Site created 12/15/97.		page created: 11/29/01 Back to Sony PlayStation 2 Conclusions So which is right for you? The future success of Microsoft's Xbox is still very much up in the air. While the PS2 is already considered a success, and since the GameCube will most likely be a success since its demographics don't coincide too much with the PS2 or Xbox, the real question mark in this battle for console supremacy is the Xbox. If you step back from all the hype and fan-boy chatter, you'll realize that the war itself is really between Microsoft and Sony, who are vying for the same audience. My guess is that Nintendo will be alright since history has shown that the market will support two consoles. If you feel that you must have the absolute best graphics, and are impressed with the built-in hard drive, I say go with the Xbox. You might not have access to quite the selection of titles that the PS2 has (and will continue to have) available, but you will still be able to buy a very nice variety of games, and they will most definitely look killer. However, keep in mind that if the Xbox starts putting some serious hurt on Sony, title selection will most likely match up pretty closely (except for Sony-developed franchises like Gran Turismo and Twisted Metal). Also, if you regularly play games with more than two people at once, the Xbox's four controller ports could be attractive to you. If you cannot live without the classic Nintendo characters that you've known for over 15 years now, or if you prefer your game selections more suitable to a younger audience, your best choice is Nintendo's GameCube. Those of you on a budget, and who aren't dying to play games on-line right away will also want to look into the GameCube. You really can't go wrong with Sony's PlayStation 2. It has a huge selection of games, with a fairly nice balance of E-rated to M-rated titles (although they do tilt a bit toward the T- and M-rated side); it's on-line-ready as you read this; and it has the strongest developer support of the three systems. Considering the PS3 will likely be backward compatible with PS2 games, and the fact that I don't think you want to wait another two years to scrap that PS one, I believe that the PS2 is an excellent purchase. Greg Suarez gregsuarez@thedigitalbits.com
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