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Okay, I want a PS2. Mainly, I want VF4, the upcoming VO Marz, Frequency, ICO, Vice City (unless a PC port is soon announced), and so on.
But I also want an import or two. I might want to import Marz, and I know that I want to purchase some form of Beatmania.
So, what's the modding situation with the PS2? Or would I be better off with a JPS2?
Modding is a pain and a half. I was going to but trying to track down a reliable dealer and figure how I was going to mod it (no way I was going to solder that much myself with my inexperience), I gave in and bought a J-PS2. It's just easier that way.
Eh... get a US PS2 to enjoy the good amount of games out right now, and buy the Japanese PS2 games that you'll want to play eventually (especially the rare ones that will be a pain in the ass to find). Then maybe when the next price drop hits, you can pick up a JPS2 cheap... (or someone figures out a cheap way to mod your console). It depends on how badly you want to play which game first...
I'm probably in the opposite position as most of the other people on this board. I bought a Jap PS2 quite awhile ago and still haven't saved up enough money for a US one, and I'm definitely not messing around with modding it myself. I'm pretty happy with having just the Jap PS2. I never really have the problem of wanting to play a game but can't since it's all in Japanese (mainly since I don't play many rpgs). The main problem is that it's a bit expensive. It's hard to find cheap used Jap games, and new games are generally more expensive to import. But I've got a lot of games that haven't been/won't be released here like Ape Escape 2, Shikigami no Shiro, Psyvariar. And also I can usually get the games before they're released here (although I'm still waiting for the Jap release of Shinobi). So if you're not going to mess with the modding, I say go for the Jap PS2 over the US one, I'm happy with my decision.
Damn Sony for not bringing over Ape Escape 2 here! :mad:
Here's my deal: I want a JPN PS2 for dai-ou-jou, Beatmania, Shikigami no Shiro, Psyvariar, quite possibly that drum game [I forget the title], and probably a few other JPN-exclusives I'm simply forgetting. The domestic games I'm kinda interested in are readily available as imports: Shin Contra, Gungrave, etc. It doesn't make a difference if I own the domestic of import version.
It sounds like you really want some BM action [I'm going through the same thing as you, currently.... looking up prices for controllers and whatnot].... And VO:M, VF4, Frequency [I think?] are all import-friendly with no real language barrier. Vice City? Oh well. You don't need it that bad.
Better yet, the prices on JPN PS2s are going to drop within the next month or so. PS2 modding appears to be a rather shady doing and it's not worth the $100+ it goes for, I think..
I say: JPN! By far.
Apparently I'm the only one with this position... but that's only because I hate navigating through Japanese menus and import games are always gonna cost me a little more...Quote:
I'm probably in the opposite position as most of the other people on this board.
I've PMed you some details Tain. Hope it helps.
Go with the J-PS2. I thought about modding my US system but said the hell with it given Sony's actions against the PSOne modchips and got the J-PS2. I don't want to go through the "Console may have been modified" screen again and have to wait for some workaround like the PSOne GameShark codes. I've ran the J-PS2 for over a year sans stepdown and it's been fine.
I want Dodonpachi Dai-ou-jou... real BAD. Space Raiders is coming next month. I'm almost betting that XII Stag will make it to J-PS2. I had bought Battle Gear 2 and Gitadora (GF4/DM3) before buying the import system, since I didn't know if they'd be easy to get later on.
Space Raiders is coming to the PS2 in addtion to the GC? Nice. Yet another plus.Quote:
Originally posted by gameoverDude
I want Dodonpachi Dai-ou-jou... real BAD. Space Raiders is coming next month. I'm almost betting that XII Stag will make it to J-PS2. I had bought Battle Gear 2 and Gitadora (GF4/DM3) before buying the import system, since I didn't know if they'd be easy to get later on.
You should probably just get the US version. There's too many good RPGs coming out and unless you know how to play them japanified, you won't be to happy.
I say get the JPS2. It's cool, crisp taste is pure bliss in your mouth.
And I need to justify my decision to trade in my US PS2 toward Steel Battalion...yes, I really did it.
But I still have my JPS2, so all's well in Veggie-ville! :D
Get a Japanese PS2, man, earlier this past summer I researched whether to buy a JPS2, mod my present US one, or buy a new, modded, US PS2.
Well, I found that the cost of sending in my US PS2 to be modded: cost of labor, cost of chip, cost of my shipping it to them and them shipping it back to me, cost almost as much as buying a new JPS2. And just buying a new pre-modded one would run me as much as buying a new US AND Japanese PS2.
Adding to this that Sony and developers are constantly upgrading security measures to detect each new modchip and you have to find ways around THAT, and I don't play backups (the only REAL advantage to having a modded system), and the choice to just invest in a JPS2 was easy. I reccommend you go this route too :)
I would say go for a Japanese PS2 if you are sure the games you want are going to be on there...I myself have a Japanese PS2 with no plans on getting a US model or modding it. Although, I also have a fair understanding of Japanese now(although when I bought it originally last year my knowledge of the language was much less)
I say Jap PS2. But you knew I was going to say that.
http://www.sega.co.jp/ps2/sakura1/limited_2.jpg http://www.sega.co.jp/ps2/sakura1/limited_3.jpg
http://www.o-works.co.jp/atsuki/img/...su/movie08.jpg http://www.o-works.co.jp/atsuki/img/...u/zyunbi02.jpg
http://www.o-works.co.jp/atsuki/img/lips/lips05a.jpghttp://www.o-works.co.jp/atsuki/img/lips/lips05b.jpg http://www.o-works.co.jp/atsuki/img/event/stage01.jpg
Jp PS2.
Yeah, I'll also be buying a JPS2 soon, for the reason Tsubaki pointed out. :)
I'm planning to get:
Sakura 1 remake
Venus & Braves
Ape Escape 2
maybe Virtual On Marz
Are there any other non-shooters worth looking into?
Hrmm I have a US PS2 already, but I want GGX2 as soon as it is released..plus shooters are always a big plus.
Does anyone know if the JP Gitaroo-Man is better in any way (I thought I remember hearing it was harder, which I would like it to be harder because Master Mode is to easy for me now :( )
If I were to sell all my stuff and get a JP PS2 would it cost me more?
edit: Now that I think about it, my friends wouldn't be able to bring over there games then..gah, damn you sony!
JPN PS2, I'm learning Japanese just so I can move to Japan and bathe in gaming bliss...after I make my fortune that is... God bless the one nation that venerates games as much as they should be venerated...
Ah the promise of a real arcade....
Neko o tabemasu!
all this debate over getting a PS2? or you mean a DVD player with built in PS 1.5? make sure you get the extended warranty because the unit will die 3 minutes after the manufacturers warranty expires. or you could save yourself the headache and get a real next gen system (Xbox or Gamecube).
I gotta run, so I'll let someone else handle this one. The stopwatch is on.Quote:
all this debate over getting a PS2? or you mean a DVD player with built in PS 1.5? make sure you get the extended warranty because the unit will die 3 minutes after the manufacturers warranty expires. or you could save yourself the headache and get a real next gen system (Xbox or Gamecube).
the messiah 2 chips are (finally) coming out soon. get a us system and get it fitted with one of those.
Stop the clock.Quote:
Originally posted by Tain
I gotta run, so I'll let someone else handle this one. The stopwatch is on.
We know. Meanwhile, it's too bad the systems you suggested have approximately 0% of the titles that make a JPS2 worthwhile.Quote:
Originally posted by plik
I gargle cum.
And while I admire Tsubaki's enthusiasm for ST1 Remake, there is no need for anyone to get the game with the DC ST1 Remake having been out for months now. ST4 was about as blatant as you can get for a cash-run, no need to reward Red/Overworks with yet another re-re-re-purchase.
hey Dog$, you can stop the clock all you want biatch.
and if i "gargle cum" it's because your mother did a good job teaching it.
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Originally posted by dog$
Stop the clock.
We know. Meanwhile, it's too bad the systems you suggested have approximately 0% of the titles that make a JPS2 worthwhile.
And while I admire Tsubaki's enthusiasm for ST1 Remake, there is no need for anyone to get the game with the DC ST1 Remake having been out for months now. ST4 was about as blatant as you can get for a cash-run, no need to reward Red/Overworks with yet another re-re-re-purchase.
Come on dog$, you know better than that.Quote:
Originally posted by dog$
We know. Meanwhile, it's too bad the systems you suggested have approximately 0% of the titles that make a JPS2 worthwhile.
I don't know what's going on between you and plik, but please leave the gratuitous insults in FC where they belong.
Sony isn't releasing Ape Escape 2 over here? Shame on them! Shame on all the oblivious casuals who didn't buy the first one, too. I'd say get the J-PS2. There are usually online resources for games if the language barrier is too much for you.
Yeah, sorry. I was thinking about editing it but I didn't want it to be misquoted if he was in the middle of typing or whatever.
So seriously Plik, what is this console not providing for you, in terms of games that you want?
I mean come on it even features the adventures of Paperhood Mont:
http://www.scej.jp/otostaz/what%27s_r5_c12_f2.jpgHow can you not love it? ;)
sure, i agree that there are alot of good games for it. but the PS2 i had died a miserable death and Sony refused to do anything about it. i dont want to go into detail, but i will wait to get another one until a drastic redesign as they did with the PSOne. no hard feelings dog$