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stacycub23
08-26-2004, 04:40 PM
Hello gamers.
I'm getting an xbox for my boyfriend's birthday. He mainly play pc games but with a new 55 inch tv he wants a consolde and I believe xbox is the best :D
the advice I need is what games to get? I'm going to get madden and ninga garden (Sp?) what else should I get? What are the must have for xbox owners? the games no xbox gamers should be without.
He likes all genres as long as they are fun to play.
Thank in advance for your help.
Stacy
Cornfedwb
08-26-2004, 04:42 PM
Halo, Star Wars: KOTOR, Panzer Dragoon Orta, Splinter Cell: PT
Those are what I consider the must haves.
And Ninja Garden.. I can just imagine Nintendo coming up with that one :)
bignick
08-26-2004, 04:44 PM
Oh, you already have a boyfriend, never mind. I recomend Fuzion Frenzy, thats the best party game ever.
brushwood
08-26-2004, 04:44 PM
KOTOR is, in my opinion, the best Xbox game there is. If he is a boxing fan you should definitely get Fight Night 2004. Best boxing game ever made.
As for Xbox being the best console, I'd have to disagree, but I'll leave that flamewar alone.
Darkfire001
08-26-2004, 04:45 PM
Does he like playing games with other people?
Then pick up Halo and Mechassault
Cornfedwb
08-26-2004, 04:47 PM
KOTOR is, in my opinion, the best Xbox game there is. If he is a boxing fan you should definitely get Fight Night 2004. Best boxing game ever made.
As for Xbox being the best console, I'd have to disagree, but I'll leave that flamewar alone.
All three consoles have their hindrances and their positives. In pure console comparison, Xbox is the best of the three(from a purely technical standpoint.. don't debate me, its not an opinion.). But when you factor in game library.. it gets more confusing and its more based on what you want to play. But instead of saying 'Xbox isn't the best, but I won't start that debate'.. just don't say anything... then you really dont start that debate.
Murcielago77
08-26-2004, 04:47 PM
HALO not helo
KingDox
08-26-2004, 04:50 PM
Project Gotham Racing 2, Soul Calibur 2, Otogi
Final Starman
08-26-2004, 04:52 PM
ninga garden
GOTY FOR 2k5 I TELLS YA!
stormshadow
08-26-2004, 04:52 PM
if he likes old school arcade games (smash tv, paperboy) the midway arcade treasures and midway arcade treasures 2 (out in september) are great plus they are only 20 bucks!
vanlandw
08-26-2004, 04:54 PM
Fable if he enjoys RPG's when that game comes out...
msdmoney
08-26-2004, 04:55 PM
Just my 2 cents. If your boyfriend loves pc games, XBOX games are probably the best bet, but take in to consideration that many games released for XBOX also come out for pc. Therefore it might not give him much variety if he already has many of the good XBOX games already on PC. I would personally go with another system to compliment a PC, because it would give more variety.
Wombat
08-26-2004, 04:58 PM
Crimson Skies is my favorite XBOX game.
int80h
08-26-2004, 05:04 PM
Xbox is the best of the three(from a purely technical standpoint.. don't debate me, its not an opinion.).
Some parts of the Xbox are faster than the equivalent parts in the Gamecube.
Some parts of the Gamecube are faster than the equivalent parts in the Xbox.
Therefore neither console is better from a purely technical standpoint, because to do so it would have to be the best in all hardware areas. Therefore your statement is an Opinion.
WildWop
08-26-2004, 05:11 PM
ninga garden
GOTY FOR 2k5 I TELLS YA!
Picture Pikmin in ninja outfits, running around slashing off each other's flowers and throwing kunai or shuriken into those big grub things. Now THATS entertainment!
stacycub:
Did your BF own any consoles prior to this generation? That'd be a good barometer for which consoles/games would be the best fit. If you're going with Xbox, I'd recommend everything mentioned so far (except for Crimson Skies, which I find to be rather uninteresting) as well as Gladius (if he likes strategy games or RPGs -- think chess-meets-Planescape Torment in PC terms) and Riddick (short, but EXCELLENT, though apparently coming to PC as well).
Shenmue 2 is also a favorite of mine, though it's very hit-or-miss. Either you like it alot, or you HATE it.
little_krampy
08-26-2004, 05:13 PM
Nice gift. If his birthday is on or after Sept 14th get him Fable (Sept 14th is the release date), he'll love you forever...although you probably won't see much of him for the next month or two.
el bobo
08-26-2004, 05:16 PM
You seem like a great girlfriend. ^_^
Games
Halo, Fable, Grand Theft AutoIII/Vice city, NFL 2K5, Fuzion Frenzy, Sega Soccer Slam, and Time Splitters 2.
eugenethegrey
08-26-2004, 07:34 PM
Get Castle Shikigami 2 (when it comes out) and Metal Slug 3
Scorch
08-26-2004, 07:48 PM
heh.. Ninja Garden starring the kid from Harvest Moon.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/scorch/hm1.jpg
evilpenguin9000
08-26-2004, 09:38 PM
Tony Hawk Underground is the shiz for skateboarding games.
punqsux
08-26-2004, 09:47 PM
panzer dragoon orta, the chronicles of riddick, depending how nerdy he is, phantasy star online
I'm sure he would love Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball. :wink:
Halo, ESPN NFL 2K5, Ninja Gaiden, Chronicles of Riddick, Project Gotham Racing 2, Crimson Skies, Splinter Cell, and Splinter Cell Pandorrow Tomorrow, Rainbow Six 3 or Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow are all very good games.
If he has the required internet connection, then I suggest him getting XBL.
punqsux
08-26-2004, 09:51 PM
ninga garden
im not trying to be a jerk(i even contributed to the thread dispite the fact that i dispise the xbox), but THATS funny!
crazytalkx
08-26-2004, 09:57 PM
I would recommend either Halo or Star Wars KOTOR. HES SO LUCKY TO HAVE A GF LIKE YOU!!!!!! Its beautiful! :cry:
Trakan
08-26-2004, 10:00 PM
heh.. Ninja Garden starring the kid from Harvest Moon.
Scorch, your avatar is shaq-fuing huge!!!!!!! Resize that thing!
I'm sure he would love Dead or Alive Extreme Beach Volleyball. :wink:
Halo, ESPN NFL 2K5, Ninja Gaiden, Chronicles of Riddick, Project Gotham Racing 2, Crimson Skies, Splinter Cell, and Splinter Cell Pandorrow Tomorrow, Rainbow Six 3 or Rainbow Six 3 Black Arrow are all very good games.
If he has the required internet connection, then I suggest him getting XBL.
That pretty much sums it up
punqsux
08-26-2004, 10:27 PM
http://www.atari.net/sites/et/cag/photoshop/ninjagarden1.jpg
http://www.atari.net/sites/et/cag/photoshop/ninjagarden2.jpg
redrobot
08-26-2004, 10:34 PM
If he likes racing games, Rallisport Challenge 2 is awesome. and FYI it's ninja gaiden (that's what theyre chuckling at).
mario23air
08-26-2004, 10:38 PM
Halo is a must have
DrunkTigerWoods
08-26-2004, 10:52 PM
http://www.atari.net/sites/et/cag/photoshop/ninjagarden1.jpg
http://www.atari.net/sites/et/cag/photoshop/ninjagarden2.jpg
HHAAHHAHA, great job.
WildWop
08-26-2004, 10:55 PM
Yah, I love the second one, where he's trimming the verge
jer7583
08-27-2004, 04:06 AM
you are the best girlfriend ever(except for my julie, of course.. O:) ) , For God's sake, buy the man Halo. Don't forget ESPN over madden.. $20, and its a better game. Panzer Dragoon Orta is a classic as well.. you might even enjoy that one.
Hey another "what are the best games on Xbox?" thread.
Never get tired of seeing these.
Phft.
manofpeace20
08-28-2004, 03:25 AM
Depends on the type of things he enjoys:
Sports: Madden 2005, ESPN 2K5
Shooting: Halo, Chronicles of Riddick
Stealth: Hitman 2, Thief, (avoid Splinter Cell. That game is overrated)
The must haves is the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack and probably Halo. You can't go wrong on those. Then let him fill out his collection.
xzafixz
08-28-2004, 03:31 AM
Actually Ninja Garden might not be that far away! Itagaki said that he could make Pikmin better in an interview, if he were to head Pikmin 3.
http://cube.ign.com/articles/540/540272p1.html
Pylis
08-28-2004, 03:39 AM
Itagaki is my hero.
crazytalkx
08-28-2004, 04:11 AM
Actually Ninja Garden might not be that far away! Itagaki said that he could make Pikmin better in an interview, if he were to head Pikmin 3.
http://cube.ign.com/articles/540/540272p1.html
He can talk the talk, but can he walk the walk? Probably.
Tromack
08-28-2004, 04:34 AM
If he doesn't have it for PC, get Chronicles of Riddick. That game is amazing and one of the must haves for the system.
Scorch
08-28-2004, 04:53 AM
If he doesn't have it for PC, get Chronicles of Riddick. That game is amazing and one of the must haves for the system.
I should hope he doesn't have it for PC.. Riddick was just announced not long ago as being in development for the PC.. it's not nearly done!
Duo_Maxwell
08-28-2004, 05:21 AM
Her's a list of decent Xbox exclusives (not counting PC) that can be had to cheap:
Halo
Panzer Dragoon Orta
Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic
Morrowind Game of the Edition
Rainbow Six 3 (not exclusive but easily the best version)
MechAssault
Crimsons Skies
Retrun to Castle Wolfenstien
Dead or Alive 3
Project Gotham Racing 2
Armed & Dangerous
Otogi
Top Spin
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Shenmue 2
Broken Sword: Sleeping Dragon
Brute Force
There's probably more but i can't think right now...
biggestinuyashafan
08-28-2004, 05:33 AM
i wish my g/f would buy me a console. that's alright, i am getting a new x-box off of here and my parents are getting me a gba sp (b-day present) and i am going to give that to my g/f. then later on i am going to get me a gamecube. i already have a ps2, so i am good on that. oh yeah, lots of people have been prefering ESPN 2K5 over Madden 2005. i work at gamestop and more people buy ESPN than Madden and the ones that buy Madden come in looking for ESPN usually. ESPN is cheaper also, because it had to compete with Madden this year and it is beating the hell out of Madden from what people tell me.
tholly
08-28-2004, 05:39 AM
Halo
Project Gotham Racing 2
RalliSport Challenge 2
Need For Speed Underground
Halo 2 (on November 9th)
ESPN is cheaper also, because it had to compete with Madden this year and it is beating the hell out of Madden from what people tell me.
Those people are wrong.
Sporadic
08-28-2004, 01:30 PM
Hello gamers.
I'm getting an xbox for my boyfriend's birthday. He mainly play pc games but with a new 55 inch tv he wants a consolde and I believe xbox is the best :D
the advice I need is what games to get? I'm going to get madden and ninga garden (Sp?) what else should I get? What are the must have for xbox owners? the games no xbox gamers should be without.
He likes all genres as long as they are fun to play.
Thank in advance for your help.
Stacy
Get him Deathrow (can be found at EB for only 15 dollars) and Halo (30). Both are most owns for any Xbox owner.
willardhaven
08-28-2004, 01:37 PM
Metal Slug 3 : )
I also suggest you getting him a few demo discs. They're pretty cheap. and it will be a good way to find out what games he wants. 5 have come out so far.
Nirvanaguy777
08-28-2004, 01:54 PM
hmm for xbox id say get him halo, fable, ninja gaiden, soul caliber 2 and Star Wars knights of the old republic, all the games accept fable can be found for reasonable prices 25 and lower, fable will be released towards the end of septemeber at the normal 50 buck price but it promises too be one of best games of all time