XBox or PS2

[armstrong]

Hey gamers,

I need to choose one of these, a gift to me from someone addicted to games. I think its a great idea, as then I can stop playing my obsolete PC games (not that I play much), and separate my work area from my play area.

Anyway, I've always been into RPG-type and simulation games like Pool of Radiance (very old game), Populous, Railroad Tycoon, and SimCity. I don't like fast shoot-them-up games.

So which one - XBox or PS2 - is more appropriate for my kind of games?

Also, are there options and accessories - like additonal memory, keyboard, and and joystick - that you recommend?

TIA!

Apollo

 

[Brian]

i'd say more than likely ps2 would suit your needs better, but then again, i'm kinda biased i don't like xbox all that much

 

[Scott]

I used to have a PS2 though I prefer my Xbox (sold my PS2 as I ended up never playing it). It's just better in just about everything.

 

[adam_uk]

get an xbox

got a built in 8gb memory card (hdd)

built in xbox live support

getter graphics

better games

just a around better console imo

id only get a ps2 if i was feeling flush and needed a doorstop

 

[e39m5]

xbox, definetly

 

[Raf]

I would have to say PS2 because Xbox seems to have many shooter-type games out these days from what I've noticed.

 

[CMachuca]

xBox... Go with it.. Best option in console gaming... It's very good and even better with xBox Live

 

[Darren]

I've never played an XBox, so my opinion is obviously bias, but in my opinion you can't go wrong with a PS2.

My brother is a gamer, so I just asked him about it. He said there is many more features for the XBox, but there's a fair selection of games for the PS2 to chose from. All in all, and to keep things short and sweet, he told me the XBox is overal better, but he personally prefers the PS2.

I not sure if that helps much!

 

[BLazeD]

Xbox for me!

 

[DSL]

Playstation 2 for RPG.

 

[Brian]

yea RPG is ps2 if you were more into fps then xbox would be the way to go

 

[CoolGuy]

I enjoy simcity 4 and all the sims.


Excellent Pc games.



But I like Ps2 better than xbox for many reason. Free online play, cheaper prices.

 

[armstrong]

Looks like prference is just about even, with 5 votes for XBox and 6 votes for PS2. But these were the clincher:

but there's a fair selection of games for the PS2 to chose from

Playstation 2 for RPG.

RPG is ps2

Thanks for your help, friends! I look forward to lots of manhours wasted in front of the PS2. So if I don't have as much time grabbing great names, you would know why. :p

 

[nonenone]

PS2!!!! but the psX is coming soon anyway its out in japan already but not here in australia

 

[armstrong]

Originally posted by nonenone
PS2!!!! but the psX is coming soon anyway its out in japan already but not here in australia

There's always something "coming soon", and if I always wait for the next best thing, then I'll always have nothing. Its a fact of 21st century life that as soon as you buy something, chances are its already obsolete.

Anyway, PS2 prices right now are reasonable. I imagine PS3 or PSX when it comes out will cost much more.

 

[nonenone]

yeah it probably will cost more about $1000 more!!!

 

[BoRiCuA]

I read a short articale (Don't remember where) and the PSX is silver and flat, it's pretty cool. You can download music, movies, surf the internet, play DVDs, just like a real computer. Too bad it costs over $1,000

I'd rather buy a new computer..lol

 

[redhippo]

go for pS2, i used to own pS1. am also deciding on xbox or ps2!! most friends seems to have xbox2:tri:

 

[Darren]

Nice choice, Apollo! :tu:

You've made the right move, and you'll know it as soon as you get hooked!

 

[Webtwink]

I say Xbox is better than PS2 any day