Can I skip Mass Effect 1 and go to Mass Effect 2 [duplicate]

I have mass effect 1 on the Xbox 360, recently got myself a high end gaming PC and have been looking at the three game collection.

Have been told that the second one is much better than the first, question is:

Can i skip playing number 1 and just go straight to 2? Is there a major plot line etc that carries over and I will be sitting there scratching my head? Generally speaking I like to play a game from the start, but after six attempts on the Xbox I hate it. Is it different on the PC?

I know 2 - 3 the save games can carry over?

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You can skip ME 1 if you so choose. However consider these points before making your decision:

1. ME 1 has a quite bit of story you would be missing out on if you skip it.
2. There is one crucial decision regarding which squad member you want to sacrifice and which one you want to save.
3. You have the option to save Major Kirrahe, who is worth some points towards military strength in ME 3.
4. You have a confrontation with Urdnot Wrex. If you can diffuse it, Wrex will be in ME 2 uniting the clans and in ME 3 as leader of the Krogan clans. Without him, Urdnot Wreave will be in charge in ME 3 and you will not be able to save Eve from dying.
5. There is an encounter with the last Rachni queen. You could choose to let go and disappear, but she comes back in ME 3.
6. Any paragon/renegade decisions you take in ME 1 will get carried over.
7. Some amount of resources you find in ME 1 are carried over, helpful for researching upgrades in ME 2.
8. Romances are carried over from ME 1.
9. Experience the frustration in driving the Mako. It climbs and climbs as they say.

These are but some points to consider. I might have missed some. But all in all you can skip ME 1 if you choose. But IMO ME 1 is a very enjoyable game, I feel you should experience it. But if you want a prior saved file for ME 1 without making all these decisions, paragon/renegade choices etc, you can try Mass Effect Saves

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