They're both fantastic games but I personally prefer the original game. Let me once again qualify that I love them both though.

I prefer the original also.

I haven't played the original so I wouldn't be able to tell you which is better, Though I REALLY enjoyed JSRF.

" They're both fantastic games but I personally prefer the original game. Let me once again qualify that I love them both though. "

Having never played the second one I would say, um, the first. One of my favorite games though, first time experiencing that type of game and probably the last. Pre-ordered it and received the soundtrack, I hate myself for losing that cd, loved it.

Jet Grind Radio (NA name) was much better, and that game and its sequel are prime examples of how atmosphere affects experience.

Played neither sadly, but from what I've seen of both games, I like the original. The characters looked much better in that one I think. (especially Gum. I like her outfit in JGR better than JSRF)

JSRF had such an effect on me that picking the other would be wrong on many personal levels.

First. I felt Future lost some of the charm, visually and gameplay wise.

" JSRF had such an effect on me that picking the other would be wrong on many personal levels. "

Dreamcast owner confirmed.
I have yet to pick up an Xbox.

The Original.

WTF people voted for the original?

JSRF was about 4 times longer to play through, areas were much bigger and more interesting, much more content, of course better graphics, more music...

I imported the original JSR for Dreamcast but it was just too short & shallow compared to JSRF.

" First. I felt Future lost some of the charm, visually and gameplay wise. "

I picked the original as well... possibly because I played it first... but both games are awesome.
 
I do enjoy the spraypaint method in the first game better, as well as the music.

" JSRF had such an effect on me that picking the other would be wrong on many personal levels. "

I played a lot of both as well.
I felt Future kept all the good of the original and improved on it, so I'm goin with future.

I'm playing through Jet Set Radio for the first time and I've gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed. Sure, I like the art style and soundtrack, but it controls like shit.
 
Also, I wish I could just roll around without having cops teargas me every five seconds.

Both, at the same time.

" I'm playing through Jet Set Radio for the first time and I've gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed. Sure, I like the art style and soundtrack, but it controls like shit.  Also, I wish I could just roll around without having cops teargas me every five seconds. "

" WTF people voted for the original?JSRF was about 4 times longer to play through, areas were much bigger and more interesting, much more content, of course better graphics, more music...I imported the original JSR for Dreamcast but it was just too short & shallow compared to JSRF. "

The original was AWESOME.  Future was good, but still less awesome.

" @EVO said:

" I'm playing through Jet Set Radio for the first time and I've gotta say, I'm kinda disappointed. Sure, I like the art style and soundtrack, but it controls like shit.  Also, I wish I could just roll around without having cops teargas me every five seconds. "

What was your expectation, to be better than the second game? You do know it's the original game, right? "

@Diamond said:

" WTF people voted for the original?JSRF was about 4 times longer to play through, areas were much bigger and more interesting, much more content, of course better graphics, more music...I imported the original JSR for Dreamcast but it was just too short & shallow compared to JSRF.

It was also harder, had better physics and was much more rewarding to play.  JSR > JSRF

We can't always agree on everything.  Things would get boring. :)

Love both games but but normally I prefer JSRF. Even imported the soundtracks of both games from Japan.