Originally Posted by Rdr4evr

All of the reviews I've read have been identical for both versions, so I'm assuming that they are completely the same aside from the controls and slightly the graphics. The Gamecube tends to be just a tad bit sharper. It all depends on which control he prefers to play it with I guess. But as for your question, no not one is significantly better than the other, most people won't even notice any difference. He probably enjoys his PS2 more and prefers to play that version.

Originally Posted by aoeuhtns

The gamecube typically has faster loading times (because the smaller discs can supposidly spin faster), but they typically take out the voiceovers because the gamecube has less storage space on the disks.

I personally prefer the gamecube controller. If you want your nephew to know that you purposefully bought the gamecube version, just give him a little note with the game and tell him your will take it to exchange it if he wants.

Originally Posted by CityOfAngels

For just in case you haven't attempted to find it online, I hope this helps: http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/244191.asp
$19.99 is not a bad price tag