Is it worth to buy a PS2 right now?

I was wondering if its worth buying a PS2 right now. I\'ve heard many complaints about overheating and incompatibility with some old PS1 titles and that the DVD quality is good. At this point, with the games that our out right now and the price, is it worth it?

Get one now b/c in a few short days Onimusha, ZOE, Bouncer will be out.  The DVD IMO is great.

If i was you i would be asking,i would be out buying a PS2,i havent regreted it,and i got one a launch.

first of all, i have heard of no overheating probs,i heard of other probs, but no overheating,the ps2 only has incompatability with like 5 ps1 games, and those are the only old ars ones, exept final fantasy tactics. The dvd quality is great, as long as you have s-video or component hook ups of course, and as for the games... this is the month, Z.O.E., Onimusha,Ring of Red, Quake Revolution, as well as GT3 and Dark Cloud that be released laer next , month.

its a good time to be a ps2 gamer.

In short no i wouldn\'t get a PS2 now. I won\'t say why because i\'ve just recently wrote a big post replying to something similar in a different group below.

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/showthread.php?threadid=5742

I would have to agree.  Now is defenitly the time to own a PS2

I remember when I first registered in these threads I made a topic called "Should I buy a dreamcast"  Some saw it as flamebait..and the thread didn\'t really go the way I wanted it to.  But I learned that you shouldn\'t rely on what other people tell you...if you really want something..then get it.  What does it matter if someone else says it sucks..or its cool.  As for the problems go..I haven\'t had any problems with my ps2..and the DVD playback isn\'t nearly as bad as what people make it seem.  I think it just depends on how you hook it up..if you decide to use an S-video cable then its all good..I recommend you use that.  It makes a huge difference...I tested it out on TTT and on the regular cables that come with the box made it look blurry and bland compared to the S-video.  Anyways..its your choice..just be smart with your money thats all I can tell you

With Zoe and the Metal Gear 2 demo around the corner.

HELL YEAH

Originally posted by Lynx
I remember when I first registered in these threads I made a topic called "Should I buy a dreamcast"  Some saw it as flamebait..and the thread didn\'t really go the way I wanted it to.  But I learned that you shouldn\'t rely on what other people tell you...if you really want something..then get it.  What does it matter if someone else says it sucks..or its cool.  As for the problems go..I haven\'t had any problems with my ps2..and the DVD playback isn\'t nearly as bad as what people make it seem.  I think it just depends on how you hook it up..if you decide to use an S-video cable then its all good..I recommend you use that.  It makes a huge difference...I tested it out on TTT and on the regular cables that come with the box made it look blurry and bland compared to the S-video.  Anyways..its your choice..just be smart with your money thats all I can tell you

Yeah i agree.

Lynx are you the same lynx from the digital spy forums or have i got you mistaken with someone else ?

Thanks for the info guys!

Well, if you currently have a Dreamcast and a PSX, you are currently pleased by the games but want a PS2, wait til NGC is released. That way, PS2 will be issued a price cut. Or you could trade in your PSX and get some loot since PS2 is backwards compatible with PS1 games.

I don\'t know, $299 is a lot to shell out now. I mean I could afford it, but why pay that when in 3 months it may be 200 dollars? If are patient, it will pay off, if you aren\'t, well you will still be getting a great buy.

jm

That\'s what I\'m saying. Wait till October. By then the HDD/Modem will be released (If not already built into the hardware), whatever small hardware bugs there are will be fixed, there\'ll be a huge library of games, their online plan will be solidified if not already in effect, and you\'ll generally have a much better idea of what the competition has in store. In fact, unless you\'re a hardcore game fanatic, don\'t buy ANY console until it\'s at least a year old. Spend that time renting, doing your homework on it, listening to other people\'s opinions, and watching the market as well as it\'s parent company to see what the future may hold for the console.

Sure you won\'t be on the "Cutting edge" of gaming technology, but what are you buying the console for anyway.. kick ass fun games or bragging rights?

BTW Claypool 2001, you wouldn\'t happen to be from Claypool Indiana by any chance would you?

Originally posted by RichGUK

Originally posted by Lynx
I remember when I first registered in these threads I made a topic called "Should I buy a dreamcast"  Some saw it as flamebait..and the thread didn\'t really go the way I wanted it to.  But I learned that you shouldn\'t rely on what other people tell you...if you really want something..then get it.  What does it matter if someone else says it sucks..or its cool.  As for the problems go..I haven\'t had any problems with my ps2..and the DVD playback isn\'t nearly as bad as what people make it seem.  I think it just depends on how you hook it up..if you decide to use an S-video cable then its all good..I recommend you use that.  It makes a huge difference...I tested it out on TTT and on the regular cables that come with the box made it look blurry and bland compared to the S-video.  Anyways..its your choice..just be smart with your money thats all I can tell you

Yeah i agree.

Lynx are you the same lynx from the digital spy forums or have i got you mistaken with someone else ? [/B]

That must be another Lynx..sorry

I\'m a early adoptor, so I had to get mine at launch... or turn in my early adoptor membership card. Seriously, if you got the money, and even one title is a \'must have\' for you, get it now and enjoy. However if your waiting for GT3 or MGS2 and the current titles dont excite you, wait. You may be lucky enough to catch the 1st price drop.

my opinion and view is the time to have a PS2 was october 26 then you felt like you were the almighty because you got one and they didnt hehe
i was the only person in my town with one for months and now i know of 6 other people
the stores are getting much larger shipments and they arent hard to get anymore so get one now