Ps2, Pc Lan?

[bothered]

Little bothered is asking for a PS2 for his birthday. I've tried explaining to understanding wife that the PCs do the same thing better and cheaper but she says " yes but that's what he wants" Can't argue with that!
Would we be able to play any games between the PS2 and the PCs?
What is involved?

[Necropolis]

Sorry Mr B. but as far as I know there are no PS2 to PC games out there. Also, try and persuade him to go for the XBOX. I have both and the XBOX is a far better console.

[FormFactor]

I too have both and XBOX is far better. He is also right that you cannot play a PS2 against a PC.

I have 2 XBOXen and you can network them. We play xbox lans all teh time.


You can even host a PC half life server on an XBOX so PCers can play on it.

//Edit the server part requires a mod. I would Highly suggest modding the xbox as it becomes SO much more than just a gaming console, and modding a console has never been easier.

[Norge]

There is one game that you can play PC to PS2 over the network adapter. That game is Final Fantasy XI. As far as I know this is the only game that allows both PC and PS2 players to meet up with each other though.

Norge

[shwaip]

get him a gamecube...I've got a ps2 and a gamecube, and I enjoy the gamecube games more...btw, how old is he?

[pseudonym]

Depending on age, I'd go for the XBox, GCube if he is younger maybe. I have a cube, and a XBox, and my gamecube is just a paperweight right now.

[CB]

Guys, the kid already knows what he wants...

[GnomeWizardd]

I had all 3 consoles only one i have left is the ps2 cause of the Final fantasy games and kingdom hearts. Still get him a pc

[pseudonym]

Guys, the kid already knows what he wants...

Yeah, but we know whats best!!! :)

[entropy]

actually, you can play NFSU comp/ps2 ... tho on lan i doubt seeing as how the game doesn't have native lan support, and the only way to do it requires running both a server app and a client app on the computers (respectively) so doing it on a ps2 would be impossible

[bothered]

Well it's his birthday tomorrow and he's getting the PS2 harry potter pack. I shown understanding wife everything you guys said but she said "yes but, it's what he wants". A few of his friends have PS2s so I've been out voted. Ho hum.

[bothered]

He just loves it. Been playing Burnout with him this morning. Bit naughty of Sony though, pay £180 for the console then find out if you want to save anything I have to buy a memory card for another £20. Tut tut Sony, dirty play!