Sony to sell smaller PlayStation 2

[spedmetal]

Originally Posted by Cyber Akuma

But, dont they risk pissing off Square now that FFXI wont be playable anymore?

Plus theres many HDD-only games in japan too.

I'm sure this was poured over very much, but with the up and coming PS3 I doubt it was much of a concern for either party.

[JoyBoy]

Originally Posted by Cyber Akuma

But, dont they risk pissing off Square now that FFXI wont be playable anymore?

SONY own 20% of Square. I'm sure assurances have been made that it will support a HD, somehow. Or maybe the original PS2 will continue to be sold?

Either way it does not matter, the HD has been a massive failure for SONY.

[spedmetal]

Originally Posted by BountyWarrior

Or maybe the original PS2 will continue to be sold?

Right, my point exactly .... or incorporate the PS2 based HDD games into the new PS3.

[lufcfan]

In my eyes, the PSTwo itself is naff. It's ugly, everything's onboard so if it breaks, bye-bye replacements parts, you probably can't get a chip into the chassis and it's blatant economising from $$$$$ony ( I really must sort my stutter )

[H|LLJD00]

Originally Posted by lufcfan

In my eyes, the PSTwo itself is naff. It's ugly, everything's onboard so if it breaks, bye-bye replacements parts, you probably can't get a chip into the chassis and it's blatant economising from $$$$$ony ( I really must sort my stutter )

I agree.

Also the HDD would not be a failure if they included it with the ps2, and allowed users to save onto the HDD, like xbox. But they wont do this because memory card sells will plumpet.

[spedmetal]

Originally Posted by lufcfan

you probably can't get a chip into the chassis and it's

Just give me the opportunity.... I'll fit it in there some place!!

[lufcfan]

Way to go Sped

EDIT: (Rant Mode)

Also the HDD would not be a failure if they included it with the ps2, and allowed users to save onto the HDD, like xbox.

I absolutely agree. However $$$$$$$$$$ony ( Damn stutter, always happens when i say $$$$$$$$ony ) want to be big fat cats and soak all the profit for those pointless £20 pieces of crap. Include a HDD you TIGHT Ba****s

...And while we're at it - a decent sodding laser

[H|LLJD00]

damn f*ckin straight!

[Hull_chipper]

Originally Posted by spedmetal

Just give me the opportunity.... I'll fit it in there some place!!

And if not, I'll use sellotape and stick it to the flip top lid

[lufcfan]

haha, lol

[H|LLJD00]

na, have an external hdd, make a case for it to match the console, and place the chip in that case to, and use a sort of cable to connect tho the gap. Then wire up both ends lol Hard, but not exposed n wud av both.

[Warlock]

Here are the specs, http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=227 It will be in stores on Nov 1st in the US and Europe. It does have 2 USB connectors so i am going to hope for possible USB HD support. If not it kind of pisses me with Sony. IMO no HD support is a step backwards!

[crazygamelover]

Originally Posted by H|LLJD00

na, have an external hdd, make a case for it to match the console, and place the chip in that case to, and use a sort of cable to connect tho the gap. Then wire up both ends lol Hard, but not exposed n wud av both.

Actually this is not such a bad idea! Mod the case of the PStwo, fit a shielded plugin for both hdd and chip. Run the wiring inside PStwo for soldering points to support a chip and hdd. Then fabricate a case (frag box) with shielded plugins and a small power supply to power (internal) hdd. Fit an eide plugin on both cases, connect them with appropriate cables and whahla you got your self a nifty lil whatyamajigger. Ofcourse there is a little more to it but the concept isnt a bad idea. Not sure if this would actually work but in theory, who knows.

Edit: After more thought, this would be hella cool but the bios probably would not support this kind of craziness/madness. We would need to flash it.

[lufcfan]

Nah, too much work for a piece of crap PSTwo

[crazygamelover]

Originally Posted by lufcfan

Nah, too much work for a piece of crap PSTwo

Yep! Your probably right. LOL