[ps2hacking-devel] PS2 vs. the new Network Bundle

[Scott H. <kle...@ya...>]

Are there any real benefits to getting the new PS2
Network bundle over the older version?

For those of you that are unaware, Sony released a
newer version of the PS2 that comes bundled with the
network adapter, and verious improvements like a
better laser that is more durable and can read
different DVD media, quieter fans, and built-in IR so
the DVD remote doesn't need a clunky thing plugged
into a memory slot. With the new system you can turn
the system on and off with the remote, as well as open
the CD tray. One thing they removed in the new version
is the Firewire port, so you can no longer hook up the
PS2 to another one.

What I want to know is if anybody has any experience
with both, and if the newer one is worth getting. Is
the newer one any harder to modify with mod-chips or
installing linux on? What kind of drawbacks are there
to getting the new one over the older versions? The
reason I ask is because I have an older version still
brand new in the box that I could sell if I wanted the
new network bundle. I just got really busy with school
and didn't have the time to do any fun stuff, although
I did find a LITTLE time to play some Desert Combat


Thanks,

Scott


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