Best playstation 2 consoles according to redditors

I'm willing to put in the work if it's realistically doable. I was just wondering where I might begin.

I was thinking maybe buy one of these and then figure out some way to fit in a rechargeable battery. I may have a problem with holes for the battery to charge and the on/off switch though. I already own an official clear blue PS2 controller so I have a shell, and I also have a black third party wired controller I can practice with so I don't mutilate the good one.

Here's one for just $9 more

> im here to play a game with a fun story

but thats the the thing, you're not looking to play it, you're looking to watch the entire thing. What's the point? What if one day you do get to play it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000C7GHG/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used

> I always assumed the Buy Box was the lowest price.

Nope, check out this listing for PS2

https://www.amazon.com/Playstation-2-Console-Black-Pc/dp/B0000C7GHG/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1468592597&sr=1-2

I dont know if you see what I See but buy box is $80 while there are much cheaper options from $50 (with no cables and controllers)

I always wondered what would happen if one of the guys selling it with no cables got the buybox cause you're not allowed to do that

yep, should work for ~$400 - the fact that you dont only play PS2 titles on it but also Nintendo titles, PC games etc. makes it worth

Here is how a $375 PC runs PS2 and gameCube games https://youtu.be/mZHu3u_g22Y?t=19

Most of those games are old as fuck & the rest I haven't heard of. You should buy a playstation 2.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000C7GHG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1427751992&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=playstation+2&dpPl=1&dpID=419kW6ijjjL&ref=plSrch

I picked out the cheapest one for you bc I know your monthly allowance got a lot smaller since your step dad came to live with you.

So I could use one like this and just put in a much larger hard drive? Or does this one not have an internal hard drive?

I've also compiled some prices for the games I mentioned. You'll be able to get started within a few days for around $50.00. I had to find used, because some of the older ps1 games are collectors items new and apparently sell for $200.00

PS2, used from Amazon: ~33.00 including shipping
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Crash Bandicoot 1, used from Amazon: ~$11.00 including shipping
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Crash Bandicoot 2, used from Amazon: ~$8.00 including shipping
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Spyro 1, used from Amazon: ~$11.00 including shipping
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Spyro 2, used from Amazon: ~$8.00 including shipping
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Spyro Year of the Dragon, used from Amazon: ~$12.00 free shipping with prime
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Spyro Enter the Dragonfly [This one is probably the last decent on in the series, used from Amazon: ~$6.00 free shipping with Prime
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Sly Cooper 1, used from Amazon: ~$5.00 including shipping
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Sly Cooper 2, used from Amazon: ~$6.00 including shipping
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The entire list comes to about $100 it total. If you sit down during every free moment and play, those games should last you at least a couple of months. However, those are just my suggestions. I've found Amazon to be really reliable for a used marketplace, but you'll also want to try a store like gamestop. They usually have this huge basket full of ps1 and ps2 games. If you pick one up and think it looks interesting, get it. There are a lot of hidden gems for these consoles. Good luck :)

Why not buy a PS2 then? you can get it for $50 currently

Theres always ps2 at my goodwill.
Anyways you can get a ps2 for less than a full price game on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B0000C7GHG/ref=mw_dp_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

You might need to buy a PS2 man sorry but if you need a Japanese one you don't need to spend that much man here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000IWPM9E/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all

So, idk why I feel compelled to tell you to use a wireless controller, but I bought this one and they are fantastic. The one downside is that the buttons aren't pressure sensitive, which is only a problem in certain games that took advantage of that feature (I'm so sorry, guard in MGS2 who I tried to interrogate with an automatic rifle). Otherwise, it feels just like a DS3 but for a PS2.