PDA

View Full Version : ESPN 2k5 on Xbox 360?

Temmpus
November 14th, 2007, 12:32 PM
Now that Microsoft is making old xbox games available for download, think we might see 2K5? It sounds like we might be able to request it. This is a question posted from an interview with a microsoft rep :

GS: Is there any way Xbox 360 owners can suggest new additions to Xbox Originals?

AG: Yes! That's one of the things we really do want, because we have this catalog of titles [to choose from]. We'd love to hear feedback from the community on what titles they want because frankly, we're doing this for them. It's easy to pick Halo and maybe a Fable, but it would be great to know if people prefer Psychonauts or Dead or Alive. Do people want ToeJam and Earl? Jet Set Radio? I know there are a lot of cult classics that were popular and it would be helpful to get an idea of what people's appetites are for those games today.



Of course they don't tell you how to go about requesting a certain game.



Here's the link to the full interview.

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6182876.html?tag=latestnews;title;0
ElGreazy78
November 14th, 2007, 12:36 PM
I don't think it's ever going to happen, man. :(
pairunoyd
November 14th, 2007, 12:38 PM
theyre doing it for us? thats pretty arrogant.
mpack47
November 14th, 2007, 12:40 PM
I don't know if we'd be able to get it because of the NFL license. Although it is an old game, they may have to remove the NFL logos and all the NFLPA players....which would leave you with basically APF2K8 with 2K5 graphics.

I hope that this doesn't end the backwards-compatable program that Microsoft has.
sonnyjames
November 14th, 2007, 12:40 PM
I don't think it's ever going to happen, man. :(

Qft,man.:thumbsup:
LSUTIGERSPHXSUNS
November 14th, 2007, 12:43 PM
It better happen.
pairunoyd
November 14th, 2007, 12:48 PM
I don't know if we'd be able to get it because of the NFL license. Although it is an old game, they may have to remove the NFL logos and all the NFLPA players....which would leave you with basically APF2K8 with 2K5 graphics.

I hope that this doesn't end the backwards-compatable program that Microsoft has.

surely thats not true. although, upgrading the game/making changes, might indeed be a legal consideration. i would think itd be EA that might cause the fuss, if any. wait, NFL Fever can be played on the 360, so it should be ok. I have it.
Valdarez
November 14th, 2007, 01:26 PM
Just fix the backwards compatibility. I already bought 2k5 once, I don't want to buy it again.
WdnUlik2no
November 14th, 2007, 04:02 PM
surely thats not true. although, upgrading the game/making changes, might indeed be a legal consideration. i would think itd be EA that might cause the fuss, if any. wait, NFL Fever can be played on the 360, so it should be ok. I have it.

I'm pretty sure the <censored> over at EA would raise holy hell if this ever happened.
Temmpus
November 15th, 2007, 08:51 AM
Just fix the backwards compatibility. I already bought 2k5 once, I don't want to buy it again.

No way that happens. Not when they can squeeze a few more dollars out of you.
ElGreazy78
November 15th, 2007, 09:45 AM
Qft,man.:thumbsup:
What does Qft mean? :confused:
ElGreazy78
November 15th, 2007, 09:49 AM
GS: Beyond having a game that runs well, what are the criteria for selecting Xbox Originals?


AG: We look at sales of the titles, which is obviously important, and we look at the performance of the game. We also look at a third criteria--if it's a cult classic. Psychonauts is a great example of that. It's a title that maybe didn't sell extremely well, but we know is very popular with our community and is something people would like that is not available at retail anymore. We'll continue to make those titles available.

You'd think one of the most critically acclaimed football games of all time with a ridiculous cult following (people still play 2k5 to this day) would have had it's due by now. :rolleyes:
brownster14
November 15th, 2007, 10:30 AM
What does Qft mean? :confused:

it's got to be Quaker Feet!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ElGreazy78
November 15th, 2007, 10:34 AM
I searched it: quoted for truth! YAY! I win!
nyknicks33
November 15th, 2007, 10:47 AM
The disgraceful thing is this: If 2K5 ever became backwards compatible, it would instantly be the single best football game available on a next gen platfrom.

That would put major egg on EA's face lol
Valdarez
November 15th, 2007, 11:00 AM
The disgraceful thing is this: If 2K5 ever became backwards compatible, it would instantly be the single best football game available on a next gen platfrom.

That would put major egg on EA's face lolIt might be the best NFL game on the next gen platform, but APF 2K8 is by far a better football game.

http://www.2kfootballstrategy.com/2KFootballStrategySig.jpg (http://www.2kfootballstrategy.com)
GhostRider
November 15th, 2007, 11:11 AM
It might be the best NFL game on the next gen platform, but APF 2K8 is by far a better football game.

http://www.2kfootballstrategy.com/2KFootballStrategySig.jpg (http://www.2kfootballstrategy.com)


Yes it is...Hopefully 2k will come with a revamped marketing campaign to go along with the price drop....that would help install a bigger base for next year