PS2 Comparison - Which Model Do I Buy? (SCPH30000 vs 50000 vs 70000 vs 90000)

An analysis and comparison of the most common Playstation 2 models.

[WindyCornerTV]

This video seems to have exploded unexpectedly for me and I want to address the feedback.
The point of this video was to discuss the very broad revisions for a general consumer. If I had the money, resources and time I would hunt down all 16 motherboard revisions, study them and do a one hour long video. But sadly I don't. Plus I live in regional Australian, so everything isn't readily available for me.
I also didn't want to tackle the modding scene or development tool due to it being a grey area.
Having said that, I still appreciate anyone politely sharing anything I missed or any other interesting tidbits about the PS2 revisions. I've learnt a lot from you guys and appreciate you sharing information.

[Zollee_Squirrel]

The Ps2 Made for games, No Social app, No system update.
Also the DvD player in ps2 pretty good to have it.

[positive_energy]

ps2 is the most beautiful Playstation, what a marvelous engineering.

[tjsh]

I once saw the mini version at a friend's house and legit thought that it wasn't real

[NickGoblin]

You can twist the PlayStation logo? *WHAT WIZARDRY IS THS?*

[Adam_Zielinski]

Damn. I never knew a Ps2 slim looking like a ps4 was a thing

[ednairlanda]

Damn . My first discovery of 2020 is "PS2 logo twists" !

[SMcFarland]

From experience it seems the original style ps2 was very vulnerable to breaking if dropped, but my dad threw our ps2 slim at the trash can from across the kitchen and it ended up with a gash in the side but that was years ago and it still works like a charm to this day

[Samuel-nivv]

If only modern consoles were as tiny as the ps2 pro. It is so handy to take with you when you travel.

[domenicodipippo]

For anyone considering buying a used one. I feel it is important to mention one major flaw of the SCPH-30000 series, in short: the laser units on their disc drives are known to be unreliable so one day you might turn on your PS2 and notice that it will no longer read Ps1 and Ps2 games on CD, Double layer DVD games (God of War 1 and 2, Gran Turismo 4, the European version of Genji etc.) or even just regular DVD games in the worst cases.

There is supposed to be a fix that involves taking the console apart, cleaning the lens and adjusting the laser potentiometer with a screwdriver. It’s easier than it sounds, you don’t have to take the console apart entirely, just the disc drive and you only need a regular philips head screwdriver but your mileage may vary and even if you did manage to get it back working this will decrease the lifespan of the laser.

If you really want a fat Ps2, don’t bother with the 30000 series and get the 50000 instead.

[keanecoquete]

I've had my 9000 model slim since 2009, it still works perfectly fine.

[layerp]

6:38 Minecraft's Steve impression

[vladimir]

Best about Fat: can plug HDD and run backups from it, runs PSX games using PSX internal hardware (Slim uses emulation)so its like playing on PSX

Best about Slim: Dont need to buy network adapter, can run backups via ethernet from ur Pc or LAN, its more silent

Comment if you want to add more

[pmAhavasi]

for europe lads;
If you want to go for the FAT series, here is what I learned from repairing; on 5000x series the fan is not that loud, and the optical drive is quieter somewhat too, compared to the 3000x series. However, you need to be careful not to use scratched discs in the system, because the laser controller IC has a bug, wich can result (and ofthen does!) a toasted lens. This bug can be fixed with
"romeo" mod. ( I still prefer 5000x, overall of any, if you treat it well, its gonna last.)
The slimline 7000x is not the best choice, it has several incompatibility issues with games, also its hard to find (nowdays its seems impossible) to get a properly working lens for the system. The 7700x and up series has a slightly improved disc drive, and doesnt have compatibility issues. If you have a slim, 7000x or 7700x, I highly recommend to remove the cooling fan, and clean it, lot of dust stucks in the fan in the years, its a known issue, causing overheat.
All hail my Hungrish language skills, have a good day.

Today I found that I can twist my PS2 symbol in my PS2 70000. XD

[luisbonilla]

PS2 + GTA VC = Nostalgia.
Thanks for the vid.

[Comuzzy]

Damn the Ps2 fat... more like the Ps2 THICC

[MisakaMikotoDesu]

Australians have the most friendly and pleasant accents. Prove me wrong.

[figeon]

I have the 7000 model, still in near-perfect quality. Definitley my favourite console. I'm convinced it's the best version. It's quiet, small, good-looking and effective.

[jollysteffen]

Now i will grab the remote and show you a demonstration (shakes remote rapidly) there works