Console War: PS2 Vs. PS3 (For College Dudes)

In around a month, I will be going to San Diego State University to continue my education, but I do want to have something to do in my free time (aside from using my laptop and DS Lite). I've decided recently to buy the slimline PS2. To pay for this, I have decided to sell my Original Xbox, which I was given back in 2003 as a birthday present, and use the money from that to buy the console. People have asked me why I'm buying the almost out-dated PS2, since there is the PS3 (My brother already owns a Wii). I have here a small list of reasons why:

1. The slimline PS2 is clearly lighter than the PS3, which to me looks like it could weigh a few bricks (or even a newborn baby!).
2. In being able to fit into small spaces, the PS2 is a clear winner.
3. Sure, the PS3 can play Blu-Ray (which I do own), DVDs, CDs, PS3 games and Playstation games, but only a few PS2 games. The PS2, on the other hand, can play all of its games, DVDs, CDs, and Playstation games.
4. The Price for the console, with the PS2 being $99 and the PS3 being $399.
5. The games for the PS3 cost around $60, but with the PS2 and its compatiblity with the PSX, they can cost from $2 (used games) all the way up to $40 (new games).
   
6. And finally, referring back to #2, depending on who I'll share a room with, the PS2 is better since an Xbox/Xbox 360 would easily break, a Wii is too small, and the PS3 is the size of a computer! The slimline PS2, on the other hand, is just the right size and, I believe, is the least likely to break.

And those are just some reasons why the PS2 is better for college during one's free time. For now, I will still try to sell my Xbox for it.

Until Next Time,
Joel Garcia
2009