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Well, I've had my PS2 for around 2 months now, and here's what I think so far.
Okay, the PS2 has had many problems. The launch on Japan buggered up, and sales aren't going that well in Japan.
The American release went relatively well, but lots of consoles had problems (Discs not being read, Drives not opening, games locking up etc), and many unhappy Americans had to take their console back, or get a refund.
The European launch was very poor. Firstly, it was £300, which means the Americans got it cheaper. Then, you had to pre-order a console, and this led to confusion, and a lot of unhappy people. Some pre-orders weren't filled for months, and some people who pre-ordered in March, got their's after people who pre-ordered in August-September time!
Another problem was that the lauch was delayed a few weeks.
Also, we suffered what the Americans suffered. Machines not working, DVDs playing green, etc.
And of course, there was the problem of poor launch games.
Many people weren't satisfied by the quality of titles Sony released with the PS2.
I got a PS2 in January, as me pre-order wasn't filled, I just went and bought one in the shops.
I got Tekken Tag Tournament and F1 World Championship 2000 with it.
The F1 game was good, but just another Formula 1 game really, but with spectacular graphics.
TTT on the other hand, was excellent! I am still addicted t it, and it's one of the best games I've ever played!!
I've now also got Smuggler's Run, which is a lot of fun and overall a great game, but it doesn't have the addiction factor TTT had.
SSX is also a brilliant game, surely the best Snowboarding title ever to be released!!
With lovely graphics, great gameplay and a lot of different options, this game deserves 10/10.
So okay, 3 games isn't enough. But wait! There's more!! TimeSplitters is an excellent shoot 'em up, and Dead Or Alive 2 is also a great game, just losing out to TTT in my opinion.
Yes, the PS2 has had it's problems. But now, with it readily available in shops, and sales starting to pick up, AND games like Gran Turismo 3, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Zone Of The Enders to come, I'm sure that the PS2 will not fail to impress.
So, if you have £300 to spare, go get a PS2 now, with the games that I have recommended, or any other games that take your fancy.
Also, buy some DVDs to play on the PS2's DVD, which is just as good as a £300 DVD Player!!
You could even buy some cheap PlayStation games, as the PS2 can play them as well!!
As a PS2 owner, I am always looking across the Internet for news and screenshots of the games coming to the PS2.
Most Dreamcast owners and to be-GameCube owners are saying that the worst thing about the PS2 was the lack of quality games.
A the moment, I'm content with playing Tekken Tag Tournament, Smuggler's Run and SSX, while also playing my lovely PSX games!!
But, the last few days, I've been hearing LOADS of great news about new PS2 games.
I've seen screenshots of the sequel to the excellent PSX title Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver, Soul Reaver 2. The shots look awesome, and this game is sure to be one of the PS2's finest.
Also, I've seen pics of Star Wars Starfighter, to be released this month I believe. The shots of this game are amazing, and it seems as though LucasArts have done a fine job with this one. Everything I've heard about this game is great, and I'm sure it won't disappoint.
The game I'm mostly looking forward to at the moment has to be Zone Of The Enders, made by the man behind Metal Gear Solid and MGS2, Hideo Kojima. This game is set to be the best Mech game ever, with superb graphics and gameplay to match!!
And of course, with this game comes a demo of all proportions....a demo of what's set to be the most spectacular game for years to come...a PLAYABLE demo of....METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY!!
MGS2 is set to amaze people around the World, from the tiny country of San Marino (I think! {:)) to all over Europe and the USA.
The shots of this game are jaw-dropping, and when you think of how brilliant Metal Gear Solid was, it makes your mouth water to think of how MGS2 plays, and what plot twists and suprises are set to come.
Now, just to get away from Kojima's masterpiece for the moment, there is of course the best driving game set to make it's presence felt on the PS2. I am of course talking about Gran Turismo 3. With SPLENDIFOROUS graphics, and superb gameplay, and nearly all the cars in the world, surely this game will not fail?!?!?!
The gripping Final Fantasy series is set to continue on PS2, which will also carry the PS2's success even further.
Also, Namco have 12 titles in line for the PS2, including Tekken 4 and SOUL CALIBER.
So with all these games to come, and many more including Theme Park, GTA 3D and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, I am looking forward to an brilliant future, playing on my PlayStation 2.
Thanks for reading, Ant.
Okay, the PS2 has had many problems. The launch on Japan buggered up, and sales aren't going that well in Japan.
The American release went relatively well, but lots of consoles had problems (Discs not being read, Drives not opening, games locking up etc), and many unhappy Americans had to take their console back, or get a refund.
The European launch was very poor. Firstly, it was £300, which means the Americans got it cheaper. Then, you had to pre-order a console, and this led to confusion, and a lot of unhappy people. Some pre-orders weren't filled for months, and some people who pre-ordered in March, got their's after people who pre-ordered in August-September time!
Another problem was that the lauch was delayed a few weeks.
Also, we suffered what the Americans suffered. Machines not working, DVDs playing green, etc.
And of course, there was the problem of poor launch games.
Many people weren't satisfied by the quality of titles Sony released with the PS2.
I got a PS2 in January, as me pre-order wasn't filled, I just went and bought one in the shops.
I got Tekken Tag Tournament and F1 World Championship 2000 with it.
The F1 game was good, but just another Formula 1 game really, but with spectacular graphics.
TTT on the other hand, was excellent! I am still addicted t it, and it's one of the best games I've ever played!!
I've now also got Smuggler's Run, which is a lot of fun and overall a great game, but it doesn't have the addiction factor TTT had.
SSX is also a brilliant game, surely the best Snowboarding title ever to be released!!
With lovely graphics, great gameplay and a lot of different options, this game deserves 10/10.
So okay, 3 games isn't enough. But wait! There's more!! TimeSplitters is an excellent shoot 'em up, and Dead Or Alive 2 is also a great game, just losing out to TTT in my opinion.
Yes, the PS2 has had it's problems. But now, with it readily available in shops, and sales starting to pick up, AND games like Gran Turismo 3, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Zone Of The Enders to come, I'm sure that the PS2 will not fail to impress.
So, if you have £300 to spare, go get a PS2 now, with the games that I have recommended, or any other games that take your fancy.
Also, buy some DVDs to play on the PS2's DVD, which is just as good as a £300 DVD Player!!
You could even buy some cheap PlayStation games, as the PS2 can play them as well!!
As a PS2 owner, I am always looking across the Internet for news and screenshots of the games coming to the PS2.
Most Dreamcast owners and to be-GameCube owners are saying that the worst thing about the PS2 was the lack of quality games.
A the moment, I'm content with playing Tekken Tag Tournament, Smuggler's Run and SSX, while also playing my lovely PSX games!!
But, the last few days, I've been hearing LOADS of great news about new PS2 games.
I've seen screenshots of the sequel to the excellent PSX title Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver, Soul Reaver 2. The shots look awesome, and this game is sure to be one of the PS2's finest.
Also, I've seen pics of Star Wars Starfighter, to be released this month I believe. The shots of this game are amazing, and it seems as though LucasArts have done a fine job with this one. Everything I've heard about this game is great, and I'm sure it won't disappoint.
The game I'm mostly looking forward to at the moment has to be Zone Of The Enders, made by the man behind Metal Gear Solid and MGS2, Hideo Kojima. This game is set to be the best Mech game ever, with superb graphics and gameplay to match!!
And of course, with this game comes a demo of all proportions....a demo of what's set to be the most spectacular game for years to come...a PLAYABLE demo of....METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY!!
MGS2 is set to amaze people around the World, from the tiny country of San Marino (I think! {:)) to all over Europe and the USA.
The shots of this game are jaw-dropping, and when you think of how brilliant Metal Gear Solid was, it makes your mouth water to think of how MGS2 plays, and what plot twists and suprises are set to come.
Now, just to get away from Kojima's masterpiece for the moment, there is of course the best driving game set to make it's presence felt on the PS2. I am of course talking about Gran Turismo 3. With SPLENDIFOROUS graphics, and superb gameplay, and nearly all the cars in the world, surely this game will not fail?!?!?!
The gripping Final Fantasy series is set to continue on PS2, which will also carry the PS2's success even further.
Also, Namco have 12 titles in line for the PS2, including Tekken 4 and SOUL CALIBER.
So with all these games to come, and many more including Theme Park, GTA 3D and Resident Evil: Code Veronica, I am looking forward to an brilliant future, playing on my PlayStation 2.
Thanks for reading, Ant.
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Psychodelic_Fish wrote:
> Ant wrote:
Yeah, but all I hear Ninty fans
> talking about is
> Zelda and PDark. All Dreamcast fans talk about is
> Shenmue and
> MSR.
It's the same for every console.
With Nintendo they have
> cartridges which are harder to write than discs
and dreamcast
> does have enough third party developers
whereas Sony do but there
> is still few good games
Ah, but there will be soon.
> Ant wrote:
Yeah, but all I hear Ninty fans
> talking about is
> Zelda and PDark. All Dreamcast fans talk about is
> Shenmue and
> MSR.
It's the same for every console.
With Nintendo they have
> cartridges which are harder to write than discs
and dreamcast
> does have enough third party developers
whereas Sony do but there
> is still few good games
Ah, but there will be soon.
Ant wrote:
Yeah, but all I hear Ninty fans
> talking about is Zelda and PDark. All Dreamcast fans talk about is
> Shenmue and MSR.
It's the same for every console.
With Nintendo they have cartridges which are harder to write than discs
and dreamcast does have enough third party developers
whereas Sony do but there is still few good games
Yeah, but all I hear Ninty fans
> talking about is Zelda and PDark. All Dreamcast fans talk about is
> Shenmue and MSR.
It's the same for every console.
With Nintendo they have cartridges which are harder to write than discs
and dreamcast does have enough third party developers
whereas Sony do but there is still few good games
its because your the only one that really stands up for the playstation.
ortega wrote:
> the reason i said it was because u just copied one of your old
> posts. thats why i said it. i'm sorry if i offended u. alot of
> timemust have been put in to that pice so respec goes out to u for
> that the first time.
No problem.
Sorry, I just got annoyed. It seemed that everyone was ganging up on me!!
{:)
> the reason i said it was because u just copied one of your old
> posts. thats why i said it. i'm sorry if i offended u. alot of
> timemust have been put in to that pice so respec goes out to u for
> that the first time.
No problem.
Sorry, I just got annoyed. It seemed that everyone was ganging up on me!!
{:)
Psychodelic_Fish wrote:
> Everytime i come on to special reserve, there are people listing the
> games that are coming out on the PS2 in the next, and i have noticed
> that they are always the same games e.g. MGS2, Z.O.E., GT3, GTA 3D,
> Final Fantasy 10 etc.
What about other games except these lets
> think about them, hmmm......
Thats right there isn't really any
> good ones and this is simply because of the black box
> itself.
There are many problems with the PS2 and one of these is
> that it is to hard to program, exactly the same fault which the Sega
> saturn had.
But with the PS2 its because of the DVD capabilities,
> and its not even good DVD player.
Other problems with the PS2
> include lack of good games (the only good games at the moment are
> TTT, Timesplitters and SSX) but this is also due to the hard to
> program for fault.
Another fault is that around 50% of the PS2's
> released in the UK messed up. The problems were the Machines stopped
> working, DVDs playing green, discs not being read, drives not
> opening, games locking up etc.
Another fault was that it was
> brought out costing £300 with no games so you would have to
> fork out another £35 - £40 on a game to play on it.
> Where as the Americans got it alot cheaper.
The last fault that i
> can think of is that there was only 175 000 PS2's released on the
> first day which was the vast minority of the demand for the
> "little" black box.
I've had ny PS2 since the ned of
> December and all i've played on it is TTT once every week and SSX.
>
What annoyed me about the PS2 is that i couldn't play my
> imported Final fantasy IX on it so i had to buy the British version
> which cost me another 35 quid, but it was worth it to see the
> improved graphics on the best game of all time.
I'm just waiting
> for Final Fantasy X and MGS2 to come seeing as though they are the
> only games that appeal to me at the moment on the PS2. I might get
> Z.O.E if i'm bored of FFIX but i doubt it.
If the production rate
> of games on the PS2 carries on the way it is i may resort to buying
> the Gamecube or X box. Come on Sony i have faith in you.
Yeah, but all I hear Ninty fans talking about is Zelda and PDark. All Dreamcast fans talk about is Shenmue and MSR.
It's the same for every console.
> Everytime i come on to special reserve, there are people listing the
> games that are coming out on the PS2 in the next, and i have noticed
> that they are always the same games e.g. MGS2, Z.O.E., GT3, GTA 3D,
> Final Fantasy 10 etc.
What about other games except these lets
> think about them, hmmm......
Thats right there isn't really any
> good ones and this is simply because of the black box
> itself.
There are many problems with the PS2 and one of these is
> that it is to hard to program, exactly the same fault which the Sega
> saturn had.
But with the PS2 its because of the DVD capabilities,
> and its not even good DVD player.
Other problems with the PS2
> include lack of good games (the only good games at the moment are
> TTT, Timesplitters and SSX) but this is also due to the hard to
> program for fault.
Another fault is that around 50% of the PS2's
> released in the UK messed up. The problems were the Machines stopped
> working, DVDs playing green, discs not being read, drives not
> opening, games locking up etc.
Another fault was that it was
> brought out costing £300 with no games so you would have to
> fork out another £35 - £40 on a game to play on it.
> Where as the Americans got it alot cheaper.
The last fault that i
> can think of is that there was only 175 000 PS2's released on the
> first day which was the vast minority of the demand for the
> "little" black box.
I've had ny PS2 since the ned of
> December and all i've played on it is TTT once every week and SSX.
>
What annoyed me about the PS2 is that i couldn't play my
> imported Final fantasy IX on it so i had to buy the British version
> which cost me another 35 quid, but it was worth it to see the
> improved graphics on the best game of all time.
I'm just waiting
> for Final Fantasy X and MGS2 to come seeing as though they are the
> only games that appeal to me at the moment on the PS2. I might get
> Z.O.E if i'm bored of FFIX but i doubt it.
If the production rate
> of games on the PS2 carries on the way it is i may resort to buying
> the Gamecube or X box. Come on Sony i have faith in you.
Yeah, but all I hear Ninty fans talking about is Zelda and PDark. All Dreamcast fans talk about is Shenmue and MSR.
It's the same for every console.
Everytime i come on to special reserve, there are people listing the games that are coming out on the PS2 in the next, and i have noticed that they are always the same games e.g. MGS2, Z.O.E., GT3, GTA 3D, Final Fantasy 10 etc.
What about other games except these lets think about them, hmmm......
Thats right there isn't really any good ones and this is simply because of the black box itself.
There are many problems with the PS2 and one of these is that it is to hard to program, exactly the same fault which the Sega saturn had.
But with the PS2 its because of the DVD capabilities, and its not even good DVD player.
Other problems with the PS2 include lack of good games (the only good games at the moment are TTT, Timesplitters and SSX) but this is also due to the hard to program for fault.
Another fault is that around 50% of the PS2's released in the UK messed up. The problems were the Machines stopped working, DVDs playing green, discs not being read, drives not opening, games locking up etc.
Another fault was that it was brought out costing £300 with no games so you would have to fork out another £35 - £40 on a game to play on it. Where as the Americans got it alot cheaper.
The last fault that i can think of is that there was only 175 000 PS2's released on the first day which was the vast minority of the demand for the "little" black box.
I've had ny PS2 since the ned of December and all i've played on it is TTT once every week and SSX.
What annoyed me about the PS2 is that i couldn't play my imported Final fantasy IX on it so i had to buy the British version which cost me another 35 quid, but it was worth it to see the improved graphics on the best game of all time.
I'm just waiting for Final Fantasy X and MGS2 to come seeing as though they are the only games that appeal to me at the moment on the PS2. I might get Z.O.E if i'm bored of FFIX but i doubt it.
If the production rate of games on the PS2 carries on the way it is i may resort to buying the Gamecube or X box. Come on Sony i have faith in you.
What about other games except these lets think about them, hmmm......
Thats right there isn't really any good ones and this is simply because of the black box itself.
There are many problems with the PS2 and one of these is that it is to hard to program, exactly the same fault which the Sega saturn had.
But with the PS2 its because of the DVD capabilities, and its not even good DVD player.
Other problems with the PS2 include lack of good games (the only good games at the moment are TTT, Timesplitters and SSX) but this is also due to the hard to program for fault.
Another fault is that around 50% of the PS2's released in the UK messed up. The problems were the Machines stopped working, DVDs playing green, discs not being read, drives not opening, games locking up etc.
Another fault was that it was brought out costing £300 with no games so you would have to fork out another £35 - £40 on a game to play on it. Where as the Americans got it alot cheaper.
The last fault that i can think of is that there was only 175 000 PS2's released on the first day which was the vast minority of the demand for the "little" black box.
I've had ny PS2 since the ned of December and all i've played on it is TTT once every week and SSX.
What annoyed me about the PS2 is that i couldn't play my imported Final fantasy IX on it so i had to buy the British version which cost me another 35 quid, but it was worth it to see the improved graphics on the best game of all time.
I'm just waiting for Final Fantasy X and MGS2 to come seeing as though they are the only games that appeal to me at the moment on the PS2. I might get Z.O.E if i'm bored of FFIX but i doubt it.
If the production rate of games on the PS2 carries on the way it is i may resort to buying the Gamecube or X box. Come on Sony i have faith in you.
It's our only hope...
If you
> liked him, that's good for you. I couldn't stand him. And though I
> didn't dislike Episode One per se, it didn't measure up to any of
> the previous three.
I rewatched Episode1 the other day... now that I reckoned I could get a 'real' post Jedi-hype opionion of the movie...
And I thought it was pretty good... although it does feel much more of an Episode in an series rather than a complete film in itself...
I think its going to be better viewed once the epsode 2 comes out?
It'll make a lot more sense... and be less 'bity' :)
> liked him, that's good for you. I couldn't stand him. And though I
> didn't dislike Episode One per se, it didn't measure up to any of
> the previous three.
I rewatched Episode1 the other day... now that I reckoned I could get a 'real' post Jedi-hype opionion of the movie...
And I thought it was pretty good... although it does feel much more of an Episode in an series rather than a complete film in itself...
I think its going to be better viewed once the epsode 2 comes out?
It'll make a lot more sense... and be less 'bity' :)
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