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I'm thinking about getting my kids (and me) either an X-Box or PlayStation2 for x-mas. IYHO, which is better? Both appear to cost about the same. My kids are 7, 10, 34 (me). Thanks for your feedback.

I was torn between the same two myself...I ended up going with the playstation because the games that my kids wanted were on the playstation...

I think there both a solid system. As Indy stated, look at the types of games your going to get and see which system has more of what you like. I have both and think they each are awesome in there own ways.
Both can go online but xbox cost money if you want xbox live. There are other ways of playing with xbox for free but there not as good as live. I have never had any lag on xbox live. I also play ps2 online lag free. Playstation 2 has two versions, one that comes with ethernet and one you have to buy seperatly.

My Answer:Xbox
Reason(s):The Xbox live system is much more developed and stable then the online capabilities of PS2. It has games for all ages, lots of shooting, sports and adventure games that you could all play together. Ive had mine since last Christmas and love it...Im hoping to get Madden 2004 for christmas...check out the games at the xbox website or EB Games.com
Merry Christmas!!
-Ace

i don't have either

but speaking from a pc gamers perspective, if your pc is pretty fast and is great at pc games, then you may not need the x-box, in that situation i'd prolly go for the ps2

but if your pc isn't fast enough, an x-box is nice, i've played on one, it has Halo, if your kids or you get into that, which the ps2 don't have

its a tough choice, great games on both platforms

i guess like the others have said, see what games you want to play and get whichever console fits that

or like some people do, get both consoles

Both are excellent systems. One thing to consider is this however; Playstation is nearing the end of its creative/developemental arc and Xbox is really just coming into its "adulthood" as a gaming system. The latest generation of games is so much better than (graphically at least) the earlier games and we're starting to see some good RPG's on the Xbox (finally!) like Knights of the Old Republic, Baldurs Gate II and Sudeki, which ships in march.

you'll be happy with either, my preference is the Xbox.

J

Thanks everyone...I knew I could count you you guys. Looks like I will go with the x-box. I'm sure they (we) will be very happy.

Originally posted by Blisster
Both are excellent systems. One thing to consider is this however; Playstation is nearing the end of its creative/developemental arc and Xbox is really just coming into its "adulthood" as a gaming system. The latest generation of games is so much better than (graphically at least) the earlier games and we're starting to see some good RPG's on the Xbox (finally!) like Knights of the Old Republic, Baldurs Gate II and Sudeki, which ships in march.

you'll be happy with either, my preference is the Xbox.

J

actually microsoft has in plans the release of the XBOX 2 using an ATI card...for the money id say go with PS2 it has more games than the XBOX and more people making games for it

'XboxNext' as I've heard it called may see a release as early as christmas 2005, but I wouldn't bet on it.

Like mentioned before it depends on what kind of games you're looking for. Lately I think XBox has an edge over PS2 or GameCube just b/c the games that have been coming out for XBox.

XBox however, looks more like a fugly huge box though.

Get Both, You'll be even happier.

youve got to buy a special remote to watch DVDs on the xbox too

I have the XBOX and the PS2, not that I'm a big console gamer either but personally I like the XBOX better. My PS2 will probly end up on eBay before i knwo it, lol.

Scrap both of them... get a gamecube.

The graphics are awesome, it has some brilliant games. Has great games your kids will enjoy and games you can enjoy (don't believe the naff propaganda about it being all kiddie games)...

Gamecube.

Your kids are 7 and 10 so they would probley like ps2 games better and the controller,but they make some little mini micro controllers and hey your kids might like halo and counter-strike .