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I admit it. I've been looking at the future of the space on top of my vcr with blinkered vision. All i could see was gamecube.
For me, the ps2 was too old, with too few big titles in the pipeworks for it to sit beside my tv (no offence sony lovers, just my opinion). As for the x-box... it was, well, the x-box.
Microsoft have always stated that their prime marketing strategy was word of mouth, to win over the hardcore gamers, and let the positive feeling filter through to the mass market.
Lets be honest, it didn't really work. As the US launch showed, sales were impressive, but greatly outstripped by the gamecube, and the general feeling in the UK seems much less receptive to the machine than stateside.
The forum members here are a pretty good example of some of the uk's gaming hardcore, and it's clear that most of us are either on sony's bandwagon or waiting for the 'cube. Oh yeah, and we all want to see bill gates fall flat on his face : )
But what about the console? Unlike the (slightly ageing) ps2, it's new, and harnesses state of the art technology. Unlike the cube (since panasonic's q-cube looks so unlikely to see euopean stores), it doubles as a dvd player.
Specs aside (thank me later ; ) )the power shown by the machine matches its rivals, and while getting a piece of the big multiplatform launches (Tony Hawk's, SSX, FIFA, for example), the x-box, like ps2 and gamecube, boasts its own great looking exclusive titles (Halo, Amped, Project Gotham Racing) worthy of drawing in an audience.
So why not? Why pass the x-box without a second glance? Because you don't like bill gates, microsoft, or what they stand for? Because you love cutting off your nose to spite your face?
Me? Eventually i considered it. Seriously. Personally, i don't need another dvd player, and prefer nintendo's launch titles. And price. But at least i considered it. Fairly. Didi you?
For me, the ps2 was too old, with too few big titles in the pipeworks for it to sit beside my tv (no offence sony lovers, just my opinion). As for the x-box... it was, well, the x-box.
Microsoft have always stated that their prime marketing strategy was word of mouth, to win over the hardcore gamers, and let the positive feeling filter through to the mass market.
Lets be honest, it didn't really work. As the US launch showed, sales were impressive, but greatly outstripped by the gamecube, and the general feeling in the UK seems much less receptive to the machine than stateside.
The forum members here are a pretty good example of some of the uk's gaming hardcore, and it's clear that most of us are either on sony's bandwagon or waiting for the 'cube. Oh yeah, and we all want to see bill gates fall flat on his face : )
But what about the console? Unlike the (slightly ageing) ps2, it's new, and harnesses state of the art technology. Unlike the cube (since panasonic's q-cube looks so unlikely to see euopean stores), it doubles as a dvd player.
Specs aside (thank me later ; ) )the power shown by the machine matches its rivals, and while getting a piece of the big multiplatform launches (Tony Hawk's, SSX, FIFA, for example), the x-box, like ps2 and gamecube, boasts its own great looking exclusive titles (Halo, Amped, Project Gotham Racing) worthy of drawing in an audience.
So why not? Why pass the x-box without a second glance? Because you don't like bill gates, microsoft, or what they stand for? Because you love cutting off your nose to spite your face?
Me? Eventually i considered it. Seriously. Personally, i don't need another dvd player, and prefer nintendo's launch titles. And price. But at least i considered it. Fairly. Didi you?
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I never really considered it until I heard that Nintendo were going short and sweet...
I've sort of considered it, but because of the price, the lack of Nintendo games and the lack of Rare I decided that it's not for me.
I've sort of considered it, but because of the price, the lack of Nintendo games and the lack of Rare I decided that it's not for me.
I took one look at the Xbox's release list, and realised that I'd be missing too much by not getting a Gamecube.
I'd find little to compensate for that with an Xbox, so it's not for me.
On a side note, Perfect Dark has never been given a confirmed date anyway, but I wouldn't have expected it in a hurry, because Rare aren't a company that particularly like to do sequels without really improving on what they originally had.
We could have seen a really good looking Perfect Dark at launch, but other than graphics it would offer nothing that the original didn't, so we must wait.
I'd find little to compensate for that with an Xbox, so it's not for me.
On a side note, Perfect Dark has never been given a confirmed date anyway, but I wouldn't have expected it in a hurry, because Rare aren't a company that particularly like to do sequels without really improving on what they originally had.
We could have seen a really good looking Perfect Dark at launch, but other than graphics it would offer nothing that the original didn't, so we must wait.
Orginally i was all for Gamecube...But I aint happy with rumours of Perfect dark not coming till 2004. I understand it takes time to make a quality game, but this totally rips it. Apparently down to disorganisation on the part of ninty.
As for X-box...It looks better and better everytime i see it. Solid racing game (PGR) solid FPS (Halo) solid beat em up (DOA3). X-box version of Max payne also supposed to be better than PS2 version. X-box version of the Matrix version will be better than PS2/Gamecube version down to Microsoft paying large amounts of money to the developer.
As for X-box...It looks better and better everytime i see it. Solid racing game (PGR) solid FPS (Halo) solid beat em up (DOA3). X-box version of Max payne also supposed to be better than PS2 version. X-box version of the Matrix version will be better than PS2/Gamecube version down to Microsoft paying large amounts of money to the developer.
I like the X-Box and think it is a good console. The American launch did actually beat GC sales. But other sources say its the other way round, who can you trust?
The launch games on the X-Box appeal to me more than the GC. I have pre-ordered my X-Box which will go nicely next to my PS2. I will also have a tiny space left for the GC, but wont get that until the summer. GC will have some great game aswell.
The launch games on the X-Box appeal to me more than the GC. I have pre-ordered my X-Box which will go nicely next to my PS2. I will also have a tiny space left for the GC, but wont get that until the summer. GC will have some great game aswell.
Dr. Duck wrote
>Didi you?
Who is Didi?
Anyway, nice post, and I think I kinda considered Xbox, but I can't afford one so its kind of decided for me. As far as games go, Halo looks good, but I think it'll be out on PC...
>Didi you?
Who is Didi?
Anyway, nice post, and I think I kinda considered Xbox, but I can't afford one so its kind of decided for me. As far as games go, Halo looks good, but I think it'll be out on PC...
I admit it. I've been looking at the future of the space on top of my vcr with blinkered vision. All i could see was gamecube.
For me, the ps2 was too old, with too few big titles in the pipeworks for it to sit beside my tv (no offence sony lovers, just my opinion). As for the x-box... it was, well, the x-box.
Microsoft have always stated that their prime marketing strategy was word of mouth, to win over the hardcore gamers, and let the positive feeling filter through to the mass market.
Lets be honest, it didn't really work. As the US launch showed, sales were impressive, but greatly outstripped by the gamecube, and the general feeling in the UK seems much less receptive to the machine than stateside.
The forum members here are a pretty good example of some of the uk's gaming hardcore, and it's clear that most of us are either on sony's bandwagon or waiting for the 'cube. Oh yeah, and we all want to see bill gates fall flat on his face : )
But what about the console? Unlike the (slightly ageing) ps2, it's new, and harnesses state of the art technology. Unlike the cube (since panasonic's q-cube looks so unlikely to see euopean stores), it doubles as a dvd player.
Specs aside (thank me later ; ) )the power shown by the machine matches its rivals, and while getting a piece of the big multiplatform launches (Tony Hawk's, SSX, FIFA, for example), the x-box, like ps2 and gamecube, boasts its own great looking exclusive titles (Halo, Amped, Project Gotham Racing) worthy of drawing in an audience.
So why not? Why pass the x-box without a second glance? Because you don't like bill gates, microsoft, or what they stand for? Because you love cutting off your nose to spite your face?
Me? Eventually i considered it. Seriously. Personally, i don't need another dvd player, and prefer nintendo's launch titles. And price. But at least i considered it. Fairly. Didi you?
For me, the ps2 was too old, with too few big titles in the pipeworks for it to sit beside my tv (no offence sony lovers, just my opinion). As for the x-box... it was, well, the x-box.
Microsoft have always stated that their prime marketing strategy was word of mouth, to win over the hardcore gamers, and let the positive feeling filter through to the mass market.
Lets be honest, it didn't really work. As the US launch showed, sales were impressive, but greatly outstripped by the gamecube, and the general feeling in the UK seems much less receptive to the machine than stateside.
The forum members here are a pretty good example of some of the uk's gaming hardcore, and it's clear that most of us are either on sony's bandwagon or waiting for the 'cube. Oh yeah, and we all want to see bill gates fall flat on his face : )
But what about the console? Unlike the (slightly ageing) ps2, it's new, and harnesses state of the art technology. Unlike the cube (since panasonic's q-cube looks so unlikely to see euopean stores), it doubles as a dvd player.
Specs aside (thank me later ; ) )the power shown by the machine matches its rivals, and while getting a piece of the big multiplatform launches (Tony Hawk's, SSX, FIFA, for example), the x-box, like ps2 and gamecube, boasts its own great looking exclusive titles (Halo, Amped, Project Gotham Racing) worthy of drawing in an audience.
So why not? Why pass the x-box without a second glance? Because you don't like bill gates, microsoft, or what they stand for? Because you love cutting off your nose to spite your face?
Me? Eventually i considered it. Seriously. Personally, i don't need another dvd player, and prefer nintendo's launch titles. And price. But at least i considered it. Fairly. Didi you?
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