If you think its annoying now, wait until you start getting the Disc Read Error. First you will have to turn your PS2 upside down to get some games to load, then some wont load at all and then nothing will load. Its well documented and not that hard to fix yourself. Do a google search for PS2 disc read error, there are plenty of sites that will give you step by step instructions w/pictures on how to take your ps2 apart and adjust the laser. The cost to get it repaired from someplace runs close to $100.
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