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« on: August 05, 2001, 03:49:47 PM »
Just a little tid-bit in OPM about HDD:

These are the games in Japan that support HDD, and how:

FFX: HDD\'s stored data cache for faster load times.
Jade Cocoon 2: faster load tiomes + storing of monster creations.
Capcom vs. SNK 2: faster load times.
Atelier Lillie: faster load times.
A-Train 2001: storage of snapshots and level designs.
Beatmania 5th Style: faster load times.

Mostly faster load times, and some basic storage.  Not all these games may support the drive in other countries through.  We\'ll have to wait and see, promising though.
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« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2001, 04:24:46 PM »
They need alot more compelling reasons to own it. Faster load time doesn\'t justify any kind of purchase.
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« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2001, 05:44:37 PM »
40 gig hard-drive

It is possible to use the hard-drive as a VRAM...hehehahahahehe.  probably not.Sometimes, technology confuses me. I wonder why can\'t the harddrive act as a VRAM since it can contain load of memory.  Anybody here know?  :D
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« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2001, 07:45:54 PM »
I have enought money to buy a HDD..... but should I save that money for an Xbox...... Yes I should! I\'m gonna save for an Xbox first, then buy an Xbox....:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) Can\'t wait!
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« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2001, 08:12:57 PM »
You all are crazy. Ofocurse the games comming out now won\'t use the hard drive much. its only been out a short while and hte games where already mostly done. Now thats its out games will be made to take a big advantage of it. Like Final Fantasy XI.
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« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2001, 08:15:26 PM »
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You all are crazy. Ofocurse the games comming out now won\'t use the hard drive much. its only been out a short while and hte games where already mostly done. Now thats its out games will be made to take a big advantage of it. Like Final Fantasy XI.

The only problem is that for the games to make full use of the HDD, it would require the HDD, and it will take a while before enough PS2 owners have an HDD for game developers to deem it worth-while.
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« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2001, 08:24:45 PM »
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The only problem is that for the games to make full use of the HDD, it would require the HDD, and it will take a while before enough PS2 owners have an HDD for game developers to deem it worth-while.
I think everyone who has a PS2 needs a HDD!.... I mean..... It would be so easy then! And fast.
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2001, 08:29:11 PM »
For hte game to take full advantage wouldn\'t require the Hard Drive. Lets say if you have the hard drive you get more textures or viewing distance because the information is always quick at hand. Ofcourse the already well known decrease load times. The option to save to the hard drive. the options are endless. Maybe they have more levels in a Strategy game.  Just little insentives. Boinus material as it were.
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« Reply #8 on: August 06, 2001, 04:57:25 AM »
This whole hardrive thing is never going to catch on with developers unless Sony started shipping ps2\'s with it included.  Out of the 15 million people who own ps2\'s, hardly any of them will pay that much money for something that might not even really get used. :cool:
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« Reply #9 on: August 06, 2001, 05:46:32 AM »
Before the PS2 ever even launced I knew (as many of you did) that the PS2 would be getting a HDD/modem at a later date.

Knowing that, from day ONE (10-26-00) I have been anticipating this device.

I really don\'t mind if only 10% of games(My made up figure) use this device. I\'m not currently into online games so it\'s all new to me anyway.

Plus, using the PS2 as a browser(and e-mail) is more compelling than online play for me(I hate having to boot up my computer just to check my mail-- slow ass thing!!).

Either way it will be interesting to see what emerges:)
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« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2001, 07:34:38 AM »
I think this pack only will sell well if the companies begin to do great online games... if not...
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« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2001, 09:50:19 AM »
I wont mention the greate game that Im going to by that is online. :) But it will be a greate game. IM getting more and more hooked on PlayOnline anyway.
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« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2001, 10:33:42 AM »
Heck...I\'m buying it. I just like the fact that you can download new levels, texture designs, weapons, and characters like the PC. I can\'t wait for online gaming...;) I will wait for it to go down in price though first...
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« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2001, 02:26:18 PM »
I too shall buy HDD, been planning on it since I got my PS2.  Faster load times is more than enough, but the added features to games make it even sweeter.  I hope the predictions of the potential flop end up as mud.
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« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2001, 03:19:21 PM »
i will have to wait and see what games that are coming out for it (FFXI, yada yada yada) and then if the price drops to bout 100 for the package, then ill get it.

otherwise, i would happily pay 49.99 for an eithernet card to play games online.

but hopefully this addon will have a couple great games for it when it is launched in the us.
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