PS2 Action Bundle 35+ Games and more

by Sony

Product Details

• Item Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• ASIN: B00005A8Y4
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,668 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 22, 2001

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking for some hot gaming action? Check out our PlayStation2 Action Gamer Pack. This special bundle includes the new PlayStation2 console (with controller), a bonus Dual Shock 2 controller, a vertical stand, and three games (Madden NFL 2001, Tekken Tag Tournament, and Ridge Racer V). At the heart of the PlayStation2 is the 128-bit Emotion Engine processor, which promises to bring lightning-fast gameplay and unprecedented graphics power to your TV screen. We've packed in three AAA action titles to get things started.

EA Sports' Madden NFL 2001 fully utilizes the PlayStation2's advanced hardware with ultrarealistic rushing, passing, blocking, and tackling. You can play the built-in AFC and NFC lineups, or even create your own players. The graphics power of the PlayStation2 brings a new level of detail to the game. As play progresses, you'll see the field collecting scars from some of the rougher tackles, and the players will show some wear of their own, too.

If you're willing to break away from the football game, there's also Tekken Tag Tournament. With more than 30 characters to fight against or beside, this game allows you to pull off the ultimate human combo: tag-team fighting. By choosing two fighters with broadly divergent skills, you can greatly increase your threat to other fighters.

The Action Gamer Pack also includes Ridge Racer V, the latest title in Namco's popular racing series. This graphically stunning racer truly showcases the horsepower of the PlayStation2. The vehicles have more polygons than we can imagine, and their reflective surfaces are just dazzling.

To help you go head-to-head with your opponents, this bundle also includes a bonus Dual Shock 2 controller. Also, we've included the official PS2 vertical stand, which turns your machine into a tower of sleek gaming power.

About These Bundles:

Amazon.com and Toysrus.com are pleased to offer these special PlayStation2 bundles. When you select a bundle for purchase, Amazon.com will ship your selection in a single box. Of course, you're free to add additional PlayStation2 games or accessories to your order. Depending on item availability, these additional items might ship separately.

Product Description

BUNDLE INCLUDES: * PS2 Network Ready System with a controller * 35+ Games * 1 PS2 Dragonball Z Collector Edition Arcade Joy Stick Games Included: PS2 Corvette (Full Game) Jam Pack Volume 11 - 9 Games (Demos) Jam Pack Volume 12 - 14 Games (Demos) Jam Pack Volume 13 - 7 Games (Demos) Jam Pack Winter - 7 Games (Demos) Movies Included: 1) Street Fighter 1 Code Of Honor 2) Street Fighter 2 Soul Powers *** Due to limited supply on Black PS2 Consoles, the PS2 console might be substituted for a Brand New Silver color PS2 Console***

Customer Reviews

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough bang for the buck...., March 30, 2001

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"legacysfate" (De Forest, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PS2 Action Bundle 35+ Games and more (Electronics)

I couldnt believe the hype it was almost too good to be true. I read most of the reviews here and decided to splurge for a Playstation 2. I found it odd how at most local retailers and on-line retailers required you to buy bundle packs and additional accessories. I decided to get it anyways, although my wallet thought otherwise.

The Playstation 2 has a nice sleek design, the additional add-ons and stuff like being able to play DVD movies make it nice, the games are nice, the controllers are the same, but nice, the picture quality is nice. If you can't see a pattern here...I'll explain it: The Playstation 2, while a good console, just isnt what it could be.

I was expecting another form of a god, since this was from one of the leaders in entertainment, Sony. What I got was; very very slow load times. Graphics were nice, but you can't expect much from first generation games, but they could've easily been better. I noticed there is no support for my 16:9 widescreen HDTV. The Playstation2 is very very delicate, if you walk near it or if the bass is too loud the game/movie will skip and possibly scratch a disc(i've returned a couple discs already). Audio is not crisp and clear, that could also be the fact of the first generation games. The controllers have no new features. There is no broadband adapter built in and no hard drive as well.

The list goes on, you maybe saying I'm expecting too much or being picky with details. But the way I see it, for 450$, I should be expecting everything and so much more. I am not dissing the machine, all I'm saying is its only worth 149$ max. So far I mainly use it to play old ps1 games and DVD movies...as far as gaming and new features has gone, I'm not too impressed.

Anyways, if this keeps up, in about a week or so I'm gonna return it. That way I wont have to save up for the Xbox.

45 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid system, February 19, 2001

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Beatle23 "beatle23" (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PS2 Action Bundle 35+ Games and more (Electronics)

Everyone seems to be comparing the Dreamcast with the PS2 and making some legitimate gripes. However, I ask this of people... if the PS2 came out before the Dreamcast, would you be making the same gripes? If the PS2 came out over a year ago, I'm sure they would have the full capabilities that Sega presents and then some. Also, many complain about no internet connection, etc... The PS2 is capable. What Sony has not done is sell the components to make it a realization. It's all a marketing ploy so they can build up hype and sales. Give the PS2 a year, and it will surpass the Dreamcast in gameplay, selection, and capability.

I personally found the PS2 attractive because of its backward compatibility and the ability to play DVD's. I will say that the games are quite good for being such a young system. Also, the DVD playing is sufficient. Although the controls are awkward because you have to use the analog controllers, it still suffices as a DVD player. There is a third party remote, but I don't trust third part equipment. I'll wait for something better. As some have said, the vent is quite loud at times. The hum will be annoying at first esp. if you place it on a hard surface, but it's something you'll get used to.

Should you get the PS2? Yes. Should you get it now? No. The price will definitely go down with time, and it'll be more affordable then. Also, there will be more games later this year. Also, for those who don't have a DVD player, this system will keep you entertained two-fold. If you're going to compare it to the Dreamcast, ask yourself where the PS2 will be in equal time. You can't compare a 5-year-old to a new born and automatically say that the 5-year-old will be smarter in the long run just because it can read and the newborn can't.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars TOO MUCH FOR TOO LITTLE, June 5, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: PS2 Action Bundle 35+ Games and more (Electronics)

I have both Dreamcast and PS2. Bottom line is RIGHT NOW Dreamcast is the much better deal. You can match up game for game and Dreamcast comes out on top. People need to relize that game play and control is the main reason people enjoy games. Graphics only enhance THAT experience. And right now there isn't anything better graphically on PS2. What I should have done was take the ... I have spent so far on the PS2 and used that to snap up every Dreamcast game available! Then when the price drops on PS2 pick that up. I was to greedy to have the best and didn't realize that I already had the best.