ps2 or xbox

Carinsboy · #1 11-10-2003, 09:03

I'd like some opinions!

What are the main differences between a ps2(modded) and an xbox(modded)?

Is it mostly the harddisk, mp3-, divx- and vcd player?

All opinions are welcome....

thanx

spedmetal · #2 11-10-2003, 09:13

Well the difference between a modded x-box and a modded PS2 are as different as the two machines them selves. A modded modded x-box opens up many features the PS2 doesn't even have since the x-box is really a PC based machine. It really depends on what you are looking for out of a console. As for me I am a PS2 man. I love all the game titles the PS2 has to offer.

TylerDurden · #3 11-10-2003, 09:18

The X is more like a computer, that allows you to do a lot more extra things than what you could do if you have a ps2. You would have to be very computer savy to do it or be able to consume all the information on how to do so. Its also very nice to have an endless supply of memory instead of buying all those memory cards.

With ps2 it is basically a very good gaming system. You have literally hundreds of titles to choose from from all ranges of the spectrum too. Plus if you want you can play old ps1 games too.

I could probably go on and on about both but I have a bit of a memory block and maybe other users will post their input too.

Tyler!

Quall999 · #4 11-10-2003, 16:58

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Originally posted by snake2
if your not interested in games go with a xbox you can do more on a modded xbox then on a modded ps2

I have both and play games on my xbox more than i do on my ps2.

In my opinion, if you like more rpg (not the dungeon and dragon battle rules though, bother systems have their share of that) type games go with a ps2, if you like more fps type games, go with an xbox. I find that i play my xbox more because of the fps that are on it. Im not saying that the ps2 doesn't have its share of fps's, just that i think the ones on xbox are a little funner.

Each system also has their own share of adventure and platform games, rpg and fps are the ones that you can see with a noticable difference. Also like said above, PS2 has definately more games for all ages, plus you can play ps1 games on it. That is another thing to consider.

TylerDurden · #5 11-10-2003, 17:04

Another thing I like about the X is the new smaller controller. Dudes, this one kicks ass! I think I even like it better than the ps2 one. I seem to keep making excuses to play xbox games just for the controller. LOL.

Although I am more of an RPG fan and will probably always stick to the PS2 as my top choice I really have nothing bad to say about the X.

Tyler!

JiveTurkey · #6 11-10-2003, 20:40

Yeah the RPG thing. I've bitched about so few RPGs on Xbox before since there arent many at all.

I just dont get it. Most RPGs are just variations of the same style we've been playin for years and MS just cant seem to come up with one!?

My 2 cents - PS2 has the advantage in game variety and Xbox has the advantage for everything else.

lufcfan · #7 12-10-2003, 04:13

You buy a games console to play games on. For the sheer choice, peripheral support and broad appeal etc, go with a PS2.

Plus, the DMS3 opens up many new horizons to the PS2. The XBoX is too much like a PC computer and this shows in the sales charts.

Plain and simple opinion from me - Go with the PS2 - You won't regret it!

Quall999 · #8 12-10-2003, 04:52

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Originally posted by lufcfan
The XBoX is too much like a PC computer and this shows in the sales charts.

Im not trying to sound like a fanboy, but saying the xbox is like a pc has nothing to do with the gaming experiance. I mean, if you really want to get technical then the ps2 is just as much of a computer. The xbox just has more common components and put together simularly to what we might see in a pc. Besides, for what it's worth, being like a pc just means it can play games and be used as a multipurpose chunck of hardware. Like using it is a live streaming media player, or using it to watch vcd's and many other kinds of video/sound formats, without converting them to a common format. (as for sales, well, it is doing well in the US, but that is probably because the fanbase is more towards fps's unlike some countries like japan.)

When I see the new nokia game console with the 3d rendering, i don't say it sucks because it's a mobile phone, would u?

I forgot to mention one of the common features about the xbox too. I don't play online much, so i didn't mention it above. But from experiance, xbox live is no joke. It really is very good. Socom was really fun on the ps2, i used to play it alot at my friends house when it first came out, but after people started cheating it was just no fun

ps2 games are cheaper by the way, well, older ones anyway.

patch god · #9 12-10-2003, 05:41

Ps2 is by far better. has everyone forgotten about ps1 vs n64? n64 had double the graphics but their lack of good games saw their demise. now xbox doesnt have double the graphics but they have a slightly better range of games. ask yourself, does xbox have the power to win this war? no they dont.

Warlock · #10 12-10-2003, 08:42

I have all three consoles. with the exception of the gamecube,(Kiddie console). I like both the PS2 and Xbox about the same, Few titles are available for PS2 that isnt available for Xbox. Fact is i have yet to play a EA sports game on PS2, ( Madden 2004, Nascar thunder ect), That the Xbox version didnt beat the PS2 version. While the PS2 does have a better and bigger library than the Xbox does right now the Xbox is getting better games every month.Most people choose PS2 because of its backwards compatibality to PSX and the fact that the games are a little easier to backup. Both are great consoles and i dont see either going under anytime soon.

Quall999 · #11 12-10-2003, 17:53

well, the average gamer doesn't play every game for thier console. So no matter which one is bought, the person will have fun playing no matter what because there is a large share of good games for each console.

Which brings it back up to being an rpg or fps fan

If you look at the release dates for both consoles, they both have a great game line-up (i suggest you do this to know what games u would want to play). Just because a system isn't selling well, doesn't mean it has crappy games. There is more to it in selling a console in just having good games. Look at nintendo GC, it has a very large share of good games. Many people don't even know about some of them because they just brush em off because they are not from a well know developer. Also, most of the rpg's on the systems aren't even brought to the US/EU because the fan base isn't as high (just go to an import site and look for yourself).

But i have to agree that ps2 has much more games.

bighap · #12 12-10-2003, 20:39

People don't buy Nintendo because it is loaded with too many kiddie games.

JiveTurkey · #13 12-10-2003, 21:04

I just dont buy Nintendo cause their support sucks as bad as Sega's always did.

justpancho · #14 14-10-2003, 09:09

Well.. I don't want to be shot on this section for posting this, but I do LOVE my xbox. Here's why:

First, the graphics on the XBOX seem to be so much better than the PS2, but the PS2 does have a lot more titles available for their console. It is true that a lot more games are being ported over, but you might have to wait a few months after the PS2 release. Even still, I prefer to wait as the picture just looks so much better.

XBOX is (imho) a lot harder to mod. The information is scattered and trying to get a simple solution is not always an easy task. BUT, depending on which modchip you choose to use, you can do this yourself with a solderless mod chip. Be prepared to learn how to flash the bios and install a new dashboard.

With the PS2 mod chip.. it's sort of a "don't try this at home" procedure for installing unless you are great with soldering (even then I wouldn't recommend it). So be prepared to send off your ps2 to get a professional to install your mod chip.

Once the XBOX is modded tho there are so many more options on what to do with it. Such as, installing a new hard drive in which you can put your games on and just play without having to put in a disk. You can stream anime/mp3s/pictures from your computer through the xbox to your tv.. which provides a really good picture. I take my xbox on all my vacation trips loaded with anime, games, and mp3s.

I guess in the long run though it depends on what you want in a console. If you want a truckload of games to choose from, then PS2 is the way to go. If you want a little less variety in games, but want more features to play with then the XBOX would be the choice.

Hope this helps
panch

EVOEvo · #15 14-10-2003, 10:35

i had a xbox at one time costed me 125$ with 4 games and dvd remote

i bought it to resell i played it a few times the controler was so bigg i could not get use to it so it mainly collected dust till i sold it on ebay for 200$ i cant say i diss like the xbox but ps2 is way better even though the new ninja giadin come out on xbox looks like a cool cool cool game but i cant play it sence i sold it

i remember this game from the nintindo days.