This video seems to have exploded unexpectedly for me and I want to address the feedback. The point of this video was to discuss the very broad revisions for a general consumer. If I had the money, resources and time I would hunt down all 16 motherboard revisions, study them and do a one hour long video. But sadly I don't. Plus I live in regional Australian, so everything isn't readily available for me. I also didn't want to tackle the modding scene or development tool due to it being a grey area. Having said that, I still appreciate anyone politely sharing anything I missed or any other interesting tidbits about the PS2 revisions. I've learnt a lot from you guys and appreciate you sharing information.

@ElBribri

6 жыл бұрын

Man, thats one talktive hand you got there, very Italian....lol Excellent video man, I too have been planning to do that, but it takes a lot of money to get all those consoles....but I REALLY.....REALLY want that sony bravia, its like the greatest invention ever

@ElBribri

6 жыл бұрын

I now also want the region free ps2 slim...i didnt know about that. BTW, do you know if the Bravia PS2 is region free or something like that? Im really curious now about getting it and modding it

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

You must has misheard what I said, the 70000 isn't region free, the power supply is universal, I was implying you can import an overseas 70000 without the need for a step up/down converter. No consumer PS2 is region free, the only one that was region free is the TEST and TOOL PS2 units used by developers.

@ElBribri

6 жыл бұрын

ohhhhh now I get it, misinterpreted that one...well I dotn want it anymore

@justauser3039

6 жыл бұрын

I'm a poor American but I'd be up for buying and donating systems to you just so I could see what you end up doing with them :)

I always knew the PS logo rotated but it always makes me happy when others find out for the first time.

@Sonicthehedgeho4

5 жыл бұрын

my granny buy me a ps2 in 2000s but now i learn that i can twist that logo in 2018.

@ruban8135

5 жыл бұрын

I had no idea but then again I always used it not standing up.

@dibbstar3984

5 жыл бұрын

After all those years now i find out that you can do that!! Holy shit

@WillA-hy4yy

5 жыл бұрын

i never knew that omfg i literally only found out today

@gunhed67

5 жыл бұрын

thank you :)

The Ps2 Made for games, No Social app, No system update. Also the DvD player in ps2 pretty good to have it.

@m0m02k

5 жыл бұрын

Greatest Squrriel Maybe there’s no social apps or system updates because it was made in the year 2000! And also the PS2 had a system update disc in Japan only and had a Netflix disc in Brazil so yeah your comment doesn’t really make sense anymore

@Genius766

4 жыл бұрын

Ok boomer

@cunnyman

4 жыл бұрын

* Lunaleon * Still generally doesn’t have those. I mean, it has Ethernet port and rereleased a billion times. They could’ve added it but nope. Look at the bloated Xbox.

@Yanbrymenocu

4 жыл бұрын

Ps2 have a lot of games compare to modern ps3 and ps4 and upcoming ps5

@zarreff

4 жыл бұрын

I had to toss out my old DVD player and I immediately remembered that my ps2 plays DVDS, it was a lifesaver xD

ps2 is the most beautiful Playstation, what a marvelous engineering.

@GunsNGames1

4 жыл бұрын

The PS3 Slim (2010) is the most beautiful console. The PS2 is the best console ever created by the mankind.

@kalechips5972

4 жыл бұрын

@@GunsNGames1 I prefer the look of the PS4 pro but I respect your opinion.

@darkmastertaken

4 жыл бұрын

I think the ps4 slim is better...

@litt420

4 жыл бұрын

Dark Master hell nah ps4 pro and slim has no style ..original was cool

@darkmastertaken

4 жыл бұрын

@@litt420 no Ps4 slim and pro has better design.

Damn . My first discovery of 2020 is "PS2 logo twists" !

@leecroft7311

4 жыл бұрын

Edson Rodrigues Where have you been hiding all these years, lol

@shifty2755

4 жыл бұрын

@@leecroft7311 He's only 2.

@topsecret9813

4 жыл бұрын

Plot twist

@ednairlanda

4 жыл бұрын

@@leecroft7311 hahah. I know it is ridiculous, but it is true.

@litt420

4 жыл бұрын

facts lol😂😂😂

You can twist the PlayStation logo? *WHAT WIZARDRY IS THS?*

@adrianperez3205

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Dunnington Animations potato

@adrianperez3205

6 жыл бұрын

Potato wizardry

@deech6699

6 жыл бұрын

Only since the beginning

@obliviousmode575

6 жыл бұрын

Nick Dunnington Animations Science! 😝

@mr.nicktheboy1030

6 жыл бұрын

I've owned two FAT PS2s. I got one brand new in the early 2000s. I had just figured out while watching this video that twisting the logo was possible. Now I can use the PS2s vertically and not feel weird doing it. Now I'm gonna read every instruction manual for every system that I get for the *good secrets.*

Damn. I never knew a Ps2 slim looking like a ps4 was a thing

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Actually when I first saw the PS4, I immediately made parallels with the 90000 slim, it probably inspired the look.

@trenton8998

6 жыл бұрын

First time seeing that version.

@Z64sports

6 жыл бұрын

My 90000 is silver so never made the comparison

@theman7140

6 жыл бұрын

You have it all wrong it's the PS4 looking like the PS2 Slim.

@mohamedredaboulezaz6498

6 жыл бұрын

THE MAN right

I once saw the mini version at a friend's house and legit thought that it wasn't real

@sitsia3808

4 жыл бұрын

The one in the down left corner at 7:22 into the video?

@carinet2795

4 жыл бұрын

sitsia its probably the slim

@nancyking-hoffman146

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure but I think there's a keychain version of the playstation 2 version🤔not playable but totally cute

For anyone considering buying a used one. I feel it is important to mention one major flaw of the SCPH-30000 series, in short: the laser units on their disc drives are known to be unreliable so one day you might turn on your PS2 and notice that it will no longer read Ps1 and Ps2 games on CD, Double layer DVD games (God of War 1 and 2, Gran Turismo 4, the European version of Genji etc.) or even just regular DVD games in the worst cases. There is supposed to be a fix that involves taking the console apart, cleaning the lens and adjusting the laser potentiometer with a screwdriver. It’s easier than it sounds, you don’t have to take the console apart entirely, just the disc drive and you only need a regular philips head screwdriver but your mileage may vary and even if you did manage to get it back working this will decrease the lifespan of the laser. If you really want a fat Ps2, don’t bother with the 30000 series and get the 50000 instead.

@sliverbullet7973

2 жыл бұрын

What does the 5000 do?

@mpacino1224

2 жыл бұрын

Mine works fine luckily but I was concerned.

@domenicodipippo1957

2 жыл бұрын

@@sliverbullet7973 well it has a better disc drive for one, there were some minor differences with the 30000 models and earlier but i can’t remember them now

@smtlego

2 жыл бұрын

@@sliverbullet7973 In my experience, the 50000 has a significantly quieter fan, and the drive is much better than the 30000's. Also, it has an integrated IR receiver, which is handy if you plan on using it as a DVD player.

@marinellovragovic1207

2 жыл бұрын

@@smtlego The 39000 model seems to have even more reliable laser units. It may have the loudest fan of the whole series, but it is also the sturdiest PS2 console. The best solution would be to swap out the 39000 fan with a 50000 one. Which is fairly easy to do.

6:38 Minecraft's Steve impression

@RubenValkyries

5 жыл бұрын

XD

@doogledoesstuff207

4 жыл бұрын

*OOMF*

From experience it seems the original style ps2 was very vulnerable to breaking if dropped, but my dad threw our ps2 slim at the trash can from across the kitchen and it ended up with a gash in the side but that was years ago and it still works like a charm to this day

@Hi-ud4vz

6 жыл бұрын

Wtf

@NEOhioTrainFan

6 жыл бұрын

Wtf? Why did your dad chuck a slim PS2 at the trash can?

@SMcFarland

6 жыл бұрын

Metta•Phonia hahaha I don't remember the reason anymore but that's one of the many memories i have of him throwing things across house as a kid, like a tv remote through the wall or when he somehow managed to send an office chair perfectly through a doorway and have it land on the couch

@Kalvinjj

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you messed up pretty badly eh?

@SMcFarland

6 жыл бұрын

Kalvinjj nah i was generally the one who rarely got in trouble, my older siblings were the shitheads

I've had my 9000 model slim since 2009, it still works perfectly fine.

@simbaplays5996

4 жыл бұрын

Can We Play Games Through Usb In It?

@angercaballero

4 жыл бұрын

@@simbaplays5996 Yes, with Open Ps2 Loader

@dahsudah

4 жыл бұрын

I played my ps2 90000 a week and my tv has a problem on display, it blackout, display ok after i turn off and on the tv power source, and about a minute this problem happen again, my tv is led tv... Why this happen

@Bootyhunter1971

4 жыл бұрын

@@dahsudah Plug it in without a disc and go to display settings. You change it there and then it will display correctly. I forget exactly what you change but the setting is there i believe.

@user-ec9cv1ds9e

4 жыл бұрын

Are the graphics good or are they like weird?

The 9000 version is a thing of beauty. Built-in power supply, shiny on the left side, very thin and light to move around. I love it.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

2 жыл бұрын

And I think they fixed the issue with the disc drive ribbon cable getting too close to scratching DVDs.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

2 жыл бұрын

@José JG is that an updated 7000 series? I got the 90001 brand new in 2015. Still have it, still first owner :).

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

2 жыл бұрын

@@josejg2783 it's got low mileage/hours for its age.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

2 жыл бұрын

@José JG All I said was that the console I bought brand new in 2015 hasn't gone under heavy usage over the past 6 years. But thus far, no disc problems.

@OMGtheykilledKenny42

2 жыл бұрын

@José JG and I enjoy the internal power supply/not having to have an ugly power brick hanging around.

If only modern consoles were as tiny as the ps2 pro. It is so handy to take with you when you travel.

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Playstation Vita TV is a console that can fit in your pocket. There's also the Nvidia Shield TV, which is also pretty darn small.

@legendarynikoproyou4569

6 жыл бұрын

Samuel just get a PSP Vita

@silent7878

5 жыл бұрын

Ps4 slim is the smallest ps4 up to date ik its not the smallest but it's easy to carry around

@laalpattharkedevata

5 жыл бұрын

@@silent7878 ps2 scph 90000 looks like a ps4 and it's the smallest ps4 ever

@ruikazane5123

5 жыл бұрын

You can even try building a portable system...aka a laptop

Damn the Ps2 fat... more like the Ps2 THICC

@aland7234

6 жыл бұрын

Óscar Mateo Begué ps2 T H I C C

@nickabbott319

6 жыл бұрын

Phatt

@halo3odst

5 жыл бұрын

Thicc implys sexy, the ps2 is a slab any way you look at it

@halo3odst

5 жыл бұрын

Its ugly, has horrible video clarity, and breaks often. Its a pretty BAD console.

@konzae3684

5 жыл бұрын

🤦‍♂️

Australians have the most friendly and pleasant accents. Prove me wrong.

@rcola6235

5 жыл бұрын

Misaka Mikoto they talk too fast.

@WindyCornerTV

5 жыл бұрын

Because we're always in a hurry to get to the pub. It's just common sense, quicker conversations means more time to drink.

@Pawpatart

5 жыл бұрын

I live in sydney... believe me... not friendly here xD

@kojowallace5094

5 жыл бұрын

The fury tempest to tru what part you from

@mr420quickscops2

5 жыл бұрын

Damn I thought we all sounded like angry bastards haha

Today I found that I can twist my PS2 symbol in my PS2 70000. XD

@saktheepansridarakumar7435

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@leeallenbeal

3 жыл бұрын

PS2 slim 90001 best

Bob's your uncle.

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Fanny's your aunt.

@K9_kfg

5 жыл бұрын

He is

@subswithnovideos-ef6ck

5 жыл бұрын

Bob's in prison

@krazyb0iii916

5 жыл бұрын

wow hi i fan

@therealmodernwalking9695

5 жыл бұрын

I watched your tutorial how to jailbrrak ps3. Thx you!!

Damn I miss the ps2

@jacklight7628

6 жыл бұрын

Hyper Hello what? No I miss playing it

@johngotti4286

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Light got out an old ps2 controller a while ago and took it apart to see what was inside.

@JormaPojkin

6 жыл бұрын

They could make a ps2 remake. With all the old games like Need for speed mw and god of war. I never owned a ps2 though but was intressed in playing it. But it was a console that could deserve a remake.

@konzae3684

5 жыл бұрын

I like that pic we are Ohio state not penn state

@ajgo1420

5 жыл бұрын

Same. I got one at Value Village in Canada. (Aka Canadian Goodwill)

also forgot to mention that the slim PS2s got a slight CPU and GPU clock speed boost.

The PS2 slim is probably the best looking console ever

@WildPotaot2

3 жыл бұрын

normal ps2 is FAT

@SyamDaRos-EndoManno

3 жыл бұрын

Ps5: hold my... me

@Daddy_Francisco

3 жыл бұрын

Ps2 slim seems pretty worst console to me it heats fast and causes hang and they lose sounds when i play the simpsons game

@steelproject5927

3 жыл бұрын

@@Daddy_Francisco Never had these issues...Maybe it's just your console?

@ladygaia4782

3 жыл бұрын

@@steelproject5927 can’t conferm idk.. I only have a ps5

PS2, the golden era of PS & Sony

@perke7456

4 жыл бұрын

And gaming

@OGKWAM

4 жыл бұрын

PERKE I’m pretty sure the golden age of gaming is now or yet to come but that’s just me

@perke7456

4 жыл бұрын

@@OGKWAM idk I feel like microtransactions ruined gaming, every game has them now before you bought the game and got the game, now you buy the game and get part of the game. Just look we haven't gotten any gta since gta v in 2012-2013. And for ps2 came out vice city and san andreas and liberty city stories and gta 3 all within 5 years and top quality games and here we are sitting 7 years without a new gta game. I know gta isn't all games but most games were crating with top quality and quantity at 6th gen gaming. Plus online gaming is without stories and only gameplay plus it's the root of microtransactions so i really dislike when every game has multiplayer. In short therms companies grew more greedy over time which makes less games and more buying dlc and microtransactions

@OGKWAM

4 жыл бұрын

PERKE Yea no lie I feel you micro transactions are out of hand now , funny I was just thinking like when the fuck is gta coming out today lmao. And don’t get me started on sports games micro transactions smh and now developers are releasing unfinished games and making players wait for patches , maybe you are right , I hope VR will usher in a new better era of gaming in a couple of years

@MicahMatrix

4 жыл бұрын

PERKE they’re taking their time because GTA online is doing hella good so I think they’re too scared to move on from that money train.

PS2 + GTA VC = Nostalgia. Thanks for the vid.

@diannasmith8305

6 жыл бұрын

luis bonilla GTA San Andreas and midnight club 3 for me

@maxmustermann1455

6 жыл бұрын

GTA 3 for me. Vice City was great too. Never liked San Andreas.

@mainsmain

6 жыл бұрын

Juice and FIFA Street oh boy

@IND4GR0V3

6 жыл бұрын

first two playstation two games ive ever played and owned are gta 3, and zone of the enders. vice city is amazing btw, should check out my banshee tribute video on my channel if you love gta.

@ez1826

6 жыл бұрын

luis bonilla midnight club 2 and gta san andreas for me

I think Sony should make them again for a year as part of a anniversary or something, the fans would really appreciate it

@namtrof01

2 жыл бұрын

That's how I go broke

@Zombified-

2 жыл бұрын

@@namtrof01 🤣 right?

@awkwardpineapple2336

2 жыл бұрын

yeah but what's the point? a second hand one is extremely cheap, the same goes for the games

@doctorsilva1345

2 жыл бұрын

They made the PS One Classic mini and was such a let down. If they ever make a PS2 mini, they need to give us way more games.

Best about Fat: can plug HDD and run backups from it, runs PSX games using PSX internal hardware (Slim uses emulation)so its like playing on PSX Best about Slim: Dont need to buy network adapter, can run backups via ethernet from ur Pc or LAN, its more silent Comment if you want to add more

@theobserver4214

4 жыл бұрын

vladi mir IIRC the older PS2 slims still had hardware compatibility.

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess

4 жыл бұрын

The big PS2 looks better

@47KRoman

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, playing backups from USB HDD connected to a SOHO router over the Ethernet is awesome feature.

@AndehX

4 жыл бұрын

You can run games from a HDD on the Slim 70000 too. The 70000 coincidentally also has hardware backwards compatibility too, making the definitive best version of the PS2.

@AndehX

4 жыл бұрын

@Vegan Pete not particularly, no.

Now i will grab the remote and show you a demonstration (shakes remote rapidly) there works

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

I silently muttered "Expelliarmus".

@brokenheartedheathen3565

6 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Steffen seems legit

@MSDOSMemes

6 жыл бұрын

fucklegendkiller2666

@MSDOSMemes

6 жыл бұрын

+126666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666666 my ph no

for europe lads; If you want to go for the FAT series, here is what I learned from repairing; on 5000x series the fan is not that loud, and the optical drive is quieter somewhat too, compared to the 3000x series. However, you need to be careful not to use scratched discs in the system, because the laser controller IC has a bug, wich can result (and ofthen does!) a toasted lens. This bug can be fixed with "romeo" mod. ( I still prefer 5000x, overall of any, if you treat it well, its gonna last.) The slimline 7000x is not the best choice, it has several incompatibility issues with games, also its hard to find (nowdays its seems impossible) to get a properly working lens for the system. The 7700x and up series has a slightly improved disc drive, and doesnt have compatibility issues. If you have a slim, 7000x or 7700x, I highly recommend to remove the cooling fan, and clean it, lot of dust stucks in the fan in the years, its a known issue, causing overheat. All hail my Hungrish language skills, have a good day.

@leovuitton9117

6 жыл бұрын

pmAhavasi seems like a phat P$3 is the best choice these days.

@lazoali9555

5 жыл бұрын

@@leovuitton9117 I don't think so. The early PS3s can cause YLoD. (Yellow Light of Death)

@Consolethinks

5 жыл бұрын

The 7000x series can be considered the best one if you have the skills: this model still has the HDD controller on board, and with soldering and cutting some space for the IDE cable, you can connect an HDD to the console, making it the smallest PS2 with HDD support. Although, you will either have to use a 2.5" drive with an adapter or have an external PSU for the 3.5" one, as the slim model does not have enough electricity to power the latter (+ probably lacking 12v rails)

@joshgomez7522

5 жыл бұрын

No wonder my ps2 slim would freeze when ever I would play GTA SA, I had to beat the game on PC because I could never do the missions on my ps2

@glbrita

5 жыл бұрын

@@Consolethinks which version can be considered the best if I don't have the skills?

The first thing I did after watching this video was, I ran to my cupboard, found me playstation 2...and played around with the logo.

I own all PS2 models. The 10000 (10000), 30000 (39001), 50000 (50006), 70000 (79002) and 90000 (90001). My favorite is the 90000. Most beautiful PS2 design ever made (for me), quiter fan than the other models, doesn't need a brick adaptor like the 70000, less overheating, slimmer and less weight than 70000 and more. But the lens is stronger/better in 70000

@AITRANDO

Жыл бұрын

Seriously I have a question

@HazelEyes485

Жыл бұрын

Lol everytime I get a 7000x the lense scratches my disc and the orange tape curls so nope imo the 9000x is better

I have the 7000 model, still in near-perfect quality. Definitley my favourite console. I'm convinced it's the best version. It's quiet, small, good-looking and effective.

@mandibiedermann2246

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, i still have the slim 77004 PAL silver and still working great since 2006

@SirZanZa

3 жыл бұрын

@@mandibiedermann2246 i have the 77003 UK Pal model and its awesome

@mandibiedermann2246

3 жыл бұрын

@@SirZanZa 😎

@8252juan

3 жыл бұрын

The 70000s were also the only ones to keep the original ps1 hardware built in for ps1 games as later slim ps2s removed it and play ps1 games via emulation, which isn't authentic.

@bigyo3385

2 жыл бұрын

@@mandibiedermann2246 does it play all the games you've tried? I remember having a slim one that didn't play all games, even ones with 0 scratches.

Wtf PS2 logo can be turned? As soon as you said that I reached mine and tried with PS2 Slim and damn... i was using PS2 logo turned sideways all my life lol

@glinting_infantry6823

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@Theunfriendlyneighborhoodman

3 жыл бұрын

Same

I've got the 70K version. It's still going and it's good for those who can't afford newer consoles.

ilink, or as the rest of the world except sony called it, firewire.

@That_Handle

6 жыл бұрын

tbb033 , and IEEE 1394

@subg9165

6 жыл бұрын

toshiba also called it i.LINK. source: pdf manual for my 2003 laptop

@shibized8594

5 жыл бұрын

IEEE 1934

@shibized8594

5 жыл бұрын

(1394

@eponymous7910

5 жыл бұрын

Ah, the syphilis port

THEY MADE A SHINY SLIM PS2 WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME ABOUT THISSKSJDJSNEJDJD

@massivegat5087

6 жыл бұрын

I remember my dad buying me one in a bundle with Lego batman when I was 8 years old. I spent hours on that ps2 having sleepovers with friends and just playing games

@Chrisjb1983

6 жыл бұрын

lol.

@erik.rodriguez

6 жыл бұрын

They usually showed pictures of them in the manuals inside the games

@fluffy_aguirr3

6 жыл бұрын

They also have a grey slim ps2 too

@aland7234

6 жыл бұрын

jan aguirre i had pink ps2 and pink controller it was soo cute

There's another model that you didn't discuss: The 75000 models. The 70000 models were considered perfect PS2s in miniature. Starting with the 75000 models they stripped PS1 hardware and switched over to PS1 emulation. This also affected certain PS2 games that used PS1 hardware for minor functions.

@WindyCornerTV

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was not aware of this until after I made the video. A lot of people in the comments section have mentioned this.

@field33P

3 жыл бұрын

the only gripes with the 70000 (as well as the 50000) is the mechacon crash (eventually resulting in the laser diode self-destructing) and the ribbon cable eventually scratching discs, they'd be perfect otherwise

Something else to consider: The Multi-Tap to let 4 - 8 players each have their own controllers. Some after-market multi-taps do NOT work on the Slims. The SONY multi-tap works fine.

I have the original PS2 released in 2000

@JonnyInfinite

6 жыл бұрын

JakeRobertsFan same

@tbb033

6 жыл бұрын

You want a cookie? Millions of people have that.

@JonnyInfinite

6 жыл бұрын

tbb033 I'll have one if you're passing them out

@UmVtCg

6 жыл бұрын

Good for you

@adriandeveraaa

6 жыл бұрын

same. mines been modded since 06. yours is not special lmao

Fat ps2, insert harddrive, put all games on it, with opl use a ps3 controller with a bleutooth dongle, pair it, have fun its awesome

@That_Handle

6 жыл бұрын

kevin holsteyns , Does OPL support i-Link and LAN ? ( thought I may have read LAN support somewhere either from HDloader or OPL ; not sure about i-Link support... if possible, am seeking one package for LAN and i-Link playing from [ internal ] hard drive / SSD )

@kevintjeuh8888

6 жыл бұрын

Just2Options? Irrational: FearOrExuberance? It does have lan support and works good, loading are a bit longer but still not bad, fmv skip sometimes

@theimaginationify

6 жыл бұрын

You can use ps3 controller on ps2? How you do that?

@ericgray4969

6 жыл бұрын

the imagination the USB port on the front of the ps2

@theimaginationify

6 жыл бұрын

How to pair them? Will the controller pair it automatically? Will the ps2 recognize the dongle automatically? Does it need some special setup? This is interesting.

If your getting a fat PS2 get the 39000 or 50000. From my experience the 39000 is the most reliable but the fan is loud as hell. The 50000 is very quiet but the lasers aren’t as strong or last as long as the 39000. I also find the laser and tray rails to last longer on the 39000. The 50000 is also slightly faster at reading disks and the CPU is also 5 MHz faster but it doesn’t effect gameplay or frame-rates from what I’ve seen I’d also suggest avoiding the old 30000 and 30000 R models because they tend not read blue bottom PS2 CDs. If you find one for a good deal and it works it’s fine but if you can get the 39000 and if the fan bothers you get the 50000.

Sony has never been my number 1 platform. My favorites from this gen were easily the Xbox and Dreamcast. But I respect the PS2 as it had some amazing titles. And I admire Sony's engineers for what they accomplished with the slim. Its so cool how they slimmed down the fat that much. I know that a major chunk of the fats design was its HDD bay and that's easy to get rid of but fitting all of that tech at the time into something that slim and then the 90000 model having the PSU built in was awesome.

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess

4 жыл бұрын

The Dreamcast competes with the PS1 and N64. The Xbox is the continuation of the Dreamcast after Sega pulled the plug on their console business

@garlandstrife

4 жыл бұрын

@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess wrong. The Dreamcast belongs to the sixth generation of consoles, it was just released (and retired) early. The Xbox was in no way a successor, but Microsoft borrowed some design cues from the Dreamcast controller though.

@astronomical3342

3 жыл бұрын

Xbox😂

@Yaeven

2 жыл бұрын

@@astronomical3342 Keep crying.

@alanluscombe8a553

2 жыл бұрын

I like all of em but ps2 blew everyone away as far as numbers go

This video is so chill. I've literally watched it 3 times.

@youpo1

6 жыл бұрын

David Trabon lmao nigga your mood is 💯

@ElSoloNoco

4 жыл бұрын

😂 sound like some shit I'd say high as hell, u know them times when u zone out to late night TV ads, & look out the window & see daylight has come 😂

One problem that effects the 7000 PS2's is the bloody ribbon cable for the laser, they slowly become unstuck from the bottom of the console over years of use and then start to stick up and come in contact with your discs causing circular scratches. Apparently one off the ways its caused is by not turning your console off properly so the laser doesn't go back to its default position on its runner arms and causes the ribbon to get out of shape over time. Just a warning to you all to make sure you check your clearance before putting rare games in a PS2 you haven't used in a while.

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the same thing happened to me and it nicked my copy of PAL copy Space Channel 5 Part 2.

@Journey_Awaits

5 жыл бұрын

What turns it off properly

@BBrostik

4 жыл бұрын

Literally this exact same thing happened to my slim model and it fucking sucks arse. So many fucking games that I was still playing and have yet to play and since the fuckin laser burned out and the ribbon shit scratches all of my owned discs, I haven't touched the thing in almost 2 years now. So many memories are with that bloody console it's insane and now i'm debating on whether I should somehow try to get the thing fixed or just buy a new one that's over $100 on ebay or something.

@HammerBlow666

Жыл бұрын

The best ps2 slim to buy is the 79000 series. Every single slim will eventually scratch and destroy your discs for the reasons you mentioned except the 79000 series. This is because there are plastic clips holding the ribbon down instead of glue adhesive, ensuring the ribbon will never pop up and scratch the disc. I think the area the ribbon sits in is also deeper on the 79000 series.

@Nator316

Жыл бұрын

To fix the issue just paste a piece of plastic with gorilla glue on top there’s a guide in Spanish here

Great video! Is there any way you could do a comparison of the performance differences between the 70K and the 90K? I'm pretty sure the 90K actually loads games the fastest which makes it more ideal for things like speedruns.

Great, informative video! I’m looking into the 50000 series, but see that there are models that range in numbers. 50001 to 50003. Are there differences in these, such as region? Your input would be appreciated!

5000 for HDD, 7000 for portability. 3000 has issues if it's a launch build and 9000 has no freeMCboot support if you want that.

@That_Handle

6 жыл бұрын

Anonymous Idea , And 39xxx and earlier models to simultaneously support both i-Link networking as well as HDD / SSD. 👍

@danuzz_

6 жыл бұрын

So uhh, 7k is the fastest and it can be modded?

@Adeyum64

6 жыл бұрын

5000 also doesn't have the PS1 security check anymore. In other words, swapping PS1 discs is waaaay easier now.

@bitelaserkhalif

6 жыл бұрын

Danuzz yep, i own 75006 HK version Fmcb installed, bios battery died 3 days ago, plays from usb, laser still working, no modchip afaik. I installed fmcb by myself using pendrive amd CD-R. It needs cleaning though For 9000x models they seemed to patch the IR driver installation (first iteration ones, 30000 model), rendering fmcb useless without mod chip like matrix, modbo

@lordeilluminati

5 жыл бұрын

@Fighting LeveL but it is rare to work. Some 90000 models have an older bios and FMCB works on them (like on some of the first slims that were made had IDE solder points leftover from the older model and you can install an internal HDD, but it quickly got removed), but the majority have the "seek update" function removed like mine and it doesnt work, you can install on the Memory Card, but it doesnt boot on startup. You can mod using modchips however.

Greatest Gaming Console Ever

1:17-1:21.; What did you say about connecting a PlayStation 2 with the iLink, again?... "This allows you to connect 6 PlayStation 2's for--" what?...

@WindyCornerTV

5 жыл бұрын

LAN (Local Area Network) Parties.

I remember going to my friends house and being amazed at how small his ps2 slim was compared to my thicc 3000

I still have the 90000 model and it works great.

Great video! This was very informative, as I’m looking to buy a PS2 soon. I think I wanna go for the OG fat front loading one, for all the nostalgia possible 😁

Seeing all this, I would have to say a 7000 model is probably the better version. Seeing as how the slimmer tech in the port is much more convenient and the adapter really helps for foreign games. And also, it may not last or be as tough as the 3000 or 5000 though it's bulkiness, the 7000 model has been relatively easy to clean if taken really good care. So overall, I really do believe the 7000 model is the best version of the PS2 console there is.

The odd hand gestures made this all the more entertaining! Thanks for the overview!

@WindyCornerTV

5 жыл бұрын

I moonlight as an orchestra conductor.

So you recorded the video and then did a voice over right?

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Yeap, it allows me to produce better audio with my studio microphone, do multiple takes and avoid any ummms....or stuttering.

@overkill100

6 жыл бұрын

Plenty of hissing with your 'S' 's... Got too annoying for me

@parker_aug2

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's why the hand gestures look kinda fake and not in sync. I would do the voice over with a clip on mic while recording the vid and redub certain parts you felt didn't go well in editing. Also, some "umm"s and imperfections are fine; it makes the video feel more natural and less scripted.

@JimmyTheBear

6 жыл бұрын

Parker Brooks yeah the hand gestures are fucking retarded tharrrrrrsaaands of hand movements looked like a load of bollocks

I think it's also worth noting that the 7000 runs hotter than the 9000, and has a metal fan (as opposed to a plastic one on the 9000) which might sound better but is actually a liability if you live in a humid place like a coastal city. It will rust and get really noisy.

20 years later never knew you could turn the logo

6:22 but anyone has many cables like these laying around so it is much easier to find one at home.

The lan port is not only useful for lanparties, its also very useful for OPL SMB.

(2:48) who's your uncle?

@muovi2463

6 жыл бұрын

bob

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

And Fanny's Your Aunt

@WindyCornerTV

5 жыл бұрын

Bob's Your Uncle is a very common idiom, I didn't coin it in this video.

There is also the slim 7900x model which is the only slim model to have the ribbon cable clipped down rather than glued. So no chance of it curling and damaging discs

I got my ps2 in 2005 and now, 15 years later, I can finally turn the Playstation logo the right way 🤣😂 I never knew that wow

A relative of mine has the Bravia TV and one interesting thing is that it has BIOS version 2.5 which is 2 minor versions newer than the last slims that were made. It obviously doesn't support FMCB but homebrew still runs via Swap Magic so it's possible to use Open PS2 Loader etc. The video link to the TV appears to use RGB rather than YPbPr regardless of the configuration option (in fact that might have been removed altogether, I don't remember) so 480p isn't possible. Some buttons on the TV remote could be used to control DVD playback too which was pretty neat.

I have the 7000 have had it since 2006 still works amazing. Edit:70000

@BlackBBQChicken1998

4 жыл бұрын

I got mine bro in 2005 its scph-70004a

Just saw this. My PS2 Slim (US) SCPH-70012 (looks like yours with the shiny band and two dull top surfaces) The difference (externally) is it has an RJ11 modem input in addition to RJ45 ethernet, optical out, AV multi out and.... that wonderful external power supply that can work worldwide. Another great part of the PS2's with an external power block - heat removed from the system helps keep the unit running longer / cooler.

@dapperfan44

4 жыл бұрын

That and if the power supply breaks, you just buy another one.

I've got a slim 70k ps2 and it's still my fav console! It's so easy to jump into games compared to all newer consoles and size is so compact!

There's one other model you didn't mention I used to have. It had a the universal power supply but it was otherwise updated to the last version they made. They were usually silver and they actually retained less heat than most other models. Problem was they usually didn't last more than two years because the power cords they had were faulty

this answered a lot questions I couldn't find online, thank u~ and by the way I heard that 70000 model suffered from some overheating problem and the incompatibility with some PS2 games is that true? 90000 has some PSOne incompatibility issue too

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

I got my 70000 model in 2005 and I never had an over-heating issue plus I live in the warm tropics, so it would have been subjected to more heat. But it did have an issue where is was scratching discs, what happens is the ribbon cable connecting the lens and motherboard gets pushed up and scratches discs. It's an easy fix, involves pushing the lens around, there's detail tutorials on the internet. I've never had any issues with the 70000 and 90000 playing games. But as mentioned in the video, Metal Gear Solid Special Missions was the only game that gave me problems and can not be played on the 30000 and 50000 model.

@PuroCyanHQ

6 жыл бұрын

so I just traded my 3DSXL for a PS2 90000 a moment ago, the case is very new and the guy didn't even peel off the plastic film, but the metal in the vent and the AV out slot are rather rusty, is this a common phenomenon, to get rusty?

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Not that know of, none of my systems have rust.

@PuroCyanHQ

6 жыл бұрын

"the component video in later fat ps2 is more noisier" can u plz explain a little more? it means if I use component cable on later versions of fat PS2s, I get blurrier display?~

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Basically small artifacts appear in high contrast parts of the image. It really varies from game to game based on their visual make-up and colour usage. It's not a big difference, you really would have to have your eye pressed against the TV to see the differences. You can negate the issue entirely by using RGB Scart cables if it's option for your set-up. But I personally prefer component for having the option of using progressive scan in some games, like Street Fighter Alpha Anthology and Black.

One of the perks of the slim is the DVD top loader, very durable. Yet on mine it still failed. Then again that poor slim of mine has been beaten around since I was a small child. I can still play games on it through Free McBoot though. I'm about to retire the Slim, Where it can sit next to the PS1 on my shelf as a reminder of all the fun I had on it. I've taken it apart to clean it more times than I can count. That PS2 will live on in my heart as my favorite console next to the GameCube.

I ordered a Disc Tray Face for my 39001. The part is described as for the 50000 series but I don't see why it wouldn't fit.

There was another model of the slim PS2 that had both inthernet and dial up plugs in the back the one I had worked until it told me to insert a PS2 formatted disk

@aretard7995

4 жыл бұрын

clean your discs and lens and try again

Ps2 is still the best to me cuz its my childhood :) Also for that sensor on ps2 slim can you use any remote as long as it is universal? Or do I have to use a remote made by Sony for it to work?

I mean I knew all this, but it's nice to randomly stumble on a video with another Aussie on it. Nice to know I'm not the only one with multiple PS2s... though that being said my 50k is my love. Gday and good luck with future videos mate!

I had both fat and the slim. My adivice: go for the 90000, most reliable, most silent, and the image quality is a bit better.

@robertcarldecker

4 жыл бұрын

Guns N' Games do PS1 games work with no problems?

@GunsNGames1

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertcarldecker they work on all versions of the console

@Keullo-eFIN

4 жыл бұрын

Soft-modded SCPH-30000 with a 200GB HDD here, also with a component cable so the image quality is fine.

@notkyloren

4 жыл бұрын

You can't softmod the 9000 though afaik. They patched out the FreeMCBoot exploit.

@vladimir4526

4 жыл бұрын

@@notkyloren Some 9000x models like those with P chassis have Rom 2.20 (FMCB exploit was fixed in 2.30). There's more info on the compatibility list.

Got the 90000 slim ps2 in 2009 and it still sits on the top shelf , just above my ps4, glaring at me with its red led!! Playing dragon quest 8, final fantasy xii,..and many more titles on it! Its so intriguing that these ps2 games still give a tough competition to the titles like the Witcher 3 etc etc!! Love you Sony! And yeah a great video too..making ps2 videos in 2017 certainly needs appreciation! Hope you even make one stating your top all time best ps2 games!!!

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video but I have no plans to make a Top PS2 games video anytime soon since they take a long time to make. But I will produce PS2 games reviews in the near future since this video has generated more ad revenue than any other video on my channel.

The 9000x has to be better than the 7000x edition, for 2 basic reasons: 1) the fan air exiting through the side allows the heat to not interfere/conflict with the cables, avoiding burning etc, which is clever. And 2), it's more durable; I bought the 7000x edition TWICE, the 1st burned the disc driver, the 2nd's fan broke to shreds, not to mention the sound of scratching plastic when it worked on the last 3 days, before switching. All that since 2006...

@FrenzVorstellen

2 жыл бұрын

gotta agree with you, I also owned both 70000 and 90000 but, the 70000 broke down because of the lense which I repaired it 3x and by the third time I had it enough, and bought 90000 which still never broke to this day

@prophetXCIII

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrenzVorstellen Did the 7000x break every 4 years? 😝 Also how old is your 9000x now?

@FrenzVorstellen

2 жыл бұрын

@@prophetXCIII now its 3 years old, I know it's not that long yet but at least it never hurts my wallet

@HazelEyes485

Жыл бұрын

Just the glossy part annoys me with the scratches. People should never peal the plastic if they're planning on reselling it lol

Thanks for this. Didn't know about the last one. Is there a screen for the 9000? I can't find one.

Great to find your video. TKS. I am still playing on one of the thin later models, but I have to say I found it didn't render like the original large black. Light effects and other elements seemed downgraded from the original model. Appreciate you effort here, and wow here I am in 2019 still snowboarding SSX Tricky!

Just want to expand a bit on the 30000 models. The first two scph-30000s, called v3 and v4, distinguished by six (v3) and eight (v4) small lids underneath, including feet. The v3 is notorious for bad lasers, and is an older design internally, and i remember more difficult to install mod chips in. The preferred 30000 model is the 30000R, which is a V5, and the best laser of the lot.

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Very useful information. To my understanding there is 22 revisions and would have liked to make more a more comprehensive video, but I don't have money or resources to gather them or investigate everything. So I instead focused on the very broad revisions (30000, 50000, 70000, 90000)

@tbb033

6 жыл бұрын

A v4 with the laser replaced by a newer laser runs great.

@That_Handle

6 жыл бұрын

Jørgen Hvalby , Looking to delineate my maintenance / repair options... Is that laser the best of the 30000 models, even better than 39xxx or 5xxxx models or do all the lasers, even one particular cross-model compatible laser, after your reference point work well through the rest of the large PS2 era?

@Jurgh909

6 жыл бұрын

Just2Options? Irrational: FearOrExuberance? The 30000R and 39000 are practically the same, with minor changes due to modchip prevention measures. They cover v5-v8 and have the same laser. The 50000 is another laser, which came out after my time as a modder. I have a 39000 and a 50000 and they both still run perfectly.

@That_Handle

6 жыл бұрын

Jørgen Hvalby , Can I trouble you for an applicable reference to a mod for making the 39001 model region-free ( currently confined to NTSC-U​ ) for running from the DVD tray for i-Link networking and from an internal drive for LAN multiplayer titles? Beyond a laundry list of non-networking titles, I'd like to add to my multiplayer local network with Moto GP 4 and Colin McRae Rally 2005 ( sorely missed ) Indycar Series 2005 Spy vs Spy Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings and Battle Gear 2 ( Japan ) / Tokyo Road Race ( PAL ) Thanks for this hard to find and / or often disparately sourced clarification!

3:13 - You're wrong. IrDA port isn't on the bottom of the front side. Is between power switch, and reset switch. And that's why in your satin silver version, that area between this two switches is black. Because there is infrared sensor.

I happen to own two PS2 Slims, and I wonder if they are special since the numbers afterwards are low. One for example is 70001 and the other is 70012

Just bought a refurbished 90000 model thanks to this video. Thank you for the informative!

The og ps 2 is the best one imo

@laithghamyan1901

6 жыл бұрын

Syndicate no, there are many people saying that their og’s laser died on them years later. I have the 70000 model slim and the lasers and the console itself have no issue.

@deanx78

5 жыл бұрын

Ps2 slim version are renowned for scratching discs from the ribbon cable of the lazer

@laithghamyan1901

5 жыл бұрын

deanx78 well then I guess I’m in the minority Lmao.

@premiumchannel6244

5 жыл бұрын

deanx78 well you can fix that with new laser and ribbon cable i fixed that and i cut scissors the black laser holder that scratches the disc when you cut with scissors it will give the space with the disc running but this is my 14 year old soon in september console so it depends how you hold console the maintenance will be the key for the console but anyway i love this 70004a model that i have smooth:) have a nice day guys

@deanx78

5 жыл бұрын

YTG Gamer thank you for the replay, I have been looking in to this already and I also have the phat ps2 as well

7:27 My classmate has this TV with a built-in PS2. It's not anything special though, and I'd say I prefer standalone PS2 slim over this one.

The fat PS2s always had shitty laser disc drives that got dirty within months, and had to have it taken to a shop to be cleaned for the 3 years I owned that model. Never had that problem with the PS2 slim. Mine's still going strong 14 years later.

We´ve bought a FAT model somewhere in the very early 2000, so either 30000 or 50000 :D Now I have it in my room :D

The last one is the best. That console just doesn’t get hot.

@leonreynolds77

5 жыл бұрын

And the heat is what slowly kills game consoles. They need to be cool. The old Nintendo consoles run cool and not hot.

The 70000 model also suffered with having the external power brick, as I found mine to grow faulty over the years.

Hello, I just have a question concerning the shape of the power supplies on the 70000 series ps2 slims: Do the Japanese (NTSC-J) 70000 model slims have the same power supply shape as the North American (NTSC U/C) slims? I ask beacuse I'm planning on ordering a Japanese 70000 series ps2 slim from Amazon soon, and can't really see the shape of the power supply from the pictures provided. Thanks again for your time!

Awesome video dude! And i like how ya add the voice after you record the video XD

I have a 70000 model and i like it more than the bigger ones, its also lasted me longer (Still working if your curious and i still play) my friend has the big one and it lasted for about 11 years until it overheated ( Note: that's still a long time.) I am not saying all are bad, all of them are great and there is not a big performance difference between others its just the exterior, outputs, and ports, I just recommend the 70000 model. ( AWESOME VIDEO BTW)

The SCPH-50000 model also has a quieter fan, progressive scan for DVDs, and support for DVD-RW and DVD+RW along with the built-in IR. It's essentially a slim in the body of a thick model (and thus can use the HDD). The SCPH-50000 is the best version you can get (unless you have the means to get the PS2 DVR).

@dropapi

4 жыл бұрын

by built-in IR you mean the gran turismo link feature he was showing?

@tupolewposting2733

4 жыл бұрын

@@dropapi No, the IR reciever is for a remote. Do not confuse it with I-Link

@dropapi

4 жыл бұрын

POMARAŃCZOWE TICO Got it now thanks

@micahj9828

2 жыл бұрын

My SCPH50001 has no iLink or the IR for the remote.

@hectorcastillo8926

2 жыл бұрын

@@micahj9828 how is that possible if you don't mind me asking?

If you have the tech no how I would love a comparison of the internal and running specs. Boards and chipsets are likely different, heat and ventilation and how durable the internal parts are. I know some fat models were likely to scratch discs after a set amount of time as well.

Wow! Of all things I never thought you'd bring up MGS. Let alone the extra game!? Instant subscribe from me. Thanks for the info!

I got my PS2 since 2004, and just now i discover that PS logo can be rotated

Great vid, but you missed a lot about the technical changes in models, the entire reason for there being so many models, most notably the DVD drive changes

@WebVManReturns

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, there were tons. I had fou:, the second model fat, first slim model, first Super Slim model in Silver, and the final Super Slim, but heavier Black model.

i have the 7000 "slim". ive always wondered what that glass square on the bottom right front was. hm.

My first PS2 was Slim model. Specifically the 70000 model back in 2006. I'll never forget the day my dad bought it.

I'm surprised you didn't bring up thr TOOL PlayStation, they're great if you want to play imports or download ROMS of unfinished games.

@WindyCornerTV

6 жыл бұрын

Game Systems that Ozzies can't wank? (Sorry couldn't resist) I always wanted the TEST PS2, but the only one I could find, the guy wanted $500AUD for it.

@Larry

6 жыл бұрын

Try looking on the UK eBay, they normally come up for about £150 here. There's an Aussie guy on YT called Freako who collects them too

@joshblackwell8632

5 жыл бұрын

Larry Bundy Jr Would you happen to know if the 70000 ps2 model can play Japanese games???

@nancyking-hoffman146

3 жыл бұрын

What's the tool playstation 2 version I never heard about that one🤔

@nancyking-hoffman146

3 жыл бұрын

@All things Laundry I'm not sure what your talking about please explain what you mean🤔

It should also be noted that there are a number of PSone games that don't play properly on the PS2. One that springs to mind is Gradius Deluxe Pack which is a Japanese game. There is a full list of incompatible games on Wikipedia. Great video though and I had no idea there was a late revision PS2 Slim :)

@locke103

5 жыл бұрын

my PS2 stopped playing PS1 games relatively quickly. maybe a year or so after purchase. more or less happened with... three, maybe four of my friends. and my high school sweet heart... she hardly got to use the thing back then, so that nuance was very baffling to her.

3:14 The IR Reciever is between the power and eject buttons!

Howdy! Where can I get a PS2 (50000 model)? How much is the PS2 consoles (either 30000 or 50000)? Which is the better one to buy? The reason I ask is I'm on a budget and my Fatboy (30000), which I have, has the optical drive going out, so I need to replace it! I'm interested in the 50000 model, I have PS1 games and PS2 games! Does the 50000 model have backward compatibility with the PS1? Any advice, suggestions, and help would be appreciated!