I am seriously about to purchase a Playstation 2. I was tempted to get an Xbox 360, but after purchasing it, a couple or games, maybe an extra controller, and Xbox live, the cost was more than I am willing to pay. I also do not have an HDTV yet, so it isn't really worth it to me.
The PS2 presented itself because although in the past I have been into shooters and online play (Halo 2 was once my life), the Playstation 2 is something I have yet to explore. I haven't really played many RPG's in their entirety, although I loved Fable, but the PS2 has a massive library of games from Final Fantasy, to Kingdom Hearts, to God of War (which I am really anxious to play). So I decided the PS2 is finally at a price where I can purchase it and try some games, there are so many I'm bound to like some, and I won't feel like I'm out a bunch of money the way a next gen system would make me feel.
Ok, now the trouble. I want to get a Slim because I have heard of a lot of the old ones breaking, and I don't want mine to break. Additionally, I was interested in getting a used slim at EBgames for $90, but although it is guaranteed to work I'm not sure they actually provide a warranty. I would bite if I could purchase a warranty on the used slim system, but I don't think EBgames allows one to purchase warranties on used systems. The next step is a new system for $130. I would prefer the silver one because it is the newest of new, all the kinks worked out, and it looks cool. That $40 jump is a big one for me though. I was wondering if any combination of coupons or something could get a new PS2 slim at BestBuy or Circuit City or something for less than $130. I don't really want to purchase a used one if it isn't from a retail store and if I can't purchase some kind of extended warranty on it.
All help is appreciated.
The PS2 presented itself because although in the past I have been into shooters and online play (Halo 2 was once my life), the Playstation 2 is something I have yet to explore. I haven't really played many RPG's in their entirety, although I loved Fable, but the PS2 has a massive library of games from Final Fantasy, to Kingdom Hearts, to God of War (which I am really anxious to play). So I decided the PS2 is finally at a price where I can purchase it and try some games, there are so many I'm bound to like some, and I won't feel like I'm out a bunch of money the way a next gen system would make me feel.
Ok, now the trouble. I want to get a Slim because I have heard of a lot of the old ones breaking, and I don't want mine to break. Additionally, I was interested in getting a used slim at EBgames for $90, but although it is guaranteed to work I'm not sure they actually provide a warranty. I would bite if I could purchase a warranty on the used slim system, but I don't think EBgames allows one to purchase warranties on used systems. The next step is a new system for $130. I would prefer the silver one because it is the newest of new, all the kinks worked out, and it looks cool. That $40 jump is a big one for me though. I was wondering if any combination of coupons or something could get a new PS2 slim at BestBuy or Circuit City or something for less than $130. I don't really want to purchase a used one if it isn't from a retail store and if I can't purchase some kind of extended warranty on it.
All help is appreciated.