Customer Reviews

PlayStation2 Extreme Action Pack

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2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

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 party 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.

5 stars for the system. 4-5 stars for the games. These are great games to start off with for the PS2, but they are a bit old. Madden 2002 will be out before you know it, and SSX is coming out with a new remix version. If I were you, I'd hold off on this bundle and go for the other ones.

I own Playstation2. This is the best console out. its small and slick. It does an awesome job at DVD movie playing. I have DOA2 (Dead or Alive 2) this game has awesome graphics. I have played alot of other games from Blockbuster and it played awesome on my PS2. You can select lots of Languages it has time and other options u can change. I have played alot of PS1 games on my PS2 and they all work with a slight increase in graphic quality and the loading time is much much faster. One game i played is Twisted Metal III. it plays ok on my ps2 i haven't had any freezes and it has a digital out in the back for you speakers and other things. It also has a Giant fan on the back of it which provides lots of cooling and it hsa never heated up on me. This system is the best u can get so far. Unless you have a 1.5Gigahert system wit a 64mb video card u can't beat the graphics on this thing. Its worth every penny you Pay. Have fun with it if u get it and i think you SHOULD!

I got my PS2 six months ago and it's really cool! It plays the DVD's really good and it plays the original playstation games, the Playstation 2 games, PS2 and playstation memomory cards,and CD's. But whenever you play R rated DVD's and up you have to enter a number password that you can decide on for yourself, the kid's can't figure it out unless if you tell them; that way you can make sure they don't watch those kind of movies. I got the PS2 extreme pack because it would be cheaper than buying a DVD player, and CD player. If you are thinking of buying it for you or your kids it's a great buy!!! I think this is the BEST game sytem ever made!!!

As a huge fan of the first Playstation I waited with antisapation realise of PS2. Sorry to say it, but I was dissapointed. I really expected more for this kind of money.
Graphics are good, but not great. You can enjoy same graphics by buying Dreamcast for fraction of the cost.
Playstation2 is great if you like paying for such stuff as motorized cd track! Playstation1 had a cover which you had to push to close. The problem was that after a few month of using it you had to push about dozen times to close it. So, I guess they decided to switch to motorized tray, making us pay for it. I wonder how much is it going to last on the floor of your living room. Lets face it consoles should be design to take a little more abuse than laptops or PCs. If you decide to buy ps2, make sure to buy such Playstation classic as Twisted Metal 2 and new Twisted Metal Black.

I got my PS2 six months ago and it's really cool! It plays the DVD's really good and it plays the original playstation games, the Playstation 2 games, PS2 and playstation memomory cards,and CD's. But whenever you play R rated DVD's and up you have to enter a number password that you can decide on for yourself, the kid's can't figure it out unless if you tell them; that way you can make sure they don't watch those kind of movies. I got the PS2 extreme pack because it would be cheaper than buying a DVD player, and CD player. If you are thinking of buying it for you or your kids it's a great buy!!! I think this is the BEST game sytem ever made and it even looks cool!!!

I got my PS2 six months ago and it's really cool! It plays the DVD's really good and it plays the original playstation games, the Playstation 2 games, PS2 and playstation memomory cards,and CD's. But whenever you play R rated DVD's and up you have to enter a number password that you can decide on for yourself, the kid's can't figure it out unless if you tell them; that way you can make sure they don't watch those kind of movies. I got the PS2 extreme pack because it would be cheaper than buying a DVD player, and CD player. If you are thinking of buying it for you or your kids it's a great buy!!! I think this is the BEST game sytem ever made and it even looks cool!!!

Back in 2000, I was a huge Dreamcast fan and I never thought about buying a PS2. The one day I went to the store with my friend. He was also a huge Dreamcast fan. We were looking for Dreamcast games when we saw a PS2 that you could try. I said to my friend, "Lets see how stupid the PS2 is." Then I tried it. IT WAS GREAT. Really good graphics. Then my friend said, "Is it stupid?" Then I said, "No, its awesome!" Then he said, "Let me try." Then he tried it. He thought it was awesome too. One week later we both sold our Dreamcasts and bought PS2s. Were both happier with our PS2s than our Dreamcasts. Everyone should buy a PS2.

Anybody looking to buy a PS2 should definitely get this package because you'll end up paying way more buying these games separately like I did. They are by far the best games out for it right now.

what can i say i have the system for like 2 days now and it has already replaced my entire entertainment system. well i was just readin about the x-box well to be frank statistacly it is better and worse than the ps2 in many ways.... but the ps2 expansion capeabilities are MUCH better and far cheaper in the long run. plus i dont think the x-box or the game cube will last very long because ps2 has already dominated the market to much to allow compaticion at this stage if you were smart get the ps2 but wait a few months till the price comes down

Aside from Gran Turismo 3 and Twisted Metal Black, all of Playstation 2's killer franchises are going over to XBOX. Plus, XBOX has a total of 40 1st and 2nd party studios making exclusive games for it, along with massive 3rd party support that eclipses even PS2's support. If you are looking for a console this christmas, look to the XBOX for superior graphics, better DVD playback, high definition gaming, builtin broadband adapter for internet gaming, 4 ports without the need for a multitap, hard drive for saving games instead of memory cards and for storing your own personal game soundtracks on, and realtime DD5.1 all for the same price as a PS2! In other words, the smart buy is XBOX.