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[Speevy]

Okay, here it is. Only a few releases to go, and I'm ready for the Xbox 360. Or maybe not. I can't decide. With college ending, my situation is very much up in the air. But I am sure of the fact that I have basically picked clean the libraries of the Gamecube and Xbox, with only a few (relatively) small releases for me this year, and Zelda.

I have three options and $52.50 in store credit. I'll eventually end up with a next-generation console regardless. My only MUST buy for the rest of this generation is Zelda, honestly.

1) Trade-in my Xbox toward an Xbox 360 at launch. By far the most expensive proposition, and one I'm not certain about. I'll have to see about the games and my financial/life situation at the time.

2) Put my store credit toward a $99 PS2 this holiday season. Didn't I read that Sony's dropping the price? If not, ignore this option and I'm an idiot. Spend a little while playing this generation's games. Although I'm definitely ready for next generation, this is the safest option.

3) Continue to pick up titles I haven't tried yet. If you recommend this option, I would appreciate your advice on GCN/Xbox titles to buy.

This link contains a list of games that I've played or that I'm interested in playing. Please feel free to recommend titles not on the list, but keep in mind that I hate most sports titles, racing games, stealth games, and generic shooters.

http://www.webspawner.com/users/speevyga/index.html



My only goal is to make a value-based gaming decision without simultaneously making a foolish financial one. I'll have the money for each of these options, but with graduation in December, $400 is not something I want to throw away hastily.

Thoughts? Also, if you are so inclined, please recommend games that you believe would support any of the choices. I welcome your input.

 

[Johnas]

I was just thinking how I haven't seen you post in a while.

I'd definitely go with the PS2 route, mainly because games for it will be so cheap, and there are a lot of great titles you've missed not owning one. You've also got games like Shadow of the Colossus, MGS3:S, Ratchet, FFXII, DQVIII, Okami, etc. coming this fall and into next year. You can't go wrong there.

The only downside to that is how big of an XBox fan you are. If you're really into it (I am not) you would probably feel left out of the loop as far as 360 goes, particularly if you play online. That's not something I do myself, so I wouldn't be bothered with that. I also don't buy consoles at launches, waiting until the first price drop at least, possibly even later.

In short, you would absolutely get the most bang for your buck with a PS2, and Zelda. But you knew about Zelda.

EDIT: You need to get your MP2 and Four Swords on, stat.

 

[Speevy]

Good advice. Thanks.