Faulty PS2 - won't read any discs

Backbiter

My sons' PS2 has stopped reading any of their discs. They say their granpa tripped over the flex and it fell on the floor (not from a great height). Is it worth trying to get it fixed or are any repairs not really cost-effective?

bicycle_repair_man_2

I found a guide here that might help: http://uk.faqs.ign.com/articles/390/390535p1.html

Hkem

You can pick up a PS2 with a 1 year warranty for about £50, second hand. I don't think sending it for repair will be a lot cheaper and include a warranty, but it's worth looking into. Personally, i'd start looking at the PS3. If you update it, you should be able to play PS2 games on it, if he's very attached to them.

superscaper

Hkem wrote: »

Personally, i'd start looking at the PS3. If you update it, you should be able to play PS2 games on it, if he's very attached to them.

The current UK PS3 can't play any PS2 games at all.

Backbiter

Hkem wrote: »

You can pick up a PS2 with a 1 year warranty for about £50, second hand. I don't think sending it for repair will be a lot cheaper and include a warranty, but it's worth looking into. Personally, i'd start looking at the PS3. If you update it, you should be able to play PS2 games on it, if he's very attached to them.

Where? On line?

motorguy

Backbiter wrote: »

Where? On line?

The likes of GAME will do them but usually with a 3 month warranty not 12.

moneysaverraver

Hkem wrote: »

You can pick up a PS2 with a 1 year warranty for about £50, second hand. I don't think sending it for repair will be a lot cheaper and include a warranty, but it's worth looking into. Personally, i'd start looking at the PS3. If you update it, you should be able to play PS2 games on it, if he's very attached to them.

you can pick up a ps2 for about a tenner on ebay

BeerBelly

I echo the other replies.

You can get BRAND new slimline ps2 from Game for £65 or even cheaper secnd hand.

I wouldn't buy a PS3 just to play the ps2 games! Wait till games come down in price a little

DaveAshton

BeerBelly wrote: »

I wouldn't buy a PS3 just to play the ps2 games! Wait till games come down in price a little

As has already been mentioned by Superscaper, the current PS3 no longer plays PS2 games. The PS3s that did were the 60gb hard drive versions (the original release. The current ones have a 40gb hard drive) which have now been discontinued.

As to getting another PS2, I'd advise trying ebay.

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eyelinerprincess

I got mine in Gamestation (the laser was about gone in our old one, was advised it would be cheaper to buy another one), for £54.99, one year warranty and 2 games under £14.99 included.

The problem buying from ebay is the postage, unless you're lucky enough to find someone local who will allow you to collect.