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My launch PS2 just stopped reading discs. I'll grab a slim for sure. Thanks for the heads up.

Originally Posted by JP73 They haven't. A few weeks ago the slim was 49.99 and the original 39.99, down from 59.99 and 49.99 respectively. This just happened today cause I went to check on the PS2 prices yesterday and they were 49.99 and 59.99

Perhaps the store(s) around you didn't change the price until today. I know the price drop has been in effect since at least last week because that's when I checked both online and in store and managed to snag up a silver slim for $39.99.

Word to the wise though, if you're looking for a specific model number (i.e. for homebrew purposes, wanting the latest model number, etc.) and the GameStops around your area are anything like the one I went to, they don't have it on the outside of the box (nor the color for that matter). They didn't even have the serial number on the box, which according to the employee at the store I went to, they should have since a sticker is printed automatically by the system for them to affix to the box.

I recommend that if you want to see the system beforehand for model number/condition/color, if possible go in the morning when they open and have few if any customers.

So this is a permanent price drop and not a temporary sale? On the site, the higher prices appear with red lines through them, which made me wonder.

in stores as well? i may have to stop by!

I still have my original phat PS2 from 2001. Still works like a champ and reads everything. Probably because I had a modchip since 2002 and moved to HDLoader a few years after that. I don't even own any real PS2 games anymore.

they have been these prices for a few weeks, I check the price drops on their every couple days and remember seeing them at these prices for awhile. still waiting on another drop, or might grab one of the PUR coupons for $10 off used ps2 to sweeten the deal

I gave my nephew my ps2 and xbox1 and always regreted it. I kept my games a memory card just incase for when I bought my ps3. I may have to go pick this up just so I can play ssx3 and vice city.!

Anyone know if these qualify for when they have b2g2 free sales? I know the sign says "Any PS2 product". Not that I need 4 PS2s, but it would be a good way to get a free one after reselling the others.

is the ps2 b2g2 done now? it's not working online anymore?

Originally Posted by Jesus_S_Preston ... I already have a 90+game backlog.

Amateur. Don't worry, you'll catch up in no time if you hang around here.

oddly enough, I never owned a PS2 either. I had a strange childhood. My uncle first bought me the original xbox. a year later another uncle bought me a ps1 slim (i know weird). And then a year or two later when my parents were about to buy me a ps2 I threw up at gamestop 9 i was feeling sick) and then my dad got pissed and didn't buy anything. Maybe it's finally time to buy one?

I bought one at launch, and it died 8 months later when it wouldn't read any discs. Never bought another one, but might now to play Fire Pro and some of the old Wrestle Kingdom games.

Originally Posted by david12795 in stores as well? i may have to stop by!

Yes, it's actually been this price for at least a week, maybe longer.

Originally Posted by luettke10 They do improve the clarity in the picture but also bring out a bunch of jaggies. I would look around online and if they are around $5 then it would be worth it.

Ha, I just started using a component cable earlier this evening and immediately noticed the jaggies you mentioned. The picture is clearer, but the jaggies really got my attention. Glad to hear that it's not just me that noticed. I picked mine up on Amazon for just around $5 or $6. Also picked up a couple of storage cards for under $10.

BTW: The slim model is really small and fits nicely on my desk, connected to my monitor's component inputs and the speaker attached to the monitor. Quite happy with the setup.

It's not odd that a person hasn't owned a PS2(I have all 3) or PlayStation, for that matter. Just like it's not odd that not everyone has an Xbox(especially one of those hideous green and white ones!).

And. it's amazing how someone can post a good deal and others come along and say it's 'old news's, but haven't posted it!

Good deal, op!

My PS2 died so long ago, might pick it up and play some KOF XI.

Good deal OP. Gonna have to pick up a slim Friday. There's been a good bit of games I've wanted to play on PS2 but I haven't had one in about 7 years.

Originally Posted by The Linguist So this is a permanent price drop and not a temporary sale? On the site, the higher prices appear with red lines through them, which made me wonder.

They drop down to this price about once a year when their PS2 inventory gets too high. I remember it last year and by the time I decided to get one they price had gone back up, so if you want one, don't wait too long to get it.

I finally picked one up this time and since it's a used unit, I also paid the $8 to get their 2-year extended warranty.

While the older models may be more hackable, I'm glad I got the slim that has the internal power adapter (9001?) so it only has a slim power cable and video cable with no bricks.

Mine originally came with some generic non-Dualshock controller, but I took it in this afternoon and they had no problem swapping it for an actual Sony Dualshock 2 controller. I just need to find a game that uses the vibration effect so I can make sure the controller actually works correctly.

I only have a handful of PS2 games right now and have played a couple of them on my PS3, but I figured it's better to play them on a PS2 and spare the stress on my PS3.

BTW: This is also my first PS2. I had many consoles before the PS2 (Atari 400/800, Nintendo, Sega Genesis), but missed out on the Game Cube/Dreamcast/PS1/PS2/XBOX generations because that's when I was in college and graduate school (while working full-time), so I really didn't have time for games during that period of my life. Of course I did spend some time playing PC games...that was more than enough to consume what little free time I had that I saw no reason to buy a console system.

Tempting, I do miss my ps2 fatty from back in the day, I dropped that thing on cement so many times I couldnt figure out how it still worked when I finally sold it. At the very least it would be a nice replacement for my shitty old dvd player.

^Haven't heard of Atari 400/800.

Those new to PS2, if you like these kinds of games.... Nicktoons:Battle For Volcano Island(saw it on YouTube, bought it for cheap on eBay) is SOOOOOO much fun!!!!! Ridge Racer V and Wipeout Fusion are fun, too!