theshootist's Review of Microsoft Xbox Console
19th Feb 2007
Overall Rating
- Value for money
- Graphics
- Date of Purchase (MM/YY)12/01
- Range Of Games
Excellent graphics compared to PS2 & Gamecube! No memory cards required. Online gaming capabilities built in. Fast game load times. HALO & HALO2!
Bad Points
Smaller selection of games in comparison to PS2. Must purchase online time.
General Comments
Having previously owned a PS1 and PS2 for some time it was only after I had played the Xbox for a year that I realized how lacklustre the PS2 was.
Having managed several major US video game retail stores for many years, I was in the habit of having people ask me if I repaired Sony PS2's.
When responding no, I automatically suggested that they purchase an Xbox because the defective Xbox return rate was a fraction of PS2's.
Upon recommending the more reliable system, I pointed out that for the same cost, you get more console. No need to buy online adapters or memory cards.
Since then, I have discarded the Sony and chosen the Xbox as my primary gaming console. In light of the new Xbox360, I may upgrade.
The Xbox is superior to it's Sony counterpart in two areas
Fewer required accessories, and (in my experience) better reliability.
I have owned the very same Xbox for almost 6 years and have logged several thousand hours of game play on it.
Given the option of the PS2 or the Xbox, go with the Xbox, you'll thank yourself later.
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