Comments on: Playstation 2 – still viable, still a great gift

By: Gargoyle

Gargoyle — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:07:45 +0000

Actually, new PS3s have zero backwards compatibility with PS2 games. I’m more likely to buy a slim PS2 to replace my barely-functioning phat PS2 than any next-gen system right now. I just started Disgaea, and I’ve got a handful of other great RPGs that I’ve never played.

I stay comfortably behind the curve . I’m looking forward to getting a next-gen system when I can afford a new TV, but that won’t happen on a grad student’s budget.

By: Gnome_Queen

Gnome_Queen — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:13:33 +0000

OMG PINK

By: Jared

Jared — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:34:16 +0000

Xbox Arcade 199 + GH World Tour for Xbox 360 complete: $189.99 from RedOctane.com = $388

$388 for a Xbox 360 Arcade package
$357.78 for PS2 package

Not a hard choice there. Plus with a 360 you get to play the whole Xbox original library.

I’m going to disagree where. While I think the PS2 might be a great “second hard” (ie used from a friend or a garage sale) I hardly think it is work ~$140.

When you could pony up 60 bucks more and have a next gen console.

Plus I read the Arcade is going to be having some really nice bundles over the holiday that come with 2 or 3 games.

If you wanted something to stick at your house for the grand kids to play when they visit once a month, I think paying $80 for a used PS2 would be great. But I just can’t justify paying $130+ for something new especially if you want to game more than just a few hours a week.

my 2c