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X-Box, GC, GBA... What should I get?
06-04-04, 10:23 AM
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X-Box, GC, GBA... What should I get?
This is a stupid topic for a thread but I have a bunch of BEst Buy coupons that will expire and I need to get something. I have a PS2 and have been thinking about getting something else, even though I don't play much these days. Still, it would be free or close to it. Pros and cons:
X-Box:
pros:
Halo (I'd get the Halo special edition X-Box)
Halo 2 (soon)
HD output
cons:
Don't really have room for another console
GC:
pros:
Metroid Prime
Zelda
cons:
same as X-Box
GBA:
pros:
takes no room
Metroid
various old school games like original Zelda that I'd love to replay
cons:
games not as cool as console
will cause me to play on subway instead of read or relax
Whaddya think?
(here's my TV. As you can see, there's barely room for another console. Space is at a premium.)
X-Box:
pros:
Halo (I'd get the Halo special edition X-Box)
Halo 2 (soon)
HD output
cons:
Don't really have room for another console
GC:
pros:
Metroid Prime
Zelda
cons:
same as X-Box
GBA:
pros:
takes no room
Metroid
various old school games like original Zelda that I'd love to replay
cons:
games not as cool as console
will cause me to play on subway instead of read or relax
Whaddya think?
(here's my TV. As you can see, there's barely room for another console. Space is at a premium.)
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06-04-04, 10:36 AM
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Hey, I think I have the same entertainment center! I'm pretty sure you can fit a gamecube in the lower left corner there. Otherwise, I'd ditch the VCR and get an XBox.
06-04-04, 10:40 AM
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It all depends on what type of games you enjoy. Simply buy the system that has the games you want to play. Go to some site like gamerankings.com or ign.com and make a list of the games you'd like to play. Which ever list of games looks the best to you then go with that console.
06-04-04, 10:46 AM
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Gamecube all the way, which also has HD output, FYI. Seriously, Zelda and Metroid alone are worth the purchase of the system. Look for the Ocarina of Time or Zelda Collector's Edition bonus disc as well. Wavebird, enough said.
06-04-04, 11:16 AM
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you should read & relax on the subway, so don't get a GBA. I bought a GBA, thinking I'd play it on the train commute to work, but I really prefer to just take a nap or read instead.
Don't get a Xbox or Gamecube - you said yourself that you don't play much. You probably don't have time for another console.
Looking at your setup, I would use your best buy coupons to buy some speaker stands for your left & right speakers. What are they doing UNDER your TV?!?! You need better channel separation - spread them apart by buying some speaker stands.
PixyJunket: Gamecube does not have HD output, only Xbox does. Gamecube has component & progressive output, but not HD.
Don't get a Xbox or Gamecube - you said yourself that you don't play much. You probably don't have time for another console.
Looking at your setup, I would use your best buy coupons to buy some speaker stands for your left & right speakers. What are they doing UNDER your TV?!?! You need better channel separation - spread them apart by buying some speaker stands.
PixyJunket: Gamecube does not have HD output, only Xbox does. Gamecube has component & progressive output, but not HD.
06-04-04, 11:18 AM
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Originally posted by Joshic
PixyJunket: Gamecube does not have HD output, only Xbox does. Gamecube has component & progressive output, but not HD.
PixyJunket: Gamecube does not have HD output, only Xbox does. Gamecube has component & progressive output, but not HD.
06-04-04, 12:23 PM
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Cube: the first party games., more likely to fit, oh and you HAVE to play Eternal Darkness.
...and Cube has HD output (component) with 480p only (no 720p)
If you have a lot of firends that play Halo though, you may as well get the Halo bundle ( I hear you can get it for $150 at TrU)
...and Cube has HD output (component) with 480p only (no 720p)
If you have a lot of firends that play Halo though, you may as well get the Halo bundle ( I hear you can get it for $150 at TrU)
06-04-04, 12:33 PM
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Thanks for all the advice! keep it coming.
A quick note: 480p is NOT HD. It's a progressive scan format, but only 720p, 1080i (and the rare 1080p) are consumer HD formats.
A quick note: 480p is NOT HD. It's a progressive scan format, but only 720p, 1080i (and the rare 1080p) are consumer HD formats.
06-04-04, 02:27 PM
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Too bad I already have a PS2 or I'd get this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...107675670&rd=1
06-04-04, 02:47 PM
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Originally posted by Gil Jawetz
Too bad I already have a PS2 or I'd get this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...107675670&rd=1
Too bad I already have a PS2 or I'd get this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...107675670&rd=1
06-04-04, 02:55 PM
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Originally posted by Gil Jawetz
Too bad I already have a PS2 or I'd get this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...107675670&rd=1
Too bad I already have a PS2 or I'd get this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...107675670&rd=1
I'll have to let Y2K Falcon know about that auction...
06-04-04, 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
All 3! But seriously, where are you gonna find a Halo Xbox? I havn't seen those in stores in a long time.
All 3! But seriously, where are you gonna find a Halo Xbox? I havn't seen those in stores in a long time.
06-04-04, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by GizmoDVD
Wow...you sure they were full? Some are empty boxes...
Wow...you sure they were full? Some are empty boxes...
06-04-04, 06:32 PM
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GCN. Playing games like Metroid Prime, F-Zero GX, Zelda and Final Fantasy in progressive scan with a Wavebird is a feeling Xbox could NEVER duplicate.
If you like multiplayer games I'd pick up a GCN (Custo Robo, F-Zero, Kirby, Mario Golf, Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Monkey Ball(s), Super Smash Bros and Wario Ware).
If you want a few more reasons...Animal Crossing, Eternal Darkness, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, Pikmin, Resident Evil(s) w/ RE4 on the way, Sonic Adventure(s), Star Wars: Rogue Squadron(s), Starfox, Super Mario Sunshine, and Viewtiful Joe.
If you like multiplayer games I'd pick up a GCN (Custo Robo, F-Zero, Kirby, Mario Golf, Mario Kart, Mario Party, Super Monkey Ball(s), Super Smash Bros and Wario Ware).
If you want a few more reasons...Animal Crossing, Eternal Darkness, Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, Pikmin, Resident Evil(s) w/ RE4 on the way, Sonic Adventure(s), Star Wars: Rogue Squadron(s), Starfox, Super Mario Sunshine, and Viewtiful Joe.
06-04-04, 06:48 PM
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I have all 3, and I would suggest that if you already have a PS2, you should get a GC. It has a lot of fun games and it's a perfect compliment to the PS2. Xbox is an awesome system, too, and I would suggest it if you're going to play a lot of sports games. Otherwise, go with the GC.
