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I've just sold my Xbox. I don't know what emotions run through me right now. Sadness? Happiness? Or just a little numb?
Anyway, what I have left with me are my memories. Hell, when I first got it back in 2001 with the 4 games bundle, I was so excited. Jet Set Radio Future, Halo, Sega Gt and Splinter Cell were just so new back then. And when the months proceeded, so did the Xbox in terms of large quantites of quality software. Knights - jeez, everytime I play that just makes me feel so nostalgic. Beyond Good and Evil - a multi format game, but a superb one nothenless.
But come 2004, everything started to get a little generic for me. Where were these once obsecure and innovative games the console derived in? Otogi? Panzer Dragoon? Ninja Gaiden? Shenmue 2? No, the Xbox had hit the mainstream, completely outselling the Gamecube in most regions - it was the hype of Halo 2 that I felt started to tarnish the console's 'hardcore' gaming reputation. The releases of Grand Theft Auto also worked wonders for console sale-wise, but the Xbox started to become 'cool' and mainstream.
After Halo 2, the charm of the console was no longer there. I picked up Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Jade Empire and KOTOR 2 that year, and I had to force myself to play it. The novelty of Xbox Live just wore thin and the console just started to depress me, only leaving Outrun 2 being the only game worthy of my time. I'm a total Nintendo fan at heart, and I really try not to be biased, but the Xbox doesn't really have that 'wow' factor anymore. The Gamecube? It's still got loads of titles I want to buy - just recently bought Baten Kaitos, and its excellent.
It's sad. I wanted to continue loving the Xbox, and even considering a 360, but those days are long gone. I'm left with all my retro consoles (look at my profile for the list ;P), my DS and Gamecube. Come on Ninty. Show them how it's done with the Revolution.
Anyway, what I have left with me are my memories. Hell, when I first got it back in 2001 with the 4 games bundle, I was so excited. Jet Set Radio Future, Halo, Sega Gt and Splinter Cell were just so new back then. And when the months proceeded, so did the Xbox in terms of large quantites of quality software. Knights - jeez, everytime I play that just makes me feel so nostalgic. Beyond Good and Evil - a multi format game, but a superb one nothenless.
But come 2004, everything started to get a little generic for me. Where were these once obsecure and innovative games the console derived in? Otogi? Panzer Dragoon? Ninja Gaiden? Shenmue 2? No, the Xbox had hit the mainstream, completely outselling the Gamecube in most regions - it was the hype of Halo 2 that I felt started to tarnish the console's 'hardcore' gaming reputation. The releases of Grand Theft Auto also worked wonders for console sale-wise, but the Xbox started to become 'cool' and mainstream.
After Halo 2, the charm of the console was no longer there. I picked up Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Jade Empire and KOTOR 2 that year, and I had to force myself to play it. The novelty of Xbox Live just wore thin and the console just started to depress me, only leaving Outrun 2 being the only game worthy of my time. I'm a total Nintendo fan at heart, and I really try not to be biased, but the Xbox doesn't really have that 'wow' factor anymore. The Gamecube? It's still got loads of titles I want to buy - just recently bought Baten Kaitos, and its excellent.
It's sad. I wanted to continue loving the Xbox, and even considering a 360, but those days are long gone. I'm left with all my retro consoles (look at my profile for the list ;P), my DS and Gamecube. Come on Ninty. Show them how it's done with the Revolution.
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I could happily sell my Xbox and not regret it right now - I haven't played on it in Months.
And to the Mouse comment - turn the sensitivity down.
And to the Mouse comment - turn the sensitivity down.
Ah, you have no box. :(
I was just about to say that if you got Chaos theory I'd be up for some neck-snapping.
I was just about to say that if you got Chaos theory I'd be up for some neck-snapping.
Felt the same.
CT didn't grab me, whereas PT was my drug on Live for months.
Meh.
CT didn't grab me, whereas PT was my drug on Live for months.
Meh.
Unnatural is the word.
People tell me mouse controls are better because you can turn quicker.
The speed I've turned 180 degrees with a mouse in FPS games is unnatural. Makes the games stupid.
The speed I've turned 180 degrees with a mouse in FPS games is unnatural. Makes the games stupid.
Yeah it's a bit more awkward, but is ultimately more rewarding when mastered. And you didn't have to be nasty about it.
Why anyone would use a mouse to control a game is beyond me. Joypads are genetically produced for gaming, whereas mouse + keyboard is made for typings and clicking.
PC gamers sicken me.
PC gamers sicken me.
I agree with Gimo there, PC first person shooters do feel (imo) a lot more polished and well suited to the mouse and keyboard control system. Although there is a certain attraction with console shooters and their (usually) very tidy control systems, PC shooters offer so much more options and at a press of a key (in other words not having to got hrough endless menu's whilst being shoot at continously)
Not to mention the endless mods, patches and support that becomes readily available as soon as a month after the initial release of the game...
Not to mention the endless mods, patches and support that becomes readily available as soon as a month after the initial release of the game...
Tiltawhirl wrote:
> gimo80 wrote:
> There is just more skill involved with PC games. If you get good at
> a
> PC game, you really are good. With Xbox you can just pick up and
> master it within minutes of play. A lot of people will prefer that,
> but I don't. So there.
>
> That's bull
> gimo80 wrote:
> There is just more skill involved with PC games. If you get good at
> a
> PC game, you really are good. With Xbox you can just pick up and
> master it within minutes of play. A lot of people will prefer that,
> but I don't. So there.
>
> That's bull
Yeah, good point, and well made.
I think I misused the word 'master'. Maybe you get to grips with the Xbox games a lot more than the PC games, and the PC has more controls which equals (in a lot of cases) more actions and diversity. I know yeah, you can pick and play Halo really easily, however to master it takes aaaages. Yeah Splinter Cell, the controls are mildly easy, and it takes a long time to get good at it. If you play like Far Cry or Half Life on the PC, it takes waaaay longer to get to grips with.
Sorry, that was sorta the kinda point I was trying to make :P
I think I misused the word 'master'. Maybe you get to grips with the Xbox games a lot more than the PC games, and the PC has more controls which equals (in a lot of cases) more actions and diversity. I know yeah, you can pick and play Halo really easily, however to master it takes aaaages. Yeah Splinter Cell, the controls are mildly easy, and it takes a long time to get good at it. If you play like Far Cry or Half Life on the PC, it takes waaaay longer to get to grips with.
Sorry, that was sorta the kinda point I was trying to make :P
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