Is it too late to buy a PS2?


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Hey,

I've been thinking about buying a Playstation 2 with my Christmas money because I want to get NHL 2004 and play it online and I want WWE Smackdown! Here comes the Pain. Would it be wise to buy this system even though its over 3 years old and PS3 is a year or so around the corner? I already own a Gamecube but Nintendo kills me with the lack of Online gaming for it.

What you all think? So far all the people I've asked said go for it but I'm still looking for some more opinions.

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the xbox is better than the ps2 in all respects, but the games are what really matter if you talk to most people (assuming they aren't extremely biased). go with the system that has the most games you like. personally, i started out with ps2 and then later got an xbox because the games have better graphics, the xbox supports more (HDTV, 5.1 surround sound, broadband-only internet games). i hardly play my ps2 anymore :whistle:

i'm gonna get xbox live soon, and it's supposed to be awesome, i can't wait :D

xbox live is in no way 'better' then ps2 online play. it could be said its the other way around since you have to pay a monthy fee for xbox live. the only add-on price for the ps2 would be the network adapter. but if your buying a new p s2 they come bundled with it. i own all 3 current consoles and i play my ps2 way more then the other 2. (and i actually like my gamecube alot more then the xcrate)

ps3 wont be coming out for ATLEAST a year. get a ps2. you wont regret it

xbox live is in no way 'better' then ps2 online play. it could be said its the other way around since you have to pay a monthy fee for xbox live. the only add-on price for the ps2 would be the network adapter. but if your buying a new p s2 they come bundled with it. i own all 3 current consoles and i play my ps2 way more then the other 2. (and i actually like my gamecube alot more then the xcrate)

ps3 wont be coming out for ATLEAST a year. get a ps2. you wont regret it

:blink: ok... here's my logic:

most games that have a monthly fee cost about 5-10 US dollars a month, right? xbox live costs $50 per year, which is $4.166 per month, less than a single game normally costs. and that includes as many games as you want, unlimited hours, etc... not to mention voice communication between games, scoreboards, etc. read this if you want to see more about xbox live:

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/about/Featu...-GTDBReview.htm

I say get a PS2. The PS2 has a huge library of great games (mainly because it's been around so long) and there are still a lot more games coming out for it. The Xbox is a nice system as well with quite a few great games but of all the new systems I play the PS2 the most (followed by the GC and then the Xbox). But the PS3 will still be a while down the road (isn't is estimated at 2005?) so you will still get a lot of time to use the PS2. As for online play I would agree the Xbox beats the PS2 except for the fact you have to pay a yearly fee to get online. Maybe I'm just to used to computer games (all the online games I play on the computer are free) having no subscription, or maybe it's just becasue I'm a cheap son of a ***** but I don't like paying for online game services (although I have to say with Xbox Live you get a lot of bang for your buck). But on the other flip of the coin there are a lot more online Xbox games then PS2 games (at least to my knowlege). Guess it all depends on the kind of games you want to play.

If you want the most out of your money, then go for the xbox. I know that NHL 2004 is out on xbox, but Im not sure if smackdown is or if it is just a PS2 exclusive, someone else might be able to tell you that...

And if you want online play, xbox live is IMO best out between xbox and PS2.

If you want the most out of your money, then go for the xbox. I know that NHL 2004 is out on xbox, but Im not sure if smackdown is or if it is just a PS2 exclusive, someone else might be able to tell you that...

And if you want online play, xbox live is IMO best out between xbox and PS2.

Well, PS2 is free online if you get the network adapter pack... not to mention Madden 04 online... and SOCOM 2

Well, seeing as how he's mainly interested in playing NHL2004 online, the only route is to go the PS2 as EA Sports doesn't support XBox Live. Also, I'm pretty sure that Smackdown game is only on PS2 but I could be wrong.

There'r probably a load of games he could play on the XBox online but the key factor is... is he interested in any of them? If it's only EA games then the PS2 is your only choice.

Go with the Xbox, its live has alot of people, I was looking at how many people were online on PS2 and was amazed to see just about 50-100 in comparison to the 5,000 on live every day. Xbox is farusperiror and you get more stuff for you rmoney and ps2 dosent have any decent exclsuives for ps2 apart from gt4 but we have pgr2 and rsc2 so :p. Just get the Xbox, ps2 is outdated

If you wanna play EA Sports games online, then you're only option is the PS2. If you like the Need For Speed series, then Hot Pursuit 2 for the PS2 (now a Greatest Hits title) is the original, and the Xbox version is merely a port and is lacking in quality. I'm not sure, but I think NFS:Underground is online-capable only on the PS2. Your best option is to get the new PS2 online pack which includes the new SCPH-50001 model PS2, the network adapter, and ATV Off-Road Fury 2 for only $199.99.

Besides, only the PS2 has the Gran Turismo series! AFAIK, the Xbox does not have any force feedback support for racing games. The PS2 has a new wheel from Logitech that has a 900-degree turing radius, just like a real steering wheel.

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It used to be "all about the games", but with all the games coming out for pretty much the PS2 and Xbox, I'd say to look at the titles you want to play, and work from there.

Personally, I'd go for the Xbox. Kick-ass online support, kick-ass graphics, kick-ass sound. I bought a component-input 20" TV today for my kids for $179 so there's no excuse to not get at LEAST decent video from a console nowadays, and the Xbox has built-in, real-time Dolby Digital 5.1

So unless you're going to play Final Fantasy X, I'd say get the Xbox.

but if your buying a new p s2 they come bundled with it

I don't know this for a fact, but don't the BUNDLED systems have the OLD PS2 rev, and the standalone boxes with the yellow "+" in the lower right hand corner the NEWER rev machines?

I bought a "Yellow Plus" box for my kids the other day and it is in fact the newer rev (iLink gone, DVD+/-RW support, IR remote).

Mike

Edited by Starman

IMO Xbox would be better if you're more open minded about games and like to play multiplayer games online. However, if you're a Square Enix/RPG fan like me, get the PS2, you won't regret it! (I'm getting on this week, FF time!! :D)

Final Fantasy X, X-2, XI, XII, Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts 2 ... need I say more? *drool*

Edit: Remember, good graphics won't necessarily make a bad game better, so don't weigh graphics that heavily, since the difference isn't that big when you compare quality games from PS2 and Xbox.

Edited by Monkeh

i've been lookin into buyin a console for the longest time... and i wanted the same titles as you (hockey for online playy.. and wrestling cause there aer no wrestling games for pc (that are decent.. don't say wwe raw is decent.. it's a terrible port.. anyway i haven't seen any of the ea games out ofr xbox/.. although i maybe wrong.. i see games like nhl rivals 2004.. but not just nhl 2004... as for wrestling games it looks like xbox gets the WWE Raw side of things and PS2 gets the WWE Smackdown side.. xbox's newest: raw 2 ... ps2's newest: smackdown! here comes the pain.. despite always wanting an xbox more thena ps2 i decided to go for a ps2 instead... cause first person shoother like halo.. half life and the doom games we're ones i did NOT want to be playing on a console... those games i will get for my computer instead.. now knowing that with a ps2 i dont have to pay online fees is just great too.. i got offered a stand alone ps2 yesterday for $100 CDN (like $76 US).. with no controller.. but still.. after i do buy one i'll be saing myself over $100 which i can put towards nhl 2004 and smackdown... :)

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