Tell me something, do you think that by the end of this gen, specially for someone who doesn't seem to care much for online and prefers RPGs and adventure games over shooters, the 360's library of games has a great chance of being better than that of the PS2's? And for how much PS2 games go for these days? Next to nothing for classics he never had a chance to experience?

This is not even a question. I still think the OP might be stealth trolling.

@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).

1.360 has more than shooters,it has a diverse game section.

2.Games that are on PS2  are being made for Wii,new ones at least.

3.360 has them..

4.but he can update his games,and download free addons which you cannot do with the PS2.

5.You dont need an HDTV to enjoy better graphics.

Given the fact that you could get classic games for the PS2 for well under 10$ i'd say that PS2 is the right choice. Its not like it will hurt your wallet buying one, so go for it. Buy tons of cheep and awesome games, and if you feel that you need more, go for the 360 later. But your first choice should be PS2 hands down.

To say otherwise is madness.

You also have to ask yourself how many of those great PS2 games are easy to find and how of those are going to be $10?

Remember, many PS2 games are out of print and that makes the great ones harder to find.  The harder to find something it, the more expensive and, well, harder to find it is.

Just to lend you some perspective on purchasing games for PS2, over the past 2 weeks I've purchased:

Okami;
Star Ocean 3;
Tales of Legendia;
Dragon Quest VIII;
Dark Cloud 2;
FFX;
FFXII;
Tales of the Abyss;
Disgaea: Hour of Darkness;
Persona 3:FES;
Rogue Galaxy;
FFIX (PS1 game);
FFVIII (PS1 game); and
Chrono Cross (PS1 game)

14 games for about $100 and a trade in of 3 of my games (LittleBig Planet, NHL 09 and Resistance 2). So I guess that'd be around $200, but I had avoided purchasing greatest hits versions which may have increased the cost by quite a bit. Also, my list is almost exclusively RPG's which generally have a greater residual value than other genres. Games like Ratchet and Clank and Jak would run you about $10 each. Conversely, $200 would get you about 3 new 360 games (a couple extra if some were older or used).

If RPG's and adventure games are your thing, you really can't beat the value you'll get with a PS2.

Plus in a few years time, the 360 will be much more affordable and will no doubt have a fantastic library (it's already on an excellent pace).

Ultimately it's your decision, weigh the pros and cons, and make your decision. Are the two terms 'new' and 'new-to-you' any different? In my opinion, the PS2 is truly something that shouldn't be missed by any RPG fan.

Read post above... i rest my case :)

How do you guys know the OP likes RPG? All these RPG's mean nothing if he dosent like RPG.

He's mentioned it. Or at least alluded to it: "I prefer adventure and RPGS over shooters"