Buying A PlayStation 2 in 2024...

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @retrorebound8887
    @retrorebound8887  13 днів тому +7

    🔥 UFL is here! ⚽️ Play now on PlayStation® 5, PlayStation® 5 Pro & Xbox Series X|S: ufl.link/RetroRebound Play UFL NOW! #ad

    • @milosgagic5689
      @milosgagic5689 13 днів тому

      Nothing is gonna convince me more to play this football game than an american promoting it 😅

    • @LordHJRules
      @LordHJRules 12 днів тому

      Bruh how is this 18h ago and the vid 17h ago??

  • @conormolloy1010
    @conormolloy1010 13 днів тому +88

    After all these years, I still find myself coming back to the PS2 every so often. It is to me the greatest console of all time. So many good games and memories.

    • @JelloFluoride
      @JelloFluoride 12 днів тому +7

      Biggest library of good games imo. No console generation before or afterward beats it.

    • @danny-ep4ez
      @danny-ep4ez 12 днів тому +3

      Not only that but it was a big leap for gaming during the 6th generation of consoles. Incredible games were all being pumped out by passionate developers who actually cared and took a focus on making something special. I'm glad I grew up with the PS2. ❤

    • @berniemackattack86
      @berniemackattack86 10 днів тому

      Just mod a ps3 and look into getting the titles you want

    • @Adamtendo_player_1
      @Adamtendo_player_1 7 днів тому

      The PS2 is one of the greatest consoles of all time, but it’s up for debate whether it is the greatest console of all time.

  • @devonconcord
    @devonconcord 13 днів тому +61

    that ps2 start up screen has possibly the most nostalgic audio i've ever heard

    • @JBird401
      @JBird401 13 днів тому +6

      Its a close 2nd to the PS1 but not too shabby

    • @mpthorvonericksen
      @mpthorvonericksen 13 днів тому +1

      Almost as good as hearing the 56K modem sound 😎

    • @JBird401
      @JBird401 13 днів тому

      @@mpthorvonericksen get off the computer, I'm on the phone!

    • @mpthorvonericksen
      @mpthorvonericksen 13 днів тому +1

      @@JBird401 Your current download time is: 6 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 45 minutes, and 22 seconds .... 5 minutes later ... Your current download time is: 6 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 22 hours, 45 minutes, and 22 seconds

    • @danny-ep4ez
      @danny-ep4ez 12 днів тому +1

      It's definitely the best menu start up for sure. The pure ambience of hearing a loud abstract wind sound during the select screen. Just pure darkness and the lights flowing, it's like the machine waiting for a new simulation (in this case the games). I love the PS2 so much man. ❤

  • @garchompelago
    @garchompelago 13 днів тому +17

    PS2 was a wild experience for me.
    Back then, PS2 rentals were a thing at my place. I never owned a PS2 but I played many great games.
    Gundam
    Naruto
    WWE Raw vs Smackdown
    Transformers 2007 The Game
    Tekken 5
    Good times.

  • @wolspird
    @wolspird 13 днів тому +26

    People will dismiss it because it's a movie tie-in, but Barnyard for the PS2 is a GREAT time, Open-world style game with a pretty funny story and some side content that could rival the amount you find in the Yakuza series!

    • @ZBatt1
      @ZBatt1 12 днів тому +3

      The old movie games actually use to have some sauce to them, I really like the Finding Nemo game for PS2 too

    • @joshuaoswald2577
      @joshuaoswald2577 12 днів тому +1

      Im not the only with love for the barnyard game. I play through it once every year or two. It just felt like a GTA clone to me with the open world aspect and all the different mini games in it.

    • @awesomewolfy3
      @awesomewolfy3 12 днів тому +1

      Omg I'm not the only one who remembers the barnyard game, I had lots of fun with it as a kid, I always liked using the money cheat and getting an upgraded barn in the beginning

    • @HunnidFunk
      @HunnidFunk 11 днів тому

      @@ZBatt1im gonna get goofed on for saying this? But i love bad boys miami takedown. Its gotta be my favorite speedrun next to Sly cooper. Its so hilariously bad. Also Rayman 3 was criminally underrated.

    • @Bird-Birdy-Love
      @Bird-Birdy-Love 9 днів тому

      They dismissed the piglet movie game for 2 decades and look what happened. A childrens game is still a good game even a tie in game can be good, people need to be more open minded.

  • @dapperfan44
    @dapperfan44 13 днів тому +12

    Shoutout to Ratchet: Deadlocked from the thumbnail! I'll never forget how that was the first video game I ever bought on launch date. 15 years old, October 2005. What a time.

  • @AstralFrost
    @AstralFrost 13 днів тому +7

    I replaced my PS2 Slim that had the dreaded laser issue and I've been slowly collecting for it since. Great system. Thanks for repping PS2, Matty!

  • @Batman-mg8wm
    @Batman-mg8wm 12 днів тому +11

    Simpsons hit and run the game is so much fun i got it on my ps2 it's is the reason I got the ps2 in 2024 great video

    • @HunnidFunk
      @HunnidFunk 11 днів тому +1

      Wow what a crazy coincidence man ! I just went and bought the fat ps2 today and got a free 15 $ game and it was Simpsons hit and run

  • @SteveNothing94
    @SteveNothing94 13 днів тому +4

    It is worth it i like how PS2 is entirely offline you can get a game & know you’re not missing anything its the same experience as it was back in the day

  • @itsdeonlol
    @itsdeonlol 13 днів тому +27

    PCXS2, because it's so good now. I don't even use my PS2 anymore because it's that good.

    • @deprofundis442
      @deprofundis442 13 днів тому +9

      Same. I still have my PS2 and a shitload of games for it, but I play them exclusively on PCSX2 these days. The visual boost and achievements and all that are too good to go back.

    • @dapperfan44
      @dapperfan44 13 днів тому +2

      It's not my go-to yet because I haven't figured out how to solve all the issues with Klonoa 2 yet. But, I used it to FINALLY get to play Ape Escape 2001 with an english translation patch. I loved it.

    • @caseycardenas1668
      @caseycardenas1668 13 днів тому +2

      I love PCSX2 and have been using it for years, but still find myself mainly playing on original hardware because for me it just provides a better "OEM" experience.

    • @Vanity0666
      @Vanity0666 12 днів тому

      ​@@caseycardenas1668analog buttons are actually a huge deal for ps2 that are typically not able to be emulated which is a massive loss in quality for a large part of the library

    • @JeskidoYT
      @JeskidoYT 12 днів тому

      @@caseycardenas1668 why not just get a controller adapter for PC and not risk in the discs being scratched by the ps2?

  • @JimmyTheShinobi
    @JimmyTheShinobi 13 днів тому +11

    Recently I got a slim PS2 but it had some kind of issue where it was causing circular scratches on my discs. I had to get a fat PS2 which apparently don't get this issue. I managed to get a fat PS2 cheap on ebay in amazing condition, barely any scratches on the console it was just filthy but cleaned up amazing.

    • @Vanity0666
      @Vanity0666 12 днів тому

      Slim ps2 is good for connecting to an smb server to play games. It's the ideal solution.

    • @BBK113
      @BBK113 12 днів тому

      @Vanity0666 get a network drive for the fat and you go to good, get a sata converter kit for it as well and you can put SSDs inside it too

    • @jmac79ers
      @jmac79ers 12 днів тому +2

      It's more than likely just the ribbon cable that connects to the laser. The adhesive lets go on the metal below so it rubs on the discs, can be reattached with tape or glue

    • @xunshen9656
      @xunshen9656 12 днів тому

      There is only one slim model which completely resolve the ribbon scratching discs issue, that is 79001, buy one, you will good to go.

  • @truestory9891
    @truestory9891 13 днів тому +14

    For the Phat model I recommend getting the SCPH - 50001 version that's the one I have for a long time plus I believe that's the later version of the Phat model. I recommend getting the PS2 Slim but be aware of the laser cable adhesive it's very common for it to wear off & the cable will start scratching your discs

    • @bambidesu826
      @bambidesu826 12 днів тому +1

      I have myself a SCPH - 39001 model because of better laser, this thing can read even very badly scratched DVDs/CDs.

    • @Kid_Guru
      @Kid_Guru 12 днів тому

      I came here to say this after he said the slim was the model to get.

  • @AlMujrimun
    @AlMujrimun 12 днів тому +2

    This year i played MGS2, FFX, FFXII, and God of War for the first time. I had a PS2 slim growing up but these titles were a little mature for a 6 year old lol.

  • @dandyboytv8204
    @dandyboytv8204 13 днів тому +3

    Urban Reign is so good. I wish they would have continued that arena brawler series. That and champions of Norrath were huge for me and my buddies. There’s rarely any games now days where you can play 4 player couch co-op so these titles are such great examples of social gaming at its best!

  • @caseycardenas1668
    @caseycardenas1668 13 днів тому +2

    PS2 has been my main console since September and I've been loving every minute of it! Got my first PS2 Slim in December 2004 for Christmas right after they launched in November. I still have that slim to this day.
    I just recently picked up a CECHA01 Backwards Compatible PS3 and it does an amazing job of making PS2 games look great on HD 720 or 1080 displays.
    I'd have to disagree about the slim, while it is my original and dearly beloved PS2, the later model original PS2's such as 39001 and 50001 are really great and suffer less issues. The slims suffer from loose ribbon cables that scratch discs and this was fixed in the 79001 model which was also the lightest slim, but reverted in the last model 90001 which had the internal power supply. Many slims suffer from the power supply solder joints breaking and they also suffer from the common issue where the lid sensors go bad and discs won't spin as a result of not recognizing that the tray is closed. All of these issues are very fixable, but you just need to keep in mind that for original thick PS2's the only real issues are bad lasers in the launch 30001 model and slow disc trays that get stuck over time, but that's also easily addressed by servicing the drive.
    The thick PS2's are also more mod friendly than slims for those interested in modding.

  • @denzelgaines7607
    @denzelgaines7607 12 днів тому +1

    Bujingai: The Forsaken City, Samurai Western, and Genji: Dawn of the Samurai are three oddly charming PS2 games that I enjoyed.

  • @ZBatt1
    @ZBatt1 12 днів тому +3

    Id like to raise you Steam Boat Chronicles, really fun game for the PS2. No remakes or remasters either.

  • @mpthorvonericksen
    @mpthorvonericksen 13 днів тому +3

    Just got my HDMI upconverter for my PS2. Going for the full Marvel collection on PS2. 26 games in the collection; and I'm 11 in. Looking forward to 2025 and completing.

  • @godofwar7615
    @godofwar7615 11 днів тому +4

    It's to bad Sony couldn't re-release these older consoles they'd make so much money off re-release ps1 and ps2

    • @Manic_Panic
      @Manic_Panic 8 днів тому

      They can just re-release the launch PS3 which was fully backwards compatible... but this time without the defective GPU and without region locks for PS1 and PS2 games.
      I'd buy it yesterday.

  • @maverick85
    @maverick85 13 днів тому +14

    I'll tell you what is worth it. Watching Matty's videos. Amirite boys?!

  • @joshuapk1994
    @joshuapk1994 12 днів тому +1

    8:23 ff10 had the best story I’ve seen in any video game

  • @tylerwood8710
    @tylerwood8710 12 днів тому +1

    ONI!!!
    Okay, dude. My dude. I LOVED that game. Played it on PC, and it is incredible. Was very, very revolutionary when it came out. I so wish this made a "comeback". Just an awesome game to play. Combat was so, so good, specifically for its time. Thanks for mentioning it.

  • @sullysosavage365
    @sullysosavage365 13 днів тому +2

    That startup sound hit me right in my feels man

  • @yuzurihamoon805
    @yuzurihamoon805 12 днів тому +1

    Man Xenosaga trilogy and Valkyrie Profile 2 are my favorite games on PS2. Thank you for recommending them! I hope more people get to play them especially Xenosaga if you like the Xenoblade series.

  • @MisterMarsona
    @MisterMarsona 12 днів тому +1

    A few games I think you would like:
    Legend of Legaia 2
    RAD - Robot Alchemic Drive
    Shadow Hearts Original, Covenant, From the New World
    Sakura Wars - So Long My Love

  • @ricsw9303
    @ricsw9303 13 днів тому +1

    The PS2/OXBOX was truly where original game designs and ideas shined throughout the gaming world for these two consoles. You had Maximo, Crimson Sea, Crimson Skies, Red Ninja, Gun Valkyrie, Tak, Gun and so many others. Sadly nowadays gamers usually get the cookie cutter online FPS/TPS games with the standard arenas and basic mechanics.

  • @MySplatterhouse
    @MySplatterhouse 12 днів тому +1

    Dirge is my jam, running around Nibblheim in full 3D pre FF7R absolutely gave me the feels. 👍🏿👍🏿

  • @kainhighwind2
    @kainhighwind2 12 днів тому +1

    Other ps2 recommendations: Onimusha 1-3 and Dawn of Dreams, Bujingai: The Forsaken City, Summoner, The Matrix: Path of Neo, the Lord of the Rings movie games, Shinobi, Shadow Hearts, Rumble Roses, Dynasty Warriors 4 w/ Xtreme Legends, and Way of the Samurai

  • @jamesvalkyrie7469
    @jamesvalkyrie7469 9 днів тому

    The opening jingle is so nostalgic. It's one of the first consoles I remember playing with as a kid.

  • @monkeyoflegand1796
    @monkeyoflegand1796 12 днів тому +1

    No Rogue Galaxy recommendation? It was an awesome JRPG about space pirates.

    • @Death-to-casuals
      @Death-to-casuals 12 днів тому

      You cannot expect he mention every good PS2 game, there are too many. So please don't be subjective.

    • @monkeyoflegand1796
      @monkeyoflegand1796 12 днів тому +1

      @Death-to-casuals he asked for recommendations in the video

    • @srswriter1165
      @srswriter1165 9 днів тому

      I've heard Rogue Galaxy is a great game, but it's pretty easily accessed on PS4/PS5. Matty's highlighting games that don't have a digital copy available (at the moment) and deserve more attention.

  • @AG1k
    @AG1k 13 днів тому +1

    The ps2 is currently the greatest console of all time. It has a huge library of games that covers all genres. Not to mention, it plays the whole ps1 library through backward compatibility, and it was a dvd player.

  • @ViktorErikFade
    @ViktorErikFade 12 днів тому +1

    I went back and played Shadow The Hedgehog on my slim PS2
    it baffles me they dont remake it for PS4 and PS5
    given shadow generations just came out I thought thats what the game anouncement was until I saw the "generations" part

  • @randomdefault1658
    @randomdefault1658 11 днів тому +1

    I just ordered myself a ps2 a few days ago im exited

  • @Mr.StealUrGameboi
    @Mr.StealUrGameboi 7 днів тому

    2:33 you have to mod it if you get a slim, overtime the ribbon cable adhesive loosens the cable scratches disc massive issues by there’s a mod that fixes it with a cover piece, recently got my mint ctr collectors edition scratched also the lasers last less then many other systems ps2 just didn’t hold up so if you get one especially the slim you’ll probably need a mod a new laser and maybe a new drive since there is a magnet that holds the center up and it’ll lower and cause disc damage

  • @ArkaneRogue
    @ArkaneRogue 12 днів тому

    I've had my original PS2 slim for years but recently started adding to my retro collection again and just picked up a boxed classic PS2. Packing and console look great to this day!

  • @nintendork23
    @nintendork23 13 днів тому +1

    That thumbnail is the easiest question of all time to answer
    yes.

  • @aaronvasseur6559
    @aaronvasseur6559 12 днів тому +1

    If emulation was not basically perfect on most ps2 games I might agree with you but pcsx2 can be played well on pcs handheld pcs the series x or s and tons of ways to do it so no owning one is not worth it

    • @tcsutton9121
      @tcsutton9121 9 днів тому

      Yes, on the Steam Deck is Fantastic

  • @TheKrazyKat89
    @TheKrazyKat89 12 днів тому +1

    Good on you for recommending Oni, it's a wonderful game. But I can tell you've never seen anything related to the Ghost in the Shell franchise because you don't mention it once during that entire segment despite it being the main source of inspiration for the game haha

  • @PackBrewBadgeWI4
    @PackBrewBadgeWI4 Годину тому

    I've had a PS2 since 2001 and currently own a original "fat" (SCPH-39001) model and a slim (SCPH-79001) model and both are functioning perfectly.
    The PS2 will always be my favorite gaming system to game on because I love its library more than every other gaming system in existence.

  • @anvideos1709
    @anvideos1709 13 днів тому +1

    perfect timing just started recollecting for the ps2 what are some of the best first person shooters that anyone can recommend and thank you .

  • @seventhsynsei
    @seventhsynsei 12 днів тому +1

    Here Comes the Pain is still in my rotation to this day

  • @midnightstrike3625
    @midnightstrike3625 12 днів тому

    I had the same problem of not beating Command Mission from Christmas of '04 all the way up until last year. I wish Capcom did more with the RPG formula and Megaman.

  • @ultimateamv4216
    @ultimateamv4216 12 днів тому +1

    Great video man 👍

  • @kainhighwind2
    @kainhighwind2 12 днів тому

    Just a correction: The original Valkyrie Profile is a PS1 game. It just got an enhanced port to the PSP, which then got ported to everything else.

  • @joshuaoswald2577
    @joshuaoswald2577 12 днів тому

    It’s been my hope for years to get the shadow hearts trilogy on modern consoles. Amazing games that just are forgotten about now

  • @greendayray
    @greendayray 7 днів тому

    I’ve had 2 ps2 slims and both had issues with the door being recognized as closed. Had to buy a fat model because I got so tired of games randomly stopping because the door was funky. What’s funny is the fat model I have also is funky, it will save games totally fine and the memory cards work, but they won’t show up in the menu to look at and manage them…nobody knows why

  • @Skullmask4281
    @Skullmask4281 12 днів тому +1

    Is there a way to get one cheap or should I stick to emulators

  • @Razor5702
    @Razor5702 12 днів тому +1

    I've kept my PS2 all these years just for my copy of Tales of the Abyss and Yugioh Duelist of the Roses.

  • @colinanthony2011
    @colinanthony2011 9 днів тому

    So many great JRPG’s for the PS2. DQ 8 and Xenosaga as you mentioned, but also Dark Cloud, Shadow Hearts, Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga 1 and 2, Rogue Galaxy, and so many more.

  • @angryretrogamer7313
    @angryretrogamer7313 13 днів тому

    Cool video, great recommendations. I've been a PS2 collector since it's release. I recently picked up a HDD for my PS2 with all the games I never had a chance to play. So many good games on that system. For those who can't afford to buy games, this new way of playing games on PS2 without the disc is amazing. I was sceptical about it for years but after trying it I really like the convenience and the amount of money this will save is incredible. I just want more people to have access to these games and I think the HDD method gives that. Even if you are already a big collector, this method of playing games is good for preservation of your games. Built one yourself or buy one plug and play, either way imo it's a must have for anyone interested in PS2.

  • @repomanzilla
    @repomanzilla 13 днів тому +3

    How many of these EXACT videos and literally title to the video are there gonna be on UA-cam

    • @CornellD.Cavendish
      @CornellD.Cavendish 12 днів тому +2

      Right he may as well rename this every year since its about to be 2025

    • @repomanzilla
      @repomanzilla 7 днів тому

      It's just the same garbage day in and day out. Same title as 1000 other vids especially by metal jesus. Used to be good stuff but it's fell off a cliff

  • @Infergal
    @Infergal 13 днів тому

    5:09 way to start off with a banger!

  • @afaizal86
    @afaizal86 12 днів тому

    The memory of playing DQ VIII was magical

  • @JelloFluoride
    @JelloFluoride 12 днів тому

    My ps2 recently stopped working and I've been going through Dynasty Warriors withdrawals. 😢

  • @ineedandrenaline
    @ineedandrenaline 11 днів тому

    PS2 is the console I grew up with and have the most memories with and I still love it and it's catalog to to this day. However, after COVID hit and the retro gaming market on the rise the games aren't as cheap as they used to be and that could turn many people away from the console with some games costing well over $100. I personally recommend playing via emulation or grabbing a PS2 fat and slapping a hard drive in it with your favorite games. I had a huge collection for the PS2 and sold it about a year ago and I don't plan on starting over since the games i had were high value but i was able to get for cheap.

  • @atomiswave1971
    @atomiswave1971 12 днів тому +1

    Its an ok purchase for disc based games, considering a hack will get you almost every game you ever wanted for a $100 or so. The library of games is fantastic it must be said, but lets be honest a lot will get remakes in this remake era.

    • @wavyreward
      @wavyreward 12 днів тому

      Remake era will soon be over

  • @therealkratosskywalker1321
    @therealkratosskywalker1321 9 днів тому

    Matty, I picked up a PS2 in Mint Condition for 90 bucks! Been playing through Lord of the Rings: The Third Age for the first time ever with my roommate who's a huge Middle-Earth fan! I'm going to go through the og God of War games on it soon, and I'll be taking my roommate through the campaign of the og Battlefront II!

  • @Kazzman90
    @Kazzman90 12 днів тому

    Man would love for a Budokai collection to modern platforms. Also Dirge of Cerberus needs to be brought forward.

  • @SadSubz
    @SadSubz 10 днів тому

    I didn’t even see this and I just bought an OG PS2 for $80 with everything included at my local game/book/dvd store. I even got a near mint copy of Sonic Heroes for $15

  • @F1ghtGam3r
    @F1ghtGam3r 8 днів тому

    Cultured Vultures also loves Urban Reign, he always has it on ps2 lists

  • @smileyday
    @smileyday 13 днів тому

    Nice guide my guy. I’d argue the Jak trilogy PS2 port is the best way to play it due to the directional grid made specifically for the DualShock 2 that’s locked on the later ports.
    I do believe Jak 1s revised PS5 port might have addressed this. To each their own

  • @IAmMightyMike
    @IAmMightyMike 12 днів тому

    Personally, you're better off emulating it. Just the nostalgia alone can't sell me, it's the experiences.. and today, playing these on my phone during a long car ride or at night playing those RPGs like bedtime stories in a nice resolution is all I need.

    • @Death-to-casuals
      @Death-to-casuals 12 днів тому +2

      Speak for yourself. Rocking PS2 fat with original network adapter, IDE hard drive, rgb scart cable and crt television. So good.

  • @JcgLounge
    @JcgLounge 20 годин тому

    I do need to re buy a PS2 sometime. I’m into retro gaming. Especially after I lost my PSP.

  • @elunico13lu
    @elunico13lu 13 днів тому

    Never had a PS2 but have been playing through some games with my Retroid Pocket 5. Great library

  • @josetomascamposrobledano4618
    @josetomascamposrobledano4618 11 днів тому +1

    Best console ever. No questions!

  • @stevie9632
    @stevie9632 12 днів тому

    Love the video Matty. One thing to note about the PS2 Slim. They do have a higher chance of over heating.. So if someone can get a FAT over the SLIM then I highly suggest you take that deal.

  • @SickySlay7
    @SickySlay7 12 днів тому

    When my friends come over, we always bust out the ps2 and play some 007 nightfire on skyrail 🙏 good times.

  • @KennyBacchus-l1i
    @KennyBacchus-l1i 12 днів тому +2

    Buying. A. Playstation. 2. in. 2024

  • @MichaelODonoghueMOD
    @MichaelODonoghueMOD 12 днів тому

    Hard to think of my favourite PS2 games that didn't have better versions on Xbox or remasters. Liked Vice City Stories, Soul Calibur 2 and 3, Syphon Filter Dark Mirror, GT4, Silent Hill 2, Splashdown 2 and Tekken 5

  • @BBK113
    @BBK113 13 днів тому +5

    2:26 Hell no, from the slims scratching your discs to the Phat having way better potential for modding it the phat clears.

    • @TucBroder
      @TucBroder 12 днів тому

      Agreed. My PS2 Slim began scratching some of my discs, so I replaced it with a fat.
      Never had a problem with the fat so far.

    • @whydoyoukeeptalking
      @whydoyoukeeptalking 12 днів тому

      This! Was about to comment how slims scratch up games when the band isn’t in properly. This alone makes the fat ps2 much more reliable and easy to hack.

    • @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb
      @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb 12 днів тому +1

      It depends on what slim you buy and how you take care of it I have a SCPH 90001 Model which is the final revision of the PS2 it was released in 2008 and discontinued in 2013
      And if it does scratch your disc all you have to do is replace the ribbon cable it's not that hard plus it's portable and it's easy to fit in tight spaces the fat models lasers are weaker fans are louder don't get me wrong fat models good but you got to admit that the slim model is well-built my PS2 has not broken down and I have a slim.

    • @BBK113
      @BBK113 12 днів тому +1

      @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb I have a 2nd hand edition of one of the 50003 models (because UK), works perfectly fine just had to clean it out first. My fan isn't loud and I haven't had an issue with the disc drive yet and I've had this since 2022. Only thing I need to do with it is change out the CMOS battery.

    • @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb
      @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb 12 днів тому

      @@BBK113 that was an accidental comment I addressed that comment to the wrong person I didn't mean to send that comment to you my bad.

  • @HindsightWithHustle
    @HindsightWithHustle 13 днів тому

    Matty I just learned about Urban Reign a few months ago. It’s like Def Jam FFNY on steroids 🔥🔥

  • @Danny7305
    @Danny7305 5 днів тому

    Champions of Norrath / Champions Return to Arms are solid ps2 games

  • @6O8gamer07
    @6O8gamer07 12 днів тому

    I also bought a PS2 slim this year and retired my old phat PS2 I bought in 2002. Glad you named Dragon Quest VIII. Such a gem of a game. It released on 3DS, but I prefer the PS2 version. Others I'd highly recommend are;
    Hulk: Ultimate Destruction: One of the best super hero games of all time IMO.
    Spartan: Total Warrior: Just a fun hack n slash. Not much else.
    SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals: Great stealth 3PS. Ridiculous these don't have remasters.
    Black: Just a ridiculously fun FPS. Can be played on current Xbox too.
    Medal of Honor: Frontline: One of the best WWII games ever made. Would be amazing if this got a full blown remake.
    King Kong: Best movie tie in game ever? Probably could say that.
    Splinter Cell games: How these aren't on modern consoles is absurd. They did a port for PS3, but again... that's PS3.
    Ghost Recon/Jungle Strike: They probably look and feel outdated, but man they're just fun IMO.

  • @_Dee2nd
    @_Dee2nd 13 днів тому

    Talk about perfect timing. I just got done playing Tenkaichi 1 trying to beat the story right now!

  • @deathechovii
    @deathechovii 12 днів тому

    Worth it, it may be but finding a console that will last not knowing it's care history is the concern.

  • @jmac79ers
    @jmac79ers 12 днів тому

    I can't count the amount of evenings I spent playing gran turismo 3 or gta vice city while in college

  • @CornellD.Cavendish
    @CornellD.Cavendish 12 днів тому

    Never heard anyone talk about Dirge of Cerberus i thought i was the only one who played it. Would recommend both Zone of the Enders games on ps2

  • @mjdf122
    @mjdf122 13 днів тому

    I’ve seen and have all from 1980-Now I have every console and tons of games the PS2 is a God Tier Console

  • @DoubleTGameHustle
    @DoubleTGameHustle 5 днів тому

    Ps2 is an all time classic. Earlier this year mine bit the dust and I immediately ordered a new one! 😂 I gotta have one setup in the game room at all times. Such an amazing library! 🔥

  • @mav5655
    @mav5655 12 днів тому

    The GOAT is back! Happy Holidays!!! PS2 is amazing...

  • @sam_20_
    @sam_20_ 12 днів тому +1

    Naruto ultimate ninja 1,2,3,4,5 remastered on PS4/5 would be so cool, all on one blue-ray ❤ Dreaming is still free right now, so I will keep on dreaming a little more 😂

  • @brandonferguson3410
    @brandonferguson3410 12 днів тому

    anyone else still playing the same ps2 they had as a kid??

  • @Charsept
    @Charsept 11 днів тому

    I've been wanting one of these lately. It's been nice getting into retro gaming on real hardware. But man these are getting pricey on eBay. I think I'll have to stick to emulation til I find a good deal.

  • @atomicaaron0394
    @atomicaaron0394 13 днів тому

    I still play mine everyday. Recently got the transformers 2004 game playing through that. Good fun!

  • @ironpaddington7
    @ironpaddington7 8 днів тому

    The PS2 is my 2nd favorite console of all time after the PS3. Definitely worth everyone's time and money.

  • @keblin86
    @keblin86 13 днів тому

    It's my favourite console of all time. I don't think anything can ever beat it for me.

  • @waynehickman8317
    @waynehickman8317 12 днів тому

    There is one nit pick with the Slim PS2, Beyond Good & Evil's sound is buggy as hell on it. Apart from that I've not had a problem with mine, I've heard the Slims can scratch discs but so far so good with mine, although I use OPL via network share to load all but a few of my games these days.

  • @mgamobilegamingamature8684
    @mgamobilegamingamature8684 12 днів тому

    One game series I’m sad u didn’t include was the viewtiful Joe series 1 and 2 they are a really surprisingly slept on series it’s funny and entertaining game series

  • @James-gj8rn
    @James-gj8rn 13 днів тому

    It's funny that this pops up now Matty, i was thinking of looking for the original PAL versions of Yakuza 1 and 2 on the PS2, even though i bet they are pricey these days, i recently picked up the Japan exclusive Ryu Ga Gotoku HD Collection on PS3 so i want the original games to complete my Yakuza collection :)

  • @F1ghtGam3r
    @F1ghtGam3r 8 днів тому

    I loved playing Pacman World Rally on the PS2

  • @DevinPosey20
    @DevinPosey20 13 днів тому

    I still got my original ps2 still works fine I just forgot how slow it used to boot up

  • @T1MTAT10N
    @T1MTAT10N 13 днів тому

    No Twisted Metal or Socom? Sony doesn’t even acknowledge these IP both due for a port/remaster/new entry

  • @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb
    @ElijahBonilla-lc5vb 12 днів тому

    I've been playing PS2 since I was 4 years old my first console that I've ever owned was a PS1 the first console I ever played was PS2

  • @aidenroach6374
    @aidenroach6374 13 днів тому

    Greatest start up console noise ever

  • @newarchillabog9403
    @newarchillabog9403 12 днів тому

    I feel like every time he makes one of these videos the game prices go up.

  • @FangsandFlora
    @FangsandFlora 13 днів тому

    I played Oni when I was maybe 8 years old, I gotta say I must have been really bad at video games as a kid! I could not get past some kind of laser level and absolutely hated it! Now it's super expensive, at least here in Australia, so might still be awhile before I dive back in. All that to say, solid recommendation 😅

  • @cursedknot
    @cursedknot 12 днів тому

    ps2 with freemcboot and hdd is a must have you can play everything

  • @srswriter1165
    @srswriter1165 13 днів тому

    The Xenosaga series is fantastic. Highly recommend (though some of the gameplay in the first two games is a little dated).
    Of the PS2 games I've played (that aren't mentioned in the video), try the Shadow Hearts trilogy, Digital Devil Saga (1 and 2), Killer7 (this one has a PC port too), Drakengard 1 (haven't played the second), Fatal Frame 1-3, and Shadow of Memories/Destiny.
    PS2 games are still worth going back to, but are so hard to find and collect physically. It would be great if studios gave more attention to making the PS2 and PS1 catalogue more accessible rather than trying to remaster or remake PS4-era games.

    • @Vanity0666
      @Vanity0666 12 днів тому

      Love me some jesus bible games

    • @tcsutton9121
      @tcsutton9121 9 днів тому

      Xenogears is the first correct ?

    • @srswriter1165
      @srswriter1165 9 днів тому

      @@tcsutton9121 They are separate universes/stories with linked themes and elements, I believe, but Xenogears did come out first and is a good starting place. It has a really good story and some interesting concepts, but is more plot driven, while Xenosaga (I feel) is much more character driven. I prefer the Xenosaga trilogy, but I know a lot of people much prefer Xenogears. They're all great games though, and absolutely worth playing (though they're a little dated gameplay-wise though, so go in with that in mind).

  • @Vanity0666
    @Vanity0666 12 днів тому

    Buying a ps2 is worth it for analog button inputs alone.
    Currently playing through DQ8 myself right now via MX4SIO and it's a slow ride but I'm loving it.

  • @CyberCross222
    @CyberCross222 5 днів тому

    My top picks for PS2 games (and the ones I prefer on PS2 over other consoles as well), some pricey but these are my favorites:
    -Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly (I know Xbox version is superior, but the PS2 controller makes more sense IMO and feels better to play with)
    -Haunting Ground (super pricey, but IMO, if you're going to spend on one grail of the system, and you like horror, this is the one to get. Forget Rule of Rose and Kuon, if you have the money to splurge, it's an amazing game, unlike most of the high end stuff on the system)
    -Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (the 360 HD version was buggy for me, could punch cops and wouldn't gain wanted levels, instead they got up and ran away or acted like normal pedestrians. Don't know if any other HD releases are as buggy, not willing to buy another HD version, I'll stick with the original)
    -Trapt (the last Deception game before they went silly anime, and imo, the dark look works MUCH better for these games, 4 was too bright and anime-like, didn't care for it as much. I like anime and anime games, but Deception is a VERY dark series, and it went to a silly tone in 4 that I just didn't love like I do these older games. You play as the embodiment of evil, the devil's hand of destruction essentially. Going all silly and cute just doesn't work for it)
    -Medal of Honor: Rising Sun (GameCube is 2 disc, I prefer less discs)
    -Obscure: The Aftermath (never played the 1st, and nowadays it's about $300, so probably not going to be able to unless I luck out like I did on Haunting Ground)
    -Dead to Rights II (I love the 1st, but usually I'm a GameCube fan, and the first I prefer on GameCube, but the 2nd wasn't on GameCube, so it's worth mentioning)
    -Stretch Panic (It looks a lot like Klonoa, but mixed with horror. Maybe that's why I love this game as much as I do)
    -BloodRayne (I know GameCube has it, but never played the GameCube version, I have the PS2 version)
    -Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 (you can clash Lightning Blade and Rasengan, and it's the most epic thing to see ever in a Naruto fighting game. The adventure mode is amazing too)
    -Soul Calibur III (2 might get the most recognition, but 3 was special. It had Chronicles of the Sword, which was Tactics meets Fighting genre, as well as added character creation. IMO, next to 5, this is the best Soul Calibur game)
    PS1 picks:
    -Bugs Bunny: Lost in Time (holds up super well, a true hidden gem)
    -Jersey Devil (people say it's mediocre, but this game has HEART. I love the atmosphere, and all its quirkiness)
    -Area 51 (arcade-style shooter, super addicting, especially on couch co-op)
    -Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (say what you will about Gex, but the 3rd game is awesome. I also like Enter the Gecko quite a bit, but 3 is where Gex really hit home)
    -Toy Story 2 (heralded as one of the best platformers on the system, and for good reason)