It's the quality games and excellent joypad that makes PlayStation 2 really good. Fortunately the PS2 has kept the same Joypad (+ all analogue instead of digital buttons!) and updates of our favourite games such as FIFA and Grand Turismo.
Graphically its very much better in every respect to the old one, having 32 Mb of RAM, a 128-bit running at 300 MHz and a 150 MHz Sony graphics chip that can do about 66 million polygon per second.
The PlayStation 2 is NOT as fast as a PC tested against a GeForce 2 Ultra and AMD 1.4 GHz on the first person shooter Red Faction.
Grand Turismo looks and plays even better. The FIFA game too looks good, but again the PC version looks graphically better which brings the PlayStation 2 into perspective. Other footy games include 'This is Football' which is graphically better but Pro Evolution Soccer exceeds in game play. PES4 is the new version coming out and is definitely the leading football game around at the moment - it is certainly my choice to buy.
The PS2 also plays DVD films and is well worth the original £200 asking price if you don't already own a standard DVD player.
For 3 years after its release, it was THE console to buy. But along came Microsoft's first console, the Xbox, which looked like the fastest and best quality console to come out. Then came Nintendo's new console the GameCube which has also changed many people's perspective on what to buy.
A silver version came out earlier in the year, also a new 'slim' PS2 which is 75% smaller (now available in black or silver), will be available before Christmas. The PS3 will be available for purchase around mid to late 2006.
VERDICT Graphics 4/5 Sound 3/5 Games 5/5 Extra features 4/5 Cost 3/5 All 3 consoles are very good, but its the quality and range of games available that makes the PlayStation 2 my choice of console. If you love your sports, and are prepared to pay the extra then this console is for you!
I mean you cant get some of the world class titles on the Xbox or any other platform, like grand turismo... prob. one of the best franchise ever created!
over all I would give it a 9/10 (didnt get a 10/10 as the consol design could be a bit better)
This item was contained everything you would need to get started, games, memory cards, controllers, leads and cables as well as the more important console.
I decided to buy this item as a gift for my son because he kept taking my console and not returning it willingly. And because his Xbox360 wasn't working we bought this item for him. It was delivered very quickly and was very well packaged, it was extremely well described and was a great price.
Everything that came in the parcel works perfectly.
Sony PlayStation 2 Console and dancemat and a lot of games this was a good buy and I am very pleased with it and for the price that I paid for it. I would buy off this person again and recommend them to others because it was hassell free and very quick delivery it came the day after I paid for it.
i brought this item has me and my kids have one to share and i wanted one for my self the item was recieved very quickly and was so happy that i bidded and won this item it was in excellent condition and couldnt of got a better deal anywhere else for the price i payed for it everything i was told i would get with the item was all at a brillient and working order i was over the moon with it.
I wanted to buy this product for the kids, to keep them occupied during the vacation periods. Loved the product! worked brilliantly and the seller was incredibly good with regards communication. Definitely worth the amount I paid and was happy with the service I received.got approximately 30 games with it, all work well too so it will be keeping the kids entertained for a good while. Great for me!!!!
I bought this PS2 to upgrade from a PS1 i have had for years. I have had great fun with it staying up till 3.00am. The graphics are great sound is very good, Sometimes it is almost like you are there. There is also no shortage of different games to buy and all are very good quality
A really excellent item that can be educational or fun when used as a gaming toy but really useful as a DVD & CD player. The downside is it is a little noisy and is large compare to the slim-down version. Great value for money!
I CAN NOT FIND ANY THINK TO SAY ABOUT THIS SELLER I DID NOT GET SONY PLAYSTATION I EMAIL EMMA SO MENY TIMES AND GOT NOTHING BACK I PAID FOR SOME THING I NEVER GOT NO DID I GET A REFUN I STILL WAITING TO HERE FROM HER SINCE 15 MAY 2008 THIS IS NOT VERY HELP FULL SHOULD NOT SELL ON EBAY I HOPE THIS HELP SOME ONE
On 4th of June 2008, a total 45 Pounds deducted from my bank account to cover the price of this Sony PlayStation® 2 Console with ref. 250253948811 to PAYPAL account. PAYPAL account reference is 35314369001. Up to date I never received any item and I do not need any more because did not come on the time I need. I do not have any more time to spend with PAYAPAL contact Please refund the money to my account.
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look sorry mate but i dont think ur getting it so im gonna relist the item. if you search the item number you should be able to find it if you wanna buy it. this time it will have the correct email address so the payment wll be correct. dont worry you wont have been charged for the other item
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Unfortunately I had previously won another PS2 for my son and it didnt work, so I had to send it back. He has ADHD and frequently damages things, which is why I buy 2nd hand from ebay and obviously he is happy with the console and the games more or less did for all 3 of my children.
i love the games and the ps2 i had one whe i was small and have now 18 game for it and now gone to 19 it is the but one that come out ext. playstation 3
I HAD BOUGHT THE PLAY STATION 2 FOR MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY, IT WAS BRILLIANT AND I DIDN'T PAY VERY MUCH AT ALL THE PACKAGE I RECEIVED WAS EXCELLENT I THINK IT WAS PROBABLY MY BEST BUY TO THIS DAY - ONE NEGATIVE WAS THE GAMES THAT CAME WITH IT WHERE TO OLD FOR HER BAD LANGUAGE ETC.
Hi, thank you Sony for this brilliant invention. I originally had a ps1 for my son, who has Asbergers syndrome (part of the autistic spectrum). His attention span was very poor until I discovered his love of ps games. He will sit for hours and is phenominal at these games. After almost a year his attention span had improved in other areas as a result of these mind boggling games. He will now sit still for meals and actualy does his homework!. The playstation two that I recently purchased was to supplement the ps1 and allow him to continue to enjoy more recent games. The end result has changed my son's condition so dramatically that his lifestyle has improved beyond beleif. I beleive that these games must stimulate parts of the brain that are dormant in autistic children. His vocabulary has improved. He can dress himself without assistance. He is so much calmer than ever before.
The PS2 was good working order with lots of extras. The item was very slow to be dispached. I email twice to find out what was happening but no reply. The PS2 turned up nearly 3 weeks later. Iam happy with everthing i recived.
It works and my kid loved it. Nothing better than that. The seller was honest.
The playstantion wasn't broken. It makes already some noise, but it is understandable because it has quite a few years. When I open the box it smel cigars but the seller must be a smoker.
Regarding the Joystick it works, even if sometimes it stuks a bit.
ps2 has great game titles on this console i love it becasue its so easy and small unlike the xbox.! also i decided to buy this becasue i have games from my other console which i broke when moving house.
This is still easily the best games console around for the money. ok the wii and the ps3 are brilliant machines but the price tags are still very high. For around £50 you can get a really good ps2 and the games are very cheap too. EXCELLENT.