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Hak Foo · 26-June-08, 10:36 AM

I decided I want a PS2. Mostly, I want to play Dragon Quest 8 and one of the Katamari games, and neither are coming out for the GC any time soon.

I do not want a PS3. I am not spending 300+ bucks to get that DRM-bloated albatross that is Blu-Ray in the house.

Now, my local used book/game/software/etc. shop will sell me a console for 80 USD second-hand. They warrant it for a week.

It seems like most shops want 130-150USD for a new one; instead of discounting the console, they'll offer a bundle with games I don't want for the same price.

And then there's Craigslist, where between 60 and 150USD will get you a wide array of different bundles, but few, if any people are offering with the games I want.

Discussion Questions:

1. How is the reliability of PS2 hardware? Should I feel safe buying a used one (if it works when he shows it to me, will it likely work three years on?)

2. Is there any place which tends to be cheaper? I thought for a while they were selling PS2s at 100USD new, but I guess it was a temporary loss-leader.

3. Why are so many people unloading PS2s on Craigslist owners of wrestling-themed games?

4. Is there any advantage to the thick or thin model? I thought there was something about being able to install a hard disc, but then most games didn't exploit it.

26-June-08, 10:36 AM		#1 (permalink)
Hak Foo Apex Elite Tech	PS2: New or Used? I decided I want a PS2. Mostly, I want to play Dragon Quest 8 and one of the Katamari games, and neither are coming out for the GC any time soon. I do not want a PS3. I am not spending 300+ bucks to get that DRM-bloated albatross that is Blu-Ray in the house. Now, my local used book/game/software/etc. shop will sell me a console for 80 USD second-hand. They warrant it for a week. It seems like most shops want 130-150USD for a new one; instead of discounting the console, they'll offer a bundle with games I don't want for the same price. And then there's Craigslist, where between 60 and 150USD will get you a wide array of different bundles, but few, if any people are offering with the games I want. Discussion Questions: 1. How is the reliability of PS2 hardware? Should I feel safe buying a used one (if it works when he shows it to me, will it likely work three years on?) 2. Is there any place which tends to be cheaper? I thought for a while they were selling PS2s at 100USD new, but I guess it was a temporary loss-leader. 3. Why are so many people unloading PS2s on Craigslist owners of wrestling-themed games? 4. Is there any advantage to the thick or thin model? I thought there was something about being able to install a hard disc, but then most games didn't exploit it.