Best PS2 around

**ddzc** · 07-11-2004,01:06 PM

Anyone know what version is the best ps2 out there. Like the most reliable machine built, best lasers and diodes build in the machine and the best machine that lasts the longest and most reliable when modded and taking heavy loaded of imported games. Rumours I heard was version 7 was the best out there. Couple otherss said version 9/10.

So I would like to hear from you guys what your think and your opinions.

Thanks

**mann75** · 07-11-2004,01:12 PM

the best ones are the v7 and up.

**ddzc** · 07-11-2004,02:43 PM

So your saying there's no difference what so ever between versions 7-10?

**vole** · 07-11-2004,07:01 PM

Well I would say that v7 are the best. v9-10 appear to have a higher tendency to burn themselves, especially v9's. Also, there is this "less noise" thing with the quiter fan in the late versions, that does indeed serve the purpose of the change(less noise) but doesn't keep the ps2 as cool as the earlier fans. Strange thing, I can't recall reading anything about v8's.

**tiggersbowl1** · 07-11-2004,07:43 PM

I was under the impression that the version 8's were released overseas, I am in the US, but apparently weren't released in Greece. Maybe just Japan or something.

My opinion is that the version 7's are the best built ps2 version. I don't have any interest or make use of the progressive scan stuff or the built in ir receiver in the v9 and 10's. The quieter fan isn't an issue, unless you are playing your game with no sound, imho.

**mann75** · 07-12-2004,05:54 AM

well the v9 and the v10 are also well built ps2 the difference in the v9 is the euro ps2 with the ms2pro it was burning out the ba chip but it didnt do it to the nstc model.

**mikearama** · 07-12-2004,09:05 AM

I also consider the V7 relatively bullet-proof. I've never had an issue with one. Course, being in Canada, I haven't had a single issue with a V9 or 10 yet.

I tend to endorse "brand new"... the newer the better. But if you can still find a V7, so much the better.

**Rotosound_rb666** · 07-12-2004,01:20 PM

I OBVIOUSLY have to vote for the original version 0, the "10k", they're built like tanks compared to all the subsequent knock-off export models, but if I had to choose a 30k, I would beg to remind you that the version 7 introduced the new upgraded software security protocalls that patched the bugs that could possibly allow "unauthorized" software to be booted from the GameShark2 cd, and similar "rebooting" applications. God forbid we might be able to use cheatcodes with, or play at all, COPIES.
So I vote for the first of the generation 3 "High Speed" consoles, the "R" model, or versions 5 and 6, unless it has a Sanyo "open face" lazer, those suck, you need a 400C.

**prozak2005** · 07-12-2004,01:35 PM

Out of my 2 ps2's , v7 and v2, i have to go with my v2. The only problem it has ever had was DRE, but every ps2 has this problem eventually. I have had my v2 since it came out, and it has never overheated, gotten completely filled with dust, scratched, anything, i lvoe it. The reason i have the v7 at all, is so my stepdad would get the hell of mine so could play my games!

**Rotosound_rb666** · 07-12-2004,01:37 PM

Originally Posted by mikearama

I also consider the V7 relatively bullet-proof. I've never had an issue with one. Course, being in Canada, I haven't had a single issue with a V9 or 10 yet.

I tend to endorse "brand new"... the newer the better. But if you can still find a V7, so much the better.

You can EASILY buy a "broken" one, with the inevitable "Disc Read Error", if not just that either cd's or dvd's no longer reads right, for about $50, another $50 (or less, 400B's go for around $25, for v 0-4) and I clean them inside and out, with a brand new lazer, that counts as "as good as brand new", for under $100, anyone who asks my opinion of the new, even cheaper ($150, now) 50k, usually agrees that that the same is a deal for a mint version 4-7, especially if they're into the "swap trick" that Sony has invested so much in r&d to prevent them from doing with newer consoles .... they make money selling you games, and despise freeloaders.
Wanna buy one? I have 3 version 1's, with the auto-adjusting azimuth "cog", (switch connector has 7 wires and plugs at the ends, no RIBBONS...ect) all with brand new lazers, used long enough to tune them up for best reading performance, but never actually played, or even run for more than 20 minutes... got 3 version 4's and a version 7, all got the same treatment.
Interesting note: versions 1-3 weigh feelably more (about 3 pounds) than 8 screw models do, and the 10k weighs more than those do.

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