Did early PS2 games have different cases?

[PapaStu]

I picked up Odin Sphere, SNK Arcade Classics Vol 1, and King of Fighters XI for the PS2 today. None of them have the memory card holder in them.

I don't like seeing these gone from PS2 games, especially with multiplayer games like the two SNK games, I like bringing my saves with me.

I thought this was the neatest thing when I picked up Ring of Red years ago. I have used it a lot, but every once in a while when we want to boot up an older game like The Bouncer, I need to grab a second game that happens to have a memory card holder.

edit: I checked some other games I've picked up recently, NEO-GEO Battle Coliseum, Street Fighter Anniversary Collection, do not have it, Taito Legends 2 has a holder.


Merging with a thread that has been ongoing for a while now. Chainclaw, check back the last few pages to see what a few guys have been tracking for a while now.

[TheGam3r]

my top gear dare devil doest have a memory card slot

[porlino87]

Ok so whats the conclusion? When did all the transitions occur?

I'm new to collecting PS2 games. I used to live in Turkey, where all the games were bootleg copies... (not good for collecting obviously)

When did all the transitions occur?

In specific, what type of case should my Black Label Devil May Cry 3: Special Edition have? This was released in the 5th anniversary box set with DMC 1 and 2

THANKS!!!

[porlino87]

[QUOTE=bcks007;1432616]I think there is a new ps2 case!!!

Could someone please confirm this 4th style case, just so i know there 100% legit and i didn't get some bogus case.

Has any one seen a double cd case in the 3rd or 4th style yet? Pics if possible please. :)[/QUOTE

Yes I have this exact same one as you described. It came with my new Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. This is different than the 3rd style.

Would you happen to know if the Devil May Cry 5th Anniversary box set came with the 4th style cases? 3rd style cases? I am trying to complete my collection

[bcks007]

Thanks for reviving a useful topic. for us ps2 collectors. :)

So which version of this box set, do you have?

Anyway there are 2 versions Devil May Cry: 5th Anniversary Collection.
The first edition is a black artwork style on the case.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PS2-DEVIL-MAY-CRY-5TH-ANNIVERSARY-BOX-SET-GAME-BUNDLE-/140537264939?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item20b8ac7b2b
The 2nd edition is a white artwork style on the case.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/953952-devil-may-cry-5th-anniversary-collection/images/box-80665
and,
http://cgi.ebay.com/DEVIL-MAY-CRY-5TH-ANNIVERSARY-COLLECTION-PS2-PS3-RARE-/330555953375?pt=Video_Games_Games&hash=item4cf6ab90df

Both have different pictures of Dante on the cover. I only own the 2nd edition(white cover), I'm unsure the date it came out, but it wasn't the same release date as the black cover version. If you want me to check the white cover version that I own for the case style I will, just let me know. The black style cases should be the 2nd style, based on it got released on 10/24/06. The white artwork came out 6 months to a year+ down the road, it could be either(2nd or 3rd), based on the new 3rd style popping up half way through 2007, plus if gets reprinted, or already has been reprinted, it would come in the 4th case(possible). The black artwork one prolly was 1st print release only and never got reprints, expect to switch to the new artwork.
I hope you can follow all this, my grammar isn't the best.@_@

[porlino87]

bcks007,

I have the black cover, not the white. Could you please check your version of the box set and let me know?

Type 2 for the black box? Some guy on gamespot forums said it should be either type 3 or type 4...
http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/28574650/black-label-devil-may-cry-3-special-edition-jewel-case-confusion?tag=topics%3Btitle

however....ebay agrees with you (type 2):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=260759214053&nma=true&rt=nc&si=EYCEjMlnVjwM4lssso2%252FFCkuewk%253D

[porlino87]

Thanks for reviving a useful topic. for us ps2 collectors. :)

So which version of this box set, do you have?


bcks007,

I have the black cover, not the white. Could you please check your version of the box set and let me know?

Type 2 for the black box? Some guy on gamespot forums said it should be either type 3 or type 4...
http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic...topics%3Btitle

however....ebay agrees with you (type 2):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2FFCkuewk%253D

[duffmanth]

Yeah knowing Gamestop, they probably took some destroyed disc they found on the floor in the back of the store and put it in any random DVD case they could find.

[gamegenie]

Yes. First gen PS2 game cases (that contains games still burned to CDROM) did not contain the space for your memory card.

[bcks007]

bcks007,

I have the black cover, not the white. Could you please check your version of the box set and let me know?

Type 2 for the black box? Some guy on gamespot forums said it should be either type 3 or type 4...
http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic...topics%3Btitle

however....ebay agrees with you (type 2):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2FFCkuewk%253D

Sure I will try and find it in my mess of games tonight after work. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

[bcks007]

Sure I will try and find it in my mess of games tonight after work. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

Alright I opened it up just for you. :p I bought the white version sometime in 2010 I believe, so I should have guessed what type it was, it being the 4th type.@_@

[porlino87]

wow...intereresting. So I have sources that show that what I have, should be 2nd, 3rd OR 4th type cases! what a nightmare! I guess I'll just stick with the 3rd because thats what I have :) Thanks, friend.