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PS2 has been around longer and has more games released, but will Microsoft's Xbox be able to beat the PS2? I have bought a PS2 and a friend is considering buying one or the other, which is best in your view?
It is actually quite tough.
The main thing that you need to think about is the games. Now, because the Xbox has only just been released, there isn't a great choice of games at the moment where as the PS2 has loads to choose from, which isn't surprising as it has been around over a year.
Of the games that the Xbox has, Halo and Dead or Alive 3 are probably the best at the moment. But, there are several more games coming out, so it shouldn't be long before there are some more games to choose from.
The PS2 has an extensive amount of games. Metal Gear Solid 2, which rates as one of my best games ever at the moment, as well as GTA3 (although this is also coming out t=on the Xbox). There are several more, but I won't go into them as there are so many, but there are tonnes of great titles out there.
Let's not also forget the Gamecube is just around the corner, and that is also looking really good.
If I had to make a choice, then I would go for a PS2, but that is only really because there is much more too choose from, and as this is the case, it would give me time to wait for the price of the Xbox to come down.
The main thing that you need to think about is the games. Now, because the Xbox has only just been released, there isn't a great choice of games at the moment where as the PS2 has loads to choose from, which isn't surprising as it has been around over a year.
Of the games that the Xbox has, Halo and Dead or Alive 3 are probably the best at the moment. But, there are several more games coming out, so it shouldn't be long before there are some more games to choose from.
The PS2 has an extensive amount of games. Metal Gear Solid 2, which rates as one of my best games ever at the moment, as well as GTA3 (although this is also coming out t=on the Xbox). There are several more, but I won't go into them as there are so many, but there are tonnes of great titles out there.
Let's not also forget the Gamecube is just around the corner, and that is also looking really good.
If I had to make a choice, then I would go for a PS2, but that is only really because there is much more too choose from, and as this is the case, it would give me time to wait for the price of the Xbox to come down.
I own both, so at the moment I would say the Xbox is better. I've really been amazed at how good the Xbox is. Halo is a brilliant game with some very good levels and moments in the levels. At the moment iam playing through the game a 2nd time, i've never replayed a PS2 FPS before. I have Red Faction and have only completed it once.
Xbox takes graphics to the next degree. People who think that the PS2 can do what the Xbox can do are mistaken. GT3 does still look amazing, and compared to Project Gotham still competes. But GT3 is set with circuits that are on a whole pretty much open space. Theres no real big scenary. Project Gotham has cities. Your racing through London and you can see the Millienum wheel, hear Big Ben chime. An overall fuller experience than GT3.
PS2 is still amazing with some top class games, but in the graphical department Xbox has it. Halo would not be possiable on the PS2 without the use of the hard drive. And then it wouldnt look as good as Xbox is the only console with Bump Mapping enabled.
Its still a close call between the Xbox and PS2, but since getting the Xbox I havent even played on the PS2. Even though I have MGS2 which I have only completed once.
At the moment I would vote Xbox is better. Maybe its because I've only had it 2 weeks and its new.
Xbox takes graphics to the next degree. People who think that the PS2 can do what the Xbox can do are mistaken. GT3 does still look amazing, and compared to Project Gotham still competes. But GT3 is set with circuits that are on a whole pretty much open space. Theres no real big scenary. Project Gotham has cities. Your racing through London and you can see the Millienum wheel, hear Big Ben chime. An overall fuller experience than GT3.
PS2 is still amazing with some top class games, but in the graphical department Xbox has it. Halo would not be possiable on the PS2 without the use of the hard drive. And then it wouldnt look as good as Xbox is the only console with Bump Mapping enabled.
Its still a close call between the Xbox and PS2, but since getting the Xbox I havent even played on the PS2. Even though I have MGS2 which I have only completed once.
At the moment I would vote Xbox is better. Maybe its because I've only had it 2 weeks and its new.
Tiko wrote:
> yeah there are a few, I looked at some but they were so blatently bias that the
> content was of no help to me at all. I will have a look at his comment then
> thanx.
Ok - but you will get bias in here as this is the Sony forum - same as if you posted the same in the X Box forum you would get the opposite bias.
My opinion is that they both have their obvious merits but because of price and range of games etc the best choice AT THE MOMENT is PS2. Enjoy it for now and look at what happens with X Box in 6 to 9 months when things will be cheaper and clearer as to what is happening with it.
> yeah there are a few, I looked at some but they were so blatently bias that the
> content was of no help to me at all. I will have a look at his comment then
> thanx.
Ok - but you will get bias in here as this is the Sony forum - same as if you posted the same in the X Box forum you would get the opposite bias.
My opinion is that they both have their obvious merits but because of price and range of games etc the best choice AT THE MOMENT is PS2. Enjoy it for now and look at what happens with X Box in 6 to 9 months when things will be cheaper and clearer as to what is happening with it.
Oh dear - here we go again !!
This topic has been discussed numerous times here - your best bet is to page down through the topics over the last three weeks since the X Box has been released and read through them - One of the best topics was written by Wookiemonster who has both consoles.
Happy hunting..
This topic has been discussed numerous times here - your best bet is to page down through the topics over the last three weeks since the X Box has been released and read through them - One of the best topics was written by Wookiemonster who has both consoles.
Happy hunting..
Well my Mum's boyfriend is going to get one or the other console and I thought PS2 was better but after looking into it I just ain't sure. The i-link capablity looks good, but hardly any games do that and then the only decent one that does is GT3. Is it true that the Xbox will lauch over the net b4 the PS2?
I don't know actually, i mean Max payne looks exactly the smae on each format. i can't pinpoint the real difference. I heard it's something like hios trousers are more blended in, but quite frankly I didn't notice. I think the only difference now is the games.