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Xbox Core Console USM Review (continued)
More User Submitted Xbox Core Console USM Reviews
Date: 2006-07-13
Awesome system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was considering a Playstation 2 but I heard it overheated and broke down so I was faced with a decision get a system that might break down or a system that dosen't break down. To me this was a no brainer!!!! I'm very happy that I made the decision of buying the xbox.My advice is to buy the system!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: 2006-06-15
A womens point of view
I own a PS2 and an Xbox and I could careless about graphic, music or video up loads. To me both systems have great graphic depending on the game you play. And if you're not a big time gaming freak and are shopping for the 1st time for a gaming system I thought I'd list some facts about Xbox and PS2 that might help in your decision.
1. PS2 is thin you can fit it in your briefcase or beach bag when heading on vacation.
1.Xbox is rather large and heavy might not fit on some TV stands thin shelves
2.PS2 requires a memory card --sold separately--to save your games; big deal they cost $14 and I've had one for 3 years now and it's still not full because you can delete game off it to make run for new one.
2.Xbox has a built in memory -Nothing to purchase--to save your games; but it can only hold so much. Where you can buy as many memory cards for PS2 you want.
3.PS2 can play DVD, which is great when you're on vacation at a hotel the kid's get the game and you can watch movies at night
3.Xbox can not, although I think someone said you can buy an adapter for it but why do that if you already own a DVD player??
4.PS2 you can play online as long as you have a broadband connection for FREE
4.Xbox you can play online too with a broadband connection but you also you have to pay a monthly fee to play online
And most of all I am very disappointed in the games Xbox offers. I know all the guys who own Xbox are freaking saying "what are you talking about, you need to play Republic commando and Halo" Xbox only games. I have and all those killing games have wonderful graphics but I guess being a women I really do not care for those games.
I like games where I have to search for something, not just walk forward and kill anything in front of me. Although Battlefront is really fun which is available on PS2 and Xbox. But my favorite games are Sypro where you have to look for hidden treasure, and figure out mazes. Also I enjoy Kingdom Heart where you get to be Disney world characters (I know sounds girly) but you have to fight villains and it's very challenging you have to use your mind to figure out hidden section. But those games are ONLY available on Play station 2 you can not play them on Xbox. I have not been able to find any games that are exclusively for Xbox that I like, it seem the majority of Xbox only games are either sports or require you to kill someone great for guys.
If you're shopping for the 1st time for a gaming system I strongly suggest looking at the games 1st!!! If you find a few games that you really like that are only avaliable on Xbox then that is the system you should get, or maybe do like me and just get both PS2 and xbox. But if you can only get one; and if you can guess by my review, I think PS2 is much better.
Date: 2006-06-05
Best of this generation's game platforms
First of, let me say that i own a PS2 and a Xbox, and i've played the Gamecube multiple times with many games, so i know the pros and cons of this console.
A, Games: The Xbox has some great games, many that are exclusive. Since the Xbox has the most power, many of the last games of this generation became Xbox exclusives. Even its older games are great. Jedi Knights of the Old Republic(RPG), Fable(RPG) Halo 1 and 2(FPS),Elder Scrolls III Morrowind(RPG) , Chronicles of Riddick (FPS), the list goes on and on. Also, most ports to the Xbox are simply better. GTA San Andreas gives new areas, Star Wars starfighter gives a new mode. Also, all ports have better graphics, sound memory, loading times, etc.
For instance, Game Informer states in a review of Red Dead Revolver: " The Xbox version puts the buller right between the eyes of the PS2. It runs at 60Hz(twice the framerate of the PS2), 480p wide screen, and twice the sound memory( the PS2 version can have up to 3 ricochet sounds, the xbox has six to none)"
B, Online capability. The Xbox has done miracles with its XBox Live service, something the PS2 tried to do and failed. Xbox Live gives games great multi player capability. No friends over? You want to play a a big Halo 2 map(like waterworks) No problem! Xbox Live gives you tons of players from all over the world to play with. I've found tons of games being played at 2 in the morning! Also, many Xbox games have free, or very cheap( 2.99$) downloads. These include stuff like new maps and gameplay fixes, new quests, you name it. This is a great feature.
C, Console itself: I wont go over the exact tech specs, you can see them at the top of the page. FOr those who dont know, Xbox is the most powerfull game system of this generation.
Anyways, my favorite part of the Xbox is the 4 controller slots. I remember being anoyed when i had 2 buds over, and having to switch turns with the controller. Yes, you could buy the multitape, but few games support this. Most(like all non RPG games) give full 4 player support. Its great fun having doubles matches on Top Spin, or having 4 player free for alls on Halo 2.
The controller is actualy quite sound(the controller S) and is my favorite of the 3 consoles controllers. The Xbox has great placement of its analog buttons, and the triggers are full ones, not those sissy half ones like the ones on the PS2. It also is a bit larger than the PS2 and Gamecube controllers, so its fine for kids(like my 8 year old brother), adults,(like my 44 year old uncle) and everyhting inbetween.
It ashould bear mentioning that the hardive on the XBox is also a great, it frees you up from those costly memory cards.
All in all, it is THE console to get.
Date: 2006-05-30
Xbox Rocks!
I love the Xbox! It is soo fun and it never breaks down on me! Great game system!
Date: 2006-05-21
Used to work half the time, now even less...
When I first purchased an XBox, I was attracted by its hard drive memory and the ability to download the contents of any music compact disc.
Downloaded music is known as a "custom soundtrack", and games that include the "Custom Soundtracks" indicator at the bottom use your music to better enhance the gameplay experience.
XBox Live itself may be the best online medium, with voice on most of its Live games, and a wonderfully competitive yet adaptive environment that, varying depending upon the game, helps you to find players at your skill level.
But, XBox 360's Live has better features, including an online "gamercard" for you to show off.
After owning the system for years, I began to get a series of "this disc isn't compatible with XBox" or "this disc may be damaged or dirty" pop-ups, and in the rare case that the game may actually work it will probably begin to suffer dramatic framerate reduction, freeze-ups (both temporary and more often permanent) sudden pop-ups like the latter mentioned above but during gameplay, FMV playback at unusually high speeds, environment-loading problems (one time when playing The Godfather I ran into a "wall"-which was really just thin air that leads to another area on the game. After a minute, the environment ahead of me began to finally load)
Unusually, in spite of the glitches and failed boot-up attempts experienced with other games, XBox Live Arcade, and online game store that allows you to play a selection of games (including classics like Ms. Pac-Man, Gauntlet, Smash TV, Dig Dug, Galaga, and Pole Position) and upload your score online.
Some XBox Live Arcade games do include multiplayer, others like the readily-available Ms. Pac-Man simply upload your high score online.
My XBox has experienced difficulty playing various games for the past two or three years, and my sister's XBox, when playing the game Obscure, suddenly lost all of its hard drive memory.
Imagine reaching a far point on a videogame, only to attempt saving and seeing an error message, with all earlier saves literally eradicated.
Or, hosting a game online, only for the game to present an error message ending the gameplay for all of the players in your game.
There used to be a rumor that the casing of the XBox was durable enough to withstand a bullet-well, if only the system's innards were as reliable, it'd be a decent system.
When my GameCube gave me disc-read errors, I simply swabbed the lens with the tip of a Q-tip and the system worked fine afterwards.
Accessing the XBox's lens requires unscrewing a series of different parts, some very fragile, and isn't recommended, especially when you're worried that the high scores you have set online, and your gamertag (screen name) thus, could be lost when attempting to repair your XBox.
And, of course, you'd be voided any warranty provided by Microsoft.
Trying to get the XBox to work has been a nightmare, so much so that I literally dreaded turning the system off because I knew that it might not play that same game again, or if it does it might skip, or suffer other glitches.
If you're in the market for systems, I recommend sticking with Nintendo's line; GameCube, GBA, etc.
Blessed Be
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