PS2 Question...

I am planning on buying a PS2 Slim...I have two questions though since it's a Japanese model:
1.Are there any differences, like are the menus the same?
2.Will I be able to install a mod-chip?

just buy a ps3 fat itll play ps2 games plus its a ps3.

1. Yes, some games may be region locked.
2. Yes, if you know how. Better you buy a pre-modded PS2 or go to a store that mods PS2s for you.... oh wait, you might be from a country that considers mod-chipping as an illegal thing... sucks to be you then LOL!

Tyson346 · #2just buy a ps3 fat itll play ps2 games plus its a ps3.

WRONG!Only 60gb and some 80gb's (in america) work with ps3 games, the silver trim helps finding these elusive models...

doughboy · #1I am planning on buying a PS2 Slim...I have two questions though since it's a Japanese model:
1.Are there any differences, like are the menus the same?
2.Will I be able to install a mod-chip?

1.The language can be changed I believe but it's been ages sincemI touched mine...
2.Prehaps, but being japanese makes things difficult.Why did you buy a ps2 from japan anyways?

Replying to #3

More like anything not nstc-j

Tyson346 · #2just buy a ps3 fat itll play ps2 games plus its a ps3.

already have a ps3, but like to play games on original consoles...either way out of curiosity how do you do it cause I highly doubt backups can be played...

Cahos Rahne Veloza · #31. Yes, some games may be region locked.
2. Yes, if you know how. Better you buy a pre-modded PS2 or go to a store that mods PS2s for you.... oh wait, you might be from a country that considers mod-chipping as an illegal thing... sucks to be you then LOL!

Although I know your joking, I do know how I have done it before, I'm just wondering if it will support the modchip seeing how it's from another region.
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Replying to #4

I am planning, and like I said it was the only option since the white ones -
(Limited Edition Ceramic White Sony Playstation 2 Slim System Bundle: PS2 Console)
are all out of stock in all the major online and walk-in stores :-\
Honestly the only place that has them is toysnjoys.
I want a legit site as well...
EDIT: I remembered this site and it seems they might have them http://www.vpgames.com

Spoiler

(http://www.vpgames.com/p-4726-limited-edition-ceramic-white-sony-playstation-2-slim-system-bundle-ps2-console-singstar-pop-game-and-2-microphones.aspx)

thatonemexicanguyalready have a ps3, but like to play games on original consoles...either way out of curiosity how do you do it cause I highly doubt backups can be played...Although I know your joking, I do know how I have done it before, I'm just wondering if it will support the modchip seeing how it's from another region.
Post Merge: [time]1293346985[/time]I am planning, and like I said it was the only option since the white ones -
(Limited Edition Ceramic White Sony Playstation 2 Slim System Bundle: PS2 Console)
are all out of stock in all the major online and walk-in stores :-\
Honestly the only place that has them is toysnjoys.
I want a legit site as well...
EDIT: I remembered this site and it seems they might have them http://www.vpgames.com

Spoiler

(http://www.vpgames.com/p-4726-limited-edition-ceramic-white-sony-playstation-2-slim-system-bundle-ps2-console-singstar-pop-game-and-2-microphones.aspx)

...I bought my ps2 slim from a local pawn shop.No issues.

Replying to #6

sounds kinda "iffy"...only system I ever bought at a pawn shop was a GameCube, which is still alive...

Replying to #7

Well it's a known pawn shop not a "porn" shop :PCash converters ftw, my ps3 also came from these guys.Sure the system has been attacked by a cat but it runs fine.

mds64 · #4WRONG!Only 60gb and some 80gb's (in america) work with ps3 games, the silver trim helps finding these elusive models...

thats what i said, smartass. try reading before you respondPS3 fat. not slim

Replying to #9

He's correct. Not all fat PS3s play PS2 games.

There will most likely be a PS2 emu for PS3 (seeing as even DOLPHIN is being ported to it) but it probly can't match the compatibility of actual hardware.So, ya, be careful with that one.

Tyson346 · #9thats what i said, smartass. try reading before you respondPS3 fat. not slim

-_-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ps3The model comparison explains exactly what I mean, but the most notible feature (I think it only applies to Australia but not 100% sure) was the silver trim, that is how you find them here, oh and 4 usb ports was another thing to spot (though the chart better explains, with model numbers listed).In conclusion, not ALL fat models play ps2 games

Replying to #11

If you jail break it then yes, that is true.

Replying to #12

...jiffy pop >=(