XBox vs PS2

Zenithian Legend

Zenithian Legend

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So, I'm assuming that all of the people who post regularly on this board are GC owners, and I am as well. Quite happy with my cube, but I've been thinking lately the barn has room for one more system, mainly one with DVD capabilities. So, keeping in mind I already have a Cube; as a second system which do you suggest: XBox or PS2?
 
PS2- more fighters, action, RPGs, comes with DVD player
XBox- built in hard drive, your online action games, online fighters, seperate DVD device needed to play DVDs.

btw I like the PS2 more myself, as you can tell from my collection and I am awaiting for:

FF 12, MGS3: Snaker Eater, Suikoden 4, Guilty Gear Isuka, Tekken 5
 
Depends, how is your computer setup, many xbox games are also available for the computer so factor that in. Also depends what types of games you are into.
 
I have both systems, and it really depends on the types of games you play. I have had my ps2 since launch, and just aquired my Xbox more recently. I also have a cube. If there is a game on all three systems that I want, I will usually buy it for the Xbox. Same is true if the game is on either Xbox or PS2...the Xbox usually wins. I used to hate Xbox until I actually owned one.

Both systems have online play if you are interested. Xbox Live is not free, but it is the better of the two online systems.

It's really going to boil down to what type of games you like to play though.

PS2 is the system to own of RPG's are your thing.
 
If you want to play online, Xbox.
If you want RPG's, PS2.

If you want Halo 2, Bioware, or multiplatform games, Xbox.
If you want Nippon Ichi or Atlus games, PS2.

If you have HDTV, Xbox.

I own both. I don't own a cube yet, there isn't a GC exclusive compelling enough for me to buy one. Unless Skies of Arcadia 2 comes out for it.
 
same here, I used to hate xbox until I got one, it is really not bad. the third party games are usually better on it.

I still hate sony though. ps2 is just a crappy machine and load times are not bearable sometimes.

if you're an absolute rpg fanatic though, definitely get ps2, endless supply of it. but if it's for anything else, most likely xbox is the better choice.
 
Having both, I would go with X-Box over the PS2, I like that I don't need memory cards(which can get costly) and the shorter load times on multiplatform games. But if RPG's are your thing you may be happier with a PS2
 
I'm glad you said the Cube was the #1 system, becuase I was coming in here to tell you this matchup (Xbox Vs. PS2) wasn't very good at all. That being said, I own all three consoles, and I would pick PS2 over Xbox any day. The PS2 has far more games than the Xbox, and if you're looking for a DVD player as well, the PS2 requires no additional purchase.
 
I'm in the same boat, own a GC, looking to buy one of the other 2 systems by end of year.
I've heard many of the same points brought up by everyone here.
Right now I'm leaning towards a PS2 mainly because of the huge gaming selection and the fact that I still have several PS1 titles.
But I've heard the graphics are much better on the XBox and having a hard drive will eliminate the need to buy any memory cards. But with the exception of a few titles (Halo) there isn't much that appeals to me.

Any good bundle deals coming out for those systems any time soon?
 
I own all three as well and ever since i got my XB i've always taken it's multi-platform games over the rest. i'd definately go with xbox i've only bought 1 PS2 game all year and I dont see myself buying anymore except MGS 3 and GTA SA. But then again i cant stand RPG's so that is probably why not many hyped up games on PS2 appeal to me.
 
I am an Xbox/PS2 owner and I agree with everyone else that says it comes down to what types of games you like. Both systems have clear dominance in certain areas:

Xbox: Racing, Sports, First Person Shooters, Western Style Action RPGs
PS2: Japanese Style, RPGs, Platformers, "Quirky" titles

I like the Xbox genre games better so I would go with an Xbox. The hard drive saves money, you don't have to buy mulitap and 99% of mulitplatform titles are better on Xbox. Xbox LIVE is much better than PS2 online as well, if that is a factor. There are enough games that use the custom soundtrack to mention that as well.
 
The Xbox is the better console, the PS2 has the better library.. really depends on what you're looking for. The only way I could decide was getting them all.
 
I own all three. first came the Ps2 loved it, then game gamecube, loved it, then came xbox, loved it. Honestly I think they are all great systems, I suggest making your choice simply by the best deal you can find. No matter if you pick up an xbox or PS2 you will love it, than in a year or so, (when the new systems come out) pick up whichever one you didn't buy now.

Over the whole lifetime of my ownership I would speculate that I have played each system about the same amount of time.
 
I'm amazed that this hasn't turned into a flame war. I came in expecting the worst. Bravo CAGers!

On topic - I'd have to agree with just about everyone. PS2 has a better library, Xbox is the stronger console technology wise as well as for online. Xbox is the only current gen console I don't own so I can't comment on the quality of the games. None of them seem to interest me anyway.
 
PS2 has a much better library!

Mind you, I own all 3, and I'm having a fun time playing Fable now...but my PS2 game collection is huge.
 
My vote goes to the Xbox, I owned all 3 systems, but sold my GC (I just never played it).

If you do not want to buy $120 in extras to make a complete system you have to go with the xbox.

PS2 you need to buy
Multitap- $30
Broadband Adapter- $60
Memory Card- $30

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit- $20


If you want to play RPGs buy a SNES!
 
[quote name='Othergods']My vote goes to the Xbox, I owned all 3 systems, but sold my GC (I just never played it).

If you do not want to buy $120 in extras to make a complete system you have to go with the xbox.

PS2 you need to buy
Multitap- $30
Broadband Adapter- $60
Memory Card- $30

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit- $20


If you want to play RPGs buy a SNES![/quote]

What are you talking about?

1) A multitap is rarely necessary. (Come one, how many times have YOU played with more than 1 other person?)
2) The BBA is NOT $60. Try half of that. If you paid $60, then you got ripped off.
3) Again, the Memcard is $20, NOT $30.

So lets see how this breaks down.

PS2 you need to buy
Memory Card - $20

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit - $20

Sounds pretty even to me.
 
[quote name='daphatty'][quote name='Othergods']My vote goes to the Xbox, I owned all 3 systems, but sold my GC (I just never played it).

If you do not want to buy $120 in extras to make a complete system you have to go with the xbox.

PS2 you need to buy
Multitap- $30
Broadband Adapter- $60
Memory Card- $30

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit- $20


If you want to play RPGs buy a SNES![/quote]

What are you talking about?

1) A multitap is rarely necessary. (Come one, how many times have YOU played with more than 1 other person?)
2) The BBA is NOT $60. Try half of that. If you paid $60, then you got ripped off.
3) Again, the Memcard is $20, NOT $30.

So lets see how this breaks down.

PS2 you need to buy
Memory Card - $20

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit - $20

Sounds pretty even to me.[/quote]

As to playing with more than one person, I guess you do not have friends. Because I use feature this all the time. Or the PS2 does not have any good pultiplayer games.

I know this is a Gamecube thread so how many of you GC's use the 4 ports on your unit? Would 2 have been sufficient with all of the party games and mario cart sytle games? I do not think so. The same goes for the FPS's on the Xbox.

When the BBA came out is was $60 and that was the day I cursed PS2 and never priced it again because my xbox came with it.

You are right your basic $20 lowest memory memory card compares to the built in Hard Drive. What are you gonna save your progress on what 4 games before you have to start deleting stuff?
 
[quote name='daphatty'][quote name='Othergods']My vote goes to the Xbox, I owned all 3 systems, but sold my GC (I just never played it).

If you do not want to buy $120 in extras to make a complete system you have to go with the xbox.

PS2 you need to buy
Multitap- $30
Broadband Adapter- $60
Memory Card- $30

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit- $20


If you want to play RPGs buy a SNES![/quote]

What are you talking about?

1) A multitap is rarely necessary. (Come one, how many times have YOU played with more than 1 other person?)
2) The BBA is NOT $60. Try half of that. If you paid $60, then you got ripped off.
3) Again, the Memcard is $20, NOT $30.

So lets see how this breaks down.

PS2 you need to buy
Memory Card - $20

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit - $20

Sounds pretty even to me.[/quote]

you forgot the BBA if he wants to go online.

I think bottom line is just, how much do you love RPGs
 
I have all 3 systems as well. (Xbox, PS2, and GameCube)

I have to say I enjoy the Xbox the most out of all three. It usually gets the best version of multi-platform games as well as having the included hard drive and broadband hookup. I have the DVD kit for the Xbox as well, it is great and I got it for only 15 bucks. Plus Xbox Live is the best online service I've ever used. Being able to jsut pop a game in and find your friend on there in seconds is a something I enjoy after every game purchase. I'm currently looking forward to GTA: SA on the Xbox in 2005.

I hardly ever play my PS2 anymore, probably because I'm not much of an RPG gamer now, but I still enjoy Virtua Fighter 4:Evoultion and Superman: The Shadow of Apokolips.

The GameCube has some great games that if I had more expendable income I'd purchase, but I don't (That's why I'm a CAG).
 
I will agree that the PS2 has the best selection of games.

Plus there are a ton of great games that you can pick up on the Greatest Hits for $19.99.

Also don't forget that MS may launch X-box 2 next year.
Im sure will find out that info at the Jan CES in Vegas.
 
XBox - Pros - More powerful system, which means better graphics, even on multi-platform games, shorter load times, and smoother performance. Not true on every game, but a large portion of them.
- Better online network, with more games supported.
- Several really good exclusives.
- Built in hard drive - no needing memory cards, and ability to download new content.
Cons - Fewer installed base than PS2, which means most games are designed for PS2, and do not take advantage of the XBox graphics.
- Fee for online play. It's not very expensive, but the PS2 is free, once you buy the adapter.
- Controller isn't quite as good as the PS2 for many games.
- PS2 has many key exclusives that will never appear on XBox.
- Very few RPG's, especially compared to PS2.
- Microsoft is not as good at promoting their console as Sony.
- Smaller library of titles.

PS2 - Pros - Largest installed base, meaning that nearly all games will make it onto the system.
- Many key exclusives and first releases.
- Lots of RPG's.
- Best controller on the market, for many games.
- Sony is a ruthless promoter.
- plays nearly all PS1 games.
- Largest library.
- Best light gun on the market. Good gun games.
Cons - Least powerful of the current consoles, with generally the weakest graphics and performance on multiplatform games.
- Hard drive sold seperately.
- Must buy memory cards to save games.
- Inferior online setup.
 
what rebenns said, I kinda also like light gun games myselfs for PS2. The xbox only has the madcaz blaster gun and its light gun/gun games are HOuse of the dead and Silent Scope. I can't wait for Crisis Zone.
 
XBOX. Better action/ shooting games, which I love (I'm not a huge fan of RPGS.) Graphics are better. supports Dolby Digital in Game, and XBOX Live.
 
[quote name='DenisDFat']PS2. It actually has games woth buying, unlike the xdude.

there's no reason anyone should own an xdude.[/quote]

No games worth buying on Xbox, that may be a bit biased, just because PS2 has more games it doesn't mean they are better, and perhaps you mean X-dud? I'm not really sure.
But to the OP I would say it depends on the games. If you have to have RPGs get PS2, otherwise it's Xbox (Xdude) all the way!
 
How many of you guys have noticed the amounts of reviews for multiplatform games telling you to "go with the GC/Xbox version" due to the PS2's grainy graphics/slowdown? I suppose this is inevitable this far into this generation since the PS2 came out so much earlier, but really, this would be my main concern when it came to which system to buy. That being said, perhaps the PSTwo is a little hardier of a system?
 
x-box all the way. PS2 is better for gamers on a budget but for the hardcore the x-box can do a lot more.

i own only 15 PS2 games and 40XB games
 
I like my Xbox more, but I play my PS2 more. It's library is a definite advantage. Personally, I like my GameCube the most but play it the least.
However, my Xbox and Gamecube got the most playtime last year because my friends and I were obsessed with Soul Calibur II (which I had for GC), F-Zero, and 8 player Halo.
If you can get 8 people and the requisite technology together, I would say 8 player (or more) halo makes the Xbox worthwhile. I know there are better FPS's on the PC, but actually having a full team in a room together with another full team nearby makes it so worthwhile.
 
PS2 hands down. In less than 4 months I have gotten close to 50 games, never had more than 15 for the Xbox.

the PS2 library is SOOOO much better than the Xbox, and really fills the holes in the GCN's library. Also games are really cheap. CAPCOM, KONAMI, and NAMCO are all some of my favorite publishers and they all make their best games for the PS2. SEGA also makes a lot of top notch games for the PS2 (Quantity may be more on Xbox and GCN, but VF4:Evolution is the top game from SEGA this generation).
 
The reason to own a XBOX: Halo, Fable, NO memory card needed (that is a HUGE plus) The built in hard drive is like owning 30 PS2 memory cards. Better graphics, much faster load times, Riddick, Ninja Gaiden, Rallisport 2, Project Gotham racing 2 (along with Burnout 3) is the best racing game made so far on any system, Crimson Skies, HALO 2 is coming!!

Reason to own a PS2: More games available exclusive to the system (but the graphics are better on XBOX), Some people like the PS2 controller better, Suikoden III, Devil May Cry, Onimusha 2 and 3, More RPG's available, It's the number one system in Japan so Japanese game developers focus heavily on making games for it.

I have every system made since Colecovision and will buy every one that ever comes out if I can. I personally like the XBOX better because it is just the best quality of graphics and the most powerful system available right now. In my opinion, the PS2 is old technology compared to XBOX. Play Riddick and you will see what I mean...The PS2 is just not up to par with the capabilities of the XBOX.....Granted the PS2 has some great games though and what's a powerful system without games? The Xbox has some incredible games as well and they completely rock as far as being up to date with technology's abilities now.

I would say if you are into RPG's and Japanese style games, get a PS2. If you like the best game graphics, first person shooters or any other games besides RPG's, definitely get a XBOX.
You can't go wrong with either system, but if you decide to go PS2, think about waiting for the new smaller PS2 that is coming out in November and there should be a price drop when it comes out....Just my opinion from my experience with both systems.....hope it helps
 
[quote name='Othergods']My vote goes to the Xbox, I owned all 3 systems, but sold my GC (I just never played it).

If you do not want to buy $120 in extras to make a complete system you have to go with the xbox.

PS2 you need to buy
Multitap- $30
Broadband Adapter- $60
Memory Card- $30

Xbox you need to buy
DVD kit- $20


If you want to play RPGs buy a SNES![/quote]

Yes you may have to buy the Network Adapter for the PS2 but you have to pay for Xbox live also. Pretty equal in my eyes.
 
PS2 has much better exclusives and a more extensive library of games. Xbox is technically superior and usually has the better multiplatform games. As for Gamecube, I haven't touched mine in over a year...nuff said.(I know you didn't ask for a GC opinion, just thought I'd do you the favor of volunteering it). :wink:
 
[quote name='Hixton1']PS2 has much better exclusives and a more extensive library of games. Xbox is technically superior and usually has the better multiplatform games. As for Gamecube, I haven't touched mine in over a year...nuff said.(I know you didn't ask for a GC opinion, just thought I'd do you the favor of volunteering it). :wink:[/quote]

You wanna give it to me? I bring mine to my friends houses enough that I'd love to have another.
 
[quote name='Cornfedwb']The Xbox is the better console, the PS2 has the better library.. really depends on what you're looking for. The only way I could decide was getting them all.[/quote]

I assume you mean Xbox is better as far as the hardware goes? I agree that getting all of them is really the only way to go, though.

All I can attest to is that I have had my Xbox for 2 years and my PS2 for almost 3 and I have more than double the number of games for my PS2 than I have for my Xbox. Most of the Xbox games I own are either Sega games or multiplatform games, such as PoP and BG&E, just because I prefer the Xbox controller-S to the PS2 one.
 
[quote name='Goodtone']If you like the best game graphics, first person shooters or any other games besides RPG's, definitely get a XBOX.[/quote]

Yes, Xbox is the best for FPS, but any other genre besides RPGs? I think that's stretching it. I'd say PS2 has a superior assortment of action, adventure, horror, and fighting games. And I'm not saying that it has the best of all of these - I'd say Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox is the best Action game I've played in a while - but it has more variety and more good, purchase-worthy options.
 
[quote name='Othergods']
As to playing with more than one person, I guess you do not have friends. Because I use feature this all the time. Or the PS2 does not have any good pultiplayer games. [/quote]

I don't even know what this says.

I know this is a Gamecube thread so how many of you GC's use the 4 ports on your unit? Would 2 have been sufficient with all of the party games and mario cart sytle games? I do not think so. The same goes for the FPS's on the Xbox.
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There's a difference between Gamecube and Ps2 (library). The amount of times I (or many of my friends) ever desired to play more than 2 player (or hell, have a game that supports it..) is almost zilch. Gamecube? It's a regular occurance. Nintendo has a focus on multiplayer that you can see since the advent of the 64 - Sony doesn't.

When the BBA came out is was $60 and that was the day I cursed PS2 and never priced it again because my xbox came with it.
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I can't deny this while being 100% certain, but I'm fairly positive the BBA was 40 on launch.

You are right your basic $20 lowest memory memory card compares to the built in Hard Drive. What are you gonna save your progress on what 4 games before you have to start deleting stuff?
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The "lowest memory card" - there's only one type of memory card for Ps2 - the 8MB card. Your comment regarding saving four games before having to delete stuff is ridiculous. Unless you keep your data for personal reasons, you won't ever have a storage problem while consistently keeping many titles on the card at once. Your bias is very clear and it shows through with your incompetent assault.

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On topic - I'd go with the Ps2, no sweat. If you have Ps2 and Gamecube, most (not all) of your bases are covered. It's always the best idea to own them all, but if I had to choose to drop one, it'd be X.
 
It really depends on what you want in a system.. the games, controller, amount of money, quality like do you prefer more of a variety of games like the ps2 library or just some really few good ones like the library for xbox. I somewhat looked at ps2 as quanitity and xbox as quality. I mean ps2 got some great games for rpgs and xbox has the shooter types.

I've got a ps2 and gc and I was thinking of getting an xbox sort of (my brother thought of it) and seeing like doa: ultimate and halo 2 is on xbox is making me me like "why xboxxxx you suckk" (from the fact that I don't own an xbox). So it really what you look for in a system.

I'd say ps2 cause it has more games and I just like RPGs. Also I prefer the ps2 controller compare to xbox. But then xbox has Ninja Gaiden and Halo and pretty soon DOA and hell it has the Raiden cover for Deception.
 
Go with PS2. It has better games and you cant play Devil May Cry on the Xbox. Personally its one of my favorite games of all time if not. Also I got my xbox thinking halo would make it worth it and it wasn't. Halo is way too repetetive for me. I havent touched my xbox for about 2 months and I have had it for only 3 1/2 months. I cant stand the controller and the only game I found worth my time on it was Ninja Gaiden. Also if you buy a new ps2 it comes with a network adapter and the PSTWO the new smaller version has the network adapter built in. Also its free to play on PS2 and no matter what people tell you it doesnt always disconnect and I found it to be more than sufficient for online games. Sure it has less than xbox does but how many of xbox's online games are really worth playing online?
 
[quote name='whoknows']you cant play Devil May Cry on the Xbox.[/quote]

Yeah, but you can play Ninja Gaiden. They are nigh-identical, and I don't mean that in a bad way.
 
[quote name='alongx'][quote name='Goodtone']If you like the best game graphics, first person shooters or any other games besides RPG's, definitely get a XBOX.[/quote]

Yes, Xbox is the best for FPS, but any other genre besides RPGs? I think that's stretching it. I'd say PS2 has a superior assortment of action, adventure, horror, and fighting games. And I'm not saying that it has the best of all of these - I'd say Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox is the best Action game I've played in a while - but it has more variety and more good, purchase-worthy options.[/quote]

Best First Person Shooters: Riddick and Halo (XBOX)
Best Racing games: Project Gotham 2 (XBOX)
Rallisport Challenge 2 (XBOX)
Burnout 3 (Plays best on XBOX)
Best action game: Ninja Gaiden (XBOX)
Best Flying game: Crimson Skies (XBOX)
Great Shooter: Panzer Dragoon Orta (XBOX)
Great RPG's: Star Wars KOTOR, Fable (XBOX)

I will let someone else do the sports games since I hardly ever play those
 
[quote name='Ledhed'][quote name='whoknows']you cant play Devil May Cry on the Xbox.[/quote]

Yeah, but you can play Ninja Gaiden. They are nigh-identical, and I don't mean that in a bad way.[/quote]

I'd much rather play Devil May Cry. A more stylish and substantial experience, imo.
 
[quote name='Goodtone'][quote name='alongx'][quote name='Goodtone']If you like the best game graphics, first person shooters or any other games besides RPG's, definitely get a XBOX.[/quote]

Yes, Xbox is the best for FPS, but any other genre besides RPGs? I think that's stretching it. I'd say PS2 has a superior assortment of action, adventure, horror, and fighting games. And I'm not saying that it has the best of all of these - I'd say Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox is the best Action game I've played in a while - but it has more variety and more good, purchase-worthy options.[/quote]

Best First Person Shooters: Riddick and Halo (XBOX)
Best Racing games: Project Gotham 2 (XBOX)
Rallisport Challenge 2 (XBOX)
Burnout 3 (Plays best on XBOX)
Best action game: Ninja Gaiden (XBOX)
Best Flying game: Crimson Skies (XBOX)
Great Shooter: Panzer Dragoon Orta (XBOX)
Great RPG's: Star Wars KOTOR, Fable (XBOX)

I will let someone else do the sports games since I hardly ever play those[/quote]

You totally missed the point. He even said Ninja Gaiden is probably the best action game around - but the Ps2 has more VARIETY and more purchase-worthy options around.
 
I have and love both systems.....Read my first posting on page 2 of this thread

I just think that if you had to choose one, and money for memory cards is an issue, the XBOX wins out easily. You will save at least $50 alone on memory cards.

Analogy:
My opinion is that why would you buy a 2 year old car with older technology, when you could have the newest model up to date one with the more technilogically advanced engine?
 
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