Let's take a moment to talk about the original Xbox.

[Xeogred]

Castlevania Curse of Darkness, Many people haven't caught on yet that this is the closet your getting to a 3D SOTN. I love it but requires dedication.

Silent Hill 2 & 4- Notable how great 2 is on Xbox, I believe later on the PS2 GH version is this version?

Curse of Darkness sounds hit or miss, but to be expected with 3D Castlevania. There are things I liked about Lament and the music is steller... but it's like a much too literal translation of the Metroidvania/SoTN blueprint in 3D. By this, I mean the endless onsalught of copy pasted hallways and same rooms gets very boring haha. I couldn't finish it. But I won't say I hated it.

Curse of Darkness sounds a lot different, I want to check it out for kicks. From what I'm seeing on Amazon, the Xbox version is a good bit cheaper than the PS2 one.

Can anyone confirm on Silent Hill 2 Greatest Hits edition being different than the original release on the PS2? I may have to triple dip for the Xbox version and GH version on the PS2 if that's the case. Feeling that Capcom fever where I need to own all versions of some Silent Hill games.

I still think the PS2 is the 6th gen King, but I think my theory is that I'll work on that list I made up there and favor the Xbox for a lot of ports to make keeping it out worthwhile, because I'm sure I'll continue to discover awesome PS2 exclusive stuff forever like I still am with the PSX as well haha.

[TSTR]

From what I've read, the PS2 version of Silent Hill 2 GH is the same as the Xbox version, with added content and such.

[Exhuminator]

Indeed the PS2 Greatest Hits version of Silent Hill 2 contains the extras from the Xbox version.

favor the Xbox for a lot of ports to make keeping it out worthwhile

Rule of thumb is, if it was a cross platform release, you want the Xbox version. Usually better framerates and textures versus PS2 and GameCube versions. There are exceptions to this, but those are exceptions not the norm.

A few other Xbox exclusives to consider...

Azurik: Rise of Perathia (if you enjoy Jeremy Soule music)
Blinx 1 & 2 (if you like platformers)
Chase: Hollywood Stunt Driver (if you like racing games)
Crimson Sea (if you like musou)
Dead or Alive 3 (if you like T&A fighters)
Dead or Alive Xtreme Beach Volleyball (if you're a pervert)
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes (if you like action-RTS)
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders (see above)
Maximum Chase (if you like shootan and drivan)
N.U.D.E.@ Natural Ultimate Digital Experiment (if you want Seaman as an anime girl)
Quantum Redshift (if you enjoy futuristic racing)
Silent Scope Complete (if you enjoyed the arcade games)
ToeJam & Earl III: Mission to Earth (if you are on drugs)

Check 'em out on GiantBomb or something if they sound interesting. I'm too lazy tonight for links and pictures and such.

[TEKTORO]

I always loved Dead or Alive Volleyball and never considered myself a perv but that's because I came across such material at a very young age. I happen to value the package for its great sim aspects, chill soundtracks, casual gameplay. It's not for everyone but it's a perfect game for relaxing, the over the top sexual aspects can either add or detract from the experience depending on your views of how the eye candy is presented.

I really enjoy the social aspects with the gift giving, volleyball is really good too. I forget which version is better between the Xbox & 369.

[Exhuminator]

I'm a pervert and I love pervert games. No judging here man.

[ElkinFencer10]

I'm a pervert and I love pervert games. No judging here man.

Hear, hear! If we can't enjoy our socially questionable fetishes in video games, then where can we enjoy them?

[Xeogred]

Guys that knows what's up. Titties. I'm living that single man cave life style so I don't need anymore particular material or anything, but I do want DOA Xtreme Beach Volleyball for the novelty.

Was never a huge DOA fan in general though, but the Xbox game was the one I had the most fun with back in the day by far. So I'd definitely like to pickup that Ultimate version sometime.

[Exhuminator]

I've got Dead or Alive Ultimate and it's pretty damn great. You get the first two games with improved graphics and lots of extra content. Dead or Alive 3 is a fantastic Xbox exclusive fighter. If you buy it make it this version:

IIRC it includes the the extra costumes, a time attack mode and a new CG introduction that original North American release didn't have. Even if I'm wrong and it doesn't, you're still getting much better cover art than the original.

[Xeogred]

Wait, I guess this is a completely different game?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_or_Alive_Ultimate

"It is a collection of the two previous games in the series Dead or Alive and Dead or Alive 2. It marks the only game in the series to date to be a compilation. It introduced new features, online play, and various unlockables."

And basically what you said there yourself, I was assuming this Ultimate collection was the final release of 3 haha. Had no idea what the differences were.

[Exhuminator]

Yes, Dead or Alive Ultimate includes Dead or Alive 1 & 2 with improved graphics and new content. Dead or Alive 3 is not included in that package.