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Ok, I really don't know much about it. I bought a gamecube over Christmas to reinvigorate my old days, but I am feeling, sadly enough, the lack of cool and fun games to play. With the pricedrop, this system might be in contention for a purchase now. Internet games would be awesome as well. So

What other systems do you have and how does your Xbox compare?

I understand there are no memory cards, but a harddrive for saves. How much space is there for a lot games?

Gamecube has the mandatory titles like Metroid, Mario, etc. that everyone enjoys. What are those games on Xbox that you can find in just about any Xbox gamer's collection?

What are the other features of the Xbox? Do you have to have some kind of monthly payment or extra equipment for online play, or can you just plug it into your cable modem and go?

More to follow based on answers, perhaps. Thanks in advance.

i dont have an xbox,but idont think you totally gave your cube a chance..

I've got all three "next gen" consoles, xbox ranks number one.

There are memory cards, but they are not needed. The HD will hold seemingly endless amounts of save data.

Mandatory Games: for most Halo is one, PGR2, Splinter Cell, RS3 to name a few, others are better at this part than me.

For Live play there is an annual fee. However there are ways to play it free, but not on the Live servers. XBConnect.com and Gamespy are the two I know of, XBConnect being the better of the two IMO.

Get the Xbox for Halo alone. If that's not enough you can sign up for Xbox live for a year for $50 (can usually find cheaper here) or try it for 2 months free. That lets you play all games except for PSO. Playing games on Xbox live is by far the best online experience I've ever had. Splinter Cell, Rainbow 6, Mech Assault, ESPN sports games, Crimson skies will all keep you busy. You almost always get the best version of multi-platform games as well.

Originally Posted by punqsux i dont have an xbox,but idont think you totally gave your cube a chance..

Hey, I like it, but I can't find a good flight sim, new sports games, or online play. Seems Xbox does offer these things. I'll probably continue to buy exclusives like RE4, but what more chance can I give it?

well if those are the 3 things youre looking for, you shouldnt need tobesold on xbox, im not sure about the flight sim part, butit has tons of sports and online play, however if youre anea fan id say get a ps2because the xbox versions arnt online, not to mention all online gaming is free

I'm just trying to get the story of why people like the Xbox from the general gamers... ](*,)

I agree, with your current entheusiasm, and discription of your gaming lifestyle, I don't think you really need an xbox...but if you are rich then get one anyway, they are 149 now

I'm not rich, that's why I'm not looking at playstation...

Can't we just stick to the topic?

You need a subscription Xbox Live to play online, however you can probably pick up a 1-year card from Blockbuster or from another CAG. Your Xbox can play MP3s/DVDs in addition to games, and much more in addition if you mod it. I really don't know what else to say, I just like my XBox for the games period.

Originally Posted by P0ldy I'm not rich, that's why I'm not looking at playstation... Can't we just stick to the topic?

Stick to the topic? What do you want? No one can give you a definate answer, nor do I think anyone really cares whether you get an XBOX or not. Do you like the games the XBOX offers? Then get it. You don't like the games XBOX offers, don't get it. It really isn't that hard. You aren't investing in a car here.

Originally Posted by P0ldy Ok, I really don't know much about it. I bought a gamecube over Christmas to reinvigorate my old days, but I am feeling, sadly enough, the lack of cool and fun games to play. With the pricedrop, this system might be in contention for a purchase now. Internet games would be awesome as well.

I'll give it a shot for ya.

Originally Posted by P0ldy What other systems do you have and how does your Xbox compare?

I have Xbox, GC and Dreamcast. Xbox gets the most play overall.

Originally Posted by P0ldy I understand there are no memory cards, but a harddrive for saves. How much space is there for a lot games?

There is never a need for memory cards with the amount of space on the HD.

Originally Posted by P0ldy Gamecube has the mandatory titles like Metroid, Mario, etc. that everyone enjoys. What are those games on Xbox that you can find in just about any Xbox gamer's collection?

Halo, Ninja Gaiden, Project Gotham Racing 2, Star Wars: Kotor, Splinter Cell: PT, and Panzer Dragoon Orta, to name a few.

Originally Posted by P0ldy What are the other features of the Xbox? Do you have to have some kind of monthly payment or extra equipment for online play, or can you just plug it into your cable modem and go?

Xbox Live is, as mentioned, $50 a year, you'll need a router if you want to have your computer and Xbox up together, but other than than that, theres no extra equipment needed.

Originally Posted by P0ldy More to follow based on answers, perhaps. Thanks in advance.

You're welcome

Originally Posted by P0ldy Hey, I like it, but I can't find a good flight sim, new sports games, or online play. Seems Xbox does offer these things. I'll probably continue to buy exclusives like RE4, but what more chance can I give it?

I guess most of us are just suprised that you have only had the cube for 4 months and are saying there isn't much to play. I have had my cube for over 2 years and I still play it often. I have an Xbox as well and probably play it more than the cube because I have only had the Xbox for 6 months.

On the Cube have you played: Mario Kart, Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Resident Evil, Metroid, Super Monkey Ball 2, Zelda Wind Waker?

Those games are all great. Is it possible that you are just not into gaming much anymore?

Originally Posted by Mr Unoriginal Stick to the topic? What do you want? No one can give you a definate answer, nor do I think anyone really cares whether you get an XBOX or not. Do you like the games the XBOX offers? Then get it. You don't like the games XBOX offers, don't get it. It really isn't that hard. You aren't investing in a car here.

Jesus ing christ, am I asking you to give a shit whether or not I make a purchase? I am only looking for opinions from people who have a few systems and are in a position to compare. I am not asking for your validation of any purchase I make, nor could I give less than half a shit about what people think I need or don't. It is difficult to find websites discussing the Xbox like this, so your extraneous, insipid bullshit can stop now.

I love the cube, but the xbox does have the best selection pf sports games out there. Well, the PS2 may have it beat but the graphics just don't seem as sharp. Xbox Live is perhaps the best way to go online with a console as well.

Originally Posted by Indiana I guess most of us are just suprised that you have only had the cube for 4 months and are saying there isn't much to play. I have had my cube for over 2 years and I still play it often. I have an Xbox as well and probably play it more than the cube because I have only had the Xbox for 6 months. On the Cube have you played: Mario Kart, Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, Resident Evil, Metroid, Super Monkey Ball 2, Zelda Wind Waker? Those games are all great. Is it possible that you are just not into gaming much anymore?

Hey, I like it, but I can't find a good flight sim, new sports games, or online play. Seems Xbox does offer these things. I'll probably continue to buy exclusives like RE4, but what more chance can I give it?

Yes, it's true that I'm not big into gaming like I was many years ago. But I would like to play a game once in a while, and I'm not always looking for extended play involved in Mario, Res Evil, Metroid, or Zelda, since I don't play that often. Zealots can rest easy about close relationships with this system or that one, because I'm not saying the Cube is a bad system. I'm just looking for other options.

I wouldn't have posted that, nor did I feel that the topic was stupid until you asked people to stay on the topic. Most of the posts were doing exactly what you asked for but you didn't seem happy with that.

Originally Posted by Mr Unoriginal I wouldn't have posted that, nor did I feel that the topic was stupid until you asked people to stay on the topic. Most of the posts were doing exactly what you asked for but you didn't seem happy with that.

It's obvious that I was replying to the people not answering the thread topic. I appreciate the answers I've had so far (especially from Indiana) from repetske and Supernothing. That pux poster has given good insight as well, thinking about it. Xbox + router + xbox live is probably more than a PS2. Hm.

I ended up buying the Xbox after the cube because of a few exclusive titles and a few games that are only on Xbox and PS2. (It seems the cube is left out once in awhile.)

KOTR, Crimson Skies, Ninja Gaiden, Halo, Project Gotham Racing 1 & 2, Grand Theft Auto, DOA 3, and Top Spin.

Also, I buy all the sports games for Xbox now because of the built in hard drive. I hate the amount of memory cards required on the cube for my Madden and Nascar seasons.

I bought the xbox because I have two friends who have the PS2. I like that I can play some PC games on my xbox, until I get my dream PC gaming machine up... aka Morrowind, and eventually Half-life 2, and Doom. I also like the games the xbox has, halo, madden 2004, oddworld, splinter cell, mechassault, kotor...
I like the controllers for the xbox better then the PS2, I think the thumbpads are tighter and more precise, and therefore FPS games are available to the xbox, and can be played well... ghost recon, mohaa etc.

There are no definate answers, and you're likely not going to find a fan boy here... but I'll be honest with you. I think the xbox is the best system out there, at least as far as hardware is concerned. PS2 sure has a lot of nice exclusive titles, but that's what going over my buddy's house is for...

The xbox has so many titles that I really want to get my hands on, once they are released, or once they come into my price point.
Hope that helps, PM if you have any specific questions