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| Date Reviewed: 08/14/2004 |
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Strengths: Reliable(never has died on me), backwards compatible with PS1 games, great game library, easy to use, good load time for most games, and great controller.
Weaknesses: Not compatible with all dvd movies which can be corrected for most dvds if you buy a PS2 remote control which comes with driver disk, trouble playing some PS games for a extended amount of time(4-5hr)
Summary: I have had the PS2 since the year it came out, and I never had to replace my system. For those that have read disc errors, most of it is caused by having your PS2 sitting horizontally. Also after using the system, I always turn it off. I have had the same PS2 memory card since I bought the system and has never died on me either. The only games I have had problems with the PS2 are playing some PS1 RPGs(Xenogears, FF4) on the PS2 for an extended amount of time. In the end, the final reason for me getting this system is for the games it has. Although X-Box has it share of great games, the games that I wanted the most are for PS2 like the Final Fantasy series, Xenosaga series, Time Crisis, and etc. Although I would be willing to get a X-Box if I had the money, but I only have the money to devote to one system. If your an RPG fan like me, the wise decision is to get an PS2, but if you have tons of cash get all 3 systems haha!!!
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| Date Reviewed: 07/27/2002 |
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Strengths: Has all of the best games out there alot of games to choose from and has great graphics and great sound clearly the best system out there.
Weaknesses: none!
Summary: I bought this system when it came out.When it came out it did'nt have many good games but now look at it. it has all the best games amazing graphics and pure quality sound and it can play your dvds too and you dont need any kit for the dvd player it also has great size not too big not too small and it can play old playstation games its clearly the best system out there i would recommend this system for the people who dont have dvd players and have playstation.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/11/2002 |
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Strengths: Almost everything about this system is a strength. Its small, and its easy to setup. u can use your ornigal PS controllers on PS2. they r so easy to use, their not big and have buttons u don't use.
Weaknesses: some games(like 2 or 3 that i have played) have slow loading time
Summary: PS2 is a must buy is ur looking for a good system. yes gamecube is 50 bucks cheeper but u can't play older games from nintendo 64 on it, and u cant use the same controllers on it and u cannot play cd's(unless u have aminidisks). and u cant play dvd's on it. PS2 is a great deal for 200 bucks. u have a cd, player a dvd player,(which i heard isnt too good but it's great) a PS1 and a PS2. i dont see why u wouldnt buy it if u have the money.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/24/2003 |
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Strengths: great ease of set up, easy to use, fun, good graphics, and even more fun when shared. the DVD feature is a good asset, as well.
Weaknesses: the MEMORY cards short out quickly, espicially when playing the SIMS
Summary: the memory cards are too expensive since you nned a new one everytime you start a new game, and they can fritz out quickly; but other than that, i love my PS2!
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| Date Reviewed: 12/07/2002 |
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Strengths: eveything
Weaknesses: loud fan noise
Summary: I don't see what the fuss is all about with this ps2,xbox,and G-cube. I think people should buy what they want or what they are looking for in a system. I liked ps2 so i bought ps2. I mean, I realized sooner or later that something better would come along but i dont complain because my ps2 make me happy. i like for new thing to come along so that the companies such as ps2 as well as xbox and the G-cube can learn from others mistakes there for every thing is made better than the past.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/02/2002 |
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 The console quit playing games and DVD's altogethe ... Strengths: Great games, graphics
Weaknesses: It broke, so did the consoles of all my friends, we bought ours during its first issue-MISTAKE!
Summary: The console quit playing games and DVD's altogether. Sony charged me $128 to fix the problem but for some reason did not charge my friend ONE SINGLE PENNY to fix the same exact problem- I requested for a supervisor from Sony service to call me which never happened.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/04/2002 |
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Strengths: great games, plays DVD's better than any other regular player, works perfect since we got it when it FIRST was released
Weaknesses: none that i can see, i'm even buying my niece and nephew one for Christmas!
Summary: we own ALL consoles out there. this is the best, for games, music, AND DVD's. PS2 is faithful, much more versatile and games are better than ever. highly recommend.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/28/2002 |
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 The PS2 won't play certian, in some cases any DVD ... Strengths: when it plays its great
Weaknesses: When it breaks out of warranty you have additional cost in a 300.00 dollar console.
you must ship it out pay shipping,parts,and labor.
wait for 30-40 days for return.
i have two with same problems
Summary: The PS2 won't play certian, in some cases any DVD or games at a given time. I have two friends who have been expereincing the same problem with their PS2. Why aren't the PS2s made as well, or made to last like the PS1s? How many other people are having this problem? The bad thing is I have talked my friends into buying a PS2 only to have them become disappionted with the performance. The customer service dept. refused to acknowledge the complaint in a satisfactory manner.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/07/2004 |
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Strengths: The ability to play PSone games as well. User-friendly controller
Weaknesses: Why should I say any weaknesses? I love my PS2!!!!
Summary: The Sony Playstation family in my mind is a pioneer in the video game world. Everyone looks to see what new games are going to come out on the playstaion console. To me that is power to have the gaming world wait and see what you are going to put out next.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/20/2004 |
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Strengths: Excellent entertainment. Great graphics.
Weaknesses: NA
Summary: I ordered this for my two children, and it is very entertaining. Age appropriate video games are what we are playing now. The graphics are fabulous and I recommend this system for the family.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/17/2002 |
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Strengths: Excellent. Everything is perfect
Weaknesses: I had the problem where DVD games and DVD videos wouldnt play anymore.
Summary: After I started having the problem with DVDs, I called Sony and told them what happened, I was worried I would have to buy a new system because my warranty had long expired, but the guy told me to send it in and they fixed it for free and renewed the warranty. XBOX and GameCube just cant compete. PS2 is the best system on the market.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/28/2003 |
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Strengths: Playstation 2 has all the best games.It has sports games,action games you name it. It's nice and flat so you can fit it almost anywhere. The controllers fit in your hands unlike Xbox"s fat controllers
Weaknesses: PS2 does not have the best graphics. You have to buy another thing for the PS2 to do 4 players unlike game cube .
Summary: 2003-06-28 11:10:42 PS2 is a wonderful game system. It has the most game selection. Even If the graphics aren't that great you could buy a special wire and the graphics will be just as good as Xbox. I have been a happy PS2 owner I think I made a good puchase.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/24/2004 |
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 I have been an avid video game player for many a y ... Strengths: Great Franchise Series ex: Madden, NBA Live, SO COM
DVD is added bonus
Weaknesses: HAS MYSTERIOUS WAYS OF JUST BREAKING. 1ST PLAYSTATION HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS. MEMORY CARD PROBLEMS
Summary: I have been an avid video game player for many a year now and have owned pretty much every system out on the market at one time or another, give or take a few. I have been an owner of the playstation series for about 7-8 yrs. Playstation 2 for about 2. At the beginning everything worked fine. Even now sometimes it works fine, others no. For instance I have been having trouble saving games. Bought new memory cards and still having trouble with certain games. I really am annoyed that I have to pay another 150- 200$ on a new system. Until the people at Sony making millions of dollars on our sorry behinds start addressing this issue and fixing these problems i suggest you all out there try X Box. I've spent hundreds of dollars already on getting the 1st playstation fixed when it "broke". I'm tired of spending my hard earned money on junk electronics. If anyone can help please let me know. Thank JPL
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| Date Reviewed: 03/02/2004 |
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Strengths: EXTENSIVE GAME LIABRARY,EYE TOY PLAY, CONTROLLERS EASY TO USE,OK GRAPHICS
Weaknesses: OLD FASHIONED BOXY DESIGN(See PS One-Dreamcast), NO HARD DISK,FASTER LOADING TIMES
Summary: 2004-03-02 23:08:01 Despite of pros n cons,ps2 is the best console of all three only for the reason that it has the best and most game liabrary. WWF Smackdown is an example
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| Date Reviewed: 04/19/2004 |
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Strengths: Huge game library; a hardcore RPGamer's dream, great prices on games and hardware, good graphics
Weaknesses: all the extra add-ons (network adapter, multiplayer adapter, memory cards, etc.)
Summary: For the average gamer (casual to hardcore), the PS2 is the way to go. People are gonna buy what they like, but when you compare the overall qualities of all the machines, the PS2 is the BEST out of them because:
1. Price of the system. I think its about the same as Xbox is now. GC is the cheapest, but of course it would be because it has less to offer. At the average $179.99 its not bad for a CD/DVD player/128-bit gaming system.
2. The HUGE gaming selection. Ok so PS2 has a lotta crappy games. DONT buy them; buy the good games. Rachet and Clank, Jax and Dexter, the GTA series, and ALL the Square Enix rpgs are great games. I'll admit, Xbox's Halo is a very fun game and superior in graphics to any of these games and I've committed a lotta hours (probably days) to playing it. But the XBox's game selection leaves a little to be desired (for me). Same for GC; sometimes "kiddy games" are fun, but gimme a little more variety, please.
3. Easy to handle/ adapt to controllers. Man those Xbox controllers are HUGE and HEAVY! The S-controller is better, but still heavy. When playing Halo and DOA3, I'd always make a mistake and hit the B button instead of the X button; they're too freakin close together, man! GC's controller is a little better, but what's up with that big freakin' red button?!?!?!? And that yellow "D" pad is cumbersome. PS controllers have stayed the same and for good reason. The most comfortable design and grip, light-weight, and button layout. Same design as PS1; why change what's already perfect?
4. Backwards compatibility. NO other system can brag this one. I can play my PSone games on my PS2 with no problems. Xbox is new, I know, but Nintendo dissappoints me every year. I mean, what is their problem? First its the cartridges (which for some games costed $70.00), and now its these... minidisk things. Um, Nintendo? This is the 21st century, ok? Make a system based on CD/DVD rom and stop worrying about people copying your precious little games! (personally I think Nintendo woulda died with Sega if it wasnt for Pokemon.) You can buy PS1 games for $15 and less bucks nowadays, so u cant beat that.
5. Greatest Hits games. This is how you can tell a great PS2 game from a not-so-great one. And they're ONLY $20 DOLLARS!!! Heck, I'm a penny-pincher; I don't buy a game for $49.99 when it comes out; I wait 5+ months and get it for 20 bucks (and cheaper if it's used). I've gotten Rachet and Clank, FFX, and most of my PS1 games like that. Do Xbox and GC do that? Well actually I think they both do, but they aint as cheap as 20 dollars. Halo sells for $40 dollars in most places (maybe $30 in others) but that's as low as u are gonna find ANY XBox game. Same for GC games. So basically, u get good PS2 games PLUS the old PS1 games for next to nothing, and the other systems can't compete with that. Sure, the addons for the PS2 probably offset it a little, but not much depending on how many games you get.
6. ALL the RPG games are on it. If you are an RPG nut like me, there's no reason to get the other systems. PERIOD. And most of them are at least descent, if not good.
7. Plays DVDs. I've never had any big problem with my DVD player; as a matter of fact, it'll play DVDs better than the two on my 633 Mhz computer! GC doesnt have this, and u gotta buy a remote to use Xbox's DVD player (which is more than PS2's remote, and u dont even need it!).
Well there u have it, folks. Seven good reasons PS2 is a step ahead of the competition. If you like Xbox, get an Xbox, but if u gotta descent PC, just get all the games for it on PC and save ur $200.00. If you are 16 and down, get a Gamecube. The system is cheaper, but PS2's games are cheaper. AND more diverse. AND more plentiful. PS2's graphics are probably the worst of the 3, but that dont matter to me. It's the fun factor, the wide selection of games, and the less strain on my wallet that draws me in.
GET YOURS RITE NOW!!!!!
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