Console Count.

[Shmerol]

Thinking of getting a console. thought i'd see which was the most popular first. Anyone want to contribute?

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

Super Nitendo, I know it ain't current, but listen. Because they are old, used ones are cheap to get and the most a game costs is 15 bucks. Also, you can get critiques of games from most people and you can still get passwords and walkthroughs off the Internet. Lastly, a SuperNES has less than 10 buttons, whereas modern systems have dozens.

[Sheynat]

SNES is a good one. 16K to 32k was the golden age of gaming. They didn't have all the flashy graphics and the capability of playing orchestral arrangements, so all they had to sell a game on was gameplay. They still had sucky games, but what rocked ROCKED. Now, if you insist on a 128k console (the current generation), what you want depends on your favorite genre. Post again and explain what you're looking for, and someone should be able to say which current is best. (Although you might as well go with SNES; it's easily the best console ever. That's not hyperbole either, most gamers will tell you that.)

[Otupia]

if your going for an old system ide get a Sega genisis

But if your going for someething newer, i totally recomend the PS2 becausee X-Box is only better on one issues (memory cards) and the other systeems cant play their preedecessors.

[Klington]

Yeah, if your a super RPG player, like me, you want either two consoles:

Playstation 2- Has a crapload of RPGs and a alot of good ones.

X-Box- Doesnt have a whole bunch of RPGs, but the ones it does have, our some of the best around. I.E. KOTOR!

[Sheynat]

Otupia, have you ever played an XBox? There's the memory, for sure, and there's the graphics. Comparing the best 'box graphics to the best PS2 graphics is like comparing an N64 to a Gamecube. The difference really is that vast. There's also the fact that the XBox has a built in modem, which must be bought seperately on the PS2. To be fair, though, the controller is better, as is the selection of games. Most of the best XBox games can be purchased on one of the other systems. There are few exclusives. Really, despite all the partisans out there, there's no definite superior. And I agree with Klington. The PS2 has more RPGs, but the best RPGS (Morrowind, the KOTOR games) are Xbox. The only really excellent RPGs the PS2 gets are the FF series, which is going downhill, and Suikoden, which I've heard is good but regrettably haven't had the chance to play. KOTOR and KOTOR 2 are excellent, by the way, although I keep getting hopelessly stuck in both games.

[Otupia]

I have Played an X-Box but i didnt think tht the graphics were much better than PS2. theyre are ofcourse a few excellent games on X-box but i think that it sdoest compare.

[Sheynat]

Which game? You probably played one of the worse-looking games. My opinion is pretty much the opinion of everybody I know who owns both an Xbox and a PS2. I have both myself, by the way.

[Otupia]

Umm i think its was Star wars Jedi-Fighter something like that, and obi-wan

[Shmerol]

I have played Prince of Persia on a friends Ps2. I dont see how the graphics could get much better on an x-box

[Alfonia]

The xbox is made by microsoft, and from experience, I have learnt not to trust ANY of their products. There are a lot of games, a lot of RPGs, sure, but the most of them that I have played have been ordinare hack-and-slash diablo clones, only that they have been in 3d (and with an inferior equipment system). I wouldn't pay 10$ for an xbox. It's evil.

The ps2 is getting old. All of the consoles are, sure, but the ps2 is the oldest. Would still be my second choice though.

The Gamecube isn't for everyone. But If you are a fan of classic games like Mario, Metroid and Zelda, this is the right choice. Worse graphics than the xbox, and there are too many games that are made for small kids (however not that many that people want you to believe, and some of the better games that are aimed towards an older audience have been gamecube games, like eternal darkness for example).
There are some problems, but one can always trust that Nintendo stands for quality, tradition and fun for all ages, that's why my first choice would be a gamecube. Also, it's pretty cheap.

[Boktavia II]

I was faced with the same problem you had a couple of months ago. I ended up going with the PS2. I know that it's older and the graphics are probably a bit inferior to that of the XBox, but to me the deciding point was that the PS2 has the best balance of games. Since I don't know how old you are, Shmerol, it might be wise for us to ask what ESRB rating you're allowed to get. I might have gotten an XBox instead, but my mom doesn't allow me to buy anything above T-rated games, because she's doesn't like too much violence in video games (which is kind of odd, as I am allowed to see most R-rated movies with my older brother, and I don't think I've seen much in movies that wouldn't be in video games, ie. Chronicles of Ridd ick). So, that meant if I got an XBox, I wouldn't be allowed to get the best games it has to offer, such as Halo, Halo 2, Fable, Ninja Gaiden, etc. So i went with the PS2, which has a lot in the Teen range. But even if you were allowed to buy M-rated games, I would probably still go with the PS2, as it's not like the PS2 doesn't have any fantastic M-rated games to offer, ie. Grand Theft Auto games, Resident Evil 4 will be coming, Metal Gear Solid 3, Mortal Combat: Deception, etc.

[Sheynat]

Boktavia said:

I was faced with the same problem you had a couple of months ago. I ended up going with the PS2. I know that it's older and the graphics are probably a bit inferior to that of the XBox, but to me the deciding point was that the PS2 has the best balance of games. Since I don't know how old you are, Shmerol, it might be wise for us to ask what ESRB rating you're allowed to get. I might have gotten an XBox instead, but my mom doesn't allow me to buy anything above T-rated games, because she's doesn't like too much violence in video games (which is kind of odd, as I am allowed to see most R-rated movies with my older brother, and I don't think I've seen much in movies that wouldn't be in video games, ie. Chronicles of Ridd ick). So, that meant if I got an XBox, I wouldn't be allowed to get the best games it has to offer, such as Halo, Halo 2, Fable, Ninja Gaiden, etc. So i went with the PS2, which has a lot in the Teen range. But even if you were allowed to buy M-rated games, I would probably still go with the PS2, as it's not like the PS2 doesn't have any fantastic M-rated games to offer, ie. Grand Theft Auto games, Resident Evil 4 will be coming, Metal Gear Solid 3, Mortal Combat: Deception, etc.

Boktavia has a good point. The X-Box average is higher, but the PS2 has tons of games.

[The Pillsbury Doughboy]

I personally prefer Gamecube. It has the best controller (IMO) and Metroid Prime 1, 2, and mario kart.

[Re-Yupanqui]

I have N64. Old school
I got it used and cheap, so I'm like it with the games it has (MarioKart, Mario Tennis, Super Smash) They aren't "great" with graphics, but fun to play with friends and all.

[Alfonia]

The said:

I personally prefer Gamecube. It has the best controller (IMO) and Metroid Prime 1, 2, and mario kart.

Exactly! The xbox controllers are too big, while I find the ps2 ones to be classic, but unfortunately a bit small. Maybe it's just my hands that are stupid, but I agree with you. Also the n64 is great, have one of those as well (did anyone say goldeneye? doesn't get better^^)

[Sheynat]

Yeah, the 'box controllers are huge. They came out with a smaller version that comes standard, but a lot of people still find those too large. I'm a GameCube man myself, but there's just too few games for it.

[The Pillsbury Doughboy]

(did anyone say goldeneye? doesn't get better^^)

It does, but only slightly. Timesplitters 2 is the greatest first person shooter ever (IMO).

[Carinna]

I'm simple. SNES all the way. I havent' played in ages, when I do it's only for a day visiting my family, but my favorite games are:
Chrono Trigger
Sim City
Super Mario
Mario Kart
BomberMan

They wouldn't give me the game console, even though between my mum, stepdad, and brother they now have an N64, Gamecube, PS2, Sega.. Saturn? It was newly released; 2 Gameboys, 1 Gameboy Color, 1 Gameboy advance, and 2 DS Gameboy things (I don't know what they're called...) I think I'm forgetting something but oh well.

Pretty mean huh? Not to pass down the little ol' SNES?

[New Dracora]

If it's old SNES and Mega Drive II games your interested in then the easiest option would be to find a couple of emulators for your PC.

Unless of course you LIKE the idea of hunting down games in the back aisles of second-hand places and cash converter stores.

[TheSensitiveNewAge]

I feel some games require a console for the experience. Radien Trad, the Marios, MegaMan X, Donkey Kong Country for examples. I know there are PC game controllers, but somehow that just isn't right.

I know, I know, corporate brainwashing....

[Echolilia]

I like the HP2392



It's a real workhorse.

[Free Guns For All]

Nintendo Wii. No competition.

[Echolilia]

You just say that because you haven't tried a 2392A.

[Free Guns For All]

You haven't tried the Wii.

[Echolilia]

You're right.

[Biblical Importance]

What's right?

[Echolilia]

and what's wrong? These are big questions.

[Free Guns For All]

The Wii is so awesome, especially Guitar Hero.

[Echolilia]

Down for the count