razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I don't here that many complaints from Nintendo or Xbox owners saying that the system falls apart for whatever reason after a year or so of use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'm on my second PS2 and have had no problems with my GC, XBOX or GBA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Krazy Karter Report post Posted January 9, 2004 :: hugs X-Box :: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 :: hugs X-Box :: ::Hugs it too much and it breaks:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 NOTHING CAN BREAK THE XBOX!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I bought PS2 #1 on the launch date, and that broke about March last year. I bought PS2 #2 on May 26, 2003... it broke in November. I sent it into Sony to be repaired in late November. According to Sony.com, the latest status is that it was FINALLY assigned to a repair technician on Dec. 30... Â I expect it back by March... February if I'm lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Yeah, all the complaints I've heard go like this: 95% PS2, 4% XBox and practically 1% GC. Thank god my PS2 works awesome (I've had it since Jun. 2002), just take care of it (unless it's defective). I don't think I've had a defective system Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 My launch PS2 decided it was too good to play DVDs within 6 months...then that it was too good to play blue back discs within 9 months... Â Within a year it decided not to play anything at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Would the problems you have be a result of mods or use of import discs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ghost of bps21 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 No it's a product of shoddy design and outdated technology Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'm keeping my mouth shut because the moment I say something postitive about my PS2 I will see smoke coming out of it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'll tempt fate. I got my PS2 around Christmas of 2000, right around launch, and I've never had a single problem with it. And this thing has taken its fair share of plane rides shoved into a duffle bag, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Many of the problems we hear about the PS2 could be prevented if people knew how to take care of it, turn it off, etc... Â Personally, I've heard more problems about the Xbox breaking down where I live. The common complaint for the Xbox that I hear is that the disc tray jams. I also know quite a few people who had their drive just shut down and stop working. Â I've NEVER heard about a problem with a GameCube, not a single one. Â In addition, I've never had a problem with my Dreamcast, and I've had it for many years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'm on my second. The fan broke on my first PS2 and it would overheat and shut off after about 30 minutes or so. This happened about a year after I got it. I sent it away and they gave me a new one free of charge about 2 weeks later. They said it was too expensive to fix the old one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I lucked out. Got my PS2 in late 2001 and it's still working fine. I had some worries at times, but I still play games and DVDs on it regularly. Â However, no it isn't the only system. The original Playstation had some glaring design flaws. It overheated too easily, and when I had it for about a year music and FMVs would skip constantlly. Since then, I unplug all my systems when I don't play them and I've had no other systems croak on me. Â Sony seems to haphazardly throw their video game systems out there without making sure they'll last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'm on my second. The fan broke on my first PS2 and it would overheat and shut off after about 30 minutes or so. This happened about a year after I got it. I sent it away and they gave me a new one free of charge about 2 weeks later. They said it was too expensive to fix the old one. Luckily ass. I sent mine in when the fan broke, they fixed it no problem. BUT sent it back with NO package, and in the shipping process the cd reader had broken. So i sent it back and even gave them packaging for the trip back to me, and of course it came with no packaging again. It worked, but broke about a year later as no big shock to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I bought and sold my PS2 within a six month time period (not because of hardware issues though) so I never got the chance to see if this is true  However, my best friend still has his first-day-launch PS2 and it works just fine. Hell, we just spent many an hour in the last week playing SC2 with no problems (except when he fights cheap) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted January 9, 2004 The original Playstation had some glaring design flaws. It overheated too easily, and when I had it for about a year music and FMVs would skip constantlly. That happened to me too. I had the first model and it started giving me problems after about a year. This may sound stupid, but I used to turn the system upside-down to get it to work properly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Why did you sell your PS2 so quickly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 The original Playstation had some glaring design flaws. It overheated too easily, and when I had it for about a year music and FMVs would skip constantlly. That happened to me too. I had the first model and it started giving me problems after about a year. This may sound stupid, but I used to turn the system upside-down to get it to work properly. Nope, a lot of us did the same for a while until it was no longer very effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 In addition, I've never had a problem with my Dreamcast, and I've had it for many years now My Dreamcast has it fair share of problems as it would not work on some games due to scratches or dust on discs and then there is the Soul Caliber problem that never went past the menu screen or the 3rd party VMU forgetting what year it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golgo 13 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 My Dreamcast had the same problems too, before I decided to sell it. NBA2k, NFL2k, Shenmue and Marvel v. Capcom all wouldn't work at some point; Power Stone was the only one that did. But c'mon, if there's scratches and dust on the disc it's bound not to work. The same goes for using a 3rd party VMU. Â Anyway, I've had my PS2 since Christmas 2002 and have had no problems. Â **knocks on wood** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tino Standard 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I found it odd that standing a PS2 on its end is supposedly horrible for the system, yet Sony made an accessory for the system that served that exact purpose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jer 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 My PS2 has worked perfectly since I bought it, about six months after launch. My roommates, otoh, only works when it's upside down. It still seems to work okay (although it loads slow), but it looks funny, heh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JacK Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Ha, I've had my PS2 for two years, and it works fine . . . it's not as if I take great care of it, I'm always dropping it, bumping it, knocking it off the table (I'm a klutz). All I do is make sure I turn it off with the button rather than the switch, and I'll switch it off if I'm not going to use it for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 You need to talk to your PS2, and show it some love and affection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I got my PS2 the day it came out, and have never had any issues with it at all...and yes I leave the switch on ALL the time. Not to mention I have marathon playing times on weekends...6-10 hours straight some days. I love MY PS2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 Why did you sell your PS2 so quickly? You talking to me?  Either way, I sold it because 1)most of the really games being made for the PS2 were being released for PC anyway (like Vice City) and 2)the PS2 exclusive games just weren't grabbing my fancy  With my TV and PC in two separate rooms, a choice had to be made, and I decided just to concentrate solely on PC gaming, hence I sold off all my console stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubq 0 Report post Posted January 9, 2004 I'm not going to say anything about MY PS2 for fear of jynxing myself.. but everyone that I know who has one has never had a problem with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted January 9, 2004 You can turn the PS2 off without the switch? Huh. Ah well, I've had mine since launch and it was some skipping problems with some DVDs but runs fine about 98 % of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
