Or perhaps this should be called “I wish I <I>didn’t</I> have a PS2 yet…”
From <A HREF=“http://www.the-magicbox.com/”>The Magic Box</A> Sony Computer Entertainment America has officially dropped the retail price of the current PlayStation 2 systems from US$199 to US$179. This move is to clear the stocking of the current model, and Sony will release the new model of PlayStation 2 system in June, which will bundled with the Network Adapter. The new model will include several new functions, such as ability to read DVD+RW, DVD-RW, as well as built-in IR port and progressive scan.
Wow… Not much of a price drop there, but the new features are making me want to ditch my “old” PS2, now.
Oh, BTW, MS has countered with a similar $20 price drop for the 'Box. That may not sound too important, but when you think that Sony’s going to release that new model at $199 and Microsoft will still be selling their’s for $179… that could cause a change in sales. Not a huge one, but a change nonetheless.
I agree with that. The only real draw to the new PS2 that I can think of is that built in infrared sensor for the DVD remote. I’m not ditching my Gamecube for the world, though.
I’ve still got my first model PS2 from opening day. I’m not sure I want to part with it, but I might in order to get this new one. Just because I can I suppose.