The Original XBOX

The XBOX certainly isn’t the new kid on the block, and has the experience and perseverance to prove it.

With the original XBOX launch in 2001 and the XBOX Live launch in 2002 this video game system has been gaining popularity ever since. The newest edition to the Microsoft family is the XBOX 360 which will be discussed in the following chapter.

The XBOX was first launched with a price tag of $299, but has significantly dropped in price over the years. Now with the latest arrival the price could drop even lower.

The XBOX original is not be overlooked by any means. It is still a strong competitor in the gaming world. The XBOX live has also added a boost to sales.

With a built in 8GB hard disc drive the XBOX can be used for storing games, extra characters and CD’s. The load time for this system is also very impressive with loading games in around 15 seconds. This doesn’t leave you much time to waste between games.

The XBOX comes with more components than most other older consoles. This console comes with a hard disc drive and Ethernet port right out of the box.

Another nice feature for the XBOX is the ability to have HDTV support with the High Definition AV Pack, although it has to be purchased separately.

The XBOX does have a DVD drive but can not play DVD’s unless you have the DVD Playback kit. The kit includes a remote control, and an infrared receiver. You would need to plug the receiver into one of the controller parts.

The Popular Playstation 2

The Playstation 2 was first introduced back in the fall of 2000. Since then it has been redesigned to include online gaming and it not the big and bulky system it used to be. The Playstation 2 is the most trustworthy system, being known for the PS One as one of the hottest video game systems of its time. So why wouldn’t you trust the Playstation 2?

The only thing holding the Playstation 2 back is its successor, the Playstation 3. If you or your children are not ones that have to keep up with all of the latest systems the Playstation 2 is perfect for you. And with all of the endless games available there is a game out there for every member of the family.

The Playstation 2 can be purchased at a bargain price of $150.00. This is nearly half of the initial selling price. This game system has the most units sold and the most games available. It can play both DVD’s and the original Playstation 1 games. This is definitely the most popular system out there.

One of the downfalls to the Playstation 2 is the inferior graphics and the ability to only allow 2 players to play at a time. Whereas the newer game systems allow for up to four players at one time.

If the little things like the newest graphics don’t bother you, then you will enjoy the readily available accessories and thousands of games that await the Playstation 2 gamers.

One extra perk for PS2 owners is the early release of some game titles compared to the other systems. In general PS2 has exclusive titles and other titles that get published up to a year before the other consoles. The prices of games are usually a bit less expensive and cost anywhere from $10.00 to $50.00.

The Playstation 2 offers a 300 MHz processor, 128-bit, Dolby Digital 5.1, and unbelievable sound and realism as you play the games.

As stated before the accessories are endless, but here are a few to make your gaming experience more enjoyable: