So, a local store has the uppermost version of the 360 on sale for $300. I'm tempted to bite down. Heard nothing but good things about Xbox Live, and compared with the PS3, 360 seems extremely technologically comparable in spite of the price difference. Seems to have a good selection of games, too. Seeing as I haven't dealt with consoles in years and years, I figured you guys would be the ones to ask - looking back or based on your own perspectives, do you think 360 is the way to go? Seems games are migrating more and more away from PCs, any more.
... for a more awkward part of the equation, are there any "simple" multiplayer games for the 360, or is everything going to be incredibly technical and in-depth? My mother died this past Friday (as most of you know, she was struggling with cancer for years) - my father is having a difficult time. I was thinking of spending my Christmas money on the 360 so that he and I would have something to do and enjoy, it's just that, well, his favorite game of all time is MarioKart for the N64 - does the 360 have any games like that, games that people can just jump into without much of a learning curve but can still be fun?
Thanks,
Ken