- Nov 10, 2003
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So, within a year the current generation of consoles will be over. From the looks of it, there aren't really any huge games coming out for any of the three systems in that time. None that I really care about, anyway. With that said, let's hear about your overall opinions about the consoles and their games.
Gamecube: Probably my favorite overall. I love the controller, and the system has plenty of killer apps (for me, at least). There's Ikaruga, there's MGS: Twin Snakes, there's Metroid Prime (I didn't like Echoes that much), there's Skies of Arcadia: Legends, Smash Bros Melee, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Mario Sunshine (don't deny it, it rocked), and more. A great little system overall.
PS2: Well, I've had some good times with this system for sure. I've played the Final Fantasy series on it. I've played the Metal Gear Solid series on it. I've played Ace Combat 04 on it, and I've played some other great games on it too, like Star Ocean and Front Mission 4. I actually think the controller is the worst of the three. The analogue sticks don't really feel right somehow. It's never taken away from my enjoyment of a game, but it's nagging sometimes.
Xbox: There've been some great games on this one, too. Halo 1 & 2, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Morrowind, Dead or Alive, Burnout 3, Deus Ex: Invisible War, and others. The S controller is very comfortable, and no matter what you say about "omg S is teh gay duke rockzz lol", I'll whip your ass with this S in Halo 2, Yoda.
So, yeah, this generation has been a huge success to me. I'm already saving my money for the next generation, and most likely I won't be buying any more games until Xbox 360 comes out. Although my favorite game ever (Deus Ex, of course) came out before this generation, 7 of the other 9 games in my top ten list came out after 2001.
Anyway, let's hear your thoughts. Your favorite games? What's good and bad about the consoles? Fire away.
Gamecube: Probably my favorite overall. I love the controller, and the system has plenty of killer apps (for me, at least). There's Ikaruga, there's MGS: Twin Snakes, there's Metroid Prime (I didn't like Echoes that much), there's Skies of Arcadia: Legends, Smash Bros Melee, Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Mario Sunshine (don't deny it, it rocked), and more. A great little system overall.
PS2: Well, I've had some good times with this system for sure. I've played the Final Fantasy series on it. I've played the Metal Gear Solid series on it. I've played Ace Combat 04 on it, and I've played some other great games on it too, like Star Ocean and Front Mission 4. I actually think the controller is the worst of the three. The analogue sticks don't really feel right somehow. It's never taken away from my enjoyment of a game, but it's nagging sometimes.
Xbox: There've been some great games on this one, too. Halo 1 & 2, KOTOR, Jade Empire, Morrowind, Dead or Alive, Burnout 3, Deus Ex: Invisible War, and others. The S controller is very comfortable, and no matter what you say about "omg S is teh gay duke rockzz lol", I'll whip your ass with this S in Halo 2, Yoda.
So, yeah, this generation has been a huge success to me. I'm already saving my money for the next generation, and most likely I won't be buying any more games until Xbox 360 comes out. Although my favorite game ever (Deus Ex, of course) came out before this generation, 7 of the other 9 games in my top ten list came out after 2001.
Anyway, let's hear your thoughts. Your favorite games? What's good and bad about the consoles? Fire away.
