eggy(Competent) posted this on Sunday, 20th October 2002, 10:27
a freind has just bought another ps2 coz his is not running dvds so has offerd me his old one for £50 does anone out there think it is worth it,also any ideas what is wrong with it.
RE: ps2 for £50
Pete-MK(Elite Donator) posted this on Sunday, 20th October 2002, 12:17
does that mean his old PS2 can`t play DVD`s? If so, then it`s reliability regarding playing games is probably in question too. (some PS2 titles use the DVD player tecnology to play FMV)
RE: ps2 for £50
skirpy(Elite) posted this on Sunday, 20th October 2002, 13:53
Is it a UK machine?
The Japanese PS2s only run DVD movies when it is installed on to the Memory card.
RE: ps2 for £50
eggy(Competent) posted this on Sunday, 20th October 2002, 14:15
The ps2 in question will play games that are not on dvd or movies but cdrom is ok.its a english machine
RE: ps2 for £50
chewie(Elite) posted this on Sunday, 20th October 2002, 16:56
To my understanding, nearly ALL new PS2 games com on DVD. So NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Don`t buy this machine. Its obviously broken and not even worth £1, never mind £50.
RE: ps2 for £50
eggy(Competent) posted this on Sunday, 20th October 2002, 19:54
yes but if it is possible to repair it then it is still cheaper than bying one brand new.
RE: ps2 for £50
Dan Bates(Admin) posted this on Monday, 21st October 2002, 10:43
A repair is unlikely to be economically viable though - £30 to open the machine, £50 for a new DVD drive. Maybe £20 additional costs or unexpected expenditure - you could have bought a new one for that money.
Dan
RE: ps2 for £50
chewie(Elite) posted this on Monday, 21st October 2002, 12:14
Why do you think your friend bought another one?
He is ripping you off. If you want one, just buy a brand new one. Its much less hassle.
RE: ps2 for £50
eggy(Competent) posted this on Monday, 21st October 2002, 18:08
just had a reply from sony and they have said they will replace it or fix it for £70 including post and packaging so all in all it will still have only cost me £120 and no my friend isnt ripping me off as it is still cheaper than bying a new one and it comes with a warranty from sony.
RE: ps2 for £50
chewie(Elite) posted this on Monday, 21st October 2002, 18:18
Good Luck!!!
Sony haven`t got the best reputation when it comes to "fixing" problems, especially when its not their fault.
