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"Should I upgrade?"

Should I upgrade from my PS2 to a Xbox or GameCube and when?

There are a few games starting to appear on XBox that look good. A few more, and I might consider getting an XBox.

There’s a couple of games on GameCube as well that are ok, perhaps in a few months time, the GC will be the one to get.

What other “exclusive must have” games are due on XBox and GameCube in the next few months?

Should I upgrade now, b4 Xmas, or next year?

The lack of DVD on GC is not a problem for me (i have a standalone DVD anyway).

Dunno if you'd noticed Cubist, but this thread isn't a console war, so your narrow sighted comments to Tilta were uncalled for.

*rolls eyes*

"Yeah - Only the X-Box can have story based games!"

Save it for the next thread entitled "Which console is best?". :P

Tiltawhirl wrote:

> Just depends what sort of games you want, go for the Xbox if you want
> more serious PC type games or Gamecube if you want fun, innovative but
> to some ignorant people more childish games.

Who are you trying to convince us or yourself? Honestly most of the new Gamecube games are nothing specail at all! I find that nintendo go all the way with publicity all the time. I'm not saying the games aren't good but games like Mario sunshine are deffinetly not innoventive. It is a good game but they have had hundreds of them and I can't see any great features in it that you wont find in other games that are out or are coming out. X-Box games are more into story lines and great graphics instead of publicity and hype. I've seen about 6 different Gamecube adverts, around 3 PS2 and only one X-Box advert and it wasn't even for a game. Anyway i've said what I wanted to say and in the end it all comes down to peoples oppinions and I for one choose an X-Box before any other console :D

Cubist wrote:
> I guess you didn't know that it'll be online at the Games Matrix show
> in London in a few days time before it's online even in America.
> Ohwell it's an easy mistake to make but it kinda gives X-Box the edge
> on being online in the UK :D

Nope, I know exactly how imminent it's launch is, although when you read the PR hype - you have to bear in mind they're referring to the US launch.

PS2 has already launched it's broadband network kit in the US (so technically that Sony the first one), but there hasn't even been an announcement of plans for the UK in that respect yet, mainly because of *hisses* BT's completely useless existance. We don't have the broadband coverage for something like that yet, and it's pointless releasing anything along those lines until we do, as it'll only harm sales.

Best exclusive games coming out before Xmas 2002 are gonna be

Resident Evil
Doshin the Giant
DieHard Vendetta
Wrestlemania X8
Mario Sunshine
Eternal Darkness
Mario Party 4
Starfox Adventures
Wario World
Beach Spikers
Monkey Ball 2

Then next year we've got

1080 snowboarding 2
Zelda
Lylat Wars
Metroid Prime
F Zero
Animal Crossing
Resident Evil 0
Resident Evil 4

I've gone blank can't think of anymore, there's load to come anyway. Then you've got all the usual 3rd party releases like Timesplitters 2, Jedi Outcast, Bounty Hunter, THPS4 etc etc

Just depends what sort of games you want, go for the Xbox if you want more serious PC type games or Gamecube if you want fun, innovative but to some ignorant people more childish games.

I'm getting an X-Box for christmas and if it doesn't come with buffy I'm not playing it until I get it! It is the best game I've ever played but I am fully aware that it might just be my style of game. Anyway I've posted a walkthrough and hints on it when I haven't even got it which shows you how much I love it. I Play it whenever I can freinds shops etc it is great and I really recommend it to anyone :D

Cubist wrote:
> Get an X-Box they have tremendous capabilities and great games for
> everyone to play such as: -
> Buffy the Vampire Slayer
> and
> Time Splitters Two
>
> All in all it's a great console and It'll be online first come hell or
> high water :D

Not sure about the Buffy game from what i have seen. TS2 is on PS2 anyway, and I can’t get broadband here (and apparently XBox wont work with a normal 56k modem - although i wouldn’t want to struggle with that anyway). But there are now more games on Xbox, and more to follow, which look good.

Pointless Babble wrote:

> If it gets online before 100% UK coverage with broadband, then you'll
> find it most likely will BE hell, in high water. ;)

I guess you didn't know that it'll be online at the Games Matrix show in London in a few days time before it's online even in America. Ohwell it's an easy mistake to make but it kinda gives X-Box the edge on being online in the UK :D

Cubist wrote:
> It'll be online first come hell or
> high water :D

If it gets online before 100% UK coverage with broadband, then you'll find it most likely will BE hell, in high water. ;)

X-Box doesn't support 56k gaming, or ADSL, if you don't have cable; you're stuffed. ;)

I'd concur to keep the PS2, and buy whatever system you currently have your eye on, the price drops have made all three pretty affordable - and heck, if it takes you time to save up, you might find the price drops even further in the meantime.

Get an X-Box they have tremendous capabilities and great games for everyone to play such as: -
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
and
Time Splitters Two

All in all it's a great console and It'll be online first come hell or high water :D

On the XBox, I particularly like the look of...
Gun Metal
Enclave
DOOM 3
Halo 1 and 2
MotoGP


On GC, Star Wars-Rouge leader is impressive.