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canucker · 09-04-2003, 12:54 PM

I am thinking about purchasing a PS2 but had a question you all might be able to help me with.

Up here in Canada they are anywhere from $199-$249 bucks for a new one.

If I look in the bargain finder they are selling for like $150 wich includes a few games, extra controller, etc.

Could there be anything wrong with buying a used one?
Are there any problems with the old PS'2's?
Is there anything I should look for in a used one?

Thanks in advance,

utang · 09-04-2003, 02:10 PM

Ps2s tend to be the most fragile of the systems from my experiences, I'd probably go with a new one just in case. The old ones tend to have disk read errors and develop difficulty in playing the CD based games.

Mr. Spacemonkey · 09-04-2003, 02:19 PM

Yeah, i would get a new one. My friend had some disk read error problems with his and his was an older one. I haven't had a single problem with mine and mines a newer one.

Elitegibson · 09-04-2003, 02:24 PM

I work for a game retail store (Wal-Mart, w00t) and we get way more returns on PS2s than any other game system. It's definitely a good idea to buy a new one, as Sony has made slight changes to the production process to make them less fragile than the old ones. Also, if you get a new one, you can use the store's return policy (and Sony's) if you have any problems in the early life of your system. If you're looking to save money, you should just buy used games, and stick to a new system.

B21 · 09-04-2003, 02:42 PM

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Originally posted by Elitegibson
It's definitely a good idea to buy a new one, as Sony has made slight changes to the production process to make them less fragile than the old ones. Also, if you get a new one, you can use the store's return policy (and Sony's) if you have any problems in the early life of your system. If you're looking to save money, you should just buy used games, and stick to a new system.

Couldnt of said it better myself.

Lasereth · 09-04-2003, 03:17 PM

Yeah, definitely get a new one.

-Lasereth

Mr.Deflok · 09-05-2003, 12:34 AM

Whoa! In New Zealand a PS2 by itself sells for $349, that's $160 USD! That's brand new and the latest PS2 model with the noise reduction and ability to play DVD-RW's and such. Yep, I work at EB.

09-04-2003, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
canucker Crazy	PS2? I am thinking about purchasing a PS2 but had a question you all might be able to help me with. Up here in Canada they are anywhere from $199-$249 bucks for a new one. If I look in the bargain finder they are selling for like $150 wich includes a few games, extra controller, etc. Could there be anything wrong with buying a used one? Are there any problems with the old PS'2's? Is there anything I should look for in a used one? Thanks in advance, __________________ Go hard or go home; Just don't go home hard.

09-04-2003, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
utang Crazy Location: In a Dorm	Ps2s tend to be the most fragile of the systems from my experiences, I'd probably go with a new one just in case. The old ones tend to have disk read errors and develop difficulty in playing the CD based games. __________________ I am a ridiculous man- Fyodor Doestoevsky

09-04-2003, 02:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Spacemonkey Wake up Location: Nowhere special	Yeah, i would get a new one. My friend had some disk read error problems with his and his was an older one. I haven't had a single problem with mine and mines a newer one. __________________ "I hope that when the world comes to an end, I can breathe a sigh of relief, because there will be so much to look forward to." -- Donnie Darko

09-04-2003, 02:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	I work for a game retail store (Wal-Mart, w00t) and we get way more returns on PS2s than any other game system. It's definitely a good idea to buy a new one, as Sony has made slight changes to the production process to make them less fragile than the old ones. Also, if you get a new one, you can use the store's return policy (and Sony's) if you have any problems in the early life of your system. If you're looking to save money, you should just buy used games, and stick to a new system. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

09-04-2003, 03:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Yeah, definitely get a new one. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

09-05-2003, 12:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mr.Deflok Blood + Fire Location: New Zealand	Whoa! In New Zealand a PS2 by itself sells for $349, that's $160 USD! That's brand new and the latest PS2 model with the noise reduction and ability to play DVD-RW's and such. Yep, I work at EB.