Best Australian PlayStation 3 Community, News, Games, Videos, Competitions, and Forums. DMC 4, MGS 4, Grand Theft Auto IV, Devil May Cry 4, Metal Gear Solid 4, Silent Hill 5, Call of Duty 4, Gran Turismo 5, COD4, and More!

Playstation 2 & Playstation 1 \ Thinking of Buying PS2

Silence
Kudos: 335
Mates: 12
Silence says:
Hey, i'm thinking of buying a ps2, only because that there is already a wide variety of games, and still more to come. But i have a few questions.

Should i get a used original/slim or brand new slim? I don't want to spend more than i have to, but if i can find a preowned in good quality, i'd probably take it. Also, is it worth getting a 4x controller adapter? do many games utalise all for players?

Any help much appreciated.
27/11/2007
Kingsbury, Victoria
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:
Welcome to the site Silence

Be sure to read the Rules and Regulations
www.myps3.com.au/

And if you want to learn how to use this site, this might help
www.myps3.com.au/

WOAH! A PS2 lol

ummm... i'd just get the original one cos they are basically the same except the original one is cheaper.

There are quite a few games that can use 4 controllers... but it is not essential, when i had a PS2 i was happy with 2 controller ports

What types of games do you like?
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
Vinzor
Kudos: 7,922
Mates: 63
Vinzor says:
have you ever put a slimline ps2 next to a xbox?
it's scary how small the ps2 is compared to it

go for new slimline - very cheap. Big W/JB Hi-Fi perhaps?
27/11/2007
hello kitty land.
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:
What is the difference between the Slimline and the Original?
Isn't the Slimline just smaller?
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
Vinzor
Kudos: 7,922
Mates: 63
Vinzor says:
yeah, that's about it i thiiink.
27/11/2007
hello kitty land.
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:
pfft... then get the original, they are cheaper
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
h2go
Kudos: 102
Mates: 9
h2go says:
PS2 Slimline + 2 Games + Controller + Memory Card

All that for about $150 at most stores.
27/11/2007
Perth, Western Australia
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:
Original PS2 (PRE-OWNED) - about $50 or less
Controller - about $20
8MB Memory Card $24 at JB Hi-FI
Games - from anywhere between $15 and $80
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
iddqd
Kudos: 2,862
Mates: 37
iddqd says:
Actually, I'd like a PS2 as well... I held off buying one because I thought I'd have a PS3 by now... and seeing as they've removed backwards compatibility, I won't have one for a very long time That's what you get for downgrading, Sony... but have you guys got any idea of how long slim PS2's will be available for new? I mean before they phase them out completely? I still have a few PS2 games I'd like to play, and they're not all that expensive... should have held onto my original PS2, like, those things were sexy! Absolutely the second hottest looking console after the original Xbox! xD Don't want some bastard's second hand one though...
27/11/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
RerunWii
Kudos: 840
Mates: 22
RerunWii says:
Real men buy the chunky ones!
27/11/2007
The land of Prosperity...ok Brisbane
iddqd
Kudos: 2,862
Mates: 37
iddqd says:
Also! This might be off topic, but would they give me much for a PSP towards a PS2 at EB or wherever?
27/11/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
RerunWii
Kudos: 840
Mates: 22
RerunWii says:
No, dude, have you lost all of your gaming experience?! Make sure you get Metal Gear Solid 3!
27/11/2007
The land of Prosperity...ok Brisbane
iddqd
Kudos: 2,862
Mates: 37
iddqd says:
Metal Gear Solid? *vomit*

No, I was thinking more Red Faction That game was an absolute god of an FPS...
27/11/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:

iddqd said: Also! This might be off topic, but would they give me much for a PSP towards a PS2 at EB or wherever?



PSP Slim or PSP Phat?
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
raybert
Kudos: 1,996
Mates: 76
raybert says:
PS2's arent that bad they are soo cheap now!
27/11/2007
Brisbane
iddqd
Kudos: 2,862
Mates: 37
iddqd says:

gdmatt said:

PSP Slim or PSP Phat?

PSPhat.
27/11/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
Glover
Kudos: 173
Mates: 10
Glover says:
Big W is probably best but just about anywhere is good these days.

Good Idea to check out the pre-owned stuff at EB and JB they some times have some awesome games going very cheap.
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Vic (PSN: Glover07)
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:

iddqd said:

gdmatt said:

PSP Slim or PSP Phat?

PSPhat.



Maybe $40 if your lucky
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
stonecold
Kudos: 8,524
Mates: 172
stonecold says:
Can you still buy the original PS2 at the shops? not just ebay
27/11/2007
perth
iddqd
Kudos: 2,862
Mates: 37
iddqd says:
You joking man? I remember not that long ago, these bad boy's had a minimum trade in value of about $160... I'll ring up and ask... Sony spends a lot more than $40 on the materials that go into a PSP, it's got to be worth more...
27/11/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
Bones
Kudos: 4,375
Mates: 144
Bones says:
Yeah I have a PSP Fat and would not trade it in for slim.. If I was silince I would forget about getting a PS2 and get a PSP as I think it is the same thing and most of the games came out on PSP also came out on PS2.
27/11/2007
Wombat Crescent
gdmatt
Kudos: 12,887
Mates: 896
gdmatt says:
Its because of the PSP Slim's release... now the PSP Phat is pretty much worthless
27/11/2007
Melbourne, Victoria
Vinzor
Kudos: 7,922
Mates: 63
Vinzor says:
i <3 my psp.
hardly touch it though~

i've got too much to do on my nds lite~ xD
27/11/2007
hello kitty land.
Entice
Kudos: 6,734
Mates: 113
Entice says:  
Welcome to the site Stefan! I think you are going to be very happy with the Slimline PS2 - either owned or preowned. There are literally hundreds and nearly thousands of PS1 and PS2 games, what's better, is that the Slimline PS2 has a built in Ethernet port so you could play online games.

Sadly, not many PS2 games fully utilise 4 controllers, except for the party games such as Buzz and Eye Toy.

I would suggest you go for a brand new slim PS2, because you never know what kind of problem the old PS2 may inherit. It is also a worthwhile investment because if you are going to get a PS3, you would have to use your PS2 in order to play PS2 games, since PS2 games cannot be played on a PS3.

Hope I've helped
27/11/2007
Cambridge Uni!
RenegadeKL
Kudos: 431
Mates: 26
RenegadeKL says:

iddqd said:

No, I was thinking more Red Faction That game was an absolute god of an FPS...



man i got those both Red Fraction 1 and 2! They have one of the unforseen multiplayer around for ps2! I would still perfer the first ova the second red fraction game!
27/11/2007
Melbourne Victoria
 
To participate in this discussion, please log in or register.
MyPS3 Says:

PS3 Polls

Will You Buy Advent Children On Blu-Ray For FFXIII Demo? 58

PS3 Games

  • Far Cry 2
  • SingStar PS3
  • LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures
  • Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, The

PS3 News

Sega Know Sonic Needs a Revival
23 1 57 18 hours ago
Bioshock Box-art and Trailer
23 6 140 1 days ago
Buzz! Quiz TV Updates
22 5 137 1 days ago
PlayStation Approach Inspired the Wii
20 5 226 2 days ago
Little Big Planet Pre-Order Extras!
19 14 347 2 days ago

PS3 Videos

  • Final Fantasy VII Last Order
    Final Fantasy VII Last Order
  • Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer Trailer
    Fantastic 4 Rise of the Silver Surfer Trailer
  • BF: Bad Company, Snake eyes
    BF: Bad Company, Snake eyes
  • The Godfather: The Don's Edition - Valentine's Massacre
    The Godfather: The Don's Edition - Valentine's Massacre

PS3 Photos

  • playstation laptop
    3 14
  • Kratos Sackboy
    6 13
  • Vegas 2
    10 13
  • Soul Calibur IV Limited Edition
    2 10
  • nes rules
    1 10
  • Heavenly Sword Sackgirl
    3 10

MyPS3 Lists

Games i have been addicted to so far....
6 0 17 4 hours ago
My Fave 5 PS3 Games of 08
10 2 55 16 hours ago
Top 5 Unannouced Games
6 0 38 19 hours ago
Most Anticipated Games 08/09
3 0 25 19 hours ago
Games I Own
5 0 39 23 hours ago

MyPS3 Blogs

PSWii60 - Episode 1: The Beginning of the End
20 3 4 hours ago
Comic #2.08 - 'Unfunny'
43 0 2 days ago
Olympic Fever at MyTelly!
42 0 3 days ago
XBOX 360 will outsell Wii in Japan...
44 3 5 days ago
New Comic - PSWii60
56 5 02/08/2008

Comments

Plans already released to kick off Cod6 in 2009 ozchap 33 mins ago
Sega Know Sonic Needs a Revival Dante_10 34 mins ago
call of duty 4 modenwarfare RatedY2J 51 mins ago
Parabellum Kerrby 55 mins ago
Plans already released to kick off Cod6 in 2009 rivalZone 1 hours ago
call of duty 4 modenwarfare cheese_man 1 hours ago
Bioshock Box-art and Trailer jason_rhcp 1 hours ago
PSWii60 - Episode 1: The Beginning of the End jason_rhcp 1 hours ago
One way to ban yourself from the PSN. Unhostile 2 hours ago
Plans already released to kick off Cod6 in 2009 Unhostile 2 hours ago

Everyone is...

jason_rhcp: 4000 Kudos!!!!!
raybert: Weekend, need to study for upcoming exam. :)
FEZBOT: Chomping at the bit....... like u know... Chomping!... but in a fashion that moves toward the proverbial "bit".............. Woooow!
nickthe: i want to be in the home beta
kira1982: hope to get home beta
Send us news tips!