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HIGH POWERED CONSOLE...............

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 31
Date: October 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

With Xbox, Microsoft has made the impossible, and as big
a company as it is, Xbox will make them even bigger. Not that I'm saying thats bad, but what I'm saying is xbox is going to be a big hit! I mean it has a DVD player, bandwith so you can play people on the internet, and of course who can forget it has games on it! I mean what other games out there has all of that power and the speed on it, which makes it even more exciting and the stuff I listed off, arent the end of it. You got the games! Now some people think that the games they have out right now for Xbox, arent good and that there games are bad and all of this other stuff, but that isn't true! Xbox will come out with more and cooler games! So if you are looking for the speed and power in the Xbox. GET IT!!!!!!!!

Tested at E3

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 22
Date: September 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I tested this system out earlier this year trying a number of different games on it.

Every game had beautiful rendering every moment, clearly outpacing efforts by the Playstation 2. The controller is easy to handle, and designed to prevent larger hands from cramping. The button layout most closely resembles the superior Dreamcast Controller, avoiding all of the pitfalls found in the cramp champ Playstation Controller.

Top games include: OddWorld- Munch's Oddysee- this makes any Nintendo Adventure game(Banjo, Conker, Mario) look like amateur hour; Project Gotham Racing- Beatiful racing game with incredibly realistic textures, and handling; Mad Dash Racing- a kids racing game that Grown Ups can love; Cel Damage- a car fighting game with cartoon styling, a blast to play or watch; Halo- an Incredibly Sharp First Person Shooter that allows team play and includes incredible vehicles and intense fire fights; NFL Fever- so detailed, even the shoe laces on the pigskin have true dimension; Simpson's Road Rage- while unfinished, this demo outpaced the PS2 version in a side by side comparison.

I tried many more games, all of which were fantastic, fun, and amazing to watch and play.

Don't be bitter....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: December 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I wish people who didn't like Microsoft, or simply preferred the PS2/GC to the XBOX, would just say so and be done with it. I'm getting tired of reading idiotic posts across the net screaming "dudz this xbox thing suks its to big an hevy so I wont by it an nintendo iz soooooo kewl". If you prefer another system, fine. But, please, don't bother trying to bring down a quality product you haven't yet purchased or played with retarded drivel.

And playing the XBOX in a game store doesn't count. Of course it's going to be lame; you're invariably playing on a scratchy 13-inch screen listening to tinny mono sound from a 2-inch speaker. If you see the XBOX hooked up as it should be, i.e. to a large-screen TV (S-Video or HDTV) and quality sound system, you'll be blown away.

I've been playing games since Pong. You name the system, I've played it. (...) I'm very impressed with Munch's Oddysee (...) and although I have to admit I haven't played it quite as much, the graphics in both are sharp and clean. The story in Munch is somewhat dark and melancholy, but, hey, I'm over 18 and can handle it. (...)

All this nonsense about the controllers is exactly that: nonsense. They are the best designed controllers I've ever used. Oh, sure, the angled diamond button layout is not what you're used to, but you'll get over it fast. The L/R triggers, IMHO, are much better located than those on the PS/PS2. I've got small hands as well, and the XBOX controllers fit snugly and comfortably in my palms and I can reach all buttons without difficulty. Plus, the angle your hands are at (your wrists are much straighter) while holding it is much more natural than the PS/PS2 controllers. For those who've ever suffered CTS from excessive keyboard use, you'll understand what I mean. The positioning of the analog joysticks is ideal. Anyone who doesn't like the controllers is either not giving them a fair trial or is terminally biased toward one of the other console platforms.

The whole thing is quality, through and through. The box itself is large and heavy, true. But it's solid and well laid out. The controller ports are easy to access and there are two easy-to-see and access buttons on the front to power up and eject the disk. The machine starts up instantly, games load quickly and the hard drive is an incredible boon for saving games. The days of pondering "So which old save should I delete so I can make a new save" are over with the XBOX. The break-away cable on the controllers is a really nice touch to keep the box from getting yanked around when someone trips over the cable.

Finally, while I love PC games, it's tough to get four of your friends to huddle around a 15-inch computer monitor to play football or a FPS. Console games are all about big-screen entertainment. Frankly, I think the XBOX is the best choice for living-room gaming. It already has some great "party" games (Halo and sporting/racing games) and some quality "solo entertainment" titles. Microsoft, love `em or hate `em, has assembled some powerful developers to continue churning out newer and better games. Since the XBOX uses DirectX to drive games and not a proprietary code (as PS2/GC do) it will be easier for PC programmers to also write games for the XBOX as well. And as far as needing constant PC-style hardware upgrades, I doubt we'll see that for a standardized console platform. Even if we did, I'd be all over it. Fifty bucks for an upgrade to play better games? Sure beats having to buy a new console! Besides, Nintendo did the same thing for the N64 with the memory module. I don't recall a general boycott urged over that....

Anyway, the decision to buy should all come down to "Is it Fun?" Folks, the XBOX is fun! My friends and I have had a blast playing these games. The sights and sounds the XBOX creates are out of this world; sometimes you'll actually stop playing the game just to admire some of the detail in the graphics. I've had none of the imaginary problems that people are clearly making up to try and slag the XBOX (like the Blue Screen Of Death hoax: IT'S NOT RUNNING WINDOWS, PEOPLE! GIVE IT UP!). It's all smooth and polished, easy to set up and get running, and a lot of fun to play. My only gripe would be with the "nickel and dime" approach to accessories (like the advanced AV pack and the DVD kit), but that's just a minor inconvenience. Overall, I'm completely satisfied with my purchase and heartily recommend the XBOX to anyone seeking a high-quality console game platform.

A REAL REVIEW

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 20
Date: September 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

How about a real review of the Xbox, instead of just people giving non-informative comments? I for one, have already pre-ordered the Xbox, and a anxiously await its arrival. I chose the Xbox over the GameCube, and PS2 because of its POTENTIAL for success that neither the GameCube or PS2 can ever achieve. The specs alone told me that Microsoft intends to not just share the videogame system market with Nintendo and Sony, but to dominate it. Granted, not every game produced for the Xbox will not be an instant classic, but I expect that a majority of them will.

As for the bundle packs that you must purchase, I would prefer to buy the unit as is, and let myself choose which games I wanted. I know that I will spend many hours on Project Gotham Racing, OddWorld, and Tony Hawk 2X, but I would not necessarily choose to purchase these games if I had the option. Oh well, that is the sacrifice you must make if you want the Xbox when it is first released.

Games that I expect to be immediate hits are Halo, Dead and Alive 3, WWF, and Morrowland. One game niche that I am worried a little about is the numerous amount of football titles that are coming out. I went ahead and pre-ordered NFL Fever 2002, because it will be something fresh. However, I do not know how it will do compared to Madden 2002 and ESPN NFL Prime Time.

I don't want this review to be too long, but I will be sure to give another one when I have been able to actually experience the Xbox firsthand.

Don't be bitter....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: December 05, 2001
Author: Amazon User

(...)If you see the XBOX hooked up as it should be, i.e. to a large-screen TV (S-Video or HDTV) and quality sound system, you'll be blown away.

I've been playing games since Pong. You name the system, I've played it. Halo is, without question, one of the best games I've ever seen. The graphics are jaw-dropping. The soundtrack is a perfect fit, and the sound effects are spectacular. The in-game physics are as realistic as you could hope for. I really loved Perfect Dark, but Halo stomps all over it. True, the weapon selection is more limited and there are no bots, but the arenas are much better and the action is much faster, smoother and more intense. Sure, at first I found the controls very awkward. But before I knew it I was running one way while looking the other without even thinking about it. Not the sort of “strafing” action in most games, but actually running left while panning right. I’m also very impressed with Munch’s Oddysee and Madden 2002, and although I have to admit I haven’t played them quite as much, the graphics in both are sharp and clean. The story in Munch is somewhat dark and melancholy, but, hey, I’m over 18 and can handle it. Admittedly, Madden is pretty much equivalent to the other platforms, but it’s still a lot of fun to play and looks and sounds great.

All this nonsense about the controllers is exactly that: nonsense. They are the best designed controllers I’ve ever used. Oh, sure, the angled diamond button layout is not what you’re used to, but you’ll get over it fast. The L/R triggers, IMHO, are much better located than those on the PS/PS2. I’ve got small hands as well, and the XBOX controllers fit snugly and comfortably in my palms and I can reach all buttons without difficulty. Plus, the angle your hands are at (your wrists are much straighter) while holding it is much more natural than the PS/PS2 controllers. For those who’ve ever suffered CTS from excessive keyboard use, you’ll understand what I mean. The positioning of the analog joysticks is ideal. Anyone who doesn’t like the controllers is either not giving them a fair trial or is terminally biased toward one of the other console platforms.

The whole thing is quality, through and through. The box itself is large and heavy, true. But it’s solid and well laid out. The controller ports are easy to access and there are two easy-to-see and access buttons on the front to power up and eject the disk. The machine starts up instantly, games load quickly and the hard drive is an incredible boon for saving games. The days of pondering “So which old save should I delete so I can make a new save” are over with the XBOX. The break-away cable on the controllers is a really nice touch to keep the box from getting yanked around when someone trips over the cable.

Finally, while I love PC games, it’s tough to get four of your friends to huddle around a 15-inch computer monitor to play football or a FPS. Console games are all about big-screen entertainment. Frankly, I think the XBOX is the best choice for living-room gaming. It already has some great “party” games (Halo and sporting/racing games) and some quality “solo entertainment” titles. Microsoft, love ‘em or hate ‘em, has assembled some powerful developers to continue churning out newer and better games. Since the XBOX uses DirectX to drive games and not a proprietary code (as PS2/GC do) it will be easier for PC programmers to also write games for the XBOX as well. And as far as needing constant PC-style hardware upgrades, I doubt we’ll see that for a standardized console platform. Even if we did, I’d be all over it. (dollar amount) bucks for an upgrade to play better games? Sure beats having to buy a new console! Besides, Nintendo did the same thing for the N64 with the memory module. I don’t recall a general boycott urged over that….

Anyway, the decision to buy should all come down to “Is it Fun?” Folks, the XBOX is fun! My friends and I have had a blast playing these games. The sights and sounds the XBOX creates are out of this world; sometimes you’ll actually stop playing the game just to admire some of the detail in the graphics. I’ve had none of the imaginary problems that people are clearly making up to try and slag the XBOX (like the Blue Screen Of Death hoax: IT’S NOT RUNNING WINDOWS, PEOPLE! GIVE IT UP!). It’s all smooth and polished, easy to set up and get running, and a lot of fun to play. My only gripe would be with the “nickel and dime” approach to accessories (like the advanced AV pack and the DVD kit), but that’s just a minor inconvenience. Overall, I’m completely satisfied with my purchase and heartily recommend the XBOX to anyone seeking a high-quality console game platform.

Xbox is the first REAL next generation peice of Hardware

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 12
Date: October 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The games featured in this set are launch titles for the Xbox gaming platform, yet they set a new bar in both graphics technology, and gameplay experience. Microsoft's Xbox will pave the way for a new generation of videogames, with exciting titles like Metal Gear Solid X, Dead or Alive 3, Halo, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2X, WWF Smack Down, Sega games galore, EA sports games, and much, much more! Additionally, Xbox will be the only console for quite some time to be broad band enabled out of the box, a built in hard drive for more expansive worlds and less loading times than any other console (including Playstation 2, and Gamecube)... not to mention - it smokes all the other game consoles in terms of raw graphics power. Another interesting thing to think about... unless you want to take your saved games to a friends house, you'll NEVER need to spend a dime for a memory card. How many memory cards does the average Playstation user have? Probably around 3 or 4. ...you could easily get a whole entire game for that on Xbox, since you've got a hard drive on the Xbox, so saved games don't require a memory card.

All in all, this is the system to end all others. Buy it. It's that good.

This IS without a DOUBT the BEST SyStem You will EVER PLAY

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 16
Date: September 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Hey I absolutely reccommend this system to anyone that is fan of good gaming. I mean XBOX has Everything you could ever need: Internet capabilities, a Hard Drive, and not to mention that its gonna have the best games of all time. Dont waste your time with the "OTHER SYSTEMS" because this is the ONLY SYSTEM FOR YOU. IVE Preordered mine, I reccommend this for EVERYONE.

Best console released so far!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 58
Date: September 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Man!

I just received my Xbox with Odd World and it plays great! This deal is well worth its money!

xbox review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I think everyone who says an xbox is crap most likely havent even played one cause is they have they would of realised how good an xbox is. The graphics are much than on a ps2 or gamecube.The sound is brilliant and it has some of the best games ever out like halo or project gotham racing 2. If you are planning to get an xbox the games to get are.

PROJECT GOTHAM RACING 2.

HALO.

You know nothing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

What are you talking about? Everybodies saying that the XBOX is going to screw you up because it has a Hard Drive. What's the problem with that. You'll run out of space a lot slower than on a memory card. And it comes with the system. And if you do run out of space, which there is 30,000 blocks of it, you just by the portable memory unit. Guess what, XBOX has memory cards too. And they're only 25 dollars. About the same price as PS2's or GCN's. So stop slamming it and actually try it. You won't have to upgrade the HD. So give it up.

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