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PS2 NUMBER ONE!!! BEST CONSOLE OF ALL TIME BEST ROSTER UNDEFEATED PLAYSTATION 2 NUMBER ONE!!!!
I know someone is going to bring up the GameCube, but that doesn't count because we all know Nintendo is for babies
I remember the backlash to the PS3's price but why the fuck was it that expensive
The console was expensive, but you saved a lot on the games because there weren't any to buy, so it evened out
- It was basically a pilot for Cell processors, which weren't especially cheap to produce until quite late in its lifecycle
- Blu-Ray diodes were not cheap, either, and the format was still competing with HD-DVD. A Blu-Ray player in 2006 cost more than a PS3
- The original PS3 models also had an Emotion Engine onboard for backward compatibility with PS2 games, which was later replaced with much cheaper software emulation.
I think they were also too confident about their status as monopoly but you know it better
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That's what I love about these consoles, man.
The prices get higher but the specs stay the same.
Another thing about the PlayStation nowdays
“That was just a fart…. Right?”
That's not really the case though, is it? Most great games are on all platforms and when it comes to exclusives, isn't playstation known for having the superior selection?
Playstation is absolutely not known for having the superior selection, especially the PS5. It has very few exclusives and many of them are bad
im just referencing the meme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1JEmnTjdyA
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
The PS2 and PS4 were definitely some of the best deals for anyone to waited a bit
Gamers of the world rise up
You have nothing to lose but your Chain-Chomps.
I'll just duct tape 5 PS1's together
I have three ps3s.
gods we were strong then
When Microsoft announced they'd raise Xbox prices, I knew Sony wouldn't be too far behind
PS2 $299 usd
God damn, i didn't realise the AUD was that trash compared to the USD and Yen at the time. I swear the PS2 was selling for like $1000 here at launch.
google tells me RRP was $750 but i know that people were paying more
Not surprised it was going for more, there were shortages.
Holy fuck, I haven't thought about MegaTokyo in a hot minute.
That's what happens when one or more core components 5x in price (ram, but others aren't far behind).