It has an amazing library with amazing exclusives, and much better graphics than either the PS2 or Gamecube, making actually most games on it that aren't exclusives the best versions you can get. It also HAD much better online than the PS2 or Gamecube, but you had to pay and it is now gone.
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Best Exclusives:
Halo (Do I really need to say anything here?)
Doom 3 (One of the best FPSs every made, huge, dark world with amazing atmosphere, visuals, and sound)
Doom 3 Collector's Edition (Contains Doom 1, its fourth episode, and Doom 2, their only flaws are cheats being done by actions which means accidents)
Halo 2 (Unfortunately has a shorter and what many consider to be a less appealing campaign than the original, but still probably a must buy)
Conker Reloaded (A remake of the N64 cl@ssic with updated visuals that look amazing, unfortunately some scenes are removed and it contains a new multiplayer)
Ninja Gaiden (Just an amazing exclusive and hack and slash stealth game, contains first 3 NES games as well)
Ninja Gaiden Black (A modified Ninja Gaiden, get it for its inclusion of the Arcade Game)
Far Cry Instincts (Adaptation from the PC FPS but considered by many to be even better, unrivaled graphics and uniqueness and compelling environments and gameplay)
Half Life 2 (ON PS3 and 360 as Orange Box, but this is still a great version and isn't on Gamecube/PS2, no E1 or E2)
Fable (Deep and engaging RPG that does not require online)
Dead or Alive 3 (Amazing fighting game that's a sequel to the legendary Dreamcast exclusive)
Gemma Onimusha (Not just a port of Onimusha for PS2 but has many changes and is generally more challenging, obviously better graphics too)
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Both controllers are unique and pretty darn good. The first one is quite bulky and it has an interesting digital disc that is ideal for the Intellivision Lives collection, satisfying to press but stretched buttons, and decent analog sticks, the second one has perfect circle buttons but are still great fun to press, much better analog sticks with thumb imprints, and a changed digital pad that is smooth versus concaved and has a plus shape on it that doesn't serve a real purpose. However the biggest change is probably the huge triggers which are ideal for FPSs.
The console design is also bulky but very stylish, iconic and recognizable, with a huge X on it. The console itself is extremely durable and unprone to breakage. And, lol, this is all research, I don't even have one, but trust me, I WANT one! The 360 is NOT a replacement for this because it is not compatible with all games but only about 100. I'm getting this and a PS3 versus a 360.
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