Xbox/Ps2/Gamecube Comparison

A detailed Summary of Xbox/Ps2/Gamecube Comparison

I remember the days when the name "Nintendo" was synonymous with "video game." Everyone who played video games knew of Donkey Kong and Mario Brothers. That old eight-bit system reigned undisputed during most of my childhood. Nowadays there are so many selections. Video games can be played on portable handheld systems like the Nintendo's Gameboy Advance, on personal computers (PC for short), while most are still played on personal game consoles. However, today Nintendo does not hold the monopoly in the video game industry. Currently, Sony's Playstation 2 is leading the pack in sales, with Microsoft's Xbox following second, and last is Nintendo's GameCube. With so many options how does one go about picking out the right system?

The comparison of Xbox vs. Playstation 2 vs. GameCube is ultimately a personal one. Many people say that the Xbox is just a graphically souped-up PC in a square box, and technically this is not completely wrong. Others say that Nintendo's GameCube, like previous video game consoles from Nintendo, is still targeted mostly at pre-teens and does not have many games for more mature players. Fact is, there are games for more mature players, and Nintendo tries to get a piece of the more mature gamer

Technically the Xbox has the most advance technologies. It has the capability to play DVDs like the PS2, but its processor is much faster. This allows for less loading time so you can play your games faster. The Xbox also has a broadband modem built into the system that makes it able to connect with thousand of other gamers online. The PS2 also has this feature, but a separate external modem must be purchased for about $29.99. The GameCube can not play DVD's and current doesn't have the online gaming capabilities. A neat thing that the GameCube does offer is that, the GameBoy Advance, Nintendo's handheld system, can be linked to the GameCube so that GBA games can be played on the GameCube.

Microsoft is a new comer on the scene. Xbox is Microsoft's first attempt at the console hardware market. The PC giant is backing the Xbox with a huge marketing campaign to inform you of their product. Microsoft built the Xbox to be more like a PC. Because of this, and the amount of money they are putting in to develop the Xbox, many game developers will want to work with them.

So far the PS2 is still leading in sales per unit; however the Xbox is enjoying the biggest growth. Xbox is now the leader in online games, having more subscribers and available game titles. The GameCube this year has done very poor against the Xbox in sales despite the release of what was to be their best titles. At this rate, it doesn't look like Nintendo will survive this battle. My predictions are that by next Christmas the battle will be between the PS

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