I'm a multiplatformer

PS Nystrom · 04-14-2003, 02:26 PM

I couldn't take it anymore. I like the idea of only having one videogame system, but it's impossible. Now I pray that I don't completely break down and buy all three consoles!

I've been Cubing since it came out, and for more than a year it has satisfied me. But I've always wanted Final Fantasy X and Gran Turismo 3 and their expected sequels. I tried everything I could to put them off - Phantasy Star Online instead of FFX , Burnout 2 instead of GT3 - but it was no use. The fact that Easter break is coming up was the final straw. Eleven days and nights of no papers to grade and no lessons to plan proved too tempting. So I now own a PS2.

And that's where I need help. Aside from the games listed above I know very little about what's been released on the PS2. My interests lie in RPGs and non-sports online games (I do have broadband). What are the AAA titles in those genres? Thanks for the suggestions.

Pieter

P.S. Please don't think I'm knocking the GameCube or X-Box, in a perfect world I'd own all three because they all have great games. With me it is purely a financial issue as well as a cabling issue. I've already got three components with component connections vying for the two inputs on my TV. Throw in the PS2 and X-Box and I have no idea what the solution will be to that problem.

Joel Mack · 04-14-2003, 02:47 PM

While I was back home over the weekend, my brother and I played the crap out of "Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven". It rules.

ChrisV · 04-14-2003, 04:19 PM

How about Dark Cloud 2 and Amplitude? Both are sequels to good games and both have gotten excellent reviews and word of mouth. They're the next two on my list to pick up.

Allen_Appel · 04-14-2003, 04:58 PM

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I've already got three components with component connections vying for the two inputs on my TV. Throw in the PS2 and X-Box and I have no idea what the solution will be to that problem.

I have my PS2, GC and Xbox running component cables through a $15 composite video switcher into a single component input of my HDTV. I see no loss of visual quality, but you'll need another switcher (or your receiver) to handle the audio.

For RPGs, you can pick up a lot of great PS1 titles (Vagrant Story, Chrono Cross, Xenogears, FF titles) cheaply. When you get the Network Adapter you'll get online Madden and Frequency demos. Try Auto Modellista or SOCOM.

Joe Szott · 04-14-2003, 05:24 PM

You can get Mark of Kri for $10-20 at your local EB, one of the best deals you can get and very little risk at that price.

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Morgan Jolley · 04-14-2003, 05:44 PM

Go try to find Frequency and Amplitude. Freq is pretty cheap now, and Amp is only $40 brand new.

Wait....you're a teacher? And you play VIDEOGAMES?!?!?! Why can't any of mine be that cool.

PS Nystrom · 04-14-2003, 06:04 PM

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Wait....you're a teacher? And you play VIDEOGAMES?!?!?! Why can't any of mine be that cool

PS Nystrom · 04-14-2003, 06:06 PM

What's the word on Xenosaga? That game sounds right up my alley.

Pieter

BrianB · 04-14-2003, 06:16 PM

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Wait, you mean component video switcher, right? Where did you find one?

No, he means composite. Do a search for component switching, you'll find a lot of people are using low-cost composite switches as replacements for expensive component solutions.

PS Nystrom · 04-14-2003, 06:47 PM

Well I'll be. That is some very encouraging news. Thanks, I can't wait to try it out.

Pieter