Sephie Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 The prices have finally come down and I am wanting to buy a new video game system. Which system should I get? They all look the same quality wise. I would have to get Madden Football, but I also like Zelda AND Baldur's Gate! I refuse to buy one of each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 I'm having to make the same decision. And I would also have to get Madden if I want some help "financing" it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Look at the games, not the systems, and buy the system that has the most games you enjoy. But of course I'd say - DREAMCAST! I don't have an XBox, PS2 or GC, probably never will, and I'm still lovin' my DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Yeah, I'm also still loving my Dreamcast. It's a great system. But with the new systems at $150 and $200, it's hard to pass them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 I know what ya mean, Ice, but I guess it's all relative. I'm happy with my DC and all my Atari stuff, so that's $150-$200 I'm not spending and can use on something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 I have to admit, the main reason I'd get a new console is to play the newer madden games. My favorite team is the Pittsburgh Steelers, my dad's favorite is the Cleveland Browns. If you know a lot about football, you know the 2 teams are rivals. So, there's nothing better than having updated rosters, and kicking my dad's ass in like 5 games straight. It's fun with the old rosters too(today he wanted to play, so I kicked his ass 6 times out of the 7 times we played on Madden 98 for the Saturn). I wish they were making NFL 2k3 for Dreamcast, but they're not, so that's the sad reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Master Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Get the Gamecube. They have lots of cool games coming out, some are already out! Zelda Metroid Prime Mario Sunshine Godzilla Resdient Evil Sonic Adventure 2 Battle And many more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagMX Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Id say an Xbox. But id also say get your hands on the DC if you are interested. In my opinion the DC beats the hell out of the PS2. Im sure others would agree...( now im sure im gunan get slanderd for that ) Anywho ...yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 i have the proof that the dc beats the hell outta the ps2.. ive posted it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagMX Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 i have the proof that the dc beats the hell outta the ps2.. ive posted it before damn straight dude, some good info as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Master Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 The thing is, there are no new games being produced by Sega. So it would be pointless to buy a Dreamcast. I reccomend getting a Dreamcast Emulator. I would pick GameCube over the XBOX. The reason is, most people I've talked to say the the XBOX dosn't have many good games in it's future. But they say at E3 GameCube showd some amazing games like Zelda. I would go with the GameCube all the way. If you don't want a GameCube go for the PS2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 There's no such thing as a dreamcast emulator. And if there was, you'd probably need one hell of a pc to run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Oh yeah, and if there was an emulator, you'd have to get a nifty gd-rom drive because a normal cd-rom drive can't read all of a gd-rom, and dreamcast games are on gd-rom. You would have to download ripped games, which is highly illegal and they're huge(like 700MB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Just because a manufacturer stops making a console or because no "new" games are being released for it does not mean it is pointless to buy a Dreamcast. The systems didn't stop working the day Sega said they were stopping production. A while ago I remember reading that NHL2K2 was the last game to be released, but then I read about a game being released in Japan, some kind of shooter, begins with an "I," I can't remember the name. The Dreamcast is a great system, and it has many great and good titles. You can set yourself up with a system and some games pretty cheap now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JagMX Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Thats true about in Japan they'll still release some games. Take the 3DO for xample, after it "died" here in the states over in Japan they were still making games for it, same goes for the Sega Saturn and other systems. I know theyll be in Japanese, most being 100% Jap, but its still good If you dont want a GC and Xbox steer clear of a PS2 and get a DC, everything is cheap and good. Just my thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Tails Prower Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Out of PS2, GameCube and X-box, I guess I'd say X-box, but really, I say if you dont have a: Genesis Saturn Dreamcast 2600 Game Gear ... you're missin' out! SIDE NOTE: The X-box comes with a really cool little key-chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkyxtc Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 That's a tough one, I enjoy both the Gamecube, and the XBOX, my PS2 pretty much just sits around unless I have the urge to play GTA3, and the new update that is being released... I think XBOX has slightly better graphics...BUT Gamecube HAS ZELDA!, so if i were you, I'd be torn, being a Zelda fan and all...Ok, this post didn't help, but I'd say you should consider XBOX, or gamecube...stay away from PS2... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemmi Posted August 26, 2002 Share Posted August 26, 2002 Does anyone know if these games will be on the Gamecube? The Thing & Dead to Rights? I want to play these games really bad, and i have a feeling that the GC will be left out, just because i own a GC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscott Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 playstation2 all the way, one visit to game store will settle this argument for you. take a look at the shelves and see for yourself, its about the games. i dont know what genres you like to play but the numbers are with sony. i'm not talking about console power i'm talking about selection. i also have a new gamecube but i cant say there are a lot of games to choose from. in the long run i'll get an xbox too but for now the game is on the ps2, dont let the fanboys fool ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Master Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 PS2 has lots of games, but not all of them are good. I still say go with the GC. And yes, there are DC Emulators. I've found a buch of em already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 no, there are not. there are no emulators capable of playing a dreamcast game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Master Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 http://www.dcemulation.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 The thing is, there are no new games being produced by Sega. That's right... there are no new games being produced by Sega... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari Master Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Well, in Japan there are. But thats if you want to go tru the trouble of getting Jap games. I like the Dreamcast, but I'm not obsessed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28in82 Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 Well I have a PS2 and my one roomamte has a X-box and teh other roomie has a cube and they are all set up in the living room and the one that gets used the most would be the PS2. I am anti-Xbox due to to many read erros with games especially outlaw golf, can't finish a game without getting a read error of some sort. The cube is alot of rehashes of previous games and alot of games for younger people. So by more so default the PS2 wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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