New PS2 Model out Nov 1.

Kojak · 8 Oct 2004 at 22:01

Originally posted by Nozzer
Not a fan of the top-loading mechanism either. Needs more slot.

At least you aren't going to hear the tray rattle when the disk spins although it means you can't cram it into a very small area like you could if it was a tray or slot.

Nozzer · 8 Oct 2004 at 22:42

Originally posted by lukep01
its top loading now, thats no good if its on it side though is it?

It'll be fine if you haven't crammed it in to some tiny space. The disc will clip in.

Originally posted by Kojak
At least you aren't going to hear the tray rattle when the disk spins

Mine doesn't do this :confused:

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Kojak · 8 Oct 2004 at 23:30

Originally posted by Nozzer
Mine doesn't do this .

Mine doesn't either but my old PS2 did (which I no longer have)and it sounded awful.

Marcos · 9 Oct 2004 at 00:03

Originally posted by jester
If they bundle GT4 with it then i'll get one, if not i won't

Edit... They still haven't included 5.1 DD

I thought PS2 did this via optical out? Vice city for one has a 5.1 option

teabagger · 9 Oct 2004 at 02:03

I held one in my hands yesterday. They are so slim it's almost unbelievable when you look at the old design. Very nice indeed, though I personally would prefer a CD tray or a slot than the top-loader as it feels a tad cheap.

The first shipment landed in the UK 5 days ago

mg1973 · 9 Oct 2004 at 09:55

look how small the new one is in comparison to the old one:

Overkill · 9 Oct 2004 at 10:21

Dont see the point in releasing a smaller ps2.. they might as well get the PSP done and shipped! That will be awesome

JBeck · 9 Oct 2004 at 10:22

Originally posted by Marcos
I thought PS2 did this via optical out? Vice city for one has a 5.1 option

It's not Dolby Digital though, only Pro Logic.

Exorcist · 9 Oct 2004 at 10:49

i think its worth getting for San Andreas

BeanBandit · 9 Oct 2004 at 11:20

Originally posted by jester
It's not Dolby Digital though, only Pro Logic.

Its DTS. PS2 cannot support DD5.1 ingame. Only during cutscenes.

Edit... They still haven't included 5.1 DD

I think this was never going to happen. Sony shrunk the electronics but there was no was of adding new features at this stage of the PS2's life. Also imagine the out cry from million's of users who suddenly found out they had to replace their console just to get DD, or the games companies who re-engineered their products to support it.

JBeck · 9 Oct 2004 at 12:11

Originally posted by BeanBandit
Also imagine the out cry from million's of users who suddenly found out they had to replace their console just to get DD, or the games companies who re-engineered their products to support it.

Nobody *has* to replace their console, if so you could have said the same thing when they added an IR sensor. I think the actual fact that they've shrunk the PS2 by 60% will cause more of an outcry among exsisting owners than if they'd just added DD.

Marcos · 9 Oct 2004 at 12:14

Its 5.1 though? And its digital so its still good? :confused:

JBeck · 9 Oct 2004 at 12:35

Yes it's ok but not as good as it could have been.

Edit... No it's not Digital in game, only in cut scenes.

5ingh · 9 Oct 2004 at 12:40

Very nice indeed.

I'm happy with my PS2 as it is atm

, if it breaks down then atleast I know I'll be getting one of those under my 3 year guarantee

Marcos · 9 Oct 2004 at 13:19

Originally posted by jester
Yes it's ok but not as good as it could have been.

Edit... No it's not Digital in game, only in cut scenes.

So it outputs via optical (which is digital) but isnt digital really? :confused:

Ant the rest of the game plays in stereo?

BeanBandit · 9 Oct 2004 at 13:38

Originally posted by jester
Nobody *has* to replace their console, if so you could have said the same thing when they added an IR sensor. I think the actual fact that they've shrunk the PS2 by 60% will cause more of an outcry among exsisting owners than if they'd just added DD.

Adding the IR sensor wasn't really an issue. It didn't need it to function, it just added convenience. Although it did take away the Ilink port. Shrinking the PS2 was never going to cause an outcry. Everyone knew it was going to happen, it was just a case of when.

So it outputs via optical (which is digital) but isnt digital really?
Ant the rest of the game plays in stereo?

Thats correct. The PS2 doesn't have the audio processing capabilities that the Xbox has.

JBeck · 9 Oct 2004 at 14:09

Originally posted by BeanBandit
Shrinking the PS2 was never going to cause an outcry.

But adding DD 5.1 would have? I think not

It just would have been nice that's all. Like i said earlier if they bundle GT4 with it then i'm still game