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X-server for PS2

Posted by michael on from the don't-ask-why---ask-why-not dept.

PineGreen writes: "Alllinuxdevices.com has a story today about Metrolink porting their Micro-X server to Playstation2. Sony still refuses to sell their Linux kit outside Japan, and the Blockman Trading version works on PSOne only. Now, when will I have an excuse to buy a PS2?"

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  1. Re:Er, no you can't. by mosch · · Score: 1, Offtopic
    things you listed -- $447
    • Athlon 1.3Ghz w/mobo -- $192
    • 512 megs of DDR -- $82
    • 40 Gig hd -- $95
    • Geforce 2 MX -- $78
    things you didn't -- $240
    • Case + power supply -- $35
    • Firewire port -- $20
    • Keyboard -- $40
    • Mouse -- $40
    • Gamepads -- $40
    • Sound card -- $35
    • upgrade to include TV output on video, seeing as you neglected to include the cost of a monitor, or a KVM -- $30
    Total : $687

    But wait... a playstation 2 lets 2 people play games against each other no problem. PC games all seem to require multiple computers for that too... so let's assume you only have one friend, and we'll double it.

    Total Cost : $1374

    but wait... now we need two NICs and a crossover cable.

    Total Cost : $1424

    Shit, you got a second friend. He wants to play too. Now you need 3 patch cables, another NIC, a hub and another machine.

    Total Cost: $2241

    So for $2241, you have a multiplayer gaming system that rivals... a $400 ps2 based setup. except it's a pain in the ass to setup, takes a ton of space, uses about 850 watts more power, and isn't as much fun as having your friends all huddled around one TV.