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Gaming - PS2 or 360 offline? - View Post

twesterm on 30 March 2009
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bbsin said:

@twesterm, garnett and anyone else attempting to argue that the 360 is a more reasonable choice for the OP.

 You have to take into account that...

1. The OP already has a Wii and a PC (for "shooters").
2. The OP seems to have missed out ENTIRELY on the PS2 catalog
3. The OP prefers to play RPGs and adventure games.
4. The OP does not plan to play online (or download games)
5. The OP does not have a HDTV.

Even if it's true that the PS2 "doesn't have a future", it doesn't make sense to pick the 360 over the PS2 given the hints from the OP. It's a choice between a library of cheaper classic proven games that cater to the OP's taste vs a more expensive option for a library of upcomming potential hits that for the most part would rather be played on the PC.

 

  1. The OP has already stated his PC cannot play any of the shooters alson on the 360
  2. Valid point, but like I said, when he buys the PS2 he's trapped.  He will have the Wii either way, but he won't get any of the other new games.
  3. The 360 has those.  Not as many as the PS2 but how many do you really need?  Also, unlike the PS2, the 360 is going to continue getting those.
  4. But he will have the option to in the future should he decide.  Also, the 360 can be played and had much fun with offline.
  5. And he also said he plans to buy one in 2010.

And I'm not trying to say there is one absolute choice.  Given that this thread has so many replies it's obviously not an easy choice because both are going to offer lots of pros and cons. 

The OP asked a question and we're just stating why we think he should or shouldn't get a system.

I realize the PS2 has an excellent library but in my honest opinion, that excellent library is not worth missing out on the existing 360 library and future library along with not having the option of taking advantage of any future upgrades he may or may not take.

And forgive me if I missed this, but did he say he would rather play 360/PC games on the PC or are you putting words into his mouth?  Not everyone sees PC as the best platform (and I would assume he doesn't since he said he doesn't have a gaming PC).