XBox vs. PS2 backups

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Originally posted by Arbanak
I want to get my kids a console gaming system for Christmas. One factor in my decision as to whether to get a PS2 or an XBox is whether it is possible to easily make backups of games. I have a Pioneer DVD-RW drive in my computer. Will either the XBox or PS2 allow me to use backup copies of games without installing a mod chip?

If a mod chip is necessary for both systems, is one system substantially easier than the other to install a mod chip?

With or without a mod chip, will either system allow you to simply insert the backup disc and have the game start up without having to go through any additional steps?

Thanks.

Hello . As u may r may not know, the xbox is the eziest system 2 mod by far. Now when it comes 2 making backups thats another story. After your system is modded, u then have to install a dashboard (Menu system). That would then allow u to Backup (rip) Games from your xbox to your pc. It's not that hard 2 do. Now there're complete tutorials on how 2 do this @ www.xbox-scene.com . Btw I would suggest u getting a larger hard drive for your box. That way once that game is installed on your xbx hd, there's no way the kids can even mess it up. all they have 2 do then is boot up, select game, & play. Less wear & tear on your dvd drive, less hassle for the disc (orig & backups). The Disc wont get scratched, lost or stolen because everthing is on the hard drive. The PS2 doesnt have that option or abililty as of yet , but the xbox route has been tested for over a year. U can purchase just about anytype of hard drive (just get 80gb or more). That should hold more games than needed. Also with the mod u can run emulated console games like ; SuperNes, Genesis (SEGACD, 32x) , GameBoy Advance, Nes, PS1 (yes even PS1 games), NeoGeo (Arcade), CapCom (Arcade), TurboGrafx (CD), Nintend64, Mame. etc.. Now I dont know about u , but your kids would enjoy all of these things from 1 machine. Now with the emulators, u can have hundreds (no joke) hundreds of tittles 2 choose from.
And u can run all of these from your xbox HD. No DVDs (Disc s) required. PS2 cant do that right now . So , go with box . I did .


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