Time to buy an XBOX360? - Page 169

leowyatt · 23-09-2007, 15:00

well actually we might not, shall i pack my 360?

Haly · 23-09-2007, 16:26

I'll try to be about Tuesday

Awesome sig btw Davey

Davey_Pitch · 23-09-2007, 17:20

Thanks Jen

killerkebab · 23-09-2007, 17:26

A year on from the original thread, I could use some advice if I'm being honest

I am very, very tempted to buy a 360. I am primarily a PC gamer and usually turn to consoles for exclusives I couldn't get elsewhere, or genres the PC fails at (things like arcade racers). In the last gen, the PS2 was the obvious best choice. I used to have a dreamcast but the game I played 99% of the time on that was Metropolis Street Racer, which if I'm not mistaken is a game I'll just have to forget about

My favourite games on PS2 were Ace Combat (AC04 was the reason I bought one in the first place

), MGS, Timesplitters 2/3, and PES. I don't currently have a HDTV, but I do have a 19" TFT for my PC if that helps.

Anyway to the point at hand... those of you who have a 360, what are the pros and cons in your opinions? Should I consider one?

Haly · 23-09-2007, 17:56

iirc the spiritual sequel to metropolis Street Racer is the Project Gotham Racing series on the X-Box/360. Certainly from playing them both, I can see the links.

Ace Combat 6 will be on the 360 too

The TFT would be fine for the 360, I use a 19" WS TFT to play my games on as the quality is a lot better than on my regular TV.

I'm not sure if I can do pros and cons as I'm a bit biased

I used to be a big PS1/PS2 fan until the 360 came along and now I mainly use the PS2 just for RPGs/the FF series, as much like you, I go for consoles depending on the exclusives they offer me.

Davey_Pitch · 23-09-2007, 18:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haly

iirc the spiritual sequel to metropolis Street Racer is the Project Gotham Racing series on the X-Box/360. Certainly from playing them both, I can see the links.

It's not the spiritual sequel, it is the sequel, made by the same team as far as I remember

Haly · 23-09-2007, 18:17

Cool

I couldn't remember exactly, that'll explain why it's so similar then

Davey_Pitch · 23-09-2007, 18:17

Anyways, pros and cons of the 360, as unbiased as I can make it....

Pros:

It's got the biggest game library of any current gen console.
It's got the widest range of games on any current gen console.
It's got more (and in my opinion better) exclusives than other consoles.
Xbox Live is incredible
The XBL Arcade games are brilliant
The achievement system is the best thing to happen to gaming in years
It's way cheaper than the PS3
MS are prepared to throw money at developers to secure future titles appear on the 360.

Cons:
It's not as popular worldwide as both Nintendo and Sony, which *may* be a problem years down the line unless MS sort it out
Metal Gear Solid won't be appearing on it any time soon.
You have to put up with Sony Fanboys (who I find to be the worst fanboys around).

If I think of more I'll add them in.

Daz · 23-09-2007, 18:30

The biggest Con I can think of is paying for a peer to peer gaming service - ie, a Gold Live account. But it's a small price to pay really, I was a massive playstation fan and never planned to buy a 360, got one for free with a phone contract and haven't looked back, the games library is excellent, the online service is unsurpassed by anything on the PS3 and the Wii, and it's connected up the weewaa.

Davey_Pitch · 23-09-2007, 21:40

Halo 3 reviewed - http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821911p1.html - and "only" gets 9.5. I say only because I was expecting higher, with Bioshock getting 9.7 I thought Halo 3 would at least equal the score.

23-09-2007, 15:00	#1681
leowyatt Chef extraordinaire Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Infinite Loop Posts: 11,143	well actually we might not, shall i pack my 360? __________________ "Dr Sheldon Cooper FTW!"

23-09-2007, 16:26	#1682
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I'll try to be about Tuesday Awesome sig btw Davey __________________ Halycopter

23-09-2007, 17:20	#1683
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Thanks Jen __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

23-09-2007, 17:26	#1684
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	A year on from the original thread, I could use some advice if I'm being honest I am very, very tempted to buy a 360. I am primarily a PC gamer and usually turn to consoles for exclusives I couldn't get elsewhere, or genres the PC fails at (things like arcade racers). In the last gen, the PS2 was the obvious best choice. I used to have a dreamcast but the game I played 99% of the time on that was Metropolis Street Racer, which if I'm not mistaken is a game I'll just have to forget about My favourite games on PS2 were Ace Combat (AC04 was the reason I bought one in the first place ), MGS, Timesplitters 2/3, and PES. I don't currently have a HDTV, but I do have a 19" TFT for my PC if that helps. Anyway to the point at hand... those of you who have a 360, what are the pros and cons in your opinions? Should I consider one? __________________

23-09-2007, 17:56	#1685
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	iirc the spiritual sequel to metropolis Street Racer is the Project Gotham Racing series on the X-Box/360. Certainly from playing them both, I can see the links. Ace Combat 6 will be on the 360 too The TFT would be fine for the 360, I use a 19" WS TFT to play my games on as the quality is a lot better than on my regular TV. I'm not sure if I can do pros and cons as I'm a bit biased I used to be a big PS1/PS2 fan until the 360 came along and now I mainly use the PS2 just for RPGs/the FF series, as much like you, I go for consoles depending on the exclusives they offer me. __________________ Halycopter

23-09-2007, 18:17	#1687
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Cool I couldn't remember exactly, that'll explain why it's so similar then __________________ Halycopter

23-09-2007, 18:17	#1688
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Anyways, pros and cons of the 360, as unbiased as I can make it.... Pros: It's got the biggest game library of any current gen console. It's got the widest range of games on any current gen console. It's got more (and in my opinion better) exclusives than other consoles. Xbox Live is incredible The XBL Arcade games are brilliant The achievement system is the best thing to happen to gaming in years It's way cheaper than the PS3 MS are prepared to throw money at developers to secure future titles appear on the 360. Cons: It's not as popular worldwide as both Nintendo and Sony, which may be a problem years down the line unless MS sort it out Metal Gear Solid won't be appearing on it any time soon. You have to put up with Sony Fanboys (who I find to be the worst fanboys around). If I think of more I'll add them in. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

23-09-2007, 18:30	#1689
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	The biggest Con I can think of is paying for a peer to peer gaming service - ie, a Gold Live account. But it's a small price to pay really, I was a massive playstation fan and never planned to buy a 360, got one for free with a phone contract and haven't looked back, the games library is excellent, the online service is unsurpassed by anything on the PS3 and the Wii, and it's connected up the weewaa. __________________ apt-get moo

23-09-2007, 21:40	#1690
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Halo 3 reviewed - http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/821/821911p1.html - and "only" gets 9.5. I say only because I was expecting higher, with Bioshock getting 9.7 I thought Halo 3 would at least equal the score. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

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