Sony Playstation 2 - Slimline : 'Gaming Giant'

Advantages: Sleek design I no fan : much quieter I No power back switch I Affordable I Wide range of games I
Disadvantages: The lid where you put the games could be stronger

...to spend more time playing the games then waiting to play them. The games fit much better into the tray than the first model of the playstation 2. Also the game disks dont because as scratched as they used to. Finally the analog control ad feels much lighter than the original control pad. Also the console comes internet ready meaning that all you have to do is wire the console up to your internet connection and you can play online. With the original console you had to buy an Internet adaptor costing £20 to do so. Bad Features The tray, where you put the games in, is a flip lid. The lid is a little flimsy but should not break if your not too heavy handed with it. The tray on the original playstation 2 is much better because you press a button and the tray comes out. The new design of the console cannot stand up vertically...

f1insidetrack 21.12.2006 (09.08.2009) · Read review
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PS2-Gaming BLISS

Advantages: Most powerful console at the moment, loads of great games coming out, DVD player.
Disadvantages: A little expensive.

...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...

Gonda 24.03.2001 · Read review
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Transformers: The Game on PS2 :-)

Advantages: Great Gameplay.......Excellent Sound Effects
Disadvantages: Graphics a bit low on Ps2...

...Let me start by saying well done to the people at DreamWorks on turning the Ultimate Animation into the ultimate movie??.man it was great. Ok back to the game. Transformers the Game - PS2?its Based on the 2007 Transformers movie, but it gives you a look at the parts the movies left off?like when bumblebee first arrive on earth, his mission and what happen before he showed up at the used car dealership so that Sam can choose him. AUTOBOTS line up:- Optimus Prime - Peterbuilt Semi Bumblebee - "'76 Camero", later turned into an "'09 Preproduction Camero" Ironhide - GMC Topkick C4500 Jazz - Pontiac Solstice Ratchet - H2 Hummer, Search & Rescue custom. DECEPTICONS line up:- Megatron - Cybertronian Jet Starscream - F-22 Raptor Blackout - MH-53M Pave Low IV Helicopter Scorponok - None, he's always a scorpion...

thedads 02.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Transformers: The Game (PS2)

PS2 excellent console

Advantages: Sturdy, good graphics, upgradeable
Disadvantages: Expensive

...Having had a PS1, I was keen to pre order a PS2. It arrived with four days to spare before Christmas. It came with Ridge racer V and Tekken Tag Tournament. First impressions were that I was impressed. The graphics are certainly a significant improvement on PS 1 but the games at this stage are, not surprisingly, expensive. The games themselves have slightly improved as there are more options available with them but the cost of setting up the new system is a lot for only a smallish improvement. I would recommend it as being better than the Dreamcast as there seems to be more variety in the games and the controllers have a better layout. I anticipate that as the new systems come out from Nintendo and Microsoft that they will have the edge over PS2. However, on the positive side the console appears solid and reliable and is...

ts2001 01.06.2001 · Read review
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A great PS2 game!

Advantages: Great fun with friends and really good price - get into the olympic spirit!
Disadvantages: Not as fun on your own

...the fun of the game when you hear your friend shouting after the arms start to seize up (don't worry its nothing serious! lol). Most events incorporate this basic use of these two buttons and will require a bit more for example to press another button to throw or jump. Here is a list of the athletics events: 100m, 200m, 400m 800m, 1500m 110m Hurdles (or 100m for women) Long and Triple Jump High Jump Pole Vault Discus, Javelin and Shot Put Gymnastics: Floor Exercises (men or Women - both different) Rings (men) Vault This is, in my opinion, one of the most enjoyable games on the PS2 and i am always playing it with my sisters at home - they still can't beat me! I have had it for 4 years and it is forever coming back out to be played and is great with 4 friends. I still think that the music is really good and the graphics are...

shamis4 14.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Athens 2004 (PS2)

PS2 vs X-BOX vs GAMECUBE

Advantages: Lots Of Games Available, DVD Playback
Disadvantages: Technical specs lowest of 3 consoles

...2 - The PS2 wins this one for me, it can be positioned in 2 ways the usual console way or upright with the aid of a stand, it looks like part of my Bang & Olufsen TV set! The control pads are basically the same as PS1 which isnt really a bad thing as they control the games well. GAMECUBE - The Gamecube is a small cute box with a toploading CD part and handles at the back, the discs are also smaller than that of the other consoles, the console is available in Black or Purple. The control pads are the best of the 3 consoles and fit perfectly into your hand for maximum control. X-BOX - The ugliest of the 3! The x-box is possibly the biggest console of all time, but open it up and you will see why! The control pads are also the worst of the 3 but work well for games like halo and strategic ones. 3rd - X-BOX 2nd - Gamecube 1st - PS2...

madcaddies667 11.02.2003 · Read review
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FFXII: The best PS2 game ever

Advantages: Excellent in every aspect.
Disadvantages: Some of its gameplay system may not be likable by some.

...It's undoubtedly the number one game in my list of top PS2 games. The game is great in every aspect and I'm not kidding. Though I will try to be as unbiased as possible, please be aware that this review is solely based on my opinion. Brace yourself for this review is going to be quite lengthy. For those blinded by the wall of text, buy this game if you haven't already. This game has a solid storyline, with strong supporting details, and I love every moment of it. Basically, two countries, Rozarria and Archadia are at war. They destroy anything that gets in their way, namely the Kingdom of Dalmasca, and Nabradia. These countries became the battlefield. The ruler of Dalmasca was killed after a turn of events, hence an unconditional surrender was in place. The Archadia then managed to conquer Rabanastre. The game starts two years after...

geft 14.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Final Fantasy XII (PS2)

GTA inspired game on an island! (Just Cause (PS2))

Advantages: See review
Disadvantages: See review

...Just Cause is an exciting action game for the Playstation 2 which is like another GTA based game and is developed by Eidos. In the game you are the excellent character Rico Rodriguez who is sent to San Esperito Island and your job is to get rid of the evil dictator called Salvador Mendoza which allows you to have some fun on the missions! There is also a massive free roaming element to this game as you can explore the massive island. I mean massive! You can take some nice cars from some of the civilians or parachute off a cliff! You can also fly helicopters, kill people, annoy the Agency and the police, and just have fun! I like the fact there are so many vehicles whether on car, in the air or even in the water on boat (yes there are boats!) In these vehicles Rico can also pull off some cool stunts like parachuting, hanging near...

mariofan123 24.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Just Cause (PS2)

Slimline Playstation 2

Advantages: Small, Lightweight, Looks nice, Cheap , Watch movies, loads of games, online gameplay
Disadvantages: Can break easily, Only 2 controllers,

...The ps2 is a great console although it is almost10 years old. It has alot of features that anyone can use with ease. On it you can watch Movies, Play games and also play online with people around the world providing that you can internet access on it. there are a wide variety of games available for it and they are also quite cheap. The playstation itself can come quite cheap with prices starting at £40 in some shops. You might also want to get some accessories for it such as the vertical stand, the eyetoy camera and the DVD remote if you want one. The only bad points about the playstation i would say are the fact that it is quite fragile and would break easily....

thedon123 14.06.2009 · Read review
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playstation 2

Advantages: lots of fun for kids
Disadvantages: can easily spend to much time on it

...need to be sensible about the time spent on it as it is really hard to put it down once you have started playing, I can sit for hours and play it, but not to the extent it affects everyday life. The playstation 2 is great for kids when used sensible, the graphics are great and there is a wide selection of games for all ages, which are marked clearly on the game covers, its easy and fun to use. the Playstation itself now costs around £100 and the games vary in price, depending on how up to date they are. You can also get package deals were you might get the console and 2 or 3 games included. there are different package deals out there, so you would need to shop about for an idea on the package deal prices. I am not sure about these prices as I bought my sons 2 years ago. I dont mean to put anyone of the ps2 because if you are sensible...

jenny967 14.12.2007 · Read review
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