Best console for drunks?

[ericsthename]

Well, I'd beg to differ that there is no debate here except for the fact that the OP stated that they're not a hardcore gamer. Since the system will likely only be used for a couple games here and there, the Wii is probably best - still I'll give my 2 cents.


While the wii is great for involving people - girls mostly - that you want to get involved (especially when drinking), some of the most fun I've had with the other gamers is online xbox live while drunk.

In my opinion it all depends on who you're drinking with... if you're a gamer, then fragging people in Gears, Halo 3 (beta was fun), Perfect Dark Zero even has been pretty awesome for me.

But there's no denying it, its still fun to play wiisports with a few chicks who otherwise wouldn't touch a controller. The downside is, you still have to treat them like you would on a normal system, since just because they'll pick up the controller doesn't mean theyre competitive...

 

[mrgreen4242]

Gamecube - Super Monkey Ball 2

Rich.

I second the GameCube. Cheap system and games, for one. Even at $250 the Wii is pretty pricey for something that won't get much use. Super Monkey Ball 2 is great fun with friends while drinking, Mario Party 7 (with the mic) is great for drunks, Mario Kart is classic drunken party game... I'm probably forgetting a few really good ones, but those three are really the best party games for any situation.

Oh, WarioWare is probably a good drunk game, too.

 

[kuebby]

Wii is fun but definitely dangerous. A friend of mine put his hand through a lightbulb playing Wii Tennis, totally sober.

I'd say N64. They're cheap so you don't cry when you break it and it has classic stand-bys like Goldeneye, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros.

 

[monke]

Wii. Just to watch people play tennis drunk would be worth it.

Actually the Gamecube wouldn't be bad. Or even a PS2.

 

[takao]

In my opinion it all depends on who you're drinking with... if you're a gamer, then fragging people in Gears, Halo 3 (beta was fun), Perfect Dark Zero even has been pretty awesome for me.

the best shooter played drunk is Unreal Tournament by far

on topic:
wii is very likely the best choice since you can get most party games for 4 players

or old gamecube where i secodn the choice of super moneky ball 2 ... god the flying mini game is so addicting

 

[barr08]

the best shooter played drunk is Unreal Tournament by far

Meh, drunk CS:S is the bomb diggity. Beat that.

 

[takao]

Meh, drunk CS:S is the bomb diggity. Beat that.

cs:s has no everybody for himself deathmatch
also cs:s has no ridiculous over the top weapons (bio rifle anyone) which are simply more fun drunk

and actually some people can play UT better when drunk because it's more forgiving

at least for LANs.. perhaps when playing alone over the internet it might be better

 

[cycocelica]

Wii probably but I would have to also say 360 with Halo. Nothing beats playing Halo 2 drunk online with random people.

Guitar Hero II is also fun drunk.

 

[Royale w/cheese]

Drunk goldeneye by far for classic shooters. But a wii for current drunken fun with non gamers.

 

[revenuee]

G/F ii

 

[barr08]

cs:s has no everybody for himself deathmatch
also cs:s has no ridiculous over the top weapons (bio rifle anyone) which are simply more fun drunk

and actually some people can play UT better when drunk because it's more forgiving

at least for LANs.. perhaps when playing alone over the internet it might be better

CS:S Deathmatches are common, man, theyre all over the place. The best drunk cs:s game is turbo gun game, reverse style.

Maybe it is more fun for me because I play seriously all the time, unless I am drunk, in which case I can just mess around.

 

[twistedlegato]

"Get Smashed Bro":

Play a smash bros: melee game with like 40 lives for each character, and drink (or take a shot ) every time you get killed. Twice for suicides (optional).

You'll wake up the next morning (afternoon) in front of your cube with a controller in your hand, guaranteed.

I dont drink. But just the fact of that is scary!