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Saesee: you don't *need* a vertical stand; yes, the PS2 works fine without one, but it provides a much wider base area, and makes the machine far more stable.
The horizontal stand is not necessary at all, but it does add a nice blue effect to the front of the machine. Probably the ultimate in pointless 'poseur' value.