Tips For The PlayStation 2

I know that there are a lot of people that are excited about the current generation consoles.  For those not in the know, the current generation consoles as of now are as follows: Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and the Nintendo Wii.

There's nothing wrong with being excited about those videogame systems, but just because you may be excited about them, doesn't mean you should neglect the videogame consoles of the previous generation.  These systems include: Sony's PlayStation 2, Microsoft's Xbox, and Nintendo's Wii.  The fact is, there is still a lot of life left in the PlayStation 2.  Now, before I continue, I want to talk about your original PlayStation 2 which was released all the way back in the year 2001.

There's no denying it, that original PlayStation 2 is big, and it's bulky.  If it's still working, and you are okay with that, then that's perfectly fine.  Keep it, and continue to enjoy it.  For those that have a PlayStation 2 and are considering replacing their big, bulky machine, there is an answer for you.  That answer comes in the form of the new PS2 model, called the Slimline.  So right off the bat, that is my first PS2 tip.  The fact is that the Slimline is small, it's sleek, and it takes up a lot less space than its original model.  So, if you don't have one, go get one.  Best of all, they are really cheap in terms of cost.

The next thing I want to talk about is the value of purchasing used video games.  Let's face it, software titles, especially these days, can be really expensive.  That's where the value of purchasing used games really comes in.  Great thing is, it's not difficult to find used games at almost any local videogame retailer.  Some of the deals that you can find are actually pretty incredible.  Let me give you a couple of examples of some of the deals that I got when purchasing games used.

So, on a Wednesday morning, I decided to take a visit at my local Blockbuster.  Of course, I was looking for some PlayStation 2 games.  I ended up purchasing Grand Turismo 3, Onimusha 2, and Silent Hill 3 for a low price of only $15.  Yes, I actually purchased three PS2 games for only $15.  To do a sort of comparison, if you were to purchase three current generation software titles, that would cost you upwards of $150-$250.  Even after more than seven years since its release, I still use my PlayStation 2.

I hope the general tips within this article has made people realize that there is still plenty of enjoyment to be had with your PS2.