Why The PS2 Is Still A Viable System

**JKKDARK** · June 22nd, 2007, 01:41

via Gaming Today

Some people thought that when the PS3 was released, that the PS2 would eventually fade into obscurity. Obviously this is not the case. The PS2 actually outsells the PS3 and is keeping up there with the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii. It’s often overlooked, but I think the continued success of the PS2 is one of the big reasons that the next generation Sony console has yet to really catch on.

I actually got rid of my PS2 about a year ago and sold all my games for it. Of course, that turned out to be a big mistake because I really missed the system. I missed it so much; I picked up a PS2, memory card and 6 games yesterday. The system with the games combined was still cheaper than purchasing say a Nintendo Wii.

I truly believe that the PS2 will continue to be a viable option for at least another year or two. The original Xbox has already pretty much faded but I don’t see this happening with the PS2 especially considering the great library of games and cheap prices.

**Elven6** · June 22nd, 2007, 02:14

Well the Xbox didn't have a GPU maker in 2005 that lead to its early demise. The PS2 on the other hand still has all its cards which helps it out a lot.

**Tesseract** · June 22nd, 2007, 04:39

Amen, Brother Dark! So let's see some more homebrew!

**pibs** · June 22nd, 2007, 04:48

its a great system. im saving up for another ps2 so i can set it up with the linux kit.

**mcdougall57** · June 22nd, 2007, 12:39

definitely, i remember how long the ps1 was still a viable system and its only about £70 for the slimline

**Tetris999** · June 22nd, 2007, 14:52

i dont got any 3rd gen systems yet, and guess what i like playing once in a while

a ps2

**JKKDARK** · June 22nd, 2007, 15:14

Originally Posted by Tetris999

i dont got any 3rd gen systems yet, and guess what i like playing once in a while

a ps2

PlayStation 2 is from the sixth generation..

**xg917** · June 22nd, 2007, 20:35

PS1, PS2, PS3............ sounds like 3 generations to me.. thats wut hes trying to say..

**-Xandu-** · June 22nd, 2007, 21:39

Originally Posted by xg917

PS1, PS2, PS3............ sounds like 3 generations to me.. thats wut hes trying to say..

7th Generation : Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360
6th Generation : Nintendo Gamecube, Sony Playstation 2, Microsoft Xbox, Sega Dreamcast
5th Generation : 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Amiga CD-32, Atari Jaguar, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Nintendo 64
4th Generation : TurboGrafx-16/PC-Engine,
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Neo Geo, Super Nintendo Entertainment System/Super Famicom
3rd Generation : Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System, Atari 7800