xbox vs PS2

[dejr_8]

I'm looking at a game system for Christmas for a 5 yr old. Which system (xBox vs PS2) would you buy and why?

TIA

 

[momsal]

Don't get the x-box! We have one and there aren't that many kids games it seems like it has mostley sport type games ( We like it but not for little ones)

Get the ps2 or look at the GAME CUBE it is cheaper and has alot of games for kids!

 

[tmli]

We had the same dilemma last year for my then 6 yr old ds. We decided on the ps2 for a few reasons.

In looking at the games available we found a better selection in the ps2 format for his age group. I also liked that it would play regular playstation games, which I could pick up cheaper or find a great selection of used games. I also liked the idea that it would play dvd movies as well. We took it on our last road trip to WDW with our 13" tv....he could watch movies or play games.

This year he's getting gamecube from Grandma!!!!

 

[Crazy4mandms]

I don't know how well the Xbox holds up..but we also took our PS2 on our 24 hour road trip to disney and i have to admit we were not gentle with it in the least..it got stepped on, kicked around and left in the car by accident in the extreme FLA heat (3 kids in a crowded minivan..well, u get the picture I'm sure!!)....it held up beautifully!! Might want to consider that when buying it for a 5 yr old. I also second the great variety of games that are available (enough to appease my 7, 11 DSs and 38 yr old DH) and being able to play the much cheaper ps1 games on it. Oh, and its great to be able to take just one unit for both dvd and games on those road trips!!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

PS2 because the game selection is better for the younger set.