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Should i get a original xbox?
Topic Started: May 11 2011, 12:08 AM (4,731 Views)
Mrkingdomheartsboy
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I've been interested in getting a xbox for some time now but i already own i 360. However i heard that the 360 has problems playing xbox games so i want to know is it worth it to buy a xbox or just stick with my 360? The games i'm interested are KOTOR KOTOR 2 the max pain game's jet set radio mega man anniversary collection the elder scrolls III: morrowind Jade Empire Indigo Prophecy / Fahrenheit(any version is good for this one) the incredible hulk: ultimate destruction the grand theft auto game's and doom 3 sorry if that list is too long. :$
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If you can find one for a good price I would say definitely. They have some great games, some you have already listed and here are a few others as well: Psychonauts, Fable, Ninja Gaiden.
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Some of those games are on other platforms. I would weigh your options of how many games you actually want for the original Xbox and see if it seems worth getting to you.

I personally loved Jet Set Radio Future on it. Crazy Taxi 3 is also really fun.
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May 11 2011, 12:55 AM
If you can find one for a good price I would say definitely. They have some great games, some you have already listed and here are a few others as well: Psychonauts, Fable, Ninja Gaiden.
Damn i forgot about Psychonauts and Ninja Gaiden thanks also what is a good price for a xbox?
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Get a good Xbox, Put a mod chip in and a 500gb hard drive. Then put every rom in there from like every system.

Plus you can copy xbox games onto the new hard drive with the right program. =]
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May 11 2011, 02:24 AM
Get a good Xbox, Put a mod chip in and a 500gb hard drive. Then put every rom in there from like every system.

Plus you can copy xbox games onto the new hard drive with the right program. =]
I don't do mods sorry. :)
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I would get one, they are an awesome system to have. Just be careful because the disc tray will start having problems after awhile. I have had mine for about 11 years and it just started having problems last year.
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I would get one, they are an awesome system to have. Just be careful because the disc tray will start having problems after awhile. I have had mine for about 11 years and it just started having problems last year.
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i dont think its been out for 11 years. Even then, thats good odds, my original ps2 gave up reading dvds in less than 2 years.

If you want a console that is cheap, has an amazing controller(s type) and has damn decent library to back it up then i would say yes. The 360 may as well not have backwards compaibility, most of my games dont work and it made my achievments section look really untidy haha. Really, why even list them in there? Had microsoft been smart and made achievments for old games then i'd have seen the point.

Theres also a bunch of games you wont get on the ps2, with it being a more powerful machine it cam still pump out decent versions of doom 3 and morrowind.

Kotor 1&2 are reasons alone to get one. :p
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May 11 2011, 06:17 AM
i dont think its been out for 11 years. Even then, thats good odds, my original ps2 gave up reading dvds in less than 2 years.

If you want a console that is cheap, has an amazing controller(s type) and has damn decent library to back it up then i would say yes. The 360 may as well not have backwards compaibility, most of my games dont work and it made my achievments section look really untidy haha. Really, why even list them in there? Had microsoft been smart and made achievments for old games then i'd have seen the point.

Theres also a bunch of games you wont get on the ps2, with it being a more powerful machine it cam still pump out decent versions of doom 3 and morrowind.

Kotor 1&2 are reasons alone to get one. :p
Well i been moveing alot so i want a game system for cheap because all of my systems except my PSP are in storage (damn it) and heard from some people you especially that morrowind is even better then oblivion. Of course i could just get a super nintento or hell even a dreamcast. ^o) Oh and i know this has nothing to do with anything but i've had my PS2 for years now and it's still going strong. B-)
EDIT i got all my systems back baby thank god.
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Yeah, morrowind is a great game. I can waste days just walking about haha. Its a bit slow loading and saving on the xbox and the graphics arent as sharp as the pc version but its still a good port.

I actually only have 2 bad things to say about the xbox:
1. unless its modded you need the remote to play dvds, bloody ridiculous that!
2. The internal battery to save the date/clock dies within hours, i have to reset mine everytime!

I actually have the urge to set mine up now...
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Yeah Totally and you don't have to hardmod your xbox to use a bigger harddrive. Softmodding baby!

there are tons games that are great on the system, Xmen Legends 1 and 2, Kotor,Batman Vengence, DOA Ultimate,DOA 3,DOAXBV and many more!
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Yes, you should get an xbox


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May 11 2011, 06:17 AM
i dont think its been out for 11 years. Even then, thats good odds, my original ps2 gave up reading dvds in less than 2 years.

If you want a console that is cheap, has an amazing controller(s type) and has damn decent library to back it up then i would say yes. The 360 may as well not have backwards compaibility, most of my games dont work and it made my achievments section look really untidy haha. Really, why even list them in there? Had microsoft been smart and made achievments for old games then i'd have seen the point.

Theres also a bunch of games you wont get on the ps2, with it being a more powerful machine it cam still pump out decent versions of doom 3 and morrowind.

Kotor 1&2 are reasons alone to get one. :p
Oops, miscount, guess thats what happens when I'm not even awake in the morning :) guess it happens.
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The way my house is set up, my 360 is downstairs while my original Xbox is upstairs so it gives me a different atmosphere to play my original Xbox games in, which is always great. That's a good reason for me to have them both, but that's just me.
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I say buy one. They are cheap, around 30 - 40 bucks at gamestop.
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Buy it and save up for Steel batallion, one of the most unique gaming experiences out there. Also the good thing about having an original xbox is being able to play all of the titles that never made their way to the backwards comparability list for 360.
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May 11 2011, 05:49 PM
Yes, you should get an xbox


P.S. I don't think Tiger Woods 07' gets the credit it deserves from "gamers." Why is that?
Probably cause 2004 and 2005 were better...imo of course haha.

I just couldnt get into 2006, i had the game perfected and they changed everything. I hate golf but Tiger woods 2005 is probably my favorite sports game. Its so relaxing.
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May 17 2011, 08:59 AM
Buy it and save up for Steel batallion, one of the most unique gaming experiences out there. Also the good thing about having an original xbox is being able to play all of the titles that never made their way to the backwards comparability list for 360.
Thats the reason why i want one. Also what the hell is steel batalion?
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If you find something around $40 or lower yes buy one

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My favorite thing about the original XBOX is that you can get it check and replace it's hard drive with something like a 120G. Put Xbox Media Center on it and then you can copy all your games to the hard drive. Very handy and quick to load!
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My favorite thing about the original XBOX is that you can get it check and replace it's hard drive with something like a 120G. Put Xbox Media Center on it and then you can copy all your games to the hard drive. Very handy and quick to load!
yeah like with Halo 2 it had some bad load times in that but if you put it on the harddrive it totally fixes that
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Definitely get one. I have two myself. One to play and 1 for backup. Try looking in thrift stores for good deals. I got one for 10 bucks without controller or wiring.
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i recently picked one off from ebay with two controllers and all the wires for $26 dollars and it's in perfect conditions. I say go for it.
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They are super-cheap, and many of the games are as well. Definitely worth it to pick one up now IMO.
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