Game Console vs. DVD player

I am not really into games but I know that with the ps2 you can use it as a dvd player.  I was wondering if there were any other systems that you can use the same way.  I have a little one that it might occupy on long trips and I wanted dvd in my setup.

I know you will need a dc to ac inverter but that's about it to install them. 

I was also wondering if hitting bumps will make these systems freeze because they are made to sit still. 

I was just wondering what all of the detail on these setups were. 

my suggestion would be to purchase a dvd player that is meant to be used in a vehicle, you wont need a power invertor, and its meant to withstand the bumps of the road.  you can get a dvd player for pretty cheap (some as low as $100)  just shop around the web to find some.  here are some good websites i would recommend

www.sonicelectrnix.com,   www.purecaraudio.com , www.carstereoexpo.com 

just a few that i know.

If its not made to handle the shock of everyday driving I guess it could turn into being more of a problem than a blessing.

Also, if you want to use the game console for movies, you have the issue of the remote being infra red and where would you put the unit for it to see the remote? 

There are a lot of problems in going with a video game console as your main automotive DVD player. (Below I mention 3 of them)

1) Space. - The two video game consoles that play DVD are pretty big.

2) Power source. - You need a pretty bulky device to change your cars battery power to the correct current.

3) Video game consoles don't have "last played" memory. This allows you to continue watching the DVD where you left off after the power has been shut off.  (Very important for automotive applications)

I have a PS2 hooked up and in my glove box. I have had no problems. I like it better than a DVD because I just ran all the wires in from the back and shut the glove box door. No one can see it and you can work the controls from the regular PS2 controller. It very rarely skips and when I go on trips the kids play games and will ride for hours without complaining. The only draw back is that it teands to get hot when it is on for a long time all closed up in the glove box, I intend to mount a fan in the top of the glove box to help move the air.

Peace!!!