Abombz!! Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Ok, To anyone that has both th GC and PS2 versions which Plays better. I could care less about the special character, and I know the GC version has better graphics than the PS2. If you have an arcade stick they all play the same. The only differances are the special charicters and the Graphics. Here is my Breakdown 1.)PS2 Good but has slowdown occasionally and IMO Heihachi is a waste 2.)GCN Great. Much faster loading,better graphics, 480 P rog Scan,Link is a better charicter 3.)XBOX Great,Fast loading,best graphics,5.1 Digital Sound,480P and 720P,Spawn is a great charicter. I say buy the Cube or Xbox versions. The thing that sucks about the Cube version is that if you want to use a stick you have to buy one since none of the controller adapters let you use digital sticks on the cube. Only Dual Shock2 Pads. Tight, Thank MMX, I'll get the GC version and see if I can get used to that controler for fighting games. I don't have and won't buy a X-box so that version is not a option Don't worry about it.... Namco made the button placement custom fit for the GC so you won't have much trouble playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Ok, To anyone that has both th GC and PS2 versions which Plays better. I could care less about the special character, and I know the GC version has better graphics than the PS2. The PS2 has some terrible loading times in weapon master mode. There is some slowdown. And like MMX said Heihachi is just a waste. It doesn't feel right at all. Necrid is a waste too but he is in all versions. The only real advantge the PS2 has over the GC, is the controller. No one will be able to convince me that the GC contoller is good for this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 Ok, To anyone that has both th GC and PS2 versions which Plays better. I could care less about the special character, and I know the GC version has better graphics than the PS2. The PS2 has some terrible loading times in weapon master mode. There is some slowdown. And like MMX said Heihachi is just a waste. It doesn't feel right at all. Necrid is a waste too but he is in all versions. The only real advantge the PS2 has over the GC, is the controller. No one will be able to convince me that the GC contoller is good for this game. Well... this isn't a 2D fighter.... 3D fighter usually don't require much Dpad work. I guess the solution would be to go out, fetch the SC2 GC demo disk and give it a spin yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeszekely Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 If you have an Xbox, get the Xbox version. I don't want to hear this "The Xbox controller sucks" because the Controller S doesn't. Maybe the big one, but I've logged 20 hours in on the Xbox version with a controller S, and it's smooth like butter. The Gamecube version looses out because the controller sucks. I played the Cube version at work a lot, and it in no way shape or form works for SCII, unless you really like the big A button a lot, or you can play with the analog stick because the D-pad is just poorly sized and poorly placed. Still, get the Gamecube version if you don't have an Xbox. The only reason to get SCII for PS2 is if it's all you got. You need another videogame to play just to keep entertained during the ridiculous load times. As far as the exclusive characters go, yes, Heihachi is a waste, but I've got to tell you, I'm not thrilled with Spawn, either. I haven't played as Link, but let's face it... most of the single-player game is going to be in the Weapon Master mode, and you're going to use your favorite/best character(s) in WM mode. I kinda doubt that Heihachi, Spawn, or Link make that list. For me, it's Yunsung, Kilik, Maxi, and Talim. For those of you saying that you're going to skip SCII and just replay SC on your Dreamcasts, knock yourselves out, but I think you're doing youselves a disservice. Yeah, Soul Calibur was a groundbreaking game that was ahead of it's time. And yes, Soul Calibur II is not so groundbreaking. Does that mean that SCII is inferior to the original? Hardly. It just shows how far games have come since the Dreamcast launch. Soul Calibur II doesn't blow me away the way the original did because there are a ton of great-looking, great playing games around today. Soul Calibur was simply the best-looking game on a console period when it came out, and the deepest fighting game for it's time. SCII might not be as groundbreaking, but it still improved over the original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 If you have an Xbox, get the Xbox version. I don't want to hear this "The Xbox controller sucks" because the Controller S doesn't. Nope, the S controller is way better than the OG. Maybe the big one, but I've logged 20 hours in on the Xbox version with a controller S, and it's smooth like butter. The Gamecube version looses out because the controller sucks. I played the Cube version at work a lot, and it in no way shape or form works for SCII, unless you really like the big A button a lot, or you can play with the analog stick because the D-pad is just poorly sized and poorly placed. Still, get the Gamecube version if you don't have an Xbox. The only reason to get SCII for PS2 is if it's all you got. You need another videogame to play just to keep entertained during the ridiculous load times. Some people just like to whine. I seriously have no problems whatsoever on the gamecube controller. I've been dealing with all kinds of different controllers over the years being a fighting game fanatic and I honestly have no problem with it. In fact, on the GC controller its EASIER to do K + A moves. The only real problem with it is the B + G .. and that's just a throw... so boohoo. I've been playing on my AirFlo controller for a while because of its bigger cross pad and I played on a vanilla GC controller the other night and I could still pull off every move flawlessly. As far as the exclusive characters go, yes, Heihachi is a waste, but I've got to tell you, I'm not thrilled with Spawn, either. I haven't played as Link, but let's face it... most of the single-player game is going to be in the Weapon Master mode, and you're going to use your favorite/best character(s) in WM mode. I kinda doubt that Heihachi, Spawn, or Link make that list. For me, it's Yunsung, Kilik, Maxi, and Talim. And we know Single Player is the thing now... For those of you saying that you're going to skip SCII and just replay SC on your Dreamcasts, knock yourselves out, but I think you're doing youselves a disservice. Yeah, Soul Calibur was a groundbreaking game that was ahead of it's time. And yes, Soul Calibur II is not so groundbreaking. Does that mean that SCII is inferior to the original? Hardly. It just shows how far games have come since the Dreamcast launch. Soul Calibur II doesn't blow me away the way the original did because there are a ton of great-looking, great playing games around today. Soul Calibur was simply the best-looking game on a console period when it came out, and the deepest fighting game for it's time. SCII might not be as groundbreaking, but it still improved over the original. Hear hear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efisher Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 The Gamecube version looses out because the controller sucks. I'm sorry but the Gamecube controller does just fine with Soul Calibur 2 (I have all three versions). I've already finished finding everything in the Cube version of the game (16hours... whew) and didn't have any trouble with any moves with the Cube controller. The S controller d-pad imho, is not well made for fighters, especially ones that require diagonal motions (do a fireball motion in Capcom Vs. SNK 2 with it and you'll know what I mean). Also the buttons on the S controller are a little stiff so you have to push down on them with a little force. If I had my choice I would of put the old XBox "Chunky" controller d-pad on the S controller, because it's looser and it gives you a little better diagonal motion. Right now the only good controller for SC2 is the dual shock 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 I don't know why people rail on the PS2's loading times so much, it's hardly a big deal and not worth pissing and moaning about, it just means you have more time to take another sip or eat another Cheeze-it before the next fight. Though the slow downs do get on my nerve a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 lol mikeszekely likes n00b chars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted August 31, 2003 Share Posted August 31, 2003 No one will be able to convince me that the GC contoller is good for this game. Sure the GC controller is good for fighting games. Just as long as you have real small hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I don't know why people rail on the PS2's loading times so much, it's hardly a big deal and not worth pissing and moaning about, it just means you have more time to take another sip or eat another Cheeze-it before the next fight. Though the slow downs do get on my nerve a little. LOL... you eat while you play? My biggest pet peeve is having greasy controllers. I hate when they get sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 LOL... you eat while you play? My biggest pet peeve is having greasy controllers. I hate when they get sticky. Yeah sometimes I'm eating something while I'm playing, if it's snack food I always have a damp paper towel around, I hate greasy controlers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 No one will be able to convince me that the GC contoller is good for this game. Sure the GC controller is good for fighting games. Just as long as you have real small hands. ... or smart/skilled enough to remember where you bound your own buttons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 LOL... you eat while you play? My biggest pet peeve is having greasy controllers. I hate when they get sticky. Yeah sometimes I'm eating something while I'm playing, if it's snack food I always have a damp paper towel around, I hate greasy controlers too. Ah! Ok. Ppl used to call me the controller tyrant because I would always go beserk when they got my DC pad full of chinese food and stuff. <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Ah! Ok. Ppl used to call me the controller tyrant because I would always go beserk when they got my DC pad full of chinese food and stuff. Yeah I'm kind of neurotic about my conrolers too, I used to go off on my brother over the way he wraped the cord around the controler. I always end up cleaning it every other week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Ah! Ok. Ppl used to call me the controller tyrant because I would always go beserk when they got my DC pad full of chinese food and stuff. Yeah I'm kind of neurotic about my conrolers too, I used to go off on my brother over the way he wraped the cord around the controler. I always end up cleaning it every other week or so. LOL! I also hate when ppl wrap the cords around the controllers. <_< That... and how they simply drop the controllers on the floor out of nowhere when they are tired of playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohsho Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I hate that, I'm walking along and just about trip over them. What I really hate is sweaty controllers. I get passed a controller and its all sweaty. I would have to take a couple of mins to dry off the controller and in that time get my butt kicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 (edited) I've only played GC, but I think the controller's fine. If anything, I don't like the thumbstick. (It's in the "too sensitive along one axis" category---down requires STRAIGHT down 180, but downleft and downright go from like 95-175, and 185-265) At least for me, but I've always had problems with straight down in SC games. I'm considering getting a US version again, for I really like collecting weapons and reading the descriptions--but I can't do that with the JP version. (Also an english movelist would help a lot) Might as well post my fave/best characters: Seung Mina, Nightmare, Xinghua, Sophitia, Mitsurugi, Ivy. In about that order. (First 3 used WAY more often than the others). Hwang's my overall fave, but he's not here... Edited September 1, 2003 by David Hingtgen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Lets see... my top characters are - Mitsurugi Ivy Seung Mina Kilik Nightmare Astaroth Sophitia Taki As for the rest; I'm pretty good with them too... but the above characters I absolutely OWN with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druna Skass Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Lets see... my top characters are -Mitsurugi Ivy Seung Mina Kilik Nightmare Astaroth Sophitia Taki As for the rest; I'm pretty good with them too... but the above characters I absolutely OWN with. Top character Nightmare/Siegfried, people hated me at the local arcade I'd go to between classes. Used to kick royal ass, but now need to build my skills back up... Sophitia Cervantes Seug Mina Mitsurugi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abombz!! Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 (edited) I hate that, I'm walking along and just about trip over them. What I really hate is sweaty controllers. I get passed a controller and its all sweaty. I would have to take a couple of mins to dry off the controller and in that time get my butt kicked. Yeah!! Thats why I love my Wavebird so much... not more controller tripping for me. My favorite character are Seung Mina and Taki. I play well with Ivy too. Average with Sophitia and Xinghua(sp). I wish they had put net play in the game. While I hate multiplayer games, its hard to find someone who is willing to play Soul Calibur. Most of the fighting game players I know, after being beaten once on SC would ask me to play Tekken or DOA instead. <_< Edited September 1, 2003 by Abombz!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Jenius Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 I wish they had a 'tekken force' mode... or a 4 player brawl... or both.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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