Interesting that you brought this up, cuz I've been struggling with the same question. I'm 39yo & have been gaming since the Vic-20 (Commodore) days...probably not many of you remember that system! It's in my blood...part of who I am....

My opinion is that as long as it doesn't keep you from your responsibilities as a dad, husband, and provider then it's perfectly okay. As a matter of fact, I've come up with a way to play guilt-free (in other words, so my wife doesn't get pissed at me). I bought a stationary bike & will workout on it while gaming. I'll ride it while playing a game of Madden & before you know it I've worked out for more than an hour!!! Now, try to tell me I'm being lazy!!!

The other thing is...I coach High-School basketball & it's a great way for me to connect with the kids...kinda keeps me young, knowwhattamean?

Well, I am not happy with the online MP. It suffers from some serious frame-rate issues, and the action seems very slow & quiet. I feel like I'm playing tag in a library sometimes...everything is so quiet & slow & laidback, etc... I realize that the idea with RSV2 is being stealthy, etc, but I just want a little more action for my time.

I play COD4 alot - so comparing the two...COD4 is much better for the action & frame-rate. The two things that I like better with RSV is the amount of customization with your character & weapons, and the cover system, which is incredible.

There's my two cents!

I just got the dreaded 3 rings last week...bought it online (not used - supposedly).  So, I picked up a new core system and swapped over the HDD, and HD cable...hopefully this will take me to the next next gen (finger crossed)...

Anyway, buy the 360...XBL kills Sony's online universe....