Xbox

[Jaged]

I have some money burning a hole in my pocket. I have decided to look into spending it on an Xbox. I can't decide if it is worth it though. My PS2 and GC sit on the shelves collecting dust because I never play them. I have become a PC only gamer. For some reason, games on those two systems have never grabbed me like a good PC game can. Probably the only reason an Xbox would be worth my money is because of Xbox live. The thought of built in voice in every game sounds so bad ass.

So here are my questions:
1. Would Xbox and Xbox live satisfy a PC gamer?
2. What games, online and offline would you recommend and why?
3. Is Xbox live worth the monthly fee?
4. Is built in voice as cool as it sounds on paper? Are tactics and other useful in game stuff discussed, or is it just used for people to talk about random unrelated shit?


Thank you for your help.

[Derfud]

I dont think it is. Hookers and beer is a much better investment than an Xbox IMO. Besides, there are going to be new systems coming out around the bend real soon anyways.

[Triggar]

If you're a hardcore PC gamer, I doubt a console will fulfill your gaming needs.

Buy it anyway, and if you hate it, sell it on eBay. Martyr and I only really use an XBox when Halo is involved.

[Corrosion]

Xbox sucks, buy some DVDs

[dscytherulez]

I have an XBOX that I never use. Everything that is good on XBOX is better on PC. Anything that sucks on XBOX, wasn't even ported.

If you really want voice in any game, spend the money on a nice headset and download ventrilo. Voila, instant XBOX live, with all the functions of a PC.

Edit: Not to mention, no extra fees for PC.

[Jaged]

The reason I like the voice in live is that everyone uses it. If you use teamspeak or ventrilo with a game only the people in your clan can talk to you. That is what makes lives voice so appealing.

[dscytherulez]

Meh, do what you want, but 2 months after you buy it and realize it's worthless compared to your comp...don't come crying to me.

[OneManArmy]

So here are my questions:
1. yes
2. it depends on what you like, but Rallisport challenge 1 and soon 2, Halo 1 and soon 2, Mech assault 1 and soon 2, Full Spectrum Warrior, pick up a good football game like ESPN or something, Prince of persia, Ninja Gaiden, Dead or alive 3, Colin McRae Rally 04, Crimson skies... hell there's a ton more just depends on what you want.
3. yes
4. its alright but every moron with a mouth uses it.


but after saying all that. dont go out and buy another console. go trade un your PS2 and or gamecube for it. save the money.

[Jaged]

Yeah, i was planning to trade in at least my GC. I still want to keep my PS2 to play amplitude and GTA: San Andreas when it comes out.

[Dharkbayne]

I wanna get FSW, when does it come out.

[OneManArmy]

FSW is gonna be the shiz izzle!

[Fragmatic]

That's all that usually happens when it's UP

[OneManArmy]

I love that first panel.... fucking classic!

[Happy lil Elf]

As someone who hates the Xbox with a passion, I've considered buying one. No, not because of Halo or Halo 2 (FPS games do not ever belong on a console) but because of a few other games that greatly amuse me. Crimson Skies for instance. I get to fly around, steal other planes, shott things, and multiplayer is amusing as well.

That said, it's not worth what it costs to me. Personally the PS2 still has the largest amount of games I like to play and the Gamecube has some of my favorite games (mario party series (great for non gamers), Metroid prime andDouble Dash) and my favorite controller (<3 teh wavebird). Since I already have those (although my PS2 is dieing from lung cancer) and have a PC that can run any game that is out or coming out in the near future, I just can't justify the cash for a couple games that I love on a console I have an unrelenting unreasonable hatred for.

[Fragmatic]

There is a PC version of crimson skies y'know!