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David Mckenzie said:
ok xbox is way better. Xbox has a built in hardrive. Playstation 2 is stupid and you need memory cards. the racing games are stupid but it is ok. Xbox is 1000 times better
Rating: 1 / 5
# 26 January 2010 at 9:23 pm

B. E Jackson said:
I know, I must be REALLY crazy to give the Playstation 2 an overall rating of 2 stars. Hear me out:
First of all, I must be the only one who happens to think it’s a total scam that the DVD player built inside the Playstation 2 was never re-created to work properly. It’s really a bad business move on the part of Sony to never listen to ALL the phone call and email complaints that were directed to them about the DVD players inability to work correctly for most people. The honest truth is that the thing NEVER worked right. Sony probably didn’t fix it deliberately because the Playstation 2 was selling so well (and continues to sell) they probably figured they didn’t need to bother. Furthermore, the DVD player was probably added on in an attempt to make the PS2 smear the competition (which admittedly, was a strategy that WORKED, because the Gamecube has been knocked out and the Xbox never became as popular as the PS2).
Even if you ignore all the negative opinions on the DVD player, you can’t ignore the fact that the console itself had other problems. Many times the Playstation 2 would overheat and that would cause the games to stop working momentarily. This becomes a problem the longer you play a game because the PS2 was never designed to run for long periods at a time. So what this means is that it’s not right for you, the consumer, to have to purchase a Playstation 2 for more than 100 bucks, in my opinion. That’s just an unbelievably high price for a gaming console that may or may not work correctly and also includes a shaky DVD player. If you buy a Playstation 2, you won’t know what to expect.
I think the biggest problem I have with the Playstation 2 is probably not really Sony’s fault, however, it’s SOMEBODY’S fault. I’m talking about the absense of innovation. When the PS2 came out, there really wasn’t much left in terms of groundbreaking new features in the world of gaming. All those extraordinary innovations ALREADY happened on the Playstation One. Really, the only thing the Playstation 2 had going for it was “more hours of gaming” and “better graphics” over the PS1.
Remember all those Playstation One games that were so revolutionary? Silent Hill, Final Fantasy 7, Resident Evil 2, Metal Gear Solid. Those are the main ones. Those games appeared on the PS1 in all their influential glory, which means when the sequels to those games were released for the PS2, really, all we had were updated graphics and longer gameplay. You see, compared to the Playstation One, the PS2 had better graphics and the games took a LOT longer to complete, which, granted, is a GOOD thing. However, updated graphics are hardly a revolutionary thing by todays standards. In fact, I’m convinced talking about good graphics in the year 2006 is pretty pointless. You want to talk about innovation? How about the jump from 2D to 3D? This happened on the Playstation One, not Playstation 2. Now THAT is what I call “a revolutionary step forward in gaming”.
Speaking of 2D games, want to know another reason why the Playstation One was better? Because it featured a perfect blend of 2D AND 3D games. The PS1 wasn’t created for the sole purpose of dazzling gamers with amazing graphics. No, the PS1 was created for showing gamers how to have FUN with a game, in addition to the realistic revolutionary step forward into the land of 3D gaming. The Playstation 2 was, unfortunately, just “a seemingly neverending stream of boring 3D gaming”.
You see, as someone who grew up as a teenager with the Playstation One, I can remember clearly how people approached gaming back then. We didn’t go into each game with the mindset that each game had to have “incredible graphics”, we went into each game just expecting to have fun. That’s how we judged video games back then. When a game with incredible graphics came along, such as Resident Evil 2 and Final Fantasy 7, we treated them with open arms just like we did with other games.
Yes, it’s true that back in the PS One days we put the games with exceptional graphics on a different level from the other games, but we did NOT criticize the graphically-average games JUST because graphically-superior games were available at the time. We treated games with good graphics and below-average graphics equally *as long as* the average or bad-looking games offered enjoyable replay value. And guess what? Most of the time they did. That’s how you appreciate a video game.
Today, with the Playstation 2, people are so concerned with only great graphics that many times the gameplay suffers as a result. This means that yes, the Playstation 2 smears the Playstation One in terms of graphical power, but when it comes to actually having fun with a game (along with the previously mentioned all-important innovation aspect of gaming) the Playstation One absolutely DESTROYS the PS2. So overall, the Playstation One was not only more fun, but also more important. The Playstation 2 ruined the mindset of gamers that “every single game” had to look good, and for that, I will forever look down on the Playstation 2. The WWE wrestling series is now worthless, for example. However, I’m not angry with Sony directly, because the PS1 was *phenomenal*.
Here’s the worst thing about judging graphics- in a few years, everyone will change their minds and look down on the Playstation 2 for having horrible-looking, dated graphics. Yes, it will be the same people who once praised the graphics, too. I guess that’s the price you pay for judging the way a game looks and *nothing* else about the game. You watch, in a few years the games people consider “cool” today will have no purpose to exist, according to them.
As for longer gameplay experience, that’s overrated too. Why? Because it’s entirely possible that a 20-minute game can be JUST as good as a 20-hour game. I STRONGLY disagree with the people who think there’s no excuse for short games to exist these days. No. A game shouldn’t have to take a long time to complete. The longer the game, the more boring it’ll inevitably be, and the less likely you’ll care about it years from now because you’ll remember how much work went into actually completing it.
Another Playstation 2 complaint- I don’t like the fact that the analog stick replaced the directional pad. Using an analog stick is annoying because you don’t feel comfortable with it. Ask any older gamer- they will tell you that you felt more in control of your movements with a directional pad. With an analog stick, you slide all over the place. In addition to that disaster, the PS2 controller also suffers from “too many buttons”. We shouldn’t have to have a degree in rocket science to figure out how to successfully figure out and complete a game. The Playstation One had the best controller ever. It was comfortable, you were always in complete control, and it just looked better.
Now, with that out of the way, let’s talk about the only worthwhile thing the Playstation 2 has going for it- a few good games worth purchasing. Grand Theft Auto is probably the biggest series on the PS2, and guess what? It’s good. It’s great, in fact. It’s innovative too, the only important thing the PS2 ever had. Unfortunately, with games like Saints Row on the market, the uniqueness of Grand Theft Auto is starting to wear thin because of all the unnecessary copycats.
Anyway, besides that game, what you can expect to find if you own a PS2 are many (and I mean MANY) mission-objective army games, World War II games, and maybe a few lackluster platformers here and there. Oh, and we can’t forget about all those boring racing titles that are designed to appeal to graphic freaks and not to people who actually like to race. The Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid series were also pretty decent, but, in the case of Silent Hill, improved graphics don’t necessarily mean spookier, more interesting gameplay. The original will always be the best.
If you like shooting guns and racing cars, hey, the PS2 is your new best friend. But if you want something more, seek a Playstation One. The Playstation 2 is just a long list of mediocrity. Thanks for ruining the fun.
Rating: 2 / 5
# 27 January 2010 at 12:16 am

R. Starks said:
I THOUGHT THE CONSOLE WAS LARGER. I AM WAITING ON THE RACE CAR GAMES, THEN I CAN GIVE IT A BETTER RATING.
Rating: 3 / 5
# 27 January 2010 at 12:47 am

Bouma Linda said:
Hello,
How you doing today???
Rating: 5 / 5
# 27 January 2010 at 2:48 am

Bookish said:
At the time I am writing this, I am waiting to recieve it in the mail. That being side, I may have to just send it back as soon as I get it. Why? because of the confusing description that is on this webpage. When I oredered mine the review about what being ONLY PAL COMPATIBLE means was not here after reading that,and calling around to other game stores I now know that it means this playstation will only play European games/and or it will only work with a tv that works in Europe. NOW, the question is, is this just a typo by AMAZON? WHY would they be selling a PS2 on their U.S. site that only will work in EUROPE. Is it fact or fiction? That my friends, is what I am waiting to find out when this package comes to my door. It is a real shame that Amazon would sell this if it is only workable with products made for Europe. And even a bigger shame if they just made a mistake in the description and have not taken the time to correct it. There are a few reviews that state how satisfied they are with the product and how it works with their games but did they buy this one from amazon or some place else? I will write back when I get this just to let others know if mine worked or not. If anyone has brought this system please leave a review that states you brought this silver version from amazon and how it works for you. Thanks.

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Ok,I just got my silver playstation 2 in the mail today. This is a NTSC SYSTEM it plays american games. So my star rating goes way up!
Rating: 1 / 5
# 27 January 2010 at 5:41 am

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