What PS2 should I buy?

truthseeker · 02-25-2008, 04:45 AM

I am going to buy a PS2.

How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else?

Can it play DVD movies?

Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made?

Can I play online games against others for free?

Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem?

Is there anything I should know before I buy one?

Thank you :)

Jack.Sparrow · 02-25-2008, 05:00 AM

I'll try to answer as best I can.

How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else? 2 as far as I know, the old fat boy and the new slimline. (From personal experience, I would recommend getting the fat boy as the slim ones seem to develop more problems.)

Can it play DVD movies? Yes

Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made? Not as far I know

Can I play online games against others for free? Most game, some do require a monthly payment though

Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem? You will need a network adaptor for the PS2

Is there anything I should know before I buy one? Wouldn't recommend getting a 2nd hand one

ebackhus · 02-25-2008, 11:55 AM

How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else?
On the used market there is the Slimline and the original size. The new market only has the Slimline.

Can it play DVD movies?
Yes. I also recommend getting the PS2 remote control.

Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made?
Yes, it will read them. Now, it will not play them.

Can I play online games against others for free?
That depends on the game. The PS2 does not have anything like Live so some games may require a fee for online play.

Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem?
The new version of the Slimline has an Ethernet port. The older Slimline has Ethernet and a modem port.

Is there anything I should know before I buy one?
If you get one used be sure you can test it before you buy it.

truthseeker · 02-26-2008, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack.Sparrow

I'll try to answer as best I can.

How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else? 2 as far as I know, the old fat boy and the new slimline. (From personal experience, I would recommend getting the fat boy as the slim ones seem to develop more problems.)

Can it play DVD movies? Yes

Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made? Not as far I know

Can I play online games against others for free? Most game, some do require a monthly payment though

Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem? You will need a network adaptor for the PS2

Is there anything I should know before I buy one? Wouldn't recommend getting a 2nd hand one

Just bought a new slimline PS2 today.

You are wrong about some things....

1. The old PS2 (fat boy) doesn't have network support. But the slimline does, and I simply plugin in my ethernet cable from my broadband modem.

2. It plays my DVD-RW out of the box.

3. I dont need a network adaptor for the PS2 at all. My slimline comes with one built in already.

Jack.Sparrow · 02-26-2008, 03:51 AM

I should have said I was basing my replies on the fat boy.

1 and 3. For network support on the fat boy, you needed the network interface. (I never connected mine up though, so I could be totally off on this)
2. I'm surprised. Are they just data disks, or burnt as media disks? Cause my PS3 has issues reading data disks sometimes...

Sorry if I lead you astray. I think ebackhus covered me though

ebackhus · 02-26-2008, 10:43 AM

Always glad to help the great Jack Sparrow.

Jack.Sparrow · 02-26-2008, 04:35 PM

Thank you.

02-25-2008, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
truthseeker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 405 OS: Vista	What PS2 should I buy? I am going to buy a PS2. How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else? Can it play DVD movies? Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made? Can I play online games against others for free? Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem? Is there anything I should know before I buy one? Thank you :)

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Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,289 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: What PS2 should I buy? I'll try to answer as best I can. How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else? 2 as far as I know, the old fat boy and the new slimline. (From personal experience, I would recommend getting the fat boy as the slim ones seem to develop more problems.) Can it play DVD movies? Yes Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made? Not as far I know Can I play online games against others for free? Most game, some do require a monthly payment though Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem? You will need a network adaptor for the PS2 Is there anything I should know before I buy one? Wouldn't recommend getting a 2nd hand one __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

02-25-2008, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
ebackhus Asst. Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,732 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	Re: What PS2 should I buy? How many different versions are there? Slimline and something else? On the used market there is the Slimline and the original size. The new market only has the Slimline. Can it play DVD movies? Yes. I also recommend getting the PS2 remote control. Can it read my DVD-RW discs which contain my personal mpeg files that I made? Yes, it will read them. Now, it will not play them. Can I play online games against others for free? That depends on the game. The PS2 does not have anything like Live so some games may require a fee for online play. Does the PS2 have ethernet port for my broadband modem? The new version of the Slimline has an Ethernet port. The older Slimline has Ethernet and a modem port. Is there anything I should know before I buy one? If you get one used be sure you can test it before you buy it. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,289 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: What PS2 should I buy? I should have said I was basing my replies on the fat boy. 1 and 3. For network support on the fat boy, you needed the network interface. (I never connected mine up though, so I could be totally off on this) 2. I'm surprised. Are they just data disks, or burnt as media disks? Cause my PS3 has issues reading data disks sometimes... Sorry if I lead you astray. I think ebackhus covered me though __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//

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ebackhus Asst. Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,732 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 25	Re: What PS2 should I buy? Always glad to help the great Jack Sparrow. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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Jack.Sparrow Resident Pirate Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Qld, Aus Posts: 17,289 OS: XP SP2/Vista SP1 My System Blog Entries: 6	Re: What PS2 should I buy? Thank you. __________________ //PC Wizard//Speedfan//Can you run it?//Posting Screenshots//Posting System Specs//Donations//