PSX5Central

Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: on July 08, 2001, 01:05:41 PM

Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 08, 2001, 01:05:41 PM
I am a big nintendo fan and will buy a gamecube for sure. But november seems like a long time away so latley I\'ve been looking into buying a ps2. Should I? Is there going to be a price drop soon? Was anyone dissapointed with theirs?

thanks
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 08, 2001, 01:22:44 PM
Yes (get it).

Possibly a price cut (but not until gamecube comes out).

No (no regrets).

I say, if you got the cash, throw a bash.

(I\'ll take the cheese, please)

Go for it, but only if you want to spend around $400 to $500, then go out and buy a gamecube.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Psycomantis101 on July 08, 2001, 01:52:00 PM
Definatle I think that you should buy one.(ps2 that is)
No I have not had any problems with it and I love it. i have no regrets buyying it at all. Just be sure that you have enough $$ so ypu can buy all the little knick knacks that you will need as well as the system.(extra controler,memory card, Maybe a dvd remote if you plan to use it as a DVD player as well.)
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 08, 2001, 04:27:17 PM
Q)Should I?
A) If you got $300 and can\'t wait

Q)Is there going to be a price drop soon?
A) There was a price drop for the PS2 in Japan. I would expect there to be a price drop on the PS2 until October or November.

Q)Was anyone dissapointed with theirs?
A) Well kinda...the first ps2 i bought was not a good one. but sony sent me out a new one and haven\'t had any problems since..i\'ve been enjoying my 13 ps2 games ;)
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Falcon4 on July 08, 2001, 04:39:05 PM
some of the greatest games are coming out for the ps2 this month, Gran Turismo 3 is the best racing/driving sim game ever made, the graphics are unbelieveable, exc...

this would be the best time to buy a ps2. if you are a teenager, this is a great syspem for you, red faction, SSX, NBA Street, Twisted Metal Black, Tekken Tag Tournament, are all games that are a ton of fun, and IMO are AAA games.

the ps2 has many ups, and if you dont have a dvd player, it works great.  right now, ps2 is the system to have.

if your anything like me, i cant stand the wait. and im lucky, cuz my favorite games are coming out on ps2
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 08, 2001, 04:40:58 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Falcon4
if you are a teenager, this is a great syspem for you, red faction, SSX, NBA Street, Twisted Metal Black, Tekken Tag Tournament, are all games that are a ton of fun, and IMO are AAA games


Definetly....especially the sickness of Twisted Metal:Black...
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: EmperorRob on July 08, 2001, 05:02:20 PM
I am definitely down with that sickness

WORD
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Ginko on July 08, 2001, 06:42:56 PM
NO, do not!!!!

Don\'t buy a PS2 now.  If you are going to buy one, wait until the price drop, and some better games.  Slim pickins right now.

NGC is less than 5 months away.  Space World is in August, and all the games scheduled for the next year will be shown.  If you really need a fix for some good games.  I highly recommend a Dreamcast.  Only 99$(79$ if you look around) and some really great games IMO.

Just keep saying to yourself, "Starfox Adventures, Resident Evil 0, Smash Bros. Melee, Mario, Wave Race, Metroid..."
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 08, 2001, 06:49:39 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Ginko
Slim pickins right now.


Slim pickins??? not really...especially with these games available...

ATV Offroad Fury
Dead Or Alive 2: Hardcore
FIFA 2001
Madden NFL 2001
NBA Street
Onimusha
Red Faction
Rayman 2: Revolution
SSX
Star Wars: Starfighter
Tekken Tag Tournament
TimeSplitters
Twisted Metal: Black

and this month there are alot of good games coming out...

Gran Turismo 3 A-spec
LeMans 24 Hours
NCAA Football 2002
Klonoa 2: Lunatea\'s Veil
Rune: Viking Warlord

yea...really slim there... :laughing:
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Toxical on July 08, 2001, 06:52:02 PM
Get the PS2,
Some very cool titles are out, and more great titles are comming out each month. It is a great time to own a PS2. IMO.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Ginko on July 08, 2001, 06:54:27 PM
Quote
Originally posted by ps2_mike


Slim pickins??? not really...especially with these games available...

ATV Offroad Fury
Dead Or Alive 2: Hardcore
FIFA 2001
Madden NFL 2001
NBA Street
Onimusha
Red Faction
Rayman 2: Revolution
SSX
Star Wars: Starfighter
Tekken Tag Tournament
TimeSplitters
Twisted Metal: Black

and this month there are alot of good games coming out...

Gran Turismo 3 A-spec
LeMans 24 Hours
NCAA Football 2002
Klonoa 2: Lunatea\'s Veil
Rune: Viking Warlord

yea...really slim there... :laughing:


Yeah, too bad only about 3 of those games are worth 50$...

and not one of them is worth the 300$ admission price...
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 08, 2001, 06:56:01 PM
to you maybe but it seems like to other people that most of them are worth the $50.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Ginko on July 08, 2001, 07:04:28 PM
I wouldn\'t call it a hatred...

Anyway, I\'m just trying to get through to him to just save the money and buy more games with Gamecube.  It\'s LESS than 5 months away.  That\'s like 18 weeks.  You can wait.  

Besides, games like FFX, Jak and Daxter, WipEout Fusion, ICO, Crash, MGS2, and others don\'t come around until this fall anyway.  

In the meantime, why don\'t you take up another hobby.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: METALGEAR007 on July 09, 2001, 08:21:10 AM
lol u ask a PSX2 forum if u should buy a psx2 lol

sorry man i could antisipate the response billions or years ago dude
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 09, 2001, 08:33:16 AM
You should if it won\'t negatively affect your saving for GC. If buying it will make you have less to spend on Nov.5, don\'t do it. If however you can buy both w/o a problem, there\'s absolutely no reason not to. There are plenty of games worth $50 Ginko... Onimusha, Shadows of Destiny, TM: B, SSX, RRV, TTT, Escape From Monkey Island, etc...
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: antiquity3 on July 09, 2001, 08:37:45 AM
Quote
Buy a ps2?


No thanks, I already have one!  :{>

Buy it, don\'t buy it, that\'s your choice.  Personally I wouldn\'t be without one, but maybe that\'s just me...
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: STROKE on July 09, 2001, 08:40:58 AM
Quote
Originally posted by METALGEAR007
lol u ask a PSX2 forum if u should buy a psx2 lol

sorry man i could antisipate the response billions or years ago dude


You are so right :)


PS: Buy PS2...
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: THX on July 09, 2001, 03:27:33 PM
I think you should hold out for a GC.  I honestly think the only games on PS2 that are worth the money are SSX, TM: Black, and/or TTT if you\'re a fan of the series.  $50 is seriously a lot of money, and it isn\'t worth it if your game usually sits inside of its box instead of the PS2.  Of course there\'s GT3 but it\'s not out yet...

We\'ve seen what the PS2 has to offer, I think if you had to pick now you should be one of the early adopters of Nintendo\'s new system rather than a late adopter of Sony\'s pricey one.

This is coming from a fan of both companies.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: SonyFan on July 10, 2001, 12:48:03 AM
I say.. make up your own mind. Cause either way you go with the opinions in this room, and you\'ll run the chance of being disappointed.. weither by blowin 300 bucks on a dust collector or by missin out on some stellar games.

My advice to you is figure out how many games it would take you to get satisfied enough to pay 300. Rent or borrow a PS2 and start playin games. If you find enough games that you like to fill you\'re requirements.. then by all means buy a PS2. It\'ll only get better from here. If can\'t find enough games you like to justify the purchase then wait, or try the Dreamcast if you haven\'t already.

That\'s the only way you\'re going to be TRUELY satisfied with your decision... and satisfaction is awful sweet when there\'s in excess of 400 bucks riding on the line.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: ajoh432 on July 10, 2001, 02:30:48 PM
The kind of games I\'m into are bloody, shoot-em-up, horror, and high action.... The gamecube\'s games are all kiddie games for 10 and younger... I mean mario just gets old.... doing the same thing over and over.....I hate puzzle games by the way and gamecube\'s games are filled with them!

Playstation 2 offers me all of the above and is for more "mature" gamers... If you can\'t handle it... Buy a puzzlishus gamecube...

Then again... I could be wrong.. This is all my own opinion....
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: on July 14, 2001, 09:23:54 AM
Heh! I got my PS2 on tuesday and today I´m getting it mo....

GameCube ownzzz!
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Falcon4 on July 14, 2001, 09:56:59 AM
oh my god, ginko has come back?!?! say it aint so, Ginko.....
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: RichG on July 14, 2001, 10:06:53 AM
I\'d say wait. It seems to me you want the PS2 as a gaming fix until GameCube. If this is the case go for the Dreamcast. Got a great load of triple A titles and it won\'t cost so much in comparasion to the PS2.
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: Ginko on July 15, 2001, 05:41:38 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Falcon4
oh my god, ginko has come back?!?! say it aint so, Ginko.....


Hehe...I drop in every now and then.  What do you have against the Wicked Clown anyway?!?!
Title: Buy a ps2?
Post by: RichG on July 15, 2001, 07:47:02 AM
Clowns are scary! :D