The clear winner of the sixth generation. Rightly allerzeiten the Best Console

Well ... where to start?
When the PS2 was released at that time, she was competing only with the Sega Dreamcast. From the hardware both were about the same. But the PS2 could simply offer a better selection of games, where it also went under the Dreamcast. Especially because developers have only focused on the PS2. Then irgendwan comb the XBox and GameCube. In those days you could still often read / heard that the end of the PS2 and airspace had come since the Xbox & GameCube simply had more power. That may be true, they are still the PS2 was able to prevail still useable. The Xbox & GameCube are long dead. Why? Also because the PS2 had the better game selection. Not to say that the Xbox and the GameCube did not have good games! But the PS2 had just addressed more gamblers. Precisely because Mega series like Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, God of War ect. My very first PS2 (then the thick PS2) I had the beginning of 2003 I bought along with Final Fantasy X together. When everything is closed and the game started I could hardly think of anything, because I was just enchanted. A Beautiful graphics, fast loading times. I was just glad to have a PS2 last. At that time she was still a little bit of loud) reasons from private she had time to sell ca resist until I end the Slim had bought in 2005 6 months. And here I had happened from the first second to enchant. The walked me unfortunately broken end of 2007, thus the comb 2.1.2008 my jetztige PS2.
In short ... have ingesammt me 3 times in life the PS2 buy and regret it no second long.
There are white mass games (More on that later) You get the same a very good DVD player with a gift. And music CDs are also no problem for the PS2 Slim. The Slim is to very pleasantly quiet. A congenial DVD evening is so with nothing in the way;) Also the size & weight of her is just perfect and should not cause any problems. Also you can easily old PS1 games on the PS2 games. You get sogesehen a PS1, PS2, DVD player, music player, karaoke machine (More on that later)

I come to the games:
Since the PS2 has on his back already almost 9 years, there are selbstverstänlich abound Games. And as a lot of hits like Final Fantasy, Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, Need for Speed, FIFA, Pro Evo, Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, GTA, Dragon QuestVIII, Tomb Raider and and. Everything for everyone. For parties can only SingStar, EyeToy, BUZZ emfephlen. (This also later) I could go on forever on, but it would take hours; o

At the art: Okay ... it is almost 9 years old and can not keep up with technology, of course when it comes to the PS3 or the Xbox 360. Still useable, I must say that the PS2 also can provide a relative good graphics today. See the Games God of War or BLACK. Then you know what I mean.
The sound always sounds crystal clear. Also supports PS2 Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS sound coding. They can also be nice to connect to a surround system. Since all sounds again horny a lot.
At the Forderfront can connect 2 controllers and 2 memory cards. Likewise, one has 2 USB 1.1 ports tuned for ne EyeToy camera or SingStar microphone.
As already mentioned above, the Slim is in terms of volume barely audible. It is to be focused on. As the new Slim comb out, was often criticized the the Slim to very hot is 20-30 min after approx.
In the beginning this was unfortunately Models true. But from the series of SCPH-77004 (which I also have) this is no longer the case. The PS2 has even after 10 hours operating normal temps.

Extra hardware you should have:
You get only the console cable, 1 controller supplied. That alone is not enough, of course.
You should if you intend to do with a boyfriend / girlfriend to play together, necessarily buy a 2.ten controller. Den to 2.T makes much more fun. One can also get a multitap where you can anscließen up to 4 controllers.
Similarly, one can not avoid a PS2 memory card. The cockpit is! It should they have any problems, every game to start from scratch after every reboot of the PS2.

Backward Compatibility:
You can also play on the Sony Playstation PS1 Games. According to Sony, running at 99% all PS1 games on the PS2 and without problems. I myself also play often PS1 games on the PS2, and had until now no problems.

DVD Function:
As mentioned above you get to that a good DVD player. Although the recorded image is not able to be shown only on CVBS, but isses also sharply clear. And the sound anyway. It can be played ansich all original DVDs. Similarly, one can even erstellste DVD Play (DVD + R DVD-R, DVD-RW) Unfortunately, you can not play VCD or SVCD. That's the only drawback to the DVD Player PS2. There are also settings such as parental control, aspect ratio, audio output, sharpness ect.

Audio:
Here there is nothing much to say. Simply a music CD into the drive to do, and turn on the console;) It is a kind of music dan menu where you can just press play or stop, fast forward, etc.

Fancy Party ?:
Who has ever feel like a karaoke evening, the PS2 transform easily into a karaoke machine. How does it work? It's simple: you need a SingStar game (there several to ing AHU) and of course the associated microphone. Loss can go reinlegen Simply play and sing.

Fancy a game night party ?:
With the EyeToy Play and EyeToy to impaired they can problemloß front of television play with mere movements. Especially with several makes just incredible fun.

Fancy a quiz night ?:
Then BUZZ is exactly right for them and guarantees a very long Quiz evening with friends.

You see .... with the PS2 can do so many. And for the price you really can not say anything.

So I can only say one thing: buy buy buy !!! What better for the price you can not find. And the PS2 is for each Spielertyb as: hardcore gamers, Gelegnheitspieler, Party player off and gamble on something and want to see DVD, people. You will regret it if you do not need graphics not to NextGen.
Incidentally appear still games for the PS2. FIFA2010, PES2010, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories ect.
See ... see the PS2 is far for the scrap heap.

Buy recommendation?
YES)