So my PS2 is busted...

[apsham]

1) How much are the slimline ones?

2) What are the pros of slimline over normal?

3) What are the cons of slimline over normal?

4) Anything else I should know...

[Liam]

Pro - it takes up less space

[gunnar hendershow]

There are no cons of the Slimline. It's better, all around.

[Toe]

You can still get the bigger ones?

[gunnar hendershow]

You can still get the bigger ones?

Used.

[apsham]

How much do they cost around now?

[mattman1624]

Electronics Boutique is selling new, slim ps2s for 130 dollars.

[Your Mom]

New PS2s are $130 anywhere. Thats retail now

[thatshortguy]

1) How much are the slimline ones?

2) What are the pros of slimline over normal?

3) What are the cons of slimline over normal?

4) Anything else I should know...

1. $130, as stated previously. There are also some rare bundles out there that feature (I believe) the newest ATV Offroad Fury and another game for the same price. They were released around Christmas, but Sony kept production up on them longer than expected, hence a slight overflow.

2. The slim PSTwos (slim = PSTwo, original = PS2 to avoid confusion) can play burned DVDs, take up much less space, run much more quietly and feature a flip-top. That last feature prevents the tray from dislodging as has happened in XBoxes and PS2s. USB ports return, and there is an ethernet port and phone jack smack on the back of the system. Online firmware was also updated right out of the box, allowing for easier compatibility wih newer routers and such (if you buy a new system, it will come with the latest drivers on a seperate disc.)

3. It will not work with the PS2 Hard Drive, due to not having the Expansion Bay on the back. Some fruitful gamers have, however, managed to use USB-based Hard Drives on the PSTwos. It's hit-and-miss as to which ones require modding (most do, some select few don't) so do some research if you opt to go in that direction.

4. In terms of dependability, the PSTwo is king. I've had mine since the model first launched and have experienced no problems despite a lack of tidiness. If you have about $200 to spare, go pick up a PSTwo, one of the Logitech Wireless Controllers, and God of War or Gran Turismo 4. Good times ahead.

[Buford Ripley]

Isn't there a Sony customer service number you can call where they'll send over a courier with a new PS2 provided that you give them your busted one, the power cable and the original control pad, oh and a small fee?

That's what I did. They might give you a slim one.

Edited June 29, 2006 by kulex

[Cactus Drags]

I think Sony will only give like-for-like. And it's not new consoles they dish out, it's refurbished.

Edited June 29, 2006 by Dragsy 7-0

[apsham]

Yeah, it's totally busted anyways. I even did the "take it apart and clean it" thing and it still shitted out on me.

[thatshortguy]

I do remember instances right when the PSTwo was first released where Sony Tech Support would send out new PSTwos to replace busted PS2s. However, it was a rare happening and the warranty's been voided.

Still, though, PSTwo for roughly one-third the price of a 360? Not bad.

[Docpepper]

I've also heard that since the pstwo has a flip top you can play imported games . don't know how true it is though

[apsham]

If it plays burned DVDs, will it also play burned games then?

[MalaCloudy Black]

Only one way to find out.

[Miami Vice]

1) How much are the slimline ones?

$129.99 Canadian.

2) What are the pros of slimline over normal?

- Smaller, takes up less space.

- Built in network adaptor

- Newer disc reading technology that prevents DVD wear and tear on the laser

3) What are the cons of slimline over normal?

- Don't know any really

4) Anything else I should know...

I'm tempted to replace my old gen PS2 with this one due to my laser no longer reading DVD's.

[apsham]

I have decided to pick it up, the only thing now is finding a way into the city.

[Riceman 4K]

If it plays burned DVDs, will it also play burned games then?

[thatshortguy]

If it plays burned DVDs, will it also play burned games then?

Not initially. You would still have to mod the system or trick it somehow. Swap Magic isn't bad, but there are some modchips that actually utilize a USB port.