Of course the X Box won't play burned CD's. Gates has always waged a personal battle against copying intellectual property.

X Box won't let you use the DVD portion of it until you buy the additional remote accessory either (which is unavailable presently). It looks like a good system but I just don't want to be at the mercy of Microsoft for my video games as well as my computer.

Get the PS2. And also get GTA 3 (Grand Theft Auto 3). Be warned though, this game is not for the faint of heart, but oh man is it fun.