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Either way, I am sick to death of being messed around with release dates.
You either wait until it's done, then put it out on the given date, or you don't announce a maybe date and change it.
Knockout Kings 2001 is delayed YET AGAIN, now March 9th.
Well, I have had enough. Sony, you can insert your machine somewhere dark and sensitive.
My original went wrong on Friday, I was pi**ed off but they promised to come exchange it this Wednesday.
Great, so I can get a new one and wait for 2 weeks for Knockout Kings, April for GT3 and next year for MGS2?
I don't think so, I am a lot of things but not a mug.
I bought this machine because I thought it would rock.
Big time.
But, instead, I have had to get a replacement after 8 weeks because the initial batch were error laden so they could get them on the shelf. There is a lack of decent titles out there, and why the hell did I buy one in December, to have to wait 6-7 months for any decent titles to come out?
Hello? Sony? Any answers for me?
No, just a deafening disregard for those idiots who went out and bought one, thinking the good stuff would be around in Feb or so. Because you wouldnt release a £300 console with bog-standard games would you?
I don't care who is to blame, there are more titles available in the US and Japan (check Amazon to see which ones), yet we in the UK wait.
And wait.
And wait.
Developer/Sony, it doesn't matter. The only thing that does matter is that we are told "another few weeks/months", just play the old games until then.
I didnt buy my PS2 to play bloody Smackdown 2 on it, yet that is all that gets a showing, because most of the PS2 titles blow.
So thanks Sony for letting me down big time, you may replace my console quickly, but it shouldnt need replacing at all.
I feel that those that got a PS2 have been smacked in the face by a lack of titles and a LOT of problems with initial consoles being faulty.
The Third Place?
I never should have left the 2nd
Friday was the first day I'd actually turned the PS2 on. Popped Tekken Tag in, worked fine. After that it seemed to go downhill from there on in.
I'd be very much surprised *if* Zone Of The Enders makes the alleged 23rd March UK release.
We shall wait and see
-S
I too went out and got one being aware there were only a few decent games there.
But it's now March almost, and we're still drooling over April/May/2002 releases.
I dont see how this is right.
And I do play PS1 titles on it, but that isnt why I got one.
I've rented all the titles for PS2 from a massive video chain, and they've left me unimpressed.
When the good stuff does come out, I'll be happy. But to wait and wait and wait for ones already out in other territories really, really galls me.
Mine breaking at the weekend has made me just a little more hot under the collar, I thought "£300 and I'm replacing it already? Jesus...mind you, it's not as if I can't live without it for a while", plugged my PS1 in and carried on as before, playing the same titles as before.
Just feels wrong is all
There's nothing totally astounding, but there are some very good games available; I have 7 for my PS2, and many of my old PS1 games which I still play. Okay, PS2 may be a waste if you *only* play PS1 games, but that doesn't make them any less playable!
Still, as always, I suppose it depends on your personal preferences.
Personally, I knew that there were only about 4 launch games I'd want, but I bought the (pre-ordered) PS2 at launch anyway. I'm probably a bit more patient, and prepared to wait for the excellence that I know is coming.
Incidentally, if any PS2 owners are interested, there's an article devoted to release date slippage in the latest issue of the official PS2 mag.
What games are out that are worth £300?
TTT? A shinier sequel to an ok game.
Timesplitters? A shoot-em up with one of the most awkward control systems ever.
Kessen? Easy, stupidly easy strategy game with no strategy
SSX - Ok, this one does rock
DOA2 - Bouncy norks do not £40 justify
Wetrix - Dont even get me started
NFL/NHL/NBA - These are all just shinier versions of already available games. Nice, granted, but just polished.
I don't mean to rubbish the PS2, I've got one so I'm not just ranting.
But I really and truly just feel so pi**ed off with this whole thing. A machine that dies, no decent games to speak of and months of waiting for the big ones.
Not good enough for me, why did I spend £300?
No idea.
Either way, I am sick to death of being messed around with release dates.
You either wait until it's done, then put it out on the given date, or you don't announce a maybe date and change it.
Knockout Kings 2001 is delayed YET AGAIN, now March 9th.
Well, I have had enough. Sony, you can insert your machine somewhere dark and sensitive.
My original went wrong on Friday, I was pi**ed off but they promised to come exchange it this Wednesday.
Great, so I can get a new one and wait for 2 weeks for Knockout Kings, April for GT3 and next year for MGS2?
I don't think so, I am a lot of things but not a mug.
I bought this machine because I thought it would rock.
Big time.
But, instead, I have had to get a replacement after 8 weeks because the initial batch were error laden so they could get them on the shelf. There is a lack of decent titles out there, and why the hell did I buy one in December, to have to wait 6-7 months for any decent titles to come out?
Hello? Sony? Any answers for me?
No, just a deafening disregard for those idiots who went out and bought one, thinking the good stuff would be around in Feb or so. Because you wouldnt release a £300 console with bog-standard games would you?
I don't care who is to blame, there are more titles available in the US and Japan (check Amazon to see which ones), yet we in the UK wait.
And wait.
And wait.
Developer/Sony, it doesn't matter. The only thing that does matter is that we are told "another few weeks/months", just play the old games until then.
I didnt buy my PS2 to play bloody Smackdown 2 on it, yet that is all that gets a showing, because most of the PS2 titles blow.
So thanks Sony for letting me down big time, you may replace my console quickly, but it shouldnt need replacing at all.
I feel that those that got a PS2 have been smacked in the face by a lack of titles and a LOT of problems with initial consoles being faulty.
The Third Place?
I never should have left the 2nd