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Yes old timers, it's what you've been waiting for.... Oh hang on.... IT'S WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR ....
it's the PS2 thread for people who really should know better, people who have (or should have) kids, a mortgage, and slowing reflexes. People who tasted the pure joy of a Spangle. Yes it's the PS2 30+ forum. That's age not IQ, by the way.
Right I know that includes Wookiee, nh and myself. Anyone else?
The aim of this thread? Er, discussing and cussing your experiences as an 'old' PS2 owner. Are we discriminated against? Or are we the subject of positive discrimination? Or do you feel you're being treated exactly the same as you were 5 years (or even 10 years) ago? How do you feel about being an 'older' gamer? According to a recent survey (which I'm taking with a large pinch of salt), apparently the 25-35 age bracket is the dominant demographic in gaming at the moment. If that is true, I'm sure it's just that there is more disposable income in that group for multiple platforms, and a considerable software library. Plus presumably parents with small kids will also play on the console. And maybe those with large kids as well (hey, I'm not weightist).
One experience I had recently was that I was staying at my mother in law's (no, this isn't going to be a pre political correctness joke), while my wife was finishing off her dissertation. I was keeping myself occupied on the PS2, and my mother in law showed some disbelief that I was 'wasting my time' on playing games. Then she saw Tony Hawk's 3, and was astounded by what she saw. OK, she didn't suddenly become an overnight games player, but she had a lot of questions about how the game would have been put together, particularly the animation and graphics. I don't know if she thought everyone was still playing Pac Man or something, but she really had no idea that games are reaching a mature state, in presentation at least. Also with her making part of her living out of being an artist, I think she felt she had really dropped the ball, and was out of touch with what technology can bring to the artistic process. Since then she's been a lot more open minded, and also started to use computer based art packages. It's strange to think that in some small way, the PS2 changed her outlook in life, even without actually using it!
Anyway, that's a starter. If your under 30, let us know what you think of us oldies, and if you think you'll still be gaming into your 30s.
it's the PS2 thread for people who really should know better, people who have (or should have) kids, a mortgage, and slowing reflexes. People who tasted the pure joy of a Spangle. Yes it's the PS2 30+ forum. That's age not IQ, by the way.
Right I know that includes Wookiee, nh and myself. Anyone else?
The aim of this thread? Er, discussing and cussing your experiences as an 'old' PS2 owner. Are we discriminated against? Or are we the subject of positive discrimination? Or do you feel you're being treated exactly the same as you were 5 years (or even 10 years) ago? How do you feel about being an 'older' gamer? According to a recent survey (which I'm taking with a large pinch of salt), apparently the 25-35 age bracket is the dominant demographic in gaming at the moment. If that is true, I'm sure it's just that there is more disposable income in that group for multiple platforms, and a considerable software library. Plus presumably parents with small kids will also play on the console. And maybe those with large kids as well (hey, I'm not weightist).
One experience I had recently was that I was staying at my mother in law's (no, this isn't going to be a pre political correctness joke), while my wife was finishing off her dissertation. I was keeping myself occupied on the PS2, and my mother in law showed some disbelief that I was 'wasting my time' on playing games. Then she saw Tony Hawk's 3, and was astounded by what she saw. OK, she didn't suddenly become an overnight games player, but she had a lot of questions about how the game would have been put together, particularly the animation and graphics. I don't know if she thought everyone was still playing Pac Man or something, but she really had no idea that games are reaching a mature state, in presentation at least. Also with her making part of her living out of being an artist, I think she felt she had really dropped the ball, and was out of touch with what technology can bring to the artistic process. Since then she's been a lot more open minded, and also started to use computer based art packages. It's strange to think that in some small way, the PS2 changed her outlook in life, even without actually using it!
Anyway, that's a starter. If your under 30, let us know what you think of us oldies, and if you think you'll still be gaming into your 30s.
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reynolds123 wrote:
> my nana is sixty and she has a ps2 she is pretty good
what games does she like?
> my nana is sixty and she has a ps2 she is pretty good
what games does she like?
my nana is sixty and she has a ps2 she is pretty good
> Of course it is - the joypad is welded onto one side and the light gun
> the other side - made a bit of a mess of the plastic mind and its a
> bit hard swinging the whole frame to point the gun, but at least I
> dont drop it anymore !
lol
> the other side - made a bit of a mess of the plastic mind and its a
> bit hard swinging the whole frame to point the gun, but at least I
> dont drop it anymore !
lol
nh wrote:
> Bluegoblin wrote:
>
> is it possible to use a zimmer frame and play on my PS2 at the same
> time? if so can i have some tips for when i'm old :P
>
> Of course it is - the joypad is welded onto one side and the light gun
> the other side - made a bit of a mess of the plastic mind and its a
> bit hard swinging the whole frame to point the gun, but at least I
> dont drop it anymore !
wow they can do alsorts theses days
> Bluegoblin wrote:
>
> is it possible to use a zimmer frame and play on my PS2 at the same
> time? if so can i have some tips for when i'm old :P
>
> Of course it is - the joypad is welded onto one side and the light gun
> the other side - made a bit of a mess of the plastic mind and its a
> bit hard swinging the whole frame to point the gun, but at least I
> dont drop it anymore !
wow they can do alsorts theses days
Bluegoblin wrote:
> is it possible to use a zimmer frame and play on my PS2 at the same
> time? if so can i have some tips for when i'm old :P
Of course it is - the joypad is welded onto one side and the light gun the other side - made a bit of a mess of the plastic mind and its a bit hard swinging the whole frame to point the gun, but at least I dont drop it anymore !
> is it possible to use a zimmer frame and play on my PS2 at the same
> time? if so can i have some tips for when i'm old :P
Of course it is - the joypad is welded onto one side and the light gun the other side - made a bit of a mess of the plastic mind and its a bit hard swinging the whole frame to point the gun, but at least I dont drop it anymore !
>
> Hey - dont worry, I'm having some new ones put in next week so I'll be
> anble to ditch this old zimmer frame and show these younguns a thing
> or two
is it possible to use a zimmer frame and play on my PS2 at the same time? if so can i have some tips for when i'm old :P
> Hey - dont worry, I'm having some new ones put in next week so I'll be
> anble to ditch this old zimmer frame and show these younguns a thing
> or two
is it possible to use a zimmer frame and play on my PS2 at the same time? if so can i have some tips for when i'm old :P
devo wrote:
>
> So that's a sum total of 4 people in the 30+ group so far. We could
> set up a relay team, if it wasn't for the knee problems.
Hey - dont worry, I'm having some new ones put in next week so I'll be anble to ditch this old zimmer frame and show these younguns a thing or two
>
> So that's a sum total of 4 people in the 30+ group so far. We could
> set up a relay team, if it wasn't for the knee problems.
Hey - dont worry, I'm having some new ones put in next week so I'll be anble to ditch this old zimmer frame and show these younguns a thing or two
devo wrote:
> I think I hear god B&Q approaching, and he's got some curtains
> rails. You're for it now!
challenge god to a game of tekken and shout loser in his ear when you thrase him
> I think I hear god B&Q approaching, and he's got some curtains
> rails. You're for it now!
challenge god to a game of tekken and shout loser in his ear when you thrase him
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