Can you convince me to buy a Xbox 360?

[REPO Man]

Keep in mind:
-I am only interested in the exclusives that make the system worth getting. If I can buy or download something for Wii or PS3, than I probably wouldn't want to do so for the 360.
-I have no interest in paying for/downloading old games that I can play on their original system, find on a retro compilation disc, or emulate reasonably easily.
-I have no interest in RPGs.
-I do not have many friends with 360s, and probably wouldn't want to pay an annual fee to play with those who do.

So, should I buy one?

A) The 360 has Prey, Quake 4, Shadowrun, The Scene-It games, Amped 3, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts (and you can get the N64 version, which you can't get on the Wii), Bullet Witch, Culdcept Saga, DOA series, the Halo series (well, DUH!), Kameo, Lips (a karaoke game), Ninja Gaiden II, Perfect Dark Zero, and countless others listed HERE.
B) It's still got PLENTY of gr8 games on the XBLA.
C) There's still PLENTY of gr8 non-RPG's
D) Well, some games support multiplayer with XBL Silver, but only with the games that also have Windows Vista ports, like Shadowrun. And you don't need to know anyone with an Xbox 360. I mean, when I played online a few times, I just went on there and played with random people... until my trial Gold account ran out.

And another thing about the Xbox 360 that's good (if you're an American):

IT'S AMERICAN MADE!!!!

So support the US economy. BUY AMERICAN!!!

[Snickerd00dle]

i wish the saying built ford tough could apply to the 360, but sad to say thats not so, nintendo makes the toughest systems still, oh well, heres to throwing an n64 out a three story building and playing Ogre Battle on it ten minutes later

[dsheinem]

The 360 has Prey, Quake 4, Shadowrun, The Scene-It games, Amped 3, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts (and you can get the N64 version, which you can't get on the Wii), Bullet Witch, Culdcept Saga, DOA series, the Halo series (well, DUH!), Kameo, Lips (a karaoke game), Ninja Gaiden II, Perfect Dark Zero, and countless others listed HERE.

Although many of these that you mention are also available for the PC, that Wikipedia list is handy. At this point, though, there's just not enough there for me to justify buying the console. Maybe when it can be had for under $100 in another year or so...

And another thing about the Xbox 360 that's good (if you're an American):

IT'S AMERICAN MADE!!!!

So support the US economy. BUY AMERICAN!!!

Ha! This doesn't persuade me in the least, but made me chuckle!

[racketboy]

Keep in mind:
-I am only interested in the exclusives that make the system worth getting. If I can buy or download something for Wii or PS3, than I probably wouldn't want to do so for the 360.
-I have no interest in paying for/downloading old games that I can play on their original system, find on a retro compilation disc, or emulate reasonably easily.
-I have no interest in RPGs.
-I do not have many friends with 360s, and probably wouldn't want to pay an annual fee to play with those who do.

So, should I buy one?

A) The 360 has Prey, Quake 4, Shadowrun, The Scene-It games, Amped 3, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts (and you can get the N64 version, which you can't get on the Wii), Bullet Witch, Culdcept Saga, DOA series, the Halo series (well, DUH!), Kameo, Lips (a karaoke game), Ninja Gaiden II, Perfect Dark Zero, and countless others listed HERE.
B) It's still got PLENTY of gr8 games on the XBLA.
C) There's still PLENTY of gr8 non-RPG's
D) Well, some games support multiplayer with XBL Silver, but only with the games that also have Windows Vista ports, like Shadowrun. And you don't need to know anyone with an Xbox 360. I mean, when I played online a few times, I just went on there and played with random people... until my trial Gold account ran out.

And another thing about the Xbox 360 that's good (if you're an American):

IT'S AMERICAN MADE!!!!

So support the US economy. BUY AMERICAN!!!

It might be designed in the US and the proceeds go to a US company, but the manufacturing is not done in the US.

[gradualmeltdown]

i actually think Xbox 360 is awesome, but this guy wouldn't like it considering his post.

[RemyC]

I haven't picked up a 360. Im waiting to see how Sonic Unleashed turns out. If it goes the way of Sonic Adventure...Im probably grabbing a ps3

[corn619]

Keep in mind:
-I am only interested in the exclusives that make the system worth getting. If I can buy or download something for Wii or PS3, than I probably wouldn't want to do so for the 360.
-I have no interest in paying for/downloading old games that I can play on their original system, find on a retro compilation disc, or emulate reasonably easily.
-I have no interest in RPGs.
-I do not have many friends with 360s, and probably wouldn't want to pay an annual fee to play with those who do.

So, should I buy one?

A) The 360 has Prey, Quake 4, Shadowrun, The Scene-It games, Amped 3, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts (and you can get the N64 version, which you can't get on the Wii), Bullet Witch, Culdcept Saga, DOA series, the Halo series (well, DUH!), Kameo, Lips (a karaoke game), Ninja Gaiden II, Perfect Dark Zero, and countless others listed HERE.
B) It's still got PLENTY of gr8 games on the XBLA.
C) There's still PLENTY of gr8 non-RPG's
D) Well, some games support multiplayer with XBL Silver, but only with the games that also have Windows Vista ports, like Shadowrun. And you don't need to know anyone with an Xbox 360. I mean, when I played online a few times, I just went on there and played with random people... until my trial Gold account ran out.

And another thing about the Xbox 360 that's good (if you're an American):

IT'S AMERICAN MADE!!!!

So support the US economy. BUY AMERICAN!!!

It might be designed in the US and the proceeds go to a US company, but the manufacturing is not done in the US.

Support the Chinese economy!

[Snickerd00dle]

support chinese democracy in stores now...ouch

[Ack]

Actually, the Xbox has generally been manufactured in Mexico...

[RadarScope1]

Well, I love my 360 and I have since the day I got it in September of last year. I've had a great time, and I didn't need XBL Gold to feel that way. I have gold now but don't even do much mp gaming. The best thing I have going now thanks to gold is the Netflix subscription. I was already a NF and a Gold subscriber, so the latest system update basically just game me a set-top NF box for free (the Roku box is $100 so I consider it a pretty good value-added proposition).

Anyway, you asked about games. If you're truly looking to be persuaded by exclusives and you already have a ps3 there may not be much of a reason (or fewer than there used to be with games like Oblivion and Bioshock now on PS3). That said, here's what I consider to be a good slate of titles:

The Orange Box (a non-gimped version) or Portal: Still Alive if you don't want HL2
Dead Rising
Pac-Man CE (fucking stellar and am not joking in the least)
N+
Crackdown
Shooters like Gears, Halo, Left 4 Dead (not a huge shooter fan myself but I do dig Half-Life games)
Rez HD and Ikaruga if you have a hi-def set
Braid
Castle Crashers (buggy online but I think it's OK for 1p; patch is in cert right now)
Turn 10 is said to be doing the next PGR game which is intriguing to me but could be a dud

Other aspects that might appeal include: Xbox 1 BC if you missed out on any of those titles, the new XNA community games and a better mix of all types of DL games than either PSN or VC (though those certainly have their strengths), and a far far greater selection of used games when you head to places like GameStop, if you shop there for used games. This is key for me, as I usually only buy used. Last gen I decided to get a PS2 because it was the most popular system and the used selection dwarfed what was available for the GC or XB. This gen, the 360 is the new PS2 in that regard.

All in all probably not much need for one if you have a PS3. But I would personally disagree with those who think it's shit. It's a good box IMO.