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I have only recently become an Xbox fan. I used to be a Microsoft hater; egging on the downfall of the Xbox and giving it rip at every turn. However, after recently becoming hooked on the intelligent and interesting magazine, Edge, I found that by reading an unbiased review of the Xbox and some games, it looked like a totally amazing console. It is by far the most powerful machine, and although I admit looks big, is the right shape and size to sit next to my VCR, and fit in snuggly. The games, I have found by spending some quality time at my local importers, were really good, far better than the top PS2 games, and for launch they seem really incredible. I have a feeling that if these unbiased views spread around, the Xbox may become the 'PlayStation' of next generation consoles. However, one factor I have run into when discussing the Xbox with my mates, is that, despite being a great machine and having amazing games, people are still incredibly reluctant to leave there PS2s (snigger).
The gaming industry is pretty much unanimous in the decision to hate Microsoft, something which I find quite absurd. I know that the GameCube and PlayStation 2 are both good machines, but the Xbox is far more advanced. Project Gotham whups Gran Turismo, Halo is the definitive shooter of the future, and with ridiculously high specs to tinker around with, almost every game coming out for the Xbox is above average. The PS2's software library consists of 99% rubbish titles. There are very few good games, most of which are on Xbox anyway.
What I want people to understand, is that they shouldn't be held back by their prejudice when it comes to gaming. The Xbox is the only console that deserves to be the best, and is so much more advanced than the others, should easily go down well with gamers. I want to see an end to this Microsoft hatred; all you people out there, you have brains, so use them. Anyone who has got at least half a brain will see that Xbox is the way to the future. It won't fail like the cynics say; it is far too good for this. It is just downright angering to see so much prejudice around, especially concerning such a great machine.
The gaming industry is pretty much unanimous in the decision to hate Microsoft, something which I find quite absurd. I know that the GameCube and PlayStation 2 are both good machines, but the Xbox is far more advanced. Project Gotham whups Gran Turismo, Halo is the definitive shooter of the future, and with ridiculously high specs to tinker around with, almost every game coming out for the Xbox is above average. The PS2's software library consists of 99% rubbish titles. There are very few good games, most of which are on Xbox anyway.
What I want people to understand, is that they shouldn't be held back by their prejudice when it comes to gaming. The Xbox is the only console that deserves to be the best, and is so much more advanced than the others, should easily go down well with gamers. I want to see an end to this Microsoft hatred; all you people out there, you have brains, so use them. Anyone who has got at least half a brain will see that Xbox is the way to the future. It won't fail like the cynics say; it is far too good for this. It is just downright angering to see so much prejudice around, especially concerning such a great machine.
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HALO!!! UNREAL CHAMPIONSHIP!!! PROJECT GOTHAM RACING!!! DEA....
In my view, MS have put more energy into their console than any other manufacturer- simply because they have had to to make sure that people took a Microsoft product seriously.
Firstly they have made a fantastic Xbox team, headed by J Allard, who's been in the industry longer than Sony!
Then they have created an excellent console that is cheap to develop for.
And most importantly, they have pumped money into games, first buying Bungie and rights to games like Munche's Oddysee, and then giving excellent support to developers in the same way that Sony did with the PSX.
As a result the console has the stongest launch I have ever seen, and a marketting budget big enough to see it racks up the sales.
Basically the Xbox has done exact;y what the PSX did- offered developers a cheap, reliable option to the other consoles.
Sonic
Firstly they have made a fantastic Xbox team, headed by J Allard, who's been in the industry longer than Sony!
Then they have created an excellent console that is cheap to develop for.
And most importantly, they have pumped money into games, first buying Bungie and rights to games like Munche's Oddysee, and then giving excellent support to developers in the same way that Sony did with the PSX.
As a result the console has the stongest launch I have ever seen, and a marketting budget big enough to see it racks up the sales.
Basically the Xbox has done exact;y what the PSX did- offered developers a cheap, reliable option to the other consoles.
Sonic
Its not weather you like the big M. its the console which counts. Microsoft are just like Sony, Nintendo and Sega. there are all in it for the cash. Sad but true. As long as we get a good console which we like then thats okay.
I have to agree with the fact that most PS2 games are a bit poo. GTA3, being one of the better games isn't exclusive to PS2. Might as well get a better console with the same game. okay XBOX won't have MGS2 but it has Halo. No GT3, how 'bout Project Gotham Racer. No Jak and Daxter, how 'bout Munch's Oddysee. It would also be a good idea to look out for Project Ego and it looks like its gonna be better the FFX and FFXI. Or you could look into elder scrolls 3: Morrowind. The XBOX can match any game Sony or Ninty can throw at it or even better it.
I have to agree with the fact that most PS2 games are a bit poo. GTA3, being one of the better games isn't exclusive to PS2. Might as well get a better console with the same game. okay XBOX won't have MGS2 but it has Halo. No GT3, how 'bout Project Gotham Racer. No Jak and Daxter, how 'bout Munch's Oddysee. It would also be a good idea to look out for Project Ego and it looks like its gonna be better the FFX and FFXI. Or you could look into elder scrolls 3: Morrowind. The XBOX can match any game Sony or Ninty can throw at it or even better it.
sherman wrote:
> well i admit the xbox is an amazing machine with amazing games but because its
> microsoft, i completely hate it (maybe i like it a bit)
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I can understand that, but you should learn to love it with time ;)
> well i admit the xbox is an amazing machine with amazing games but because its
> microsoft, i completely hate it (maybe i like it a bit)
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I can understand that, but you should learn to love it with time ;)
well i admit the xbox is an amazing machine with amazing games but because its microsoft, i completely hate it (maybe i like it a bit)
I have only recently become an Xbox fan. I used to be a Microsoft hater; egging on the downfall of the Xbox and giving it rip at every turn. However, after recently becoming hooked on the intelligent and interesting magazine, Edge, I found that by reading an unbiased review of the Xbox and some games, it looked like a totally amazing console. It is by far the most powerful machine, and although I admit looks big, is the right shape and size to sit next to my VCR, and fit in snuggly. The games, I have found by spending some quality time at my local importers, were really good, far better than the top PS2 games, and for launch they seem really incredible. I have a feeling that if these unbiased views spread around, the Xbox may become the 'PlayStation' of next generation consoles. However, one factor I have run into when discussing the Xbox with my mates, is that, despite being a great machine and having amazing games, people are still incredibly reluctant to leave there PS2s (snigger).
The gaming industry is pretty much unanimous in the decision to hate Microsoft, something which I find quite absurd. I know that the GameCube and PlayStation 2 are both good machines, but the Xbox is far more advanced. Project Gotham whups Gran Turismo, Halo is the definitive shooter of the future, and with ridiculously high specs to tinker around with, almost every game coming out for the Xbox is above average. The PS2's software library consists of 99% rubbish titles. There are very few good games, most of which are on Xbox anyway.
What I want people to understand, is that they shouldn't be held back by their prejudice when it comes to gaming. The Xbox is the only console that deserves to be the best, and is so much more advanced than the others, should easily go down well with gamers. I want to see an end to this Microsoft hatred; all you people out there, you have brains, so use them. Anyone who has got at least half a brain will see that Xbox is the way to the future. It won't fail like the cynics say; it is far too good for this. It is just downright angering to see so much prejudice around, especially concerning such a great machine.
The gaming industry is pretty much unanimous in the decision to hate Microsoft, something which I find quite absurd. I know that the GameCube and PlayStation 2 are both good machines, but the Xbox is far more advanced. Project Gotham whups Gran Turismo, Halo is the definitive shooter of the future, and with ridiculously high specs to tinker around with, almost every game coming out for the Xbox is above average. The PS2's software library consists of 99% rubbish titles. There are very few good games, most of which are on Xbox anyway.
What I want people to understand, is that they shouldn't be held back by their prejudice when it comes to gaming. The Xbox is the only console that deserves to be the best, and is so much more advanced than the others, should easily go down well with gamers. I want to see an end to this Microsoft hatred; all you people out there, you have brains, so use them. Anyone who has got at least half a brain will see that Xbox is the way to the future. It won't fail like the cynics say; it is far too good for this. It is just downright angering to see so much prejudice around, especially concerning such a great machine.
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