OT: Game Console Help

Dutch · 12-02-2003, 08:20 PM

I have a PS2, but it's getting kind of long in the tooth and with my kids beating the heck out of it, I'm afraid it's on it's last legs.

I'm thinking about buying an X-Box for Christmas for my...ahem...kids. Is an X-Box worth buying? Or is there a PS3 or something right around the corner that's going to hit the shelves the second I buy an X-Box?

So I guess my choices are

1. Just hang on to the PS2 until it dies, something bigger and better is right around the corner.

or

2. Add an X-Box, it's worth it and anyways nothing is coming out for another year or more.

Any help would be appreciated.

Easy Mac · 12-02-2003, 08:22 PM

add the x-box

sabotai · 12-02-2003, 08:30 PM

The bigger and better is still at least a couple of years away.

FloridaFringe · 12-02-2003, 08:37 PM

Xbox all the way.

wbonnell · 12-02-2003, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dutch

I'm thinking about buying an X-Box for Christmas for my...ahem...kids.

Then get a gamecube...

MikeVic · 12-02-2003, 11:35 PM

Get a Gamecube for the kids and yourself.

Schmidty · 12-03-2003, 12:07 AM

There's only one good reason to buy the Xbox in my opinion - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Since that's already on PC, I would just stick with the PS2.

kingnebwsu · 12-03-2003, 12:21 AM

Xbox is my console of choice. But if your only reason for delay is waiting for the next-gen...it won't be here for about 2-3 years. Buy another system (whatever that may be).

sterlingice · 12-03-2003, 12:36 AM

Christmas 2005 is the early estimate on the next gen consoles so that's a good 2 years wait.

SI

stevew · 12-03-2003, 12:56 AM

If you think you are getting Disk read errors, this link might be of some help

http://cgi.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.asp?board=2000105&topic=10810183

To sum it up, you call up sony and complain a little and they should waive the repair costs. From what I understand, Sony put a lot of substandard parts in their early PS2 models and are willing to fix most for free.

Just as long as you havent modded it or anything.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-03-2003, 11:03 AM

The next playstation which will have TIVO, DVD-R functions, a harddrive as well as PS2 technology should be out sometime next year. However, it will still play games exactly like PS2 per reports. The PS3 and other true next generation consoles aren't due out until at least Christmas 2005. Personally, I think if you have a large library of games (or even a decent size one) you should purchase another playstation. If I only had a very small library of games, then I would be tempted by the X-Box.

Kodos · 12-03-2003, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eaglesfan27
The next playstation which will have TIVO, DVD-R functions, a harddrive as well as PS2 technology should be out sometime next year. However, it will still play games exactly like PS2 per reports. The PS3 and other true next generation consoles aren't due out until at least Christmas 2005. Personally, I think if you have a large library of games (or even a decent size one) you should purchase another playstation. If I only had a very small library of games, then I would be tempted by the X-Box.

Just to clarify, this is the PSX he is talking about. Like everyone else is saying, the PS3 won't be out for another couple years.

I have a PS2 and Xbox, and for the most part, I seem to play the PS2 much more often. But right now I am in football mode, and the 2 main football games I have are PS2. Some day I will actually start playing Halo...

Bee · 12-03-2003, 12:33 PM

I think you should buy a Dreamcast.

SackAttack · 12-03-2003, 04:14 PM

Not to mention, Sony removed several features from the PSX Japanese release, and i wouldn't be at all surprised if they wound up doing the same thing for the North American release next year.

12-03-2003, 12:07 AM	#7
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	There's only one good reason to buy the Xbox in my opinion - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Since that's already on PC, I would just stick with the PS2. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

12-03-2003, 12:36 AM	#9
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Christmas 2005 is the early estimate on the next gen consoles so that's a good 2 years wait. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

12-03-2003, 11:03 AM	#11
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	The next playstation which will have TIVO, DVD-R functions, a harddrive as well as PS2 technology should be out sometime next year. However, it will still play games exactly like PS2 per reports. The PS3 and other true next generation consoles aren't due out until at least Christmas 2005. Personally, I think if you have a large library of games (or even a decent size one) you should purchase another playstation. If I only had a very small library of games, then I would be tempted by the X-Box. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-02-2003, 08:22 PM	#2
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	add the x-box

12-02-2003, 08:30 PM	#3
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	The bigger and better is still at least a couple of years away.

12-02-2003, 08:37 PM	#4
FloridaFringe H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale Fla	Xbox all the way.

12-02-2003, 11:35 PM	#6
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Get a Gamecube for the kids and yourself.

12-03-2003, 12:21 AM	#8
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Xbox is my console of choice. But if your only reason for delay is waiting for the next-gen...it won't be here for about 2-3 years. Buy another system (whatever that may be).

12-03-2003, 12:56 AM	#10
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	If you think you are getting Disk read errors, this link might be of some help http://cgi.gamefaqs.com/boards/genmessage.asp?board=2000105&topic=10810183 To sum it up, you call up sony and complain a little and they should waive the repair costs. From what I understand, Sony put a lot of substandard parts in their early PS2 models and are willing to fix most for free. Just as long as you havent modded it or anything.

12-03-2003, 12:33 PM	#13
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I think you should buy a Dreamcast.

12-03-2003, 04:14 PM	#14
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Not to mention, Sony removed several features from the PSX Japanese release, and i wouldn't be at all surprised if they wound up doing the same thing for the North American release next year.

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