Which 6th gen console(s) did you prefer for multiplayer games?

Between the PS2, XBOX, and GameCube, which system did you like better for multiplayer?

For me, between the GameCube and PS2, I'm going to pick GameCube. I always thought it was annoying to buy extra attachments for extra controller ports (then again, this comes from someone who played more Nintendo consoles than Sony consoles, but still) and for games like TimeSplitters 2, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mario Kart Double Dash, and Naruto: Clash of Ninja 2, it's really efficient.

Not saying the PS2 didn't have great multiplayer, but the multitap always turned me off.

Xbox--NO CONTEST. The best local and online multiplayer by far. You could even do both at the same time.

Xbox, easily. I used to go to 12-16 player Halo LAN parties with my friends, and then when Xbox Live came out, there was PGR2, Crimson Skies, Mech Assault, and of course, Halo 2.

Gamecube had the best couch co-op for me. PS2 only had two controller ports without multitap and I was never into online back then, so Xbox didn't get much multiplayer time except for Halo CE competetive matches with friends.

Gamecube - Smash Bros and Mario Kart - still actively playing them today with friends.

I will go with Playstation 2. Xbox really took off with on-line multiplayer, but I personally prefer PS2.

If you are talking about online multiplayer then Xbox obviously, but Gamecube otherwise because of Super Smash Bros Melee.

Xbox for Halo games, PS2 for fighting games

It's between Dreamcast and XBox, because of SegaNET and XBox Live. Gamecube and PS2 aren't even in the competition, especially PS2 since not only did it not have an online network, but it also only had 2 controller ports for local multiplayer while every other system that generation had 4.

I say it's a tie between both Dreamcast and XBox. I played a crapload of Halo 2 on XBox Live, but I also played a crapload of Quake III arena and Unreal Tournament on SegaNET.

Gamecube - Smash Bros and Mario Kart - still actively playing them today with friends.

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Oddly the Gamecube is the most interesting online, but overall it's the Xbox I side with, with the Dead or Alive Ultimate spectate feature it really shut the game down w/that one.

I never bought an xbox so I played on PS2. I only played Socom when it came to multiplaying, so the PS2 was the right choice for me.

I loved the multiplayer games on PS2, as well as the Xbox.

For local Gamecube > Dreamcast > PS2 > Xbox For network Xbox > PS2 > Dreamcast > Gamecubefamicommander

PS2 better than XBox for local multiplayer? The PS2 only has 2 controller ports. It's really only good for 1-on-1 stuff, like fighting games.

And how is the PS2 better than Dreamcast for network? Dreamcast had SegaNET, which easily trumps anything online PS2 had going.

[QUOTE="famicommander"]For local Gamecube > Dreamcast > PS2 > Xbox For network Xbox > PS2 > Dreamcast > GamecubeEmerald_Warrior

PS2 better than XBox for local multiplayer? The PS2 only has 2 controller ports. It's really only good for 1-on-1 stuff, like fighting games.

And how is the PS2 better than Dreamcast for network? Dreamcast had SegaNET, which easily trumps anything online PS2 had going.

Gamecube for sure. All I need are Super Smash Bros Melee and Mario Kart Double Dash.

[QUOTE="famicommander"]For local Gamecube > Dreamcast > PS2 > Xbox For network Xbox > PS2 > Dreamcast > GamecubeEmerald_Warrior

PS2 better than XBox for local multiplayer? The PS2 only has 2 controller ports. It's really only good for 1-on-1 stuff, like fighting games.

And how is the PS2 better than Dreamcast for network? Dreamcast had SegaNET, which easily trumps anything online PS2 had going.

[QUOTE="Emerald_Warrior"]

[QUOTE="famicommander"]For local Gamecube > Dreamcast > PS2 > Xbox For network Xbox > PS2 > Dreamcast > Gamecubefamicommander

PS2 better than XBox for local multiplayer? The PS2 only has 2 controller ports. It's really only good for 1-on-1 stuff, like fighting games.

And how is the PS2 better than Dreamcast for network? Dreamcast had SegaNET, which easily trumps anything online PS2 had going.

Relatively few quality online titles? Vs. PS2? Are you freaking kidding?! Phantasy Star Online, Quake III Arena, and Unreal Tournament were all incredible online experiences, plus you had the normal racing and sports online games as well as plenty of others thanks to the ease of SegaNET. What did PS2 have? A bad online Final Fantasy game and a racing game? Now if you're saying that there are more single-player experiences on PS2 vs. Dreamcast, that I can agree with.

And the dial-up connection really didn't slow things down on Dreamcast, amazingly enough. I rarely experienced lag.

I also dare you to show me a multiplayer game on PS2 that can compare to Halo 1 & 2. Gamecube has Super Smash Bros., but I can't think of a multiplayer game on PS2 that can compete, well except Marvel vs. Capcom 2 but that's also on XBox.

I never really knew many people with xboxs. A lot of my time was spent on my PS2, that being said. When we got to playing some good old local multiplayer, the cube was where it was at. Smash, Timesplitters 2, mario kart .... just too many awesome multiplayer games with easy 4 person support without that annoying multitap. I suppose online would be xbox, but I never really play any online in gen6. I was playing Quake and UT and Counterstrike on the PC at that point in time.ColdfireTrilogy

GC had Smash Bros, so it wins

GC. Best controller ever! :cool:

Xbox for sure.

Gamecube FTW.

[QUOTE="famicommander"][QUOTE="Emerald_Warrior"]

PS2 better than XBox for local multiplayer? The PS2 only has 2 controller ports. It's really only good for 1-on-1 stuff, like fighting games.

And how is the PS2 better than Dreamcast for network? Dreamcast had SegaNET, which easily trumps anything online PS2 had going.

Emerald_Warrior

Relatively few quality online titles? Vs. PS2? Are you freaking kidding?! Phantasy Star Online, Quake III Arena, and Unreal Tournament were all incredible online experiences, plus you had the normal racing and sports online games as well as plenty of others thanks to the ease of SegaNET. What did PS2 have? A bad online Final Fantasy game and a racing game? Now if you're saying that there are more single-player experiences on PS2 vs. Dreamcast, that I can agree with.

And the dial-up connection really didn't slow things down on Dreamcast, amazingly enough. I rarely experienced lag.

I also dare you to show me a multiplayer game on PS2 that can compare to Halo 1 & 2. Gamecube has Super Smash Bros., but I can't think of a multiplayer game on PS2 that can compete, well except Marvel vs. Capcom 2 but that's also on XBox.

[QUOTE="famicommander"][QUOTE="Emerald_Warrior"]

PS2 better than XBox for local multiplayer? The PS2 only has 2 controller ports. It's really only good for 1-on-1 stuff, like fighting games.

And how is the PS2 better than Dreamcast for network? Dreamcast had SegaNET, which easily trumps anything online PS2 had going.

Emerald_Warrior

Relatively few quality online titles? Vs. PS2? Are you freaking kidding?! Phantasy Star Online, Quake III Arena, and Unreal Tournament were all incredible online experiences, plus you had the normal racing and sports online games as well as plenty of others thanks to the ease of SegaNET. What did PS2 have? A bad online Final Fantasy game and a racing game? Now if you're saying that there are more single-player experiences on PS2 vs. Dreamcast, that I can agree with.

And the dial-up connection really didn't slow things down on Dreamcast, amazingly enough. I rarely experienced lag.

I also dare you to show me a multiplayer game on PS2 that can compare to Halo 1 & 2. Gamecube has Super Smash Bros., but I can't think of a multiplayer game on PS2 that can compete, well except Marvel vs. Capcom 2 but that's also on XBox.