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Originally Posted by xepherys
it mostly depends on the type of game you like to play. The PS2 has GREAT RPGs and Japanese games. If you're into sports or shooters (Halo/Halo 2) then the Xbox is the way to go. Generally games that are put out for both systems tend to look a little better on the Xbox, both have DVD capabilities (dunno if that means anything to you or not). At any rate, you could prolly get both for cheap on Ebay these days... with the 360 out.
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Both consoles are great, as is the Gamecube, it all depends on what kind of games you like.
PS2 -
+Largest selection of games of any "old" console. This means that, aside from the obvious, there are a lot of AAA titles in the "platinum" or budget range
+Loads of Japanese, turn based rpgs
+Largest amount of Japanese support (ie: Capcom with Residenty Evil, Konami with Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid etc etc)
+Good selection of racers (Gran Turismo)
+GTA series...but as you're a pc gamer I'd imagine this is irrelevant
-Generally inferior versions of multiplatform games (weaker graphics, slower frame rate...eg: Splinter Cell, Burnout, Sonic, and so on)
-Less support from Western developers, so weak selection of FPS games, etc
-Terrible online network. It's free, yes, but at the cost of developer support, unfied friends list and identification, patchy feature set (some games don't have voice communication etc etc)
+/-the controller. This is a matter of personal preference, and the size of your hands.
Xbox -
+Superior graphics
+Excellent selection of FPS games
+Excellent selection of racers (on par with PS2, both have their exclusives...PGR and Forza series vs PS2 with GT and so on)
+Solid selection of action/adventure games (ie: Ninja Gaiden)
+Generally has the best versions of multiplatform games
+The ideal online network. There's a yearly fee but it's not very expensive, and well worth it considering how much better it is when compared to the PS2's
+Hard Drive, allowing you to rip custom soundtracks and use them in games
+If you can be bothered modding it you could emulate practically every previous console's games
-Poor Japanese developer support.
-Have to buy a remote to watch dvds
-Small number of budget titles, most of which are low quality
+/-RPGs. It has a couple of good ones, like KOTOR, Fable, and Morrowind, but all of these are now on PC...if you'd prefer to play on a tv this is a plus
+/-the controller. This is a matter of personal preference, and the size of your hands.
Gamecube -
+It has Nintendo games
+Best versions of Resident Evil series
+Cheapest current generation console
-No online network
-if you don't like Nintendo games you just bought an $80 paperweight