I don't mind paying for games. I personally own a ps2 and an xbox. I like the ps2 cause you don't have to pay to play over the internet. But the ps2 can't touch the xbox as far as graphics go. I like the xbox controllers better to. I have an adapter for my computer, so that when i play halo pc...it's just like playing xbox. My vote is for the Xbox by far. Better games...the only game i've found on ps2 that i like is Socom.