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Redesigned PlayStation 2 Console Preview

Posted by Zonk on from the shiny-tiny-playstation dept.

Anonymous Gamer writes "GameSpot has a new hands-on preview of Sony's redesigned PlayStation 2 system. It's one-fourth the size of the old PS2 and only weighs two pounds. It looks like Sony's new system will be the iPod of game consoles this holiday season."

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  1. Is it portable? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful
    "It looks like Sony's new system will be the iPod of game consoles this holiday season."

    Is it portable?

    No?

    Then how the fuck is it going to be the "ipod of game consoles?"

    What a stupid comparison.

    1. Re:Is it portable? by cttforsale · · Score: 2, Insightful

      I think they are calling it "the cool looking must have tech toy despite the value proposition it offers"

  2. What is the ipod comment for? by (SM)+Spacemonkey · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Are you saying its going to sell the most? Or its the smallest of the three consoles? Or the best design? Or the one everyone thinks cool?

    The ipod comment seems a little redundant.

  3. My thoughts.. by McKinney83 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    If you don't already have a ps2, this is worth looking into.

    The only reason I could see someone who already has a ps2 getting this new one would be if theirs was first generation and dying. The new size is sweet and I don't think the no hdd thing will be a huge issue, plus you can't go wrong with the built in IR (for the dvd remote).

    The other difference is the top-loader. It's a great idea, and now people don't have to worry about their drives breaking (as often, at least) but for people who value vertical room more than horizontal (tv stands, etc.) it may be more of a hassle.

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    1. Re:My thoughts.. by KDR_11k · · Score: 2, Insightful

      Any word on the reliability compared to a standard model? And did Sony only mean HDD games with "some games might not run on this new version" or does that include more games?

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  4. Just buy a used ps2 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

    As this one isnt compatible with HDLoader.

  5. Re:Does size really matter? by Drakonite · · Score: 2, Insightful
    "By the same token, lots of people had a problem with the Xbox because of its size. Why?

    "Personally, I'd love to see them all come in a standard size. If they were the same dimensions of a DVD player, or VCR, I could stack them all on top of each other."

    I think you answered your own question. The size of the xbox sucks because it takes up too much room and doesn't fit where most other things will.

    Maybe I'm just more special than you are, but I see having components small enough so I can actually fit them in the relatively small space I can spare for them as a GoodThing(TM). An xbox is too wide for me to "Stick the sucker on a shelf" on my entertainment center, and I take too much care of my stuff to put it "next to your TV on the floor, and forget about it." where it's going to get kicked around and stepped on.

    Not trying to be argumentitive, but you did ask ;)

    I do agree the smaller PS2 isn't a big deal though... Sure, I wouldn't mind having one, but it's nothing special.

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