New PS2?

[Rane Longfox]

OK, so does anyone know whats the deal with this new PS2 coming out? It's smaller, but also cheaper. What are the differences from the old one?

 

[aftermath]

http://www.us.playstation.com/consoles.aspx?id=3


From what i can gather there, the new ps2 is about the size of a hard cover book and it ships with a build in ehternet adapter. Other than that, I don't see any different.

 

[Rane Longfox]

Built in ethernet? cool. Now, If only I had bradband


Cheers for the link

 

[malfunkshun]

it has a flip up lid as opposed to one that slides out

 

[McMurphy]

Handheld and multi players

From what I understand, the new skinnier version of the system doesn't support the multi-tap hook-up for 4 player options. I don't understand why they would drop that ability if it turns out to be true.

I have also noticed that Sony plans to jump into the handheld gaming console market. It would be nice to see a company finally rival Nintendo's monopoly in handhelds after both Sega and Atari failed to deliver. Considering Sony outsells the competition, maybe the company actually has a shot. Either way, here is some information about the product put out by Sony:


http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=207

 

[malfunkshun]

not only is Sony releasing a new handheld, but so is Nintendo. yes, those are two screens. the bottom one will be a touch/stylus screen, and the whole thing folds up like a Game Boy Advance SP.