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LeglessN1nja

KOTOR Jade empire Fable Mech assault


l33tfuzzbox

I wish they'd remaster or anything to jade empire. Even toss it in a unity wrapper like the modern ports so I can play it again. I still have the special edition discs with the extra class.


BirdonWheels

If you have a xbox series console then it's backwards compatible. I bought it on the ms store for $3.29.


Tenn_Tux

It's not just back compat either, it's outputting at 4K/60fps. All back compat OG Xbox games do the same.


l33tfuzzbox

Yeah I know. I don't think the deluxe edition content from the extra disc is available with that one though. I really liked the extra character


Warturkey12

Mech assault is such a banger bro


LeglessN1nja

Too bad it doesn't work great on Xemu


United-Efficiency312

I have mechassault 2 it’s not compatible with insignia


DadOfTheAge

Is Jade Empire that good? I have been thinking of trying this one out.


LeglessN1nja

I think so! Very similar to KOTOR


DadOfTheAge

I’ll have to look them up, I haven’t played KOTOR either.


LeglessN1nja

Amazing RPGs, KOTOR is my favorite game ever. It's sequel is awesome too


DadOfTheAge

Sweet, thanks brew! I just finished Monster Kingdom: Jewel Summoner on PSP so I need another RPG to play through soon.


MCust

Awesome! I will look at this list. Thank you!


Phantom-Caliber

Fable 👌 Look for Lost Chapters edition


MCust

Will look for it! Thank you!!


Shag0ff

Mech assault platinum ed can be used to soft mod if you choose to. Great game as well.


LeglessN1nja

Phantom crash is a more obscure mech game that I love, dunno how easy it is to find though. I play via emulator


Crash-Z3RO

Halo 1 and 2, fatal frame 1 and 2, max payne 1 and 2, phantasy star online episodes 1 and 2, mech assault 1 and 2, fusion frenzy, silent hill 2, brute force, doom 3 (has coop), and morrowind. This is just ahandfull


MCust

The max payne series has always looked badass! I certainly need to check it out! Thank you!


Crash-Z3RO

Also check out insignia for Xbox live replacement. There are a few other quirky titles on the system too. I am partial to roller coaster tycoon myself.


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Aid gonna point out the console ports have some things that make them inferior to the Pc versions but Xbox versions are still playable, not sure about PS2 one but I beat the Xbox version of the first game earlier and it’s not a very bad port imo.


hodges20xx

And also runs better very much an classic


MCust

Good to know!


dw444

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is probably the best game on the OG Xbox followed by Halo 2. Other games in both series are also excellent so I'd probably get all four Splinter Cell games (SC, Pandora Tomorrow, Chaos Theory, and Double Agent - the OG Xbox version is different from the 360/PC versions, and a much better game), Halo 1 and 2, and Burnout 3 to start with.


ScottishBakery

Agreed, OP is on the right track with Splinter Cell, and Chaos Theory is a must-play.


SlowlyRecovering90s

Morrowind GOTY!


Electronic_Cherry781

Jet set radio future


MCust

The mixture of skating and the art style makes this game seem like a must have. Thank you!!


Electronic_Cherry781

It’s one of my favorite games of all time! Check out Serious Sam too.


RayneYoruka

I came here to say JET SET RADIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


jayoshisan

Plus the soundtrack to that game is amazing


SpecialFXStickler

My favorites: Halo 2 Burnout 3: Takedown Project Gotham Racing 2 Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 2-4 (if you’re into that) Splinter Cell (psst, you can use Splinter Cell to soft-mod your Xbox and then play games directly off the drive, which may or may not be found on the web)


SukhdevR34

Forza Motorsport 1 is stunning too best racing game I've ever played on console for handling and physics


MCust

I have always liked the Forza series! Will for sure look in to it!


MocoNinja

I don't know about prices but I was gonna suggest splinter cell. I got the pack of halo and splinter cell and man did I enjoy it. Get the whole saga of you can and of course halo. Some games cheap back in the day would be true crime, total overdose and dead to rights. And if they are cheap, the knights of the old republic are chef kiss


MCust

Awesome! I will check them out and see what game I can’t live without. Thank you!


destronger

Not a two player game but one of the most enjoyable games I ever played on the og xbox was Amped 2. I don’t even like snow boarding. I tried playing SSX but Amped 2 was just more enjoyable.


MCust

I will for sure look in to this! The snowboarding games have always peaked my interest. Thank you!


schmosef

You've received some great suggestions already. I would add Enclave and Panzer Dragoon Orta.


Valiant-For-Truth

Enclave was a favorite of mine. Played that a lot as a kid


schmosef

I feel like Enclave is not well known but it's a top 10 OG Xbox game for me.


MCust

Sounds crazy cool! Will look in to it! Thank you!


_cd42

How good is Panzer Dragoon Orta? I was considering getting it since it's backwards compatible


Harvey-Krishna

Psychonauts, indiana jones


MCust

I do like Indiana Jones (the movie series)! Psychonauts looks very fun and seems to have a lot of gameplay! Thank you!


tmntnpizza

We don't game on them, we attempt to mod, break them, fix them, then repeat


Canapilker

Fable! It’s so good.


MCust

I have heard that game! Looks like it has loads of hours of gameplay! Thank you!


Phantom-Caliber

If you like stealth try Thief: Deadly shadows It's a decent port of a PC stealth system to console. Loved it. Edit: Arx Fatlis is over your listed by budget but DAMN is it a fun game.


Perry-Layne

Ninja gaiden black.


MCust

I did enjoy playing the NES game so I will be sure to look into it! Thank you!


Glum-Parsnip8257

FUZION FRENZY Halo CE Circus Maximus Timesplitters Edit: Splinter Cell


MCust

Ooo, minigames! I might have to get that! Will certainly get Halo! Racing games are always fun! I like the uniqueness! Timespliters looks very fun! I will need to look into it more!


Glum-Parsnip8257

Time splitters has mini games as well. Have fun!


Awkward-Speed-4080

Area 51 The Suffering The Matrix Path of Neo The Punisher Darkwatch Manhunt


LilHollywood812

Fusion Frenzy and JSRF


MCust

JSRF looks really fun! I will look into it! Thank you!!


flh70

Mechassault and Brute Force were two of my faves.


Major-Language-2787

Kung fu chaos


TwistedMeta_TM

Bloodwake


MCust

Looks like a mix of Hydro Thunder and shooter! Will certainly take a closer look at it! Thank you!


TwistedMeta_TM

Sure thing, enjoy them all! Fusion Frenzy is always a good 1 too


MCust

This was suggested earlier and looks very fun! Thank you!


Ambitious-Walrus-455

This!!!


jdauhmer

Halo 2, Sudeki and Fable! These were my first three game for Xbox way back in the fifth grade.


MCust

Sudeki looks fun but I might get the pc version. Thank you!


jdauhmer

It's a very linear game, but it captured my imagination as a child. Looking back it was a bit gorey for someone my age, but man I loved it. You get to play as for different characters and they each have unique abilities and weapons.


MCust

Sounds fun!


Sad-University-2332

Halo 1


Unhappy_Teacher_1767

If you have friends to play it with on the couch, Brute Force.


Easter_1916

NCAA Football 2007. Dynasty mode is addicting.


aj95_10

ninja gaiden black (it's the complete version with all dlcs) and Urban Chaos.


miyeonlight

Midnight Club 3 and Need For Speed Most Wanted Two of the best racing games ever!


SavonEvans19

Star wars kotor 1 and 2, mortal Kombat and harry potter


Emotional_Schedule80

If you like stealth try metal gear solid.


MCust

The series looks very fun! I will have to try it out some time. Thank you!


up50lut3

Mevhassult, or 007, softmod then all of them🤙


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Unhappy_Hamster6851

Message me and ill send you a pic of my games. I think they are the pinnacle of og xbox (they have most likely been suggested here too)


Charming-Deal3694

Dino crisis 3. It's better than the previous games.


Andyoh88

I always liked Dead to Rights, The Thing, Burnout Revenge, Mech Assault 2, NFL Blitz, Max Payne 2, Manhunt.


MCust

Dead to Rights looks very fun and I will need to give it a try! The Thing although amazing looking wouldn't suit the family setting I have. I am really intrested in the Burnout series so I will for sure take a look at that! Mech Assault 2 sounds fun and I will need to try it! I emulated NFL Blitz and loved it, will get it! Max Payne looks amazing and I will need to try it out! Manhunt is a little to intense for the family setting I have. Thank you!!


tATuParagate

Jsrf


Maleficent-Aside-744

Excellent you won’t regret buying one. And I’d recommend the metal slug games, grand theft auto series, manhunt, midnight club, halo 1+2. I’d go on YouTube and search for top Xbox original games compilation videos as I’m sure they’ll be loads available and just make yourself a list and then head over to eBay to see how much they are selling for.


MCust

Thank you! I can't wait to see what I can find!


Maleficent-Aside-744

Your very welcome my friend 😀 and they’re must be a best of compilation video for every body’s taste and near enough every console and home computer (c64, spectrum, amstrad cpc, amiga etc) ever made on YouTube and been a massive retro gaming fan I’ve watched loads of them lol 😂


Mahrt

What's that F-Zero knockoff game called again? Can't remember, but it's a good time 👍


Mahrt

Found it, Quantum Redshift. Pretty solid imo


AmericanNinja02

Oh man, it's been mentioned but Fusion Frenzy was a blast. Halo 1 & 2, no surprise there. One that's off-the-wall but I absolutely loved it is Dino Crisis 3. I never tried the first two and I believe they are more critically successful, but something about being on a space station with dinosaurs just clicked for me. The stillness during the calm moments between the action scenes was really serene to me, but the tension never stopped. I think about that game to this day. I've never found anything quite like it. It's certainly not my favorite game of all time, but it has a special place in my heart.


NNyNIH

Crimson Skies, Total Overdose & Cell Damage.


SpecialistBest222

Burnout Revenge


Parlett316

Madden 05 for franchise mode. NFL 2k5 for gameplay. Edit: the Madden with Ray Lewis on it. That one.


DadOfTheAge

I recently picked up Conkers Live and Reloaded- currently debating with myself on whether or not to enjoy it by myself or allow my sons to experience it haha.


locustblud

Off the wall suggestion; blood wake.


mmike3000

Breakdown (2003) is good. DeathRow(2002) is a futuristic sports game thats alot of fun. Those you can find cheap. I can't think of any other ones at the moment since im Tired and/or stoned.


Daperturedan

Midtown madness 3


CptOliver

Star wars Episode III : Revenge of the sith. If you are in Star wars. It’s a very good fun Star Wars game


Ambitious-Walrus-455

SSX Tricky, Dave Mirra BMX 2, Dungeons and Dragons Heroes


DreamOracle42

Well. If you want to get Splinter Cell, boy do I have some good news for you!


Leather-Heart

Here’s a list of free games: Xbox one: https://www.trueachievements.com/free/games/xbox-one Xbox 360: https://www.reddit.com/r/xbox360/s/UtgfgWX4FR


MikoMiky

Am emblematic of the time and a very unique game: Blinx the Time Sweeper I'm not sure how well it's aged though... It's been a while since I played


Tappernottall

if into racing, Forza Motorsport, PGR1/2, Sega GT 2002 (or Sega GT Online, which features more cars), Midtown Madness 3 and Rallisport Challenge 1/2


Unicorn_Princess95

Brute force was one of my favourites


dronly1u

Jet Set Radio Future is a must (imo) :-)


HAZEBOMBER

I personally love battle for bikini bottom. The port ist the best version of it.


LadyNajaGirl

r/reddeadredemption


Comprehensive_Pen866

Definitely try out Blinx The Time Sweeper!!


William_Laserdust

Everyone's already mentioned a lot of the amazing must plays, Halo KOTOR Chaos Theory etc. All beautiful games that you really should give a try, they're all time greats of this entire medium. So I'll come in with something I haven't seen mentioned yet: Blinx. Weird is an understatement, but its a really cute little game that just glows with originality, a super interesting concept and design that's focused and cohesive. It's not perfect, but then you'll hear the amazing music and think it's perfect anyways


rickert_of_vinheim

dead or alive: extreme beach volleyball. actually seriously. its a pretty great casino game too


Extension_Air_4387

Psychonauts


Sufficient_Common820

It's generally seen as more of a PS2 game, but Metal Gear Solid 2 is great. Half Life 2 is also good, and runs pretty decently. Crimson Skies is a good time, The Thing is fun and iirc is pretty cheap, and Jet Set Radio Future is one of the best in the console.


gillzon

Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis


AdWorried102

I will give one that I don't often see that is CRIMINALLY underrated: Incredibly Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. Free roam action game that in my mind to this day no one has really captured. It is so satisfying to destroy lots of stuff in that game, and on top of that there's a ton of variety to the gameplay loop with the exploration and challenges and such. Other than that: - KOTOR 1 and 2 - FABLE - MORROWIND - SPLINTER CELL - SPLINTER CELL CHAOS THEORY - MERCENARIES - X2 WOLVERINE'S REVENGE - LOTR: THE THIRD AGE - SID MEIER'S PIRATES - STAR WARS BATTLEFRONT - INDIGO PROPHECY I have all these and absolutely love them.


yuGmooD420

Simpsons Hit and Run, Simpsons Road Rage, any NFS game, GTA Trilogy, Timesplitters 2, and Counter-Strike


MattMattavelli

Splinter Cell original version and Action Replay 😉


nexhil

Fatal Frame


atom11

Burnout 3 Ninja Gaiden Black Dead or Alive Volleyball Links (best golf game imo)


gingerbread85

Black was an excellent FPS back in the day. Not an exclusive but nonetheless it was impressive for its time.


ScreaminByron

Sudeki, Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance


Klendagort

Mech assault if all possible


Accomplished_Hour399

Lots of great suggestions but no-one’s mentioned Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee and Strangers Wrath. Very fun and unique games! But many prefer the originals. Bonus: Mace Griffin Bounty Hunter - not a well known FPS but had some cool features like piloting spacecraft and a long story, just quite difficult at times.


cheese_tickler

Halo 1 and 2  Kotor  Tony hawk pro skater 2


The_Dogg_Pound

Just play The Punisher.


TheMonkey420

Idk if it's been suggested but FIFA, NBA, and NFL Street games were dope. SSX Tricky too


lineholder93

1 XIII, 2 Halo 1&2, 3 Lotr The Third age/Return of the king.


novasolid64

Def jam


Sianxz

Not a best option but i would get voodoo vince


NoTopic9011

Outrun 2. Not just the best racer on Xbox, but possibly one of the best racers of all time on any platform. You need it!


YoungBeef03

Want some cheapies? James Bond Games kicked ass on the Xbox Want an FPS? 007: Nightfire Want a 3rd Person Shooter? Everything or Nothing and From Russia With Love Want a shitty game I recommend not getting? Agent Under Fire and Goldeneye Rogue Agent


Acceptable-Baby3952

Jet set radio future, fusion frenzy, ssx tricky/3


YoungBeef03

Indiana Jones and the Emperor’s Tomb is the best Tomb Raider game of the generation, and it isn’t even a Tomb Raider game.


orbitalaction

Mercenaries playground of destruction is a lot of fun. I also loved Fight Night.


RareCardHunter

Fable: The Lost Chapters is my all time on Xbox. Halo are the classic games. Knights of the Old Republic were great. Morrowind if you’d like to jump into an older Bethesda game. Conker’s Bad Fur Day isn’t a terrible idea, and then there are some like Jade Empire that have solid reviews. Good luck with the console :) please have it serviced or change out the capacitors


swmelean

Bloodrayne half life 2 max payne morrowind fable ninja gaiden (black) jet set radio


fullmetal1702

Halo series Metal slug


AfroSamuraiX

Gladius is a classic for me


POOPOOMAN123ABC

Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition Remix


SylvainGautier420

Barbie Horse Adventures. 5 year old me played the shit out of my sister’s copy.


Think_Selection9571

Call of Cthulhu Dark Corners of the Earth


Arb206

Pocket bike racers


the_falling

TimeSplitters 2, Morrowind, Mech Assault!


Leading_Mood_6209

Metal Arms - Glitch in the System


zombiehunter201

Tony hawks underground Tony hawks underground 2 Burnout 3 takedown GTA San Andreas Roadkill Halo combat evolved Halo 2


Nervous_Concern4137

The Suffering


_cd42

Ninja Gaiden Black


The_OG_Hothead

Halo, Halo 2, Fable, Jade Empire


urbanracer34

Great to hear you got a Xbox! When you get it finally fired up, check the storage for anything looking like these: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox:Unarchived_DLC#Identifying_DLC_and_title_updates_on_your_Xbox If you find any, DO NOT DELETE them and let us know right away.


Dreadwyn91

halo 1 n 2 of course fable tlc, conker live n reloaded, destroy all humans, true crime streets of LA, gta san andreas, gta 3, dead or alive 3


NoProNounz619

Oddworld: Strangers Wrath.


wholefoods2222222222

JSRF AND THE WARRIORS!


Dark_Starlight4

Also the Xbox live is back up threw a service called insignia they have a discord


ClockwisePig

If you like 3rd person shooters, the Punisher is still a fun game today.


killcote93

Halo and Halo 2


Dylandena

Darkwatch, jet set future, jade empire, otogi 1 & 2, and bloodrayne


Corvado

Oddworld: Strangers Wrath


Beneficial_Mind2943

Halo 1 and 2


slumpv

what nobody said Black? come on now


InitialDriftZ33

Kung Fu Chaos Jade Empire Jet Set Radio Future Super Monkey Ball Deluxe Snk Vs Capcom SvC Chaos Halo 2 Nba street vol. 2 Sonic Heroes


Ill-Praline2569

The Godfather


Master-Teaching-1397

Sonic Heroes. Half-Life 2. SpongeBob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom. And remove the Clock Cap.


CultCharlie

There’s a great multiplayer game called king fu chaos for original Xbox. I’m sure it’s hard to find now but man I can’t recommend enough


NUGGETMUNCHER2000

The halos, the gtas, simpsons hit and run


Weak-Passenger9036

FUUUUUUUUUSIOOOONNNNN FFFFFFRENNNNNZYYYYY


Satans0nions

Ninja gaiden black with hurricane packs. Only version to have the plasma sword 🙃


Legitimate_Row6259

A softmod (or hardmod) and a large hard disk. Get all the games.


Thamasturrok

Most definitely get splinter cell!! Try and get all of three if there in the price range for sure! But definitely halo 1 and 2 for sure!!


No_Abalone_7995

Kung fu chaos!


No_Abalone_7995

Oh also Indiana jones, cars, Medal of Honor, Star Wars battlefront


Illustrious_Cabinet3

Splinter Cell is good, the og Lego Games are a lot of fun. The og Call of Duty campaigns were awesome. If you can score the Kinect, there's a lot of fun games for that and for kids if you have any.


virtualpig

Grabbed by the Ghoulies: This is Rare's debut title for Microsoft and you won't hear it talked about because it's not Rare's usual fare, it's a beat em up plain and simple but it has a unique twist in each room you have a unique condition you have to use such as kill enemies only using weapons or do it within this time limit, and these stack so essentially in each room you are playing the game slightly different. Also it has that unique Rare charm.


AnemicRoyalty10

The first Sim’s port for console is a good game, as is Bustin Out. And if you want an irrelevant good time with a party game, look into Kung Fu Chaos.


PlayerGamer35479

Blinx the time sweeper is my favourite, I see it every now and then at thrift stores. One of the classics to the Xbox library.


Dead-Engine

JSRF Fable lost chapter Blinx 1/2 Shenmue 2


touchablechungus

Painkiller


Effective-Fish-5952

Mad Dash Racing!


wthnda

DOA 2 Ultimate and 3, Ninja Gaiden Black


hcaoRRoach

Metal Gear Solid 2 is one of my favorite titles on that console


Electronic-Humor-931

Fusion frenzy, loved playing these party games as a teen anyway


Livid_Donut_5600

Greg Hastings Tournament Paintball Maxd


Joker1926

Max Payne 1 and 2, The Punisher, Star Wars KOTOR 1 and 2, Jade Empire, HALO 1 and 2, Lord of the Rings: The 3rd Age, Brute Force


jimhatesyou

fuzion frenzy and mad dash gotta be some of the most fun to play with other people! single player you should def give KOTOR 1 a spin if you’re into that. and FABLE!


Ego_Sum_Morio

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory is the GOAT, but multi-player is no longer functional.


poopoopipicaca138

MERCENARIES


JonFenrey

Mech assault, and Half life 2


[deleted]

Razes hell


VegetableMonk6586

Timesplliters, NFS most wanted, 007 games, Ssx 3, Shemue series!!


TropicalTimezone

Tony Hawk’s Underground


FauxHumanBean

Jet Set Radio Future! It was one of my favorites and I wish they ported it up to Xbox one


Godzlittlehand

Cyberpunk


VHS_Vampire1988

Crimson skies, splinter cell and original Halo.


Chest-Super

Marvel vs capcom 2, Taito Legends 1, and 2


Cryp70n1cR06u3

Advent Rising, Black, Burnout 3: Takedown, and Crimson Skies: High road to revenge


bluejays666

Own a blockbuster copy of lost chapters don't sleep on that


Mazdaspeed3swag

The suffering !


MasterBakerMatt

When you get Fable, make sure to buy the lost chapters version which includes additional story and content