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Please, Sony, save the PS2

Gamer Limit writes "Back in 2001, I purchased my very first Playstation 2. A magnificent beast it was, with its Atari like design and blacky-blue aura. From a decent DVD player to a spectacular gaming console, it served me well until the Summer of 2004 when a leaky roof in a dodgy rental combined with electricity to blow it to bits."

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rockleex6185d ago (Edited 6185d ago )

Is just too awesome. O_O

Anyways, great article. If PCSX2 works on PC, it means Sony should be able to get PS2 running through emulation on the Cell and RSX.

The Cell is a mini-supercomputer.

Theonik6185d ago

It's not as easy as it sounds if it was this simple they would have done it years ago, unfortunately the main limitation is not with processing power but in RAM, the ps3 doesn't have sufficient RAM to run emulators which is what they are trying to accomplish now (emulating both the emotion engine and graphics synthesizer at the same time)

nothere4136185d ago

I have an old fat PS2 and through regular cleaning, I've managed to keep it working. But, it's a real pain in the ass to have to drag it out just to play certain PS2 games. Make with the magic, Sony! We want software emulation!

FamilyGuy6185d ago

I have a 80Gb model with BC but im still upset that my old fatty stopped reading disc, and i mean period, no disc read error because it doesn't know a disc is even in the drive apparently. All was good until i left it in storage for about a year, my fault really, climate and all.

kickaski6184d ago

anyone that says PS2 emulation on PS3 would require more RAM needs to be shook like a baby. PS1 games weren't impossible on PS2, same analogy here.

it's only a matter of time before PS2 games will have completely software based emulation.

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syvergy6185d ago

I want my library to live on, too. Bring back the emu Sony!

locos856185d ago

I don't have much of a PS2 library left, but there are games I would like to buy that I haven't played yet, but can't because of no b/c.

jag_stilvecchio6185d ago

"It (PS2) served me well until the Summer of 2004 when a leaky roof in a dodgy rental combined with electricity to blow it to bits."

"It was at that point I learned of the fragility of the device."

LOL. Water + electronics... What exactly did this guy expect? Agree with the theme of the rest though.

Pennywise6185d ago

That was one of the dumbest things I have read! Glad I didnt give him hits.

Tony P6185d ago

This kind of thing makes my head hurt. Someone quotes something out of context, puts their spin on it, and you assume the article isn't worth reading.

You're taking that totally the wrong way. It's not about the PS2 being 'fragile' it's about the realisation that nothing lasts forever. That's his entire basis for wanting emulation.

qohelet6185d ago (Edited 6185d ago )

i recently bought a brand new boxed ps2 slim so that i'll have a spare one when my current slim dies.

IdleLeeSiuLung6185d ago

I'm wanting a slim too, but waiting for Thanksgiving. Hopefully there will be some killer deals on the PS2.

I'm not too hopeful on the emulation (although before I was practically begging for it), since the current emulation of EE alone already causes incompatibilities. Introducing another even more complex part to emulate is likely to cause the compatibility to go even more down....

jerethdagryphon6185d ago

good article might need to buy a slimline and some spae drive heads for later use

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot41d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle40d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7740d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Let Jango Fett Loose

LucasArts gave Jango Fett his own game in 2002, and it pulled Star Wars into a much dirtier, rougher, and more interesting corner of the galaxy.

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Relientk7745d ago

I remember playing this back in the day on PS2. What a sick game!

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G-MODE Archives+ Xenosaga: Pied Piper announced for Switch, PC

G-MODE will release Namco-developed game Xenosaga: Pied Piper as a G-MODE Archives+ title for Switch via Nintendo eShop and PC via Steam in Japan, the company announced.

Knightofelemia50d ago

Just give me an HD remaster of the Xenosaga trilogy.

SpacedDuck50d ago

This would be amazing especially if they did a Switch 2 version.

Michiel198949d ago

wtf did i just read? what in gods name is a g-mode archives+ title?

RavenWolfx49d ago

Everyone: We want a Xenosaga Trilogy Remaster/Release/Remake!

Namco: We hear you! We are going to re-release a Xenosaga mobile phone game!

Everyone: wtf?

LiViNgLeGaCY49d ago

Seriously? Nobody asked for this.

Loktai49d ago

Now now... guys... Maybe this is part of testing the waters for either a trilogy re-release , remaster, remake, or a reboot?