Matt Young Posted July 27, 2005 Report Posted July 27, 2005 Credit: CheapAssGamer I wanted to pass this deal along to those who could use it. Each store has a minimum of 225 systems, and they are at this price today and tomorrow. I've been wanting a PS2 for a while now, but there are no Meijers in California, so a price match is out of the question. If someone could pick one up for me, I'll pay you via PayPal or your preferred method and even throw in some E3 swag or something to make it worth your while. My birthday is Saturday... anyone feel like doing a good deed for a fellow TSMer? Please?
Eclipse Posted July 30, 2005 Report Posted July 30, 2005 Holy shit, someone better do this for the fellow. THAT's A DEAL AND A HALF THERE...
Brett Favre Posted July 30, 2005 Report Posted July 30, 2005 Why do PSlims2 suck? I want to know, because i'm about to get one.
Edwin MacPhisto Posted July 30, 2005 Report Posted July 30, 2005 After shipping, you're only gonna save maybe $30. Just go buy one.
USC Wuz Robbed! Posted July 30, 2005 Report Posted July 30, 2005 LOL I just arranged for a friend to ship me one from Meijers in Chicago. So thanks for the heads up on the offer, Matt Young.
bobobrazil1984 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Posted July 31, 2005 Is it all Meijers or just that one? edit: Oh just saw the dates. Its already over.
AndrewTS Posted July 31, 2005 Report Posted July 31, 2005 Why do PSlims2 suck? I want to know, because i'm about to get one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay, I personally don't like it, but let's weigh the + and -s. + The built-in network adapter is nice, although PS2 online games aren't nearly as plentiful as X-Box Live. + The smaller size (duh). - You have to be very careful with PS1 discs, because if you don't put 'em on standby before opening, the laser can make marks on the underside of the discs. Plus, whenever playing a PS1 disc, it starts making a loud whirring noise about a half-hour into playing the game. + I initially thought it would be harder to get it to play imports, but apparently it's a little easier. Not sure if that's a big factor around here, though. - Lack of a power switch--just the standby and lid open button. And they're separate instead of the one rocker switch. Personal design pref on my part. - It gets hot very quickly because it doesn't have a cooling fan. - I had to get rid of some wireless controllers I had with my old PS2, because of the different design the receiver won't connect into the controller port. - No physical way to add the HDD, although it's very minor and everybody and his sister knew that. - It's still relatively new, and thus I've heard of quite a few people who had PS2s for a heck of a long time, but a Slim died on them. Less sturdy overall, and the flip top leaves it more prone to dust getting in there. So, ignore my biased opinion and use the above (many of it anecdotal/personal gripes which may not apply to you) to make your decision. However, given the choice between them, I'd take a sturdy refurb older PS2 (with a warranty of course, which I got with my Slim too).
Brett Favre Posted July 31, 2005 Report Posted July 31, 2005 The no fan part probably changed my mind. Although yeah, warranty is a must.
MarvinisaLunatic Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I read that Sony is going to drop the PS2 price to $99 and if Microsofts 360 flops initially, they will keep selling them next year and delay the PS3 to late next year because they'd be making a profit on selling the PS2s, even for $99 whereas they are looking at taking a big hit on selling PS3s. Given Sony's financial status, they are probably hoping that happens. Not that I care either way..I could see Nintendo dropping the Gamecube to $79, but it probably wouldn't matter.
AndrewTS Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Since Gamecubes are no long being produced, it's still cheaper and more practical to pick up a used one. Sure, you may not be able to pick your color, but I'm secure enough in my masculinity to proudly own a purple Cube. PS2 has games on tap through March, last I checked. Heck, the PS1 still had games released (although very few major releases) for years after the system was "dead." It got the most up to date version of Madden 2004 when it came out just a little bit after the other versions. We might see a flood of cheap imports come in, because after the PS2 became Sony's main focus, plenty of old Japanese PS1 titles were bought up, converted, and released in the States.
bobobrazil1984 Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I read that Sony is going to drop the PS2 price to $99 any idea when that's gonna happen?
AndrewTS Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 I read that Sony is going to drop the PS2 price to $99 any idea when that's gonna happen? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Safe bet would be after Thanksgiving or shortly after. Or if they're greedy, make it a surprise in early January. If I were Sony, I'd do it a week before the 360 launch and throw out some footage of PS3 that could conceivably be real gameplay. I'm not sure how stupid Sony thinks the gaming public is, though, so maybe it would be more of the same.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted August 4, 2005 Report Posted August 4, 2005 Too bad Chicago has the highest sales tax in America -- I wouldn't buy anything there on that alone. But HOLY SHIT, pencils are only 22 cents per pack. I may have to rethink my beliefs...
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