Should I get an Xbox?

[Nightfall]

Currently, I have a nice PC Rig that I use to play games on. It is a nice Intell 3000mhz with a 256 meg ATI XT card and 1 gig of RAM. Doom 3 was a blast, but I also play a lot of RTS titles on it.

I also have a Gamecube that is ok, but I don't own a lot of games for it. I own about 8-10 games to be honest with you. I mainly play Mortal Kombat, but I have played and beaten the Resident Evil games as well.

I have been kicking around the idea of getting an Xbox. I really like the idea of modding the Xbox, but some of the games look pretty nice too. There are just a few things that bother me. First, would I get my money's worth out of it in entertainment? I know the XBox 2 is coming out next year, and part of me wants to wait. However, prices are low now and I could get a good deal on one and some games before the holidays.

Do any of you have a nice PC Rig for playing games and an Xbox? Which do you think is better? Do you get your money's worth out of using both? What are your thoughts?

 

[jagec]

If you already bought a really nice PC, don't bother getting an XBox as well.

 

[spidey07]

of course.

Something about playing on the couch beats sitting and looking at a small computer screen.

 

[FFactory0x]

I disagree. Get an Xbox. It has awesome flagship games such as
HALO
HALO 2
Mechassault
Ninja Gaiden
etc


Modding it is awesome as well. You can watch mpgs stream music etc. Its a worth while investment

BTW i have a good pc and love sitting on the couch playing a game with a controller. Its fun playing with someone next to you as well

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: spidey07
of course.

Something about playing on the couch beats sitting and looking at a small computer screen.

If he's got a 256MB XT and a gig of RAM, I doubt he has a small computer screen.

 

[Zysoclaplem]

Yeah, may'be save it for the new handhelds (DS and PSP) coming out. A good PC is better than an Xbox IMO.

 

[Kelemvor]

Don't count on the XBox 2 being anywhere near as moddable as the current XBox. You can do so much with a modded xbox (movies, emulators, website hosting, etc) that I'd say it's worth it but that's just me.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: jagec
If you already bought a really nice PC, don't bother getting an XBox as well.

Why not? PC can really pay off when you wanna play games like Fable and Halo 2.

It also really works out when you want to play things like Mechwarrior, Rallisport Challenge, Project Gotham racing, Dead or Alive, Top Spin and a lot of others I can't remember with your buddies on the same tv or online.

I'm sure you love to share your keyboard with a buddy when they come over.

My advice though is to wait until the end of the month. Black friday is comin.

EDIT: Oh yea, I have a nice computer and I get way more ufn out of it. But my computer also cost a lot more then the xbox cost me.

Also, I had the xbox has a home entertainment center. It streamed anime and music from my computer and everything. Now, I put together a computer sitting out there to act as a dvd player. I still love the xbox for just the games.

EDIT2: Yea, even a 21" lcd won't compare much to a 36" tv in the living room. Its damn nice and I'd love it, but for some things, I'd prefer my livingroom.

 

[FFactory0x]

Get an XBOX. You will love it.

 

[DurocShark]

Best Buy has 'em right now for $150 with 2 games. And Halo 2 is coming out...

 

[Nightfall]

Originally posted by: jagec
If you already bought a really nice PC, don't bother getting an XBox as well.

I have heard things like that as well. My Gamecube playing has suffered a bit in fact due to the fact that most of the games on my PC are just awesome. The only thing I use the gamecube for now is some of the fighting games I enjoy playing.

 

[DaveSimmons]

You could get a PS2 instead -- thousands more games to choose from, including all the PS1 and PS2 console RPGs.

 

[Xionide]

Dude toss a cheap mod chip in it and make it a little htpc.

 

[Nightfall]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
Don't count on the XBox 2 being anywhere near as moddable as the current XBox. You can do so much with a modded xbox (movies, emulators, website hosting, etc) that I'd say it's worth it but that's just me.

This is another thing factoring into my decision. I would love to get it modded. I was going to buy a DVD player, and part of me was thinking of just getting an Xbox and modding it instead. Then, I could do everything and more.

 

[jdiddy]

Get the Xbox its a godsend.

 

[Nightfall]

Originally posted by: jdiddy
Get the Xbox its a godsend.

What do you use it for? What do you like about it? How is it a godsend?

 

[ironcrotch]

HELLLLLLOOO... <poll knocking>

 

[jdiddy]

Originally posted by: Nightfall

Originally posted by: jdiddy
Get the Xbox its a godsend.

What do you use it for? What do you like about it? How is it a godsend?

Instead of spending $800 on a htpc, I slapped a modchip and a 120 gig hdd in my Xbox sold my dvd player for $40 which paid for my modchip. Saved me some money some space, along with playing dvds and emulators. Its lovely.

 

[poopaskoopa]

NCAA Football 2005 alone is worth it.