So I want to try Resident Evil.

[Alucard]

I love Resident Evil. I recommend starting with the PSX version, get the Director's cut if you can. The Gamecube version is good too, but it is also a little different. There are added rooms and better graphics, but still you get a great experience from starting with the original. Then you can play Resident Evil 2 and 3 if you like, which were both released on Playstation and Gamecube. Resident Evil 3 is identical on both systems, however Resident Evil 2 has at least one added feature on the Gamecube version. Its called an arranged mode where you get an assault rifle with unlimited ammo. Using that weapon makes beating the game a piece of cake. But I would say you should use that only if replaying the game so you get a better feel as to how good part 2 is when you play it for real.