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PlayStation 2 Linux Kit Reduced To $99
SyniK writes "After buying a PS2 Network Adapter 2 days ago and trying some unofficial media players, turns out I'll be getting a second adapter because the PlayStation 2 Linux kit is now $99 - half of its former price. The kits, which include an internal 40 GB hard drive, a Network Adapter, a monitor cable, a USB keyboard and Linux on 2 DVD-ROMs, are now 'slightly limited edition' as they will not be replenished in the future."
Maybe they could just sell the software and some enterprising hacker could put together the rest of the (necessary) parts?
I wonder if Sony would mind enough not to DMCA them into oblivion?
"I assumed blithely that there were no elves out there in the darkness"
Does playstation-linux offer a real desktop solution, or is it simply a fun hobbiest toy? And secondly do the graphics chips actually recieve full support while booted under linux, thus is PC gaming (ignoring the obvious ARCH difference) even possible? All that aside I wouldnt mind burning $99 on such a kit- sounds like a lot of fun, but I want some peace of mind that after I'm bored hacking I can turn it into a media station or something of some practical use.
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It comes with a USB mouse that connects to the keyboard also.
I'm the sucker who bought it for $200 when i came out a long time ago.
It's pretty cool, but the Ps2 only has 32MB ram so it sucks as a desktop. You could use it to check your emails on tv, but you would have to swap the video cable and the memory card (which acts as a boot disk) to play a game on it.
I honestly haven't touched it since i got it, it provided a week of entertainment.
I suppose I'm just biased because the Net Yaroze (Playstation 1 hobbyist kit) was $800 and you had to sign your life, first born child, and all code you wrote to Sony to get your hands on it. For $99 you get the hardware and some crippled access to the real DVD drive (use a USB one instead...) -- Seems like a good exchange to me.
-Tom