Thread: Gamers:Playstation 2,still a good buy???

Sorry I wasn't specific enough,I meant is it still a good buy?
in reference to are they going to phase out the system
soon,and will new games still be available for it,I am on a
limited budget.

Playstation 2,still a good buy???

Yes.

Last I checked, it was even outselling all the new consoles

I bought a cheap PS2 when I wasn't sure if I wanted to get back into consoles with the new ones. I'm glad I did. While I'll probably get a nextgen console in a while, it turns out I have a year or two of games to get through on the PS2 still, meaning PS3 will be cheap when I get it too. I think there's something to be said about being slightly behind on the gaming console hardware. For one thing, you know which one to buy cause it's matured by the time the decision comes... And all the hardware kinks are worked out. Not to mention it's way cheaper hehe.

I got 2 PS2s. Just because its "outdated", doesn't mean it doesn't have good games. I have the regular nintendo still, a sega, a gameboy, and an N64. Each console has its great games.

If theres games you like for the system, go with it. I'm not buying a playstation 3 nor X-Box 360 until the price drops a bit more.

Originally Posted by The Tao

I got 2 PS2s.

At one point I had two PSOnes. I've never worked out quite how that happened. It just appeared.

Yeah, its still worth it. There are still games being released for it, but they aren't blockbusters or anything. You won't see any more well known A class games being released for it, and new releases will be phased out pretty soon I think as the PS3 is starting to pick up steam.

But some of my favourite games ever are on PS1 which is even more outdated than PS2... obviously. So being outdated doesn't mean squat. If its worth the money to you with the games you want to get, then its worth it. It is in no way akin to throwing your money out a window... since you can't get a PS2 for free, and if you can't afford a ps3 with ps2 compatibility then you'll need to spend that money to play those great games.

Originally Posted by Identity X

At one point I had two PSOnes. I've never worked out quite how that happened. It just appeared.

I have 3 PS1s One died after a long life, although it still works barely. So I bought the second one, then my Dad was given one at work, so he gave it to me. Perfect condition too.
I also had 2 PS2s for about a week, but I was already planning on selling my original fat version to a friend when I bought the slimline one.

This is all you need to Know

It's all about gameplay preference really. Ask yourself these few things..

1.) Are you an online gamer?
2.) How many hours do you really want to put into your games?
3.) How much money do you have to spend?

Here's why...

1.) Playstation 2 is NOT an online system. It has online support, but the service is weak.
2.) Playstation 2's games are good, but alot of them are short. It really depends on what kind of gamer you are, considering different games have different lengths.
3.) This is the other thing... If you have alot of money to spend, try and dig up a Playstation 3 on Amazon or Ebay that has the backwards compatibility. Sure, it'll be $500.00 to $600.00 bucks, but if you have alot of money to spend, it's no problem.

One last thing. Playstation 2 sold about 31,000 consoles last month. That's alot.

So, if you're looking for a solid gaming experience, and you have NEVER played a Playstation 2, I honestly completely recommend it. Here's some game's for you to try out.

1.) Ratchet and Clank 1,2,3
2.) Jak and Daxter 1,2,3
3.) God of War 1,2
4.) Kingdom Hearts 1,2
5.) Final Fanasty (just pick one, theres like 5 out for the system)
6.) Grand Theft Auto 3, Vice City, San Andreas
7.) Mortal Kombat (there's like three on the system, pick one)

I'm sure you can find a shitload more.