[ale] OT: ugh, nasty decision

[Ron Nottingham]

I'm a little late on this one, but I have experience with all but the
Dreamcast (I knew it was dead before it even came out).

Xbox - it's nice, my 11yo son loves it, my 8yo daughter likes it.  Not many
games for younger children though.  Best graphics, IMHO.

Gamecube - Both of my kids like it, but play Xbox and PS2 more.  Best game
selection for younger kids, great for 5-11yo kids.

PS2 - My 8yo daughter loves this one the best. Best all around, has good
games for young ones, and cool games for adults.  Plays DVD's right out of
the box (Xbox you have to buy extra, Gamecube doesn't even go there).  It is
backward compatible, it will play all PS1 games, and there are some cool
games for the kids from that series.

All said and done, for a 5yo, I would buy the Gamecube, then wait till
January and buy either the Xbox or PS2 for yourself.

Ron - Dalton, GA

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert L. Harris" <Robert.L.Harris at rdlg.net>
To: ale at ale.org
To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts" <ale at ale.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 6:06 PM
Subject: [ale] OT: ugh, nasty decision


>
>
>   So I go to compusa to get a powersupply and fan for my wife's computer
> Friday, mostly needed to get my 3yr old out of the house so the family
> could set up for his birthday party.  Did you know Moon walks are alot
> of fun when you get 4 adults ranging from 20-30 in there???  I'm still
> sore.
>
>   At any rate I was looking at consoles since we're considering getting
> one for my older son (5) and of course me to play on for Christmas.
> I've pretty much secured financing at the next pay day from the CFO
> (read wife).
>
>   I used to have the hardcore anti-M$ at all costs until I realized how
> much good they've done for OpenSource and Linux.  At CompUSA though my
> brother in laws were playing some games on the demo of the xbox.  I took
> the PS2.  The Xbox did look a little better but that may have been the
> games.  I was playing some anime mech story, they were playing football.
>
>   Does anyone really have any solid experience between the two and which
> is better?  It'll have to play games for my 5/6 year old and myself as
> well.
>
>   Thoughts/theories on which is better to play on, no anti-M$ flames on
> this right now please, I need solid facts so I can get a decision in
> time for christmas purchase.
>
> Robert
>
>
> :wq!
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> Robert L. Harris                     | PGP Key ID: FC96D405
>
> DISCLAIMER:
>       These are MY OPINIONS ALONE.  I speak for no-one else.
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