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can anyone tell me has ps2 got onboard memory
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Babylonian wrote:
> I believe that all consoles *should* come with...
>...and one "free" game.
The thing about including a game as part of the package is that some customers won't want that particular game, as they would prefer to get a different game with the product, so they say, "I wish the console came without a game, so I could use the money I save, on the game of my choice."
So they choose to go with this option.
Personally I think they should come with a games, but once it's available off the shelf I'm sure various retailers will put together some better packages.
> I believe that all consoles *should* come with...
>...and one "free" game.
The thing about including a game as part of the package is that some customers won't want that particular game, as they would prefer to get a different game with the product, so they say, "I wish the console came without a game, so I could use the money I save, on the game of my choice."
So they choose to go with this option.
Personally I think they should come with a games, but once it's available off the shelf I'm sure various retailers will put together some better packages.
I believe that all consoles *should* come with one memory card, one controller, SCART *and* RF cables, a demo disc, and one "free" game. Those are, as I see it, the basic, bare essentials that you need to actually use the machine straight away, without buying anything else.
Two controllers would be great.
But they don't, and possibly never will. C'est la vie, as they say... sometimes.
Two controllers would be great.
But they don't, and possibly never will. C'est la vie, as they say... sometimes.
I think it's an overlooked con that the PS2 (and DC and PS1) don't come with a memory card. You can't possibly play any games in the way they were intended without one (except Millionaire and that's pretty awful anyway!).
The absolute minimum outlay for a functioning PS2 is £199 + £40 (game) + £28.00 (memory) which equals £267. No wonder my wife thinks I'm mad to have ordered one!!
Grrrrr
The absolute minimum outlay for a functioning PS2 is £199 + £40 (game) + £28.00 (memory) which equals £267. No wonder my wife thinks I'm mad to have ordered one!!
Grrrrr
Apologies, I overlooked the monitor question.
'Out of the box', you won't be able to run the PS2 on a computer monitor. At the moment, I'm unaware of any cables or connections that will allow you to do so, but it's probably only a matter of time before someone comes out with a gadget that lets you plug in a monitor.
Having said that, I did used to run my PlayStation on an old Philips CM8833 Mk.II monitor left over from my Amiga days. However, that connection was made using the PlayStation RF modulator and a few phono leads. I'm sure the same could be done with PS2, as the connectors are the same. But if you're talking about a proper RGB connection, exactly like a PC, then at the moment, you won't be able to.
Different sized memory cards - as far as I am aware, only the PS1 has different sizes available. The official PS1 card is only one megabyte; several third-party companies have made larger capacity cards which contain several 'pages' of memory. Basically, these fool the PlayStation into thinking that a new card has been inserted.
At the moment, the only PS2 memory cards I know of are the official ones - which have eight times the capacity of the PS1 cards. I'm sure there will be third-party cards, though.
When you buy a memory card, make sure you buy the PS2 version! PS1 cards will work on PS2, but *only* for loading/saving PS1 games. A PS2 game will *not* save on a PS1 memory card!
(The source of this info is the Official UK PlayStation Magazine. While it is highly likely to be correct, i take no responsibility if it isn't!)
With regard to third-party memory cards... I've read various reports of problems with higher-capacity cards on PS1, so I have always steered clear of them. I also tend to stick to the official Sony cards, as my experiences with third-party cards have been much less than satisfactory. You may want to keep this in mind when buying memory cards - or any other peripherals - for your PS2. Third-party products may be cheaper, but at the end of the day, I believe that you get what you pay for.
'Out of the box', you won't be able to run the PS2 on a computer monitor. At the moment, I'm unaware of any cables or connections that will allow you to do so, but it's probably only a matter of time before someone comes out with a gadget that lets you plug in a monitor.
Having said that, I did used to run my PlayStation on an old Philips CM8833 Mk.II monitor left over from my Amiga days. However, that connection was made using the PlayStation RF modulator and a few phono leads. I'm sure the same could be done with PS2, as the connectors are the same. But if you're talking about a proper RGB connection, exactly like a PC, then at the moment, you won't be able to.
Different sized memory cards - as far as I am aware, only the PS1 has different sizes available. The official PS1 card is only one megabyte; several third-party companies have made larger capacity cards which contain several 'pages' of memory. Basically, these fool the PlayStation into thinking that a new card has been inserted.
At the moment, the only PS2 memory cards I know of are the official ones - which have eight times the capacity of the PS1 cards. I'm sure there will be third-party cards, though.
When you buy a memory card, make sure you buy the PS2 version! PS1 cards will work on PS2, but *only* for loading/saving PS1 games. A PS2 game will *not* save on a PS1 memory card!
(The source of this info is the Official UK PlayStation Magazine. While it is highly likely to be correct, i take no responsibility if it isn't!)
With regard to third-party memory cards... I've read various reports of problems with higher-capacity cards on PS1, so I have always steered clear of them. I also tend to stick to the official Sony cards, as my experiences with third-party cards have been much less than satisfactory. You may want to keep this in mind when buying memory cards - or any other peripherals - for your PS2. Third-party products may be cheaper, but at the end of the day, I believe that you get what you pay for.
Well I'm the first to admit I'm no tech genious, but I do have a life beyond games consoles and PC's. So no offence taken. I am very grateful for your help and advice, to which I will take, so thanks again .
You did not mention the question about veiwing on the PC moniter ?? and if not I take it that scart cables are the way to go for the TV.
About those memory cards ,I had noticed that there are differnt memory sizes, what would you recomend ??
Any more advice on PS2 hardware,Games, anything would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks
You did not mention the question about veiwing on the PC moniter ?? and if not I take it that scart cables are the way to go for the TV.
About those memory cards ,I had noticed that there are differnt memory sizes, what would you recomend ??
Any more advice on PS2 hardware,Games, anything would be gratefully accepted.
Thanks
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