Axe FX VS Tc Electronics G-Force

[dank311]

Ive been trying to decide on getting a used G-Force (I can find one for around $800) VS a new axe-FX. Its seem most think the axe fx is overall better.
What can the axe fx do that the G-force cant?(besides amp modeling)
Do both have seemless midi switching for live use?
Can you but both in stopbox mode to where you can turn offf and on different effects in each patch(kinda like the G-system)?
I know alot of famous sounds come from the older tc electronics fx like their delays, reverbs, chorus/flangers....How do the Axe FX effects sound compared to those on the G-force?
Which one is easier to program user presets?
Most of the bands I play have a wide range of tone and most use an array of effects in their rig, so for my style I tend to shoot for the same sounds. Here are a small list of bands and styles I like to maybe aid in your advice:
311, incubus, pink floyd, zepplin, grateful dead, circa survive, deftones, hendrix, killswitch engagne, metallica, a perfect circle, tool, smashing pumpkins, etc....The G-force draws me in b/c its a bit cheaper, and alot of the bands I like use the G-force or other TCE units in their rig. But the axe fx also has the amp modeling thing going for it...but then again, Ive though about getting the g-force first, and just adding the axe fx later, but just didnt know if it would be redudant and if Id end up selling one.

[solo-act]

$800 ---
I'll sell you my Gforce for $650
PM me if you're interested.

Ive been trying to decide on getting a used G-Force (I can find one for around $800) VS a new axe-FX. Its seem most think the axe fx is overall better.
What can the axe fx do that the G-force cant?(besides amp modeling)
Do both have seemless midi switching for live use?
Can you but both in stopbox mode to where you can turn offf and on different effects in each patch(kinda like the G-system)?
I know alot of famous sounds come from the older tc electronics fx like their delays, reverbs, chorus/flangers....How do the Axe FX effects sound compared to those on the G-force?
Which one is easier to program user presets?
Most of the bands I play have a wide range of tone and most use an array of effects in their rig, so for my style I tend to shoot for the same sounds. Here are a small list of bands and styles I like to maybe aid in your advice:
311, incubus, pink floyd, zepplin, grateful dead, circa survive, deftones, hendrix, killswitch engagne, metallica, a perfect circle, tool, smashing pumpkins, etc....The G-force draws me in b/c its a bit cheaper, and alot of the bands I like use the G-force or other TCE units in their rig. But the axe fx also has the amp modeling thing going for it...but then again, Ive though about getting the g-force first, and just adding the axe fx later, but just didnt know if it would be redudant and if Id end up selling one.

[Sixstring]

The G-Force is a good unit for effects, single space, somewhat easy to program and at half the cost of a new standard Axe FX (Solo-act's offer) not a bad deal at all providing it's in good condition.

I will say that the Axe has some real quality effects and are just as good if not better than the TC especially in the programming department. It seams to me if your going that rought (effects processor) the Axe will offer you more options in the long run (Amp and cab simms, free firmware updates, great customer support and it's made in the U.S.) but you will have to give up a rack space and spend twice as much. Personally having owned both I would go for the Axe.

[Eagle1]

If you don't need (or want ) the amp modeling the Axe is not better than the things it models. I don't think the reverb alone is up to a PCM. The Axe may make your rig a whole lot smaller though and it dose have many other great things in it. If you don't mind a bit of compromise the Axe is a very formidable product, but I would not include it in my own "dream" rig.