[slick316]

i picked up the new, smaller, PS2 today, check it out:
http://www.slickssite.com/newPS2-1.jpg
http://www.slickssite.com/newPS2-2.jpg


P.S. dont ask about the wiring mess, i will fix it up, still arrainging things

 

[SiliGoose]

Where did you find it for sale?

 

[slick316]

i pre ordered it last week from funcoland (part of gamestop, eb games, babbages, etc.).

i think they had a "pre-release" or something. apparently they were only given a certain amount and the pre orders werent filled, i was one of the first to order it and i had it paid off so they gave me mine.

 

[Neo57]

Sorry I've been out of the loop, but how much did it cost? And are there any differences other than size? Thanks

 

[FourDoor]

Daym thats pretty dope that you got it early. You can stick it in with your line of DVD cases and never know it's there. Just get a wireless controller and you're set!

 

[DaGamePimp]

Man that thing is small .


--- Very Cool !


----- Jason

 

[slick316]

already got a wireless controller, logitech


other than the ridiculously small size, the new PS2 (i think they are calling it PStwo) has a built in ethernet port and modem, and also an IR port in front.

 

[slick316]

oh, and it cost the same as a regular ps2, $150 USD.

 

[Neo57]

Quote:

Originally posted by slick316 already got a wireless controller, logitech other than the ridiculously small size, the new PS2 (i think they are calling it PStwo) has a built in ethernet port and modem, and also an IR port in front.

the only thing that sucks about it is that the hard drive is not compatible with the new slimmer PS2.


Also Slick, what are your impressions of the logitech wireless controller? any problems with it? Is it the 2.4 ghz controller? Just wondering cause I was looking into getting a wireless controller. Thanks.

 

[slick316]

 http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/pr...CONTENTID=8157

thats the one i have. i really like it, the shape still isnt the same as the PS2 dual shock, but its a lot better than the original logitech wireless controller.

i'm using the original batteries with it and had it for months, batteries are still good.

so far, no complaints (i have the xbox version of this controller and its great also).

 

[SiliGoose]

Quote:

the only thing that sucks about it is that the hard drive is not compatible with the new slimmer PS2.

Neither are any games.

 

[Neo57]

Quote:

Originally posted by SiliGoose Neither are any games.

very true... but when and if there are materials to use the hard drive with, you wouldn't be able to use the hdd with it.

 

[slick316]

but now that sony has shown that the PS2 does not support the HD, isnt it a good possibility that they have dropped support for the HD altogether? its not like the HD was sold seperately, it came with final fantasy right? that HD was a "good idea", but obviously not well thought out for the long run.

 

[Neo57]

well from my understanding, it will still be implemented. A good example is Socom II navy seals. Sony and Zipper are planning on releasing the first new map for the online version of the game sometime at the end of the month. Unfortunately they are providing it via cd rom that you would dowload from onto your hdd. Im not sure when it will be able to download directly from the net.

 

[bruce2003]

The thing about the new PS2 is that it's so small that it almost appears to be a mini model of the original -- you almost don't expect it to work. As seen in the pictures above, it's only about a 1 1/2 inches longer and 1/2 inch wider than a DVD box.

 

[Joe Redifer]

So can you provide a Quicktime of the new startup sequence? Does it load faster? Is it easy to reset? I always had a hell of a time resetting my PS2, holding down the button forever.

 

[slick316]

i'll try and remember to take a video capture of the startup (my friend has my camera), but from what i remember, its the same as my old PS2.

also, reset is done by simply pressing the power button once, and putting it in stanby is as easy as holding down power for a couple seconds. there is no switch on the back either for on/off.


also, it plays burned DVD movies from DVD+R discs dont ask how i know, but it just does.

 

[Dean Martin]

It also does not support the old multi tap.

 

[slick316]

doesnt? oh well, i didnt use it, but thats thing i hate about the PS2, its like all systems have 4 controller ports and the PS2 has two, that sucks.

 

[Joe Redifer]

How about DVD-R discs? I don't care about + discs. They are evil and created by Satan (kidding).