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04-01-2005, 12:22 PM
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04-02-2005, 11:26 AM
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Burn in will only be a problem if you play VERY extensively AND/OR don't have a properly tuned set (ie. the contrast should be nowhere near cranked). This will be common for any videogame console.
Great summary above. Take a look at the games you want to play and consider some of the technical needs. Pay particular attention to first party exclusive titles (ex. GT4 for Sony, Halo for Xbox, etc). Multi-platform titles will be a wash, although in general they tend to have the edge on the Xbox. If you are stoked for online gaming then Xbox Live is the only way to go.
\"The computer had attained consciousness, only to reject it, claiming it was too unstable an operating system.\"
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04-02-2005, 02:11 PM
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Great, thanks for the ideas. I'm definitely leaning toward the x-box as it seems to really use the whole HT set-up.
Is there any Gran Tourismo-like game for the x-box?
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04-02-2005, 02:12 PM
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Hey, how'd I delete my original post? Maybe I'm not smart enough for an x-box.
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04-02-2005, 03:22 PM
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Forza Motorsport is supposed to be the Gran Turismo for the Xbox, but there are also some other great racing titles as well. Rallisport Challenge 2 and Project Gotham Racing 2 are absolutely fantastic (and less than $20.00 each, no less)!
\"My name is El Nino which in spanish means.... The Nino!\" - Chris Farley
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04-02-2005, 04:42 PM
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I've got both an Xbox and a PS2. I would have to say that I enjoy playing my Xbox a lot more than the PS2. My PS2 really only gets used if there are games that are released that won't be released on Xbox.
Brion
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04-02-2005, 11:53 PM
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Hope you don't mind me asking in your thread Robert.
I've had an XBox, which I love, for 3 years & a GC for about as long. Never did get a PS2. I'm thinking I probably need one though. Seems there are lots of RPG's I'd like to try & the new God of War looks killer. I've never owned any Sony hardware until I bought my PSP.
Is there any chance PS2 will drop at all during/after E3? I'd hate to buy now & have it drop right away.
Anyone heard of problems with the redesigned PS2? I'd read something somewhere, but now can't find it.
Am I crazy for thinking about a PS2 when it'll probably be replaced next year?
Does the PS2 have any high rez games like XBox? 480P, 720P, 1080i???
Thanks
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04-04-2005, 12:37 PM
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I picked up my X-Box yesterday. Damn, I'm hooked already. I only have NCAA Follege Football 2005, but I'm an addict. God help me.
Thanks for the help. One and all.
PS: any "Must have" suggestions for the new gamer?
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04-04-2005, 12:48 PM
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My favorite Xbox game is Burnout 3. If you have kids, think about getting DDR Ultramix with a couple Ignition-quality dance pads.
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04-04-2005, 03:10 PM
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Burnout 3. Halo 2. Mercenaries. NBA Ballers. NBA Street Vol 3.
ESPN NFL 2K5. Many more to choose from...ENJOY!
The Platinum hits list is excellent and only $19.99 or less, just added original Halo to that list from what I saw in the paper this weekend.
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