Typical price: £105
What is it: Sony's slimline update to the original PS2 console
What we think: Sony's revamped PS2 is slimmed down and online friendly, but the price is still too fat
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Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor) compared to other games consoles
 Sony PlayStation 2 (slim form factor) |
 Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB) |
Sony PlayStation 3 (80GB) |
 Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite |
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| Review date | 14 Nov 05 | 19 Oct 07 | 20 Oct 08 | 2 May 07 |
| Editor's rating |
7.7
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8.7
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8.7
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8.5
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| Price range | £105 |
£219.99 - £259.45
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| Review summary | Sony's slimmed-down, network-ready PS2 is a welcome update to the world's most popular video game console Read full review |
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its launch titles aren't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read full review |
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-gen console, and its library of exclusive games isn't very impressive, but its swanky design and bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it hard to resist Read full review |
While it's neither a must-have upgrade for existing 360 owners nor as feature-packed as the PS3, the Xbox 360 Elite's combination of top-notch gaming and digital media features make it the current game console of choice Read full review |
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