Gaming system recommendations

[DoubleHelix747]

Guys n gals,

I need to buy a gaming system for someone very dear. This is something that my life passed by without taking any notice and all I know is that there is MS's XBox and Sony's Playstation 2. Could someone please help me with pro and cons of each as well as their total cost of ownership? I really would appreciate you sharing your views. Thanks so much!

 

[sphfaros]

so you are just looking at video game console systems or would you like to build them a gaming computer?

 

[t3h l337 n3wb]

What's your budget? What games do you play? Do you want to BUY a pre-built gaming computer or build one yourself? More info would be helpful...

 

[DoubleHelix747]

Originally posted by: sphfaros
so you are just looking at video game console systems or would you like to build them a gaming computer?

Just looking at video game console systems for my nephew... too stupid to build anything :-(

 

[keeleysam]

get him an xbox with a modchip

 

[imported_Kensai]

Originally posted by: keeleysam
get him an xbox with a modchip

😀

 

[imported_rod]

Depends if you mind waiting for the new consoles being released 'soon'. (XBoX360 and PS3).

XboX is technically superior, though the Play Station 2 has more games. Personally, Id get a playstation2. If he doesn't already have any games then the XboX is probably a better choice.

RoD

 

[i1o0i]

PS2 ROCKS!

Agreed with Rod

 

[imported_Technomancer]

Just as long as it isn't like mine...