To XBox or PS2? That is the question

So in the spirit of cousinly love, I've decided to ease my cousin's transition into the United States by buying him a video game system. I haven't bought a system in over 10 years so I doubt he'd still be interested in playing Madden ' 93. (You know back when the Cowboys were good)

So now the nerd debate begins..which system should I get? And once I buy it, can I snatch it up for myself when I go on the occasional joke-telling road trip?

Would that make me an Indian giver?