DEFENDER IS THE BEST!!!! (my local Mom/Pop pizza joint has a restored machine ) I love my PS2 - use it as a DVD player, CD player and game console - couldn't be happier with it. (it is best to buy the optional remote unit to use as DVD player). Sound quality and picture kick ass. Paul
Halo alone is worth it for Xbox. Unreal Championshp with Xbox Live is also great fun. Great for blowing off steam during lunch period between trading sessions!
I have PS2 already... and I'm loving it... I'm waiting for Asheron's Call 2 to come out on XBox... then I'll buy it...