Official Xbox Recommendation Thread (Updated 11/17/05)

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#101 gaidenxneo
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nice job really but quit unreal is a bad game :P
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#102 Richard093084
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Ok need a reccommendation for getting a screen/monitor for my xbox

im looking for which one is the best and which one is the best deal

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#103 FuzzyBunny55
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Ok need a reccommendation for getting a screen/monitor for my xbox

im looking for which one is the best and which one is the best deal

Richard093084

Wow, tough question, and not necessarily one that I can answer for you.  When shopping for TV's there are so many choices available that it's staggering.  The three primary questions you need to ask yourself are: how much do you want to spend, how big of a screen do you need, and do you need high def. 

If you don't need high def your choices get a little simpler.  There are only two kinds of sets you need to look at CRT (regular old style TV) and CRT projections sets.  Honestly if you have enough for a projection set I would recommend stepping up to a smaller high def set since older projection technology is generally pretty poor.  If you want a non-high def CRT most of the name brand sets offer pretty good picture.  I prefer the Sony sets.  CRTs usually go up to 32 or 36 inches.

If you want something larger or need high def things get pretty complicated.  As far as technology goes you have CRT projection sets, DLP projection sets, LCD projection sets, projectors, plasma, LCD panel, and high def CRT sets.  Each technology has its own set of pros and cons to it.  Again I would advise against getting a CRT projection set since they have the worst picture quality.  You should also rule out Plasma since you will be using this for games.  Static images (life bars, ammo indicaters, etc.) will burn into the display on a plasma.

LCD's are generally the most expensive for their size, but offer the best resolution.  DLP and LCD projection are among the cheapest of the HD technologies but don't offer quite as bright of a picture as the LCD's, Plasma's, and CRT's.  CRT generally offers the best picture but is limited to smaller sets.  Also keep in mind that just because one manufacturer may make good sets with one technology they may not make the best sets with another.  Like I said, it's really complicated.

You're best bet is to do a lot of research and shop around.  Check out reviews on sites like CNET, Plasmabay, and Consumer Reports.  Go to the stores and see what the displays actually look like.
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#105 antwonne
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is it better to get the original doom 3, or should i get resurrection
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#106 taiwanesealn
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Should I get X-men Legends or X-men Legends 2 and why?
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#107 Defudge
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You should add a disclaimer under Unreal Championship 2:

"The game above does not contain auto-aim in any way or form, and you will need skill to be good at the game. N00bs beware."

:D
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#108 Schadenfreude
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The lack of JSRF makes me cry. :(  That's far and away my favourite Xbox game.

Edit:  Ooops, that's not to say it's a bad thread at all.  In fact it's awesome, well done!

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#109 mattcanny
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I still reckon Splinter Cell Chaos Theory should have been higher....alot higher 
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#110 FuzzyBunny55
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How are fighting games miscellaneous? Oh, also is Riddick worth the purchase or just a rent?Totally_Jesus

Fighting games are in miscellaneous because there are only two of them on the list.  Gamespot limits how many characters you can put in each post so I grouped a lot of the smaller genres to save space.

As for Riddick it's pretty short and doesn't have much replay so by that criteria you might consider it a rent.  However it's an excellent game and for $20 now ( I think), it's a good addition to a collection.
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#111 FuzzyBunny55
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Update:

I added BIA: Earned in Blood and JSRF to the list and changed Fable to Fable: The Lost Chapters.  As a note the update has messed with the Firefox compatibility for HTML tags so the new games' pictures are not linked to their gamespace for the time being.
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#112 raiden7890
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cool, thanks
nice updates
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#113 taiwanesealn
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Should I get X-men Legends or X-men Legends 2 and why?
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#114 boricua123pr
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FarCry or Resident Evil 4 for PS2???:?
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#115 FuzzyBunny55
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[QUOTE="boricua123pr"]FarCry or Resident Evil 4 for PS2???:?


I haven't played Far Cry yet but I can tell you that Resident Evil 4 is an absolutely superb game.  It probably comes down to what kind of game you want right now.  If you want a FPS, go with Far Cry.  If you want a horror/suspense game, go with RE4.
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#116 jonodajoke
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um farcry aint that good. it needs more. it just feels empty. i cant wait to get re4.
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#117 aj_102
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COULD ABSOLTLY ANYBODY TELL ME WHAT TO DO IN THIS GAMESPOT SUBSCRIPTION THINGY ???????????
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#118 neutral101
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i don't know if this has been recommended already because i don't like reading long threads but you could put the "halo triple pack" in there.
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#119 Schadenfreude
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i don't know if this has been recommended already because i don't like reading long threads but you could put the "halo triple pack" in there.neutral101

That's essentially useless to include since Halo 1, 2, and Multiplayer Map Pack are already included.  Sure, it's a complete package for those new to the console, but this way you can see each individual game on its own merits.

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#120 taiwanesealn
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Should I get X-men Legends or X-men Legends 2 and why?taiwanesealn

Nevermind...no one's answering this so I'll ask this somewhere else.

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#121 FlameAlchemistX
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To tell you guys the truth...

The only REAL reason i'm getting Xbox 360 is because...

HALO 3

I really don't care about any other game there just there to fill the gap until HALO 3 comes out

and when it does....ooooooooooo boy

i'm going to play that game for about 3 days straight with no sleep (either in skirmish or slayer)

i'm going to be ranked #1 in the world wahahahahahahahahahaahah

And after a couple weeks I'll get around to the Campaign Mode


P.S.  Are they going to finish the Story off in HALO 3 or is there going to be a HALO 4???

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#122 _angelo_
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One xbox game every owner should have: (thats not orange) GHOST RECON
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#123 _angelo_
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Who knows how many halo's there will be? I can tell you this: alot more that 3! I hope they never stop making new halo's!!!! Yaaaaaay Halo!!!

Anyway, I'm waiting untill halo 3 comes out to even get a 360.
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#124 Defudge
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If Halo 3 is anything like Halo 2 I won't be getting it. I want depth in games, dammit, DEPTH!11!

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#125 Farcical
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Halo 3 will be great, but frankly, I don't think it would matter if it wasn't.

Microsoft have done a good job at securing a range of top quality franchises in a host of different genres.
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#126 wellfeedmonkey
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For me, Fable wasn't crappy because of its length (Though I do like long games), nor because of how it failed to live up to the hype (Which I read none of), but the actual gameplay itself. Compared to a game like Jade Empire, its gameplay falls short. Sure, you have the "living world," but that's really just a novelty. On topic, UC2 and Jade Empire should have been must-haves, imo.Defudge

For me,Jade empire wasn't crappy because of its length(though I do like action rpg games),nor because it failed to live up to its hype(which I read of),but the actual gameplay itself.Compared to a game like Fable,its gameplay falls short.Sure,you have the "martial art forms",but thats really just a novelty.On topic,Riddick and Far cry should have been must haves,imo

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#127 taiwanesealn
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I'm looking for a fun  game that isn't too challenging but has enough depth or side missions to do things. What should I get?

So far I'm considering...

1. Xmen Legends 2
2. Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath
3. Gun
4. Unreal Championship 2
5. Other ______________

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#128 rcg1977
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Gun
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#129 rcg1977
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shattered union is interesting
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#130 Defudge
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[QUOTE="Defudge"]For me, Fable wasn't crappy because of its length (Though I do like long games), nor because of how it failed to live up to the hype (Which I read none of), but the actual gameplay itself. Compared to a game like Jade Empire, its gameplay falls short. Sure, you have the "living world," but that's really just a novelty. On topic, UC2 and Jade Empire should have been must-haves, imo.wellfeedmonkey

For me,Jade empire wasn't crappy because of its length(though I do like action rpg games),nor because it failed to live up to its hype(which I read of),but the actual gameplay itself.Compared to a game like Fable,its gameplay falls short.Sure,you have the "martial art forms",but thats really just a novelty.On topic,Riddick and Far cry should have been must haves,imo



Jade Empire's gameplay is much better on harder difficulty levels, and Fable, for some reason, lacks those difficulty levels. The spells are more or less all unique, but most are pointless; you'll only be using/maxing out a few that are truly helpful. You can max out all of them anyway, the game is easy enough for it. As for the martial arts forms, they actually affect the gameplay, unlike Fable's world. They're different enough that they all have their own use. That, and Fable just phails as an RPG, it's more like a hack and slash.
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#131 azimio
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Currently I'm playing Star Wars: Battlefront II and Tony Hawks: American Wasteland. Both of which, are fantastic games.

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#132 Yanks444
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get bf mc for xbl
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#133 DieselCat18
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  1. Max Payne 1 & 2
  2. Hitman 2
  3. Mechassault
  4. Freedom Fighters
  5. Armed & Dangerous
  6. Metal Arms : Glitch in the System
  7. Serious Sam
  8. Oddworld : Munch's Oddysee
  9. Project Snowblind
  10. Breakdow

         Just a few more suggestions for some older games if your compiling a library and just starting out...................8)

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#134 deactivated-205
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nice job
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#135 baconsizzle
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Does anyone reccomend Matrix: Path of Neo?
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#136 DieselCat18
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Does anyone reccomend Matrix: Path of Neo? baconsizzle
Reviews have been very positive thus far (EGM and OXM)....this game has me quite interested...........8)
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#137 coffinfodder
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And what about Deus Ex Invisible war ,XIII, Project Snowblind, Area 51,Thief Deadly Shadow really good games.
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#138 Giovanni19
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Lookin good.
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#139 FuzzyBunny55
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Update:  I added Half Life 2 to the list.  With the Xbox 360 right around the corner here, things are starting to fizzle out for the Xbox.  Expect maybe one or two more updates before I pronounce the list final.
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#140 cadet98
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I don't recommend Gun.  If your looking for an easy game that offers about 5-6 hours of gameplay then Gun is for you.  I bought it on a Friday for the PC and I beat the game on the hardest level by Sunday.  There's no reason to play it again.

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#141 teh_ghost
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i ahve every game on that list: except riddick and ninja gaiden.

outside of those two is there anythign else i should pick up for Xbox before upgrading to an Xbox 360?
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#142 taiwanesealn
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I don't recommend Gun.  If your looking for an easy game that offers about 5-6 hours of gameplay then Gun is for you.  I bought it on a Friday for the PC and I beat the game on the hardest level by Sunday.  There's no reason to play it again.

cadet98

It's worth a rent.

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#143 NinjaWolf14
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I personally feel that Phantom Dust should be added to the list.  It is a truely unique gaming expierence and has a very good XBL community and it scored a 8.5 here as well as IGN.
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#144 JuMpInTheF1re
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 I didnt read past the first page, so this may have already been mentioned, but Shenmue 2 definately needs to be on the list. VooDoo Vince is another worthy mentioned since its definately a different experiance.

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#145 Jay_Orton
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I think The Warriors are worth a look. Pretty fun game, you will like playing it if you like beat em ups.
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#146 Lameloide
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Hi. I have 2 controllers, so I would like to know what good 2 player games are for xbox?
Also, are there any good "hot-seat" party games, for when we are more than 2?
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#147 Jarlaxle_56
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Hi, I need recommendations for a good fps and rpg for xbox. I already own Halo 2 & Half Life 2, as well as Kotor, Kotor 2, Morrowind, and fable.

P.S. I try to avoid WW2 shooters.
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#148 FuzzyBunny55
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[QUOTE="Jarlaxle_56"]Hi, I need recommendations for a good fps and rpg for xbox. I already own Halo 2 & Half Life 2, as well as Kotor, Kotor 2, Morrowind, and fable.

P.S. I try to avoid WW2 shooters.


I would go with Riddick or Far Cry for the FPS and Jade Empire for the RPG.
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#149 SSBMFighter
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Hi, I need recommendations for a good fps and rpg for xbox. I already own Halo 2 & Half Life 2, as well as Kotor, Kotor 2, Morrowind, and fable.

P.S. I try to avoid WW2 shooters.
Jarlaxle_56

Far Cry & the only other rpg I could think of is Jade Empire
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#150 cobra86
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How come no one mentioned anything about sports related games? I would recomend winning eleven 8, fifa 2006 and top spin.Â