Slim PS 2 Question

[zakthedodo]

I've never owned this version of the system.

Is there any reason I should steer clear of this system?

[theclaw]

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]

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. 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]

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]

They did a great job with the original, especially the 5 inch screen.

Plot Twist!

[dgdgagdae]

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. 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]

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.

[Nz17]

Plot Twist!

Thanks, I literally laughed out loud for something like thirty seconds with that one.