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Loads of people are saying that the PS2 will completely destroy every other system. Just looking at what Sony says that the system can do shows this. The system has a DVD player, will support high speed internet access and boasts to be the best console ever.
There's one problem though... The games are rubbish!
Let's take a look at the hype that Sony is throwing out about its system. They say the games will mark a revolution in gaming. Looking at the demos of Tekken Tag Tournament you'd be right to agree with them aswell- the demo showed 80 people on screen all generated in real time! But in the final game no such level made it on there. In fact, the backgrounds are still detached like the 5 year old original Tekken, and the game has loads of Jaggy edges (due to the PS2's poor Atni-Aliasing). In any case, the game is no more than Tekken 3 with better graphics.
And how about the other games? Sure Ridge Racer 5 looks nice, but try with 2 players, and the background detail drops to almost the level of the PSX! Like Tekken, the game is just a prettier version of its PSX original.
So how about the PS2's other features? Well, as for the DVD player, this has caused Sony loads of problems. First the had to recall the DVD driver discs, and almost got into a legal battle with holywood. Now Sony are finding that so many people have bought the PS2 just as a DVD player that PS2 sales in Japan are only at 7.8% of the total market, compared to the 49% on release!
This just all goes to show that whatever gimmicks companies throw around, all that really matters in the end is the games. The PS2's line-up has some good games, but these are no better than the Dreamcast equivalants. Maybe that's why the Dreamcast is in total domination of the American games market. With games like Shenmue, Metropolis Street Racer and Jet Set Radio, it looks like the DC is the choice for gamers. Sure the PS2 has a DVD player, and may become a set top box, but wasn't there another console like that called the 3DO once upon a time?
There's one problem though... The games are rubbish!
Let's take a look at the hype that Sony is throwing out about its system. They say the games will mark a revolution in gaming. Looking at the demos of Tekken Tag Tournament you'd be right to agree with them aswell- the demo showed 80 people on screen all generated in real time! But in the final game no such level made it on there. In fact, the backgrounds are still detached like the 5 year old original Tekken, and the game has loads of Jaggy edges (due to the PS2's poor Atni-Aliasing). In any case, the game is no more than Tekken 3 with better graphics.
And how about the other games? Sure Ridge Racer 5 looks nice, but try with 2 players, and the background detail drops to almost the level of the PSX! Like Tekken, the game is just a prettier version of its PSX original.
So how about the PS2's other features? Well, as for the DVD player, this has caused Sony loads of problems. First the had to recall the DVD driver discs, and almost got into a legal battle with holywood. Now Sony are finding that so many people have bought the PS2 just as a DVD player that PS2 sales in Japan are only at 7.8% of the total market, compared to the 49% on release!
This just all goes to show that whatever gimmicks companies throw around, all that really matters in the end is the games. The PS2's line-up has some good games, but these are no better than the Dreamcast equivalants. Maybe that's why the Dreamcast is in total domination of the American games market. With games like Shenmue, Metropolis Street Racer and Jet Set Radio, it looks like the DC is the choice for gamers. Sure the PS2 has a DVD player, and may become a set top box, but wasn't there another console like that called the 3DO once upon a time?
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I think the PS2 will be bought mainly for the dvd, then the owners will buy a couple of average games for a bit of variety, this is cheaper than buying a dreamcast and separate dvd, so goo idea in some ways but disaster in others.
Of course, all your points are right, but give Sony a chance. The thing is still a long way even fron release here, and it's bound to take a little time before the big titles come out. Sure, the new games are tentative little steps into the PS2's potential, but what else can you expect at this stage in the machines infancy.
Meanwhile, the graphics that haven't come on a long way yet can be explained by the creases in the programming system that Sony is still currently ironing out. Just be patient. I'm sure they won't disappoint.
Meanwhile, the graphics that haven't come on a long way yet can be explained by the creases in the programming system that Sony is still currently ironing out. Just be patient. I'm sure they won't disappoint.
Loads of people are saying that the PS2 will completely destroy every other system. Just looking at what Sony says that the system can do shows this. The system has a DVD player, will support high speed internet access and boasts to be the best console ever.
There's one problem though... The games are rubbish!
Let's take a look at the hype that Sony is throwing out about its system. They say the games will mark a revolution in gaming. Looking at the demos of Tekken Tag Tournament you'd be right to agree with them aswell- the demo showed 80 people on screen all generated in real time! But in the final game no such level made it on there. In fact, the backgrounds are still detached like the 5 year old original Tekken, and the game has loads of Jaggy edges (due to the PS2's poor Atni-Aliasing). In any case, the game is no more than Tekken 3 with better graphics.
And how about the other games? Sure Ridge Racer 5 looks nice, but try with 2 players, and the background detail drops to almost the level of the PSX! Like Tekken, the game is just a prettier version of its PSX original.
So how about the PS2's other features? Well, as for the DVD player, this has caused Sony loads of problems. First the had to recall the DVD driver discs, and almost got into a legal battle with holywood. Now Sony are finding that so many people have bought the PS2 just as a DVD player that PS2 sales in Japan are only at 7.8% of the total market, compared to the 49% on release!
This just all goes to show that whatever gimmicks companies throw around, all that really matters in the end is the games. The PS2's line-up has some good games, but these are no better than the Dreamcast equivalants. Maybe that's why the Dreamcast is in total domination of the American games market. With games like Shenmue, Metropolis Street Racer and Jet Set Radio, it looks like the DC is the choice for gamers. Sure the PS2 has a DVD player, and may become a set top box, but wasn't there another console like that called the 3DO once upon a time?
There's one problem though... The games are rubbish!
Let's take a look at the hype that Sony is throwing out about its system. They say the games will mark a revolution in gaming. Looking at the demos of Tekken Tag Tournament you'd be right to agree with them aswell- the demo showed 80 people on screen all generated in real time! But in the final game no such level made it on there. In fact, the backgrounds are still detached like the 5 year old original Tekken, and the game has loads of Jaggy edges (due to the PS2's poor Atni-Aliasing). In any case, the game is no more than Tekken 3 with better graphics.
And how about the other games? Sure Ridge Racer 5 looks nice, but try with 2 players, and the background detail drops to almost the level of the PSX! Like Tekken, the game is just a prettier version of its PSX original.
So how about the PS2's other features? Well, as for the DVD player, this has caused Sony loads of problems. First the had to recall the DVD driver discs, and almost got into a legal battle with holywood. Now Sony are finding that so many people have bought the PS2 just as a DVD player that PS2 sales in Japan are only at 7.8% of the total market, compared to the 49% on release!
This just all goes to show that whatever gimmicks companies throw around, all that really matters in the end is the games. The PS2's line-up has some good games, but these are no better than the Dreamcast equivalants. Maybe that's why the Dreamcast is in total domination of the American games market. With games like Shenmue, Metropolis Street Racer and Jet Set Radio, it looks like the DC is the choice for gamers. Sure the PS2 has a DVD player, and may become a set top box, but wasn't there another console like that called the 3DO once upon a time?
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