What is UP with the PS2 Memory Cards?!?
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What is UP with the PS2 Memory Cards?!?
This may be old news, but what gives with the total lack of supply of PS2 Memory Cards? I bought my system a couple weeks ago and have now checked SEVENTEEN stores in 3 cities, and no one has any memory cards in stock! Is there a chip shortage going on somewhere? Is this a nationwide thing, or just centralized around me in the midwest?
It kinda sucks, because I have four games already, but don't want to play them really, cuz I will have to re-do all my work (for instance, I finished 27% of Jak and Daxter the other night and then had to shut it off at the end of the night. Argh!)
More importantly, does anyone have a PS2 memory card they are looking to sell (reasonably)? I would be eternally grateful.
Thanks.
It kinda sucks, because I have four games already, but don't want to play them really, cuz I will have to re-do all my work (for instance, I finished 27% of Jak and Daxter the other night and then had to shut it off at the end of the night. Argh!)
More importantly, does anyone have a PS2 memory card they are looking to sell (reasonably)? I would be eternally grateful.
Thanks.
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Oh, no! I need one! Hope it's a local shortage (sorry) and not a national one.
I really don't understand why Sony doesn't just package them with their PS2 systems. Oh, wait, yes I do... to keep PS2-related costs hidden (extra controller, memory card, S-video/component cables, etc). Not that I mind that much.
I really don't understand why Sony doesn't just package them with their PS2 systems. Oh, wait, yes I do... to keep PS2-related costs hidden (extra controller, memory card, S-video/component cables, etc). Not that I mind that much.
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Hmmm...that is weird. Not available at Amazon.
I got my PS2 right before Xmas at Funcoland and bought a memory card at the same time. No problems, and that was at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Haven't really kept an eye on it since, but I would try online stores.
I got my PS2 right before Xmas at Funcoland and bought a memory card at the same time. No problems, and that was at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. Haven't really kept an eye on it since, but I would try online stores.
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I have only seen them in one store
here in the phoenix area. You can find the other brands everywhere, like the interact. I bought one just because I hadn't found the sony yet. I need to go buy a sony though because loading drivers for the interact sucks.
edit: Looks like circuitcity.com has them.
Circuit City
edit: Looks like circuitcity.com has them.
Circuit City
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pretty annoying, isn't it?
I live in Champaign, IL and I couldn't find one for a week. Checked all the stores around here. Then I checked online. It seems all the major online retailers are out of stock too. Amazon, Buy.com, ebgames.com. I remember last week, unopened new Sony 8MB cards were going for up to $50 on ebay.
Try ordering from the lesser-known online retailers. They seem to have some. I ordered mine recently from www.therage.com. You can also try www.ncsx.com.
Try ordering from the lesser-known online retailers. They seem to have some. I ordered mine recently from www.therage.com. You can also try www.ncsx.com.
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I've got an extra one that is still sealed. It's a Sony 8 MB that looks just like this except the store price tag is on it. Email me if you'd like to trade for it. I'm [+7] on the GTL.
traded- that was quick.
traded- that was quick.
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I'm buying a PS2 soon, upgrading from a PS. Can I use my old memory card to transfer any saved games to a PS2 card or am I pretty much shafted on any games I haven't completed by then?
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Originally posted by Caoimhin
I'm buying a PS2 soon, upgrading from a PS. Can I use my old memory card to transfer any saved games to a PS2 card or am I pretty much shafted on any games I haven't completed by then?
I'm buying a PS2 soon, upgrading from a PS. Can I use my old memory card to transfer any saved games to a PS2 card or am I pretty much shafted on any games I haven't completed by then?
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Originally posted by Caoimhin
I'm buying a PS2 soon, upgrading from a PS. Can I use my old memory card to transfer any saved games to a PS2 card or am I pretty much shafted on any games I haven't completed by then?
I'm buying a PS2 soon, upgrading from a PS. Can I use my old memory card to transfer any saved games to a PS2 card or am I pretty much shafted on any games I haven't completed by then?
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Originally posted by Caoimhin
So the backwards-compatibility extends to the memory cards as well? I can just plug in my old card and save/load PS1 games to it, but not PS2 games, right?
So the backwards-compatibility extends to the memory cards as well? I can just plug in my old card and save/load PS1 games to it, but not PS2 games, right?
I noticed this shortage here as well... They're in very low supply.
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How good are Nyko mem cards? I just found these here with licensed magicgate technology from sony. A little spendy but hey, can't find the other ones so....
http://www.funco.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801211
http://www.funco.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801211
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Originally posted by s}{ammer
How good are Nyko mem cards? I just found these here with licensed magicgate technology from sony. A little spendy but hey, can't find the other ones so....
http://www.funco.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801211
How good are Nyko mem cards? I just found these here with licensed magicgate technology from sony. A little spendy but hey, can't find the other ones so....
http://www.funco.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801211
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Originally posted by s}{ammer
How good are Nyko mem cards? I just found these here with licensed magicgate technology from sony. A little spendy but hey, can't find the other ones so....
http://www.funco.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801211
How good are Nyko mem cards? I just found these here with licensed magicgate technology from sony. A little spendy but hey, can't find the other ones so....
http://www.funco.com/product.asp?product%5Fid=801211
I was hoping to avoic buying online, cuz I figure the minute I do, I will start seeing them everywhere at B&Ms. Plus, I was really hoping for Sony Brand.
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Originally posted by Caoimhin
So the backwards-compatibility extends to the memory cards as well? I can just plug in my old card and save/load PS1 games to it, but not PS2 games, right?
So the backwards-compatibility extends to the memory cards as well? I can just plug in my old card and save/load PS1 games to it, but not PS2 games, right?
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How good are Nyko mem cards? I just found these here with licensed magicgate technology from sony. A little spendy but hey, can't find the other ones so....
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I always try to stick with namebrand when it comes to memory cards. When I had a PSX I tried some of the "Super"Memory cards and had some problems saving and loading some games. I never had a problem with any Sony cards.
Its not the years, its the mileage.
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A bit OT, but what is "GTL?" BTW, here in NYC I see Sony PS2 Memory Cards at every store I go into. If you still need one, e-mail me, and I'll pick one up and only charge you what I pay for it. Hope this helps.
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GTL?!!!
I think it is the Game Traders List. As for circuit city.com I went there last night and when you try to check out with either of those items they are not in stock.
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Originally posted by Zim Hosein
but what is "GTL?"
but what is "GTL?"
here's a link from the video game exchange forum:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=176838