Yah! I bought an XBOX.

[Quack]

I’d definitely recommend:

Halo
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
Madden 2004
Project Gotham Racing
Also, make sure you get a warranty! My recent experience should persuade the doubters.

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&postid=4046166#post4046166

But it’s a good console, enjoy.

[Ms2001]

*Originally posted by handy *
Try BB rental stores, they have a $20 per month game rental thingy, one game out at a time for $20 month, two for $35.00 Also, they have buy two used games get one free. Some xbox games are $10 each, so three for $20, selection varies by store.

Better yet, sign up with redoctane.com’s rental program - it’s like Netflix but for games, and they carry imports too (in case you’re hip to the chip). You can have two out at a time for $18.95 a month.

[FordPrefect]

*Originally posted by Ellis Dee *
**BWAAHHAHHAHHAAHAH!!! You poor deluded fool. Unless you think next fall is soon. (Quote me a release date and I’ll sell you a bridge.) **

I won’t take a bridge, but I think Bungee has said late March 2004, but that was after they said December 2003…

[handy]

I still don’t like that controller that comes with an xbox. I suppose I could get a smaller S controller. But at BB rental stores they have a nice s-video/a/v cable that works with the gamecube, xbox & ps2 (but only one at a time). Its very nice & well designed & only $10.

[DeadlyAccurate]

*Originally posted by Mr2001 *
**Better yet, sign up with redoctane.com’s rental program - it’s like Netflix but for games, and they carry imports too (in case you’re hip to the chip). You can have two out at a time for $18.95 a month. **

I also saw another one called gamefly.com (I think that’s it). Same deal, but I don’t remember what the price is. I play mostly PC games, so it’s not a deal for me.

[cainxinth]

*Originally posted by handy *
**I still don’t like that controller that comes with an xbox. I suppose I could get a smaller S controller. **

Definately try the S controller. I hate the original and love the S. I prefer it to the gamecube and dual shock 2.

[Nekosoft]

I’ve got the adapter that lets me use the Dual Shock with the Xbox. Love the controller and it keeps the multiple-system clutter down in front of the TV.

[Mikahw]

Didn’t they start bundling the S controller with systems a while ago?

Anyway, I personally love the standard Xbox controller. It could be my freakishly large hands, though.

[handy]

“Didn’t they start bundling the S controller with systems a while ago?”

Yeah, but I bought mine before that. My hands are actually smaller than a woman’s.

[EllisDee]

The S controller is nice because you can easily access the White and Black buttons without messing up your grip.

But I can’t stand them. Too small, and doesn’t feel right. Love my original controller. (Average sized man-hands here.)

[SPOOFE]

SPOOFE, you really prefer Sega GT to PGR? Aren’t the tracks all kind straight? What are the cool cars?

The tracks have more straight-ways, but there’re plenty of curves and dips and such on the tracks to please anyone. I didn’t like PGR because A: the steering felt WAY too sluggish, and B: I never felt like I was able to open up full throttle. It’s not exciting to race along at 25 mph.

As for the cool cars… they have over a dozen different manufacturers that you can buy from, and most have at least three or four different models to pick from (some, like Toyota and Honda, have over a dozen models in themselves). You can get supercars like the Ford GT, you can get a Stingray Corvette… if you’re feeling classic, you can get a Chevelle or a Charger… or you can go back even farther: There’s a 30’s-era racecar that you can pick up. The upgrade system is better, the car acquisition system is better… and, frankly, I thought the idea of Kudos was silly.

I still don’t like that controller that comes with an xbox.

Really? I love it. It feels nice and meaty and fills up my hands when I grasp it…

Uh… the controller. Yeah. I’m talking about the controller.