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Does the PS2 have a build in Dolby 5:1 decoder build in, which will make it work with a 5:1 speaker system that doesn't have one built in?

I need to know asap,

thanks in advance
res

thanks for the replies, except slik's :-P

The full decoder systems seem to be expensive, there is one at argos in the PS2 section but it's pants, only 65 watt and 200!! All the rest are nice but unfortunatly don't have a decoder, I know most games don't support it, Actually I think the only games i have that use 5:1 are MGS2, SSX:Tricky and FFX! I want it for DVDs though, as most of mine either have 5:1 or dolby surround sound stamped on the back and the quality must be far superior than what I've pieced together myself.

There's this killer 5:1 system from Sony though, 650watt, lovely speakers and a beauty of a sub, think 400 is pushing it though :-D

maybe get it for 300-350 but even then ;-)

It does not have a decoder built in, you have to buy a 5.1 decoder and speakers. If you are just using it with your PS2 then its not worth spending a lot on one as the majority of games ( if not all of them ) do not support 5.1 at this time. Some of the cut scenes in MGS2 are in 5.1 but that’s about it. You can get a 5.1 system for £150 from comet and dixons, I think its called 4Gamers or something like that. If you are planning on getting an Xbox then most of the games are in 5.1 so you may want to spend a bit more.

Theres a time and a place for this sort of thing... i.e if you want an answer post it in the PS2 forum NOW. :)

slik ~_~

I don't think so, but I don't actually have a ps2...

Does the PS2 have a build in Dolby 5:1 decoder build in, which will make it work with a 5:1 speaker system that doesn't have one built in?

I need to know asap,

thanks in advance
res