I need some feedback/opinions on possible game purchases...

Hey all! Well, I'm kinda caught between two crucial options to pursue this coming holiday season.

I'll be returning to the U.S. a few days before Christmas and I'd like to know what you think about my possible choices for game purchases.

Choice No. #1:

I can get the King of Fighters 2000 and King of Fighters 2001, and Ikaruga for my Dreamcast, which I've been supporting for the past 3 years (I had to buy a new one last year because my old one died on me <img src="graemlins/crying.gif" border="0" alt="[Crying]" /> ).

Or...

Choice No. #2

With my current gaming interests, I could be more inclined to purchase an X-Box with a few games (no Live though, not enough cash and time to spend hooking it up) and a new TV to go with it.

I'm really looking at my options right now.

For Choice No. #1 there's the following advantage for me:

I get to complete my KOF collection and fulfill the last wishes of my beloved DC for a few more months by playing it's latest (and last) games as much as I can.

For Choice No. #2:

I get to finally enter into the "Next-Gen" console craze and check out the latest and most highly-recommended games for a new console that I haven't tried out before (the Gamecube will have it's chance VERY soon...so don't worry).

And to Devil_Gans (and anyone else who's a staunch supporter of the PS2) if the question does come up...

I'll be honest with you: The Playstation 2 is a very good Next-Gen console, but I'm just not interested in a few of the "must have/play" games that it has. I have different preferences, and right now I'm leaning towards the X-Box, but I do respect and admire Sony's little machine. <img src="graemlins/mrt2.gif" border="0" alt="[Mr T]" />

Oh yeah: I HAVE played the PS2 quite few times with some of my friends, so I've seen first-hand what to expect.

No offense to anyone though; it's just my opinion.

Thanks for any feedback you can give me! <img src="graemlins/tickled.gif" border="0" alt="[Tickled]" /> <img src="graemlins/multi.gif" border="0" alt="[Multi Color Bouncey]" />

Get Ikaruga and an xbox

I say go for the KOF games and Ikaruga while you can. The X-Box and it's "great" games will be around for a while longer, but you never know when or if you'll be able to find thode DC games for a decent price again (or if you'll ever find it again at all).

Maybe by the time you're ready to buy an X-Box, they'll drop the price again and leave the 2 pack in games?

Either way you go, I hope you enjoy your games.

good for option 1 - complete the collection

if option 2 was a gamecube + metroid prime plus ikaruga i would say go for that

i bought an X-box and so far i am not impressed

mame is pretty good though

I'd say grab an XBox, and instead of getting a TV, buy XBox Live and Ikaruga for DC.

Get an XBOX.

There are so many great games coming out for the XBOX, it's almost a crime I won't have the time to enjoy them all!

Quality over quantity seems to be Microsoft's mantra and I for one am extremely pleased!

Splinter Cell, Panzer ORTA, Steel Battalion, XBOX LIVE, HOTD III, Blinx, Shenmue II, and so much more! HELP ME!!!

Thanks again guys; I really appreciate it! <img src="graemlins/mrt2.gif" border="0" alt="[Mr T]" />

Get an XBOX. Losta great games on the way!

Get Ikaruga and the rest of your KoF games and grab an X-Box instead of the TV...