22.2.2005

Admittedly the PS2 is now getting on in years however this shouldn't put anyone looking for a console off. The PS3 is still part of the rumour factory with no one even knowing what it looks like never mind when it will be released. Sony do have a good record of making their new consoles backwards compatible (ie the PS2 played almost the entire catalogue of PS1 games meaning anyone who upgraded from 1 to 2 could still play their old games. In fact in many cases the PS2 improved the graphics and load speed of the old games) however there is no guarantee that this will happen with the PS3. The PS2 has by far the largest selection of great games available and many times the customer base of theother consoles meaning games manufacturers will continue to produce games for this unit for many years. The PS2 outsold the X Box on the X Box day of launch and has continued to out sell it day on day since. This alone should be a great indicator of the quality and breadth of games available. The old unit did have disc read problems, presumeably from dust on the inaccessible lens, (I myself went through 2 in 4 years) however the new slim line unit should cure that as the lens is is easily got to for cleaning if required.A word of warning though, DVD region free DVDs will not work on this unit due to the electronically operated door being replaced by an old stlye CD flip door operated by pushing a release catch. This means the unit knows it's been opened when you try and put your region 1 DVD in and won't play along. There are, as always, ways around this however you should be aware further equipment purchases would be required. The cost of DVD players available make this a false economy (Check the Sony region free player available from amazon that I also reviewed.)just buy this for the games and think of DVD play back as a bonus.In short (about time, I know) the sheer enjoyment obtained from this unit for so little outlay makes it an essential purchase. Even if you own other consoles, are waiting for the next generation of consoles to be released or your old unit has given up the ghost you will get many times your moneys worth in enjoyment from purchasing the slim line model. Some of the games alone are worth the purchase price. My own humble recomendations are GTA San Andreas and Call of Duty.Despite its diminutive size the new model also has the ethernet connection built in. This is what is required to play the many on line compatible games actually on line. To purchase this for the old one is £40 making the slim line great value on many levels from casual gamers to those who want to take it on line. Be aware that a minimum of 512kps broadband is required for this though.Sorry for the length of this review but I would hate folk to miss out on years of great gaming experience for the sake of a bit of doubt and less than £100.If your looking for a console make it this one.Hope this helps. (No, I don't work for Sony, really just love the machine that much!)

7.11.2004

Playing the ps2 feels a bit like a step back in time as the visuals and the audio are not up to the standards of the other consoles. I bought it to play San Andreas without having to wait years for the Xbox port - its loads of fun but the console can't keep up with the scenery streaming from the DVD.This new, smaller version doesn't seem to have any major hardware improvements, apart from the built in networking capability, it's pretty much business as usual. But it's so small and cute! Seriously, it really is small! I took it out of the box and thought 'whoa'; pictures really don't do it justice!So anyway, if you haven't got a PS2 yet, first of all, what's wrong with you? You don't have a PS2?!

13.8.2006

I got my PS2 late in its lifespan, and decided to buy it instead of an Xbox 360. In fact, I got the PS2, a memory card and 7 games and still spent £100 less than I would have done if I'd bought the X360 on its own!So what convinced me to buy the aged console (aside from the price) when there are more technologically advanced options available? It boils down to the games. No, the graphics are not as good as on the newer consoles (but still quite impressive), but that doesn't matter. Late in its lifespan we are finally seeing some real AAA titles for the console, and with lots more to come well into 2007. Add to that an already well established library of games, and there is something for everyone to enjoy,

6.1.2008

Sony have sold over 120,000,000 PS2 consoles and it continues to out-sell the PS3 in all territories across the world. The reason for this is very simple. It has a huge library of games covering all genres. Many of its games offer unique gameplay experiences such as the stealth play in the Metal Gear Solid series. The fact that the console is now so cheap to buy also helps sales.The PS2 offers something for everyone. Football fans have the Fifa and Pro Evolution Soccer series. Beat 'em up fans have the Tekken and Soul Calibur series. Horror fans have the Silent Hill collection and Resident Evil 4. Driving fans have Gran Turismo 3&4 and the Burnout series. RPG fans have Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts.

1.1.2013

As Sony announce that production of the PS2 will finally end after nearly 13 years it seems right that a review is posted. I got mine in 2001 and it still works today however I have since moved to the Playstation 3. It is still working today. I remember it was £280 when it was first released in 2000. It was reduced to £240 soon after, which considered with the PS2s capability of playing DVDs seemed a good deal as DVD players were £100 minimum in 2001.The PS2 has an incredible list of classic games in a way the PS3 has not been able to replicate. Final Fantasy 10, Gran Turismo 4, Okami, Devil May Cry, ICO, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Sly Cooper. Despite the weaker graphics,

14.3.2007

I bought one of these after selling my PSP, why? when I already own a modified Xbox, Gamecube and PC. The back catalogue of games - simple as.Yes its smaller and as far as I am aware no major issues after 2+ years of owning one with the CD laser unlike the old fat model.Its small,quietish and plays everything you need. The graphics I find simply arent as crisp and clear as a Xbox -(dont believe me try playing GTA on ps2 then Xbox). This said there are some simplying stunning FMV's (final fantasy etc) on the PS2, the controller as well isnt as good or well thought out as the Xbox controller smaller unit.Yes it can play netplay- but a ps2 net adaptor is very rare and expensive (how many people

20.11.2004

Ok the age-old question asked when you are in the market for a new console - do I get an Xbox or a Playstation 2?The Xbox is probably the more technically superior console that runs slightly faster than the PS2, but really, when this boils down to game play there is little difference felt for the average console user. The biggest difference is really the Xbox has a built in hard drive that can be used to save game data, however you must purchase a Memory card costing around £15 here on Amazon.I opted for the Playstation 2 (slim) and I can honestly say that I have not looked back on the decision. Sony has shrunk the new model by 75%, and when I first removed the PS2 from its box I was like "is that it".

21.5.2015

The mighty ps2, the best selling console of all time, the largest game libary ever and the longest lifespan of any console ever. This thing was only discontinued in the uk in 2013. The year the ps4 came out. If you really think about it, thats incredible. With how fast technology grows nowadays, phones are discontinued after a year or two, theres a new generation ipod every year, the fact that a gaming console that came out 15 years ago is still in demand is crazy. Theres a reason for that though, modern gaming cant hold a candle to the past. When the ps1 and ps2 came out, everything was fresh, huge free roaming games like GTA are nothing new nowadays. I dare say people just expect that kind of thing nowadays,

3.12.2006

Having been asked what i would like for christmas ,i decided on the new simline pink playstation 2.my brother said why not get a wii or playstation 3 or an xbox 360,but i still wanted a ps2.why i here you shout ......... the games are fantastic (i especially like eye toy ,singstar and buzz),it can also play dvds and cds, the grapics are good(maybe not as could as the newer consoles but still fantastic),and its great value for money (the new xbox 360s are nearly £300 if you want the headset and speial cables,wheras my mum has only payed £150 for my playstation 2(which includes singstar and microphones,as well as a travel bag,).i personally think the playstation 2 is still going strong in its

27.2.2005

I have had this console now for a couple of weeks and felt i should share my views on it. Firstly as most other reviewers have said, the slimline PS2 is tiny. When i first got it all unboxed i was speechless. How did they manage to get it all into this tiny chassis. Build quality on the machine is top class. The machine feels light but well made.Both graphics and sound on the PS2 are also very good. I know that the other consoles are more powerful but the ps2 still delivers where it counts.Some people have said that this model overheats easily. Let me say that while it does get faily warm it never overheats. Even after my 10 hour sessions the console never gets too hot.

4.11.2004

Upon opening the box my first impression was something along the lines of, 'Is this it?!' I knew it was suppose to be small but photographs do not do it justice. The automatic DVD drive mechanism from the larger PS2 model has been replaced with a PSOne style lid which lifts up to reveal where any disc would go, meaning it is very easy to get to the laser lens. This will hopefully prevent the common problem of disc read errors with the large models, as any dust built up inside can now be easily removed. Another difference from the larger model is that the power cord now has to be plugged into a supplied adaptor (much like the kind found on laptop computers) before it can be plugged into the mains.

30.4.2011

It's hard to believe the PS2 is over a decade old now, and is still ticking in sales and having its library expanded even today (Although naturally less so compared to the current generation of consoles). But if you are looking to buy a cheap system to keep both the casual gamer and the dedicated gamer satisfied you can't do much wrong with this.The PlayStation 2 plays DVDs as well as PlayStation 1 games, and supports different controller imputs such as EyeToy and Guitar Hero controllers (Now also on the cheap), so looking for things to play around with on the PS2 isn't that difficult. On the downside in order to get 4 player controller action you have to buy a multi-tap.The PS2's vast library is an excellent reason to buy one if you have previously missed out.

26.3.2012

I want to start by saying that every machine has its critics, and I've myself not been keen on certain machines in the past but that does not mean that they are not a good machine, far from it! What I can say about the Playstation 2 is that it, like every other machine there is most likely something you will not like about it, for me I do not like the controller that much, but as a whole, the console is very good value for money and there are many many games out for it. There are a wide range of games and game genres and I think this console has done well to fit all criteria of games. As far as the console itself, the machine has a built in internet port (Unlike the original Playstation 2)

6.4.2005

I am an hardcore ps2 fan and will not hear a single bad word about it. The ps2 is THE console to own. Forget Xbox and it's copycat ways but instead think of all the quality titles you can buy. Xbox is pants, "why"?? because all the games on Xbox are lame and are usally games that have been out on the PC for years E.G. Operation Flashpoint. Look at project gotham racing A clone of GT4, then you have Doom 3 that is just about to be released on the X box and has been out for ages on the PC. Any way the new slimline PS2 is the best console by far because of the vast array of games availiable.GTA SA, GT4, MGS3, PES to name but a few and with a HUGH line up of brilliant games to be hitting the shelves soon you can be sure that you won't get bored with your ps2.

20.2.2005

RumoursWell there a re quite a few rumours about the new Slim PS2 going around.Rumour: There is no fan at the back.Reply: This is correct, but there is still a fan over the cpu.Rumour: It gets a lot hotter than the old PS2.Reply: Yes it does, the reason for this is the heatsink block for the cpu is right up against the outer case. This means the heat is transferred to the case. So you could think of the case as a giant heatsink.Rumour: There is better hardware out there.Reply: Yes, the PS2 is outdated, but it does have the best games on any console. If you want better hardware go and get a PC.Rumour: It will still have disk read errors.Reply: One of the main causes for disk read errors in the old PS2 where dust or a broken laser.

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