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Originally posted by gekko
Xbox's fan base just seems to be based too much on hardware specs, and not on games. So come Xbox 2 time, I have a feeling we'll be seeing more "Xbox's 2 graphics r0z0rz" and less "Look at this game lineup." I mean, Xbox's launch we saw them bragging about Shrek, Kabuki Warriors, and Oddworld, but we're talking about good games 
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Gee, thats a completely rediculous comment. I am an XBox fan, and I bought it FOR GAMES. Are the games that I bought it for out yet? Some are, as in Halo and Morrowind and Raw (ok, Raw was a dissappointment, but still decent if you spend the time to learn the engine). The others like The Thing, Duality, Brute Force, KOTOR, Enclave, Yager (I love the beverage), Splinter Cell, Ultimate Blade of Darkness, Mech Assault, Steel Battalion (expensive, but may very well be worth it), Unreal Tournament, Panzer Dragoon Oorta, Robotech, and the near mythical Project Ego (this game sealed my decision to go with the Box). Now you can add Blinx, a gameplay redefining title to that list. These are only the one I can name off the top of my head. These are the reason why I bought an XBox over a Gamecube or PS2.
While I was researching what system to buy, it seemed that while Nintendo fans were always talking about their upcoming franchise games like Mario and Zelda. Good games, yes, but not my style. I am still planning on getting a Gamecube, but the realization that WMX8 is not another No Mercy has made this purchase less than pressing. ED is trying to open up my wallet, though
And when comparing specs I felt that the PS2 was going to reach its threshold soon, technically.
Therefore I chose an XBox, not for the present, but for the future and its potential for greatness.
And I don't think anyone was bragging about Kabuki Warriors, even before it was released. That game is a running joke even in XBox circles.
In the end, buying a console and sticking with it is always a gamble. There will always be games that you wish you had on your system. At the end of this year, I think those who only have an XBox be a little less jealous, and those that don't have a box will be a little more.