Used PS2

I am thinking about getting a used PS2. How reliable is it, if it is a few years old? Will it stay alive for a lot of time?

Usually they are reliable, but most fat ps2 have trouble running games that are on CD's (blue-back) and some thin ps2's as wellmemphishigh

I am not thinking about playing anything on CDs, only PS2 games.

You should try to get a slim ps2. They have faster loading time than the fat ps2.

The PS2 is actually pretty durable, but you should try getting a new one. It'll last you many years without any problems.

The PS2 is actually pretty durable, but you should try getting a new one. It'll last you many years without any problems.

M3tr4nk0

Well I can get a used one 2 times cheaper and there are only a few games I want to play.

Well I can get a used one 2 times cheaper and there are only a few games I want to play.swguy123

Well, in that case, I'd say get a used Slim in a decent condition. It should last several more years.

get a used ps2 slim if you can. if you cant, just get a used ps2 fat, it will be still be pretty reliable . I've had mine since 2002 and it works with almost all of my games still. You shouldnt spend much more than $40 for the console.

and in reference to the guy above saying his ps2 doesnt work with some CD games, i have that same problem. for those of you that dont know, some old ps2 games were on CDROM, not DVDROM. The CD-ROM games are purple on the back, instead of silver. The ps2 sometimes has trouble reading older cdrom games after the laser gets worn out i suppose. I can get most of them to work by doing things like puting the ps2 on its back then turning it on , and it just takes a few tries to get games like Virtua Fighter 4 or Twisted Metal Black to play. I've never had a problem getting newer games like God of War or Ace Combat 5 to work.

edit: and for the record, I'm very angry at Sony for removing the Backwards compatible from the ps3. why would they think it is a good idea to sell a ps3 that can play ps1 games but not ps2 games? dumb. and those ps3s are hard to find now and/or expensive.

Dont be cheap. Get a new one. You will find a good deal online and im sure you will feel better knowing the chances of problems arising are slim.

get a used ps2 slim if you can. if you cant, just get a used ps2 fat, it will be still be pretty reliable . I've had mine since 2002 and it works with almost all of my games still. You shouldnt spend much more than $40 for the console.

and in reference to the guy above saying his ps2 doesnt work with some CD games, i have that same problem. for those of you that dont know, some old ps2 games were on CDROM, not DVDROM. The CD-ROM games are purple on the back, instead of silver. The ps2 sometimes has trouble reading older cdrom games after the laser gets worn out i suppose. I can get most of them to work by doing things like puting the ps2 on its back then turning it on , and it just takes a few tries to get games like Virtua Fighter 4 or Twisted Metal Black to play. I've never had a problem getting newer games like God of War or Ace Combat 5 to work.

edit: and for the record, I'm very angry at Sony for removing the Backwards compatible from the ps3. why would they think it is a good idea to sell a ps3 that can play ps1 games but not ps2 games? dumb. and those ps3s are hard to find now and/or expensive.

Talldude80

I am thinking about playing Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3. Are they on CD or DVD?

Dont be cheap. Get a new one. You will find a good deal online and im sure you will feel better knowing the chances of problems arising are slim.

iano-87

I can get a used one for 50$ and a new one for 100$. There arent that many games I want to play so I think the used one is a better choice.

I am thinking about playing Metal Gear Solid 2 and 3. Are they on CD or DVD?swguy123

Those are on DVD, so no worries there.

i just picked up a used one at gamestop the other day(slim silver), and with their warranty i they will exchange it for a working one if it ever breaks...but honestly the slims are reliable and it was only 60bucks:P currently playing through all my PS2 games sense there isnt currently out interesting me on PS3...bout ran out of things to try out lol.

Fallout New Vagas will get some PS3 use...but until that and a few others its: FF XII, Jak and Dexter, and San Andreas...

have the PS2 hooked up to a small CRT TV, sense on the LCD even with component cables everything looked weird.

I bought mine in 2002 and it still works now, I'm pretty sure that most of them are reliable, but I guess a slim is a good choice.

Thanks for all the answers :) I am getting a used Slim soon.

They tend to be reliable though you could get unlucky and get one that the previous owner have thrown into a wall in a fit of rage when he's lost a game.

I had a used PS2 for awhile and it was very reliable. I really enjoyed it. It's a good purchase.