2. Upgraded DVD Support (DVD-R/RW ~ DVD+R/RW support) - (Upgraded DVD Software).
3. Slim Design (Console is more durable and fits in most small places) - (It will be easier to move your console around the house or take it to a friends house)
4. Flip Top Design (The console works like the PS1, so you have to insert PS2 Games/DVD's in the top of the console).
~ CONS ~ 1. No HDD Support (There is no place to attach a harddrive to the console) - (Sony has substituted that for the slim design).
2. Flip Top Design (You cannot store the console in small vertical places due to this design) - (When console is opened it averages to 4.5in height)
Well the whole size thing isnt really a major issue for me seeing as l dont live in a 30 by 30 cm house, however, the fact that it has a built in online adaptor makes it better than the fatty, which l personally have.. Also playing the DVD RW's and stuff gives it an extra advantage. You'd only prefer the fatty if u were a really extreme FF fan l guess...
I've got both the old PS2 and the PStwo slimline(my old one broke after an idiot fell on it.) I have to say that the slimline is so much better and well worth ur money
no hdd?:| does anyone even have a hdd? if sony only launched it properly.... well anyhow... another pro of the slimline is that its uber sexy 8) †fonzie313
hmm yeah quite some people own one! and its still a con
2. Upgraded DVD Support (DVD-R/RW ~ DVD+R/RW support) - (Upgraded DVD Software).
3. Slim Design (Console is more durable and fits in most small places) - (It will be easier to move your console around the house or take it to a friends house)
4. Flip Top Design (The console works like the PS1, so you have to insert PS2 Games/DVD's in the top of the console).
~ CONS ~ 1. No HDD Support (There is no place to attach a harddrive to the console) - (Sony has substituted that for the slim design).
2. Flip Top Design (You cannot store the console in small vertical places due to this design) - (When console is opened it averages to 4.5in height)
- END -sierrad
I have an older PS2 that came bundled with the network adapter, but could you shed some light on any overheating issues. I have read alot of people experience these issues or that the console itself gets real hot to the touch.
I love the new PSTwo, because I've had it for 5 months now, and it hasn't broken, only 1 DRE, and all my scratched DVD's work on it. I dispise the old one, it cost me a lot to try to fix that, never happened. Also it's never overheated, i dont know what that bull**** is about that.
2. Upgraded DVD Support (DVD-R/RW ~ DVD+R/RW support) - (Upgraded DVD Software).
3. Slim Design (Console is more durable and fits in most small places) - (It will be easier to move your console around the house or take it to a friends house)
4. Flip Top Design (The console works like the PS1, so you have to insert PS2 Games/DVD's in the top of the console).
~ CONS ~ 1. No HDD Support (There is no place to attach a harddrive to the console) - (Sony has substituted that for the slim design).
2. Flip Top Design (You cannot store the console in small vertical places due to this design) - (When console is opened it averages to 4.5in height)Some of the pro's are not really all that much of an improvement.
For example, anyone that has already purchased one of the newer-older-model "+"-labeled PlayStation2's would already have the DVD-/+ R/W support. My version 9 PS2 Online Pack was one of such, and therefore also included the Network adapter and the upgraded DVD support. Progressive scan is also in the newer-older versions of the PS2, so comparing to the newer-older models, this point is moot. It would be a difference however if someone had a really old model, such as versions 1-5.
Also, a con for the new PStwo is that they still lack the 1394 port that came with the version 1-3 PS2's. but as such, another decision Sony made early on - ironic since Sony was one of the companies behind the 1394 firewire standard to begin with.
Finally, both the newer-older (v8-11) and the new slimline PStwos have progressive scan DVD movie support, so an HD or EDTV set and a PS2 connected by the Component (YPbPr) cables can have 480p support for dvd movies. Not a huge visual improvement, but a noticeable and nice increase.
Another issue with the new PStwo is that most all PlayStation2 (and pretty much all PS1) multitaps won't work with the new console. Not a big deal for someone that usually plays alone, but any and all games that support(ed) up to 8 players offline are now immediately screwed if you want to play them that way.
[QUOTE="Vincent__Vega"]I heard the slim one will overheat, any of yall had that problem yet?naz18h
No. works perfectly fine and on weekends its running around 12 hours straight
Yeah from what I heard the main chips have little fans on them like pc video cards do and they don't overheat like people think cause there's no huge fan in the back. It looks cool, if I had a choice and it didn't cost me anything I wouldn't mind having the slimeline.
I've got both the old PS2 and the PStwo slimline(my old one broke after an idiot fell on it.) I have to say that the slimline is so much better and well worth ur moneynellyg619
lol, FELL ON IT :D :D :D :D...... :| ..... :D :D :D :D :D
I was gutted when my PS2 broke in November. I got a PSTwo and then I was glad the PS2 broke. PSTwo is much more convient for me also disk trays tend to scratch the disks because you sought of slide the disk into place.
About the overheating debate... I kept my PSTwo on for about 2~3 days straight because I was at a battle/point in FFX that didn't have a save point, and I really didn't feel like battling anymore because it gets quite annoying at times. I had touched it on the second day when I woke up, and it was slightly warm but nothing to be worried about. It was standing in the vertical position though.
I never really had any experiences with the older models since I just started playing PS2 games in November.
I'd like to add to one of the cons, the flip cover seems sort of flimsy, but being that I'm generally an older gamer and not a kid, I don't really see this as being a problem.
2. Upgraded DVD Support (DVD-R/RW ~ DVD+R/RW support) - (Upgraded DVD Software).
3. Slim Design (Console is more durable and fits in most small places) - (It will be easier to move your console around the house or take it to a friends house)
4. Flip Top Design (The console works like the PS1, so you have to insert PS2 Games/DVD's in the top of the console).
~ CONS ~ 1. No HDD Support (There is no place to attach a harddrive to the console) - (Sony has substituted that for the slim design).
2. Flip Top Design (You cannot store the console in small vertical places due to this design) - (When console is opened it averages to 4.5in height)
- END -sierrad
u forgot about the disc read error of the old PS2 cos i use to get that alot with mine but now i have the Slim one i have not once ever got any problems like that, so it is a better lens
Seriously for those of you that have not seen the slimps2 in life, the pictures of them really do not do them justice. I mean looking at the pictures in magazines they're small compare to the regular ps2. but in real life, its even smaller.
Seriously for those of you that have not seen the slimps2 in life, the pictures of them really do not do them justice. I mean looking at the pictures in magazines they're small compare to the regular ps2. but in real life, its even smaller.Snowpeas
I've just bought the PS2 Slimline and it is my first playstation period. I think the small size is great for my particular set up. I couldn't fit the regular PS2 in with my other conoles.
I've got both the old PS2 and the PStwo slimline(my old one broke after an idiot fell on it.) I have to say that the slimline is so much better and well worth ur moneynellyg619
PS2 Is much better than the PSTWO because the slim cant work with multi taps, which means only 2 ppl can only play, and i gotta bunch of 4 player games! i wish they had more 4 player games though, but timesplitters 3 is amazin 4 players!
I was thinking of getting the Slimline now that my PS2 is broken down but I'm wondering if it's going to be worth it considering the PS3 might be out soon. Thoughts?
If you have to compare, it depends on your play style. I like strategy games, rpgs and the normal single/two player action games. For me, the slim rocks. Now, if you like say.....FFXI or Sports games with 8 of your friends at a party then go with the fatboy.
I can't even believe that you'll are debating this, All because you can't play FF online with a stinkin hard drive that comes in a hundred dollar bundle and a tray that pots open up, WOW, stop whining, The ps2 slim is the best progress for a console that is already the most powerful gaming console. I have both ps2 consoles and I just look at it them and think, OMFG, yet to this day and I've had it since it came out. With those two and my PSP, I probably don't have to worry about finding anything to play ever until the mother of all consoles comes out, THE PS3. When that happens I've have my complete family. No need for XBOX2 or Nintendo Revolution. By the way the answer is yes if you haven't figured it out. DUMBA$$.
I was thinking of getting the Slimline now that my PS2 is broken down but I'm wondering if it's going to be worth it considering the PS3 might be out soon. Thoughts?
SaugaGames
You should try to get a used ps2? That way you save some money for ps3, and you still get to play ps2 games.
Man I was going through the same thing when I decided to get a new playstation. But think, Chaos Theory, Midnight club, Gran Turismo, all spring games that will have you playing all summer.
on the comercial the y go "the more capable and more powerful ps2". whats up with that its the same system but just thiner. i hav one and its no different that the version one. the only difference is the size and the old version can take an internal non usb HDD.
Can you use boot discs with the slim PStwo? I've kept my PS1 for the past 3 years just to play import games. I don't care for mod chips, which is why I prefer the boot disc. Anybody know if a PS1 boot disc will work? If so, any idea if they have boot discs to play imports on a PS2? Or do I finally have to break down and get a Japanese PS2 to play imports?
Seriously for those of you that have not seen the slimps2 in life, the pictures of them really do not do them justice. I mean looking at the pictures in magazines they're small compare to the regular ps2. but in real life, its even smaller.Snowpeas
I have one of the slim 2's and like the people who have them have said, they don't overheat, they're sickeningly quiet (esp. compared to the jet aircraft sound of microsuck's console) and like you said snowpeas...they are TINY, no word or picture can quite explain it. And, at 900g (1.98 lbs for you metric illiterate :) ) it is VERY light, vs. the 2.2kg (5 lbs) of the old ones (and need I mention the 4kg behemoth that sits beside it on my tv stand). It does feel quite fragile, but I don't beat on things like a child. For people who are just getting the system, it is most certainly a good buy, although I would absolutely not recommend it if you already had a good, working-condition older style.
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