L.S.D Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 but I dun know whether it is more worthwhile to upgrade my computer so that I can play Doom 3 or just get an XBox to play Doom 3. And does HL2 going to XBox?
ugenn Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 (edited) Upgrade of course. Because...- everything becomes faster, not just games.- Doom3 looks a lot better on the PC than on the CrapBox.- Xbox is the equivalent of a P3 500, upgrading will likely give u a P4 with an uber gfx card and oodles of ram.- You don't contribute to Billy's retirement fund. Edited October 1, 2004 by ugenn
AntiWinner22 Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 (edited) Get an XBOX, of course. Because...-Half-Life 2, Halo 2, Doom3, and Ninja Gaiden are going to be on it, with Doom3 Co-Op-While the XBOX isn't nearly as powerful as a PC, it still is pretty good and the games for it can keep you coming back for more-Modding the XBOX will give you a 20-in-1 system!-DDR, baby. DDR. Anon. EDIT: Oh yea, the XBOX is one cheap bastard right now. I could get a XBOX and a mod chip for about $120, if I look right. Pretty cheap compared to the $300 you'd spend just on the Gfx card for your PC. Not to mention the RAM upgrade and the CPU upgrade. Anon. Edited October 1, 2004 by AntiWinner22
Gryph Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 (edited) Yeah...upgrade your PC. All the reasons have already been stated above. Also, Co-op for XBOX isn't really that big of a selling point anymore since a PC mod is in the works. From the looks of Doom 3 on XBOX, HL2 will be severely reduced as well. Hell, HL2 on PC had to be run in DX8.1 (which doesn't support Shader Model 2) mode since the NVIDIAs (what the XBOX is based on) couldn't run it in DX9. And I don't care enough about Halo or Halo 2 to get an XBOX. But it all boils down to how much you are willing to spend. Investing in an upgraded computer means you'll be able to play some very nice upcoming PC games. EDIT: I just saw this feature at 1up.com on how to make XBOX Next a success. It's very interesting because it's done by a panel of people in the industry and a lot of it talks about how the XBOX failed (well in comparison to PS2). http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3135080Here's a nice quote from it:So until first-party development hits its stride, Microsoft must strongly define a real identity for Xbox. What is Xbox's identity? Halo...plus 26 shooters ported from the PC? Another hot Sam Fisher exclusive...if you don't count PC (or wait six months for the PS2 version)? GTA with better graphics...two years after it shipped for PS2? That's not going to cut it. Microsoft's message for Xbox was far too inclusive, saying, "We're just like PS2, only better," when it should have been "Are you sure you're cool enough to own an Xbox?" Edited October 1, 2004 by GryphonKlaw
silVa Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Buy an Xbox then put 160gb hdd in it, then fill it full of games, then use you pc for serious, propper work...and in time you will upgrade you pc and enjoy it too.. but for god sake, get an xbox... **Drunk!** !
zero129 Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Get an xbox, its alot cheaper then a pc, and for the upgrade you would most likely need to play them games looking better then xbox versions, its also going to cost you alot less, now the xbox cpu being 533MHz or whatever doesn't matter, look at some of the games that play on the xbox with that processer, would they plau looking that good on a pc with the same specs??, no they wouldn't, a consoles processer power, and a pc's processers power can not be directly compered, as with a console the games can be very optimized as they are only working with hardware that will be in every console, with a pc they have to take into count lots of hardware, so yeah its really down to you, but if i was you i'd get an xbox, its going to cost you alot less.
Wizard Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Doom3 Co-OpTheres already a mod for the PC version for that A little too late
ugenn Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Get an xbox, its alot cheaper then a pc, and for the upgrade you would most likely need to play them games looking better then xbox versions, its also going to cost you alot less, now the xbox cpu being 533MHz or whatever doesn't matter, look at some of the games that play on the xbox with that processer, would they plau looking that good on a pc with the same specs??, no they wouldn't, a consoles processer power, and a pc's processers power can not be directly compered, as with a console the games can be very optimized as they are only working with hardware that will be in every console, with a pc they have to take into count lots of hardware, so yeah its really down to you, but if i was you i'd get an xbox, its going to cost you alot less.For other consoles, yes. But for the Xbox, this is a load of BS. Of all the consoles, Xbox code is the most similar to Windows code. Access to hw acceleration is via DirectX on both systems, direct hw register programming is largely a thing of the past.
Wizard Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 The Xbox's architecture is very much like a a PC's x86 architecture, they use the same processor (x86 CPU type, thus very much alike), which leads to PC conversations being supiroir in everyway over the Xbox. And since this is microsoft we are talking about, everything ugenn said is correct as well. The Xbox is just a POS PC.
Shibathedog Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Doom3 Co-OpTheres already a mod for the PC version for that A little too late Dont use it, it submitts your CD key to these bastages...
Wizard Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Doom3 Co-OpTheres already a mod for the PC version for that A little too late Dont use it, it submitts your CD key to these bastages... That is a completely different. A new beta one came out developed by a different team.
Daeval Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 I'll throw in my vote for the PC upgrade. Yeah, it costs a little more, but unless you're really attached to Halo or Ninja Gaiden, your PC can do just as much and more than even a modded xbox. The games they share look better on the PC, you don't have to pay X-Box Live! fees to play online, and you'll get a wide variety of free user-made mods and conversions (like counterstrike, to use a dated example), not to mention freeware and public betas that are far more common on PC (gunbound being a good example). They can both play DVDs and music. They can both use emulators for the All-In-One effect, some of which have internet play on a PC. And to top it all off, everything you already do on your PC will be that much smoother. To be fair, if you're going to have a bunch of people over all the time to sit around and play games, the Xbox could be a better option, but it depends on what your friends like to play. There isn't a lot on the Xbox that is able to hold the interest of myself and my friends for very long. And you could always just get some USB gamepads and go crazy with the emulators on PC (Gravis Gamepad Pro USB, best gamepad ever for half the price of an XB controller). The Xbox MIGHT be more portable, but honestly I've seen smaller computers. So yeah, if you have the money, my vote's for the PC upgrade. If money is a factor, wait until you have it, and then upgrade your PC.
Madi Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 (edited) my pc sucks lol , i got a xbox instead , i like it but if your really attachted to the pc and like to play with the mouse and keyboard.............. it should be coming out very soon........lol SmartJoy® FRAG™ is a unique adapter that allows you to connect standard PS/2 compatible mice and keyboards to your PlayStation®2 or Xbox® console. You will be able to enjoy First-Person Shooters (FPS), or any other game where targeting is important, the way they are meant to be played.Both versions, for PlayStation®2 and Xbox®, are fully programmable and come with pre-installed key configurations for the best games available on PlayStation®2 and Xbox®. Advanced features such as Deadzone adjustments and mouse control inversion guarantee best gaming experience with your favorite titles. there presets for game like halo and stuff lol , i think alot of people have been waiting for this basically heres my point of view : if your rich ---> pc , poor---->xbox or simliar system except gay-cube Edited October 1, 2004 by madienmasher
Wizard Posted October 1, 2004 Posted October 1, 2004 Gamecube owns you masher. MS5 is coming out for it in Japan. EAT THAT.
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