I have to admit i don't pay alot of attention to the competions details, but i'm getting tired of debating the on-line situation.

Now we all know the XBOX LIVE plan...
$49.95 for the Starter Kit/Communicator (1 Year Membership Included)
$??.?? for your Monthly Broadband connection.
That's basically it right??

Now i keep reading Sony is FREE, but you do need...
$39.95 for the Starter Kit (BB & Dial Up)
And even though MOST publications don't say it, you do still pay a monthly fee just as with Braodband, albite a little less expensive, to your provider. Yes, Sony isn't going to charge anything for the games, but i would bet my left arm the developers will.

So why is it that when i readan article comparing the 2, PS2 seems to always get the upper hand?? Just because its capable of using a dial-up connection?? Even though the same dorks righting the article admit dial up is not the way to go. And my favorite...With the PS2 you don' have to pay for anything except your starter kit, but in the same article they mention that with XBOX you will have a monthly fee to your provider. What??? Don't you pay a monthly fee to your ISP provider?? Yes i know, it's cheap[er, blah,blah, blah, but to not mention it with one and use this reason as a knock on the other is rediculous.

So i guess i just wanted input on anything i may be missing or not kjnow about so i can be more informed in my debates with my leming friends.

Thanks in advance.

Just for the record, Broadband is not available in my area and you could'nt pay me enough to play on-line via dial-up, i would rather not play.