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I own the PC version of Ghost Recon but I am unsure of how the Xbox version compares. I have read many different reviews for the game which argue that the Xbox version is better but then there are others which say it is worse. I will be getting Live when I can get the money so that can be taken into consideration. Any general information would be appreciated, thanks.
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I own the PC version of Ghost Recon but I am unsure of how the Xbox version compares. I have read many different reviews for the game which argue that the Xbox version is better but then there are others which say it is worse. I will be getting Live when I can get the money so that can be taken into consideration. Any general information would be appreciated, thanks.
probably hinges on whether you prefer mouse and keyboard or a controller
I find Ghost Recon more playable on the Xbox than I did on the PC. For starters the graphics are better anyway, the AI has been refined and you have random enemy placements on the one player levels instead of the set ones on the PC which adds to replay no end. Also there is the Xbox Live element to it.
Thunder Island will be out this year also which will expand the range of game types, add new single player levels and tons of Live stuff to the game.
Using a controller instead of keyboard/mouse never bothered me and it feels more intuitive, in my opinon, with the controller.
The only thing I don't like is that the map screen on the PC was in real time overlaid on the players screen, i.e. the game did not pause whilst you figured out what to do. On the Xbox the game does pause when you access the map which, for me, breaks the "you're elite special ops, do the mission, get out" feel of the game. It can be like, advace, pause for map, shoot, advance, pause for map e.t.c.
It's a good game though, and a certain GAME shop were doing it 19.99 a week back, and Virgin do it half price with a Live starter kit.
Thunder Island will be out this year also which will expand the range of game types, add new single player levels and tons of Live stuff to the game.
Using a controller instead of keyboard/mouse never bothered me and it feels more intuitive, in my opinon, with the controller.
The only thing I don't like is that the map screen on the PC was in real time overlaid on the players screen, i.e. the game did not pause whilst you figured out what to do. On the Xbox the game does pause when you access the map which, for me, breaks the "you're elite special ops, do the mission, get out" feel of the game. It can be like, advace, pause for map, shoot, advance, pause for map e.t.c.
It's a good game though, and a certain GAME shop were doing it 19.99 a week back, and Virgin do it half price with a Live starter kit.
19.99 brand new? thats unbelievable!
Cheers Star Fury I will try it on the Xbox and see what I think. I like Special Ops games and I enjoyed the PC version so I will go ahead and get the Xbox version. Thanks once again.
If you've got Ghost Recon already, isn't that a bit of a waste?
Get Xbox RTCW, and them come back and say how the online play is the best thing ever.
Get Xbox RTCW, and them come back and say how the online play is the best thing ever.
Onlien play will be a factor but its the Single Player campaign I want it for. Its not a waste because I aren't happy playing it on PC because of my own preferences but the Xbox version looks right up my street. I have a LONG summer ahead and I will need lots to keep me entertained.
And Raven Shield is coming soon also :)
Rainbow Six games totally rule, they were the first decent special ops games ever !
Rainbow Six games totally rule, they were the first decent special ops games ever !
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Tom Clancy must die.
I despise Rainbow Six games
*stab stab stab*
Of course this has no relevance to your topic so I'll leave now.
Tom Clancy must die.
I despise Rainbow Six games
*stab stab stab*
Of course this has no relevance to your topic so I'll leave now.
Tom Clancy games don't ingauge me. Online is different with anygame, but single player I think they are dull.
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