Pros and Cons for Xbox, PS2 and GameCube - Part III
Hardware is also an aspect that you should take into
consideration when choosing a home console. If you are looking
for the fastest system, you should be aware of the fact that the
three competitors (the Xbox, PS2 and the GameCube) are offering
an almost similar gaming experience. But the difference comes in
the ability of playing DVD movies or connecting to the Internet.
Slight differences can be found in the hard drive area as the
three systems (the PS2, the GameCube or the Xbox) have different
memory capabilities. For instance, the GameCube and PS2 use
memory cards that have to be bought separately from the main
system. On the other hand, the Xbox is using an internal hard
drive that is obviously larger than any memory card. Therefore,
the Xbox is capable of storing and playing things you download
from the Internet like music or extra levels for your game.
The Internet connectivity feature means that you will be able to
play with or against other persons via Internet, you can
download extra levels for your games or you can upgrade your
gaming options. When it comes to these Internet connectivity
features, the Xbox has a built in Ethernet port that allow you
to easily get online. The PS2 can be purchased in two options:
with an integrated Ethernet port or with a separate Ethernet and
modem adapter. The GameCube comes in some models capable of
Internet connectivity.
Another hardware aspect is the home console's capacity of
playing DVDs. The PS2 has the incorporated ability of playing
DVDs. The Xbox is offering you the same capability if of playing
DVDs but only after purchasing a separate DVD accessory. The
present GameCube is unfortunately too small to hold a DVD
playing capability.
In conclusion when you have to choose between the Xbox, the PS2
or the GameCube, you should look into all their features and
capabilities. One home console may have a better feature than
the others, or the other way around. It is a natural thing to
happen in a competitive market. Your own preferences in games,
hardware or Internet connectivity will be in the end the
deciding factor.