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Ewberdude · 07-08-2005, 10:12 PM

the load times alone should seal your decision to go with the Xbox version.

It's that big a difference.

-Noah

hyacinth1 · 07-09-2005, 11:42 AM

The grass textures look better in the ps2 version, but the players are better detailed in the xbox version. This is nitpicking but the grass in the xbox version still looks too 'unwatered' to me and stuff like that bugs me. Slowdown is there on the ps2 version but not a game killer, only happens to me maybe 1 out of 4 games and lasts for a play or two. If you want to compare how the xbox version looks like and you have it on ps2, you can play the tutorial movies since most of them use the xbox version as the film. Impact Player tutorial is all Xbox graphics I believe.

You should be happy with either version.

RoyalBoyle78 · 07-09-2005, 11:46 AM

I have the Xbox version and the load times are, wait there are no load times, cause the game loads so fast it's not even an issue, the game runs so smooth this year too, I haven't seen "ANY" slow down what so ever in my game, and I think the graphics just look so damn clean this year, It's nice. like I said I can't stress how good it feel's that the load times are beyond fast.

Gman · 07-09-2005, 01:45 PM

I was in the same situation. I have the Xbox version reserved and paid off at EB, but I was able to snag a PS2 copy at Target this past Thursday. I haven't played NCAA on the PS2 since 2002, so I didn't know what to expect. I actually broke down and opened it and I don't regret my decision. This game is vastly improved. The grass textures are MUCH better on the PS2 and I didn't even notice the load times. Additionally, the colors seem richer than the NCAA's of the past on Xbox. With that said, I'm still picking up the Xbox version this Tuesday and will probably keep it because of the unlimited saves and hopefully better overall crispness and player detail everyone else has been describing. Meanwhile, I have been playing this game non-stop and will most likely trade the PS2 version in to finish my pre-order of Madden for the Xbox. The way I see it, I have the best of both worlds right now, as I get to enjoy this great game while still waiting for the version I originally wanted. I didn't buy the PS2 version just to look at the box. I say open it and enjoy until Tuesday.

RoyalBoyle78 · 07-09-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gman


	I was in the same situation. I have the Xbox version reserved and paid off at EB, but I was able to snag a PS2 copy at Target this past Thursday. I haven't played NCAA on the PS2 since 2002, so I didn't know what to expect. I actually broke down and opened it and I don't regret my decision. This game is vastly improved. The grass textures are MUCH better on the PS2 and I didn't even notice the load times. Additionally, the colors seem richer than the NCAA's of the past on Xbox. With that said, I'm still picking up the Xbox version this Tuesday and will probably keep it because of the unlimited saves and hopefully better overall crispness and player detail everyone else has been describing. Meanwhile, I have been playing this game non-stop and will most likely trade the PS2 version in to finish my pre-order of Madden for the Xbox. The way I see it, I have the best of both worlds right now, as I get to enjoy this great game while still waiting for the version I originally wanted. I didn't buy the PS2 version just to look at the box. I say open it and enjoy until Tuesday.

you said "I didn't even notice the load times"....lol....trust me you will notice it's like night and day.

Gman · 07-09-2005, 02:43 PM

The PS2 seems to load up in under 10 seconds from the start. Like I said, I'm an Xbox guy but the load times on the PS2 are a non factor IMO.

cooldude · 07-09-2005, 04:52 PM

I'd wait for the XBox version.

blackceasar · 07-09-2005, 05:15 PM

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	LOL with the Thread Nazis around, people are now apologizing in advance for starting threads. Ever read the book 1984, where those little kids would turn their own parents in to the Thought Police if they said something against the government in the privacy of their own homes? LOL that's what this is like with all these douches (not mods mind you) running around scolding you for opening threads. BTW I apologize in advance if I offended anyone, please don't turn me in to the Thread Police!

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @ "Thread Nazis" lol.. man can I use that term? lol

07-08-2005, 10:12 PM	#9
Ewberdude Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Dec 2002	Re: Should I open the PS2 or wait for the Xbox the load times alone should seal your decision to go with the Xbox version. It's that big a difference. -Noah

07-09-2005, 11:42 AM	#10
hyacinth1 MVP OVR: 6 Join Date: Aug 2003	Re: Should I open the PS2 or wait for the Xbox The grass textures look better in the ps2 version, but the players are better detailed in the xbox version. This is nitpicking but the grass in the xbox version still looks too 'unwatered' to me and stuff like that bugs me. Slowdown is there on the ps2 version but not a game killer, only happens to me maybe 1 out of 4 games and lasts for a play or two. If you want to compare how the xbox version looks like and you have it on ps2, you can play the tutorial movies since most of them use the xbox version as the film. Impact Player tutorial is all Xbox graphics I believe. You should be happy with either version. Last edited by hyacinth1; 07-09-2005 at 11:45 AM.

07-09-2005, 11:46 AM	#11
RoyalBoyle78 Aka."Footballforever" OVR: 46 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Yonkers N.Y. Posts: 23,942	Re: Should I open the PS2 or wait for the Xbox I have the Xbox version and the load times are, wait there are no load times, cause the game loads so fast it's not even an issue, the game runs so smooth this year too, I haven't seen "ANY" slow down what so ever in my game, and I think the graphics just look so damn clean this year, It's nice. like I said I can't stress how good it feel's that the load times are beyond fast. __________________ N.Y Mets N.Y Giants N.Y Knicks N.Y Islanders Miami Hurricanes Twitter - @RoyalBoyle78 XBOX LIVE - Royalboyle78 PSN - RoyalBoyle78

07-09-2005, 01:45 PM	#12
Gman Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naperville, IL	Re: Should I open the PS2 or wait for the Xbox I was in the same situation. I have the Xbox version reserved and paid off at EB, but I was able to snag a PS2 copy at Target this past Thursday. I haven't played NCAA on the PS2 since 2002, so I didn't know what to expect. I actually broke down and opened it and I don't regret my decision. This game is vastly improved. The grass textures are MUCH better on the PS2 and I didn't even notice the load times. Additionally, the colors seem richer than the NCAA's of the past on Xbox. With that said, I'm still picking up the Xbox version this Tuesday and will probably keep it because of the unlimited saves and hopefully better overall crispness and player detail everyone else has been describing. Meanwhile, I have been playing this game non-stop and will most likely trade the PS2 version in to finish my pre-order of Madden for the Xbox. The way I see it, I have the best of both worlds right now, as I get to enjoy this great game while still waiting for the version I originally wanted. I didn't buy the PS2 version just to look at the box. I say open it and enjoy until Tuesday.

07-09-2005, 02:43 PM	#14
Gman Rookie OVR: 5 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naperville, IL	Re: Should I open the PS2 or wait for the Xbox The PS2 seems to load up in under 10 seconds from the start. Like I said, I'm an Xbox guy but the load times on the PS2 are a non factor IMO.

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07-09-2005, 04:52 PM	#15
cooldude Please don't go. OVR: 15 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: One of The World's Leaders in Crude Oil: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,091	Re: Should I open the PS2 or wait for the Xbox I'd wait for the XBox version.

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