PS3 or PS2 for 8-year-old?

My 8-year-old son wants a PS2 for Christmas. I bought one last week and have started wondering if I should have gone ahead and spent the money on a PS3. I don't know if he will truly appreciate the PS3 for a few more years - so, is it worth it to spend the money now or wait until he's a little older and buy whatever the newest version is at that time?Any advice will be greatly appreciated - especially since I only have a week left if I am going to exchange it! Thanks!

Just go for PS3 80 gig.

Great PS3 games coming out very soon, and great PS2 games already out that you can play on the 80 gig.

for an 8 year old im sure a ps2 will be fine. especially at the price difference.

My 8-year-old son wants a PS2 for Christmas. I bought one last week and have started wondering if I should have gone ahead and spent the money on a PS3. I don't know if he will truly appreciate the PS3 for a few more years - so, is it worth it to spend the money now or wait until he's a little older and buy whatever the newest version is at that time?Any advice will be greatly appreciated - especially since I only have a week left if I am going to exchange it! Thanks!

zaksmom

A PS2 should be fine for an Eight-year-old. Currently the PS2 has the largest selection of games for a younger gamer, and cheaper prices then the current generation games.

The PS3 will still be the newest console from Sony 2 years from now (the expected lifespan was quoted as 10 years from the launch date and it's probably no less than 5). There's also no indication of a new Xbox in the foreseeable future. If the PS3 is in your budget then by all means get it; he should be able to enjoy it for many years. Also note; the games for PS3 are about $60 vs. most games for PS2 @ $25-$40. Good luck in your decision.

BTW I hadn't thought of it before, but being that he is so young I would probably recommend a Nintendo Wii instead. The Wii has more age appropriate titles, and traditionally the majority of Nintendo's library has been "kid safe". More sophisticated consoles like PS3 and XBox 360 have many more titles geared toward mature audiences. The only problem will be finding one, you'll have to act fast, as they are and will continue to be scarce this holiday season.

Grab PS2 and GTA3.. well, not really GTA3

about the only big kid-friendly game I see coming is LBP and maybe some PS3 downloads. Overall I'd say get PS2. But if you are interested in play as well, then go with PS3 80G and get some ps2 games for your kid :D

well the PS3 60 GB is now only 399$ which is great. However games for PS3 are usually adult oriented. There are only a few rated-E games. I would recomend a Nintendo DS or a Gamecube or a Wii. All of these have great games for an 8 year old that can still be fun for adults.

Hoped this was helpful.

get a ps3 60 gig becas you can play ps2 games and if he finds a game he likes on the ps3 he can plaay that to

plese leave a note on wich one you buy