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vsp · 12-06-2001, 01:23 PM

Well, I can't argue with that. Of the four, I'm not much for racing or skate/snowboarding games, but I can see how the other two could be addictive.

If you've got the cash to spring for it and enjoy the games, it's a good deal. I have a feeling that a lot of parents will look at $500 game systems (which covers both the PS2 and Xbox) and flinch this Christmas, which is why I think the Gamecube (with a lower price tag and the Nintendo name) will kick major ass this year in sales. But that's just me, and you know which system I bought.

I am SHOCKED that Sony isn't hyping the living hell out of Final Fantasy X, which comes out the week after Christmas in the US on the PS2. If that's not a system-seller on name value alone, what is? (Caveat: I am not a big fan of the Final Fantasy series myself, but I can't deny that it puts asses in stores.)

Actually, I am honestly curious -- which developers do Microsoft have stuffed in their back pocket for the XBox? There aren't that many exclusives left. Sega, EA and Tecmo are all multi-platform. Square is Sony's pal, and Konami will do some titles but won't be bringing over, say, MGS2 any time soon. Nintendo has the Resident Evil series locked up. Rockstar may be porting GTA3 at some point, but I saw no mention of State of Emergency (which was MY system-seller -- I am physically drooling over SoE, and will be lined up on day-of-release). Nintendo has its usual cast (whatever Miyamoto dreams up, plus the Pokemon/Mario/Zelda family). Apart from Microsoft themselves, is there anyone major I'm forgetting?

12-06-2001, 01:23 PM	#28
vsp Syndrome of a Down Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: West Chester Posts: 1,367	Well, I can't argue with that. Of the four, I'm not much for racing or skate/snowboarding games, but I can see how the other two could be addictive. If you've got the cash to spring for it and enjoy the games, it's a good deal. I have a feeling that a lot of parents will look at $500 game systems (which covers both the PS2 and Xbox) and flinch this Christmas, which is why I think the Gamecube (with a lower price tag and the Nintendo name) will kick major ass this year in sales. But that's just me, and you know which system I bought. I am SHOCKED that Sony isn't hyping the living hell out of Final Fantasy X, which comes out the week after Christmas in the US on the PS2. If that's not a system-seller on name value alone, what is? (Caveat: I am not a big fan of the Final Fantasy series myself, but I can't deny that it puts asses in stores.) Actually, I am honestly curious -- which developers do Microsoft have stuffed in their back pocket for the XBox? There aren't that many exclusives left. Sega, EA and Tecmo are all multi-platform. Square is Sony's pal, and Konami will do some titles but won't be bringing over, say, MGS2 any time soon. Nintendo has the Resident Evil series locked up. Rockstar may be porting GTA3 at some point, but I saw no mention of State of Emergency (which was MY system-seller -- I am physically drooling over SoE, and will be lined up on day-of-release). Nintendo has its usual cast (whatever Miyamoto dreams up, plus the Pokemon/Mario/Zelda family). Apart from Microsoft themselves, is there anyone major I'm forgetting?