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

...The Playstation 2 has sold in excess of over 100 million consoles since it was released back in 2000. When orginally released the Playstation 2 was much larger in size than the slimline version which Sony released in 2004. I am going to look into what are the benefits of the new system and look at the good and bad features. Good Features The Slimline Playstation 2 is much quieter than the original console because it simply looks much better, the slim design is better on the eye and also it is less noisy as the console does not have a fan. Instead it uses air vents to keep the console cool. It does the job to be honest because I owned the console for over 2 years and it has never crashed or overheated. The load times of the new console seems to me a little quicker than the original console. This is a main plus factor because you want...

f1insidetrack 21.12.2006 (09.08.2009) · Read review
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Sony Playstation 3 (PS3)

Advantages: Best Entertainment System Avaliable, Region free games only
Disadvantages: 4GB file limitation External Storage, Cant read NTFS

...I am going to be reviewing possibly one of the biggest console in the market currently the PS3. Firstly I have one and it is great, now let's take a look at it in detail: LAUNCH November 11, 2006: This is when it debut in Japan November 17, 2006: It released in North America March 23, 2007: Finally was released in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and New Zealand. The UK launch was a shock for who went to it, as it was announced that everyone in the queue would receive a 46" Sony Bravia TV worth £2000. The launches did not turn out great for Sony as initial figures were low, here are the figures below: Worldwide: 5.59 Million - Japan 1,341,000 - North America 2,105,500 - Other 1,300,000 The launch was initially supposed to be as follows: November 11th for Japan and November 17th for North America...

dharma.roy 30.11.2007 (03.12.2007) · Read review
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Sony Playstation 2 Review

Advantages: You can do many things on it and it doesn't break easily.
Disadvantages: You may have to clean it from time to time.

...I think the Sony Playstation 2 is really fun and I have spent many happy hours just playing on games. It very rarely ever shuts off, it only has shut down once in the whole 3 years I've had it. Me and my brother have listened to c'ds on there and played on our playstation 1 games, so you don't have to buy the playstation 2 version of the games if you've already got the playstation 1 version. There is so many games out there you can buy for the playstation so that you'll never get bored. Although, you might want to buy a cleaning disk and now and again clean the playstation, as this prevents it from getting dusty and wrecking the games. Overall, I think this product is well worth its money and I would recommend it to anyone, as it is suitable for all age groups. You can buy the games really cheap and when you no longer want a game...

Catherine55 06.12.2007 · Read review
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SONY PLAYSTATION 2

Advantages: It has good graphics, Plays DVD's and has loads of games
Disadvantages: It's graphics aren't as good as the Xbox's or the Gamecubes

...The PS2 is great. It's got good graphics, loads of games and it Plays DVD's and CD's. Soon you'll be able to go online and play games online as well. I got one of these for christmas, but prior to purchasing it I had a bit of a dilema, 'Should I buy a PS2 or an XBOX?'(I didn't even consider the Nintendo Gamecube because it doesn't play DVD's, and it has about two must have games. PLUS; IT'S A CUBE!). Anyway, I really didn't know what to get, they both had their advantages and dissadvantages. It came down to two simple reasons why I chose the PS2. They were: 1)The PS2 has loads more game(Including all the PSone games), and 2) The games on the PS2 are a lot cheaper. If you're a graphics person, get an XBOX. If you're a Nintendo fan (who doesn't want a DVD/CDplayer), get a Gamecube (But...

Marcowesson 08.12.2002 (09.12.2002) · Read review
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Sony Playstation 3 - The User's Review

Advantages: Amazing Graphics, HDMI, Free Online Service, Blu-Ray, Stylish Design
Disadvantages: Large price, Small game library, Expensive games, Slow system updates

...After owning a Nintendo Wii and an Xbox 360, I felt that I had to buy a PlayStation 3 to complete my collection. A very good choice I would say... Pro's: - Amazing graphical power with HDMI 1080p Full-HD Output - Excellent online service (free) - Smashing Blu-Ray drive - Stylish, large design Con's: - Hefty price-tag* - Not a wide selection of games** - Pricey games*** - Slow and annoying system updates**** *The £425 price is one that can be justified by the inclusion of a Blu-Ray drive but is hefty for one that does not care about the Blu-Ray functionality **The PS3's library of games is still very small ***The games for the PS3 are very pricey ranging from £30-50 ****The system updates that are required take a long time to download and install - You must update otherwise you cannot use features such as...

Coops2404 20.04.2008 (21.04.2008) · Read review
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Sony Playstation 2 - What More Can You Ask For? :P

Advantages: Sleek; lots of good games; DVD movie playable - good value for money :-)
Disadvantages: Still waiting for hard drive peripheral; Xbox's graphic capabilites are superior; only two controller ports, compared to the higher rated Xbox. Plus the games are quite costly...

...From my own playing experience, I would say that the Sony Playstation 2 is a amazing, high quality little games consule with extraordinary gaming power capible of being achieved. Many people tend to dissagree, but I think that the Sony Playstation 2 is the best games console going and other consoles such as the XBOX and Gamecube don't even compare to the quality of this tiny black/silver box of fun! hehe! The Specs of the console are as follows : CPU 128-bit 'Emotion Engine' Clock speed 294 MHz RAM 32 Mb DRAM 4 Mb Graphics 147 MHz DVD/CD drive 4x/24x. How about the size?: The Sony Playstation 2 has a decent size, a lil bit bigger than the original Sony Playstation. You can play this console horizontally or vertically to conseal space- but to play vertically you would need to purchase a steady stand (waste...

allmessedup 06.03.2005 · Read review
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Sony Playstation 3

Advantages: Excellent gaming and user interface, incorporated Blu-Ray and DVD Player, 60Gb Hard Drive.
Disadvantages: Few 'top title' release games, size of console, appears very expensive.

...The Sony Playstation 3 has been on the market for over a month now and is slowly beginning to realise its potential. The graphical changes have been vast from that of the PS2, with the HD ready games making it a whole new gaming experience. Whats more, the wireless controllers allow for extra freedom and comfort whilst playing, with the wireless range being so huge that you can even control games from another room (yet the ability to see through walls remains absent!). The integrated "PS Button" allows for complete user control whilst gaming, allowing for access to the menu at the same time as gaming, making it easy to sign onto the Playstation online network. The 'Sixaxis' controllers also allow for a more real gaming experience, tilting and moving the control as part of games. Though not on par to the Nintendo Wii on this aspect, it...

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Sony PSP

Advantages: Clear screen, lots of features, easy to use and a large range of games and movies.
Disadvantages: Can't be used with strong light and quite easy to damage/scratch

...The Sony PSP is a gaming device made for on the go gamers. There is a very wide range of games you can play on the PSP, and these mainly consist of previous PlayStation 2 games such as Grand Theft Auto Vice City and other classic games. The PSP is set out like a PlayStation controller but with a 4.3 inch screen in the middle. The console itself is a great size and does not weight very much. The screen also is very good - it delivers a clear picture and depending on the game, not bad graphics. The games are stored on a UMD disk which stands for Universal Media Disks which consist of 1.8GB. As well as buying games on the UMD disks, you can also buy popular films such as Spiderman and watch them on the go. Not only is the PSP a great gaming and video playback device, but it can also be used as an MP3 player, a photo viewer and an internet...

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Playstation 2

Advantages: Ease of use, Simple, Slim
Disadvantages: Sometimes when you use fake joysticks they often get damaged quickly.

...My Experience I got this gaming console as a Birthday Gift around an year ago. So I have more than 1 years experience with this product. And I think that this is a great gaming console. I use this even to listen to audio CD's and watch movies.Yes, that's right you can also watch DVD's and listen to Audio CD's but not MP3 format cd's and dvd. Even so, the graphics of the games, the speed of game play, the ease of playing games with its Dual Shock 2 Analogue Joystick( even wireless is available) is just an amazing experience. Most of the time I preffer playing Action/Shooting, Racing and Soccer games. I can even buy a multi-tap and upto 8 friends can join me in gaming with the same console. The slim version has an intergrated internet adapter so all you need is an internet connection. I have tried this internet connection to download...

huxen69 22.02.2009 · Read review
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Playstation...2 Good for Competitors

Advantages: Great library of games. Easy controllers. Great value.
Disadvantages: Not very advanced compared to competitors. Not too many features.

...INTRO This is Sony?s most popular console of all time. The Playstation 2. So why does something less advanced then a game cube or XBOX manage to do so well in comparison? For a company that never delved into the console market before the release of the Playstation, it seems somewhat surprising in a certain way. Well this review will take a look at this marvellous console and I will attempt to explain why it is so popular and its strong and weak points in my understanding. Being a PS2 owner, I feel I can give a valid and honest opinion. So?game on! HISTORY If there?s one thing that is vitally important in the console market, it?s definitely timing. The Playstation was Sony?s first ever console and it hit the market at a time when buyers were eager for something new. Being the most advanced console at the time and having a nice...

Vspawn 12.01.2004 (15.01.2004) · Read review
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