To keep or not to keep a PS2?!? That is the question!

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Owning a PS3 makes having a PS2 seem almost silly...AT FIRST....then you have to realize "Wait a minute, some games won't work on a PS3 80GB model!"

This is true, but however, when Sony is always at work on fixing the errors and glitches per game from the PS2 and PS1 library, in each upcoming update via free downloadable patches. What is one to do?

Unless you own a 60GB PS3 Model, then you don't have to worry about jack squat when it comes to playing a PS2 or PS1 game.

So the following listed below, is for mostly 60 and 80GB models that have the backwards compatiblity

The upper advantage to a PS3 over an actual PS2? Smoothing out graphics on 2D fighters, fixing the resolution, and having the alternative HDMI signal for those lucky enough. (Trust me, seeing a 2D fighter in an HDMI signal is gorgeous, as long as you put the graphics to SMOOTH via the options when you press the PS button in the middle). Your disc never get scratched or anything, because the PS3's Tray handles your disc like it was a king with no hassle at all. A Big fat harddrive that handles everything for you when it comes to saves, you can even make multiple "Virtual" memory cards on the Harddrive, that you name yourself, so you can remember which is which..so that the PS2/PS1 game thinks there's a real memory card inside, when in reality, there isn't. Wireless controller that charges very quickly and feels so lite weight. No messy add-ons needed, like harddrive or network adapter, since it has those built in and you can even download for free, the original PS2 harddrive program, so that the PS3 can fool PS2 games that utilize this feature, to think there is a PS2 Harddrive inside. Way to go on that one Sony.

Disadvantage? No rumble feature in the controller (Not yet until next spring with another controller they will release), can't use Guitars from Guitar Hero (Unless you hunt down a device that will allow you to do so, but I haven't heard any USB to PS2 controller convertors that are successful). Not having the cool feature of swapping disc on your favorite FF game from PS1...just a simple "Eject" and switch. Your memory cards from PS2 and PS1 can be transferred if you want to have your cool game saves, but you need to find the silly memory card transfer kit ($15 value), yet once they are, your memory cards are useless and everything will be snug and cozy on the PS3's Harddrive. Which brings back to the point, you just wasted $15 on a ONE time transfer only...you could have just easily borrowed this device from a friend for 1 hour.

Misc notes:

For those of you whom remember the video showing Final Fantasy X being compared PS2 Vs. PS3.

That has REALLY changed since recent updates. If you were to compare the two right now...which I have...you will see the PS3 has fixed the brightness and resolutions drastically, compared to that original video shown back from last year. I will say, from my 27' inch HDTV Samsung, both games running in 480p (Since the PS2 only handles Component cable in that signal). The PS3 made FF10 look brighter, crisper, and smoother when I put it on "Smooth" and "full screen" effect on the PS3.


So after my studies, what is one to do? Should I keep the PS2 or no?
 
The collector in me says keep it. I still own my original PS1, not to mention all my other consoles that have come and gone. But if the compatibility for the games that you want to play is there? Then I say sell it and use the money towards more games. Heck maybe even some more PS2 games.
 
So many PS2s have been made that I doubt they will be collector's item unless they are limited edition models.

That being said, I would still keep mine. You never know when some weird incompability issue is going to pop up. I'd keep around a PS2 just in case.
 
Not necessarily as a collectors item but more of having one of each console. At least that's how I collect.

But like you said PS2's are abundant so he would be able to get another one fairly easily if he wanted it back.
 
The collector in me would also say keep it. I still get wide eye responses when I tell friends that I have this or that after so many years.

From a practicality standpoint, I never believe it when a company says the words "backwards compatibility." Because I for one love obscure games. Ones that many people don't know about and likely have never played. And these gems are always the ones left by the wayside. Some of my PSX games, because of this, will not play in my PS2. I either get sound and no video, or nothing at all. I don't even get a "disk read error" signal. I say just box up your PS2 if it's taking up room, and break it out every time you have a PS2 or PSX game that simply refuses to play in the PS3.
 
If your PS3 will end up playing the games it can't right now...get rid of the PS2. Get some store credit and pick up a game or two. Then again, if they're offering nothing for it, keep it.
 
I think you should keep one of each system you buy. That is my idea. lol ( I do not end up following my own idea always though..though I usually like to keep all Nintendo systems...but right now i have a ps1 and a ps2)
 
You should probably keep it. Even if you didn't need it at all, GS probably won't give you jack squat for it, so it'll be better just to keep it for collecting sake.
 
If you sometimes use a "GAME SHARK" for your PS2,keep it.The "GAME SHARK" for the "PS2" won't work on the "PS3".Plus,as I understand it,they no longer make them.


Take care,
MR.KAZ
 
MR.KAZ said:
If you sometimes use a "GAME SHARK" for your PS2,keep it.The "GAME SHARK" for the "PS2" won't work on the "PS3".Plus,as I understand it,they no longer make them.


Take care,
MR.KAZ
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You can't discuss illegal things here.

Plus, Gamesharks suck, Action Replay is where it's at.[/irony]
 
Homicidal Cherry53 said:
Gameshark is for backing up saves now. It's nothing illegal, nor does it alter code, in games, like older Gamesharks did.
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Isn't backing up saves still illegal?
 
Homicidal Cherry53 said:
Gameshark is for backing up saves now. It's nothing illegal, nor does it alter code, in games, like older Gamesharks did.
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Where does it let you back up the save to? The Gameshark? If that's the case then you could have just picked up an extra memory card. It does the same thing. There must be some other reason to get a Gameshark besides backing up saves.
 
CreepinDeth said:
Where does it let you back up the save to? The Gameshark? If that's the case then you could have just picked up an extra memory card. It does the same thing. There must be some other reason to get a Gameshark besides backing up saves.
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Idk, to be honest. I haven't had a Gameshark in 10 years. :lol

All I know is ever since MadCatz took them over, Gamesharks have been used for backing up saves, in some way. I don't really know much beyond that.
 
how about you all stop using cheating devices and play your games the real way. i finally realized how fhq really got all of those stars in super mario galaxy.
 
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