The Ultimate PS2 Buying Guide In 2024

[@BasementGamerYT]

For the most reliable memory card, the official 8MB should work best. I have a larger one since I'm playing a lot of games currently, and haven't had issues (yet)

[@mandibiedermann2246]

Third parties with "magic gate" feature are very good too

[@whiskeygamer9402]

I bought a 128mb memory card a few years back for $8 Aus and never had any problems. I preserve and don't use my genuine Sony 8mb magicgate ones.

[@mandibiedermann2246]

@@whiskeygamer9402 i meant if the MC has magic gate is 100% functionality, maybe your MC has it

[@jonathanmikarui8931]

I'm pretty sure they tried to pull some bs and say MB stood for memory blocks lol could've been dreamcast tho

[@clarkspacewayne2672]

Tell me about it… I just started 😢

[@notjustklownin9506]

Collecting retro games is so expensive now, I'm glad I collected a lot of what I have when the prices were much cheaper.

[@tommynobaka]

Depends on the game. Most games I've wanted were less than $10 besides okami, shadow of the Colossus, fatal frame and silent Hill. It's obscene how much fatal frame and silent Hill go for

[@iBMcFly]

Not to bad if you just collect your favorite games for whatever consoles you own.

[@Ohms_vs_Draaggs]

@@tommynobakaOPL and free mcboot solve those prices lol

[@notjustklownin9506]

@@tommynobaka true, I've got hitters on the ps2 that i basically got for free since I used to buy and resell

[@tommynobaka]

@@Ohms_vs_Draaggs thanks for the plug

[@Asaylum117]

PS2 was the very first console I ever owned. And I still have my original PS2 console still working for 20 years. No regrets.

[@Wyoming_Cowboy]

Same here. I remember getting one as a birthday present in 2003 and still play it regularly

[@whiskeygamer9402]

I still have my original PS2 that I bought back 2002👍🏽

[@19rainha1]

i have my dad's ps2 that he bought in 2006. I was thought to play Gran Turismo 4 with 3 years (it runs like new)

[@Sammy-34079]

is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@Sammy-34079]

@@19rainha1 is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@JCpNK]

I’ve been playing a lot of PS2 and PS3 lately.. That gen of games was maybe the best we’ll ever see

[@TomCollins-c4h]

It's the second golden age of games. I don't think they can make games like these anymore; it was about the artform now they just cash grab games with tons of micro transactions and locked out content for DLC.

[@syygnis]

Yeah man, we had it so good in this era.

[@Sammy-34079]

is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@normancarrigan4285]

Absoutley way better than the 5 or 4

[@SuperMarioBoyz]

​@@Sammy-34079I don't think so...

[@OfficialRaveBlitz]

PS2 is getting alot of love recently, and making a comeback! I love it.

[@Sammy-34079]

is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@Curlyheart]

Nice pfp lol

[@OfficialRaveBlitz]

@@Curlyheart Lol thanks.

[@Curlyheart]

@@OfficialRaveBlitz NP :D

[@MatthewJohnCrittenden]

This channel is a gem. I love the PS2 but would listen to this guy riff on anything.

[@Sammy-34079]

is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@SUGARBAD-vt9pk]

@@Sammy-34079Idk how to answer this, I would recommend you use it for both gaming and as a DVD, because this console is on high demand from many people who want to experience nostalgia.

[@SUGARBAD-vt9pk]

@@Sammy-34079 Yes and No

[@cultivatedgamer]

The PS2 is like fine wine. As it ages, it keeps getting better. The bachelor party thing was good too. Lol

[@whiskeygamer9402]

Agree Sir👍🏽

[@Sammy-34079]

is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@whiskeygamer9402]

@@Sammy-34079 Never a waste of money 👍🏽

[@JayCee-z5q]

@@Sammy-34079It’s about $80-100 if you calculate it then it comes nowhere near as expensive as your pornhub subscription.

[@ad_stayfly7]

I remember my uncle had a PlayStation one for a few years then he got the PS2! I was blown away by what the ps2 was and could do. I asked my parents for one soon after. They said if I do good in school they’d get me one. I did just that! I remember getting home from school and saw the greatest gaming console ever laying on my bed in the box. I immediately hooked it up to my TV. My dad was impressed at how fast I did it (as simple as it may seem now days). I played it all day into the night. I had 2 ps2s in my lifetime the original and the slim.i remember playing Madden 2003 and NBA Live 2003 as my first games on it as a 3rd grade student. This game has brought me so many good memories and nostalgic moments. I recently brought one from a local retro gaming store in my city and I couldn’t be happier. Now at 26 I’m playing it more and buying note games than I ever remember having. I didn’t even know so many games were released for this system. I’m buying every game I had as a kid and some games that I would have liked to have and just didn’t know about. Sony PlayStation was so amazing.

[@Palix-je9cy]

Im 16 and love Ps2 games, great video so far

[@Sammy-34079]

that cool but is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@monkeyheist]

⁠@@Sammy-34079You have to decide whether it’s worth it to you.

[@DamiaN06660]

I bought my PS2 around 2006 and still got it. I will never ever ever get rid of it.

[@Sammy-34079]

is it waste of money to use it for dvd player then game on it???? on your crt?

[@thinkindifferent]

I was born after the era of the PS2, but last month I picked up a PS2 fat and a couple accessories. I was shocked at how good it looked on my modern TV, especially with an HDMI cable adapter. Managed to pick up some games for under 10 USD a piece, but at some point like with most other 6th gen and older consoles, the supply of games is going to run dry with the amount of nostalgia for these consoles there is lately (nostalgia is quite an emotion!). I haven't had this much fun on consoles in a long time. Long live the PS2!

[@MiBrCo4177]

I recently bought a PS2 after 2 weeks of eBay looking and I was surprised as Tom how clean it was but even better... The void sticker was still on it and it was unopened. After a quick opening and cleaning it's running like it's fresh outta the box! Love the damn consoles.

[@aftrthejake6843]

You would make a classic a.m. radio talk show host. Absolutely love these videos. Cheers 🥂

[@sbbth]

I’ve been playing Bully for 15 years, never gets old

[@YagiTheDog]

Recently found my PS2 and started playing guitar hero 2 & 3 on it. It was a great console. Keep up these awesome videos!

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

Spent another £700 today. My determination to complete the ps1 collection is bankrupting me. I can't even face the ps2, games that cost over 1k makes that impossible to me. Love the content tho. Big shout from Cornwall UK.

[@TomCollins-c4h]

You should show off your collection!

[@rage_blunt-lilkoob7691]

Ur not alone brother

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

@user-rj9ui3sz8u I'd love to but I'm not keen on being on camera, other than my phone I don't have cam equipment either

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

@rage_blunt-lilkoob7691 you collecting ps1 games too? I'm about half way through so far

[@damianpriest196]

Same here bro been on the same boat since 2023. My holy grails so far are Silent Hill shattered memories, haunting ground and manhunt 2 with promo wrist band all with manuals. I have a lot more but those are the most valuable.

[@IE-8bz]

back in the day I played the getaway and got all the way to the end level on the boat without knowing you could heal by leaning on walls. The fury I felt from making myself grind through that game pushing my reflexes to the absolute max. haha good times.

[@mala4196]

really wish PS5 had backwards compatible with PS1-PS3 games, maybe next console generation they might....

[@smartlibra2965]

I have a PS5 and a 60gb PS3. They are both HDMI so easy to play all generations on modern TVs

[@Flipdodge392]

@@smartlibra2965 Best setup!

[@teleskopossomnium]

I second this. They would have to put two drives in it because the new lasers can’t read the old disks. I love my ps1/ps2.

[@damianpriest196]

They won’t

[@Lunaria.Praesentia]

I love your retro passion, kind basement dude!!!

[@umadbro5537]

You deserve a million subs man hope you get there soon, big love from the uk

[@BasementGamerYT]

thank you for watching!

[@umadbro5537]

@@BasementGamerYT always brother

[@morgan-sk-4499]

So many memories with this one piece of tech. Games like Ratchet and Clank, GTAs, Shadow of colossus… and (AND) movie player? My life was for ever changed after my mom bought me PS2

[@CaleAnderson]

You've given me countless hours of entertainment the last 7 days in my basement. Thank you basement gamer, you've got such a vibe homie 🎮🕹️

[@jrpggamer93]

Idk if you intentionally do it. But when I watch your videos Im always laughing my ass off. You have such a unique style of explaining stuff it's great ! Always look forward to em.

[@vezzzzz]

thanks for the recommendations again man , im having a blast with ssx3

[@mandibiedermann2246]

i suggest you to play SSX On Tour even better than 3

[@vezzzzz]

@@mandibiedermann2246 I'll check it out ,thanks

[@vezzzzz]

@@mandibiedermann2246 thanks , I'll check it out

[@ICZERZERO3000]

Truly enjoying all this great videos…. Happy Gaming Everyone 😎.

[@kennethroberts3953]

I didn't realise you said kind of, a lot, I say basically a lot or you know, 😀 I loved the Medal of Honor games and I agree I think I learnt a lot of history from video games. The 007 games for the PS2 are pretty good, it's been a long time since we got a good 007 game, there was a few good 007 games on the PS3 as well. I remember Blood Stone was really good. Good video man 👍

[@carlakilleen3514]

Old gamer here, I have all 5 PlayStation's first version releases, my treasure ❤

[@Moogle007]

I agree 💯% with you about how you learn more about history by playing video games than being in class at school, and some people say video games rot your brain.

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

You genuinely speak my mind with regards to ps2/ps3 gaming. Can we be friends 😂

[@Behdad47]

PS2 made sure I was happy every single day from 2008-2013. It's the best piece of hardware I have. Millions of memories on my memory cards and the wear on the controllers show it all.

[@Snort562]

My first console was the PlayStation. When the PS2 came out, I didn't get it until Smackdown Here Comes the Pain came out. I was so excited to play that game and boy did I. I still have that game in my collection and now that I'm a father, I can't wait for my son to be old enough to experience the PS2.

[@ZachHenry-tk6cd]

Actually bought a reverse compatible ps3 a few months back instead of a ps5 and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Even tho it was about the same price…… not even that mad about it … lol I’m able to play all of the old games I used to play absolutely great system. Appreciate the videos good content keep em coming

[@HollowRick]

I had a PS2 from 2002 to 2008 And then I bought one again on and off for a good number of years and bought one recently It's one of my favourite consoles of all time up there with Mega drive

[@TheMcrico84]

I bought mine from an old couplev for 20 in like new condition. It even came with ps1 and ps2 games what a buy

[@TwoGendersOnly]

I love my ps2 slim. The ethernet port lets me run openGL and play my games via smb. Stream them right from my laptop. I have my original fat ps2 also that i modded with a clear shell that has a top loader. Dont need to use the disc tray with it, and made using magic swap super easy.

[@Flipdodge392]

That's awesome!

[@TheOnlyPedroGameplays]

Where can I find a top loader like that for a fat ps2? That’s really sick

[@r4z0r84]

Still playing mine every day 😂 got a ps2 slim 7500 or so OPL SMB is crazy fast for loading my games, love it

[@Taquito694]

just 100ed GTA San Andreas on a Original Ps2, Im Amazed how big and detailed the game is realizing its almost 20 Years old.

[@RTGPrince]

When God Created the PS2 (I Love God for that😘🥰🤩 to Death) he Instored A Soul in it, PS2 is Love PS2 Is Life.

[@kieranthorburn8421]

I remember getting my PS2 for Christmas one year, they didn’t get me a memory card so I spent 4 days or so playing over and over the first level of simpsons hit & run as homer! Good times

[@FreeRPGer]

Out of the consoles I collect for (which is most), my PS2 collection "used to be" the largest (over 200). Now it's PS4. Thankfully, I bought *most* of my games back when they came out, so I paid the "then" normal price (or cheaper). I did pay a bit extra for some Saturn games, such as Panzer Dragoon Saga. Anyhow, I have several "favorite" PS2 games, but some faves off the top of my head are, *Summoner 1 & 2, Shadow Hearts 1 & 2, & Drakan: The Ancient's Gates.* + more.

[@angelica-40]

I once got a ps2 on Christmas and it was so cool my favorite video games there were Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic Riders ❤

[@chlamygamine2190]

I like the slim for those reasons. I'm considering getting a fat and moding it to back up all my PS2 games in case of disc rot

[@Boltiscracked]

The ps2 was by big jump up from the wii and still works like a charm bought and hdmi adapter and got it running again Star wars revenge of the sith and tony hawk pro skater were my go two favorite games love the storyline of the star wars looks so good next to my ps5 and pc lol

[@findlay1arches]

I've had my ps2 for 4 years. Absolutely love it. I want silent hill so bad. I've never played any and really want to experience them but too expensive for me unfortunately

[@justinleland7461]

Heck yeah ps2 is still my favorite. Just bought a brick the other day and got rid of my slim, it didn't wanna play anything CD based. I like the brick better as well anyway. Currently playing Gran Turismo 2 on it, looking forward to moving on to GT3

[@nascarjosh0588]

I’m a little late to the party. Great video by the way! I recently got back to playing my PS2 I’ve had since I was a kid. Do you have a link to where you got the wireless controller?

[@DavidLucian]

I still have my old PS2 even today, no wonder why people like the PS2 too much, I think that it is bacause of many diverse library of games, you can play many amazing games on PS2, maybe some are blinded by nostalgia, but many can't deny it that PS2 has a special place in their Childhood days... I still play many games on my PS2 when Nostalgia hits me up from time to time... 🤷🏻‍♂️☯️✌️

[@grimhollow]

run ps2 to HDMI with a mclassic ,going make your jaw drop.

[@TheOnlyPedroGameplays]

How good is it right now? For a long time, it had some really awkward resolution, aspect ratio, and input delay

[@HunterAtheist]

PS2 supported component and there is an official cable. I have it and it's glorious.

[@MercurysEdge]

Great video brother! Hit & Run is a classic! I also think SYM is better then HCTP! Hope you and the family are well sir! Be good!

[@codywhitaker800]

I think the pandemic is the reason for the massive rise of price. Pretty much any collecting hobby has been ruined because of that. It also doesn’t help that game stores have bottom prices, meaning, no matter how obscure it is it’s no less than X price.

[@jamesriegel13]

My favorite console that I have the most games for and still play today

[@Denverdude7]

This is the episode everyone needed. You need to be aware that you and your brother might throw hands and break the tray. Be aware. "Kind of"

[@RTGPrince]

Hands Down PS2 Console Goat🔥🐐 will be the Golden Attraction if Gaming had an offical Museum,it will Be the main attraction.

[@BenjiDWJ]

According to MyLifeinGaming who did an extensive episode on the PS2 here on KZbin the SCPH-39000 and SCPH-50000 are the best models to get in regard to the original phat model in terms of overall reliability. 🎮📀

[@jacktheripper425]

Needed this bud

[@andrewguymer8599]

I love your analogies. They never disappoint. 😂 “You’ll just have to start making alien noises” 😂😂😂

[@Narum777]

If you want you could soft mod your ps2, with a MC2IO memory card and and a freemcboot memory card, that way you can play "backups" of your ps2 games and you can still keep your PS2 original. There is a video by Nacho Productions on it.

[@Nighteye88]

Just bought a Japanese PS2 and like 120 games for it. Going through the Dragon Ball Budokai games again. And Kingdom Hearts for the very first time. 😆 Set up with a HDMI converter and using just the 8 bitdo dongles and using PS4 controllers.

[@lostpicasso260]

It’s way too expensive but..if you can get your hands on Ape Escape 2, it’s well worth it. One of my all time favorites.

[@TomCollins-c4h]

That PS2 is immaculate nice job!

[@CyberBully100]

I once had a honey bee problem in my garage and honey started dripping on my ps2 controllers. So that’s how mines got sticky lol

[@supersmallchibiwolf872]

The Sony PlayStation 2 has many amazing games but I experienced the big hits on the Sony PSP. But When It comes to the Sony PS2 I love Tekken 5, Silent Hill 3 and a other games. Cool video. ^_^

[@patrickconners]

My ps2 library is currently Indiana Jones emperors tomb, nba street v2, manhunt, lotr two towers and blade 2

[@waynep.swanson3942]

i still have ps2 SCPH3000 and still work great for long time, also PS3 CECHA01 60GB Feb 2007, I got Evercool Defender Turbo Ideal Cooling Fan and both still work very good....

[@TheSwanKnight]

If you like Need 4 Speed Underground 2. You might like SRS Street Racing Syndicate. Ace Combat was difficult for me to play so I found a more arcade style flying game, called Heatseeker. Fun game.

[@stevensahadeo8238]

Hey man great videos! Where did you buy your PS2 and games from? Thank you

[@zackm9910]

Tuning in watching a ton of ps2 videos and holy crap you sound just like Jordan peterson!

[@matthewl1187]

I just tore my PS2 down for a cleaning and I used a dry toothbrush to clean the fan. Compressed air or one of those air blowers off amazon, like I got, would finish the job I bet.

[@PapaS4c]

You should get a RetroTink 5x for your older consoles to upscale them properly and convert them to HDMI

[@MrSkullMerchant]

The p diddys lawyer line killed me 🤣

[@chad..]

I have been playing Simpsons hit and run since you mentioned it some videos ago and it is so damn good.

[@Ohms_vs_Draaggs]

I’m trying to 100% it right now some of those Apu missions are brutal lmao

[@mazterhaze122]

Bro i was there with you. No memory card for year. I also got my ps2 a year before the ps3

[@JCpNK]

I have a couple of those on Game cube and all but one of PS2. Great stuff

[@Akihiko169]

Awesome video, my man, thank you for your effort!

[@giantjames5857]

Add FMCB memory card and hard drive bay for those enthusiasts who want to explore the full line up!!

[@AerytonRamshaw]

Great video bro !

[@Lucky_9705]

I have a fat PS2 as well as a PS1 slim. Both consoles work great, but I want to install freemcboot on my PS2 so I can homebrew my console.

[@MrRobMayer]

I use a RetroTINK for my composite to HDMI adapter. Helps smooth out the display pretty nicely.

[@MrRobMayer]

RetroTINK-2x Pro. ​@FitnessRetroGaming

[@MrRobMayer]

I use the RetroTINK-2x Pro.

[@user-MP-1000]

Regarding you comment about the joystick on ps2 controller, is because of the age/use of the plastic, passing the years it gets sticky.

[@Antonio-tu7ei]

Give a try to red dead revolver on ps2 its a fantastic game, so fun to play

[@QuentinWinters521]

I miss my ps2 it was my first video game console I had the fat version My favorite games on ps2 are MX unleashed Indiana Jones emperor's tomb and flat out 1 guitar hero 1 and 2 spider man 3 spider man friend or foe pac man world 2 and 3 2007 monster jam incredible hulk harry Potter 5

[@extrasalt9053]

I give a huge recommendation for: Rayman Revolution Pac-Man World 2 Psychonauts Black (2005) Burnout 3: Takedown NFS: Most Wanted Star Wars: Battlefront 2 GTA Liberty City Stories GTA Vice City Stories Shadow of the Colossus

[@whiskeygamer9402]

I definitely want to get shadow of the Colossus soon.

[@KCN007]

“They looked at a PS2 and thought it cooked pancakes” 🤣

[@tfksworldoflinux]

I love my PS2 and 3. I would like to get a good upscaler but the prices are holding me off. I rather spend that money on the collection.

[@Graybush2084]

P diddy comment about had me in stitches!! Lmfao 😂

[@Sammy-34079]

thats cool

[@rsingh2595]

Remember this thing eating up the cds, as much as the heartbreak It was the goat.

[@THESUSMILITAREKILLA]

I just bought one from a car boot sale today

[@syygnis]

The thing is, it's only worth collecting NTSC PS2 games since they're 60hz. Us PAL guys got screwed. PCSX2 personally is the only way to enjoy PS2 nowadays especially with higher resolution

[@Szczauqa]

I remember many PAL PS2 titles supported 60hz, I even bought a special SCART RGB cable to play them on my CRT back in the day (without it they were black and white)

[@BargoTheBandit]

Playing Midnight Club 3 Dub Edition Remix literally right now.

[@tamasszamper1047]

At the controller part it didn't was weird for me because I do it too. If I have to play with my brothers controller I rather not play with the Playstation. So that's a normal thing for me too

[@Dubdubgarage]

You should add sky odyssey to your ps2 games it's super fun and unique flying game!

[@HugoFranco-c3m]

Hello bro I’ll get what ps2 is for this year 2024.i’ll understand it the is very popular is true.games are good though my friend

[@jackiechan8840]

Get an S video, component or RGB scart cable and a compatible CRT TV. You owe it to yourself. The cheap HDMI adapters aren't great. Especially on a 55 inch OLED.

[@DoubleTGameHustle]

Sweet, ps2 is one of my favorite consoles! 🔥

[@ghoulgamer1270]

I have 200 ps2 games on a 2tb extermal disk over 70 original ps2 games 100 ps3 games 85 psp games 10 ps1 games and 80 ps4 games and more because my psp ps3 and ps2 are Unlocked with opl and hen

[@TylerWarrick]

I just got a PS2 slim launch model unopened for 120 today.... I am on the fence if I should unbox it tonight and record it or to put it in my closet.

[@GDColbert]

Apparently, the PS2 actually sold 160 million units and not the 155 million initially thought.

[@josem.castorena4853]

I have the 128 MB memory card. I bought it brand new for like $15 or something like that.

[@DavidLucian]

SSX On Tour it's also pretty solid bro. ✌️