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Posted by: TractorPacker
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Originally posted by: highwayman
Looking to get kids (2 boys, aged 6 and 8) new game console. Looking at X-Box, Game Cube and PS2 , am leaning to a Game Cube because the games are less violent. Most of these systems seem more complicated to play than to fly a 747
Any thought would be appriciated.
Remember the Atari 2600? Now that was game playing.
I have 3 machine hooked up right now, to one TV. I play the ps2 because of the quad games.
Posted by: BigBadScrambler
I have a PS2 and like it. But, if I were to buy a new system, it would definately be the X-Box. One of my friends mods them with 120 Gig harddrives and many other features. He puts emulators on it and has over 3000 super Nintendo games, plus Sega, regualr Nintendo, Nintendo 64, so on so on. His X-box can store over 40 games on the harddrive and plays and loads them faster than a regualr X-box. That, and when he wants a new game, he rents it, burns it, and loads it on the X-box. WAY COOL!!!
Posted by: highwayman
Looking to get kids (2 boys, aged 6 and 8) new game console. Looking at X-Box, Game Cube and PS2 , am leaning to a Game Cube because the games are less violent. Most of these systems seem more complicated to play than to fly a 747
Any thought would be appriciated.
Posted by: JayBird04
I have to agree with most of the comments on here. here is how I rank the consoles:
-xbox is more for the advanced gammer. a lot of people are discouraged because of the controller. it is not that hard to get used to. my 8yr old cousin can beat a lot of people in halo, so that just proves anyone can learn. but the xbox game selection is pretty poor for kids. you can mod an xbox to get emulators(nes, sega, atari, super nintendo, etc.) but that is kinda illegal if you don't own the games that are on your box.
-ps2 is nice for everyone. can play dvds without a stupid kit and has a huge game selection. the controller is also a little easier to get used to.
-gamecube looks to me like it is for kids only. I can't really say anything about it, cause I never played it.
you may also want to wait, because the newer systems are supposed to be coming out soon, but then you are going to be coughing up a lot of cash. or wait until the new systems come out and buy one of the older ones for cheap.
and a little note to BigBadScrambler, it is illegal to make copies of games that you don't own. and people that do that are only hurting themselves and other xbox gamers because the game companies aren't getting the money they need to make more games. I know your friend isn't the only one that does it, but I suggest keeping that information to yourself.
Posted by: fartman
ps2 was my first choice only because i have had a ps1 for 10 years and it still works like new..
Posted by: TrailBlazerguy250
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Originally posted by: Troyer23J
By educational, I mean Atv Offroad Fury 1, 2, 3!
best edication you can get is in thos 3 games
Posted by: blindside350
I'd say Gamecube... Out of all the systems i've heard the fewest problems for it. Xbox and PS2 both have drive issues, anybody who denies that, your lucky. The choice of games is more limited but again you have more kid friendly games. The controller is smaller, which is better for smaller hand. Its light and small which will make it more convenient to hide (incase they get in trouble hehe) and its perfect for traveling!
Posted by: blindside350
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Originally posted by: highwayman
Looking to get kids (2 boys, aged 6 and 8) new game console. Looking at X-Box, Game Cube and PS2 , am leaning to a Game Cube because the games are less violent. Most of these systems seem more complicated to play than to fly a 747
Any thought would be appriciated.
Get em a NES with excitebike & Duckhunt... They'll learn 2 important parts of manhood, Motors and huntin'
Posted by: blindside350
This just in! I just watched x-play last night and they did a durabilty test. Hitting all three major consoles with a sledgehammer (moderatly hard) and dropping it off a roof 10-14ft... PS2 crapped out first.. then the Xbox and finally the Gamecube previaled! Before any of you say anything. They did this twice! Same results
Posted by: 440grl
For little kids, I'd say Gamecube - this sytem is definately geared more for kids.........I have two kids, too - unless your kids are VERY proficient with games like my son is (he finished HALO 2 in two days and he's 7!), the Nintendo Gamecube is a great system!!!! If they are more into higher intensity games, then I'd get a PS2........if it's more for you, then I'd get an X-BOX!!
Posted by: TRoss0422
PS2-- in my opinion has a better choice of games, just better. Not the best graphics I know, but simple unlike that confusing X box controller....(to me at least)
Posted by: Choky
Id recomend the Xbox because of the hard-drive,no more buying extra memory cards...the game cube is the only one that cant be pirated,as far as I know.The most important things you should know are:
-The gamecube has a very small selection of games...and most of them depend on Nintendo classics,Mario,Donkey Kong,F-Zero,etc.
-The PS2 has a redeaming feature of being able to play PS(1) games too,so if you ever needed to give them a cheap reward untill you can afford another full price PS2 game......you can bribe them with a cheap PS game.
-The Xbox is the best all round console in my opinion,just make sure the controllers you get for them are the "S" controllers(smaller).
And before anyone dares to say I dont know what Im talking about: I own=Xbox,PS2,PSX,Gamecube,Dreamcast and N64 ... And Ive passed/completed 146 games and own nearly twice as much games than Ive completed...so flame/bash away.
Posted by: quadracer18
I'm pretty happy with the ps2...the only bad thing is I bought it when it first came out so I paid a small fortune.. but there are tons of games that arn't violent..you just have to check the rating. the x-box is pretty fun but I still like my p2 better.
Posted by: Troyer23J
PS2.
Best games, most fun. If you dont want them playing violent game, just check the ratings on the games. Some games are hard, but they have a ton of kids games too. Even educational ones.
Posted by: Troyer23J
By educational, I mean Atv Offroad Fury 1, 2, 3!
Posted by: Superballs5337
xbox is best, faster load times, both children and adult games, no memory cards has a hd, playes dvds. xbox is better of the 3.
Posted by: DeShawn
I'd say go with the gamecube. I have all 3 systems and the gamecube is the most kid- friendly. It has a good variety of games, and a lot that your kids would probably like.
Posted by: MrDumass
The Xbox is probably a better choice. I've noticed it comes with 2-3 games for 150 bucks. When I bought the Ps2 (only because I had the Ps1) I think it was 200 bucks with out a game and only one controller. I was introduced to Halo2 and now I want an Xbox. The Ps2 has ratings on the games to help weed out the more violent games. I have a 7 (soon to be 8) year old boy who love the Ps2, I dont think he would care one way or another if we got any of the consoles. He has adapted to the controls very fast and is some good competition in the sports games. It's amazing what he has learned from playing such games. I dont know much about the game cube so sorry cant help there. Any of the game consoles you buy will give hours of entertainment and put smiles on there faces. Good luck.
Posted by: KVRMUDDRUNNER
I would say Xbox is better. They all do about the same thing. The box plays dvds but you got to buy a conversion kit thats like 30 bucks or so. I bought that for my bro last xmas. See, saves you money by not buying a dvd player!! I don't know much about ps2 or game cube. Ps2 doesn't need the conversion to play the dvd's. Only prob I have with ALL the game consoles is that each manufacturer has games that the other doesn't. That makes me mad!!! Oh well, I'd rather go out and ride the real atv sitting in my GARAGE!!! hahaha. Plus, my little cousins beat me a lot playin video games. I give up too easily. WHERES MY V-FORCE AT DAMN IT!!!
