PlayStation 2
Still the reigning king of home consoles, the
PS2
Sweetness
- Plays DVDs, CDs and PS2 games, as well as original Playstation titles.
- The controller is a wonder of design. You can play for hours without feeling any pain in your wrists or hands.
- The price is right, about $130.
Sourness
- Notoriously slow load times. Lagging processing power makes for frustrating start-up and mid-game waits.
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Weak in graphics, sound and speed as compared to competitors
GameCube
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Things That Make You Go Hmm...
- Older versions are plagued with CD disc read errors.
- Dust can collect in the grill, and it's tough to clean it out.
- Unlike the hard-drive bundled Xbox, requires memory cards for saves.
Specifications
- Slim version -- these days the only one easy to find in stores -- is less than a quarter of the size of the original console, with dimensions of 1.1 inches tall by 23 inches wide by 6 inches deep.
- Slim version includes built-in support for online games in the form of a 56 Kbps modem jack and an Ethernet port.
- Benefits from one of the largest selections of games of any system in history.
- Its PCMCIA type III slot and two USB ports make it expandible and compatible. You can hook it up to your computer and play against people on the Web, or even exchange information with your digital camera .
Accessories
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External Links
- Playstation.com -- Sony's official source for PS2 info.
- PS2 Hacks -- Hacks and modifications for the PS2.
- IGN -- One of the most comprehensive resources for PS2 news and reviews.
- PS2 Slim Review -- A review of the remodeled,slimmed-down console.