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PS2 - Great games, great value!

Who's it best for?

If you're looking for a top quality console without the bells and whistles then look no further than the PS2. In its day it was the top selling games console ever... and still has an excellent reputation. A terrific place to start if you're new to gaming or you're a busy family looking for a console on a shoe string budget.

Best Bits

Affordable gaming action
Like its PS3 successor, the PS2 has lightning speed gameplay and awesome graphics... but for under 00 it's a whole lot more affordable. Plus there's an enormous array of classic and family friendly PS2 titles available that you can be picked up really cheaply.

Don't be fooled into thinking the PS2 is an old relic. It recently had a sleek new redesign. The result is a sexy new look and a slimmer, more lightweight design. In fact, the PS2 is approximately the size of a small hardback book.

Worst Bits

PS2 doesn't have the technological whiz bang of modern consoles. Game support is drying up slowly for this reliable and user friendly console.

Bonus Extras

The PS2 doubles up as a DVD and CD player.

Online Features

The PS2 slim comes complete with an Ethernet port which allows you to gain access to PlayStation Network (or PSN). PSN is an interactive online environment where you can play online games, chat to friends and family and surf the Net - all for FREE.

Play online and you'll always find someone in the world to compete against! How will you compare with the world's best?

Essential Accessories

PlayStation Eye Camera
The most exciting new accessory available on PlayStation console is the PlayStation Eye.

The PlayStation Eye camera (also known as Eye Toy) allows you to truly become part of the game by projecting your image onto the TV screen. Using your own body movements, you can interact with objects in the game. In fact, you don't need a controller at all.

The EyeToy device itself is a small web cam that you set up and place near your television or monitor. Players then see themselves projected onto the screen. Instead of the standard controller interface, you can interact with games using your own body movements such as moving your arms and legs.

Games

PlayStation 2 has a whacking great catalogue of family friendly games that can be picked up really cheaply.

Watch out for:

• PES 2010, FIFA 10, Smackdown vs Raw, Singstar Take That, Crash Bandicoot, Guitar Hero II, LEGO Indiana Jones, G Force, Coraline, Ben 10, James Bond, Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, The Godfather, Rayman Raving Rabbids, Hasbro Family Game Night...

Summary

With its PlayStation credentials and affordable price tag, the PS2 is perfect for anyone wanting a good quality console on a shoestring budget. It's a great option for families looking for ways to spend quality time together; you can rock out to Rock Band, test your trivia knowledge with Buzz! or simply use the PlayStation 2 as your DVD/CD player.