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mudah.swf

11-02-2007 09:40 AM

New PS2 model coming.

Quote:

Redesigned model boasts built-in power supply; 25 per cent price drop likely
Thought PlayStation 2 hardware sales were going to quietly disappear after the revenue frenzy of Christmas? Think again � Sony is preparing to introduce a new, cut-price model of the console in early 2008.

MCV can exclusively reveal that this �compact� PS2 will hit the US at just $99 in the New Year � a reduction of $30 from its current selling price of $129.

If a similar percentage cut is introduced in the UK, retailers can expect to sell the revamped system for just �75 � or maybe lower.

The new version has a built-in power supply for the first time in the console�s history � allowing the platform holder to manufacture it more economically and sell it at the bargain price.

http://www.mcvuk.com/news/28753/New-...arrive-in-2008

Maybe this is to make up for the new PS3s not having backward compatibilty.

DFM	11-02-2007 10:10 AM

I don't know, I'm pretty sure everyone has a PS2 by now. I mean like even people who hate them have them.

Even people who hate videogames have them.

Aerozord

11-02-2007 11:00 AM

I'd have to agree, especially since this is what, the 3rd version? I imagine only those "I gotta have the latest technology" types would care, and those people would just get a PS3 instead

Azisien

11-02-2007 11:13 AM

Or people that got first generation PS2s might be needing newer, shinier ones because their old ones are breaking down.

I mean the things aren't 360s, but two of my friends have needed to get new ones.

Meister

11-02-2007 12:08 PM

I've been meaning to get one for the longest time now and this is would be perfect if I hadn't planned the purchase for December now. Maybe I'll reconsider.

Major Blood

11-02-2007 12:20 PM

Seems like a smart move on Sony's part to me. Considering the the fact that the PS3 is way to overpriced for a system without a decent library yet. Shifting their priority back onto a system most people already love, and that already has an established library of cheap games seems like a good move.

bananarama

11-02-2007 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Meister

I've been meaning to get one for the longest time now and this is would be perfect if I hadn't planned the purchase for December now. Maybe I'll reconsider.

You have about 7 years worth of awesome games to catch up on... good luck :D.

Also, seriously how many times is Sony going to remake this system??

Mondt

11-02-2007 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Azisien

Yeah, my laser is fuckin' up (I think that's what clicking occasionally means) and the poor thing is just so old...

Vault Of Thrones

11-02-2007 04:36 PM

Why don't they just publicly lower the price of the old model. That has to be cheaper than remaking the system, again. Really, how much smaller can it get, I have read books bigger than that thing. Unless it becomes CD player size, and works on batteries with special screen goggles then I am not too interested. Dropping the old models price would probably be a better bet especially seeing as they will have to drop the old ones price to under the new ones'.

Melfice

11-02-2007 05:03 PM

Older models aren't available retail-wise.
They've been recalled, and parts were probably fitted into the slim-line model.

So, there's ALMOST no way to get an unused original PS2.

And they'll do the same with the currect slim-line model.
Recall it from stores and replace it with the new model.

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