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I bought a used PS2 just so I could play Vice City. I sold it as soon as I found out an XBox version was on the way.

I've been considering a new game console (gotta do my part to spread this death and destruction, y'know); is the XBox clearly the superior platform? Just about every retailer has it and the PS2 at the same price point (though the online pack for the Sony kicks up the price quite a bit).

I've pretty much kept up with the PC games, but the last game console I owned had an "Atari" label on it. FWIW, I'm not looking for online play imediately (I satisfy that craving using the PC to play Day of Defeat), but since the unit will be hooked to the TV and there's a Cat-5e connection on that wall, what the heck...

All hints, tips and comments greatly appreciated.

I bought the XBox even though the games are not as plentiful as the PS2. IIRC, the XBox has a faster video processor. Not sure though, but if I had to do it again, I would probably still choose the XBox

As far as hardware is concerned, the XBox is far superior. At first glance, the prices are similar, but when you compare what you get with an XBox vs. that of the PS2, there's no comparison. XBox has an 8 gigabyte harddrive (which you can use to download additional levels through XBox Live, and to store games). The PS2 has nothing. XBox comes ready to play online (it requires broadband), while you have to buy extra hardware for the PS2. PS2 can only handle two controllers, unless you buy another piece of hardware. XBox can handle four. The XBox has a Pentium III processor going at 700 Mhz, while the PS2 only goes at 233.

The reason PS2 had remained more popular than the XBox is due simply to the fact that it had a year head start. As far as I'm concerned, Grand Theft Auto was the only reason to own it; now that GTA is available on the XBox, I have no reason to ever use a PS2. Some sports fans claim the PS2 has better titles in that arena, but I've never cared for those anyway.