Sony Silver PlayStation 2 Console (Slimline)

In my books, this has to be one of the best consoles I've used yet. As an upgrade from the original PS2, the difference is amazing and I'm glad I chose this. Actually, I had a PS2 a few years back, but I've tried all the consoles since then, and nothing compared to the fun I got of the PS2. Luckily, I had my very old PSX tucked away somewhere, so I've been using that. And the great thing about this upgrade is that you not only get the enjoyment out of current PS2 titles, but older PSX games as well. I know, not a new feature, since the original PS2 did this, but it's still valuable, considering there are so many great PSX titles. If you think the box the console comes in is small, you should see inside. I'll admit, its been packaged very economically - no space wasted, so putting everything back in will be a laugh one day (should the day come!). But I couldnt believe how small the console was - just 9" by 6", and 1" thick! About the size of a short novel, or a bit larger than a DVD case. Theirs fewer vents though - just a couple of slots at the back, and at the front. The controller is improved too - the buttons have a matt surface which are no slip and very comfy, as with the silver plastic. The analog sticks are much better quality too, and the controller actually feels lighter. The only thing I would say is that the lid does feel very flimsy, but I don't intend of giving it a rough time, so I don't worry about it. Their is no On/Off button at the back like the old PS2, so its just a case of pulling out the thinner AC cord when your not using the console for a long time, or you put it on Standy when your taking a break. Upon switching it on, their are a few software changes, but nothing worth celebrating, unless you get excited of a new "PS2" logo when you switch it on for the first time. Somehow, mine new the time and date without having to set it.. can't explain that yet! You'll need a memory card to save your systems settings by the way. So what else has changed? Theirs the infa red port built in for the DVD player - no need for the adapter. The disc lid of course - now actually opens without a motor to stop dust being induced. The noise is also significant - its literally silent, which brings me onto a few points which I think some people having cleared up. Firstly, yes, it DOES have a fan built in. As you switch the console on, it wirls around like a laptop to blow away dust, and to test it basically. It's just as well its there though - when it starts to whirl as the console gets hot, it blows out alot of hot air through the vents. Luckily, I've found some small extra fans that can be attatched via the USB port at the front to buy. As far as entertainment goes, the PS2 is stronger than ever. With a catologue of hundreds of games - both old and new, this is the perfect console. Its portability allows me to simply take it from one room to another (when the antiques roadshow is on...) in minutes, because I bought a seperate AV cable for just a few pound which I leave hooked up to another telly. And I don't think any other console at the moment can provide this portabilty, entertainment value, and money value (games pre-owned for less than £10) apart from the Playstation 2 Slimline, which is by far still going strong! (P.S - this silver version will attract less dust)

Overall very happy with the actual console, unfortunately one controller didn't work at all and the other one is intermittent but i'm ok with that i've ordered new ones, it also came with some games which i wasn't expecting so that was a bonus.

Perfect game console

I loved the color and I love the fact I can play my games again.

Ps2 works fine my games work however in the browser menu the memory card shows however when I try save ANY of my 3 games it will not work as it says no memory card inserted.

I’m not happy as it was advertised with a box and the one we got wasn’t also we got told that there was 2 controllers with it and there was only 1 and it was scratched badly it was for a Christmas present and now I’m not so sure about giving it to them although all this it does work and the controller does

Missed having a ps2 so got i got one agen. Works really well. The ps2 casing is scratched it just looks bad. The controller does not work missing a pin in the connector.

I decided to buy a PS2 again to replay some older games, as well as games I didn't get around to playing when I first had a PS2 (which got the "Disk Read Error" issue). Unfortunately the power adapter isn't built in to the console like the later PS2 Slimlines, which seem to be very rare and unavailable on Amazon. It's still an improvement over the original PS2 though. It cuts out unnecessary features like the hard drive expansion area, which only one or two games ever used so that the console can be smaller. It's also quieter and uses less electricity. It's just a shame Sony had to mess it all up with the PS3, but thankfully they've got things back on track with the PS4 now.