Converted PlayStation Fan - The XBox 360 Is Amazing

Posted By : todd sharp Posted At : January 18, 2007 9:01 PM Posted In: Gaming

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I've been meaning to blog this for awhile, but haven't found the time. A few weeks ago I played the 360 for the first time at a buddies house. It's very hard for me to admit this, but I think I've been converted.

Unlike some gamers I've always been a one console kinda guy. First it was the Nintendo (yes, the original). It was difficult to get off of the Nintendo but when I first played the PlayStation (yes, the original) I was immediately converted. I remember feeling guilty about abandoning the Nintendo at first but the draw of games like Syphon Filter and Tomb Raider was just too hard to turn away from. That affair lasted quite a long time for me and included me going through more then a few PS2's (if you haven't seen the pic of my latest PS2 check this post).

It was a good run even though there were a few lulls where there were no games that really did much for me. The original Socom (and online gaming really) breathed new passion into my gaming career (did I just say career?) and made more loyal to Sony than ever. Socom 2 came out a short time later and was a disappointment to me. The hit detection system was flawed, there were tons of glitches and lag was a huge problem with the online play. It was obviously a rush job to ensure speed to market while the first version was still such a success. Then there was Socom 3 - a completely different game then the other two. I'm still not sure they bothered putting the Socom name on the box.

So back to the point of this post. I played a handful of games at my buddies house and each of them were more impressive then the last. NBA Live (I think that was the one), Call Of Duty (part something - 2 maybe?), Fight Night Round 3 and the ultimate - Gears Of War. What an unbelievable game. I've never seen graphics like this. Not only were the graphics far better then I've ever seen but the gameplay was amazing too! A true team based shooter that relies on real warfare tactics (stealth and precision) rather then the 'run and gun' type tactics that so many games rely on. I'm hooked and converted.

It also doesn't hurt that the XBox is about 200 bones less then the PS3. Now I just need to scratch up the cash and buy me one of those bad boys.

Comments (6)

Apostolos Tsakpinis's Gravatar Converted PC Fan - The XBox 360 Is Amazing

Andy J's Gravatar 360 is well nice! I havent gotten GOW yet but im working through Tony Hawked 8 and COD 3. Though my favourite online game is still Battlefield2: Modern Combat! Im usually playing that more than anything else.

Brian Rinaldi's Gravatar Gears of War is amazing. I have not seen anything on the PS3 that is any better than the 360 to warrant the extra cash. Plus, so far the games have been underwhelming for the PS3 and no one sees that ending soon. Anyway, if you do get a 360, look for me on Live - remotesynth.

Dan's Gravatar Outside of zelda and metroid which are my 2 favorite games of all time Gears Of War takes the cake. The gameplay, story and overall excitement is just amazing. Glad to see your on the right side Todd! :)

Scott Stroz's Gravatar I am still trying to used to the game play of GoW. Great game, but the unorthodox view and controls are maddening sometimes.

Gamertag = Boyzoid (surprising, huh?)

cris's Gravatar I got one of these 360s 2 days ago on the 20th march 2008,i know i got it late but fifa 08 is amazin but i am a footie console kinda guy