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

 

[yl88]

PS2 has wide range of game for u to choose.

 

[Rob]

I am also deciding between the two. I have decided on Xbox though... found a real bargain package deal... well, for the UK anyway.

I would say check out www.gameplay.co.uk and www.game.net for excellent prices in UK on games and consoles.

 

[armstrong]

Just brought home my PS2 today, and very much feel like a kid again.

Anyway, the package I bought came with the standard controllers and a memory stick, driving accessories (steering wheel and foot pedals), a dance pad (to shake off excess pounds :p ), and 15 games! I already settled for a couple:

Age of Empires II
Army Men (Sarge's Heroes)
Sims
Hitman (Contracts)
Gran Turismo 3
Dark Alliance II (Baldur's Gate )

Now I have to find nine more within the next 3 months. Any recommendations most welcome. Thanks!

 

[viciouscircle]

ill suggest DarkCloud (1or2) and Final Fantasy(X,X-2,orXI)

 

[Rob]

I bought my Xbox and LOVE it!

GTA and GTA Vice all the way!

 

[Blackpanther]

Ill disagree with all of you and take my PC over any console any day...

 

[Rob]

Blackpanther, I agree, the PC is overall the best system you can get.

However, upgrading my PC to play the latest and greatest games just isnt financially worth it, for me anyhow.

The one time fee of a console means you can still play all the brand new games without ever needing to upgrade. Until the next version comes along *dreams of Xbox2...*

 

[rabid_nerd]

GOTTA GO XBOX....

PS2 is too pansy... ie. Games more likely to be censored vs. versions for XBox, even GameCube (a total joke of a machine)

 

[Blackpanther]

Originally posted by Rob
Blackpanther, I agree, the PC is overall the best system you can get.

However, upgrading my PC to play the latest and greatest games just isnt financially worth it, for me anyhow.

The one time fee of a console means you can still play all the brand new games without ever needing to upgrade. Until the next version comes along *dreams of Xbox2...*

I do see where your coming from, especially now that ps2 is quite cheap, but when it was just first out at £300 you can get a great pc graphics card that surpasses the ps2 graphics and really shouldnt need upgraded for a few years for that price.. I can play ps1 ps2 xbox games not to mention any other game from any system/console on my system with flawless graphics. And i expect ill be able to play xbox2 games when an emulator is created or atleast for the price of it grab a pc graphics card that will play them and more! Xbox is just a small version of a pc..

but i do see where your coming from.. !

-=BP=-