One of my favorite things about that era was if you missed out on a game for any reason, Tripple a or not. A few months down the line you would find it in a bin in a local shop for less than 20.. Over half my collection at the time came from that kind of buys
It used to be the same way with Amazon prices on PS3 and PS4 games. Plenty of great AAA games were going used for 5 to 20 dollars, if you were just patient enough to wait a couple years before playing them. I was getting most of my games that way. Amazon gutted their used gaming market a few years ago though, so I just stick with digital deals and gamepass now
My personal favourite has to be the og xbox. Yeah it's big, but man it does so many things right. The second version of the controller feels great in the hands and it has a harddrive for save files so you don't need a memory card. But still have the option to use memory cards. Also I just prefer a majority of games on xbox to be honest. Though I still play both consoles to this day
@@teneesh3376 Im in the same camp the xbox was all about power. It basically made the ps2 irrelevant when it came down to multi plat games all games looked and played much better on the xbox by far.
PS2 has the best games ever, I mean ever, back then developers used to experiment with games ideas, so many awesome franchise were born in PS2 era, man I really wish I had a PS2 back then but the good thing about not being up to date with gaming back then was that you would demand new stuff, father got me a sega genesis back when PS3 was new, and I enjoyed it, I didn't know what Playstation was back then so sega genesis for me was the best and newest game console, now I have a PS4 and I'm super happy
@@Ducking_Fustin you can’t play every game tho. If you have the right ps3 you can play every ps1-3 game. If you have a ps5 you can play every ps4 game and some ps2 and ps1 games
@@tyke2829 It has pretty widespread support for pretty much anything you would REALLY want to play. Almost all of the heavy hitters from those eras are available through gamepass.
@@tyke2829 Yeah, but those models are very prone to YLoD now because of their age. It's honestly disgusting how we have to take all these hoops (converting PS2 ISOs to PKG is both bothersome and sometimes a downgrade such as lack of online play or simply incompatible games) just to play all of our old titles because Sony was incompetent and had to cut the PS2 hardware. And they even got the PS5 breached because of PS2 emulation. They had 16 years to perfect software emulation yet did barely anything...fucking deserved.
The Retrotink 5x for me has been an absolutely phenomenal solution for playing my retro systems on a modern display. I love the enormous amount of options available, especially with artificial scanlines, I especially love them when playing SNES games with the PVM style, absolutely gorgeous. Another killer feature which makes me prefer this upscaler over others is the Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing, which can make the PS2's interlaced 480i output look almost like true progressive 480p! Shoutouts to Mike Chi for making this incredible device, and continuing to support it with updates for as long as he has
it just goes too show just how long an old system can last,the PS2 was my first system i bought as a kid and i still play it too this very day from time too time;the PS2 was ahead of its time in many games and can certainly last forever if one so chooses
I still use my same ps2s from 18-19 years ago and this was useful in finding a way to continue to use my ps2 on new screens instead of my crt thank you!
I love when there's people talking about Retrotinks recently, last year I was eager to get some of the retrotink products (esp. the retrotink5x pro 2nd batch) watching some videos but it really deserves to be more talked about :D
The Optical out my friends and I used to record the all the radio stations from Grand Theft Auto to a MiniDisk just because we could. Good times, and so many good games. Makes me miss Twisted Metal Black, Vigilant 8 (a PS1 and Dreamcast game), and Motor Mayhem since it was a 2001 game for it... good memories.
I got back into playing with my old fat ps2, one thing I hated was the wired controller. I ended up finding an adapter online where I can use a ps3,4,and 5 controller for it. I’ve been using the 4 and it’s amazing. Still very clean no lag. And it’s nice having a more modern controller
The Logitech wireless was my go to controller for the PS2. I haven't had my system unboxed in years. I still have a few TV with component inputs but would like to check out using the upscaler. The PS2 is one of my favorite systems of all time. Main reason I still have all my original stuff.
My ps2 games were dbz tenkaichi 3, kingdom hearts 1 & 2, tony hawk pro skater 3, crash twinsanity, yugioh capsule monsters coliseum, atv offroad fury, hulk, sonic mega collection, and burnout 2. loved all of those games
common. Just yesterday I downloaded pcsx2 remembering I loved playing ps2 and struggling to emulate it some years ago and though it should be better now. well, it is basically the same but my hardware is way better now so... yeah, GoW 2 and Black 4k 60 baby. now this video comes right in time, what a coincidence
as of now i feel like pcsx2 is a better way to play ps2 games on a modern tv than using a console. the console will require expensive solutions for upscaling and image adapters, not to mention a lot of thinkering, and the image STILL wont be good, even the best upscalers will leave the image too dark in shadowy areas , you cant see anything properly in a dark area of a game, its really frustrating. with pcsx2 you get the best image possible for modern tvs, without any thinkering or having to learn anything, just hook up a hdmi cable from your pc to the tv and youre done. if you have access to a crt tv then the console itself is unbeatable of course
Awesome seeing you paying homage to the ps2!! I’m using it with an LG screen with component cables hooked up to it. I think it’s the model that makes it work great. No lag and great visuals.. Worth trying out with your own TV As for controllers. I just ordered the PS2 wingman from brooks Super versetaile and this way you can use different controllers for different games. Great vid as always Hope the budget tips help out any one
Other options for scalers are Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC), or just retro think 2x, there's even the GBSC, but you need to mod the GBSC for best results, by default it's actually not good. Also, Brooke just released a PS1/PS2 adapter that you can plug a bunch of modern Xbox/switch/PS3/PS4/PS5/PC controllers to in wired or wireless.
I used the optical cable back in the day with an expensive(at the time) Pioneer digital receiver and it was pretty mind blowing at the time. The sound quality was definitely ahead of its time.
I definitely plan on getting this controller. Recently got myself an Original Copy of Okami & Samurai Legend Musashi. Already have an HDMI pass through adapter.
I recently picked up my first PlayStation ever. A PlayStation 3. Was able to find a 60 gig launch model in great shape so I essentially have 3 consoles in one. I’ve been loving discovering games from the ps3 era that I missed out on, but it’s also great to know I can pick up any good ps2 games for cheap and play then right through hdmi on modern setups.
I delided my system and tell ya you need heat, an extremely flat flexible strip and lots of patience to get the tops off to replace the paste. I replaced mine with thermal grizzly kryonaut extreme and the system went from jet to whisper quiet. Never hear the fan go above 25%.
I play Balders Gate 1 and 2 almost exclusively on my ps2. Sharpness isn't really an issue as much as contrast. Using a game stop adapter the bright parts hurt your eyes and the dark places( dungeons and forests are almost black. Can't get the TV or console to hit a happy medium. 😮
I recently hooked up my old ps2 and to my horror I didn’t have my memory card. So what did I do? I played through the entirety of gta 3 in one sitting. It was fun, but I took a fat break from gaming as a whole after 😂
So I no longer get enjoyment or even a distraction from playing games anymore. I only have a few at night maybe. Will going back to PS2 help? Playing old favourites? Don’t wanna regret the money spent.
Another reason why some of us still play the PS2: There's games that the PSN does not have!! Such as Tmnt 2003 beat em ups, GTA VCS and LCS, some of the Castlevania Titles, and Sonic Titles, and MK titles, it just goes on and on...
i still own a very nice and in great shape sony trinitron CRT, but honestly. in my opinion since i got the steam deck, thats is the best way to play PS2.
2x pro over the 5x. The 5x is not worth the money, considering you have to set a profile for almost every game you play because of the PS2s multitude of formats. The Retro Fighters analogue sticks are waaaaaaaaay too sensitive. Use a Dual Shock 4 paired with a 8 bitdo dongle.
hideo kojima a true digital artist even for the consoles time what he managed to do with metal gear still amazes me i also brought the tactial training game that he released
Its 2022 so you can use HDD now instead of adding unnecessary wear on a 20 year old optical drive. My setup is similar although not as premium in terms of video output I used the Kaico hdmi box, HDD sata adaptor, 500gb HD, freemcboot memory card. For audio i use a small DAC to convert the optical output to analog and connect into my two channel stereo receiver Same wireless gamepad as in the video
you can you just a slim for DVD/CD's, (especially if you hack the system) that laser is pretty much solid and never really breaks. i think FAT laser maybe reads faster, but its breaks down. happend a few months a ago, now i can pretty much only use HHD and freemcboot unless i pull out a slim or fix the FAT laser.
I bought a slim a month ago and recollected over 30 great games I'm having a blast I've ordered a brook wingman so I can hookup my ps3 controller as most ps2 controllers today are worn in the pressure sensitivity
$300 to play my ps2 on my modern TV’s…Jesus… I appreciate they make a good product and I want to support good businesses but it’s hard NOT to feel like that’s a bit of a rip off. It’s like the price of a brand new PS2 back in the day…
Quality electronics cost money, this isn't as mass produced by a huge company like the ps2 was and the ps2 did not have the upscaler built in so really they are 2 separate things. It's really just a product for those who think it's worth having their ps2 look great on modern displays if you don't want that then it's not the right product for you. You could always find a crt tv for less than 200.
I wish I grew up with a PS2, unfortunately I didn't, so thank the emulators for existing. A big chunk of PS2's library already had PC ports too or got one years later, so I'm using emulators just for the exclusives.
Holy Crisis! I love the PS2 I emulate it on my PC now but, you just made me realize my childhood was spent playing the Atari 2600 and the original NES. Christ I am old 😂.
Love that playstation light you have behind you. I own one. I have several authentic neon signs, but the ps light is my favorite piece. Also retrotink 5x is the best scaler out there hands down.
I haven't turned on my PS5 since April of this year when I finished playing Elden Ring, and I've probably put 300 hours on my PS2 since then. I actually have an earlier OLED TV with built in component ports, but my OSSC makes the console look FANTASTIC over HDMI.
I was super considering buying a PS2 but just went the emulation route. It was mainly having it look good on a modern display that was the deal breaker for me. No matter how much you spend on cables, the display will never look as good as real resolution upscaling in an emulator. Not to mention emulation supports widescreen hacks.
Ps2 had a rlly good library. Burnout, need for speed, test drive unlimited 1, call of duty, Metal Gear, Rayman, Daxter, Tony Hawk, The Simpsons hit and run, GTA, Metal Gear, Battlefront, Silent Hill, Rachet and Clank, Kingdom Hearts, Persona 3/FES, Time Splitters, Rachet and Clank, God of war. Those are some of the best ps2 games.
The Video of my PS2 is hooked up to my projector (kind of a crappy one, but it's fun), while the sound is going to my PC for its surround sound. So much fun gaming that way.
The PlayStation 2 is my favorite system of all time. it was my console of choice for that generation. But honestly the image quality of the PS2 is not very good. Nobody seems to know the reason why. I've used my PS2 with monster component cables with the framemeister for years. It looks really good, but I like to Imagine how much better it would look if developers programmed more of the games to use 480p instead of 480i, and Sony put a better video chip in the system.
Favorite console of all time would have been the PS3 for me if it didnt remove PS2 backwards compatibility. So PS2 is my favorite of all time for sure. Once my 60 GB PS3 ylod and I was stuck with a slim I didn't like it nearly as much. It was nice having 3 generations of games on one platform but Sony had to ruin that.
Awesome video! Lately I’ve been busy and it’s just been annoying to set up old consoles because they take up too much space. But all this stuff looks really cool, especially when newer tvs and monitors have less options.
Friday night when everyone going outside drinking n doing cool stuffs one dude sit on his balcony rolled a big fat joint n smoke it all alone staring at the moon n starts after the sesh he pull his ps2 from his locker with a brand new original ds2 controller ,a 250 hardisk with fully loaded games like metal gear solid,black,gta all series ,bully ,resident evil,downhill domination,all nfs ,all silent hillss,tekken 5, moto gps ect n chill in gta vice city high af till 3am damn ps2 is one trippy console
This is a good update my man thanks It's funny Spawnwave just did a PS2 hard drive peripheral setup update what are the odds you guys are thinking along the same brain wave pattern! ! !
Another option for controllers if you want something that feels more like a DS2 is using a DS3 with a bluetooth adapter I’m pretty sure 8bitdo makes one
My setup is similar to his & I love it ^^ I haven't tried the new Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro with the PS2 yet, but I don't doubt it'll sound excellent
PCSX2 with a DualShock 4 is the best way to play PS2 games in 2022. HD texture packs arrived so fans are finally giving HD remasters to so many niche PS2 games that have no chance of ever getting re-released.
I would love to be able to play classic PS1/PS2 games that I missed out on the first time, but I’m begging for owning a refurbished PS2 and accessories like these. Maybe some day I’ll own them.
Ps2 is really not very expensive. You don’t really need a refurbished because they were built so nicely many of them are not broken. Get one local pickup and you’ll get it cheap.
The PS5 has the hardware power to emulate or play every sony console. From 1 to 5. Sony's only excuse is greed. The Xbox Series X/S has better PS backwards compatibility with a 20$ dev account
I've been really enjoying the 8bitdo ps2 adapter in conjunction with my ps5 controller. It works perfectly, and I don't notice any latency compared to an old Bluetooth ps2 controller. I plan to get a brook adapter for player 2 or potentially another 8bitdo and shell swap the controller with a crystal blue extreme rate shell. Maybe a more expensive option but it's a fun project I've been working on.
I use that mcboot memory card and use just a normal upscale. Looks way better. I'll figure out how to upload can record 🤔. Still not a tech savvy person
Just so everyone is aware, there is absolutly no issues with just plugging in cords to the retrotink and start playing you do not have to do any tinkering at all to it, just as simple as plugging in a dvd player
My Gf, found a PS2 at her job. Someone donated it. I was so happy! All i had to buy was a new control and an hdmi conveter that was like 12 bucks on amazon. It looks great. Im 16 all over again, hahaha Especially playing GTA3, 2K5, Tony Hawk, and more, haha, the best system!
Still play my PS2 from time to time. I have it softmodded with FreeMcBoot and simply use Component Cables on my 4K TV (same cables you have in the video). I'd love something like RetroTink, but $300 for this thing is WAY too expensive, I just can't justify that price point.
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One of my favorite things about that era was if you missed out on a game for any reason, Tripple a or not. A few months down the line you would find it in a bin in a local shop for less than 20.. Over half my collection at the time came from that kind of buys
My favourite thing was that you didn't know what you were buying until you got to play It
Games were also finished when they came out, no day 1 patches
Yeah but now you can’t get dozens of games per month via 1 or 2 subscriptions
@@B.R_ and because of this you'd read the manual multiple times in the way home to hype yourself up!
It used to be the same way with Amazon prices on PS3 and PS4 games. Plenty of great AAA games were going used for 5 to 20 dollars, if you were just patient enough to wait a couple years before playing them. I was getting most of my games that way. Amazon gutted their used gaming market a few years ago though, so I just stick with digital deals and gamepass now
PS2 is my favorite console of all time. It was there through my whole childhood.
My personal favourite has to be the og xbox. Yeah it's big, but man it does so many things right. The second version of the controller feels great in the hands and it has a harddrive for save files so you don't need a memory card. But still have the option to use memory cards. Also I just prefer a majority of games on xbox to be honest.
Though I still play both consoles to this day
@@teneesh3376 Im in the same camp the xbox was all about power. It basically made the ps2 irrelevant when it came down to multi plat games all games looked and played much better on the xbox by far.
Just before xbox and ps3 introduced us to the n word
PS2 has the best games ever, I mean ever, back then developers used to experiment with games ideas, so many awesome franchise were born in PS2 era, man I really wish I had a PS2 back then but the good thing about not being up to date with gaming back then was that you would demand new stuff, father got me a sega genesis back when PS3 was new, and I enjoyed it, I didn't know what Playstation was back then so sega genesis for me was the best and newest game console, now I have a PS4 and I'm super happy
Same I'm glad i was born in the early 90s and get to experience the amazing library games for the ps2 2000-2006.
Honestly, if the PS5 could just play disc PS1 and 2 games, it’d be the best PS system to date. Even without 3 compatibility
FACTS
Kinda like the Series X where you can play Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox one? Lol. Sony needs to take some notes.
@@Ducking_Fustin you can’t play every game tho. If you have the right ps3 you can play every ps1-3 game. If you have a ps5 you can play every ps4 game and some ps2 and ps1 games
@@tyke2829 It has pretty widespread support for pretty much anything you would REALLY want to play. Almost all of the heavy hitters from those eras are available through gamepass.
@@tyke2829 Yeah, but those models are very prone to YLoD now because of their age.
It's honestly disgusting how we have to take all these hoops (converting PS2 ISOs to PKG is both bothersome and sometimes a downgrade such as lack of online play or simply incompatible games) just to play all of our old titles because Sony was incompetent and had to cut the PS2 hardware.
And they even got the PS5 breached because of PS2 emulation. They had 16 years to perfect software emulation yet did barely anything...fucking deserved.
The Retrotink 5x for me has been an absolutely phenomenal solution for playing my retro systems on a modern display.
I love the enormous amount of options available, especially with artificial scanlines, I especially love them when playing SNES games with the PVM style, absolutely gorgeous.
Another killer feature which makes me prefer this upscaler over others is the Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing, which can make the PS2's interlaced 480i output look almost like true progressive 480p! Shoutouts to Mike Chi for making this incredible device, and continuing to support it with updates for as long as he has
If you want even better image quality then check out GSM. Its deinterlacing is even better than the Retrotink, although game compatibility is limited.
You need freemcboot for gsm..
@@jacklancaster6927 not as a replacement for the Retrotink obviously as game compatibility is very limited
@@MichaelM28 game compatibility actually isn't that limited. nearly all my games can be able to played at 720p or 1080i non internlaced.
Is it worth spending 330 usd though? Genuine question.
it just goes too show just how long an old system can last,the PS2 was my first system i bought as a kid and i still play it too this very day from time too time;the PS2 was ahead of its time in many games and can certainly last forever if one so chooses
I still use my same ps2s from 18-19 years ago and this was useful in finding a way to continue to use my ps2 on new screens instead of my crt thank you!
Keep the CRT! Dude, are you crazy?
@@raverewind one day it will die
@@oversoulghost depents. I have a 1980 Sony Profell Monitor and it still holds up. You cant believe how good build CRTs can be like mine.
@@raverewind I got a Sony 970 crt and I try to take good care of it. Fingers crossed
@@oversoulghostif it does he can get it fix
Nice to see you got the Retrotink5x PRO :)
I love when there's people talking about Retrotinks recently, last year I was eager to get some of the retrotink products (esp. the retrotink5x pro 2nd batch) watching some videos but it really deserves to be more talked about :D
The Optical out my friends and I used to record the all the radio stations from Grand Theft Auto to a MiniDisk just because we could. Good times, and so many good games. Makes me miss Twisted Metal Black, Vigilant 8 (a PS1 and Dreamcast game), and Motor Mayhem since it was a 2001 game for it... good memories.
Man, this reminds me that i have not played on a PS2 since 2012, really takes me back now.
PS2 will always be my favorite system forever and forever
Maybe I'm just tripping, but I felt like I just watched a 9 minute and 53 second ad. I didn't see one clip of you actually "playing ps2".
You ain’t trippin’
Spent a long time using the Defender for both PS2 and 3. Probably one of my favorite third-party controllers ever.
I got back into playing with my old fat ps2, one thing I hated was the wired controller. I ended up finding an adapter online where I can use a ps3,4,and 5 controller for it. I’ve been using the 4 and it’s amazing. Still very clean no lag. And it’s nice having a more modern controller
As much as I love that classic PlayStation DualShock 2 controller, I agree it's very uncomfortable to play with since I have such large hands.
I use the 4 to!
Highly recommend the RetroTink line of devices.
The Logitech wireless was my go to controller for the PS2. I haven't had my system unboxed in years. I still have a few TV with component inputs but would like to check out using the upscaler. The PS2 is one of my favorite systems of all time. Main reason I still have all my original stuff.
That controller is a lot better than the retro fighters controller
6th generation of consoles and the games are awesome! My essence of gaming, mostly represented by the ps2 and dreamcast for me
My ps2 games were dbz tenkaichi 3, kingdom hearts 1 & 2, tony hawk pro skater 3, crash twinsanity, yugioh capsule monsters coliseum, atv offroad fury, hulk, sonic mega collection, and burnout 2. loved all of those games
I love kindom heart series
8:27 "Don't even think about using autofire, or I'll know!"
common. Just yesterday I downloaded pcsx2 remembering I loved playing ps2 and struggling to emulate it some years ago and though it should be better now. well, it is basically the same but my hardware is way better now so... yeah, GoW 2 and Black 4k 60 baby. now this video comes right in time, what a coincidence
PCSX2 is amazing and saw some real progress the past year. I can’t imagine playing on native hardware 480i after seeing these games in 4K.
as of now i feel like pcsx2 is a better way to play ps2 games on a modern tv than using a console. the console will require expensive solutions for upscaling and image adapters, not to mention a lot of thinkering, and the image STILL wont be good, even the best upscalers will leave the image too dark in shadowy areas , you cant see anything properly in a dark area of a game, its really frustrating. with pcsx2 you get the best image possible for modern tvs, without any thinkering or having to learn anything, just hook up a hdmi cable from your pc to the tv and youre done. if you have access to a crt tv then the console itself is unbeatable of course
Awesome seeing you paying homage to the ps2!!
I’m using it with an LG screen with component cables hooked up to it.
I think it’s the model that makes it work great. No lag and great visuals..
Worth trying out with your own TV
As for controllers.
I just ordered the PS2 wingman from brooks
Super versetaile and this way you can use different controllers for different games.
Great vid as always
Hope the budget tips help out any one
Great video! I've considered getting a RetroTink but it seems llike you have to do a lot to get what you want out of it.
Og ps2 just looks romantic. Like a gift card from the front.
Mike Chi is the man!
Other options for scalers are Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC), or just retro think 2x, there's even the GBSC, but you need to mod the GBSC for best results, by default it's actually not good.
Also, Brooke just released a PS1/PS2 adapter that you can plug a bunch of modern Xbox/switch/PS3/PS4/PS5/PC controllers to in wired or wireless.
I used the optical cable back in the day with an expensive(at the time) Pioneer digital receiver and it was pretty mind blowing at the time. The sound quality was definitely ahead of its time.
I definitely plan on getting this controller.
Recently got myself an Original Copy of Okami & Samurai Legend Musashi.
Already have an HDMI pass through adapter.
What HDMI adaptor?
I recently picked up my first PlayStation ever. A PlayStation 3. Was able to find a 60 gig launch model in great shape so I essentially have 3 consoles in one. I’ve been loving discovering games from the ps3 era that I missed out on, but it’s also great to know I can pick up any good ps2 games for cheap and play then right through hdmi on modern setups.
Just for safety reapply the thermal paste and do a full cleaning, the BC Phat models are notorious for overheating quickily
listen to the reply you got, my friend fked up his phat by having bad ventilation and an oven of a room
I delided my system and tell ya you need heat, an extremely flat flexible strip and lots of patience to get the tops off to replace the paste. I replaced mine with thermal grizzly kryonaut extreme and the system went from jet to whisper quiet. Never hear the fan go above 25%.
@@AdamAve93 bump, wonderful w story
I have one to I have replaced the thermal paste 2 times I just play ps2 on it. I use my slim model for PS3 and PS1
I play Balders Gate 1 and 2 almost exclusively on my ps2. Sharpness isn't really an issue as much as contrast. Using a game stop adapter the bright parts hurt your eyes and the dark places( dungeons and forests are almost black. Can't get the TV or console to hit a happy medium. 😮
Your headphones will sound much better if you pull your hat off your ears.
I recently hooked up my old ps2 and to my horror I didn’t have my memory card. So what did I do? I played through the entirety of gta 3 in one sitting. It was fun, but I took a fat break from gaming as a whole after 😂
So I no longer get enjoyment or even a distraction from playing games anymore. I only have a few at night maybe. Will going back to PS2 help? Playing old favourites? Don’t wanna regret the money spent.
Another reason why some of us still play the PS2: There's games that the PSN does not have!! Such as Tmnt 2003 beat em ups, GTA VCS and LCS, some of the Castlevania Titles, and Sonic Titles, and MK titles, it just goes on and on...
i still own a very nice and in great shape sony trinitron CRT, but honestly. in my opinion since i got the steam deck, thats is the best way to play PS2.
This is such an informative and well made video! I am convinced the 5x is worth it.
2x pro over the 5x.
The 5x is not worth the money, considering you have to set a profile for almost every game you play because of the PS2s multitude of formats.
The Retro Fighters analogue sticks are waaaaaaaaay too sensitive. Use a Dual Shock 4 paired with a 8 bitdo dongle.
PS2 was a DVD player and your game console during the 2000’s but these upgrades make the PS2 still useful in 2022
For mem kinda unpopular opinion is the xbox 360, was my high school console and I just love it
this video is great. i love my PS2 and use the optical audio to play on my PC through the goxlr. My favorite thing is sharing the PS2 with my sons.
hideo kojima a true digital artist even for the consoles time what he managed to do with metal gear still amazes me i also brought the tactial training game that he released
Its 2022 so you can use HDD now instead of adding unnecessary wear on a 20 year old optical drive.
My setup is similar although not as premium in terms of video output
I used the Kaico hdmi box, HDD sata adaptor, 500gb HD, freemcboot memory card.
For audio i use a small DAC to convert the optical output to analog and connect into my two channel stereo receiver
Same wireless gamepad as in the video
you can you just a slim for DVD/CD's, (especially if you hack the system) that laser is pretty much solid and never really breaks. i think FAT laser maybe reads faster, but its breaks down. happend a few months a ago, now i can pretty much only use HHD and freemcboot unless i pull out a slim or fix the FAT laser.
I ues my PS2 on a ODV GBS-C and it has been the happiest I have been with the image quality on my modern TV.
I bought a slim a month ago and recollected over 30 great games I'm having a blast
I've ordered a brook wingman so I can hookup my ps3 controller as most ps2 controllers today are worn in the pressure sensitivity
I've still got a 2005 45in LG plasma. Has 3 component inputs. Which I'm so grateful for with my old consoles.
I just love the Playstation 2 n 1 plus the cube loading sound is just amazing to my ears
$300 to play my ps2 on my modern TV’s…Jesus… I appreciate they make a good product and I want to support good businesses but it’s hard NOT to feel like that’s a bit of a rip off. It’s like the price of a brand new PS2 back in the day…
Quality electronics cost money, this isn't as mass produced by a huge company like the ps2 was and the ps2 did not have the upscaler built in so really they are 2 separate things. It's really just a product for those who think it's worth having their ps2 look great on modern displays if you don't want that then it's not the right product for you. You could always find a crt tv for less than 200.
I wish I grew up with a PS2, unfortunately I didn't, so thank the emulators for existing. A big chunk of PS2's library already had PC ports too or got one years later, so I'm using emulators just for the exclusives.
Holy Crisis! I love the PS2 I emulate it on my PC now but, you just made me realize my childhood was spent playing the Atari 2600 and the original NES. Christ I am old 😂.
Yes! Just got the green version of that controller and I love it!
Literally past week I was thinking about getting a Defender Controller and reviving my PS2. Talking about timing.
Feels like I haven't seen a video from you for a while. Miss you Kevin ♥️
Love that playstation light you have behind you. I own one. I have several authentic neon signs, but the ps light is my favorite piece. Also retrotink 5x is the best scaler out there hands down.
I haven't turned on my PS5 since April of this year when I finished playing Elden Ring, and I've probably put 300 hours on my PS2 since then. I actually have an earlier OLED TV with built in component ports, but my OSSC makes the console look FANTASTIC over HDMI.
weirdly i did exactly the same thing after eldin ring lol i went back and played fatal frame 1-3
Damn good video. To the point modern upgrades. Awesome
I was super considering buying a PS2 but just went the emulation route.
It was mainly having it look good on a modern display that was the deal breaker for me.
No matter how much you spend on cables, the display will never look as good as real resolution upscaling in an emulator. Not to mention emulation supports widescreen hacks.
Ps2 had a rlly good library. Burnout, need for speed, test drive unlimited 1, call of duty, Metal Gear, Rayman, Daxter, Tony Hawk, The Simpsons hit and run, GTA, Metal Gear, Battlefront, Silent Hill, Rachet and Clank, Kingdom Hearts, Persona 3/FES, Time Splitters, Rachet and Clank, God of war. Those are some of the best ps2 games.
Don't forget some of the tom clancys games. Like splinter cell (a few of the splinter cell games)
It was my Childhood gaming when I was a Kid in the 2000s
The Video of my PS2 is hooked up to my projector (kind of a crappy one, but it's fun), while the sound is going to my PC for its surround sound. So much fun gaming that way.
Black frame insertion does not decrease lag; it reduces motion blur. If anything, it increases lag slightly
Ill cry if i hear the original Playstation starting sound
The PlayStation 2 is my favorite system of all time. it was my console of choice for that generation. But honestly the image quality of the PS2 is not very good. Nobody seems to know the reason why. I've used my PS2 with monster component cables with the framemeister for years. It looks really good, but I like to Imagine how much better it would look if developers programmed more of the games to use 480p instead of 480i, and Sony put a better video chip in the system.
PS2 waa one of the best consoles and it had so many iconic games.
Favorite console of all time would have been the PS3 for me if it didnt remove PS2 backwards compatibility. So PS2 is my favorite of all time for sure. Once my 60 GB PS3 ylod and I was stuck with a slim I didn't like it nearly as much. It was nice having 3 generations of games on one platform but Sony had to ruin that.
PS2. It's the most "Greatest Hits" games I've ever purchased for a console😄. I love the PS2. Also a lot of my library is pre owned from Gamestop.
Thank u my friend, will be looking into this
Welcome back!
I think black frame insertion is for motion clarity. Not latency. It’s real nice to have for stuff like sonic.
Duelshock 2 is a more authentic ps2 controller experience IMO
Awesome video! Lately I’ve been busy and it’s just been annoying to set up old consoles because they take up too much space. But all this stuff looks really cool, especially when newer tvs and monitors have less options.
i hope you do one for the best way to play a PS3. And Wii. I still got both! i lost my PS2 slim. That was another one that was dope!
PS2 is my 2nd favorite Retro console of all time right after Super Nintendo (SNES).
Friday night when everyone going outside drinking n doing cool stuffs one dude sit on his balcony rolled a big fat joint n smoke it all alone staring at the moon n starts after the sesh he pull his ps2 from his locker with a brand new original ds2 controller ,a 250 hardisk with fully loaded games like metal gear solid,black,gta all series ,bully ,resident evil,downhill domination,all nfs ,all silent hillss,tekken 5, moto gps ect n chill in gta vice city high af till 3am damn ps2 is one trippy console
In my Case, i use PS2 component cable (R/G/B) on my HD CRT and it looks amazing.
Should I get a CRT to try it out?
This is a good update my man thanks
It's funny Spawnwave just did a PS2 hard drive peripheral setup update what are the odds you guys are thinking along the same brain wave pattern! ! !
Another option for controllers if you want something that feels more like a DS2 is using a DS3 with a bluetooth adapter I’m pretty sure 8bitdo makes one
8bitdo's adapter doesn't support the dualshock 3 for some odd reason and they don't seem interested in adding support for it.
I love the 6th gen consoles and the
7th gen handhelds
That Defender controller is GREAT!!! It has proper, pressure sensitive buttons...
Thx mate, just got my PS2 today and was thinking about to play wireless on it. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
My setup is similar to his & I love it ^^
I haven't tried the new Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro with the PS2 yet, but I don't doubt it'll sound excellent
Thank you for all that information
I would never go back to those old ass t.v. that high pitch frequency drives mad
PCSX2 with a DualShock 4 is the best way to play PS2 games in 2022. HD texture packs arrived so fans are finally giving HD remasters to so many niche PS2 games that have no chance of ever getting re-released.
*Certain PS2 games. Some games still don't really work with PCSX2, even on a powerful PC.
I would love to be able to play classic PS1/PS2 games that I missed out on the first time, but I’m begging for owning a refurbished PS2 and accessories like these. Maybe some day I’ll own them.
What’s stopping you? Theyre cheap as shit
Ps2 is really not very expensive. You don’t really need a refurbished because they were built so nicely many of them are not broken. Get one local pickup and you’ll get it cheap.
Appreciate this 😎
I use emulation with hd textures and higher resolution/framerate on my odin 2, and honestly it's a blast!!!
I Love The Ps2 , It’s My Favorite Console ever! , It has Many Great And Fun Games To Play & To Choose From! 💯🔥👍
The PS5 has the hardware power to emulate or play every sony console. From 1 to 5. Sony's only excuse is greed.
The Xbox Series X/S has better PS backwards compatibility with a 20$ dev account
I've been really enjoying the 8bitdo ps2 adapter in conjunction with my ps5 controller. It works perfectly, and I don't notice any latency compared to an old Bluetooth ps2 controller. I plan to get a brook adapter for player 2 or potentially another 8bitdo and shell swap the controller with a crystal blue extreme rate shell. Maybe a more expensive option but it's a fun project I've been working on.
I use that mcboot memory card and use just a normal upscale. Looks way better. I'll figure out how to upload can record 🤔. Still not a tech savvy person
I agree NFS Underground 1,2 plus Dragon Ball Z Budukai 1,2,3 take me back
Just so everyone is aware, there is absolutly no issues with just plugging in cords to the retrotink and start playing you do not have to do any tinkering at all to it, just as simple as plugging in a dvd player
If I had an old tube TV again I'd be playing ps2 all the time
I've been searching for a quality third party Playstation controller for so long. Why has no one told me about Retro Fighters before?
WOW😃This remind me of some interesting childhood memories
i love that controller theyre really doing something cool that brand
My Gf, found a PS2 at her job. Someone donated it. I was so happy! All i had to buy was a new control and an hdmi conveter that was like 12 bucks on amazon. It looks great. Im 16 all over again, hahaha
Especially playing GTA3, 2K5, Tony Hawk, and more, haha, the best system!
I still have the PS2 original and the slim. I’m definitely going to look into this wireless controller and headset.
The design of the PS2 is still beautiful
Still play my PS2 from time to time. I have it softmodded with FreeMcBoot and simply use Component Cables on my 4K TV (same cables you have in the video). I'd love something like RetroTink, but $300 for this thing is WAY too expensive, I just can't justify that price point.
Get GSM and upscale to 1080i
@@realone3602 I have it, but it doesn't work great for certain games. Like DBZ BT3 looks like crap in 1080i.
This setup is cool. I'd switch out that Retro Fighters controller for a Brook adapter and use a Dualshock 4.