Theslammer
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Super NES (1991)
Sega Dreamcast (1999)
Playstation Portable (2005)
Microsoft Xbox 360 (2005)
Sony Playstation 4 (2013)
Original huge controller:
From the pre-orders, long lines on launch day, surprise Christmas presents, and anticipation for new technology, console/handheld launches can be some of the most times as a gamer.
Some launches produce classic games. Some launches produce a lot of good games. Some launches, you look back and think, "There really wasn't much, was there?" I've put together the launches at the bottom of the post for the US, Europe and Asia.
My experience:
Man, back in the day, I used to rag on this launch just because I was a wee teenager and into that fanboy stuff, but it was legitimately a good launch. Considering Xbox had no brand recognition, my instincts would say it really needed a great launch and something like Halo to make a big splash. On the other hand, the PS1's launch wasn't that varied or impressive yet the Playstation brand became a monster.
But that may have had more going for it as far as timing (launched before the N64) and price ($100 cheaper than a Saturn). Still, it didn't really explode until later, but with competition not being strong, I think it could get away with it more than Microsoft could, so perhaps with the GC's launch nearby and the PS2 having already been released, it really did need a launch like this.
I received an Xbox as a surprise gift in Christmas 2002, with Jet Set Radio Future as the game that came with it. You know, I never got into the Xbox as much, and my brother and I eventually traded my Xbox for his PS2. Overall, it was a good trade for both of us as he really got into the online sphere, and we played a lot on Xbox Connect before Xbox Live became a thing.
Super NES (1991)
Sega Dreamcast (1999)
Playstation Portable (2005)
Microsoft Xbox 360 (2005)
Sony Playstation 4 (2013)
Original huge controller:
From the pre-orders, long lines on launch day, surprise Christmas presents, and anticipation for new technology, console/handheld launches can be some of the most times as a gamer.
Some launches produce classic games. Some launches produce a lot of good games. Some launches, you look back and think, "There really wasn't much, was there?" I've put together the launches at the bottom of the post for the US, Europe and Asia.
My experience:
Man, back in the day, I used to rag on this launch just because I was a wee teenager and into that fanboy stuff, but it was legitimately a good launch. Considering Xbox had no brand recognition, my instincts would say it really needed a great launch and something like Halo to make a big splash. On the other hand, the PS1's launch wasn't that varied or impressive yet the Playstation brand became a monster.
But that may have had more going for it as far as timing (launched before the N64) and price ($100 cheaper than a Saturn). Still, it didn't really explode until later, but with competition not being strong, I think it could get away with it more than Microsoft could, so perhaps with the GC's launch nearby and the PS2 having already been released, it really did need a launch like this.
I received an Xbox as a surprise gift in Christmas 2002, with Jet Set Radio Future as the game that came with it. You know, I never got into the Xbox as much, and my brother and I eventually traded my Xbox for his PS2. Overall, it was a good trade for both of us as he really got into the online sphere, and we played a lot on Xbox Connect before Xbox Live became a thing.
4x4 EVO 2
AirForce Delta Storm
Arctic Thunder
Cel Damage
Dark Summit
Dead or Alive 3
Fuzion Frenzy
Halo: Combat Evolved
Mad Dash Racing
Madden NFL 2002
NASCAR Heat 2002
NASCAR Thunder 2002
NFL Fever 2002
NHL Hitz 20-02
Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee
Project Gotham Racing
Shrek
Test Drive Off-Road Wide Open
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x
TransWorld Surf
but Ninja Gaiden alone forced me to purchase the system. What an experience!