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[mllelaurel]

So, let's say - hypothetically speaking - that one was in the market for a Playstation 2. Would it be possible to hook one up to a laptop (or other computer monitor,) like one would to a TV? Cause I do not feel like getting into TV wars with my folks.

Beyond that, any other thoughts on Playstation 2 consoles, the purchasing thereof? Slim=good or bad? If buying used, what's doable and what's questionable? If buying new, what outlets might have the best values?

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[trialia]

Slimline is bad. They overheat. Whether or not you can plug them into your laptop, I'm not sure. I've never done that with mine, but I would assume it's possible if you have the right cables.

Buying used, always check with different-coloured discs that the laser is in perfect working order. It can fuck up on certain discs if it's not completely fine. I don't know if you'd be able to get one new at this point, since they've been out ten years. (Mine was new ten years ago and is still going strong - better life than the PS3, from all I've heard.)

[mllelaurel.livejournal.com]

What do you mean by different-colored discs?

There are new PS2s available from Amazon, but the useds from the Marketplace seem like a better bargain overall, particularly if the seller has like 40,000 positive reviews. I'm eying one right now, actually.

[juldea.livejournal.com]

You would probably need some form of TV-tuner card to go into a laptop from a PS2. The PS2 outputs in the standard, um, red/yellow/white cables (I don't know A/V terms very well), which I've never known to be on a laptop. However, there might be connectors to make it S-video or Firewire or whatever.

[slipjig.livejournal.com]

If you're going to be playing the games exclusively on the computer anyway, you might also consider skipping the PS2 box entirely and downloading a PS2 emulator for the PC (http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/ps2/), then investing in a PS2 controller-to-USB adapter. (http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-2-PC-USB-Gamepad-Converter/dp/B000F6BGXY)