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slipkornotpsu · 10-08-2002, 03:56 AM

I went and reserved my copy for the xbox today. I got a free dvd for reserving it. I have been a loyal tony hawk pro skater fan since the first one on psone. I can't wait to play the minigames they are adding to the game. October 29th can't come any faster.

IKEA_boy · 10-08-2002, 04:27 AM

I'm excited because I'll buy THPS3 then.

Sequel means cheap prequel.

I am excited for THPS4 though. The PS2 demo rocks! And most importantly:

THE SOUNDTRACK!

Agent Orange - Bloodstains
Aesop Rock - Labor
AC/DC - TNT
Avail - Simple Song
Biz Markie - Body Rock
Bouncing Souls - Manthem
City Stars - Bad Dream
The Cult - Bad Fun
De La Soul - Oodles of O's
Delinquent Habit - House of the Rising Drum
Distillers - Seneca Falls
Eyedea & Abilities - Big Shots
Faction - Skate and Destroy
Flogging Molly - Drunken Lullabies
Gang Starr - Mass Appeal
Goldfinger - Spokesman
Haiku De'Etat - Non Compros Mentis
Hot Water Music - Freightliner
Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast
Jeru the Damaja - Verses of Doom
JFA - Beach Blanket Bongload
Less Than Jake - All My Friends are Metalheads
Lootpack - Whenimondamic
Melle Mel - I'm a Star
Nebula - Giant
NWA - Express Yourself
Offspring - Blackball
Public Enemy - By the Time I Get to Arizona
Rocket From the Crypt - Savouir Faire
Run DMC - My Adidas
Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK
System of a Down - Shimmy
Toy Dolls - Dig That Groove Baby
US Bombs - Yer Country
Zeke - Death Alley

**SilentBob** · 10-08-2002, 05:25 AM

What kind of dvd did you get. Oh well i too am looking forward to the game as well. I have bought the past 3 games and THPS2 for my GBA. I love the idea of the new mini games. Anyways does anyone know if the XBox version will allow for custom music tracks for the game to be played as well.

Triple HHH · 10-08-2002, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by slipkornotpsu
I went and reserved my copy for the xbox today. I got a free dvd for reserving it. I have been a loyal tony hawk pro skater fan since the first one on psone. I can't wait to play the minigames they are adding to the game. October 29th can't come any faster.

Yeah, please tell us where you reserved and what the DVD was. I hope the deal is not just for the XBOX.

I'm excited about this game too. I love the series and each one gets better. And more songs = good.

slipkornotpsu · 10-08-2002, 11:49 AM

I reserved it at Electronics Botique but I think you can also get it at Gamestop, Funcoland, and Bestbuy. You get it for every version not just the xbox one. It contains Making of Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Tony Hawk and all these athletes from Skateboarding, BMX and Moto-X on the Boom Boom HuckJam action sports and music tour. It is not that bad of a dvd. Some of it intended to be promotion though.

Ruined · 10-08-2002, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by slipkornotpsu
I went and reserved my copy for the xbox today. I got a free dvd for reserving it. I have been a loyal tony hawk pro skater fan since the first one on psone. I can't wait to play the minigames they are adding to the game. October 29th can't come any faster.

To tell ya the truth I'm really not too excited since I heard XBOX Live play was not being supported on THPS4 as originially announced (despite it having support for netlink/XBCONNECT pseudo-net play). Main reason being because I haven't even come close to beating THPS3 yet, so buying another mainly single player THPS game would be pointless until i finish THPS3. That, plus there are so many other releases coming out I want to get first (NHL 2K3, Unreal Tournament, Blinx, MechAssault, DOA Xtreme V-Ball, Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance, House of the Dead 3, Toe Jam and Earl 3, Shenmue 2, MGS2: Substance, Splinter Cell, MOH: Frontline, Serious Sam, Dragon's Lair 3D, etc). If THPS had Live support, it would be more enticing, as I'd like to skate with 8-16 players at once, but it doesn't, so it's going to stay pretty far down on the list until I beat THPS3.

Sycowulf · 10-08-2002, 03:00 PM

I am going to get this game, dont know wich version though... if the ps2 one will play online and the xbox wont, ill go with the xbox, if the xbox one will I will def get that vers since the graphics are almost always superior on the box.... Soundtrack is lookin pretty weak IMO, only like 3 bands on there I actually like... So far the best soundtrack that they put out was Shaun Palmers Pro Snowboarder, that has some bitchin tunes on it

elwood731 · 10-08-2002, 11:12 PM

Just for the record, the PS2 version is online. It is the only one with online play. How big a factor that is, is up to you. Another factor to consider, THPS was designed around the PS controller. In my experience, neither the XBOX nor GC controllers feel as right as the PS does for TH games. That's just a personal preference, however.

***1138*** · 10-08-2002, 11:26 PM

It's all about the PC!!! Won't that be online?

IKEA_boy · 10-08-2002, 11:27 PM

The biggest factor for me is the Xbox's custom soundtrack feature. I'd rather have that than online play any day. Also, my favorite THPS controller is the Xbox controller, before that, the DC controller (which is quite similar)... but then again, I never played the PSX/PS2 versions that much.

Marty McFly · 10-08-2002, 11:54 PM

I've really liked the series so far and 4 only looks better. Can't wait for this one.

***1138*** · 10-09-2002, 12:20 AM

I think favorite controller opions are extremlely biased towrad whichever controller one unsed first for TH.

Personally, I love the Microsoft Sidewinder game pad for TH, but then I learned on that one.

IKEA_boy · 10-09-2002, 01:08 AM

I started playing using the N64 pad. Then I got THPS2 for the PC and was using the MS Precision Pro Joystick. Then I started using the Dreamcast pad.

Sycowulf · 10-09-2002, 02:25 AM

I started using the psone pad, went to the dc pad and also have tried it with a sidewinder... personally I like the way the dc (and also the xboxs) controller is shaped

Larry62186 · 10-10-2002, 02:33 AM

The Tony hawk series has gone downhill ever since THPS 2. The whole addition of the revert move only made it way easier to rack up killer scores. Now they are making a no time limit do whatever you want type career mode. This is going to be like GTA 3's open ended gameplay style, but without the fun and the killing and chases.

misfit13b · 10-11-2002, 04:09 PM

THPS4 is going to be the Second Coming of the Hawk.

THPS3 was OK, but, for me, it was lacking in a bunch of areas:

- I missed the gap checklist! THPS2 wasn't done till EVERY SINGLE ONE of those gaps were done. Period.

Wasn't there in THPS3, but now it's back in 4 and even more readily accessible (via the pause screen, so I hear).

- Goals. THPS2 had the same goals for every skater, but the money was plentiful so it was fun trying to get all of the bills. THPS3, no money, goals change slightly depending on skater type, but it felt really repeditive quicker because there was less to do.

- Special moves. This I never got in THPS3. You could use ANY special move you wanted to, at any time. All you had to do was pause the game and pick a new one. The only thing you really earned were spots to assign more moves, but it didn't really matter as the only thing you lost by pausing and picking a new move was the replay. I never used replay, so who cares? Dunno how THPS4 is going to handle that, but I hope they make a change back to the THPS2 style of earning your specials.

- And finally: Free skate + Career mode in THPS4?! I still play THPS3 from time to time, but the career mode and it's 2 min limit (as well as session skating) bores me, so I skate predominantly free skate now (or online play from time to time). THPS4 is going to have career mode BE free skate, with the timer only appearing when you talk to a ped and get a goal. This is a GODSEND and is the #1 reason I'm excited about THPS4.

And as an aside, I have a PS2 and my brother has an XBOX. I love the PS2 control scheme for Tony Hawk, but have a problem with the XBOX controls. I never use the shoulder buttons to spin in the air, I use the D-pad. (And yes, I tried adopting it, but it ain't gonna happen.) Enter THPS3 and the revert. PS2 uses a different button for revert than it does for spin. XBOX doesn't. Result? Me landing sideways or ending my combo prematurely. Does anyone else have this problem switching between versions? Of course, I play the PS2 more often so I'm biased in that direction, but if the XBOX version can have you configure the controller buttons, this will be an non-issue.

The only downside is the new Tony Hawk is coming out at the exact same time as the new GTA AGAIN! I'm going to need to manage my time better!

Just my 2 cents on the topic. ;^)

m13b

P.S. Damn, I almost forgot. They put Maiden on the soundtrack?! This is the best news since Priest's Turbolover on GT3.

Marq · 10-11-2002, 04:54 PM

As a still relativly novice gamer, and one interested in Tony Hawk, do you guys REALLY think 4 will be much better than 3? I ask because I (we) can now get TH:PS3 so damn cheap ($23.99 in Canada) compared to $70-something (in Canada) for part 4.

Should i just get part 3, or go for the "gold" in part 4?
Thanks.

misfit13b · 10-11-2002, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by slipkornotpsu
October 29th can't come any faster.

Sure it can!

from Planet Tony Hawk :
An Activision press release revealed that THPS 4 has gone gold and will be shipping on the 23rd of October, a week earlier than originally reported. This should put the game in stores across the US on the 24th.

m13b

IKEA_boy · 10-11-2002, 06:51 PM

Get THPS3 Marq. I actually plan on buying THPS3 since, like you said, it's hella cheap now. THPS3 is a great game, just like all the others.

misfit13b · 10-11-2002, 07:10 PM

Hi Marq,

Actually, if you don't mind the graphics difference, I'd go for THPS2. Dirt cheap, more replay value than 3, "School II" (IMO, best level of all THPS levels thus far, tho I have my fingers crossed for "Campus" in THPS4)... If you like it, then you can upgrade to 4 once the price drops a little. THPS2 will keep you plenty busy while you wait.

Actually, if you have an XBox and get THPS2x, the only thing you'll be missing from 3 is the revert, and since you've never used it, you'll never miss it!

m13b

Marq · 10-11-2002, 07:41 PM

Thanks for the tips guys. I have a PS2 and I'll start looking for the cheapest place to get THPS3 or maybe 2.
If I reeeallly love it, I'll hold out for THPS5 next year (assuming it's possible).
peace.

***1138*** · 10-11-2002, 07:57 PM

Yeah, go for 2 or 3 and you can still have a blast and learn how to play, Then, later, you can get 4.

**SilentBob** · 10-12-2002, 05:07 AM

They are both at the same price as they both are Greatest Hits titles for PS and PS2. I personally liked THPS2 better as i thought the level design was alot better then THPS3. But if you have an XBox get the THPS2X version just to play the old classic levels and i think it was 5 brand new levels as well. I have the first 2 on Dreamcast and THPS3 on GameCube. But will be getting THPS4 for the XBox as the s-controller reminds me of my Dreamcast controller. One of my Favs.

IKEA_boy · 10-12-2002, 06:53 AM

There's a review for THPS2x in the 'reviews' section written by yours truly if you're interested in reading it.

10-08-2002, 03:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
slipkornotpsu Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: State College, PA	Anyone else excited about tony hawk 4!! I went and reserved my copy for the xbox today. I got a free dvd for reserving it. I have been a loyal tony hawk pro skater fan since the first one on psone. I can't wait to play the minigames they are adding to the game. October 29th can't come any faster. __________________ "Take NyQil and NoDoze, Have a dream you can't sleep" -Carrot Top My Dvd Collection

10-08-2002, 05:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	What kind of dvd did you get. Oh well i too am looking forward to the game as well. I have bought the past 3 games and THPS2 for my GBA. I love the idea of the new mini games. Anyways does anyone know if the XBox version will allow for custom music tracks for the game to be played as well. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-08-2002, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
slipkornotpsu Actor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: State College, PA	I reserved it at Electronics Botique but I think you can also get it at Gamestop, Funcoland, and Bestbuy. You get it for every version not just the xbox one. It contains Making of Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam, behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with Tony Hawk and all these athletes from Skateboarding, BMX and Moto-X on the Boom Boom HuckJam action sports and music tour. It is not that bad of a dvd. Some of it intended to be promotion though. __________________ "Take NyQil and NoDoze, Have a dream you can't sleep" -Carrot Top My Dvd Collection

10-08-2002, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
elwood731 Moderator Emeritus On a mission from God Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Kentucky	Just for the record, the PS2 version is online. It is the only one with online play. How big a factor that is, is up to you. Another factor to consider, THPS was designed around the PS controller. In my experience, neither the XBOX nor GC controllers feel as right as the PS does for TH games. That's just a personal preference, however. __________________ "Stupid people surround themselves with smart people. Smart people surround themselves with smart people who disagree with them." - Sports Night "You may not be a maniac, but neither should to remain an impotent!" - Damian

10-08-2002, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	It's all about the PC!!! Won't that be online? __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

10-08-2002, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	I'm excited because I'll buy THPS3 then. Sequel means cheap prequel. I am excited for THPS4 though. The PS2 demo rocks! And most importantly: THE SOUNDTRACK! Agent Orange - Bloodstains Aesop Rock - Labor AC/DC - TNT Avail - Simple Song Biz Markie - Body Rock Bouncing Souls - Manthem City Stars - Bad Dream The Cult - Bad Fun De La Soul - Oodles of O's Delinquent Habit - House of the Rising Drum Distillers - Seneca Falls Eyedea & Abilities - Big Shots Faction - Skate and Destroy Flogging Molly - Drunken Lullabies Gang Starr - Mass Appeal Goldfinger - Spokesman Haiku De'Etat - Non Compros Mentis Hot Water Music - Freightliner Iron Maiden - Number of the Beast Jeru the Damaja - Verses of Doom JFA - Beach Blanket Bongload Less Than Jake - All My Friends are Metalheads Lootpack - Whenimondamic Melle Mel - I'm a Star Nebula - Giant NWA - Express Yourself Offspring - Blackball Public Enemy - By the Time I Get to Arizona Rocket From the Crypt - Savouir Faire Run DMC - My Adidas Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK System of a Down - Shimmy Toy Dolls - Dig That Groove Baby US Bombs - Yer Country Zeke - Death Alley

10-08-2002, 03:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Sycowulf Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	I am going to get this game, dont know wich version though... if the ps2 one will play online and the xbox wont, ill go with the xbox, if the xbox one will I will def get that vers since the graphics are almost always superior on the box.... Soundtrack is lookin pretty weak IMO, only like 3 bands on there I actually like... So far the best soundtrack that they put out was Shaun Palmers Pro Snowboarder, that has some bitchin tunes on it

10-08-2002, 11:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	The biggest factor for me is the Xbox's custom soundtrack feature. I'd rather have that than online play any day. Also, my favorite THPS controller is the Xbox controller, before that, the DC controller (which is quite similar)... but then again, I never played the PSX/PS2 versions that much.

10-08-2002, 11:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Marty McFly Moderator Emeritus Geezer Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere Between Hell and Hill Valley	I've really liked the series so far and 4 only looks better. Can't wait for this one. __________________ Marty McFly - Forum Moderator Emeritus Granny, I'm gonna catch me some Vietcong! Well I ain't cookin' 'em!

10-09-2002, 12:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I think favorite controller opions are extremlely biased towrad whichever controller one unsed first for TH. Personally, I love the Microsoft Sidewinder game pad for TH, but then I learned on that one. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

10-09-2002, 01:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	I started playing using the N64 pad. Then I got THPS2 for the PC and was using the MS Precision Pro Joystick. Then I started using the Dreamcast pad.

10-09-2002, 02:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
Sycowulf Actor Join Date: Aug 2002	I started using the psone pad, went to the dc pad and also have tried it with a sidewinder... personally I like the way the dc (and also the xboxs) controller is shaped

10-10-2002, 02:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Larry62186 Actor Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Smallest State in the Union	The Tony hawk series has gone downhill ever since THPS 2. The whole addition of the revert move only made it way easier to rack up killer scores. Now they are making a no time limit do whatever you want type career mode. This is going to be like GTA 3's open ended gameplay style, but without the fun and the killing and chases. __________________ Lawrencius Prom.sysrq.no check it out.

10-11-2002, 04:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
misfit13b Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: New England	All hail the Hawk! THPS4 is going to be the Second Coming of the Hawk. THPS3 was OK, but, for me, it was lacking in a bunch of areas: - I missed the gap checklist! THPS2 wasn't done till EVERY SINGLE ONE of those gaps were done. Period. Wasn't there in THPS3, but now it's back in 4 and even more readily accessible (via the pause screen, so I hear). - Goals. THPS2 had the same goals for every skater, but the money was plentiful so it was fun trying to get all of the bills. THPS3, no money, goals change slightly depending on skater type, but it felt really repeditive quicker because there was less to do. - Special moves. This I never got in THPS3. You could use ANY special move you wanted to, at any time. All you had to do was pause the game and pick a new one. The only thing you really earned were spots to assign more moves, but it didn't really matter as the only thing you lost by pausing and picking a new move was the replay. I never used replay, so who cares? Dunno how THPS4 is going to handle that, but I hope they make a change back to the THPS2 style of earning your specials. - And finally: Free skate + Career mode in THPS4?! I still play THPS3 from time to time, but the career mode and it's 2 min limit (as well as session skating) bores me, so I skate predominantly free skate now (or online play from time to time). THPS4 is going to have career mode BE free skate, with the timer only appearing when you talk to a ped and get a goal. This is a GODSEND and is the #1 reason I'm excited about THPS4. And as an aside, I have a PS2 and my brother has an XBOX. I love the PS2 control scheme for Tony Hawk, but have a problem with the XBOX controls. I never use the shoulder buttons to spin in the air, I use the D-pad. (And yes, I tried adopting it, but it ain't gonna happen.) Enter THPS3 and the revert. PS2 uses a different button for revert than it does for spin. XBOX doesn't. Result? Me landing sideways or ending my combo prematurely. Does anyone else have this problem switching between versions? Of course, I play the PS2 more often so I'm biased in that direction, but if the XBOX version can have you configure the controller buttons, this will be an non-issue. The only downside is the new Tony Hawk is coming out at the exact same time as the new GTA AGAIN! I'm going to need to manage my time better! Just my 2 cents on the topic. ;^) m13b P.S. Damn, I almost forgot. They put Maiden on the soundtrack?! This is the best news since Priest's Turbolover on GT3.

10-11-2002, 04:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	As a still relativly novice gamer, and one interested in Tony Hawk, do you guys REALLY think 4 will be much better than 3? I ask because I (we) can now get TH:PS3 so damn cheap ($23.99 in Canada) compared to $70-something (in Canada) for part 4. Should i just get part 3, or go for the "gold" in part 4? Thanks.

10-11-2002, 06:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	Get THPS3 Marq. I actually plan on buying THPS3 since, like you said, it's hella cheap now. THPS3 is a great game, just like all the others.

10-11-2002, 07:10 PM	#20 (permalink)
misfit13b Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: New England	Hi Marq, Actually, if you don't mind the graphics difference, I'd go for THPS2. Dirt cheap, more replay value than 3, "School II" (IMO, best level of all THPS levels thus far, tho I have my fingers crossed for "Campus" in THPS4)... If you like it, then you can upgrade to 4 once the price drops a little. THPS2 will keep you plenty busy while you wait. Actually, if you have an XBox and get THPS2x, the only thing you'll be missing from 3 is the revert, and since you've never used it, you'll never miss it! m13b

10-11-2002, 07:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
Marq Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Ottawa	Thanks for the tips guys. I have a PS2 and I'll start looking for the cheapest place to get THPS3 or maybe 2. If I reeeallly love it, I'll hold out for THPS5 next year (assuming it's possible). peace.

10-11-2002, 07:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Yeah, go for 2 or 3 and you can still have a blast and learn how to play, Then, later, you can get 4. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

10-12-2002, 05:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	They are both at the same price as they both are Greatest Hits titles for PS and PS2. I personally liked THPS2 better as i thought the level design was alot better then THPS3. But if you have an XBox get the THPS2X version just to play the old classic levels and i think it was 5 brand new levels as well. I have the first 2 on Dreamcast and THPS3 on GameCube. But will be getting THPS4 for the XBox as the s-controller reminds me of my Dreamcast controller. One of my Favs. __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

10-12-2002, 06:53 AM	#24 (permalink)
IKEA_boy Director Emeritus ~~Persista~~ Persistent Student Join Date: Oct 2001	There's a review for THPS2x in the 'reviews' section written by yours truly if you're interested in reading it.

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