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There has been a lot of discussion about the two most popular game consoles currently on the market: PlayStation 2 (PS2) and Xbox. PS2 is a product of Sony while Xbox is owned by software giant Microsoft. Many different people have worked with these gaming systems inside and out, trying to determine which system provides the best performance for your hard-earned money. Here we take a look at each gaming system and compare the specs and performance of each. We will try to answer that age old question: which is the better gaming system, Xbox or PS2?

You can take a look at a table comparing hardware specifications here.

There are plenty of specs on top of those listed above, but these should give you an idea of ​​how close these two gaming consoles really are. If you’re looking for raw processing power and graphics capabilities, the Xbox seems to have a slight edge. Plus, its computer-like features like a built-in hard drive are nice to have. With the PS2, you must buy a memory card if you run out of storage space. When comparing raw power and extra features, the Xbox wins, but you have to keep in mind that the PS2 came out first and there are additional things to consider besides system specs.

What about multiplayer capabilities?

Both the Xbox and PS2 are multiplayer capable. You can connect a series of both consoles so that you and your friends can play together at the same time. The Xbox can be connected using a home LAN system, just like your home computers (here’s another example of how the Xbox is more like a specialized gaming computer). The PS2 can be connected using a link cable, not a LAN. This system can be cost-prohibitive for some gamers, since you must have multiple consoles, separate TVs for each, and multiple copies of the same game (yes, that’s expensive).

Of course, you can always get rid of the local network and play over the Internet. Both PS2 and Xbox allow you to play online against a random variety of opponents. Xbox uses Xbox Live, a fairly well-supported online gaming network. The PS2 network isn’t as popular as Xbox Llive, but it works pretty well anyway. If you’re really into multiplayer, it sounds like Xbox is probably the best console for you.

Xbox games vs. PS2 games

When deciding which of these two game consoles is the best for you, you should certainly take into account what types of games each offers and which games interest you the most. PS2, having been around a bit longer, tends to have the largest library of games, but Xbox is no slouch. Also, Xbox tends to produce games aimed more at adults than children. The graphics seen in new Xbox games are also clearly a step ahead of PS2 graphics. However, there is almost a PS2 game for everyone, and there are plenty of PS2 games aimed at teenagers. If you’re looking for games for kids, the Nintendo Gamecube may be a better option than either of these two, and it’s cheaper.

Other considerations

Some other things you can consider when comparing PS2 and Xbox is the controller provided by each. These may not seem like a big factor at first glance, but people tend to prefer one type of controller over the other. Xbox controllers tend to be a bit larger than PS2 controllers, mainly because Xbox is designed with older gamers in mind. You can always buy a converter to make one game console controller work with another.

Price-wise, the PS2 is usually cheaper than the Xbox. At the time of this writing (December 2004), PS2 retails for around $150 and Xbox $100. Game prices are very similar for both game systems, with most new games they cost between $30 and $50.

The bottom line is that the PS2 is a bit older than the Xbox and designed for a younger crowd of gamers. If you’re buying this console for a teenager, the PS2 may actually be your best option: they have more games, the console is cheaper, and the games are more appropriate for that age group. The Xbox is a bit more expensive, has fewer games, but beats the PS2 and has more adult games.

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