Slim PS2 or Original (thick) PS2 Console?

PhiPsi1 · Post by **PhiPsi1** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:10 pm

well after seeing the upcoming releases of mlb 06 and winning eleven 9, i am regreting trading in my ps2. anyways, just wanted to get everyone's input on which console version is preferable, the slim ps2 or original ps2 console (the thick one)? i have heard about freezing issues and overheating and what not with the slim ps2 and never did i have one freeze or disk error or overheating with my launch ps2 machine. but since i travel overseas a good bit, the slim is more travel friendly...any opinions or thoughts would be great.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:24 pm

if you dont plan to buy the ps2 hd get the slim. I have the slim and it's great. Saves space but also is easy to pack up if you're on the move. I've had no problems with the slim one I've had now for a year.

Jason · Post by **Jason** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:26 pm

I love my slim PS2. I haven't had any issues with it at all and the network adapter is built-in.

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:23 am

The slim PS2 is much better than the old one. I have never had a problem with my slim one, but had a ton of problems with my launch day large PS2. This is a no-brainer...get the small one. It does progressive scan, has a built in network adapter, and is a lot more quiet than the older one.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 8:41 am

Depends on how deep you want to go. I favor my large PS2 over the slim only for the HD support.

Old PS2 + HD + HDLoader is a beautiful thing.

Only downfall is that if you intend to go online then you need to purchase the BBA.

Granatofan · Post by **Granatofan** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:45 am

Are you guys saying the slim PS2 is a progressive scan DVD player? What is HD loader please?

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:08 pm

Granatofan wrote:Are you guys saying the slim PS2 is a progressive scan DVD player? What is HD loader please?

Yes, the slim PS2 is progressive scan. As for HD loader, I think it allows you to copy games onto the hard drive. IN doing so, it cuts way down on load times, but I think the more popular use of HD Loader is in the form of piracy. I'm sure Boom will correct me if I am wrong.

Basically, unless you want to play Final Fantasy XI or want to steal games, the hard drive is pretty much useless as you can't save games to it, you can only store game saves on it.

Again, I'm not saying this is what Boom does, I'm just saying what I've read.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:10 pm

HDLoader allows you to burn your games to Harddrive and play strait from it, cutting down on load times.

There are some other advanatages as well, but I'll let you figure those out on your own.

Here's some info:

http://www.hdloader.net/

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 12:18 pm

I had problems with both of My original PS2s. The slim was perfect.

forensicd · Post by **forensicd** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:30 pm

I had several issues with slim one, but in playing older games. I tried to play grand prix challenge on it, and the game just freaked out. I then played it on my brothers original ps2 and all worked fine. Could have been my slim one had issues though.

tjung0831 · Post by **tjung0831** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 1:44 pm

Blacklover posted on OS that he was able to mod the PS2 version of Fifa06 through his hardrive just like other guys do on their pc versions. He says the modded Fifa06 plays as good as the Winning eleven series. He's also modded NHL06.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:14 pm

I sold my slim PS2 for money to get my 360 and while I had it I had no problems with it at all. The only game I wish I still had a PS2 for is Guitar Hero but I'm not shelling out $129.99 for a refurbished/used PS2 and $70 for Guitar Hero just to play it. I was hoping for a price drop for the PS2, in my mind it should be down to $99 now and $79 used.

Boom · Post by **Boom** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:20 pm

tjung0831 wrote:Blacklover posted on OS that he was able to mod the PS2 version of Fifa06 through his hardrive just like other guys do on their pc versions. He says the modded Fifa06 plays as good as the Winning eleven series. He's also modded NHL06.

Do you have a link to where he describes how to do this?

webdanzer · Post by **webdanzer** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:21 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:I'm not shelling out $129.99 for a refurbished/used PS2 and $70 for Guitar Hero just to play it.

Man, it's worth it. My PS2 is dying rapidly, and there's no doubt in my mind that I'm eventually going to pick up another pretty much just to continue playing GH. It's a great game on its own, but it's also a fantastic crossover game you can pull out and have a good time on with non-gamers. At my son's recent birthday party I had aunts and uncles, friends and cousins all rockin' out.

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:23 pm

webdanzer wrote:
ScoopBrady wrote:I'm not shelling out $129.99 for a refurbished/used PS2 and $70 for Guitar Hero just to play it.
Man, it's worth it. My PS2 is dying rapidly, and there's no doubt in my mind that I'm eventually going to pick up another pretty much just to continue playing GH. It's a great game on its own, but it's also a fantastic crossover game you can pull out and have a good time on with non-gamers. At my son's recent birthday party I had aunts and uncles, friends and cousins all rockin' out.

Yeah, one of the instructors brought it in a few times here and I loved the game. I just can't spend $200 just to play it though. Nothing else interests me on the PS2 at all. I keep holding out hope for a price drop or an Xbox version.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 2:49 pm

tjung0831 wrote:Blacklover posted on OS that he was able to mod the PS2 version of Fifa06 through his hardrive just like other guys do on their pc versions. He says the modded Fifa06 plays as good as the Winning eleven series. He's also modded NHL06.

Well, I've modded the sh*t outta fifa 06 on my PC and it plays BETTER than the console version, but just as good as WE? Not so much.

Badgun · Post by **Badgun** » Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:55 pm

ScoopBrady wrote:
webdanzer wrote:
ScoopBrady wrote:I'm not shelling out $129.99 for a refurbished/used PS2 and $70 for Guitar Hero just to play it.
Man, it's worth it. My PS2 is dying rapidly, and there's no doubt in my mind that I'm eventually going to pick up another pretty much just to continue playing GH. It's a great game on its own, but it's also a fantastic crossover game you can pull out and have a good time on with non-gamers. At my son's recent birthday party I had aunts and uncles, friends and cousins all rockin' out.
Yeah, one of the instructors brought it in a few times here and I loved the game. I just can't spend $200 just to play it though. Nothing else interests me on the PS2 at all. I keep holding out hope for a price drop or an Xbox version.

Quite possibly the best baseball game this year could be on the PS2 and there are quite a few other exclusives that make it worth owning. Of course, if you're not into RPGs then Kingdom Hearts 2 won't interest you.

That's why I hang onto my systems...for that time when a game comes out that truly is a must-have.

redneck · Post by **redneck** » Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:38 pm

Go with the thick one and get the HD Loader.

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