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173396 2003-09-06 06:19:00 I know this will open a can of worms, but my son and I are in a bit of a quandary! We want to get a game console.......and have tossing about with the idea of buying either an Xbox or a Playstation 2! Any ideas? Any sites where I can check this out? Which is the best one to go for? Thanks draftycloud (2278)
173397 2003-09-06 06:27:00 G'Day

Well I guess it comes down to practicality and preference. The PS2 is probably a better choice....(I got one, so it better be) and you can play DVD's straight out of the box.

With the XBOX, i believe you need a remote, but most packages usually sell em.

Id be inclined to go for the PS2, because you can play your PS1 games on it, which will let you play games like final fantasy 7 and 8, which everyone should get thier teeth into again

read the reviews at
www.pcsoftware.co.nz

fairly helpful.
sloanie (3963)
173398 2003-09-06 06:35:00 at the moment i;d say playstation coz of alllllll the games around..
but after time xbox would be better as i not sure if i'm right but u can do online gaming via xbox....and the game list would grow i'm sure...

u could always hire a playstation from the local video store and give it a go..if u like..go for it...
if u know someone with a xbox..go around give that a go...if u like...decide :)


for me personally...i like playstion better coz of the games around, and coz the console is easier to use.......

let us know what u decide...if and when u decide :)
csinclair83 (200)
173399 2003-09-06 08:12:00 no doubt dat u should buy a PS 2 cos of all the games it has, and they are all so good :D, nyways i think that an Xbox is just a comp and if u want another comp u should buy that :D vk_dre (195)
173400 2003-09-06 08:23:00 PS 2 all the way. a much better selection of games and at reasonalble prices too. A hex on the XBox ;) mark.p (383)
173401 2003-09-06 08:48:00 Thanks people for the advice!! We seem to be leaning towards a PS2 after all that! (the little one jumping up and down next to me agrees!!) Going to give them both a spin and see what happens! draftycloud (2278)
173402 2003-09-06 12:05:00 Obviously, you've never had the joys of a modified X-Box... ;)

Make mine an X-Box ANY day of the week.

Lo.
Lohsing (219)
173403 2003-09-06 12:11:00 A modified X-BoX? A modified Comp? :D Who said there wernt any modified PS 2s.................. PLAYSTATION 2 RULZ :D vk_dre (195)
173404 2003-09-06 22:15:00 A common perception is that XBox is a pc, which is far from the truth. However it is possible to install any modchip and then Linux, and make a simple keyboard adaptor all for about $50 and 20 minutes work. Also XBox's game list is rapidly increasing and many new popular games are expected out on the consol in the near future, such as Counterstrike and Vice City. I have had both and have sold the PS2. Where abouts do you live? Anyone in Tauranga wan't to buy my XBox off me? I don't play either of them enough and would rather have the money. Also I find most games like FPS are better on the computer with a mouse. I think it's best you try both for yourself before you buy either. Don't let peoples biast opinions persuade you, ofcourse they are going to favour the consol they have themselves. HTH Craig (448)
173405 2003-09-07 01:46:00 XBOX!!! You'd get brainwashed if you went within 50 feet of that thing. God knows how many Microsoft Liscence Agreements you're breaking just by using it on more than one TV!!!!!!!! :D

Stick with PS2. Smooth, sharp and a brand that everyone knows, trusts, and loves.
hamstar (4)
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