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"So which IS better?"

Personally, as an owner of a PS2 and an Xbox, and a soon to be owner of a Gamecube, I feel i can weigh up the pros and cons of all next-gen consoles.

PS2:
PROS: Relatively cheap, plays DVDs straight off, good games.
CONS: They still expect you to pay 30 to play 4 player.

XBOX:
PROS: Better graphics than PS2, built in hard drive, "soundtrack" option, 4 controller ports.
CONS: They still expect you to pay 30 quid to play DVDs.

GAMECUBE:
PROS: It's Nintendo, it's designed exclusively for gaming, its really cheap (130 quid)
CONS: It only plays games; no CDs, no DVDs, nothing.

So.. which one should you buy?

I have no idea.

But, the PS2 is fashionable, the Xox is powerful, and the Gamecube is small, and cute.

The best thing to do is go to a computer store, and play them. Or, wait till a mate gets one, play it, and compare to your other mates.

Or, buy all three. Trust me, that's better.

But...
What do you think?

Insane Bartender wrote:
> The PS2 is almost completely lacking in decent games,

*stunned look*

The PS2 is almost completely lacking in decent games, and i'm just not comfortable with the thought of the X-BOX.

I don't need a dvd player, as I have one in my pc, and one plugged into my TV, and I don't need a cd player for relatively similar reasons, so the other "extras" that the other consoles offer have no appeal.

The Game Cube sounds like a) a bargain and b) a fun machine.

If I want serious gaming, i'll use my PC. I'm going to get a Game Cube for some non-commital laffs.

Nomad_Soul wrote:
> I'm getting Burnout next week.

Good choice.

The Guru wrote:
> Are the crashes any good? That's what annoys me about GT3, and what i
> love about Burnout.

*

The crashes are more GT3 than Burnout - not very exciting really.
I'm getting Burnout next week.

Nomad_Soul wrote:

> Well if you want all-out racing then I's say no. But if you want racer
> where skill matters then I'd say yes. Looks nice as well.

Ah. My outlook on racing games is "hold the accelerator, turn the corners as best you can"

Are the crashes any good? That's what annoys me about GT3, and what i love about Burnout.

The Guru wrote:
> I am thinking of getting Project Gotham as one of my free titles in
> the "thank you" deal...
> Is it any good?

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Well if you want all-out racing then I's say no. But if you want racer where skill matters then I'd say yes. Looks nice as well.

I am thinking of getting Project Gotham as one of my free titles in the "thank you" deal...
Is it any good?

Surely X-box....

Halo

The Guru wrote:
> The Xbox is a great machine...
> but, since i only own Halo, i mainly use it for listening to music.

*

Ripping my fave tunes over Project Gotham Racing is sweet - and unvailable on all other consoles.

Protoss wrote:
> And a word of advice, don't do another console wars topic again
> please!
> It will only end in virtual tears...
> ;0)

This is not console wars... this is me, getting my point across. I am simply offering impartial advice.