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Thread ID: 51333	2004-11-18 04:19:00	OT Computer ,X BOX or PS2	Exwesty (5639)	Press F1

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293426	2004-11-18 07:50:00	This is comming from someone who has Never Used a X BOX or PS2 or a any type of console which is out there :O > Bear in mind, though, that you kids may want the Xbox > due to peer pressure, and that's as good a reason as > any for choosing - peer pressure is far, far more > important to kids now than when we were young. Trust me, if peer pressure is involved in choosing for example between a Computer BOX or PS2 is NOT a Good thing because as soon as your kids get older they soon will be asking "can I have this", "can I have that" etc.... all because of peer pressure. My 5 cents :)	stu120404 (268)
293427	2004-11-18 08:21:00	pppfffftttt consoles, what a joke :p i would rather have a pc any day, can your ps2 surf the net and type up a word document?? how about no :p. pc's IMO have way better graphics and they are upgradeable where as a ps2 or a xbox you cant, you have to wait until something like a ps3 comes out, whereas if you wanna upgrade your pc, ya just buy a cpu if thats what you want my 0.5x10-142	Prescott (11)
293428	2004-11-18 09:02:00	Prescott: Does this really have to degenerate into another silly argument. The topic originator never asked about playing games on a PC. A console is a completely different proposition entirely. It's not even in the same market. And just to help you out, 0.5x10-142 = -137	POTUS (5276)
293429	2004-11-18 09:18:00	Interesting thoughts so far - gee I've even had the wife reading this! I'm open to suggestions as per my post I guess what i'm saying is would buying a console offer anything different that the boys can't already do on the computer I mean they have clocked the Halo demo and I guess they would like the full game despite it being R16, having a P4 computer, do I need to buy a console to attach to the tv or just buy the pc version. After all an XBox has a hard drive, and graphics card and CD/DVD Rom drive all it is is just a basic cut down pc that you can't print from or email etc	Exwesty (5639)
293430	2004-11-18 09:25:00	PC was an option the author was considering. Prescott's post included reasons he thought PCs superior, so IMO it is a valid suggestion. I would go for a PS2 because they are IMO more stable by far than PC and XBOX, and unlike a PC are designed to run all games made for them. Cheers George	george12 (7)
293431	2004-11-18 09:28:00	All an xbox brings is game selection,ease of use,and multiplayer....in return you get graphics on par with a mid range pc from 2 years ago,displayed at low res. Sounds like you already have a capable PC,so you would indeed be spending money on something far less then what you already have,....but....the ultimate xbox pack i saw on tele tonight was good value. Maybe the pile of timber would be an alternative....I remember as a lad spending weeks building a cart,then taking it over to the local park,and getting beaten up and the cart taken off me before i got to take it on its maiden voyage........lmao,rough neibourhood......	metla (154)
293432	2004-11-18 09:30:00	>>I would go for a PS2 because they are IMO more stable by far than PC and XBOX. Aye? You managed to have an unstable xbox? Can't say any of my comps carsh,never ever. Nor console i have owned.	metla (154)
293433	2004-11-18 09:43:00	Because you have a reasonable PC, whether or not to get a console depends on your budget. That is, a console can free up the computer, lure the whole family onto the games (hours of family fun :D), play multiplayer much better and a bit more. -- BUT -- You already have a machine that is capable of playing games at quality on par with a console. For the price of a PS2 or and XBOX, you could by a decent graphics card and a hand controller even. Then you would have a highly capable rig for your kids to enjoy with countless games. The final say is yours. If you have the money buy a console, you will get a lot of enjoyment out of it. It has other uses than games too (another DVD player for example). But if you would rather economise, spend some money on the PC - your kids will thank you and the TV will be free. And you will not be using two units for a task that can be accomplished with one. Hope this helps Cheers George	george12 (7)
293434	2004-11-18 09:56:00	We have a mediocre PC, a fast PC, a PS1, PS2, even a SNES. They each have their own unique uses. It's easier and more fun to slouch on the couch with a console, something you really can't do with the PC. On the other side of the coin you can't play Rise of Nations on the PS2. 2 kids sharing a PS2 or Xbox can have hours andhours of fun, even challenge mum or dad. If all their mates have Xboxes they may be able to borrow or swap games. As I said earlier, we found that their are more games for younger kids on the PS2 than Xbox - but that may not be the case with older kids. Halo 2 is the buzz at school right now, but that will change when the next PS2 biggie gets released.... Ratchet & Clank 3 this week, according to our 9 year old - that's already taking over the chat at school. If you haven't got a spare TV, get one to use with the console, otherwise you'll never see the 6 o'clock news again! If they want to play Mario Brothers get a SNES ;)	POTUS (5276)
293435	2004-12-09 04:09:00	Just an update Bought an XBox in the end, Xmas pack for $300, didn't give it to the boys for their birthdays, instead it's hidden away for christmas as i figured the got way too much for thier birthdays anyway. As they don't treat CD's/ DVD's that well at times can games be loaded onto the hardrive or backup copies be made?	Exwesty (5639)
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