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zakthedodo
08-15-2012, 12:07 AM
I've never owned this version of the system.
Is there any reason I should steer clear of this system?
theclaw
08-15-2012, 12:33 AM
For casual play it shouldn't matter. I haven't experienced enough slim compatibility differences to really comment.
Though the large version better fits serious users who want to hack and mod. Easier to use things like HDD.
nildem
08-15-2012, 05:10 PM
Some of the early PS2 slim consoles had trouble playing games that shipped on dual-layer DVD-9 discs. Here's a list of the games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_2_DVD-9_games). I'm not sure how wide-spread the issue was, though. I purchased one a few weeks after they launched and haven't had any trouble with it.
zakthedodo
08-15-2012, 06:19 PM
Thanks for the info.
Just was curious if there were any real problems.
I heard there was an issue, but couldn't remember what it was, I think the games you mentioned was it, but for some reason I want to say it was only on the silver versions. (either that or it was something else entirely).
I have a model 1 in good shape and figured I want to keep it that way so shell out for the redesign.
They did a great job with the original, especially the 5 inch screen.
heybtbm
08-15-2012, 06:57 PM
They did a great job with the original, especially the 5 inch screen.
Plot Twist!
dgdgagdae
08-15-2012, 11:50 PM
Some of the early PS2 slim consoles had trouble playing games that shipped on dual-layer DVD-9 discs. Here's a list of the games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_2_DVD-9_games). I'm not sure how wide-spread the issue was, though. I purchased one a few weeks after they launched and haven't had any trouble with it.
I just bought a brand new slim PS2, and I have both God of War and God of War II. Both work without any problems (so far).
Tokimemofan
08-16-2012, 05:20 AM
I've never owned this version of the system.
Is there any reason I should steer clear of this system?
Some early units had lasers that would short out and partially melt. There was also a power supply version that was recalled due to overheating. Both are usually associated with the SCPH-70012CB. SCPH-750xx and higher also have more compatibility issues with older games. That said I have 5 PS2 units at my house and most have been great aside from the lasers which needed cleaning on my SCPH-10000, SCPH-30001, and SCPH-77001 but not on my DTL-H30101 or SCPH-70012CB. Only the SCPH-10000 actually needs a new laser out of all of them.
Plot Twist!
LOL Thanks, I literally laughed out loud for something like thirty seconds with that one. :D