Okay, I am thinking about getting a PS2. I am thinking about it getting it becuase: 1) Ironman game that is jst about to come out. 2) Games are still coming out for it. 3) It has a large selection of games in the genres I like. 4) I can play PS1 games on it. 5) I can play DVD on it.

A question, does it matter what year it was made to play the newer games? And if it does, how do I tell when it was made if it is in a pawn shop?