PS2 x-mas present help
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PS2 x-mas present help
I plan on buying the 2 boys in my charge a PS2 for Christmas.
I am going with the PS2 because there is such a huge catalog of titles available and they have a PSOne that can go away.
Anyway, I want to get the base unit, the DVD remote kit, a second controller and a game each.
One of the games will be Tony Hawk 4, this was the easy decision.
For the other boy, I don't have a clue. He really likes Starcraft, Warcraft, Diablo II on the PC.
Can I please get a recommendation?
I am going with the PS2 because there is such a huge catalog of titles available and they have a PSOne that can go away.
Anyway, I want to get the base unit, the DVD remote kit, a second controller and a game each.
One of the games will be Tony Hawk 4, this was the easy decision.
For the other boy, I don't have a clue. He really likes Starcraft, Warcraft, Diablo II on the PC.
Can I please get a recommendation?
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Originally posted by gcribbs
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance
how old are they?
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance
how old are they?
The extreme sports kid is 10 - Mr. Extreme Sports has Tony Hawk 1, 2; Dave Mirra; Mat Hoffman and all the cheap rip-offs.
The RPG player is 13 and currently cheating his way through Age of Empires 2.
Side note: Am I going to need to get memory cards as well?
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sportrs games were always the brisge b/n my brother and i when we were kids.
madden 2003 if they're into football.
but if you'd like to keep with the rpg theme, final fantasy X, and kingdome hearts are currently the most popular games. kingdom hearts mixes disney characters, may be too kid-like for your now mature 13 yr-old. but ok for my 25 year old self
madden 2003 if they're into football.
but if you'd like to keep with the rpg theme, final fantasy X, and kingdome hearts are currently the most popular games. kingdom hearts mixes disney characters, may be too kid-like for your now mature 13 yr-old. but ok for my 25 year old self
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Yeah, you will need a memory card.
I'll second the recomendation for Baldur's Gate, it's a little older but it was a lot of fun (and the graphics still look good).
I'll second the recomendation for Baldur's Gate, it's a little older but it was a lot of fun (and the graphics still look good).
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BGA is a good choice,not only is it old but thats a good thing,you can find this baby on sale alot at Target or you can even get it used for like 20-30 bucks,its not the longest game but ive beatin the game 4 times and still playing it,I recomend this game to a Diablo/Starcraft fan and of coarse Tony 4.
Here are some other games you can get cheep that are great for kids.
Devil May Cry
Tony 3
Tekken Tag Torny
NBA Street
Spy Hunter
Ominusha Warlords
Red Faction
Time Splitters
These are all under 30 bucks new
Here are some other games you can get cheep that are great for kids.
Devil May Cry
Tony 3
Tekken Tag Torny
NBA Street
Spy Hunter
Ominusha Warlords
Red Faction
Time Splitters
These are all under 30 bucks new
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BG DA is a great game, my wife and I are currently playing it.
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I am not sure why but I expected some people to disagree with my choice.
I guess the console disagreements just made me think that
You will need a couple memory cards- one for each of them.
Kingdom Hearts might not be bad either although some kids might be a bit turned off by the disney tie in.
Dark Cloud might not be a bad choice either. It is a Greatest hits game so $19.99 or less.
FF X might go over well if he has played and enjoyed the previous FF games.
Last suggestion ICO. This is a shorter game but you often can find it for around $20.
I guess the console disagreements just made me think that
You will need a couple memory cards- one for each of them.
Kingdom Hearts might not be bad either although some kids might be a bit turned off by the disney tie in.
Dark Cloud might not be a bad choice either. It is a Greatest hits game so $19.99 or less.
FF X might go over well if he has played and enjoyed the previous FF games.
Last suggestion ICO. This is a shorter game but you often can find it for around $20.
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I'll second Kingdom Hearts. It's a very cool roll-playing/action game and I'm really loving it. It's totally appropriate for all ages, but as the previous poster mentioned, if he hates Disney characters, stay away.
Baldar's Gate is a great game, and maybe your kids are very mature about inequties, but I might be a little concerned if one kid gets a brand new, $50 game (THPS4) and the other gets a Greatest Hits $20 one (BG). Just a thought...
ps: I really think an extended warrenty is a waste of time. The PS2 is well made, has very few problems and has a limited warrenty anyway. In addition, remember the PS2 is only $200 so spending $50 to extend your warranty would be like spending $5000 for an extended warranty on your new Accord. If anything, buy it from a store with a liberal return policy like Sears or Wal-Mart.
Baldar's Gate is a great game, and maybe your kids are very mature about inequties, but I might be a little concerned if one kid gets a brand new, $50 game (THPS4) and the other gets a Greatest Hits $20 one (BG). Just a thought...
ps: I really think an extended warrenty is a waste of time. The PS2 is well made, has very few problems and has a limited warrenty anyway. In addition, remember the PS2 is only $200 so spending $50 to extend your warranty would be like spending $5000 for an extended warranty on your new Accord. If anything, buy it from a store with a liberal return policy like Sears or Wal-Mart.
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Originally posted by Decker
ps: I really think an extended warrenty is a waste of time. The PS2 is well made, has very few problems and has a limited warrenty anyway. In addition, remember the PS2 is only $200 so spending $50 to extend your warranty would be like spending $5000 for an extended warranty on your new Accord. If anything, buy it from a store with a liberal return policy like Sears or Wal-Mart.
ps: I really think an extended warrenty is a waste of time. The PS2 is well made, has very few problems and has a limited warrenty anyway. In addition, remember the PS2 is only $200 so spending $50 to extend your warranty would be like spending $5000 for an extended warranty on your new Accord. If anything, buy it from a store with a liberal return policy like Sears or Wal-Mart.
We do this with our phones. They always seem to break about 20 months in and presto! - new phone.
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I agree about the price difference. This is why I mentioned two other greatest hits games. buy the one getting Baldur's gate another Greatest Hits game to even things up a bit
My ICO and Dark Cloud suggestions were for that option.
My ICO and Dark Cloud suggestions were for that option.
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At Best Buy it's 24.99 and its a product replacement plan, not a warranty. If it breaks 23 months from now, you get a $199 voucher to buy a new one (or towards a PS3 if they are out then )
We do this with our phones. They always seem to break about 20 months in and presto! - new phone.
At Best Buy it's 24.99 and its a product replacement plan, not a warranty. If it breaks 23 months from now, you get a $199 voucher to buy a new one (or towards a PS3 if they are out then )
We do this with our phones. They always seem to break about 20 months in and presto! - new phone.
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Originally posted by chanster
I have had my PS2 for 2 years - and it hasn't broken
I have had my PS2 for 2 years - and it hasn't broken