Post by: joeamis on September 21, 2004, 10:01:14 AM
The new PS2 is 75% smaller than the current model, and alot smaller than everyone thought it would be. It features everything the current model has and more, it includes the network adapter seemlessly built into the system. The name will remain PS2 and will not be PStwo. Goto Article/Pictures for more. The price remains $150 but that includes built in network adapter ($39.99).
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 21, 2004, 12:16:20 PM
HERE
you added that it would be delayed to Nov. 1st and that it is even smaller than previously thought.
75% smaller!? that is gonna be about the size of a large portable walkman?
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 21, 2004, 01:10:09 PM
Lots of pictures and comparisons HERE
Post by: Ian Sane on September 21, 2004, 01:26:18 PM
It must be great to own the HDD only to see Sony abandon it so soon. Since this no HDD compatible model is going to be the new standard it means Sony is ditching HDD support. There's no point in making a HDD game if people can no longer buy systems that play it.
I'm unimpressed though maybe now I can buy an old PS2 for cheap.
Post by: Molobert on September 21, 2004, 01:34:16 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on September 21, 2004, 03:00:12 PM
so you should be able to decide which one suits you better
Post by: DrZoidberg on September 21, 2004, 04:16:16 PM
Post by: ruby_onix on September 21, 2004, 05:22:35 PM
I'll stick with my super-silent 50001 series PS2 for now.
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It must be great to own the HDD only to see Sony abandon it so soon.
It doesn't matter. Others have found much better uses for it than Sony ever would. HD Loaders are your friend.
Post by: joeamis on September 21, 2004, 08:21:12 PM
Most of the size difference is in width, PS2 model 1 being over 3 inches (w) and the new model being 1 inch (w). It is smaller all around but it's length keeps it from being walkman type pocket size.
I don't see that it is a top loader, but nor do I see that it is a front loader. I'd like a front loader but if it's top loading that will mean no more disc read errors (from the bad gear mechanism that caused 95% of them). The two usb slots are right next to the controller slots.
As far as HD support, I don't think Sony ever had a plan to do much with it for PS2. Seeing that FFXI was going to utilize it though they came out with it, and including FFXI bundled furthers the fact that they may have released it to avoid having to deal with a bad situation with SquareEnix (SNES CD...). Although there is also the fact that the people who buy a PS2 now, are mostly people with less money and casual gamers, the old adaptors who won't be inclined to buy the HD for a limited # of games for it. So they will be displeasing a very small # of people, and there is the chance that they could release something to allow HD access or even a better HD model (not PS2 HD model, just a new HD).
As far as the door release I don't think it's where the memory cards are because there is an eject button to the right of the controller and memory card slots. Looking at it closely, it does look like a front loader.
Post by: Koopa Troopa on September 21, 2004, 09:35:29 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 21, 2004, 10:23:48 PM
joe: It's top loading, I've even seen pics ofthe top opening.
As for the HDD, I hear they have an endorsement deal with Duck Tape.
Post by: Renny on September 22, 2004, 05:29:26 AM
Post by: ruby_onix on September 22, 2004, 12:54:20 PM
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As far as the door release I don't think it's where the memory cards are because there is an eject button to the right of the controller and memory card slots.
Yeah, you're right. I blame the pics I was looking at. This one shows the front a lot more clearly. I thought the left side opened up, and that "tab thingy" between the card slots was the door release. But it's just some decorative bit.
On the subject of top-loading, I usually prefer top-loading to front-loading, because it's simpler technology, so there's less stuff going on that can risk malfunction, but if the PSone's any indication, this unit's gonna be downright "cheap and flimsy". I'm already more confident in the durability of the front-loading PS2.
IMO, the least Sony could've done is give this new unit a price drop.
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Sorry I started a new topic (I did make 3 posts in the other one), I figured many people wouldn't have seen it if it was posted in a rumor topic, so I made it official.
I'm not worried about it myself, but for future reference, if you're the original topic creator, you can change or update the topic of a thread by editing your first post. Lots of fun on April Fools Day, if you don't mind risking the wrath of the Mods.
Post by: Darc Requiem on September 22, 2004, 06:50:32 PM
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Post by: Uncle Rich AiAi on September 23, 2004, 01:16:46 AM
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You know what would REALLY get me to buy one? It's called a price drop and the PS2 could definitely use it.
*nods head* I've been thinking of getting a PS2, possibly next year. Another price drop will be super sweet!
The super slim design looks nice, but I would've preferred it to be a front loader b/c I had the perfect space to put it in.
EDIT: oh ya, looks like we Aussie are getting it before the US and Japan (just a few days)!
Linky
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 23, 2004, 05:14:49 PM
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Post by: joeamis on September 25, 2004, 08:04:08 PM
Post by: nickmitch on September 26, 2004, 12:58:20 PM
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No, there are at least twenty worse consoles out there. I'm depressed because I wanted a screen on it like with PSOne
But it's a completely pointless and idiotic idea. I just don't see why anyone would want it.
Post by: Luigi on October 04, 2004, 02:29:10 PM
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No, there are at least twenty worse consoles out there. I'm depressed because I wanted a screen on it like with PSOne
But it's a completely pointless and idiotic idea. I just don't see why anyone would want it.
Well, if your a lamer like myself, you sit it beside your computer monitor and make your way through a game while reading a site like gamefaqs.
