Retro console and games thread

[barmyllama]

you will need a PS2 FAT console for PS1 games, not the slim version

I don't think that its not backwards compatible, just more PS1 games don't run on the slim compared to the fat. There are also some PS2 games that don't run properly on the slim

 

[kinger8938]

Oh ok thanks guys, already helped me out! I do remember hearing something about BC on the slim! I do wonder if I would just prefer the slim due to its form factor and also grab an original PS1 just to pad out the hardware shelf a bit, both tend to be inexpensive I imagine?

 

[ShiWarrior]

I don't think that its not backwards compatible, just more PS1 games don't run on the slim compared to the fat. There are also some PS2 games that don't run properly on the slim

thats what i said

 

[barmyllama]

you will need a PS2 FAT console for PS1 games, not the slim version

I read that as you saying the PS2 slim wouldn't run PS1 games.

 

[ShiWarrior]

There are also some PS2 games that don't run properly on the slim

really ? i didn't know that

yeah, i was saying no PS1 games work on the PS2 Slim, is that not true then ?

 

[barmyllama]

Both PS2's are backwards compatible, just that the slim has issues with more PS1 games than the Fat.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PlayStation_games_incompatible_with_PlayStation_2

And all PS3 consoles play PS1 games via emulation.

 

[ShiWarrior]

good to know, thanks

 

[kinger8938]

I'd imagine a slim would be the best bet from a hardware standpoint?

 

[barmyllama]

It might be more reliable and has the Ethernet port and IR sensor built in. But you couldn't add a hard drive if you wanted and some of the controller multi taps don't fit.

The slim also has an external, lap top style, power supply so replacing those is more expensive than the standard figure of 8 power cord required for the Fat model.

The Fat can be orientated vertically with out a stand, whereas the slim probably requires a stand and because it doesn't have a slide out disk tray then positioning it in vertical mode might be more restricted.

Just things to consider.

 

[kinger8938]

It might be more reliable and has the Ethernet port and IR sensor built in. But you couldn't add a hard drive if you wanted and some of the controller multi taps don't fit.

The slim also has an external, lap top style, power supply so replacing those is more expensive than the standard figure of 8 power cord required for the Fat model.

The Fat can be orientated vertically with out a stand, whereas the slim probably requires a stand and because it doesn't have a slide out disk tray then positioning it in vertical mode might be more restricted.

Just things to consider.

Thanks, all things I haven't thought about! Swings and roundabouts then. Maybe I'll go fat for extra nostalgia. I think it's worth getting a ps2, just not sure if it's worth aiming to 'collect' for it so much as everything is so mass produced.

 

[barmyllama]

Even if you stick to PS2 exclusive games there's plenty to choose from. Particularly in the PAL region with all football, rugby and cricket games on top of all the shovel ware that came late in the systems life, after Sony reduced licencing and production costs.

 

[MattyH]

hit a real big milestone in my PS2 collection finally got a copy of Rule Of Rose

 

[barmyllama]

You need to post up pictures of that one.

How did you acquire it? eBay or in the wild?

 

[MattyH]

You need to post up pictures of that one.

How did you acquire it? eBay or in the wild?

was ebay went halves with a mate for a 3 game bundle of kuon, echo night: beyond and a french rule of rose i needed echo as well as rule so worked out at £102 for rule and £40 for echo

 

[Strife212]

I've got it but it was sealed so I've never opened / played it.

 

[kinger8938]

Would you guys say £35 is any good for a fat ps2, 2 controllers, memory card and about 30 games

The games are a mix of decent to stuff I wouldn't play, has all the burnout games, maxpayne series but is also bulked up with wrestling games and stuff

 

[barmyllama]

I'd say it's a decent price.

The seller could probably get £35 trading it in to CEX.

£16 for the system, £5 for the extra controller and memory card. Only needs an average of 50p a game to get to £35.

CEX seems to be having an impact on sale prices. They now buy and sell most retro systems and games and there's definitely been a drop in prices on eBay.

 

[kinger8938]

Ok cool, I mean the games I don't want I could just bundle up and sell on eBay not that it would even be worth the effort it's available just 2nd inline as the chap is waiting to hear back from his first contact

The bundle in question:

 

[barmyllama]

Looks like I'll have to sell off most of my collection.

Short story is

We recently had problems remortgaging because the lease hold on our house only has 54 years left. Basically our house is still in my wife's name after a divorce. We want to swap to a joint mortgage and the lease hold is causing problems.

So buying the lease is more important than having shelf fulls of games gathering dust.

So some of it may end up in the MM.

 

[kinger8938]

Looks like I'll have to sell off most of my collection.

Short story is

We recently had problems remortgaging because the lease hold on our house only has 54 years left. Basically our house is still in my wife's name after a divorce. We want to swap to a joint mortgage and the lease hold is causing problems.

So buying the lease is more important than having shelf fulls of games gathering dust.

So some of it may end up in the MM.

Really sorry to hear this mate, I would consider the same (if mine was worth anything)

You can always rebuy stuff once everything is sorted out I guess? I hope you don't have to lose it all