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Need Help - PS2

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  • 01-11-2005 11:51am
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    Pythia
    Registered Users Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭


    Hiya guys,
    Sorry if this is in wrong forum.
    My boyfriend has been hinting about wanting a PS2 for Xmas this year.
    I don't know anything about these things so just looking for a bit of advice.
    Where would you recommend buying these things? On the net or in a shop like Game? Do they come with controllers/memory cards etc, or do I have to buy them seperately?
    Does it just connect up to his tv or does it need to be connected to the internet too? I want to spend about 200e ish in all and want to have it all ready to go for him, not find that the stuff I've bought isn't enough.
    I suppose I'll get him a game too, one of those sports ones. Is it a good idea to buy a console/game combo or are the games you get with that the older, crappier ones?
    Would appreciate suggestions!
    Thanks!


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    Rabies
    Registered Users Posts: 15,258 ✭✭✭✭Rabies


    You can pick one on in any of the games shops like Game, GameStop, Smyths or even Xtravison.
    If you buy it online then watch out for the year postal strike in the run up to christmas.
    Ask him what type of games is he interested in. Some of the bundle packs come with 2 two games, one of which is usualy crap.
    The PS2 comes with one controller. Memory cards are a separte purchase.


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    Illuvatar
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    It doesn't need to be connected to the internet either to play. If you buy a slim line PS2 it comes with an internet port, unlike the original. You should ask him if he plans on playing it online.


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    Pythia
    Registered Users Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Cool. He's not really that into gaming etc so we'll just need the basics and a few nice games.
    Thanks guys!


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    Placebo
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    the new slim ps2s with games etc should be well under 200 euro, no ?
    ps2, come with controller, it doesnt need the internet. You need to buy memory card sepratley


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    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    GAME: €159 for slimline black PS2
    €175 with an own-brand controller and 1 game (from set list... but it has Burnout Revenge \o/)
    €189 for Gran Turismo 4 pack


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    Pythia
    Registered Users Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Ooh, thanks r.k. That sounds good! That's almost cheaper than the net actually. I was thinking of something like FIFA 06?
    Will go into town tomorrow and investigate, don't want to leave it too late then find they're all sold out.


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    gamer
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    get burnout revenge pack and fifa 2005 or 2006 ,2005 about 25e preowned ,ie secondhand but gauranteed to work as good as new.make sure u get manual too if u r buying a preowned game. you can use the ps2 to watch dvds too,it connects into tv scart socket or front rgb inputs if your tv has them.


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    Retr0gamer
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    Pro Evolution Soccer is a better game than fifa. Pro Evo 5 is out at the moment. You should consider getting the Grand Theft Auto games. They are very varied so will have something for everybody. There isn't a person I know that doesn't like them. You can't really go wrong with it.
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    KdjaCL
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    Get a cheap 2nd hand game both of you can play , Soul Calibur 2 fighting game women seem to be really really good at kicking my ass in it......and im good :(


    kdjac


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    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Actually, for something you can both play... Super Monkey Ball Deluxe :) Incredibly cute, but great fun.
    If he wants a football game... has to be PES of course. Pro Evo 4 is about 20 euro secondhand, and Pro Evo 5 is just out.


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    gamer
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    get sc2 best 2 payer fighting game,get fifa 2005,its better for a beginner simpler to play ,proevo soccer is for the more demanding hardcore player,more realistic.fifa has all the teams and correct player names and licensing likenesses of players faces, etc,timesplitters 2 is a great 2 player fps shooting game like goldeneye.easy for beginner to play ,loadsa game modes and 2player maps .alot of women like soulcaliber2 cos theres 2player stages with a good mix of male or female characters with beautiful graphics and costumes.


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    Pythia
    Registered Users Posts: 7,469 ✭✭✭Pythia


    Right, I ended up getting a slim black PS2, the GAA game, Pro Evolution Soccer 4, some motorbike game, and Tony Hawk skating game all for e190 which I was pretty pleased with. Especially since a different shop was doing the GAA game and the PS2 on their own for e190.
    I bought it in Game on Henry Street.
    He can buy the extra controller and memory card himself as I'm broke now! :)


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    rainbow kirby
    Registered Users Posts: 26,928 ✭✭✭✭rainbow kirby


    Nice one :)
    That's probably the best deal GAME has on at the moment, and hopefully he'll like the games :)


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