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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. car mod by prankfurter · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The new PS2 would be ideal for modding a car. its small and it runs off of dc (the transformer is external..) :-)

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  3. 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.

  4. iPod of games consoles? by SimianOverlord · · Score: 3, Funny

    So the Playstation 2 will only be bought by faux-scruffy posers?

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  5. 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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  6. Does size really matter? by llevity · · Score: 3, Interesting
    The new PS2's biggest feature appears to be its size. Okay, it's smaller. So what? It's not portable. I'm not going to carry it around in my pocket with 15' of A/V cables and power cords trailing behind me in case I happen to end up somewhere with a TV to hook it up to. The only reasonable thing I've seen so far is that it'd be ideal to install in your car, if that's your thing.

    By the same token, lots of people had a problem with the Xbox because of its size. Why?

    We're not talking Univac sized room filling machines. Stick the sucker on a shelf, or next to your TV on the floor, and forget about it. Why does anyone care about size?

    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. Considering aesthetic design seems to be so important to someone, that'll never happen though.

  7. Re:But alas by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    Actually, it does run Linux. A hard drive is not required to use the PS2 Linux Kit because the kernel (or any other executable you install) is loaded from the memory card. There are at least two projects on playstation2-linux.com that include tutorials on how to boot via NFS root.

    A friend of mine has already used the Linux Kit to boot homebrew software stored on the memory card.

  8. Finally! by pat_trick · · Score: 4, Funny

    I waited for her to drop in price, and now that she's lost a few pounds and has a slimmer profile, I can see myself spending the money to buy her. ...no, I'm talking about the new PStwo you sicko.