coll hoops for original xbox

[cuevad1]

was there anything close to ch2k8 for the original xbox

[stlstudios189]

The 360 version is better but, CH2k7 was the last original xbox version I believe. It's a great game.

[cuevad1]

thanks i will check it out, does the 360 still suffer from red ring failure or has it gotten better

[krildog]

Quote: Originally Posted by cuevad1

thanks i will check it out, does the 360 still suffer from red ring failure or has it gotten better

It's a lot better since the introduction of the Elite and chipset revisions. You get a 3 year warranty against RROD as well.

[stlstudios189]

yeah the 360's are a lot better.

[cuevad1]

thanks

[Cardot]

Quote: Originally Posted by cuevad1

was there anything close to ch2k8 for the original xbox

I had all the versions up to 2K6 on the old system. I enjoyed then all (2K3 was a little rough thought).

After playing 2K8, the old gen graphics are pretty out-dated. But if you can get used to visuals, I think you could have a good time.

The selection sunday show...(my favorite video game feature ever) premiered in 2K6 (I think). So either 2K6 or 2K7 would be good options.

[Spanky]

I've owned every version since 2k3, which was extremely rough around the edges and the last "subpar'' effort in the series. The series made a spectacular leap with 2k4, maybe the biggest one-year improvement in any sports game.

You can't go wrong with any XBox version from 2k4 to 2k7. I agree with the poster who suggested getting a version that has the NCAA tourney selection show, a fantastic feature. Can't remember when that started. Someone said 2k6.

I still have 2k8 for the 360 and the depth of this title is just stunning. It really is timeless, especially with updated rosters and the ability to customize your schedule, which is one of my favorite features in a sports game.

[Cardot]

Quote: Originally Posted by Spanky

I've owned every version since 2k3, which was extremely rough around the edges and the last "subpar'' effort in the series.

I'll give 2K3 credit that it was a good first effort. It was the first game to have all 300+ D1 schools which was very cool (and put March Madness to shame). But there were no sliders and limited options. Missed layups were frustrating and I think this game had the jump steal bug.

2K4 was a nice improvement. I really enjoyed this version.

2K5 added a lot more momentum. Not sure if this one or 2K4 had the "Alphabet" bug where I think the conference tournament seedings where sometimes determined alphabetically instead of by the standings?? (my memory might be failing me on this one).

2k6 added the selection show.

2K7 was the one I didn't get. From what I read, it seemed pretty similiar to 2K6 (since they were also developing 2K7 for next gen). Although I think they fixed a few things like a stat glitch in 2k6 where a player would suddenly get credited with 10 missed FG's.

But yeah, great series. CHoops is probably my favorite sports franchise, and that is saying something as I am not really a big college hoops fan 11 months out of the year.

[Spanky]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cardot

CHoops is probably my favorite sports franchise, and that is saying something as I am not really a big college hoops fan 11 months out of the year.

That is the ultimate indicator of how well a development team does its job, when it can attract buyers who aren't hardcore fans of the sport.

I'm also not a huge college hoops fan, but love the tournament.

Similarly, I don't follow soccer at all and only watch the World Cup -- and even that, only casually. But I love FIFA 09, really addictive game.

Conversely, I love the NFL but until this year hadn't played that crappy Madden next-gen.