Xbox or ps2???

[THEMACER]

I really have no clue which one to buy. I have enough for both, the only prob is i really like grand tourismo, so im leaning towards ps2. Is there any comparable racing game to GT3 for xbox? Which system do you own and why??? Thanks

[Arden]

Go on a shopping site or to the store and compare games. That's the bottom line: if a game you like is on the PS2, then get a PS2. Really, the only thing keeping the Xbox afloat is Halo.

[Pengu]

Actually, without any isult meant, I'd like to add a slightly less biased view.

The xbox, despite it's microsoft ownership, is actually a very good product. Yes, HALO was the flagship game for it when it was released, but since then there have been many great titles come out. Project Gotham Racing was one of the first racing games, and is quite entertaining, and over time more and more games will become available to XBOX owners. But for me, it's the little things that make it presently a better buy.
You can save games without needing to buy endless memory cards, and listen to music of YOUR choice in most games, from the Hard Drive.
The controller, while almost certainly copied from previous console controller designs, is much easier to use than that of the PS2. And if you don't like the size, get a Controller-S, which is simmilar to the smaller sized controller introduced in Japan..
Multiplayer play with more than one XBOX is SWEET. Get a switch/hub, get 3 mate's with XBOXes, some cheap CAT5 cables, 4 copies of HALO (over here its only recently you could even buy an xbox without halo) and you have an instant evening/day/night/weekend/month of fun.
I dont know how many of Tom Clancy's games are available on PS2, but the shear difference in release/development times means the XBOX has the upper-hand as far as hardware goes, and GhostRecon/Splinter Cell are a joy just to watch. As with Windows/Mac i don't think its a case of "is that game available" any more with consoles ( except with maybe some very obscure games) it's more a case of, what your friends have (seems to influence buying a lot), what has the best graphics/sound/etc, and what you can get the best deal on..

[Androo]

ps2 has a built in dvd player, xbox you have to purchase.
Sony is more trusted with electronics, Microsoft is better with software, meaning get ps2.
PS2 looks cooler too!
It also has a more confortable controller.

[Arden]

Pengu, that doesn't sound unbiased to me.

If the Xbox has the games you want, get it. If the PS2 has the games you want, get it instead. If both have games you want and you can afford to, get both and have the best of both worlds.

[Pengu]

arden, I was actually referring to your comment: "The only thing keeping xbox alive is Halo"...

And androo..

As for looks, that can be debated all day. The controller issue. I suspect you would probably find the Sony controller more comfortable, because unless im mistaken, you are a young teenager and have smaller hands than an adult, hence a smaller controller is more comfortable. As for the dvd player, yes, you have to buy a DVD Remote to watch dvd's with an xbox, but most places (here in aus. at least) offer deals with an xbox, dvd remote, and a couple of games for a reduced price...

As for the electronics/software argument.

It actually works AGAINST my argument for the xbox, but I wouldnt consider Microsofts effors with software "better", even in relation to sony..

That said, supposedly the xbox works on a stipped down Windows 2000 Kernel (with mods for console purposes obviously)

Also. It suprised me when i found out, But microsoft supplied the OS for a previous game system.. and now i cant remember which one it was. Dreamcast.. or maybe one of the later nintento incarnations.. anyways. They pulled support when the xbox came to life..

[quiksan]

xbox xbox xbox!!!

i love it - between the LIVE (online play) and the games available, it's not even a decision. it's just sweet - and having a hard drive to save all your game data on is nice too.

just my $.02

[MikeXpop]

Here's a thought.

If you don't own a playstation 1, stop thinking right now, go buy a ps2, and pick up a bunch of classics at insanely low prices.

If you do, well then, consider this. It's mostly true as far as games go.

PS2 has the most games.
X-Box has the best looking games.
Gamecube has the best games.

Think of what you'll be using your game console for before you buy.