The Wacky World of Rare PS2s

PS2s. PlayStation 2s. So many.
If you think about it I'm just reviewing different colors.
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As always, huge thanks to consolevariations.com for...well..existing.
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PSX Colors
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Classic Unboxing (Satin Silver)
• Playstation 2 Satin Si...
RetROspective (Cinnabar Red)
• Red Playstation 2 Unbo...
IGN (Gran Turismo 4)
• Gran Turismo 4 PlaySta...
Erik Schuessler (Sakura Pink)
• 🇯🇵 🌸 sakura playstatio...
Cetale Unboxing e Gameplays (Ceramic White)
• PlayStation 2 SingStar...
GAMEOVER (Automotive Edition)
• Playstation 2 PS2 Euro...
Hard4Games (Automotive Edition)
• RARE Astral Blue PlayS...
RetroGameCouch (Pink)
• Fixing My Pink Playsta...
Macgeekver (Ocean Blue)
• Playstation 2 Fat Edit...
Historias de Videojuegos (Golden)
• PlayStation 2 Mobile S...
TheRelaxingEnd (Toy Blue)
• PS2 "Ratchet & Clank" ...
Modern Vintage Gamer (PSX)
• The Japanese Sony Play...
NEW STREET GAMES (Midnight Blue)
• Playstation 2 midnight...
Nostalgia Nerd (Bravia PX-300 PS2)
• The Playstation 2 TV |...
Gebellini (Zen Black)
• PLAYSTATION 2 FAT ZEN ...
Mystic (Aqua Blue)
• Japanese PS2 Aqua Blue...
NeoGamer - The Video Game Archive (Archival Trailers)
• 1999 - Playstation 2 R...
This Does Not Compute (front loading)
• PlayStation 2 Optical ...
Spawn Wave (PS2 SLIM)
• Here's How Sony Made T...
smashthings1 *guy smashing ps2)
• Angry Gamer Destroys S...

[@LillyP-xs5qe]

Imagine doing one for the DS and 3DS lines, if you start now you might finish before the heat death of the universe

[@alphalax7747]

Death heated 😳

[@GeekCritique]

I would suggest you should do one about the Dreamcast, but it would be at least 45 minutes long. So yeah, you should do one about the Dreamcast.

[@tailsprower9542]

Bruh yes... there is so many Different Versions of the Dreamcast the first ones that come to my head are the Hello Kitty Dreamcast and the Sonic Adventure one lol

[@Periwinkleaccount]

@@tailsprower9542 there* know the difference.

[@BloodDripss]

@@Periwinkleaccount dang bro why the salt could have just corrected him and sent them on their way

[@BloodDripss]

@@Periwinkleaccount also you gave him the wrong version of there as well, its there in that particular instance so now I'm not sure if you're just trolling

[@Periwinkleaccount]

@@BloodDripss whoops! I’ll fix it now.

[@mtallmen184]

5:33 Those are probably worth quite a bit more than the average PS2 because they're actually PS4s

[@SatanasExMachina]

I can't help but wonder if this was legit oversight, or an intentional troll moment to see who's paying attention.

[@Zyyk0]

@@SatanasExMachina I feel like he couldn't have taken a screenshot and then integrate it into this video without noticing it. I'm pretty sure it was intentional. The controller instantly stood out to me even without reading a single word in the name

[@user-vi4xy1jw7e]

@@SatanasExMachina certifiable troll moment

[@RedXCal]

Noticed this too 😂 got to be an in joke

[@cringer8107]

its to show that ps2 is superior to ps4 when they cost about the same novadays ...

[@IllyasArt]

The scoring system changing every time you score a console variant is my favorite joke in this series.

[@SnowBunneh]

This comment gets a 4.27-5 out of 6.1

[@tentativeentertainment3363]

This

[@ExtremeWreck]

Brendaniel also does that lol.

[@jerkifer924]

Solid 5/7…

[@mz-hv2vh]

Weren't they all just out of 5? I'm half way through the video and all have been out of 5 I think 🤔

[@aubin521]

This is a certified ps2 moment

[@Spacething7474]

this is indeed a certifiable sony playstation 2 computer entertainment system moment

[@waveyuwais]

Fr fr

[@-kurogane-]

@@Spacething7474 a certified PlayStation 2 (PS2) - a home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment moment

[@satanamogila9251]

What do you mean?

[@ssscout]

by not trying to hook us in the beginning you hooked me

[@henrycrabs3497]

you fell off🤡🤡🤡

[@Enzoxvx]

Honestly that pink one is pretty sick. I'll give it about 4,5 Xbox 360 out of 11 Nintendo 64s

[@ProjectTony]

That's....... good

[@jabelsjabels]

Yeah the first pink one he showed was my favorite as well

[@EthnicWeeb]

My older sister still owns the pink one to this day. She usually played Sims on it.

[@samholdsworth420]

I'll give it 420 stars out of 69

[@ladanivadriver1578]

High boi reference? Lol

[@ericsteylen8459]

Thanks to the KZbin algorithm (I guess?) I’ve stumbled across your video. Gladly I might add! Your voice sounds like a cross between Ron Swanson and Tom Green and I find it hilarious. Also, your scoring system is actually amazing. Great work!

[@FelipeJaquez]

The reason the PS3, PS4, and now PS5 had or have no games is because the PS2 took them all.

[@Gatorade69]

The PS4 has no games ? Are you sure you're not talking about the Xbox ?

[@_-Lx-_]

In what way did 3 and especially 4 not have games? 4 has a massive library.

[@mylet2658]

Ps 2 was hands down the best system the range of games were almost infinite

[@NC-cf7kl]

@@Gatorade69 Maybe he means the Ps2 had well over 4000 games while the Ps4 only has 2000+. And the Xbox only has under 100 less games, which really is nothing when you’re talking about thousands of games. But comparing over 4000 to under half of it, thats a pretty big margin

[@Gatorade69]

@Angelo Griffith He said the PS3, PS4 and PS5 "had or have no games." I would think obviously It's an exaggeration. Sure, PS2 had a lot more games but that doesn't mean the PS4 "Had no games." Like I said, exaggeration.

[@Pathoslogical]

Agreed completely with the intro man, we already know why I’m here, just show me those PS2s lol

[@tccd16]

The outro was a bop. Liked the glitch images as well.

[@trippasnippa6152]

he has a really underrated SoundCloud

[@bigspaghettio]

when's the world of rare gizmondos video

[@vincentfrazzini3767]

Apparently my cousin has had possession of one of the automotive blue models for years, using it as a coaster, lol. Since learning it was so rare, it's been cleaned up and treated much better now.

[@toxicavenger7073]

I'm sure 99% of everyone watching this video knows the PS2 is the top selling game console of all time so obviously they made so many variations of it all can be justified in my eyes. I love the PS2 always have and will STILL love the PS2 I own to this day

[@kaibutnor]

this vid just got recommended and i’m glad it did. i was surprised to see your sub count though should deffo be higher with the content you make. i love your vids you get straight to the point, no ads, original and seem you like a cool guy. also make more rare console vids! :)

[@planini]

Can't forget the konami python. Just a PS2 slapped in arcade machines with some extra security dongles for their designated game. I love these videos.

[@Marcraftification]

I watched all the way to the end u-u I like the work you put into both channels, keep it up ;w; Idk how serious that bit at the end was but I was kinda saddened by it. You do good work, don't let it fall off just because it seems unappreciated. Not only for the people who watch to the end now, but also those 6-7 years from now who go down the rabbit hole of your channel :D

[@treetheoak8313]

Just imagine he does handhelds? Like the Gameboy itself will be like a 3hour long video.

[@smhchristian6331]

damn it Tyler it’s like you knew my mental health was gonna need part 3 of collectible consoles today

[@oliviadxvey]

7:17 I know I'm really late to this haha but just an insight here, there's quite a few of the aqua blue variant being sold in the UK on eBay at the moment. Obviously with some variation, they're generally going for around £50 to £100 unboxed (really not that expensive, about the same as the standard model), £200 boxed and up to £500 brand new - I thought you might like to know! Great video as always, I love your style and sense of humour :)

[@jakezxz1352]

I randomly came across this in my feed and I’m really glad I clicked watch. Your dry wit and sense of presentation is great dude!

[@hypnotised-clover]

Often, at times in this video, I felt like Joe Swanson just sat down next to me and started telling me about PS2s.

[@lachlantaylor1225]

Ron**

[@TheDeadmanTT]

I once spilled beer over my lauch ps2, then my cd drive broke and I took it out and replaced it with my shattered hopes and dreams. So I have the rarest ps2.

[@stuartclifton4764]

6:44 Ape Escape, my childhood ♥️

[@Diwasho]

It's almost funny how Char Aznable got as many as TWO different consoles themed after his mobile suits in the 6th console generation. There's the red Zaku GC and then there's the golden Hyaku-Shiki PS2, it's almost as if one company saw another do a Char console and said "quick, we gotta respond with a Char variant of our own!". Other than these two there were never any other consoles dedicated to him or any other Gundam character. I don't think they were tied to any specific Gundam related event either, it's just Sony and Nintendo all of a sudden decided to release Char variants of their consoles for no reason within a relatively short time window between them.

[@LN_997]

And then the only Char themed games systems we've gotten since have been handhelds like the 3DS

[@DIPINKENT]

You should do commentary for more than game genre. Very entertaining and I like how you got straight to the point fast

[@cristiansastree]

That intro alone made me suscribe immediately. Cheers, mate.

[@tangyorange6509]

Love these kinds of rare variant videos for things

[@jason9875]

Kudos for your unique animation style.

[@BillehBobJoe]

the pre release colored PSX reminds me of the prerelease photos of the wii from 2006, where they advertised "lime green" and "cherry red" which they did eventually release in i believe the new super mario bros bundle.

[@thecontentlesschannel5239]

Serious congrats to the colored DVR ones for scoring a "more than 5 out of 5"

[@jewjitsu7159]

I love this series of videos

[@himikalka]

Subbed, dude. I learned something new, thanks :)

[@ConsultingHumor]

This is the wacky random content that keeps me coming back

[@matthew.c5578]

Watching your descent into madness during this series has been quite enjoyable. Might I suggest the Nintendo wiiiiiiiiiiis next

[@OLITION]

saw a pink slim go for €50 at a popular chain used gaming gear store. came back the next day to buy it but someone else snagged it. also saw the automotive edition yellow for sale for €500 in a vintage store run from an old basement under a really old like 19th century building in the city center. apparently someone fished it out of a skip/dumpster and brought it in

[@zejlol23]

You know what, just because you didnt make a long ass intro im gonna sub. Thank ypu

[@TheInfectiousCadaver]

aw yeah, big ole fat boy PS2. still have mine my parents got me for christmas in 2001, that monster lasted at least 16 years before the laser couldnt read anymore, 2 years from graduation and it finally quit on me. best console ive ever had and the longest lasting.

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

Then there were my ps2 slims which had to fixed after every 6 months, really miss my fat boy

[@brostenen]

Some of the more erath toned colours, were prices that you could win in a draw or something. Back in 2003/05'ish here in Denmark. They were never on sale here. It was right before the silver fatt and the slim quickly came on the market some time later.

[@gucmzx]

5:34 “And they actually go for quite a bit more than the average PS2.” Yeah, pretty sure a PS4 would go for more than a PS2

[@JohnSmith-of8um]

they sell for 150-200 and 300-600 in the box for the gold gundam model at 5:34 . So essentially yes they can and will go for more then a ps4.

[@CarterHerrigstad]

Was thinking about getting a ps2, and now I know I can get some unique ones for not that much more! Thanks

[@ChatterboxFM]

As someone who owns an in-box Ocean Blue PS2, I give this video 4 outta 5 outta 4 outta 5.5 outta 4.45 stars ⭐️

[@baraodascolinas979]

i hope you play with it once in a while at least, instead of leaving it in-box and forgotten...

[@ChatterboxFM]

@@baraodascolinas979 absolutely! It’s my PAL system for weird Japanese games. I bought it while I was living there because I still very much play my old consoles.

[@TheFakeNewsFrog]

Left 4 Dev Kit’s in a shed when we moved about 8-9 years ago. All said ‘TEST’, and all without region restrictions. Was a stupid mistake, but it could be worse… My grandad left the first ever Atari ST dev kit in the UK in his attic when he moved…

[@datboitmic]

I subscribed because thank you for not wasting my time with your video. More people should be like you.

[@willissudweeks1050]

I like the tone of this. You make the subject sound very interesting but not a very big deal haha

[@dandastardly2792]

I like the "whose line is it anyway " scoring

[@sebastian19745]

I got a Aqua Blue PAL on a second hand shop in its box with a box of controllers for Buzz, microphones for sing star and few regular dualshock controllers. Also there were Buzz, Sing Star and few other games. All for 10€.

[@Browningate]

Lol at the random grilling picture for Austraila.

[@peppyrobo7049]

I’m impressed you actually managed to get to the point while talking about people not getting to the point before that 30 second mark where people loose interest due to KZbinrs not getting to the point

[@stuartclifton4764]

I love this format of video, Wii next?

[@reallyriley123]

Wow im so happy i found you here tyler u the goat

[@fabzfeast9008]

I bought a like brand new Black PS2 Slim for £78, boxed with manuals. The console, controller, wires and manuals are pristine. Only a little more than a regular used PS2 but way less than a Brand New sealed PS2. A happy medium as plan to use the console but keep in excellent condition.

[@h1n1viruz]

I like how you do your vids... subbed

[@IceKoldKilla]

"I'll give it a Gran Turismo 5... Prologue out of 5." 😂🤣

[@lukefosterphoto]

Normal PS2's are expensive across the pond! In the UK you can pick these up easy from people just throwing them out for free or up to £20-30 in working condition

[@TylerL220]

Finally, one of these videos for my favorite console

[@skeven0]

8:19 i swear it was a matte yellow, one of the my local games store had it on display back in the day

[@kamiiwave]

it got on my recommended videos and i must say, i was sad af and crying so i opened youtube so i could breathe… and this was the best pick! ended laughing a lot because rethinking the notes was genius! thank you, really.

[@K9arcade]

I have multiple PS2s. 1 of them is the OG satin silver from my childhood as well as a PAL pink slim unit. Had some other colours that I gave away because I'm too nice. My fave colour is Blue and I'm a huge Ratchet & Clank fan so I think I want that Toy Blue PS2. Cheers for an interesting lookback :)

[@nixy1756]

Love these videos

[@robertoslama331]

Never thought I'd have Ron Swanson narrate such a video

[@maaamooon3070]

yep, i have the aqua blue, sakura pink, and the ps2 tv. btw, those ps2 tv are quite hard to get nowadays

[@IkeSan]

I hope you can do one of this for PSPs.

[@shaggythewriter8185]

The whimsu channel gets 5 crack smoking Knowledge Hubs in a Coolio coat out of 5

[@__seanyboii__2790]

I had a Superman ps2 I got from my neighbor before he left idk if it was custom or sold like that but it had the Superman logo with skyscrapers on the background

[@ExtremeWreck]

Oh boy, I can't wait for "The Insane World of Rare MS-DOS computers".

[@Gessle3]

That intro about unnecessary intros = a [SUB]! 🤪

[@jstratty448]

This makes me really wanna buy one of those Sakura pink ps2s or just a white one. Anything but a black one

[@piedynasty]

Still have this console to this day and can run smoothly to this day. Love it

[@Gatorade69]

What's it connected with ? I found one at Goodwill and I got one of those cheapo HDMI converters but the picture looks really fuzzy. I did snag a pair of component cables which look good but I can only use it on older televisions. I know there's better options for upscaling but they are a bit pricey. I guess I'll just continue to emulate PS2 so I can increase the the resolution and use stuff like anti ailising that makes the games look really good.

[@coolboy3848]

@@Gatorade69 you can buy a component to HDMI adapter off amazon and just use that to connect to your modern tv.

[@Randalftown]

I have the pink one. Found it in an electronics dumpster a few years back and it's my main PS2

[@TANGYHATCHY]

The sakura pink one it’s pretty cool for a limited production.

[@Battlemaul123]

The white glossy automotive one is underrated. It looks sick

[@mittensfastpaw]

Sometimes I think you just get high then chill as you make these.

[@ItzRetz]

Those give me major Wii vibes; the glossy finish, the slim design, even the little flap open tab thing at the bottom, it all looks so similar. Maybe Nintendo got a little inspiration from Sony back in the day when designing the Wii :P

[@kittiedead1785]

Hi! Sony Bravia ps2 owner here!! The Bravia tv model wasnt just a europe exclusive it was actually exclusively a UK release sold in the electronic chain richer sounds and only in richer sounds shops

[@wannabe12g68]

I know I don’t speak for everyone, but I always watch your vids all the way through just to hear the bangin’ outro music.

[@actiniumanarchy9237]

10:43 OMG EAGLE ONE: HARRIER ATTACK the fav game of my childhood EEEEE

[@maginator4877]

I want to get that funky looking Sakura ps2 now

[@TheYellowist]

This was an awesome ranking

[@user-zj5rb3xo7d]

Didn’t know the yellow was rare had it for years until it just stopped working still got it in storage somewhere

[@damiensadventure]

Now for a video like this about SQUARE ENIX games...

[@Twintania]

my freind had a fat ps2 growing up that scratched the hell out of his games after a while but he got a silver slim which i now have. I had a slim but now have a fat model and he does as well and they keep running pretty well just have to clean the laser every so often

[@Setupthemabomb]

Wait, i had super slim red variant back in middle school, i never knew it was Japan exclusive since mine bought locally on specialized retail that also modchip the console, i guess it was an import one, sadly the unit died and was sold to e-waste recycler back in 2013

[@kevinzurek3431]

Oh boy, I needed content to fill this empty void

[@JK-gm6kk]

The expansion bay on my early PS2 is where I always kept my weed, till I bought the ethernet expander for thps4. Where did the time go

[@BrianDoesThings]

> “I don’t like long intros” Proceeds to spend 25 seconds on the intro.

[@andrewphuck9795]

Love your content!!

[@Youthure]

Such a Facebook, excuse me, meta intro

[@tdp2612]

Very proud of my near mint in box Aqua Blue, I have that and a tatty Aqua Blue I use as my main console. Didn't realise they only made 5000

[@xman777b]

Toy blue is the one they only made 5000. They made quite a few aqua

I just subscribed only because your talk about long introductions, word!

[@jambobbyb124]

Hey I totally forgot I was subscribed thanks for the upload..

[@Greasy0.0]

I like how over 20 years later then i learn this lol

[@Louiexiii_]

I have 4 ps2's & a stack of NCAA, MLB, NFL, NFL COACH, NHL, & NBA games that still work.

[@goticogordo]

oceanic blue is he one i love the most, all transparent consoles are the coolest

[@Jared-C]

I always enjoy a scoring system that goes to the 3rd decimal.

[@Jay-uu5lu]

0:57 wow disaster report was the first to install to console

[@machewgun503]

That red ps2 slim was released in México bundled with a copy of god of war

[@abe-danger]

My job is cleaning up at the elderly, I SAW A WILD PS2 DESKTOP SYSTEM!!

[@michael1234252]

I never knew about the Super Slim model.

[@in_er_a_lot_ss3518]

1.7 out of one Lake highlighting the Outro music