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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.

  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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