Sony PlayStation 2

Pros: Largest library of games, huge 3rd party support, DVD features right out the box, familiar controller

Cons: being the oldest means that X-Box and Gamecube have better graphics, heavily criticized for being released 1st

Summary: $149.99 isn't exactly chump change, but this is one system that will go places. For those of you who say the X-Box has better graphics overall, which it does, remember that the PS2 was released 1 year earlier. Like the controller and how familiar it is. (if it ain't broken don't fix it, but do add some new stuff if needed) And, unlike the X-Box, it can play DVDs right out the box. Still, DVD remote highly recommended. As for the 2 controller port part, not really much of an issue for me as I'm pretty much a loner. Overall, get it. Graphics are still solid, as proven by games like MGS3.