Recall on new PS2s?

[Gabriel]

So, I was at Wal-Mart, buying some games (Lord of the Rings: The Third Age for PS2, Atari Anthology for PS2, and Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour for NGC, if anyone cares) when several people were asking about PS2s. The clerk then told these people that Wal-Mart didn't have any PS2s because Sony had issued a recall on all the units.

 

According to the clerk, the recall had something to do with the new system being "incompatible with a Final Fantasy game."

 

Personally, I don't believe his explanation. I'm curious if there has been a recall. I'm certain that if there was one it would not be because of incompatibility with a single game. (Most likely the clerk had been told of the new PS2's incompatibility with the online FF game, and latched hold of that as a way of explaining.)

 

Just to give this thread the typical console wars spin, I had noticed this Wal-Mart had X-Boxes excessively stocked, and the clerk was suggesting to all the potential PS2 customers to buy an X-Box instead. They all left empty handed, most of them talking about going to Best Buy.

[YOK-dfa]

The new PS2 is incompatible with Final Fantasy XI, but that's only because there is no internal room to install the hard disk you need for that game I don't think that would be the reason for a recall, since it's a design decision and i can't see how they are going to fix it...

[IronMongeR]

Well, when I'm at work and someone asks me which console they should get I pretty much always suggest the Xbox.

[catharton]

As far as this "recall" goes, I did hear some people saying the slimline PS2 overheats when running San Andreas, although I've never seen that confirmed. Maybe this has something to do with it?

 

Well, when I'm at work and someone asks me which console they should get I pretty much always suggest the Xbox.  

 

Oh, how can you so cynically abandon the Bally Astrocade?

[RavenOne]

Not trying to be a dick or anything, but before you say I heard about a ps2 recall etc. etc. please just check the AP news, something of that magnitude would be released, or Even check sony's official playstation website and their archives.

 

Yes the Slim Ps2 is incompatible with FFxi , sony let people know this, until they decide to release a hdsk for this. And No the slimline does not overheat when playing San Andreas, if your "friend" had that happen he may have a defective unit, and sorry to say it, a defective unit is not means for a recall.

[kemsted]

I also thought I heard something about a recall and at Target today I noticed a few signs saying that there wont be any new PS2 consoles available for a while because of some manufacturer's shipping mistake or something like that. Maybe theyre trying to cover up their faulty hardware, or maybe its what they said is true.

 

-kemsted

[IronMongeR]

I think Sony underestimated how much demand there would be for the PStwo. Everywhere here has been sold out for weeks.

 

I personally don't see why everyone is after one. I mean, it's not any better than the regular PS2.

[Csonicgo]

The new PS2 is incompatible with Final Fantasy XI, but that's only because there is no internal room to install the hard disk you need for that game I don't think that would be the reason for a recall, since it's a design decision and i can't see how they are going to fix it...

 

HAHA. FF started to suck when square released FF7.... everything after that is horrid. why recall hundreds- wait, that's right, the gaming populace likes to buy games that are "popular" and "what the magazines tell them to buy". This is why cool games like Activision anthology get the backburner. Damn them over at Biz and Promotions.

[Mock]

there is not a PS2 around here anywhere...my local Wally World guy (store manager is my neighbor) said they got a note to "return all in stock inventory"?

 

Whatever that means?

 

 

The plot thickens...

[Flojomojo]

Conspiracy! Microsoft has bought Wal-Mart! Sony surrenders! Film at 11!

 

[Gabriel]

Just to be clear:

 

1) I want to know if there was actually a recall or not. I did search for news articles on the subject, but only found something about a memory card recall in 2000.

 

2) I do not believe that the system would have been recalled because of incompatibility with Final Fantasy Online. I was just saying that was the excuse the clerk seemed to have been giving for why the system was recalled.

 

3) I do think it was very odd that this clerk was pushing the X-Box on everyone who wanted a PS2. Normally, Wal-Mart clerks do not show any concern over whether the customer buys anything or not. But this one was pushing it as if he had a commission riding on it. So yes, I do think there was definitely some bait and switch going on here.

[Osbo]

I was at wallmart getting a game for my PS2 (call of duty) and the cleck didn't understand that I wanted the game, not the console, because she was all like 'we don't have any playstations two right now'

[Starscream]

I asked at my local GS and they said they only received a few shipments of the PSTwo's when it was first released and they have no idea when more will be in. They also noted that just about half of the ones they did sell have been returned for various defects

[AtariDude]

This is a bad time for Sony to start making mistakes with the PS2. People are going to get a game system for their kids and if they can not get a PS2, they will get an Xbox. I wonder if the new slimline had some sort of design flaw that they did not account for.

 

Glad that I have my bulky PS2 since it has been working for me for several years now.

[xenomorpher]

This is a bad time for Sony to start making mistakes with the PS2. People are going to get a game system for their kids and if they can not get a PS2, they will get an Xbox. I wonder if the new slimline had some sort of design flaw that they did not account for.

 

Glad that I have my bulky PS2 since it has been working for me for several years now.

 

I thought they did well with it. It has been out for awhile and I think they should focus a lot on the PS3. What year did you get your PS2? I never had trouble with mine (its a 2001)

[Jasoco]

A thread over at DP suggests that the laser lenses are popping on many units. Seems a batch is bad. But they don't know which batch it is.

 

wait, that's right, the gaming populace likes to buy games that are "popular" and "what the magazines tell them to buy".

Nice reference.

[z28in82]

Well I've seen no problems with PS2's in anyway and we have still been getting them in our store sold our last one sat night. Plus I saw a stack of them while black friday shopping at BustBuy, so I don't think there is a recall of anysort.

[Stingray]

They seem to be in stock everywhere around here.

 

-S

[figgler]

They are quite hard to find round these parts. I got on of the final three when I picked up mine at FutureShop. So far no issues, but I don't expect any as I always treat my systems and games as if they are gold.

[gdement]

Somebody at this link claims that PSTwos have been recalled in the UK because of a problem with the network adapter.

 

http://www.cubed-3.co.uk/modules/newbb/vie...id=8713&forum=9

 

Since the responses to the thread are pretty pointless, here's the first message:

 

Warning.

PSTwo units are being recalled, and Xboxes and Cubes are selling in their place.

Its not been released, but a friend of mine read an email from a Sony Supplier to Choices which states:

 

"A huge batch of PSTwos were fited with a network adaptor that is uncompatable with the UK, they have all been recalled."

 

I am told they have even closed a factory down to deal with the problem.

 

If this is true, it still doesn't explain any issues relevant to the US. That's the only recall link I found on google. Somehow I doubt a Sony representative would use the word "uncompatible", but maybe the transcript is just typoed. And if Sony is closing a factory, its doubtful that's due to the cause he attributes. A factory problem could be cause for a shortage though.

[gdement]

I couldn't find any reference to a recall on etrade either. I think its likely a runaway rumor caused by the fact that there's some shortages of a console that is well-known to have just switched to a new design. Combine that with various accounts of a game that doesn't work and fears of overheating problems, and its easy for the rumor of a recall to gain traction.

[AtariDude]

This is a bad time for Sony to start making mistakes with the PS2. People are going to get a game system for their kids and if they can not get a PS2, they will get an Xbox. I wonder if the new slimline had some sort of design flaw that they did not account for.

 

Glad that I have my bulky PS2 since it has been working for me for several years now.

 

I thought they did well with it. It has been out for awhile and I think they should focus a lot on the PS3. What year did you get your PS2? I never had trouble with mine (its a 2001)

 

I can not remember the exact year but 2001 seems about right in terms of when I got my one and only PS2.

[RJ]

Scarce around here too. My wife found one of 3 (at Wal-Mart!) & gave it to me this weekend; I was prepared to wait another month.

 

I like it. It runs Silent Hill & BRAHMA Force, which my Launch Day PS2 always had issues with. Strangely enough, I didnt find any warranty info in the package....

[Stingray]

...Glad that I have my bulky PS2 since it has been working for me for several years now.

 

... What year did you get your PS2? I never had trouble with mine (its a 2001)

 

I can not remember the exact year but 2001 seems about right in terms of when I got my one and only PS2.

 

I got mine in January of 2002 so it may be of the same 2001 revision. I've also never had any problems with mine, but I'm very careful with my electronics.

 

-S

[xenomorpher]

...Glad that I have my bulky PS2 since it has been working for me for several years now.

 

... What year did you get your PS2? I never had trouble with mine (its a 2001)

 

I can not remember the exact year but 2001 seems about right in terms of when I got my one and only PS2.

 

I got mine in January of 2002 so it may be of the same 2001 revision. I've also never had any problems with mine, but I'm very careful with my electronics.

 

-S

 

All of my friend's PS2s (I think but most of them) are made in 2001 and they had no problems with them. The 2001 models seem to be the most reliable ones.