Anyone going to buy a PS2 in 2010?

I plan on buying my first one in about a week (I wasn't interested in gaming last gen), so I was wondering, does anyone else plan on getting a PS2 this month or in 2010?

Yes, but only because my fatty PS2 is finally starting to die. I'll be getting a slim.

No, but have alot of fun with it! :D

Ahh, the memories ^_^

i will just for a back up when my 790000 fails

Looks likely. My PS2 broke about 3 years ago and since PS3 is no longer BC I can see myself buying a PS2 considering I still have all my PS2 games which are collecting dust.

No, but have alot of fun with it! :D

Ahh, the memories ^_^

BackInCrack

Thanks haha. Any recommendations for the PS2?

It's very possible. Or, since I now have a job, I might save up and buy a BC PS3 so that I can play current and last-gen games. But I might get a 360 first, once I hear how the new chips are doing.muthsera666

I honestly don't think you should spend the extra money for a BC PS3. Since the PS3 is older, it has a higher change of getting YLOD. But also, by playing PS2 games on it, you are going to be wearing out the PS3s player. I'd rather spend the money get a PS2. And I dont think you should get a 360, they RROD way too often, and I honestly don't see much appeal in their games.

Looks likely. My PS2 broke about 3 years ago and since PS3 is no longer BC I can see myself buying a PS2 considering I still have all my PS2 games which are collecting dust.

Swift_Boss_A

I am sorry for the PS2 :P. Any good games you think I should try for the PS2?

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No, but have alot of fun with it! :D

Ahh, the memories ^_^

PhilipV94

Thanks haha. Any recommendations for the PS2?

Gran Turismo 3 or 4, Final Fantasy XII, Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3, Shadow Of The Colossus, Both Metal Gear Solids, GTA: Vice City + San Andreas, Both God Of Wars, Tekken Tag Tournament, Resident Evil 4

Just to name a few...:D

Already have one.

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No, but have alot of fun with it! :D

Ahh, the memories ^_^

BackInCrack

Thanks haha. Any recommendations for the PS2?

Gran Turismo 3 or 4, Final Fantasy XII, Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3, Shadow Of The Colossus, Both Metal Gear Solids, GTA: Vice City + San Andreas, Both God Of Wars, Tekken Tag Tournament, Resident Evil 4

Just to name a few...:D

Everything this dude said, plus Final Fantasy X, Dark Cloud 1&2, Star Wars Battlefront II, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Kingdom Hearts 1&2.

It's very possible. Or, since I now have a job, I might save up and buy a BC PS3 so that I can play current and last-gen games.muthsera666

same here. My PS2 is dying a bit, and I'd love to use it as an excuse to splash the cash on a BC PS3 if i can find one, but I might just get a new PS2.

I already have one :)slimline silver.was going to get rid of it when i got my PS3 but can't play PS2 games on my PS3. PS2 rocks

Nah I just got one of the newest models a couple of months ago. It doesnt have the airholes like the standard slim and it looks more chunky, and a shiny surface on half of the top. I think its the 9000.

Definitely. My birthday is January 4 and I'll be 14, which means I can work at Kroger's as a bag-boy(minimum wage FTW!!!!) I'll be buying games and systems galore. Ok, not systems galore, but I will get a PS2, DS, and possibly more.

If mine breaks I will buy my forth PS2 since the launch

[QUOTE="muthsera666"]It's very possible. Or, since I now have a job, I might save up and buy a BC PS3 so that I can play current and last-gen games. But I might get a 360 first, once I hear how the new chips are doing.PhilipV94

I guess you do have a point about just getting a PS2. They aren't much money, and they'd likely hold up better and longer. However, I disagree on the Xbox part. I love my original Xbox, and I'm a big defender of Microsoft, though I try not to descend to the level of fanboyism. There's a new chip either in the works or already out that looks to finally resolve most of the RRoD problems. And there are a lot of Xbox games that I would love to play. Not to mention that the Xbox controller is far superior to the PlayStation iterations.

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Everything this dude said, plus Final Fantasy X, Dark Cloud 1&2, Star Wars Battlefront II, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Kingdom Hearts 1&2.

Khadaj32

Thanks for the recommendations, the both of you. :)

Definitely. My birthday is January 4 and I'll be 14, which means I can work at Kroger's as a bag-boy(minimum wage FTW!!!!) I'll be buying games and systems galore. Ok, not systems galore, but I will get a PS2, DS, and possibly more.

Phoenix534

I envy you, any place that is near me won't hire me until I turn 16. -_- Also, happy early birthday. :P

I guess you do have a point about just getting a PS2. They aren't much money, and they'd likely hold up better and longer. However, I disagree on the Xbox part. I love my original Xbox, and I'm a big defender of Microsoft, though I try not to descend to the level of fanboyism. There's a new chip either in the works or already out that looks to finally resolve most of the RRoD problems. And there are a lot of Xbox games that I would love to play. Not to mention that the Xbox controller is far superior to the PlayStation iterations.

muthsera666

The original xBox didn't have nearly as many problems as the current one does. I also loved my original one when I played it. The new chip is less prone to RROD but it still occurs which is quite dissapointing considering how long the 360 has ben released. And I honestly can't feel a difference between a 360 and a ps3 controller, but I guess that depends on your hands. You can check out this thread, there a few links with examples of PS3 controllers that are similar to 360 controllers: http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=4124062.

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Thanks haha. Any recommendations for the PS2?

Khadaj32

Gran Turismo 3 or 4, Final Fantasy XII, Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3, Shadow Of The Colossus, Both Metal Gear Solids, GTA: Vice City + San Andreas, Both God Of Wars, Tekken Tag Tournament, Resident Evil 4

Just to name a few...:D

Everything this dude said, plus Final Fantasy X, Dark Cloud 1&2, Star Wars Battlefront II, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, Kingdom Hearts 1&2.

Everything above plus the Jak games and Medal of Honor.

My ps3 isn't back compatible and i want to play all my ps1 and ps2 games so yeahNinjabrocly

All ps3's play ps1 games...I'm pretty sure...

[QUOTE="Ninjabrocly"]My ps3 isn't back compatible and i want to play all my ps1 and ps2 games so yeahJaysunE

All ps3's play ps1 games...I'm pretty sure...

Am I like the only guy here who still hasmy first PS2 :D

Glad to see the PS2 is still going strong! I will not be buying one because I already have a black slim. But I will be buying tons of classic PS2 games.

That depends how long the disc reader lasts on this one. I just replaced my PS2 a few months ago for the infamous disc reader isssue.

-Nate

The 60GB aussie bc ps3 (which i had) sucks because its emulation. i sold it (got alot of cash since it was rare) and bought a slim ps3 and ps2 :) very happy.

I'm definitely going to get a "PSX" DVR, it's a JPN only Playstation 2 with a TV tuner,hard drive, and a browser highly similar to the one on PS3 (Playstation 3). So yes, I'll be buying a PS2 next year.JReefer1

I hope you know that if you do get the PSX, which was only made for Japan, you'll only be able to play PS2 games made for Japan. And I honestly don't know where you're going to find them since it was released in 2003 (and never made again), and by now, most are gone.

A scant 4 months ago I bought my first one ever. It had been over a decade since I had owned a gaming system before that. So no, I won't be buying another ps2 any time soon. Unless some one steals mine or something. I will keep buying a couple games a month though. I am having a wonderful time working my way through the beat of the best ps1 and ps2 games.

Looks like I'm going to pick up my PS2 in a day or two. Now, I have been looking for games to play and there are a lot of them are not in print anymore and are way to expensive, it's getting kind of annoying really. Like a new Xenosaga 3 is over $150 from a seller like amazon. Kind of amazing really. This just wants me to buy PS2 games even more, they seem like a pretty decent investment. I also wish that the Gamespot forum had an updated list of recommendated games for the PS2, since the old one, and the RPG one have died.

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Looks likely. My PS2 broke about 3 years ago and since PS3 is no longer BC I can see myself buying a PS2 considering I still have all my PS2 games which are collecting dust.

PhilipV94

I am sorry for the PS2 :P. Any good games you think I should try for the PS2?

Certainly buddy :D

1. Onimusha 1,2,3
2. Ico and Shadow of the colossus
3. Dark Cloud and Chronicles
4. Zone of the Ender 1&2
5. Project Zero 1,2,3

Not exactly mainstream success titles but definitely one of the BEST experiences from the PS2.

btw sorry for the late reply.

Yes, I plan on buying one. Mine pooped out in 2008 and I haven't replaced it yet, but there are a ton of old PS2 RPGs I want to go back and play, as well as some old PS1 games I still want to pick up and play. I just moved into an area that has a killer flea market with lots of used game stalls, so I want to take advantage of all the available retro-used goodness I can. :D

I should probably add that my original PS2 lasted from 2001 to 2008 with VERY heavy usage. I figure I should get twice as long out of a slim since it won't be used as heavily (my original was used as a DVD player a lot, too, the first two years).