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Calling all PS2 fans!!!

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NJL

Apr 12, 2002
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San Antonio
#1
My wife and I were at my sister-in-law's house over the weekend...we took
dinner and played Tetris on their Playstation 2...my wife was more hooked than I, but
now she really wants one. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't mind having one, but a propelled lawn mower would be a better bet (that's another story).

Anyway, I think during my lunch hour, i'm going to go pick one up from Circuit City or Best Buy, they are the same price @ $149.99. Other than an extra controller, what would you recommend to buy? I'm very new to gaming (don't really have the time for it, but oh well), just trying to make my wife happy. :)

BTW, I do have a 6.1 surround sound system and a home network with WiFi....

:)

thanks!
 
#3
Mon Rominee said:
Get a pre-owned system you can get at any mall software store for 70-ish bucks, and buy Tetris used for 15 bucks, and you're not out too much coin.
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Really??? I presume they are out of warranty, but for $70, I wouldn't be crying if something happens... hmm, this is food for thought, thanks, Mon!!! :)

I really want to buy used games, why not, right? :D
 
#6
Vorago said:
ehm, kinda weird to buy a PS2 to play Tetris, but..

Cool games:

GTA San Andreas
Need for Speed Underground 2

Medal of Honour: European Assault

...
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true, but when were were at Best Buy looking for rechargable batt's for our
new digi cam, she pointed out that not all new games were $50 (I thought they were)...

we would buy used games like Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune (yeah, yeah, I know) BUT I really like racing games (I already have Need For Speed: Underground on my laptop - it's the only game I have bought in years)...

the way I see it, i buy her a game of her choice, i also get one of my choice... :D

;)
 
#11
NJL said:
I take it those little 8mb cards are per person or can you save multiple people on a card (obviously not when playing against each other at the same time).....sorry for being a newbie... :(

:D
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All they do is put a "bookmark" of sorts on your progress so it can load up your settings, etc when you re-load. If you're just after a few games here, an 8MB card would be more than enough for 2 people. Actually, for me 8MB is too much... :)
 
#15
The used route would be a good choice since the PS2 is several years old and will soon be replaced by the PS3, but Sony's systems are notorious for having issues. PS2s (even PS1s) have stopped working after a few years, and a used system might just be about to crack. However if you want to pick up a PS3 when it comes out, there's not much to worry about.

Used games are a god idea provided the cds are in good condition. A memory card is almost necessary.
 
#16
Used games are where it's at. I pretty much stopped gaming, but I still make a trip down to EB every so often to pick up a couple $1-$5 used games. (or $10-$15 if it's a more recent system/game)

There is a slight risk that discs might be scratched/worn/messed, but generally I have never had any problems, and I think EB games has a return policy on their used merchandise.

Honestly though, if you're not a big gamer and you're not interested in the latest games, always buy used games, saves a ton of money.(new games are like $40-50!)

Used memory cards are cool too.
 
#17
jenderfazz said:
The used route would be a good choice since the PS2 is several years old and will soon be replaced by the PS3, but Sony's systems are notorious for having issues. PS2s (even PS1s) have stopped working after a few years, and a used system might just be about to crack. However if you want to pick up a PS3 when it comes out, there's not much to worry about.

Used games are a god idea provided the cds are in good condition. A memory card is almost necessary.
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I think Sony has since sorted out all or most of any problems associated with the PS2 design and/or functionality. Chances are good that he'll be fine getting a new or used one(assuming it's not in bad condition)

The PS3 is going to be at least $300, considering NJL doesn't like the concept of spending $150 on a game system, I think that's way out.
 
#18
Yeah, as for the worries about used games being scratched, as long as there's no scratches on the data layer (which is directly underneath all the graphics) then a 20 dollar Disc Doctor will fix any other scrathes like new.

In this capacity, the Disc Doctor would pay for itself in 3 or 4 used game purchases, and you will have STILL saved money.

Works like a charm.

Mon
 
#20
DO NOT GET PRE OWNED PS2'S

a lot of ps'2 become defective arter years of use(due to dust, pet hair and dander, cigarette smoke etc etc). mine just died recently so i went out and bought a new one(thin line).


the thin line is good, i got a warranty for 2 years at best buy, plus if they make a new one in the next 2 years, you can bring it back and get the price subtracted from the newer version.

if you like old school games, you should check out the 20 dollr bin, a lot of them have activision, kaleico vision, and other early atari and nintendo games, for the ps2. i have the one with pac man and dig dug. so awesome.

i would get a controller. dont get aftermarket ones because they always suck. get a factory ps2 controller, because they really are the best on the market, you would need atleast a 8mb memory card, because you are going to wanna save those high score that you and your wife will argue about for years to come, and you may need an rf adapter(if the tv is old and doesnt have the rca inputs).

if you have pets or smoke, i would keep it covered up by something. i throw a sheet over it to keep out the dirt and dust because they really do mess up everything.
 

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