Considering buying Xbox 1

I've finally decided to buy an Xbox...maybe. Used boxes are down to $100. A tad expensive for my tastes, but I might buy one if I can find more games that tickle my fancy. I've never wanted to buy a whole system for a single franchise before, but after some recent Halo playings I really want to get it. So here's what you do: other than Halo, suggest some top-notch games I would be interested in. I need more than just Halo (and HL2 and Doom since I don't have a PC) to turn me to the dark side. I'm especially disuaded from buying one because of Xbox's seemingly crappy library of games. I browsed Gamestop today to see if anything looked interesting, and nothing did. I need your help finding the good games!

I'm not interested in RPG's or sports games. Give me action, strategy, shooters, and MAYBE platformers if they're really good. I want only your highest recommendations, I don't have money to spend on worthless stuff. PC to Xbox ports are acceptable, but don't suggest any multi-platform games that I've already played on PS2. (also, I've already beaten Fable. Games like Fable are alright, but it was too short to justify the cost. Doesn't Xbox have more worthwhile games?)

Jam it back in, in the dark.

How does Counter-strike Xbox compare to the PC version? I love the PC version from the little I've played of it. Plus it's like the only Xbox game with custom soundtrack. I will be getting LIVE for Halo 2 if I buy an Xbox.

I've always heard good things about PSO. Maybe it's time I try a MMORPG.



Other games:

-Splinter Cell series: Already beaten on PS2. I will be getting Chaos Theory again for it's god damn stupid ass superior online mode. Fucking Ubisoft.:aargh:


-Panzer Dragoon Orta: From what I've read this game was highly anticipated, but a let down. Maybe I read wrong?


-JSRF: Sorry, I beat Tony Hawk 2 ages ago.


-Ninja Gaiden: I know this game is hard as hell, but from what I've seen this game does pique my interest. I almost forgot about it, good job guys!:superhappy: :ninja:


-Voodoo Vince: Never heard of it. Describe please. Yes, I am lazy. No, I've never heard of Google. Is that an Xbox game too?


-Psychonauts: This is multi-platform. I've heard good things about it and I intend to play it eventually, but I'll buy it for whichever system sells it for cheaper. Unless there's a huge difference between the PS2 and Xbox versions (other than the .002% better grafix).:eyebrow:


-Shenmue II: Never played a Shenmue game before. I don't know if I'm really interested in this series. Why are these games so loved?


-Gunvalkyrie: I'll look into it.


-Crimson Skies: Sorry, no flight game can ever hope to compete with Ace Combat (looks at username). But I guess I can't play Ace Combat every second of my life, so I'll check it out.:eyebrow:


-House of the Dead 3: Um...RESIDENT EVIL 4. Nope.


-Dead or Alive series: BOOBIES!


-Beyond Good and Evil: I bought this for $20 for PS2 a year ago and haven't even played it yet. I also have the unrelated book which I have yet to read.:doh:


-Fuzion Frenzy: Yarg. I remember hating the demo for this thing.


-GTA Vice City: PS2 ages ago.


-Battlefront 2: PS2.




Well, I'm almost convinced to buy an Xbox. Any other games you guys are forgetting? How's that thar Steel Battalion? I like mech games somewhat (Woot ZOE!), but most of them are too slow for me (::Looks at Armored Core's slow turning:: ). I'm sure as hell not buying a $500 controller for it, is it any good without it? What about essential Xbox accesories, will I need any? Are there any other words of advice from you Xbox owners?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

When I think House of the Dead I think zombies. When I think zombies, I think Resident Evil. Since RE4 is one very kick ass game, well, that's how I drew that conclusion. Having never played House of the Dead, I may have been a bit pre-emptive. And yes, I have no clue about Xbox games which is why I made this thread.


I have no problem with sims, but only when I in the mood for them. Ususally I'm in the mood for faster-paced games like ZOE or Devil May Cry. I've always had a problem with some mech franchises because of how impracticle they make mechs in a futuristic world. Why would I have a need to kill things with a slow moving, slow turning mech when there are fighter jets and missiles that make it nothing more than target practice? Maybe that's why I've always prefered flight sims over mech games.


Thank you for reminding me about Rallisport Challenge. I remember now that my friend highly recommended it to me when he rented an Xbox, and we have the same taste in games and are both avid Gran Turismo fans. I might hold off on Forza though, I've played quite a bit of it in the stores and I have no need for another The Driving Simulator.


Also, as much as I love 007 Goldeneye, it has no online mode.



Edit: What I meant about Tony Hawk 2 was that it was the last good skating game I enjoyed. The novelty of skating around in a game has completely wore off on me. As far as I know JSRF is about skating around and spray painting stuff. Sorry, not for me.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Hey, they don't sell subscription cards for Xbox anymore! Why didn't anyone tell me! Where can I get a subscription code?

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Okay, I bought one just before work today. Thanks alot for the game suggestions, Xbox has a few more worth while titles than I realized (I completely forgot Chonicles of Riddick was a good game). Unfortunately I can't figure out how to get on LIVE since no stores sell subscription cards anymore and Xbox.com/connect isn't any help either. If I can't get on LIVE then that really defeats half the purpose. Hopefully I can figure it out, otherwise I'll have to return it because I need the money for so many other things (broken iPod needs replaced, PSP, DS, new TV, not to mention saving up for the multi-billion dollar PS3).

How ya doing, buddy?

Well, I've been on LIVE for about a week now (I found one last subscription card at Target). Good stuff. I've only really played HALO 2 online, that alone has almost justified the cost. I currently have Halo 2, Doom 3, SC:Chaos Theory, and Crimson skies. I plan on getting HL2 and Ralisport Challenge 2 soon, maybe Ninja Gaiden as well (wasn't there another version of this that includes easy mode?). Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, I'll keep them in mind. Now I can start saving for PSP.


Gamertag: M0BIUS 0N3

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

I won't be getting a 360 for quite some time. Maybe when it comes down to $100...

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by Devo

Are you retarded? Maybe in 20 years you could pick it up for $100, either that or never.

Well then I guess I'll start a thread entitled "Considering buying 360" in 20 years.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?