Festive Dillemma

[StephenM]

Argh. Christmas. Present. Dillemma.

Help me.

I have a GameCube. That's the only current generation console I have apart from the SP, which hardly counts. I was asked what I'd want for Christmas, and had trouble thinking of anything. So XBox eventually came up, but really, I only want it for Live stuff, and right now there's not hundreds of great titles I can think of that I really desire for it. Reccomend me some, anyone, to perk my interest?

Regardless, the giver of the gift hasn't purchased one yet, and in discussion it appears they think that two consoles is a bad idea in that it'll mean spending more money on games, and no doubt beneath that they think I'll become a recluse or somesuch. Hmm.

So yeah, basically, if anyone can give me any particular interesting bits and bobs about Xbox - that is, what I should buy if I get one, and what I should look forward to getting the future - it's muchly appreciated and might help me sort the decision out.

And there's you thinking the dillemma was because I'd gotten a girl pregnant at the Xmas party, right? Heh, cheers in advance for any help.

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

Depends on the games you like I guess. My Xbox is my favourite console, and Live is a real hoot. You don't need hundreds of games for Live, because the gameplay and fun is largely made by the people you play with, and not necessarily the games themself. Xbox has some great exclusive games, you usually get the best versions of multi-platform titles and in many ways it's ahead of the competition in complex, 'mature' games. Definitely worth purchasing. Also complements the GameCube, as it's basically on the other side of the spectrum in both appearance as games-catalogue.

Buy for offline: Halo, Project Gotham 2, TopSpin, Splinter Cell, MotoGP 2

Buy for online: Rainbow Six 3, Project Gotham 2, TopSpin, MotoGP 2

Look forward to: Prince of Persia, Halo 2, Sudeki, Fable, BC

[StephenM]

Right away, appreciating the help. I just had a bit of a think and I'm clarifying the ol' brain. I reckon if I set some kind of rule for myself (which I know I'll never keep to, but...) like, say, no more than 2 games/£100 a month on games, maybe that'd work out. We shall see, I figure...

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

Right away, appreciating the help.  I just had a bit of a think and I'm clarifying the ol' brain.  I reckon if I set some kind of rule for myself (which I know I'll never keep to, but...) like, say, no more than 2 games/£100 a month on games, maybe that'd work out.  We shall see, I figure...

Exactly. The good thing about owning all consoles is that when Ico 2, Halo 2 or Metroid Prime 2 come out, you're sure you don't have to miss out So get a PS2 too

[SeanR]

and don't forget to take advantage of pre-owned titles

[emjay2kay]

and don't forget to take advantage of pre-owned titles

And t'internet.

People who pay full price for games just scare me. It's really not necessary.

[StephenM]

Lol, I ebay more often than not. I reckon I shall get the Xbox, Live Kit and a copy of Rainbow Six 3 for Christmas, and maybe pick up some games online with my own money/any Christmas cash I end up with.

Now to find out about Game's discount for games with consoles. Anyone know? On the GBA it was £10 off up to 3 games bought with the console, I can only assume that it's something similar that they'll do for the XBox. I'll await any info you may have in here before I post up in Ask the Forum.

Rad!

[emjay2kay]

I overheard the salesman last week talking to a woman in Game about thier Xbox packages. Buy a deal, and they'll knock ten pounds off every game you buy on top.

I think that's what he said. And it might not be a nationwide thing, just a "Oh, just for you" type affair.

[TheSlugFormerlyKnownAsNap]

Lol, I ebay more often than not. I reckon I shall get the Xbox, Live Kit and a copy of Rainbow Six 3 for Christmas, and maybe pick up some games online with my own money/any Christmas cash I end up with.

Now to find out about Game's discount for games with consoles. Anyone know? On the GBA it was £10 off up to 3 games bought with the console, I can only assume that it's something similar that they'll do for the XBox. I'll await any info you may have in here before I post up in Ask the Forum.

Rad!

Dunno if this is for the whole of Europe, but in Holland they sell the Xbox in a 'Silver Bullet'bundle with both Rainbow Six 3, XIII and a two months Live subscription (although I don't think you get the headset then, which is pretty essential)

[yakumo]

where's the best place to get a x-box??

[StephenM]

I'm going to get mine from Game regardless, since they'll do a half-decent deal and I'll get the points, so it's all good.

[yakumo]

is it the cheapest though?, all l want really is to play Halo again and some other titles

[emjay2kay]

I guess your best bet would be somewhere like Amazon, although I haven't seen anywhere that deviates too far from th RRP to be honest.

[DarhkFox]

is it the cheapest though?, all l want really is to play Halo again and some other titles

Given the PC version a go?

[yakumo]

is it the cheapest though?, all l want really is to play Halo again and some other titles

Given the PC version a go?

yes and its rubbish even on my ultra high spec laptop