Is there any reason to keep my PS2? - Blu-ray Forum

matthewrounds · 07-19-2007, 03:19 PM

I gave mine to a cousin (5 years old) who doesn't have a console. I would recommend the same (not too a cousin, but someone young who maybe cannot afford a console yet to at least get brand awareness out there).

Are you really going to use the PS2? As soon as I got my PS3 I never used the PS2 console again. I tried playing the games on my PS3, but the PQ was so awful, similar to SD television that I had to give it away. The extra $50 I could have received for it in trade in was so insignificant that it would be better to just give it away.

JTK · 07-19-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewrounds

I gave mine to a cousin (5 years old) who doesn't have a console. I would recommend the same (not too a cousin, but someone young who maybe cannot afford a console yet to at least get brand awareness out there).

Are you really going to use the PS2? As soon as I got my PS3 I never used the PS2 console again. I tried playing the games on my PS3, but the PQ was so awful, similar to SD television that I had to give it away. The extra $50 I could have received for it in trade in was so insignificant that it would be better to just give it away.

$50 covers some tax at least. Better than nothing.

Amon37 · 07-19-2007, 03:31 PM

I still use my PS2 because I'm a cheater. I use cheats to speed up my RPG experience because I don't have time to spend 60+ hours on a game but a few well places cheats and I can widdle that down to 30-40 hours.

FFXII was a great example, they have a cheat to make you run super fast and I probably saved at least 5 hours in walking alone, but I didn't ruin my experience by making my self too powerful or giving myself key items.

matthewrounds · 07-19-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JTK

$50 covers some tax at least. Better than nothing.

I guess I should deprive my cousin who cannot afford a console so that I could cover the tax on an already $600 device. Please be realistic.

BTBuck1 · 07-20-2007, 07:52 PM

my ps2 was in "like new" condition. I sold it for $130 including an extra dua shock controller, ps2 memory card, ps1 memory card, logitech wireless controller, verticle stand and component HD cables. I had all packaging etc.

scragham · 07-20-2007, 07:58 PM

you can also always just use it as a gimpy DVD player for an extra TV.

i'm keeping mine because i have a NTSC-J ps3 so i can't play any of my ps2 games anyway (argh).

mgonzo2u · 08-09-2007, 07:24 PM

Do the right thing and not the greedy thing.

DONATE YOUR OLD VIDEO GAME PLAYERS AND GAMES TO YOUR NEAREST CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.

The cancer floor has really appreciated my complete and in good working order PS1 and PS2 (with some of my unwanted games) systems.

Helping those sick children is always the right thing to do.

peter99 · 08-09-2007, 07:30 PM

I say keep it even if it is the EU version. If there goes some thing wrong with the PS3.

wem003 · 08-09-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

Do the right thing and not the greedy thing.

DONATE YOUR OLD VIDEO GAME PLAYERS AND GAMES TO YOUR NEAREST CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.

The cancer floor has really appreciated my complete and in good working order PS1 and PS2 (with some of my unwanted games) systems.

Helping those sick children is always the right thing to do.

Best idea I've seen. Thanks for the idea.

Petra_Kalbrain · 08-09-2007, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgonzo2u

Do the right thing and not the greedy thing.

DONATE YOUR OLD VIDEO GAME PLAYERS AND GAMES TO YOUR NEAREST CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.

The cancer floor has really appreciated my complete and in good working order PS1 and PS2 (with some of my unwanted games) systems.

Helping those sick children is always the right thing to do.

I SECOND THIS NOTION!!! WHAT A FANTASTIC IDEA! Although, now I have no choice but to feel bad for having given my PS2 to my brother-in-law. Damn it! Thanks... thanx a lot!!!

CptGreedle · 08-09-2007, 08:33 PM

I use my PS2 on a second tv to watch DVDs and play some games. Also, games like Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and even Final Fantasy XII (FFX works fine, go figure) don't work with the PS3 remote. You need to either buy a new wireless controller for each game, an adapter to connect the existing controllers to USB ports on the PS3 and pray it accepts them, or just play them on the PS2.
Until I can test one of these adapters i will keep using my PS2.

08-09-2007, 07:30 PM	#8
peter99 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Denmark	I say keep it even if it is the EU version. If there goes some thing wrong with the PS3. Last edited by peter99; 08-09-2007 at 07:33 PM.

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07-19-2007, 03:19 PM	#1
matthewrounds Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:21	I gave mine to a cousin (5 years old) who doesn't have a console. I would recommend the same (not too a cousin, but someone young who maybe cannot afford a console yet to at least get brand awareness out there). Are you really going to use the PS2? As soon as I got my PS3 I never used the PS2 console again. I tried playing the games on my PS3, but the PQ was so awful, similar to SD television that I had to give it away. The extra $50 I could have received for it in trade in was so insignificant that it would be better to just give it away.

07-19-2007, 03:31 PM	#3
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	I still use my PS2 because I'm a cheater. I use cheats to speed up my RPG experience because I don't have time to spend 60+ hours on a game but a few well places cheats and I can widdle that down to 30-40 hours. FFXII was a great example, they have a cheat to make you run super fast and I probably saved at least 5 hours in walking alone, but I didn't ruin my experience by making my self too powerful or giving myself key items.

07-20-2007, 07:52 PM	#5
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	my ps2 was in "like new" condition. I sold it for $130 including an extra dua shock controller, ps2 memory card, ps1 memory card, logitech wireless controller, verticle stand and component HD cables. I had all packaging etc.

07-20-2007, 07:58 PM	#6
scragham Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007	you can also always just use it as a gimpy DVD player for an extra TV. i'm keeping mine because i have a NTSC-J ps3 so i can't play any of my ps2 games anyway (argh).

08-09-2007, 07:24 PM	#7
mgonzo2u Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:O.C. KOOK FOR LIFE Blu-ray collection:112	Do the right thing and not the greedy thing. DONATE YOUR OLD VIDEO GAME PLAYERS AND GAMES TO YOUR NEAREST CHILDRENS HOSPITAL. The cancer floor has really appreciated my complete and in good working order PS1 and PS2 (with some of my unwanted games) systems. Helping those sick children is always the right thing to do.

08-09-2007, 08:33 PM	#11
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I use my PS2 on a second tv to watch DVDs and play some games. Also, games like Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and even Final Fantasy XII (FFX works fine, go figure) don't work with the PS3 remote. You need to either buy a new wireless controller for each game, an adapter to connect the existing controllers to USB ports on the PS3 and pray it accepts them, or just play them on the PS2. Until I can test one of these adapters i will keep using my PS2.

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