PS2 vs GameCube vs XBox - Page 2

_E_ · November 5th, 2002, 14:21

Okay. I am not going to vote for any of these three unless Someone makes this question more specific. The consoles are best in what exactly? games?, preformance? back to the facts. This is what i will say

1.Best graphical abilities: Xbox
2.Largest database of games: PS2
3.Popularity: PS2
4.Large variaety of games available for all genres & ages : GC

I ll keep my vote to myself. If there was a dreamcast in the list, then i ll vote for it. But since its dead, I would understand Ninja's desicion in not adding it to the list.........

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Ninjaa · November 5th, 2002, 14:28

Kingstar, I don't think that popularity enters into the equation, as this poll will determine which is more popular.

I don't really think that it really matters how large the game library is either, if one or the other has mostly crap. (eg, 3 nickels or 2 dimes)

Graphics are only as good as the game being played.

Large Variety of genres and age groups isn't really a big priority either IMO.

What I was trying to ask is which system exceeds the others in overall quality, which includes hardware, software, future prospects, and fun factor. Basically, which is the best according to your own criteria. If I disagree with your logic, chances are I will let you know.

Kid A · November 5th, 2002, 14:34

I voted for PS2. Reasons? Not logical ones, but it's only that I hate Nintendo and I hate Microsoft even more than Nintendo. I told ya; they aren't logical.

**Kane** · November 5th, 2002, 14:35

The PS2's backwards compatibility is an added bonus for me, not an essential feature.
I think it's more like a mother thinking 'What shall I get my kid for chrimbo?'. With the PS2, she can sell of the old PSX for a few quid, then purchase the PS2, and he still has access to all his old games.

The PS2 has more RPGs on it now and on the horizon than the Gamecube. People buying a console will likely look at the current releases, and the announced releases in the future. For that on RPGs, the PS2 whoops the GC like a bear whoops fish in a stream.

Some people, like Ninja, will go for a company, based on their previous releases rather than actual announced releases. Tho not for me, this is understandable, and for this the GC kicks the PS2 in the mommy daddy button.

Some people just like amazing graphics, and shallow repetitive gameplay. Once again, tho not for me, for this the XBox slaps the GC and PS2 around like a pimp slaps his hoes.

There is my opinion.

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Ninjaa · November 5th, 2002, 14:41

Lord Kane, I am actually surprised by your complete honesty in that post. It makes perfect sense, and makes me wonder what the devil I am doing here in full fighting mode.

We can all go home right now! j/k (it's never over)

Kid A, get some damn logic. There may be plenty of reason to hate MS, but there isn't much reason to hate Nintendo!

_E_ · November 5th, 2002, 14:41

,...overall comparison,...."sigh", now i find that very hard to say. why? Everyone one of us can give his own overall rankings to all these consoles. There isnt a "Standard" ratings for each one of them, so all what will be said will be pure opinions. I would certainly say that the effects of having large quantities of RPG games on the PS2 had the major effect on this poll. Many people on this forum like RPGs, and the console which provide it to them is the PS2.

Ninja, Large variety of games for all ages= more success and populaity of the console, since its attaracting everybody to purchase it. It has games for all

Large Database of games= more games available to get once you get bored with the ones you have

. On the other hand, I do agree with you that having 5 great games is better than having 100 crappy games. But dont you agree with me that the propotion of "crappy" games is decreasing these days?

I think the PS2 had shown up everything it got right now, so when i look into the future, I think that the gamecube is gonna take over its place,...

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Kid A · November 5th, 2002, 14:45

Quote:

Originally posted by Ninja

Kid A, get some damn logic. There may be plenty of reason to hate MS, but there isn't much reason to hate Nintendo!

I said my reasons would be completely illogical... Dunno, maybe it is the 'style'... Anyway, i don't want to get involved in such a fight.

Ninjaa · November 5th, 2002, 14:48

Quote:

Originally posted by Kingstar
I would certainly say that the effects of having large quantities of RPG games on the PS2 had the major effect on this poll. Many people on this forum like RPGs, and the console which provide it to them is the PS2.

I realized that when I posted this here. RPG players are usually very jaded as well, making it extremely difficult to change their minds about anything. Yet it's almost an obsession of mine anyway.

Quote:

Originally posted by Kingstar
Ninja, Large variety of games for all ages= more success and populaity of the console, since its attaracting everybody to purchase it. It has games for all

Actually, I couldn't think of a valid reason for refuting that one, I just said that because it would make me look too biased to discount all the others and leave the only one that supported Nintendo. Just make up your own mind.

Quote:

Originally posted by Kingstar
Large Database of games= more games available to get once you get bored with the ones you have . On the other hand, I do agree with you that having 5 great games is better than having 100 crappy games. But dont you agree with me that the propotion of "crappy" games is decreasing these days?

True enough. I suppose that a lot of the crappier games are multiconsole now, but there are still a whole pile of stinkers on the PS2's side. As far as the AAA games go, I think the consoles are about even.

Quote:

Originally posted by Kingstar
I think the PS2 had shown up everything it got right now, so when i look into the future, I think that the gamecube is gonna take over its place,...

Well, the PS2 does have a few RPGs on the near horizon. I don't know what's coming after that to be perfectly honest, as most of the PS2's trump cards are being played soon, but I am sure they will come up with something.

Quote:

Originally posted by Kid A
I said my reasons would be completely illogical... Dunno, maybe it is the 'style'... Anyway, i don't want to get involved in such a fight.

Yeah, I know what you're saying. I just wish you would back yourself up a little more. You are sounding a lot like a Sony fanboy.

Kid A · November 5th, 2002, 14:52

Aghh I'm not a Sony fanboy... wait... you are provoking me aren't you?

Nah I said I won't get involved in this, by now...

_E_ · November 5th, 2002, 14:58

Looks like this thread is gonna be a LONG one indeed

. Anyways, I guess you are right, ninja. I should make a desicion after all. I find it very hard to say, since i love many games on the PS2, and the PSX left a very good impression to myself, yet, I think GC will be the one. Therby, Kingstar voted for the GC.

PS: I still prefered the Dreamcast though, but i had to choose from one of these three

Last note: I wonder weahter the Xbox will ever get a vote for itself?

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**Kane** · November 5th, 2002, 15:09

Like I was saying; a best console is a difficult question. For some, like me, the PS2 is perfect right now. For others, its' the GC. For some.... they even like the Xbox *shudders*

Each console has it's merits and flaws, and only after their death can we really say which was most successful, or which was the best.

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Ninjaa · November 5th, 2002, 16:30

Kingstar, I am actually kind of surprised by your vote. But good vote nonetheless.

As for the Xbox, someone always votes for it for some reason I cannot possibly fathom. (speaking of which, I have a few good Xbox quotes to put in my sig.)

Kane, even after their death it's sometimes hard to say. Look at SNES/Genesis, and N64/PSX. Most will say SNES, and most will say PSX, but the Genesis and N64 were both successful in their own right, and there are still some who prefer the N64 or Genesis.

**Kane** · November 5th, 2002, 16:34

>Kane, even after their death it's sometimes hard to say. Look at SNES/Genesis, and N64/PSX. Most will say SNES, and most will say PSX, but the Genesis and N64 were both successful in their own right, and there are still some who prefer the N64 or Genesis.

Aye, but the majority spoke, ne?
The Snes was more succesful: fact
The PSX was more successful: fact

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Quatro · November 5th, 2002, 16:37

I'll vote for PS2 because IMO... its simply the best... no more other word to say

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_E_ · November 5th, 2002, 16:37

hmm,...so ninja, my vote wouldnt be a good one if i voted for PS2 instead?

...j/k Anyways, I think that the SNES/Genises are a different story, for BOTH of them were at the very top. As for N64 vs PSX, N64 was kinda successful at a moment of time, but the PSX beated it very easily. Thats not the case with GC vs PS2. ( i will exclude Xbox until MS shows up something really good out of it) Both, PS2 and GC, are equal rivals, and both of them showed up good potential. Last thing to say is that my vote went for GC becuase i am still pissed of to the Idea that the PS2 survived and the dreamcast died in front of it..........

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Ninjaa · November 5th, 2002, 17:16

LOL! That's a ood enouh reason I uess.

By the way, I was just browsin throuh the Nintendo website, and I found somethin pretty interestin.

http://www.nintendo.com/dvd/

Methinks I will be callin up Toys R Us very soon....

_E_ · November 5th, 2002, 17:20

Not really, ninja

I consider the PS2 to be equal to the GC. I read this article before voting, and it really pissed me off........

http://www.atani-software.net/segaba...chistory1.html

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Alias · November 5th, 2002, 17:37

Quote:

Originally posted by Ninja
LOL! That's a ood enouh reason I uess.

By the way, I was just browsin throuh the Nintendo website, and I found somethin pretty interestin.

http://www.nintendo.com/dvd/

Methinks I will be callin up Toys R Us very soon....

lol I have that DVD, picked one up at EB along with a platinum GC. If anything, the dvd makes me want to buy more games... bah... nothing too special tho.

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Kaiser Sigma · November 5th, 2002, 18:01

Quote:

Originally posted by Kingstar
Okay. I am not going to vote for any of these three unless Someone makes this question more specific. The consoles are best in what exactly? games?, preformance? back to the facts. This is what i will say

1.Best graphical abilities: Xbox
2.Largest database of games: PS2
3.Popularity: PS2
4.Large variaety of games available for all genres & ages : GC
(...)

The GC hasn't a bigger variety than the PS2...

_E_ · November 5th, 2002, 18:03

Well,...Look at the GC, it has games for everyone and for every age. Look at the PS2, most games are RPGs or meant of adults, although there are a few kiddie games too> note that i am comparing the variety of both console games after 2 years of thier appearance to make it more fair.....

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View Poll Results: Which console is the best all around?
PS2	69	60.00%
GameCube	33	28.70%
Xbox	13	11.30%
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November 5th, 2002, 14:21	#21
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 9,354	Okay. I am not going to vote for any of these three unless Someone makes this question more specific. The consoles are best in what exactly? games?, preformance? back to the facts. This is what i will say 1.Best graphical abilities: Xbox 2.Largest database of games: PS2 3.Popularity: PS2 4.Large variaety of games available for all genres & ages : GC I ll keep my vote to myself. If there was a dreamcast in the list, then i ll vote for it. But since its dead, I would understand Ninja's desicion in not adding it to the list......... __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith

November 5th, 2002, 14:28	#22
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	Kingstar, I don't think that popularity enters into the equation, as this poll will determine which is more popular. I don't really think that it really matters how large the game library is either, if one or the other has mostly crap. (eg, 3 nickels or 2 dimes) Graphics are only as good as the game being played. Large Variety of genres and age groups isn't really a big priority either IMO. What I was trying to ask is which system exceeds the others in overall quality, which includes hardware, software, future prospects, and fun factor. Basically, which is the best according to your own criteria. If I disagree with your logic, chances are I will let you know.

November 5th, 2002, 14:34	#23
Kid A ~ Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,638	I voted for PS2. Reasons? Not logical ones, but it's only that I hate Nintendo and I hate Microsoft even more than Nintendo. I told ya; they aren't logical.

November 5th, 2002, 14:35	#24
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,303	The PS2's backwards compatibility is an added bonus for me, not an essential feature. I think it's more like a mother thinking 'What shall I get my kid for chrimbo?'. With the PS2, she can sell of the old PSX for a few quid, then purchase the PS2, and he still has access to all his old games. The PS2 has more RPGs on it now and on the horizon than the Gamecube. People buying a console will likely look at the current releases, and the announced releases in the future. For that on RPGs, the PS2 whoops the GC like a bear whoops fish in a stream. Some people, like Ninja, will go for a company, based on their previous releases rather than actual announced releases. Tho not for me, this is understandable, and for this the GC kicks the PS2 in the mommy daddy button. Some people just like amazing graphics, and shallow repetitive gameplay. Once again, tho not for me, for this the XBox slaps the GC and PS2 around like a pimp slaps his hoes. There is my opinion. __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210

November 5th, 2002, 14:41	#25
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	Lord Kane, I am actually surprised by your complete honesty in that post. It makes perfect sense, and makes me wonder what the devil I am doing here in full fighting mode. We can all go home right now! j/k (it's never over) Kid A, get some damn logic. There may be plenty of reason to hate MS, but there isn't much reason to hate Nintendo!

November 5th, 2002, 14:52	#29
Kid A ~ Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2,638	Aghh I'm not a Sony fanboy... wait... you are provoking me aren't you? Nah I said I won't get involved in this, by now...

November 5th, 2002, 14:58	#30
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 9,354	Looks like this thread is gonna be a LONG one indeed . Anyways, I guess you are right, ninja. I should make a desicion after all. I find it very hard to say, since i love many games on the PS2, and the PSX left a very good impression to myself, yet, I think GC will be the one. Therby, Kingstar voted for the GC. PS: I still prefered the Dreamcast though, but i had to choose from one of these three Last note: I wonder weahter the Xbox will ever get a vote for itself? __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith

November 5th, 2002, 15:09	#31
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,303	Like I was saying; a best console is a difficult question. For some, like me, the PS2 is perfect right now. For others, its' the GC. For some.... they even like the Xbox shudders Each console has it's merits and flaws, and only after their death can we really say which was most successful, or which was the best. __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210

November 5th, 2002, 16:30	#32
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	Kingstar, I am actually kind of surprised by your vote. But good vote nonetheless. As for the Xbox, someone always votes for it for some reason I cannot possibly fathom. (speaking of which, I have a few good Xbox quotes to put in my sig.) Kane, even after their death it's sometimes hard to say. Look at SNES/Genesis, and N64/PSX. Most will say SNES, and most will say PSX, but the Genesis and N64 were both successful in their own right, and there are still some who prefer the N64 or Genesis.

November 5th, 2002, 16:34	#33
Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,303	>Kane, even after their death it's sometimes hard to say. Look at SNES/Genesis, and N64/PSX. Most will say SNES, and most will say PSX, but the Genesis and N64 were both successful in their own right, and there are still some who prefer the N64 or Genesis. Aye, but the majority spoke, ne? The Snes was more succesful: fact The PSX was more successful: fact __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Phenom II X4, 4Gb DDR2, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 32Gb OCZ Vertex SSD, 500Gb RAID HDD, Windows 7 Home Premium Erika: (MCPC) Revo3610, Windows 7 Home Premium Kimiko: (Craptop) HP Mini 210

November 5th, 2002, 16:37	#34
Quatro Just visiting ^_^ Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Laguna Posts: 8,299	I'll vote for PS2 because IMO... its simply the best... no more other word to say __________________ - when you think that you have accomplish so much, many think of it as so little...

November 5th, 2002, 17:16	#36
Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	LOL! That's a ood enouh reason I uess. By the way, I was just browsin throuh the Nintendo website, and I found somethin pretty interestin. http://www.nintendo.com/dvd/ Methinks I will be callin up Toys R Us very soon....

November 5th, 2002, 17:20	#37
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 9,354	Not really, ninja I consider the PS2 to be equal to the GC. I read this article before voting, and it really pissed me off........ http://www.atani-software.net/segaba...chistory1.html __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith

November 5th, 2002, 18:03	#40
_E_ Lurking Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Gone Posts: 9,354	Well,...Look at the GC, it has games for everyone and for every age. Look at the PS2, most games are RPGs or meant of adults, although there are a few kiddie games too> note that i am comparing the variety of both console games after 2 years of thier appearance to make it more fair..... __________________ -= Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always =- the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character. Margaret C. Smith