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Xbox, GameCube or Playstation??? i'm getting a console for my nephew in Bombay...which one would u say and why? 
i got a PS2 but i have only dabbled with the others in store...is the PS3 a long way away still? | |
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Go for the PS2 and Gamecube... don't support Microsoft if you can help it.  SUPERJOINT RITUAL - http://www.superjointritual.com
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Yes the PS3 is a long way away. Late 2005 at earliest, and it will take another year after that before there are decent games on it. Remember the slow launch of the PS2 and how few games were available?
The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. Benefits include - biggest range of titles, thriving second-hand market, lots of great budget releases, easy to swap games with school-friends etc. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. Actually the PS2 is being released in India soon, I believe. | |
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IceNine said: Go for the PS2 and Gamecube... don't support Microsoft if you can help it.
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ian said: Yes the PS3 is a long way away. Late 2005 at earliest, and it will take another year after that before there are decent games on it. Remember the slow launch of the PS2 and how few games were available?
The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. Benefits include - biggest range of titles, thriving second-hand market, lots of great budget releases, easy to swap games with school-friends etc. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. EVERYONE KNOW REAL REASON IS THAT IT HAVE GRAND THEFT AUTO! ADMIT IT YOU RUN PEOPLE OVER PRETEND THEY PEOPLE ON ORG! P o o |/, P o o |\ | |
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I've got a PS2. I don't play very many games, it's more of a DVD player for me. | |
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ian said: Yes the PS3 is a long way away. Late 2005 at earliest, and it will take another year after that before there are decent games on it. Remember the slow launch of the PS2 and how few games were available?
The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. Benefits include - biggest range of titles, thriving second-hand market, lots of great budget releases, easy to swap games with school-friends etc. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. Actually the PS2 is being released in India soon, I believe. cheers Ian...yes, he said PS2 was meant to be released a earlier this year in India...hopefully it wont b long and i'll get it when i'm over there. if not, there is always amazon  | |
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POOK said: ian said: Yes the PS3 is a long way away. Late 2005 at earliest, and it will take another year after that before there are decent games on it. Remember the slow launch of the PS2 and how few games were available?
The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. Benefits include - biggest range of titles, thriving second-hand market, lots of great budget releases, easy to swap games with school-friends etc. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. EVERYONE KNOW REAL REASON IS THAT IT HAVE GRAND THEFT AUTO! ADMIT IT YOU RUN PEOPLE OVER PRETEND THEY PEOPLE ON ORG!  so true  | |
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POOK said: ian said: Yes the PS3 is a long way away. Late 2005 at earliest, and it will take another year after that before there are decent games on it. Remember the slow launch of the PS2 and how few games were available?
The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. Benefits include - biggest range of titles, thriving second-hand market, lots of great budget releases, easy to swap games with school-friends etc. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. EVERYONE KNOW REAL REASON IS THAT IT HAVE GRAND THEFT AUTO! ADMIT IT YOU RUN PEOPLE OVER PRETEND THEY PEOPLE ON ORG! Nah I play "Ape Escape 2" and think you of you POOK | |
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i've played all three and ps2 is the best. **************************************************
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I have a Game-pube. I love it. I wish it had the online capabilities and titles that the X-Box has though. I want an X-Box just for online gaming. "I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum"
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REDFEATHERS said: dont you have access to electricity way out there in the country?  | |
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chemmie said: I have a Game-pube. I love it. I wish it had the online capabilities and titles that the X-Box has though. I want an X-Box just for online gaming.
Yup Xbox Live is good fun. Not many games out for it yet though. Halo 2 will r0x0r etc. | |
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REDFEATHERS said: Get out of our gamey thread you normal person  | |
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ian said: REDFEATHERS said: Get out of our gamey thread you normal person You boys should grow up!! 
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REDFEATHERS said: ian said: REDFEATHERS said: Get out of our gamey thread you normal person You boys should grow up!!
hey, it's not everyday you can take over the world with the armies of Zeus or Isis
and i think i would be arrested for running people over in a cadillac in a Miami look-a-like city | |
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Ardeo said: REDFEATHERS said: ian said: REDFEATHERS said: Get out of our gamey thread you normal person You boys should grow up!!
hey, it's not everyday you can take over the world with the armies of Zeus or Isis
and i think i would be arrested for running people over in a cadillac in a Miami look-a-like city
I am pretty good on my lil brothers James Bond...  | |
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REDFEATHERS said: ian said: REDFEATHERS said: Get out of our gamey thread you normal person You boys should grow up!!
Gaming is for girls too y'know
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I have Intellivision and it kicks ass! Beats the hell out of all 3.  | |
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POOK said: ian said: Yes the PS3 is a long way away. Late 2005 at earliest, and it will take another year after that before there are decent games on it. Remember the slow launch of the PS2 and how few games were available?
The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. Benefits include - biggest range of titles, thriving second-hand market, lots of great budget releases, easy to swap games with school-friends etc. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. EVERYONE KNOW REAL REASON IS THAT IT HAVE GRAND THEFT AUTO! ADMIT IT YOU RUN PEOPLE OVER PRETEND THEY PEOPLE ON ORG! i LOVE the GTA games and will admit that is why i chose PS2Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely. - Lord Acton | |
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Pagey said: I have Intellivision and it kicks ass! Beats the hell out of all 3.
Do you have "Intelli-Voice"? "Mattel Electronics Presents! B-17 Booommmbeeer!" "I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum"
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chemmie said: Pagey said: I have Intellivision and it kicks ass! Beats the hell out of all 3.
Do you have "Intelli-Voice"? "Mattel Electronics Presents! B-17 Booommmbeeer!" Of course! I always think of the movie Wargames when I hear that voice, Ha Ha Ha!!! | |
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Well, I would personally have to go with the Jaguar.
Because I know Ian will agree with me when I say that is one quality machine. 
Anyhoo, I will have to go with what Ian said. ian said: The PS2 has a lot of life in it yet, and that's the one I recommend, although it really depends on what kind of games your nephew likes. I regretfully must say that the PS2 is your best bet, although at least in my opinion it is the most horrible piece of machinery on the market. They fixed (at least they say they have) most of the problems, so if you buy a new one it should be cool. GameCube is a waste of money, given that there is only a handful of first-party titles worth playing. I once again regretfully agree with you. There is no such thing as a game as good as Zelda, Metroid Prime, or Mario (Although not many people agree with Marios greatness). But that would keep a kid entertained very long. Sadly, a console can't stand on a few games alone, no matter how great they are. Xbox is a very niche platform so far - nice to have for a few of the better games like Halo and Spinter Cell but it is still very much the domain of the early adopters. Yeah, I love the system, it has amazing graphics and nice games, but most of them are a bit mature and the great ones are long away. The only true greats I can think of are Halo, Return to Castle Wolfenstien, Star Wars: KOTOR, and MechAssault. There are some cool ones coming out, (Halo 2, Ninja Gaiden, Counter-Strike) but most of those are mature, and the number pales in comparison to PS2s army of games. Go for a PS2 - there is something there for everyone. Yep, my entire rant is summed up in this sentence. Sign 78 that you're obsessed with Prince: You buy a John Prine album- just out of curiosity.
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Personally, I'm a Nintendo fan, not 64 or GameCube, but NES. 8) | |
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Nice Moonbeam, Metroid, Mario, Zelda, and the rest. I love it! Sign 78 that you're obsessed with Prince: You buy a John Prine album- just out of curiosity.
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I'd have to say get the PS2. There are so many games out there, it seems like there's too much (but you can never really have too many games though ) The Xbox has HALO and for that I'm jealous. But I'm still happy overall with my ol' PS2. Can't wait for Metal Gear 3. 
I haven't seen that many games for Gamecube. I did play Viewtiful Joe and that was a great game though. Very quirky but cool. I don't know if it's on other systems but I hope it comes to PS2.  "I ordered no broth! Away with ye lest my cane find your backside!!"- Ralph Wiggum, Actor. | |
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| Great picture of the Atari Jag, TwistedMind I have one... in fact, I have two, one of them with the Jag CD It is set up in front of my TV now, with copies of Tempest 2000, Aliens Vs Predator, Doom, and Cybermorph and a few others lying beside of it. It was such a good machine!
And Tempest 2K is still GREAT. Sorry. Don't ever get me started talking about games... I'm off to ECTS tomorrow so I'll get to check out Half Life 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 etc.  | |
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ian said: Great picture of the Atari Jag, TwistedMind I have one... in fact, I have two, one of them with the Jag CD It is set up in front of my TV now, with copies of Tempest 2000, Aliens Vs Predator, Doom, and Cybermorph and a few others lying beside of it. It was such a good machine!
And Tempest 2K is still GREAT. Sorry. Don't ever get me started talking about games... I'm off to ECTS tomorrow so I'll get to check out Half Life 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3 etc. :OMFG: YOU LUCKY BASTID!! ...I EXPECT A REPORT POSTED HERE | |
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ian said: Actually the PS2 is being released in India soon, I believe.
LOL! Gee thanx 4 that useful bit of info there Ian!!
I got PS2 and Wipeout Fusion, GTA Vice City, Nightfire, MOH Frontline and Capcom vs SNK2... Any reccommendations?
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