twesterm said:
bbsin said:
@twesterm, garnett and anyone else attempting to argue that the 360 is a more reasonable choice for the OP.
You have to take into account that...
1. The OP already has a Wii and a PC (for "shooters").
2. The OP seems to have missed out ENTIRELY on the PS2 catalog
3. The OP prefers to play RPGs and adventure games.
4. The OP does not plan to play online (or download games)
5. The OP does not have a HDTV.
Even if it's true that the PS2 "doesn't have a future", it doesn't make sense to pick the 360 over the PS2 given the hints from the OP. It's a choice between a library of cheaper classic proven games that cater to the OP's taste vs a more expensive option for a library of upcomming potential hits that for the most part would rather be played on the PC.
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I'm going to combine both yours and garnett's replies to make things quick.
- The OP has already stated his PC cannot play any of the shooters alson on the 360. 360 has more than shooters,it has a diverse game section.
Regardless, it's clear that if the OP were to play shooters in the first place, it would be on the Wii or PC. If there was a must have shooter that the OP was waiting for, he likely would have said it already. Either way, the OP has already stated that RPGs and adventures are more important. The 360 does have a diverse selection, but the RPG and adventure selection isn't even close.
- Valid point, but like I said, when he buys the PS2 he's trapped. He will have the Wii either way, but he won't get any of the other new games.Games that are on PS2 are being made for Wii,new ones at least.
He's trapped with what? some of the greatest RPG and action adventure games of all time that he's never experienced before? The Wii does have some great PS2 titles such as RE4, Okami, etc. But we all know there are a ton of RPGs and action adventure games that won't be remade.
- The 360 has those. Not as many as the PS2 but how many do you really need? Also, unlike the PS2, the 360 is going to continue getting those.
No one is saying that the 360 doesn't, but it's clear that the PS2 has a bigger and better selection. It doesn't make any sense to ask "how much do you really need?" if the guy asks for the best choice. There's absolutely no way that large selection would hurt the OP.
- But he will have the option to in the future should he decide. Also, the 360 can be played and had much fun with offline. but he can update his games,and download free addons which you cannot do with the PS2.
That's true, but the guy clearly states that he doesn't plan to go online or download titles. You're making him pay for something he doesn't want, it's pretty irrelevant. It's like attempting to sell bluray movie playback fuction to consumers that just want a solid gaming experience, but has no interest in movies. Also, he made it clear he want's to know what a better offline console is. Any online function is irrelevant in terms of the OP's critera unless he stated otherwise.
- And he also said he plans to buy one in 2010. .You dont need an HDTV to enjoy better graphics.
Then why not wait to buy a xbox360 in 2010 when the price may be cheaper and the selection of titles would be even more robust? Point is, he's asking the question now and he apparently prioritize games ahead of graphics.
And I'm not trying to say there is one absolute choice. Given that this thread has so many replies it's obviously not an easy choice because both are going to offer lots of pros and cons.
The OP asked a question and we're just stating why we think he should or shouldn't get a system.
Right, and based of the information I've gathered.... I'm simply stating what I think is the logical choice for him. See?We're on the same boat.
I realize the PS2 has an excellent library but in my honest opinion, that excellent library is not worth missing out on the existing 360 library and future library along with not having the option of taking advantage of any future upgrades he may or may not take.
I disagree. I know the 360 has a fantastic library. But I really don't consider the current xbox360 selection to be even close to the PS2's, especially in terms of RPGs and adventure games. I also don't think the potential of the 360 will outstrip the already proven library of the PS2. He will get much more bang for his buck with the PS2 based on what he's asking for. The only difference (as the OP stated) is graphics, which is not as important as games.
And forgive me if I missed this, but did he say he would rather play 360/PC games on the PC or are you putting words into his mouth? Not everyone sees PC as the best platform (and I would assume he doesn't since he said he doesn't have a gaming PC).
Well, i believed you "missed it" then. I never stated that the OP would RATHER play 360 titles on the PC, I stated that the OP would likely rather play shooters on the PC. Since the OP said that he already has both his Wii and his PC as options for shooter genre games, I take it that it's simply what he prefers.
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