Top Spin 2 (X360) Who's getting it/playing it?

nonametofame · 03-29-06, 07:53 PM

Release date is today, but my local Gamestop said today's the ship date and it'll be available tomorrow. Early reviews have been less than stellar, but I'm still dying to play some good ol TP2 on xbox live in HD, sans lag.

RichC2 · 03-29-06, 08:25 PM

From what I've been hearing, it's a solid game with some sporadic technical issues. It's kind of a shame that companies are releasing broken games, but alas, deadlines hurt I suppose.

DVDKrayzie · 03-29-06, 09:02 PM

wow didnt even realize it was out already. the battlefield 2 demo just came out today as well

Gallant Pig · 03-29-06, 10:08 PM

I'm thinking MS selling their sports studio has caused these titles to take a real hit in quality. Amped 3 is crap and if this one is as well, then they're 0 for 2.

Michael Corvin · 03-30-06, 07:09 AM

I'm getting it. I just don't know when. I think I'll wait until I finish Full Auto. I hate having a stack of unbeaten games.

DJ_Longfellow · 03-30-06, 07:27 AM

I MIGHT get it...the $40 price is nice on it. I thought AMPED 3 was decent....humorous at least. I'm just not a snowboarding fan.

Eric D. · 03-30-06, 12:23 PM

What kind of technical issues does it have?

lotsofdvds · 03-31-06, 06:51 AM

I picked it up last night. I don't really see any technical issues. The game doesn't feel like a vast improvement over the original game, nor does it feel like a leap into the next generation... but it's still a blast to play.

The minimal audio seems to be slightly less authentic than it was in the original game, but other than that I have no complaints so far. I played for hours last night.

DJ_Longfellow · 03-31-06, 07:26 AM

Yeah, I think people are saying it's like Top Spin 1.5....which isn't a bad thing. I know someone on another thread said the control are RIGHT ON, so that is the most important thing. I'll probably get it with credit I have....or RZ certs at Best Buy.

lotsofdvds · 03-31-06, 08:06 AM

Yep, Top Spin 1.5 is pretty accurate. Plays just like the first game with minor improvements here and there. I mean, it's tennis... what more can you really do with it besides upgrade the graphics, tighten up the gameplay and add new modes and arenas?

Michael Corvin · 03-31-06, 08:19 AM

1.5 isn't a bad thing, but it comes down to price. Is a marginal upgrade worth the price of admission?

DJ_Longfellow · 03-31-06, 08:31 AM

Look on the positive side...at least it's not $60

That glass is half full

lotsofdvds · 03-31-06, 08:51 AM

Plus, online doubles.

Mr. Cinema · 03-31-06, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ_Longfellow

Yeah, I think people are saying it's like Top Spin 1.5....which isn't a bad thing. I know someone on another thread said the control are RIGHT ON, so that is the most important thing. I'll probably get it with credit I have....or RZ certs at Best Buy.

Me too. As soon as my latest certificates show up, I'll get it.

Eric D. · 03-31-06, 02:25 PM

Since I never owned the first Top Spin, I see no reason why I shouldn't pick this up then. Decent price too.

gmal2003 · 03-31-06, 09:13 PM

Pick it up this evening. Fun game. The controls are very good The graphics arent mind blwoing next gen but they are crisp and it doesnt feel like Im playing a current gen game. The features are nice as well with a solid career mode. You dont have to know an immense amout amount about tennis to catch on and enjoy it as Im not a huge tennis buff. So far 7.5/10. Im really looking forward to online play.

DJ_Longfellow · 03-31-06, 09:22 PM

I picked it up today also.....I thought it was ok. The controls were nice, but seemed a little stiff at times. I guess it did not seem as fast as tennis at times, like no REALLY powerful forehands. I do like the game though...just have to play more. I was getting my ass kicked though by the CPU.

RichC2 · 03-31-06, 09:27 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/spor...ml?sid=6146970

Review is up, got a very solid 8.2.

BeanDip0001 · 04-01-06, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lotsofdvds

Yep, Top Spin 1.5 is pretty accurate. Plays just like the first game with minor improvements here and there. I mean, it's tennis... what more can you really do with it besides upgrade the graphics, tighten up the gameplay and add new modes and arenas?

hmmm well they could have added cheerleaders!!!

this is one i want to pick up sometime soon, i got my first xbox it came with a disc with top spin and college football. the football was retarded but i played the shit outta topspin so if this game is kinda like the first one then its on.

Chris_D · 04-01-06, 05:43 AM

Top Spin (the original) is definitely the premier tennis sim still. So an upgrade to that is not necessarily a bad thing.

mrmagoo · 04-01-06, 10:48 AM

One real "bad" thing I heard about this game is that you cannot choose to have your player at the bottom of the screen all the time, you actually have to switch sides.

I will be the first to admit, I suck playing at the top of the screen.

gerrythedon · 04-01-06, 05:14 PM

FRYS: Sunday preview for LA
$34.99 (XBox 360): Top Spin 2

BeanDip0001 · 04-01-06, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerrythedon

FRYS: Sunday preview for LA
$34.99 (XBox 360): Top Spin 2

damnit i wish i lived near a bigger city, that is dirt cheap!!!

Michael Corvin · 04-01-06, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanDip0001

damnit i wish i lived near a bigger city, that is dirt cheap!!!

Ahem. Go to Best Buy. $39.99 - $5 gamer gift card = $34.99

Same price and there is likely a BB in your area.

edstein · 04-01-06, 09:33 PM

Is the original Top Spin backwards compatible for the 360? If so, I will just play that one.

03-29-06, 07:53 PM	#1
nonametofame DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,051	Top Spin 2 (X360) Who's getting it/playing it? Release date is today, but my local Gamestop said today's the ship date and it'll be available tomorrow. Early reviews have been less than stellar, but I'm still dying to play some good ol TP2 on xbox live in HD, sans lag. __________________ http://nonametofame.dvdaf.com/

03-30-06, 07:09 AM	#5
Michael Corvin DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 44,747	I'm getting it. I just don't know when. I think I'll wait until I finish Full Auto. I hate having a stack of unbeaten games. __________________ XBOXLive FU Hackers! Now Playing Borderlands 2 Recently Finished Halo 4

03-31-06, 08:19 AM	#11
Michael Corvin DVD Talk Hero Join Date: May 1999 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 44,747	1.5 isn't a bad thing, but it comes down to price. Is a marginal upgrade worth the price of admission? __________________ XBOXLive FU Hackers! Now Playing Borderlands 2 Recently Finished Halo 4

03-31-06, 09:13 PM	#16
gmal2003 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 2,478	Pick it up this evening. Fun game. The controls are very good The graphics arent mind blwoing next gen but they are crisp and it doesnt feel like Im playing a current gen game. The features are nice as well with a solid career mode. You dont have to know an immense amout amount about tennis to catch on and enjoy it as Im not a huge tennis buff. So far 7.5/10. Im really looking forward to online play. __________________ I am Omega Picnic

04-01-06, 05:43 AM	#20
Chris_D DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Osaka, Japan Posts: 2,493	Top Spin (the original) is definitely the premier tennis sim still. So an upgrade to that is not necessarily a bad thing. __________________ The Pulse of the Japanese Gamer \| Twitter \| YouTube \| XBL: Mr GT Chris \| PSN: Mr_GT_Chris \| My Backlog

03-29-06, 08:25 PM	#2
RichC2 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 20,034	From what I've been hearing, it's a solid game with some sporadic technical issues. It's kind of a shame that companies are releasing broken games, but alas, deadlines hurt I suppose.

03-29-06, 09:02 PM	#3
DVDKrayzie DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,912	wow didnt even realize it was out already. the battlefield 2 demo just came out today as well

03-29-06, 10:08 PM	#4
Gallant Pig Mod Emeritus Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 15,325	I'm thinking MS selling their sports studio has caused these titles to take a real hit in quality. Amped 3 is crap and if this one is as well, then they're 0 for 2.

03-30-06, 07:27 AM	#6
DJ_Longfellow DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,576	I MIGHT get it...the $40 price is nice on it. I thought AMPED 3 was decent....humorous at least. I'm just not a snowboarding fan.

03-30-06, 12:23 PM	#7
Eric D. DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,501	What kind of technical issues does it have?

03-31-06, 06:51 AM	#8
lotsofdvds Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 4,790	I picked it up last night. I don't really see any technical issues. The game doesn't feel like a vast improvement over the original game, nor does it feel like a leap into the next generation... but it's still a blast to play. The minimal audio seems to be slightly less authentic than it was in the original game, but other than that I have no complaints so far. I played for hours last night.

03-31-06, 07:26 AM	#9
DJ_Longfellow DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,576	Yeah, I think people are saying it's like Top Spin 1.5....which isn't a bad thing. I know someone on another thread said the control are RIGHT ON, so that is the most important thing. I'll probably get it with credit I have....or RZ certs at Best Buy.

03-31-06, 08:06 AM	#10
lotsofdvds Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 4,790	Yep, Top Spin 1.5 is pretty accurate. Plays just like the first game with minor improvements here and there. I mean, it's tennis... what more can you really do with it besides upgrade the graphics, tighten up the gameplay and add new modes and arenas?

03-31-06, 08:31 AM	#12
DJ_Longfellow DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,576	Look on the positive side...at least it's not $60 That glass is half full

03-31-06, 08:51 AM	#13
lotsofdvds Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 4,790	Plus, online doubles.

03-31-06, 02:25 PM	#15
Eric D. DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,501	Since I never owned the first Top Spin, I see no reason why I shouldn't pick this up then. Decent price too.

03-31-06, 09:22 PM	#17
DJ_Longfellow DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,576	I picked it up today also.....I thought it was ok. The controls were nice, but seemed a little stiff at times. I guess it did not seem as fast as tennis at times, like no REALLY powerful forehands. I do like the game though...just have to play more. I was getting my ass kicked though by the CPU.

03-31-06, 09:27 PM	#18
RichC2 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 20,034	http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/spor...ml?sid=6146970 Review is up, got a very solid 8.2.

04-01-06, 10:48 AM	#21
mrmagoo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Batavia, New York USA Posts: 780	One real "bad" thing I heard about this game is that you cannot choose to have your player at the bottom of the screen all the time, you actually have to switch sides. I will be the first to admit, I suck playing at the top of the screen. __________________ Marge Simpson: "500 Pretzels! Wait, wait, let me get this down....Meat Packers Union Hall, Batavia, New York!" XBOX LIVE GamerTag: MrMagoo1974 XBOX Live GamerCard: MrMagoo1974's 360 Blog

04-01-06, 05:14 PM	#22
gerrythedon DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Inglewood, Ca. Posts: 4,150	FRYS: Sunday preview for LA $34.99 (XBox 360): Top Spin 2 __________________ You took away tomorrow, still I stand I ride into the sorrow, still I stand You took away tomorrow, still I stand Straight down into the sorrow, but still I stand/I sink into the sorrow, but still I stand/You left me here with sorrow, still I stand

04-01-06, 09:33 PM	#25
edstein DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 8,129	Is the original Top Spin backwards compatible for the 360? If so, I will just play that one.