Video Game Systems

[George A.]

With all of the debate going on with what next-gen system is the best I just wanted your input? Which is your favorite system and why?

Your "why" can't be something like "Cuz the others are ugly" or "I hate Microsoft" or something like that, I actually want a reasonable response.

I'll start off. I like the Gamecube the best, because of Metroid (great game), also the connectivity to the GBA is really cool not to mention the e-reader/GBA connection for Animal Crossing (another great game!!)

[Marc P.]

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The poll is flawed.

It is lacking the original NES, Sega, real old school Atari, etc. And most importantly, PC.

To answer the question, I prefer PC because it's capable of so much more. My current hardware setup is more powerful (in graphics capability, memory, procesor, etc) than all 3 of the "Nextgen" systems put together. Given another year or so, I'll wager we'll start to see emulators arise for each of the systems. Resolution is a biggie too, even a PC moniotor at 640x480 is much more clear than a standard TV's output, even with colorstream, svideo, and the like.

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[George A.]

While I do appreciate your input about all of the old-stuff. This is why it is a "Nextgen" poll. With all of the debate going on I thought I would give people a chance to voice their opinion.

[Reed B.]

I like Gamecube, though I would probably spring for a PS2 if I ever get an actual job that pays money.
Xbox, well...beyond Halo, it didn't have any real qualities, and they're going to have to try a lot harder than MechAssault to get me interested.

-Reed
"But I'm strong, strong #%#%#%#%#%#%!"
"Uh huh."

[Johca_Gaorl]

I like the GameCube. Why?

I've always like Nintendo games the best. (yah, fanboy, I know)
Metroid
Resident Evil Series
SSBM
TimeSplitters 2 (yah, I know it's on all the systems, but it is simply the best FPS ever)
Nintendo has always been innovative, come up with great games consistently, and I will have Nintendo systems for years to come.

If I got another system, it would be an XBOX (I have a GBA already). I like the XBOX's controller a lot better (They even make a smaller version now, so no complaining about that) than the PS/PS2 controller, I mean, who decided X's and O's and triangles were a good idea? It's been letters for over a decade!!! Stick with that! The XBOX also seems to be prettier graphics wise and more powerful, Sony has nothing that really draws me to their system.

[Hailfire]

Me, I prefer the Gamecube because Nintendo is the only company that provides games of all categories. Example: Adventure, Action, Racing, Shooting, Puzzle, etc. etc. Unlike the PS2, and Xbox, they're all fighting. I like fighting, but I prefer more variety. I've played the PS2 and enjoy it but Xbox is out of the picture. I don't really like the Xbox because Microsoft controls too many markets although I like Microsoft. Another reason why I prefer the Gamecube, I just like the games. Of all of that, PC games are getting better so I play more of those games nowadays.

[AdamT]

Originally posted by Hailfire
I prefer the Gamecube because Nintendo is the only company that provides games of all categories. Example: Adventure, Action, Racing, Shooting, Puzzle, etc. etc. Unlike the PS2, and Xbox, they're all fighting.

I couldn't think of anything further off reality. While Nintendo does rule the "simplest controls and gaming" category, no other consol system beats the PS2 for gaming variety. For proof of this, just look at the PS2 Greatest Hits collection, it is chalked full of games from ever one of those categories. Neither the GC or XBOX can even come close to the numbers of games produced for the PS2. Not to mention the price difference between the games.

While the PS2 is beat in graphics and hardwear, the thing you have to take into consideration is that is was released almost 3 years ago (unveiled in 1999, mass production in 2000). Now, add the conviction of how fast technology advances, and add a year and a half, and yes, you will see the difference in the graphics quality that you see in the XBOX and GC. So what? So the PS3 is already in production, and yes, it will play PSX, PS2, AND PS3 games.

Now, controllers...controllers are all about each person's preference. I like PS contollers, the buttons are separated well and I like the placement of the d-pad and joy sticks. So, that doesn't mean there's anything wrong with the others, just a preference. I am not a fan of the "one huge button and a few smaller ones surrounding it" idea of the GC and the XBOX controller is nothing but a rip-off of the sega through sega saturn controlers.

Games I love:

the Tony Hawk Series (originated on PS)
Jak and Daxter (PS)
Time Splitter series (PS)
GTA series (PS)
Red Faction (PS)
and just to rub it in *even thought I don't play them*
the FF series

[QtKt]

My brother has a gamecube... but i kindo of prefer PS2. I'm not really into video games that much. I do have an atari tho. It's awesome. lol

[Johca_Gaorl]

Originally posted by AdamT
I am not a fan of the "one huge button and a few smaller ones surrounding it" idea of the GC and the XBOX controller is nothing but a rip-off of the sega through sega saturn controlers.

It plays better than it looks, that I can assure you of. So what if the XBOX controller is a ripoff? Saturn (and Dreamcast) had great controllers. Microsoft looked at what had been done right, and did it.

[Clark Gilbert]

I have both a GameCube and a Playstation 2 and i love them both. Both have similar graphics, but completely different games...


For GameCube i like:
NASCAR Thunder 2003
NHL Hitz 2002
NCAA Football 2003
Metroid Prime (dont have it yet)

For Playstation 2 i like:
Final Fantasy X (sweet cut scenes)
Ace Combat 4
GTA: Vice City
Dead To Rights
Silent Hill 2 (have it, but i hate it)

[Jeff Waegelin]

I'd have to go with Gamecube. Of course, I've been a Nintendo fan forever (I have every Nintendo system except Virtual Boy), so my opinion's a bit biased. I just like the variety of original titles they offer. Too much of the XBox and PS2 lineup is either ports from the PC, a common title across all systems, or something that is eventually ported to the PC. Nintendo, on the other hand, has more exclusive titles in a wide range of genres.

[alucard171]

With the addition of everquest and FF11 coming (yeah man!!) PS2 will easily dominate all other gaming systems.. yeah for ps2 and the family..

[Matt Attallah]

X-BOX all the way!

It's a computer for only 200!!

PS2 has some decent games out now, but wait till X-Box starts to roll-out!

[Johca_Gaorl]

Originally posted by Jeff Waegelin
I have every Nintendo system except Virtual Boy

I have a Virtual Boy too! Soo boo-yah!

[Elgin Clock]

What about old old school systems like, THIS or, THIS?

As for me I fancy the PS1, just cause I got a mod chip in mine!!!