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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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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.
ortega wrote:
> one other thing. u respect me?! thats the first time anyone has
> ever said that.
Yeah, apart from when you write something like you did earlier.
And I wasn't talking about your vocab.
> one other thing. u respect me?! thats the first time anyone has
> ever said that.
Yeah, apart from when you write something like you did earlier.
And I wasn't talking about your vocab.
one other thing. u respect me?! thats the first time anyone has ever said that.
Ant wrote:
> ortega wrote:
> i swear this is the third time u have copied
> this b******t
Oh, so it's b******t, is it??
I respect you
> ortega, but perhaps you could think of something more innovative to
> say. Perhaps a few words that actually MEAN something.
The only
> other place I've posted this is the PS2 Forum.
i dont care what u think of my vocab. this is the way i speak and i aint changing for u or anyone.
> ortega wrote:
> i swear this is the third time u have copied
> this b******t
Oh, so it's b******t, is it??
I respect you
> ortega, but perhaps you could think of something more innovative to
> say. Perhaps a few words that actually MEAN something.
The only
> other place I've posted this is the PS2 Forum.
i dont care what u think of my vocab. this is the way i speak and i aint changing for u or anyone.
"I hope you stay, as we need more intellectual people on this site."
Yeah, it's usually the stupid ones that stick around... hey Ant? :0D
Yeah, it's usually the stupid ones that stick around... hey Ant? :0D
Ant wrote:
> Anyway, Pseudo, you seem like a good writer. Most newbies come on, win, and leave again. I hope you stay, as we need more intellectual people on this site. {:) <
No problem. I kind of like being in the crossfire at the moment; having you two gang up on me is actually rather fun, even if some of the arguments being passed are majorly inaccurate (on both sides).
> Anyway, Pseudo, you seem like a good writer. Most newbies come on, win, and leave again. I hope you stay, as we need more intellectual people on this site. {:) <
No problem. I kind of like being in the crossfire at the moment; having you two gang up on me is actually rather fun, even if some of the arguments being passed are majorly inaccurate (on both sides).
ssxpro wrote:
> Its about the atmosphere. For all I know, you could be a
clever guy, or you might just be a kid talking rubbish. If you`re all in the same room, there is no comparison to the detached feel of online gaming. <
Have you ever played Counter-Strike or any of the online games? I hardly find them detached.
>> That's the scary part. <<
> I agree. <
So, in other words, SR's positive review of Starfighter is meaningful, but the positive reviews of the Zelda games from every critic on the planet are all fraudulent?
>> Got me there again. I suppose that makes all the SNES games pretty sad and pathetic, huh? <<
> Sad, no. Pathetic, yes by todays standards. <
Man, you really are a zealot, aren't you? Graphically, I agree with you: the SNES isn't as powerful as the more current systems. But that has NOTHING to do with how good the games are.
> Its about the atmosphere. For all I know, you could be a
clever guy, or you might just be a kid talking rubbish. If you`re all in the same room, there is no comparison to the detached feel of online gaming. <
Have you ever played Counter-Strike or any of the online games? I hardly find them detached.
>> That's the scary part. <<
> I agree. <
So, in other words, SR's positive review of Starfighter is meaningful, but the positive reviews of the Zelda games from every critic on the planet are all fraudulent?
>> Got me there again. I suppose that makes all the SNES games pretty sad and pathetic, huh? <<
> Sad, no. Pathetic, yes by todays standards. <
Man, you really are a zealot, aren't you? Graphically, I agree with you: the SNES isn't as powerful as the more current systems. But that has NOTHING to do with how good the games are.
PseudoSavant wrote:
> ssxpro:
You know I was referring to Jar-Jar.
Ant:
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.
BTW, what was with calling me a 'newbie' in
> that previous posting??
I put a smiley face after it. A joke. newbie. {:)
{:) "ONCE YOU POP, YOU CAN'T STOP!!" CLASSIQUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't used my phrase for aaaaaggggeeesss!!!!
Anyway, Pseudo, you seem like a good writer. Most newbies come on, win, and leave again.
I hope you stay, as we need more intellectual people on this site. {:)
> ssxpro:
You know I was referring to Jar-Jar.
Ant:
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.
BTW, what was with calling me a 'newbie' in
> that previous posting??
I put a smiley face after it. A joke. newbie. {:)
{:) "ONCE YOU POP, YOU CAN'T STOP!!" CLASSIQUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't used my phrase for aaaaaggggeeesss!!!!
Anyway, Pseudo, you seem like a good writer. Most newbies come on, win, and leave again.
I hope you stay, as we need more intellectual people on this site. {:)
PseudoSavant wrote:
> ssxpro wrote:
> Why go online when you can have four people
> gathered
around a tv in one room? <
You got me there. Why
> would anyone prefer playing along with a dozen or more when they can
> play with four?
Its about the atmosphere. For all I know, you could be a clever guy, or you might just be a kid talking rubbish. If you`re all in the same room, there is no comparison to the detached feel of online gaming.
> I think its true. <
That's the scary
> part. I agree.
> But [Majora's Mask is] on an old console <
Got
> me there again. I suppose that makes all the SNES games pretty sad
> and pathetic, huh? Sad, no. Pathetic, yes by todays standards.
> ssxpro wrote:
> Why go online when you can have four people
> gathered
around a tv in one room? <
You got me there. Why
> would anyone prefer playing along with a dozen or more when they can
> play with four?
Its about the atmosphere. For all I know, you could be a clever guy, or you might just be a kid talking rubbish. If you`re all in the same room, there is no comparison to the detached feel of online gaming.
> I think its true. <
That's the scary
> part. I agree.
> But [Majora's Mask is] on an old console <
Got
> me there again. I suppose that makes all the SNES games pretty sad
> and pathetic, huh? Sad, no. Pathetic, yes by todays standards.
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