I was going apeshit looking for that save function.

I may try replaying it tonight, though I had several really tough battles to get to where I was and I don't feel like repeating those, namely because the ships move like snails. But, I do get a kick out of the fact you have to steer the ship around till you find the wind, like a real sailing ship, unlike Pirates: The Legend Of Black Kat, which had a 'wind boost' button.

However, it makes the game(SM Pirates) tedious for the ship to ship battles. But, I do like the swordplay mini game when you board an enemy vessel, minus the annoying timed button pressing mini game before.

I may end up returning my nearly complete, nearly mint copy of Pirates to Blockbuster before the 30 day guarantee is up and just say it doesn't work, then grab Outrun 2006 or Freedom Fighters, which I won't be so frustrated by.

BTW camelking, what's the most $$ you got from taking over a gang territory in Scarface before? Last night, I ended up getting around $450,000 from the one alone.

[Foo228]

A couple others that slip my mind at this point....

But , I will tell all my fellow CAGs that if you haven't picked it up yet and can find it @ Kmart, GET PSYCHONAUTS FOR XBOX!!! It's a fun, trippy and really GREAT game.

I agree...it is great, hell for $20 its worth it

Have you reached the milkman conspiracy?One of my all-time favorite levels in all of gaming..

[Foo228]

I just played through Simpsons: hit and run (which is a personal favorite and I think any fan of the series should check it out) and I'm about to start on Fable: TLC and continue my file on PGR2

[Alien Spider]

I have a huge backlog of Xbox games, with Final Fantasy XII and III (PS2 and DS respectively) taking up my game time, it'll probably grow before it gets smaller. >_<

The last time I played my Xbox I was playing Psychonauts, collecting doodads and whatchamacallits. AWESOME GAME. A little too much collecting though.

Anyway, with so many games of mine left unplayed/unfinished, it'll be literally years before I need to make the jump to the next gen to get my gaming fix.

[DREDD2912]

I've been playing Ninja Gaiden Black and NASCAR 06. Awesome games.

[camelking6969]

i think the most i got was about 200,000. i tried a trick last night for fun, i sold drugs to dealers then beat the hell out of them, get drugs and money back, worked about 4 times

i have to agree i made the jump to 360 about 8 months ago, is collecting dust, i love ps2 and xbox for now

btw the outrun 2006 gamme is great i loved it, inbetween scarface i play a game of mlb 2k6

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I agree...it is great, hell for $20 its worth it

Have you reached the milkman conspiracy?One of my all-time favorite levels in all of gaming..

I have, though with how much I was going away(both on a 'WAYYY early Xmas shopping trip' with a friend in June) and to the auto auctions I usually hit on a weekly basis, I haven't been playing Psychonauts lately.

Mind you, I was just seeing how high I could get Raz to bounce on his levitation ball before gliding down to higher ledges I hadn't reached before.

I found alot of Psitanium that way and unfortunately ran into a couple psychic bears at the same time, they had me running for my psychic life.

Right now though, I've been playing Scarface or one of the other GTA clones I have for Xbox and getting quite addicted, since I can usually pull off head shots on most gang members in an area without breaking a sweat anymore.

I DO want to complete Psychonauts though, since I truly loved that game when I was playing it every night and want to see how it ends.

[camelking6969]

another game i liked was just cause, gta clone but i thought it was fun, half way threw it still have to get back to it

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

See, for some odd reason, camelking, my less than 2 year old Xbox doesn't like Just Cause, though I was seriously liking it from what I played. I probably played about 2-3 hours in a row with little to no break and just did mainly stunts at the time.

The gliding behind cars in the air via parasail or whatever was fun, but not nearly as much fun as the jumping from car to car. That was one thing I kept hoping the next GTA or GTA clone would copy from JC, but they never did. :-X

[camelking6969]

i agree, that would be cool, i have made leval 5 respect and moved on too the island, still love this game

[Foo228]

I have, though with how much I was going away(both on a 'WAYYY early Xmas shopping trip' with a friend in June) and to the auto auctions I usually hit on a weekly basis, I haven't been playing Psychonauts lately.

Mind you, I was just seeing how high I could get Raz to bounce on his levitation ball before gliding down to higher ledges I hadn't reached before.

I found alot of Psitanium that way and unfortunately ran into a couple psychic bears at the same time, they had me running for my psychic life.

Right now though, I've been playing Scarface or one of the other GTA clones I have for Xbox and getting quite addicted, since I can usually pull off head shots on most gang members in an area without breaking a sweat anymore.

I DO want to complete Psychonauts though, since I truly loved that game when I was playing it every night and want to see how it ends.

Well at least your still playin' your box

I just bought myself a dreamcast and n64 so I don't plan on getting back to xbox games for a lil while..

btw do you guys prefer fable over kotor?

[camelking6969]

i havent played eithar, sad thing is i have not even touched halo or halo 2, bought my xbox just to have outrun 2, ironic thing is i have the halo edition xbox

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Well at least your still playin' your box

I just bought myself a dreamcast and n64 so I don't plan on getting back to xbox games for a lil while..

btw do you guys prefer fable over kotor?

I tried Knights Of The Old Republic for about 2 hours or so and I just couldn't get into the turn based system for some reason. It was definitely a nice looking game, but the whole 'put in your attack, hit a button and wait' thing never appealed to me. Hell, I had Baten Kaitos for GC and for how nice it looked, I also couldn't get into that either.

As for Fable, I got all the way to one of the last battles, then I got frustrated over not getting by that, so I moved onto Psychonauts. LOL

I still have to take back my copies of Pirates(sid meiers) and True Crime to a Blockbuster because I finally decided I don't want them. I'm glad I got like 30 days to do it though.

[espy605]

Been playing Gladius lately, really good strategy RPG but the level caps irritate me.

[WhipSmartBanky]

I tried Knights Of The Old Republic for about 2 hours or so and I just couldn't get into the turn based system for some reason. It was definitely a nice looking game, but the whole 'put in your attack, hit a button and wait' thing never appealed to me. Hell, I had Baten Kaitos for GC and for how nice it looked, I also couldn't get into that either.

As for Fable, I got all the way to one of the last battles, then I got frustrated over not getting by that, so I moved onto Psychonauts. LOL

I still have to take back my copies of Pirates(sid meiers) and True Crime to a Blockbuster because I finally decided I don't want them. I'm glad I got like 30 days to do it though.
You can turn off all the "pause on end of round" toggles and it might speed the game up a lot for you. You should give it another shot.

[akilshohen]

Me and my friends still play Karaoke Revolution Party and Capcom Classics collection.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

You can turn off all the "pause on end of round" toggles and it might speed the game up a lot for you. You should give it another shot.

I got the same amount I paid for it from Kmart in FYE credit, plus the bonus of nearly a buck in cred, so I dumped it yesterday. That's my policy anymore, anything that I don't play in forever but paid cheap enough that $2-3 in credit or cash is enough to recoup my cash spent is going away quickly.

Hell, I just got rid of Liberty City Stories for PS2, which gets $10 even at FYE with the 45% bonus deal that ends today.

[topnotch97]

currently Ty: Tasmanian Tiger 3

i haven't played this. even though i kept seeing this at clearance, but never got to buy it. until tonight, though.

[Cleaner7]

Xbox: I've been playing Breakdown lately. Great game so far. Also just got Thief: DS in from GameFly so I need to start on that and finish beating Beyond Good & Evil as well.

GameCube: Just traded for a GC + games last week and have been testing out all my "new" games. Metroid Prime is pretty sweet, but I started playing Paper Mario and am addicted to that now. Never got to beat the N64 version, but I'll be sure to complete this one.

[magiic]

Anyone feel like buying or trading for Deus Ex or Splinter Cell, I have both for the original xbox and want to get rid of my old xbox games.

[ma]

Currently playing:
GTA3
Max Payne
Rainbow Six 3
Unreal Championship 2


On hold:
KOTOR (waiting to finish Zelda TP)
PGR2 (got sick of it, stupid kudos challenges)
Splinter Cell (got sick of it)

I have probably 100 xbox games. My backlog is sick. And Psychonauts just showed up from half.com today.

[Halo05]

I played Mega Man Anniversary Collection a couple days ago. Mega Man 2 is bliss. Finally got a game over trying to finish off the initial 8 stages thanks to Quickman's stupid fire beam level.

[Segasonic01]

I just finished Dreamfall, which kicked major ass. Ihighly recommend it. See my review.

Right now I'm playing Indigo Prophecy. It's OK so far, but more of a movie than a game. The story is very good, tho.

[franz ferdinand]

On the Xbox, I've been playing Spartan Total Warrior (an ok game, sometimes I like mindless action), Otogi, and Phantasy Star Online... I think all but PSO are backwards compatible -- but there's no way to transfer your saves to the 360 (at least I think anyway...).

I just realized that those are all Sega games, so maybe I should thrown in Halo or Barbie Horse Adventures to balance it out :)

[Giygas]

I just bought an xbox... the games are so cheap now! I've been playing Panzer Dragoon Orta, and I should be getting Jade Empire in the mail soon, which I'm excited for.

Right now I'm playing Indigo Prophecy. It's OK so far, but more of a movie than a game. The story is very good, tho.
The story was very good... but if you truly want to enjoy the game I have a recommendation:
When you finish the part of the game that occurs at an abandoned amusement park, STOP PLAYING THE GAME. Otherwise, say hello to the worst plot turn I've ever seen in a game(yes, it makes less sense than MGS2's last couple hours).

I loved the game, but after this, it left a really sour taste.

[grundy]

A lot of games I'll start playing, get pretty far into into it, but never finish it. Then I'll buy another game and start playing that one. Just recently opened up Project: Snowblind (why did I wait so long? It's such a good game)

Also "re-bought" The Bard's Tale and beat it again, and recently purchased Incredible Hulk - UD

Need to go back and finish: Black, Goldeneye, Area 51, Prince of Persia - SoT, Still Life, Syberia, and several others

Need to open: Indigo Prophecy, Prince of Persia WW and TT (after I finish the first one), Hitman - Contracts, Total Overdose, Pariah, Obscure and a few more

-B

[Segasonic01]

The story was very good... but if you truly want to enjoy the game I have a recommendation:
When you finish the part of the game that occurs at an abandoned amusement park, STOP PLAYING THE GAME. Otherwise, say hello to the worst plot turn I've ever seen in a game(yes, it makes less sense than MGS2's last couple hours).

I loved the game, but after this, it left a really sour taste.
Damn. That WAS horrible. Complete Matrix ripoff. I can't get the ending where humans win >.<

[Jonny Polychronopoulos]

I played through and beat Stubbs the Zombie in a day, pretty good times despite being very repetitive. I'm about half done with the Warriors which is awesome but I suck at using the combo fighting system so I pretty much just explore the awesome environments and fight cheaply. I'm planning on starting in on Fallout:Brotherhood of Steel next so I know something of the Fallout universe when Fallout 3 hits next year.

[Mex25]

I'm just starting Ninja Gaiden Black. Since I bought this game a while ago I haven't even touched it because I had a whole backlog of games for the ps2 that I was still working on. Now that I'm done with most of my 360 games I'm starting to jump back into the xbox 1 pile.

[anotherpoorgamer]

I'm playing Halo and Panzar Dragoon Orta. I just started playing both of them and so far they are great!

[lordwow]

I am playing MVP Baseball 2005.

[camelking6969]

i am almost close to beating scarface, i have to make another 60 million buy a front and beat the last mission to get a 100 percent

[sdb4zafan]

Forza motorsport and sega gt 2002 and sgt online for me lately

[lordwow]

I guess I should suppliment that by saying I also have been playing Spider-Man 2, Forza 1, and Max Payne BC on the 360.

[karmapolice]

I just recently picked up Lego Star Wars II and I was really suprised. Ive never played the first one, but I care more about the original series than episode 1-3. If you played with legos and loved star wars its perfect.

[lordwow]

I just recently picked up Lego Star Wars II and I was really suprised. Ive never played the first one, but I care more about the original series than episode 1-3. If you played with legos and loved star wars its perfect.

Agreed, but if you have a 360 you should probably wait till they release both as one game that's been announced.

[Vega$]

Playing at the moment:

World Racing 1
NFL Fever 2002
NFL Blitz Pro
NHL HITZ PRO 2004
PG2

I just bought like 8 xbox games last night. I have a total of 65 xbox games and i have like 50 or more to get.

[doc_zaius]

gonna try the original Manhunt after I finish Bioshock on 360.

[Segasonic01]

Playing Toejam & Earl 3 now that I finally beat the 1st one. Pretty fun so far...

[lordwow]

I put my original XBox in my gf's apartment, so we can play stuff over here as well, since I have a 360 and a Wii at my place. The gmaes we have here are just the non-BC ones and some that we got pretty far in:

- Deus Ex
- Midnight Club 3 Dub Remix
- MVP Baseball 2005
- MVP NCAA Baseball 2006
- NCAA Football 2005
- Timesplitters
- X-Men Legends
- X-Men Legends 2

Some good games though.

[JohnnyDrama]

I still have my original Xbox, but it's not hooked to my TV right now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it (sell, mod, etc.)

[bmachine]

I got the RRoD on my 360, so I've gone back to replay Psychonauts on Xbox. Pure bliss.

I also nabbed Thief Deadly Shadows from Goozex...didn't play it when it first came out, so i figured I'd give it a whirl.

[Segasonic01]

just bought Syberia. Hoping to start it soon

[Richard Longfellow]

I got the RRoD on my 360, so I've gone back to replay Psychonauts on Xbox. Pure bliss.

I also nabbed Thief Deadly Shadows from Goozex...didn't play it when it first came out, so i figured I'd give it a whirl.

Thief is AWESOME. The visuals are great. If you've played either of the first two on PC, you'll have a general idea of the gameplay. Analog input makes the series like 50% more fun. I've only played the first few levels, but I love it so far.

Question: Did the Microsoft brand Xbox controllers have analog X/Y/A/B buttons?

Product literature says six analog buttons in addition to the two analog triggers...the only ones I have used have been third party with digital X/Y/A/B. The Logitech wireless for example, while it's nice, is tough to use with driving/sandbox games that map acceleration and brake to XYAB.

[triforcer]

anyone still need to play the co-op on chaos theory? never got around to finishing it and i want to tried my backwards compatibility on my 360.

[tangytangerine]

Question: Did the Microsoft brand Xbox controllers have analog X/Y/A/B buttons?
Yes, the four main buttons are analog much like the PS2 dual shock controller is.

[doubledown]

I am playing MVP Baseball 2005.

Probably the BEST baseball game in a while. I had my XBOX hooked up for this, then I got a PS3 and MLB The Show 07. That is pretty darn good also.

I since then, have cracked the seal on my XBOX and did some surgery :)

[radjago]

Thief is AWESOME. The visuals are great. If you've played either of the first two on PC, you'll have a general idea of the gameplay. Analog input makes the series like 50% more fun. I've only played the first few levels, but I love it so far.

Question: Did the Microsoft brand Xbox controllers have analog X/Y/A/B buttons?

Product literature says six analog buttons in addition to the two analog triggers...the only ones I have used have been third party with digital X/Y/A/B. The Logitech wireless for example, while it's nice, is tough to use with driving/sandbox games that map acceleration and brake to XYAB.
All six face buttons (ABXY, Black, White) are analog, but very few games ever took advantage of them.

[RollingSkull]

I made the mistake of starting Buffy 1 on hard, and it is kicking my ass!

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Well, the whole A/B/X/Y buttons being digital thing makes sense finally with San Andreas and Scarface, which I think used the A button for acceleration.

Oh and I just realized earlier today how long Final Fight would've only taken me in the arcades, had I had unlimited credits to use each time I tried playing through it in the arcades.

I think it took roughly 2 hours with continuous credits this morning.

Still an amazing game after all this time and pretty well emulated(I thought)on the Capcom Classics Collection.

[Richard Longfellow]

OK thanks. I guess I need to be hunting for a clean used Microsoft Xbox controller, plus an extension cable. I love my Logitech wireless, but I can't deal with an on/off accelerator button.

[triforcer]

they were analog? i could never tell, not like the triggers. are the 360 buttons the same?

[Richard Longfellow]

Anybody else play Red Dead Revolver on Xbox and notice a bizarre "ghosting" or blurring effect throughout the game? It's like a duplicate transparent image appears just off the edge of every object not directly centered on the screen. I've tried four different brands of component cables, and all reproduce this ghosted image to some degree. I suppose it's some effect used in the game, but it seems really stupid. People and buildings appear blurry and I'm constantly squinting to focus.

[triforcer]

starting playing Kotor are my 360 and it has it's issues with audio skipping, or missing, and framerate dropping in battles. i played it near completion twice once on my friends xbox then again on my own, but since i don't have it hooked up to my tv i decided why not just play it all over again.

[tangytangerine]

Anybody else play Red Dead Revolver on Xbox and notice a bizarre "ghosting" or blurring effect throughout the game? It's like a duplicate transparent image appears just off the edge of every object not directly centered on the screen. I've tried four different brands of component cables, and all reproduce this ghosted image to some degree. I suppose it's some effect used in the game, but it seems really stupid. People and buildings appear blurry and I'm constantly squinting to focus.

I was playing it last night and didn't notice anything. Although I was using composite cables.

[Blackout]

I started playing Panzer Dragoon Orta last night. I like it. Can't beat the first boss though, trying to figure out controls. The graphics are still really good. I haven't played my Xbox in a while so hopefully I stick with it and beat this gmae.

[Jay]

Splinter Cell:DA

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I started playing Scarface again the other night, after a month or so hiatus from almost ANY games and I got to the island level(s), but decided to hit the mainland again to see if I can take over South Beach and eliminate the other gangs left in downtown before moving onto the islands for good.

[dcswirl]

Still play FIFA 07 regularly.

[Lupuri]

I play on my xbox constantly, but usually not xbox games since its slightly 'massaged.'
However, when Im ready to start playing Xbox games again, I got enough. Unfortunately alot of Xbox games have been replaced for me with 360 games.. Like Forza2, soon Ninja Gaiden2, Halo3, Gears, Dirt, UMK3.. that sort of thing.

[Lupuri]

I still have my original Xbox, but it's not hooked to my TV right now. I'm still thinking of what to do with it (sell, mod, etc.)In theory... (because I would NEVER mod an xbox..) the Xbox modded is uber sweet. Emulators with thousands of roms really eliminating the need to keep blowing into nes, snes, n64 carts and getting rid of the craptastic load times of the PS. Only real enhancement that it lacks is a Dreamcast emulator. Rather then have all your old systems hooked up, you can toss a mod chip in your xbox, 200gb hard drive... and your solid.

[Vega$]

NFL Blitz Pro
Nhl hitz pro
Driver 3

[sleepydumbdude]

Been playing a lot of Burn Out 3. Just finished Fable for the first time a few days ago and trying to figure out which game I want to finish next. Been taking turned with Jade Empire, KOTOR, and Conker. Just picked up Sudeki, Batman Vengeance ( I like the story, hate the camera and controls but this I will probably beat next), and Vexx.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

LOL I gotta stop buying cheap used games. Seriously. I have SO many Xbox games unfinished right now. Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Scarface, Futurama, True Crime NYC.

Plus about another half dozen or more which I haven't even touched yet. It's pitiful actually. I guess I just can't say no to a deal. I think I stopped playing Hulk outta frustration though, since I think I was fairly close to the end on it(chasing after Abomination through the valleys now), but I kept getting killed fairly easily.

And, to top it all off, I just bought another 6 games from a Movie Gallery that was going outta biz here(Psi-Ops, Second Sight, Star Trek: Shattered Universe, Shadow Ops: Red Mercury, Ultimate Spiderman, D&D Heroes), so now I'm even MORE screwed as far as having a backlog is concerned.

[Blackout]

Been playing a lot of Burn Out 3. Just finished Fable for the first time a few days ago and trying to figure out which game I want to finish next. Been taking turned with Jade Empire, KOTOR, and Conker. Just picked up Sudeki, Batman Vengeance ( I like the story, hate the camera and controls but this I will probably beat next), and Vexx.

How is Conker for XBOX? Have you tried going online with it? I'm just wondering if the online multiplayer was as good as the N64 one.

[erehwon]

How is Conker for XBOX? Have you tried going online with it? I'm just wondering if the online multiplayer was as good as the N64 one.
I would like to know as well. I would like to play conker, but I'm not sure which version I want, n64 or xbox. I heard there was some censored stuff in the xbox version.

To be honest, I really haven't used my xbox in a long time. I've mostly been playing ps2 rpgs, up till the Orange box came out and took most of my time over to the PC.

I have two xboxs in my entertainment center, one modded and one not. I got a cheap one from garage sale for $20 and modded it. Didn't want to experiment on my good one. Xbox media center is an awesome extender if you can't afford a media center PC. Now if I could get a DVD drive for a broken xbox I have. I'm wanting to put on of these on our main TVs.

[supershammy]

Conker's multiplayer as you know it for the N64 is completely gone. It has been replaced with a pseudo-Battlefield format, with classes and vehicles and all. No more money-bag-collectin', head-slicin', heart-beat-watchin' fun unfortunately. I traded my 64 cartridge of Conker a couple of months ago thinking the XBOX version would tide me over, but it just isn't as fun =/

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I've been playing Futurama like mad, trying to beat it, but I got stuck on the Temple level for quite a bit the other night.

I kept trying to play through the one room(lava room with the sinking pillars, if you've ever played it) the WRONG way the other night. I kept going to the right of the first platform and was going the LONG way around the room.

So yeah, I definitely did that level the WRONG way. But, I finally got by it, so now it should be clear sailing. Levels like that just frustrate me to no end and it's what made me give up playing Hulk Ultimate Destruction.

[Richard Longfellow]

I picked up X Men Legends for $5 used. Best $5 I ever spent. FUN game, lots of "extra" stuff built into the game. I got to the mansion and was exploring around, blown away by all the little details. And it's 720p widescreen HD, and looks friggin awesome. I'm soooo glad I bought a used Xbox a few years ago.

[sleepydumbdude]

I dislike Conker for Xbox. The censoring annoys me and they put new enemies in spots that used to have no enemies so it takes longer to get through some stages. Load times blow also, real bad. Multiplayer over live was ok but i wish I wouldn't have picked this up. Plus I'm kicking myself because I spent 18 bucks for it.

Oh I'm playing Vexx now. I picked it up as the 3rd game in my buy 3 get 25% off each coupon. Didn't think I'd enjoy it but I do.

[lordxixor101]

Well, unfortunately for me, my hours got cut at work, so I've got more time to play, but won't be getting any new games.

Right before it, I picked up 3 of the Harry Potter Games (Azgaban, Goblet, Quidditch World Cup). So, I caved buying licensed games, which I try to avoid. But, I just finished the 7 Harry Potter books in about 4 months of casual reading, and I really enjoyed them.

But, the games are rather fun. Quidditch doesn't look to have much lasting values, but I've put in the 6-7 hour range in Azgaban, and I'm greatly enjoying it. Sure, it's a Ocarina of Time rip-off, but I am enjoying it, almost solely based on the license.

After I finish these, I'll be digging on the shelf to keep me entertained. The good part is, since I don't sell back my games, I have a wide selection to choose from.

[Mospeada_21]

Just finished Destroy All Humans 2 with 100% completion yesterday; 32 hrs and 25 mins. Got it at the B2G1F TRU deal two months ago.

Love games from Pandemic, great playability.

tip: acquire Gastro and level up his abilities asap.

toughest mission: defending Coit Tower. use mind flash, extract two brains, repeat

enjoyment and value: 9 out of 10.

[schuerm26]

Just picked up Stubbs The Zomibe today at the B2G1, so I am looking forward to giving that one a play.

[coolcolt]

Unreal Championship
GTA San Andreas
Midway Arcade Treasures 2

[mcelfour]

I'm going to start in on Jade Empire as soon as I beat Twilight Princess (I am down to the last area). Then perhaps KOTOR 2.

[Trusty Mutsi]

Ninja Gaiden Black
Jade Empire
Mercenaries

[xgamer]

Shellshock: Nam 67'
Moto GP 2
Call of Duty 3

[poisonedpawn45]

I just picked up KOTOR (never played it!) and loving it so far

[BustaUppa]

At the moment I'm pretty deep into CastleVania: Curse of Darkness.
I just picked up Def Jam 2 via B2G1, so I'll be playing some of that soon.
I recently started X-Men Legends and I've been meaning to get back to it!
I'm also very deep into Shemue 2, although I'm playing that one on the 360.

I want to finally start KOTOR 2 soon. Lately I keep hearing about emulation glitches with the first KOTOR. Does the second game have these problems too? Because if it's a smoother experience playing on the original Xbox, then I might as well just do that.

[lordwow]

I have my games seperated between 2 apartments. My gf has my original xbox at hers, and I have the 360.

Couple of games I've played recently:

Original Xbox:
- XMen Legends 1
- MVP Baseball 2005

BC 360:
- ESPN NFL 2k5 (though it's gonna sting to rebuild my "crib," the game plays well, and is a lot of fun).
- Spider-Man 2 (my first playthrough, really repetitive though)

[kube00]

Well with the Hastings sale I might have to get a few more games. But I'e been playing Pirates, the Guy Game, and with the 5 soft moddded xboxs in the fraternity we've been doing 16 man Halo 2 matches.

[MillerTime2523]

Just got both KOTOR games from Goozex.. good stuff

[schuerm26]

anyone have thoughts on Urban Chaos?

[bostonfrontier]

I still play my XBOX ....... I finally beat Prince of Persia Warrior Within a week ago after year of putting it off ( I bought it when it was released ).

I'm slowing working on PoP Two Thrones right now in between playing the 1st Jak and Daxter game on my PS2 and playing NBA 2K8 on my 360...... I have a huge backlog of games on the XBOX, PS2, and Gamecube and Ive finally decided to play them and beat them after accumulating them over the past 5 years ( about 160 games )

[Nixon's Revenge]

Jade Empire as the monk dude. I never ever use a magic character in RPGs so I decided I should finally make one.

Ninja Gaiden - an on going struggle between me and my will power to not smash any controllers.

KOTOR - Again, as a magic/Force character because I NEVER use 'em.

[Danil ACE]

Jade Empire as the monk dude. I never ever use a magic character in RPGs so I decided I should finally make one.

Ninja Gaiden - an on going struggle between me and my will power to not smash any controllers.

KOTOR - Again, as a magic/Force character because I NEVER use 'em.
I found Jedi Sentinals to be the best overall. I've never played as a Jedi Counselor, but the Jedi Guardian class took forever to get new skills.

[Nixon's Revenge]

I found Jedi Sentinals to be the best overall. I've never played as a Jedi Counselor, but the Jedi Guardian class took forever to get new skills.
Yeah, that's true. Solider + Jedi Guardian = death, way over-powered. It's essentially all I used when I played the game.

My first character was a sentinal and it took me an absurdly long time, comparitively to my guardians, to get anywhere in the game.

[lordwow]

Playing a ton of ESPN 2k5. Trying to build up my crib again on my 360.

[SolidMetal]

I only have a xbox 1 and trying to raise some mulla to get a 360 but anyways I play on halo 2, unreal championship 2, burnout 3, halo, forza motosport, and counter strike.<<those are online that i play.

[coolsteel]

Been playing Star Wars Episode III and Republic Commando lately , pretty odd imo that almost nobody mentions how fun the versus is for Episode III

[Nixon's Revenge]

Just picked up Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Enjoying this game a whole lot.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Right now, I'm not playing a damn thing on my XBox, which I may still sell to someone I know for $60-80. But, I have a sealed copy of Psychonauts which I just found the other day @ Kmart and I may be grabbing copies of The Warriors and Hulk: Ultimate Destruction for $10 a pop from there too pretty soon.

Oh and I have The Guy Game, which I just found for $10 at a local shop. I wonder if it's the version with 'Kristee'(the 17 yr old girl who gave permission for them to use her in the game, but sued when she found out she WAS in the game). She was the reason behind the game being pulled and converted into a Girls Gone Wild type DVD.

[Bobweiser]

Just got an Xbox after being a PS2 guy since it was released. Wanted to finally play the exclusive games. Just finished Halo (first) and am currently working on Republic Commando. After that I'm going to tackle Halo 2 and the rest of the Star Wars games (KOTOR I & II, Jedi Academy I & II). Anyone have other recommendations for absolute have to play games that are Xbox originals?

[SolidMetal]

um the burnout series is pretty good. and so is the unreal championship 1 and 2, you can get those for pretty cheap.

Um yeah if you can find jedi academy which is the second jedi knight game the first is jedi outcast. jedi academy is the shiz, it rocks hardcore. I love that game. Better for pc though IMO since theres always moviebattles

[coolsteel]

Just got an Xbox after being a PS2 guy since it was released. Wanted to finally play the exclusive games. Just finished Halo (first) and am currently working on Republic Commando. After that I'm going to tackle Halo 2 and the rest of the Star Wars games (KOTOR I & II, Jedi Academy I & II). Anyone have other recommendations for absolute have to play games that are Xbox originals?


Off the top of my head, Jade Empire, Otogi and Breakdown

[schuerm26]

Just got an Xbox after being a PS2 guy since it was released. Wanted to finally play the exclusive games. Just finished Halo (first) and am currently working on Republic Commando. After that I'm going to tackle Halo 2 and the rest of the Star Wars games (KOTOR I & II, Jedi Academy I & II). Anyone have other recommendations for absolute have to play games that are Xbox originals?


Is republic commando any good? I didn't like Bounty Hunter so I was a bit unsure about this one. Does it play like Bounty Hunter?

[V Illuminati V]

I still play Halo 2 but everytime there's nobody online so I just end up waiting like 10 minutes to find a game then quit out.

[WhipSmartBanky]

Off the top of my head, Jade Empire, Otogi and Breakdown
Breakdown is unique in its style and presentation, but it's tough as nails.

I think I made it pretty close to the end:

Site Zero: Outer Wall - At the top of this one platform there's two of those giant brute guys, and several laser shooting a-holes.

I just couldn't do it though. The difficulty of this game in places just broke something inside of me and I gave up on it.

[Puffa469]

My wife has been playing Destroy All Humans lately. She's wanted to try that one since it came out and I got it a couple months ago for like $10, so now she's playing it.

[LiveCrazy_Joe]

Get The Chronicles of Riddick Escape from Butcher Bay. Its one of the best xbox games in my opinion.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Riddick:_Escape_from_Butcher_Bay

[coolsteel]

Breakdown is unique in its style and presentation, but it's tough as nails.

I think I made it pretty close to the end:

Site Zero: Outer Wall - At the top of this one platform there's two of those giant brute guys, and several laser shooting a-holes.

I just couldn't do it though. The difficulty of this game in places just broke something inside of me and I gave up on it.



I'm not going to sit here and pretend it wasn't, but storywise it was arguably the best on the system and a complete must play. It was one of the few games I used to joke with friends about saying you start out getting your butt handed to you by grunts, by the end of the game you're still getting your butt handed to you by grunts.

[Richard Longfellow]

Is republic commando any good? I didn't like Bounty Hunter so I was a bit unsure about this one. Does it play like Bounty Hunter?

Yes, it's great, nothing like that garbage Bounty Hunter. Though it's only $10 on PC now, and it looks a lot better in higher resolution.

[Richard Longfellow]

My wife has been playing Destroy All Humans lately. She's wanted to try that one since it came out and I got it a couple months ago for like $10, so now she's playing it.

I loved the presentation of that game...then after about an hour I got sick of all the hand-holding and gave up. Plus the saucer flying was terrible. I'm not saying I know exactly how a saucer should handle, just that it wasn't right.

[homeland]

Just started playing Red Star wow what a fun game. its always fun going back to last gen and find games that you've totally missed.

[schuerm26]

Almost done with Indigo Prophecy and must say I really like it. I do get annoyed though when I can't watch what's going on because I have to do that color matching thing. They should have left the color matching stuff out and figured out some other method.

[Danil ACE]

I'm playing Hitman: Silent Assassin and Vice City right now. Silent Assassin is so much harder than Blood Money because the AI is just unforgiving and freaks out over anything.

[Richard Longfellow]

Just started playing Red Star wow what a fun game. its always fun going back to last gen and find games that you've totally missed.

For Xbox?

[contej85]

So I had an original Xbox until about a year after Halo 2 came out, then my power cord fried it, just before I got the recall notice in the mail. MS wouldn't replace it, so I said to hell with it and didn't replace it until just recently (wanted to finally get XBMC). I've since accumulated the following:

Halo
Crimson Skies
Ninja Gaiden Black
Phantom Dust
Metal Gear Solid 2
Knights of the Old Republic
Psychonauts
Dead or Alive 3
Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Fable: TLC
Conker: Live and Reloaded
Hunter: The reckoning


I know I'm missing a few must haves like Kotor 2 and Halo 2, and I'm still trying to find Pirates!. What else am I missing to keep on the old shelf of essentials for old times sake though? I like to keep a collection of the games that represent the best each system has to offer.

[homeland]

you should really check out Red Star. I'm not sure if it came out in the U.S though. So if you have access to sites that have console games definitely check it out.

[Richard Longfellow]

So I had an original Xbox until about a year after Halo 2 came out, then my power cord fried it, just before I got the recall notice in the mail. MS wouldn't replace it, so I said to hell with it and didn't replace it until just recently (wanted to finally get XBMC). I've since accumulated the following:

Halo
Crimson Skies
Ninja Gaiden Black
Phantom Dust
Metal Gear Solid 2
Knights of the Old Republic
Psychonauts
Dead or Alive 3
Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
Fable: TLC
Conker: Live and Reloaded
Hunter: The reckoning


I know I'm missing a few must haves like Kotor 2 and Halo 2, and I'm still trying to find Pirates!. What else am I missing to keep on the old shelf of essentials for old times sake though? I like to keep a collection of the games that represent the best each system has to offer.

Scarface, The Warriors (both 720p widescreen), Brothers in Arms series, Jade Empire, Driver Parallel Lines...

[Hoffer]

With the soon to be released GTA4, I decided I wanted to get the last gen trilogy. So, I got the 3 games for Xbox off eBay last week. I played GTA3 for about an hour over the weekend. I haven’t played it since like 2002 or something I suppose. It was great being back in Liberty City.

I also bought Burnout 3 a week or two before Paradise came out. I played that for like 3 hours over the weekend. The Burnout series is so good.

[flybrione]

I've been playing X-men Legends 2 online with a buddy of mine for the last three weeks. We try to finish an act a week. Currently just started act four. Really fun game dispite the issue with diplay resolutions online.

[Danil ACE]

So I had an original Xbox until about a year after Halo 2 came out, then my power cord fried it, just before I got the recall notice in the mail. MS wouldn't replace it, so I said to hell with it and didn't replace it until just recently (wanted to finally get XBMC). I've since accumulated the following:


Well this it too late, but you could have bought yourself an xbox power supply for $15 or so and replaced that instead of an entire xbox.

[contej85]

Well this it too late, but you could have bought yourself an xbox power supply for $15 or so and replaced that instead of an entire xbox.

Nope, the cord fried the console itself. At some point it actually shot some sparks, and after that nothing could power that thing.

[Richard Longfellow]

Nope, the cord fried the console itself. At some point it actually shot some sparks, and after that nothing could power that thing.

Power supply fried the cord, I guarantee. Usually it's bad solder joints on the power supply, causes overcurrent draw and melts the conductor.

[CAGIronMan]

I've been playin' Mercenaries and Halo 2. Great games. O yeah, and KOTOR

[Fuzi0n]

I just started playing Fable since I got it from goozex for 100 points. Thats about it, I never owned an original xbox.

[Rahxephon91]

I was actually playing Panzer Dragoon Orta not to long ago. Its still really awesome.

[CAGIronMan]

I was thinking about playing Republic Commando.

[jman619]

I play it from time to time. Usually wrestling games or snk vs capcom not sure on the exact name. Been playing batman sadly for some reason... It was cheap and decent... :lol:

[Richard Longfellow]

In case you don't look in the regional deals section, you Northeast and Virginia CAGs should check your local Five Below for The Warriors and Justice league Heroes for original Xbox. $5 each.

[Blackshear]

I popped in Street Fighter Anniversary Ed. today, was happy to see the BC for 360 on this game seemed perfect, unlike Marvel vs Capcom 2 (so many graphical glitches/unplayable)

[CAGIronMan]

I can't afford a 360, and am stuck with an original Xbox, so does anyone suggest any games? I am currently playing Halo 2, Mercenaries, and KOTOR.

[SoulProphet]

how much is a used xbox system from eb games?

i saw ebgames (gamestop) in new york sellng for 60 - 70 bucks. With the 360 not fully able to play xbox 1 games, i guess that is why the price is that high.

But all in all, its still cheap considering it was 150 new.

[homeland]

I think the fact u can soft mod them for xbmc is what keeps their value high.

[bmachine]

I've got The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction coming from Goozex this week...I've heard good things, so I'm really looking forward to playing it.

[Richard Longfellow]

I've got The Incredible Hulk Ultimate Destruction coming from Goozex this week...I've heard good things, so I'm really looking forward to playing it.

The opening level is total garbage, you'll think the game is crap. But it gets better quickly, and looks awesome in 720p widescreen.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

i saw ebgames (gamestop) in new york sellng for 60 - 70 bucks. With the 360 not fully able to play xbox 1 games, i guess that is why the price is that high.

But all in all, its still cheap considering it was 150 new.

Actually, I think it started out @ $299.99 and dropped quickly to $150, which is when I bought mine.

Oh and as for me, I tried out Legends Of Wrestling on my XBox last night. It was only $3 @ the one local Kmart, so even for how bleh it seemed during my 20 minutes trying it out, it'll be a fun little game to goof around in.

[Ronin317]

I can't afford a 360, and am stuck with an original Xbox, so does anyone suggest any games? I am currently playing Halo 2, Mercenaries, and KOTOR.

Panzer Dragoon Orta is fantastic... Phandom Dust is quite unique and fun, The Punisher was a good game. The Max Payne games are pretty good, Dead to Rights is okay, the Burnout Series was great (until Paradise on the 360), Capcom vs SNK 2 EO, Guilty Gear, Gun, GTA, Red Dead Revolver...

There are several great sports games if you're into those. I just picked up NBA Street V3 for $4 at Kmart new, as it was BC and I don't mind an NBA-Jam style game once in a while (not really into b-ball much...).

[CAGIronMan]

cool... I might have to check some of those out.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Now, I'm playing through Marvel Ultimate Alliance on the original Xbox. It's a fun as hell Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance/Champions of Norrath clone.

[CAGIronMan]

Now, I'm playing through Marvel Ultimate Alliance on the original Xbox. It's a fun as hell Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance/Champions of Norrath clone.
On original xbox? are you sure?

[Ronin317]

http://www.amazon.com/ACTIVISION-Marvel-Ultimate-Alliance/dp/B000G80MOU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1205782011&sr=8-1

[Richard Longfellow]

On original xbox? are you sure?

Yep. Platinum Hits versions are on clearance now at Target. They made at least 4 very similar superhero games like that on Xbox: X Men Legends 1&2, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Justice League heroes. All did 720p HD too.

I'm playing Hulk Ultimate Destruction, which is HD also, but more of a thrid person open world type game.

[CAGIronMan]

Huh, I did not know they made that for Xbox, I knew for the wii and 360, but not xbox. :-P. thanks tho. I might have to pick that up...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

On original xbox? are you sure?

It's an interesting game, where you can switch members of your team out whenever they 'die' for other Marvel super heroes at the save points. And once they recharge, you can swap back out for them again. It has a view which switches from something similar to BG/CON to a side view for some sequences, with the typical leveling up from RPGs.

I don't think I've even used my super powers more than a half dozen times in 2-3 levels already.

It's going for about $10 on the original Xbox @ Target now, both PH and regular green case versions. For $10, it's MORE than worth it.

Of course, right now I'm stuck on the Atlantis level, can't figure out where the hell I have to go to finish the level.

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

Yep. Platinum Hits versions are on clearance now at Target. They made at least 4 very similar superhero games like that on Xbox: X Men Legends 1&2, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Justice League heroes. All did 720p HD too.

I'm playing Hulk Ultimate Destruction, which is HD also, but more of a thrid person open world type game.

Sorry for the double post, but does JLH have offline multiplayer? I'm curious, since it appeared as if MUA didn't, but I read through the book and it said you can play either cooperatively or competitively with other people.

[Richard Longfellow]

Sorry for the double post, but does JLH have offline multiplayer? I'm curious, since it appeared as if MUA didn't, but I read through the book and it said you can play either cooperatively or competitively with other people.

I haven't opened mine up yet (got it new at Five Below) but the box art says "team up with a friend for co-op mayhem...". I don't see anything about online so I assume they mean offline.

[kube00]

Shenmue II

[guyver2077]

nfl2k5
wrestlemania21

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

I haven't opened mine up yet (got it new at Five Below) but the box art says "team up with a friend for co-op mayhem...". I don't see anything about online so I assume they mean offline.

That's good to know though, since I think several RPGs like this were online multiplayer ONLY, which does not bode well for me since I'm a typical hermit gamer who doesn't want to be bothered to be social with total strangers playing a game. :lol::-#

[Aleryn]

Unreal Championship 2. Lots and lots of it. LOVE that game.

[Bathory]

I'm currently playing Fable and GTA:Vice City

[Slate]

Once I get it I'll be playing Conker Live and Reloaded.

[Xevious]

Painkiller: Hell Wars

[WhipSmartBanky]

Painkiller: Hell Wars
Oooh...how is that?

[kube00]

Capcom Classic Collection 1

[ian1418]

Morrowind: GOTY edition. It just never ends.

[mcelfour]

I spent hours on Jade Empire this weekend.

[lordwow]

I picked up KOTOR1 and POP:Sands of Time at GS last week. I had beaten the crap out of KOTOR1 on the PC, but my gf hadn't played it, and my PC crapped out, plust it was only like $7 and BC. POP I had started but never finished on my brother's PS2, but it's critically praised, so I'll play through it some more now, also BC.

All and all, with tax and everything got both for about $18.

[Richard Longfellow]

I picked up KOTOR1 and POP:Sands of Time at GS last week. I had beaten the crap out of KOTOR1 on the PC, but my gf hadn't played it, and my PC crapped out, plust it was only like $7 and BC. POP I had started but never finished on my brother's PS2, but it's critically praised, so I'll play through it some more now, also BC.

All and all, with tax and everything got both for about $18.

One positive thing about GS, you can almost steal a lot of good last-gen Xbox titles. Just make sure the discs aren't peanut-butter-sandpapered. :roll:

[HumanSnatcher]

If my Xbox was still playable, theres a few I'd like to get back into, such as The Warriors. But for over a year, its not wanted to boot up and in some cases not wanting to eject the disc

[Nixon's Revenge]

I've been grabbing more titles and have added two "I'm constantly playing these" to the list:

- Rainbow Six 3: Black Arrow
- Baldur's Gate 2: Dark Alliance

Looking to grab Deus Ex: Invisible War shortly.

[bmachine]

Oooh...how is that?

Got this from Goozex a little while back...a lot of run-and-gun fun, but VERY repetitive. Think Serious Sam with a silly demonic plotline.

Looking to grab Deus Ex: Invisible War shortly.

One of my favorite games on the original Xbox. Enjoy.

[Gameguy82]

a lot of ninja gaiden black and doa extreme beach volleyball and some other game's the price's are awesome for last gen xbox game's just got myself the collector's edition of chaos theory for 17 buck's after tax great game

[neocisco]

Check my sig. I still have over 100 Xbox games so I'll be playing for a long time.

[dracula]

i tried getting past the last level of mercenaries, and i still cant get it done, i can save the president but cant get to song.

[bmachine]

a lot of ninja gaiden black and doa extreme beach volleyball and some other game's the price's are awesome for last gen xbox game's just got myself the collector's edition of chaos theory for 17 buck's after tax great game

I'll trade you some of my periods for some of your apostrophes. ;)

[SolidMetal]

I just bought my self a new halo 2 platonics headset for like 8 bucks on amazon, alot better than the krappy 2005 xbox live headset. THANK GOD

[CAGIronMan]

I rented Star Wars: Republic Commando. GREAT game, a little short though.

[mcelfour]

Played a bit of Lego Star Wars II yesterday. ~80% complete now. Probably more Jade Empire today.

[dopa345]

Just beat Jade Empire for the second time (what a great game).

I've been playing Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance II of and on with my brother. I also play a lot of Chessmaster.

[Halo05]

I'd love to be playing Secret Weapons Over Normandy again but as I only own the Xbox version and MS kicks me in the nuts in terms of BC, I can't.

Someday I'm going to have to haul out the original system to play through it again.

[phear3d]

i mainly play Mame on mine. ive been SHMUP crazy lately. too bad radiant silvergun wouldn't work...

[lordwow]

Started playing through POP:SOT today. I forgot how challenging a lot of the puzzles are, a lot of fun.

Also got "The Matrix Path of Neo" coming from Goozex (as my free game for signing up this month). I'm a pretty big Matrix fan, and thought Enter The Matrix wad decent. So for free, I'll try it out. Worse comes to worse, I "sell it" back to Goozex.

[WhipSmartBanky]

Started playing through POP:SOT today. I forgot how challenging a lot of the puzzles are, a lot of fun.

Also got "The Matrix Path of Neo" coming from Goozex (as my free game for signing up this month). I'm a pretty big Matrix fan, and thought Enter The Matrix wad decent. So for free, I'll try it out. Worse comes to worse, I "sell it" back to Goozex.
Path Of Neo was pretty fun, but I lost motivation to finish it when you get to the part where you have to find new people to pull from the Matrix.

[CAGIronMan]

I've been playin' Half-Life 2 lately, thanks too chakan, he sent it too me for free. It's a GREAT game, I love it.

[lawlflip]

I've been playin' Half-Life 2 lately, thanks too chakan, he sent it too me for free. It's a GREAT game, I love it.
Better on PC.

>_>

[JaytheGamefan]

I picked up Half-Life 2 for $5 at Best Buy a few weeks back...WOW what a great game. It might be better on PC, but for the price I paid, I'm more than happy with my purchase. It's a remarkable game, and one of the few FPSes that really sucked me in and made its world seem somewhat like a real one.

I've been on a pretty big Xbox kick over the past couple of weeks - I'll probably go to GS sometime this week and snag some super-cheap games that have slipped through my hands like Freedom Fighters, Conker, and the KOTORs.

[jrutz]

I'm trying to get through the Bioware RPGs on the Xbox before I hit Mass Effect. Now it's KOTOR 2, then Jade Empire. I might also start up the GTA games before I get into GTA IV.

[OzCatter]

Got San Andreas off Goozex and have had Vice City since I really went down to Florida so I could train how to live with those people.

Playing through SA right now, gonna hit up VC after that. Only way to do it after finishing up IV

[joldko]

madden 08, freedom fighters, and RS3 on live

[life.exe]

I play H1 on XBC still.

[lordxixor101]

Sort of suprised the forum is as dead as it is, when you get the B1G1 topic on the deal page, and it's exploding. People are playing their old Xbox's, just not talking here about it.

Currently playing quite a bit on the old Xbox (over the last weekend, easily my most used system

Tiger Woods 2005 (first Tiger game for me, enjoying)
Harry Potter - Chamber of Secrets (love Harry Potter, enjoying the game)
Kung Fu Chaos - seems like it'll be a short game, but more fun than I expected coming in.
Dynasty Warriors 4 - First Dynasty Warriors game. Seems fun, but haven't gotten past the first level yet. Wondering if frustration will set in, game doesn't baby you in the beginning.

Top Spin - First Top Spin game. Got good reviews and cost $1. Enjoyed it for my first play, but seems like the tournaments take awhile, and can't save in between. That's unfortunate, with my current haul of games, this could struggle to get in, but it deserves some time.

[lordwow]

I am still playing the crap out of MVP Baseball 2005.

[jp0213]

My Xbox doesn't get a lot of game play because it is my media center device with tv shows and movies. When I do actually play games on it, it's normally: Burnout 3, Stubbs the Zombie, Jade Empire, any of the Medal of Honors, Hunter: The Reckoning, Doom 3, Halo 1 & 2. Yeah, I think that's it.

[gareman]

Deathrow, Ninja Gaiden,....

[popemogoth]

Halo 1

[kewlrabbit]

I started playing psychonauts again for the first time in months last week. It's amazingly good. I would probably have finished it by now, but my xbox started freezing up and acting weird, so I'm not going to use it again until i get some memory cards to back up my saves. I love my old xbox, but the hardware's pure shit. It's probably on it's last leg. :cry: After that, hoping it holds up, I'll probably give Otogi 2 a shot.

[bmulligan]

I just bought 2 Xboxes at garage sales 3 weeks ago and I've already collected about 24 games. Call of Duty 3 has been calling my name for the last week along with Half-life 2 and I just started KOTOR II.

Man, what a great system I missed out on for the last 6 1/2 years. I've played xbox games with friends for short periods, but I'm really amazed at the convenience of having a harddrive in the system, not to mention the better framerate, and music storage.

I've got a question I hope somebody can answer for me: Can I still get an Xbox live account and are there any xbox live downloads and game servers still available? Were there any live arcade titles for this thing?

And, can I play system link games over ethernet or do I have to buy a crossover cable ?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[jp0213]

You can do it over a standard ethernet cable as long as you have a hub or switch to connect the other system to. I don't remember there being a huge amount of content to download for the original Xbox. Doesn't mean there wasn't any, I just don't remember it. I'm not sure if you can still sign up for a live account through the original Xbox dash.

[bmulligan]

I've looked at the microsoft website and have seen the list of games that have DLC, I was just wondering if there are xbox live games you can download too. I've seen a Pacman disk for the original xbox that was titled xbox live arcade, but I cant find any other info about that kind of DLC.

[mcelfour]

I've looked at the microsoft website and have seen the list of games that have DLC, I was just wondering if there are xbox live games you can download too. I've seen a Pacman disk for the original xbox that was titled xbox live arcade, but I cant find any other info about that kind of DLC.

In (at least some) XBL starter kits, there was a Ms. Pac-man game Xbox arcade disc. You stuck that disc in, and it would connect to Live, to the arcade, where you could try and buy games. I was never really that impressed, and prices seemed too high for me.

I have the disc, and it is very doubtful that I'll use it again, PM me if you need one.

[Danil ACE]

I have arcade games on my hard drive from the previous owner and I was wondering how to access them. Judging by the file size, they are not saves, but the actual games. So how do I start them up?

[tangytangerine]

I have arcade games on my hard drive from the previous owner and I was wondering how to access them. Judging by the file size, they are not saves, but the actual games. So how do I start them up?

Is there around 8-12 saves in that XBL Arcade file? If so, that's one of the demo discs that copied them to the HDD. To access them, you need to get one of the arcade discs.

[mcelfour]

Is there around 8-12 saves in that XBL Arcade file? If so, that's one of the demo discs that copied them to the HDD. To access them, you need to get one of the arcade discs.

Yes. This is correct. Again, I have an arcade disc if you're interested. Cover shipping and it's yours.

[bmulligan]

Thanks for the offer, but I just got a Goozex match last night. Hopefuly he'll actully send it.

How high were the prices, anyway ?

[fraggedbylaggers]

I am currently playing psyconauts and amped 2.

anyone know about internet sharing with my mac and xbox? I cant get it to work...

[YoshiFan1]

Just finished Def Jam Fight for NY and am working on SSX On Tour. Best $1.94 I spent in a while (97 cents each at Sears)

[SoulProphet]

97 cents each??? i gotta go to sears to find out if they still got games

[urzishra14]

i play Star Wars Battlefront from time to time..

[anotherpoorgamer]

I got Jedi Academy recently and its pretty fun.

[Man of Ice]

I popped in Capcom vs SNK 2. Man I've gotten terrible at that game.

[Richard Longfellow]

James Bond Everything or Nothing. Honestly it's the best Bond game I've ever played. Grab it if you find it cheap.

[manthing]

I got it for under a buck during the last GS coupon...

8-)


I bought it full price for the PS2 when it hit, traded it in for a Slim PS2 during a promo and missed it.


Right now when I fire up the ol' behemoth, I'm playing Rogue Trooper

[Danil ACE]

I beat chronicles of riddick a couple of days ago. Very fun game.

[tangytangerine]

I've been playing the 2 Max Payne games lately, since I lost the saves when switching Xbox consoles last year. They still stand up pretty well.

[Frostbittenwolf]

did anyone ever play the Syberia games? I still play them, the visuals were amazing. t is unfortunate they they didn't emulated them for the 360.

[DesertFox]

did anyone ever play the Syberia games? I still play them, the visuals were amazing. t is unfortunate they they didn't emulated them for the 360.

I got those games for my sister to play. Good stuff.
Not really my type of game to play ,but nice to watch others play.

[S0DA POPINSKI]

I havent gotten a original Xbox yet ( I will be with in the next few weeks). I think the first game I will play through will be Jade Empire again. My backlog for Xbox is as follows. I have to start all from scratch.

Psychonauts (made it a few worlds through)
Jade Empire (beat it before)
Kotor (played it 30 hours or so)
KotoR II (never played)
Raze's Hell (never played)
Phantom Dust (never played)
Tom Clancy 3 pack (played all of em)
Burnout 3 (played a little)
NFL 2k5 (played like it was my job)
Think there is a few more.

[KaneRobot]

I'll probably go back and play Mega Man Anniversary Collection again before MM9 comes out.

Someday I'll get around to that unopened Metal Gear Solid 2...someday...

[IAmTheCheapestGamer]

How is that Toejam & Earl game for Xbox? I ask because one of my local GS stores has had a copy of it sitting in the used $10 and under bin for Xbox for over 6 months now. Is it anything like the Genesis/SNES ones?

[schuerm26]

How is that Toejam & Earl game for Xbox? I ask because one of my local GS stores has had a copy of it sitting in the used $10 and under bin for Xbox for over 6 months now. Is it anything like the Genesis/SNES ones?

I thought it was pretty bad, plus it gave me motion sickness. It should only be like $7 or so. Even less with the coupon. I would pick it up if you are at all interested. You could sell it on ebay or probably trade it in to some local store and lost nothing or very little.

[DesertFox]

How is that Toejam & Earl game for Xbox? I ask because one of my local GS stores has had a copy of it sitting in the used $10 and under bin for Xbox for over 6 months now. Is it anything like the Genesis/SNES ones?

I liked it enough to play through it and beat it. Essentially similar to the first.
But it gets repetitive, too many weak but annoying bad guys, corny "ghetto" jokes, and I'm saying that as a huge fan of the original.

If you're going to play it with another person, go ahead and try it, but alone, probably not unless you're a big fan.

[Aleryn]

Haven't stopped playing Unreal Championship 2 on my Xbox, and don't plan to. Love UT, but UC2 just does things UT never has done, and no other FPS ever has as well.

Would still be playing with Morrowind occasionally if I didn't grab the PC version. Love MW on the Xbox, but DAMMIT are the initial loads, or when you die and reload times HORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRIBLE.

[doctorfaustus]

I bought the following from the gs b2g1 sale

Beyond Good & Evil
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
for 11 dollars and some change.
and
Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.99

[Pratt75]

you picked up some good ones.

[Mechafenris]

After I saw Fable show up on the Originals page of Live, I decided to finally batten down and finish the game ;) I got all the way to the final battle and that's where I sit... not good enough with the bow to finish the job. ;)

But, my monster original controller for my Xbox sure took some getting used to. ;)

I may play Jade Empire after this (since I just got it used...)

[doctorfaustus]

I bought the following from the gs b2g1 sale

Beyond Good & Evil
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
for 11 dollars and some change.
and
Return to Castle Wolfenstein 1.99

you picked up some good ones.


Yeah, someone recommend those games in the B2g1 free thread.

[Para]

My friend gave me his old copy of Fable, so I'm working on that right now.
So far I've gotten to the first Arena quest, but I haven't played it in a while since.