blakader

It doesn't play some dvd's....it just reads the disk for a bit then says read error or somthing. Now its starting to happen on the game disks too, I just tried to play amplitude and it wouldn't load.
a few minutes later it worked fine

whats the deal? anybody?

MrKen

I think you are right.

darkside

Even if its out of warranty you can try calling Sony. PS2 units do this so often they may fix it out of warranty. You can also take it apart and try cleaning the laser with a slighty damp q-tip.

I got tired of my PS2 and traded it in at EB for $100. Worst made console in the history of gaming.

PixyJunket

joshd2012

Here is a revolutionary idea: try cleaning it!

I know, it sounds far fetched, but cleaning a PS2 can make it come back to life (even though, it was never dying in the first place).

Remove the case. Remove the plastic piece over the DVD tray. Clean lens. Reassemble. Problem solved in 5 minutes.

tenaciousdave

I've heard that there's a class action suit against Sony because of how bad the console is made. Very sad indeed. I got rid of mine for $100 as well.

tjr2mental

How can you say that it is not dying when the thing will not play most dvds, and a lot of the newer games? To me that is the sign of a system dying. It is a game console that was made very poorly IMHO. I have had to take mine apart three times now to clean the laser. I do not have to do this for any of my DVD players, and you can be assured that they see much more use then my PS2 does.

Captain Harlock

Well one thing you have to also remember is that the PS2 has a fan built into and your DVD players do not ( most players I have seen do not have a fan anyway). This fan draws in air to cool the internal components. And as a result it also draws in what ever dirt or dust that's in the air. If you put your hand in front of the disc tray when it's open, you'll actually feel the flow of air coming out of it.

Try a DVD cleaner. They're about $10. From what I've read on the Playstation.com forums they work pretty well. If you're not willing to take a chance on a DVD cleaner then call Sony.

drbuns

go to www.gamefaqs.com. they have a great FAQ on the "disc read error" problem.

joshd2012

Nice rumor. But not true.

The system is not dying, it is only dirty. When you are designing a console in an ultra-clean environment, you are not concerned about dust being blown onto the lens by the cooling fan. Unfortunately for those of you who don't regularly clean, this means that dust is being blown onto your PS2's lens. With dust on the lens, it has an extremely had time reading disc of any kind, and gets worse over time. All you have to do is clean the lens, and your PS2 will play disc like it is brand new again. A simple 5 minute process to get your PS2 working again.

WOWZY

There's a site just for these kind of problems.

http://pub49.ezboard.com/fthepsxwork...icID=185.topic

Here's the home page:

http://pub49.ezboard.com/bthepsxworkshop

good luck

blakader

Thanks for the linkage people!

No way I'm going to sell it with all the games I have for it now

prince_of_saturn

Amen, GC never breaks when compared to PS2 or x-box, those lens readings are just too sticky. Thats why its my firm belief that GC will outlive the other two (not trying to bash, it is just my scientific opinion)

vhgong

Could we please stop this annoying console comparisons?
The question is about his PS2 and not Xbox or GC.

mr.snowmizer

http://www.sheller.com/sonyPS2classaction.html

Trigger

Don't open the case - just call Sony - we sent my roommate's in to Sony and they fixed it for free out of warranty.

joshd2012

Thanks that was hilarious.

[sarcasm]Looks like an open and shut case to me. That thing is just flying through the legal system[/sarcasm]

Okay, seriously, good luck to them trying to prove anything at all was different about the PS2 than any other console. I hope Sony counter sues (is that possible in a class action?) and tears them a new one.

PixyJunket

Alvis

I've had my PS2 since December, 2000 and I've never had a problem with it. Just lucky?

joshd2012

No. You probably just treat it correctly. I have had mine since April 2001 and had to clean it a few months ago. Why? Well, it sits in a TV cabinet which never gets cleaned, so all it does is suck dust into the system whenever I use it. Wasn't a big deal to clean it, and I'll probably do it again when I move out and get my own place. I have treated the system relatively rough, and it has been a diehard for me.

mr.snowmizer

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news03/playstation.html = a May 19, 2003 story

http://www.turnto10.com/consumerunit...tml?story=2232 = a May 15, 2003 story

Feel free to look for more yourself about this "rumor" about 'dirty PS2s'.

Meanwhile, the rest of the gameplaying public knows there's a problem with PS2s. The console ranks up with the original Playstation and the Dreamcast in the "Least Durable" category.

Too bad Sony wasn't stung at all by denying the PSX's problems. Then this might not even be an issue.

Gizmo

And who was it that said PS2's don't break down often? Hmm

joshd2012

*Sigh* That's great, just post news links which talk about the same suit. Very supportive. Anyway, this lawsuit is because they claim that the PS2 DVD player isn't up to par with other DVD Players, not that it is a bad unit (try reading next time). That link you posted has this nice quote:

If you open up your Sony PlayStation 2 User Manual, you will notice that it has tons of notices and warnings that the PS2 may not be able to play certain DVDs or incorporate certain features. Of all the DVDs I have owned or borrowed, I have only had problems with one DVD. I have a fairly large collection, larger than most PS2 owners. If I only came across one DVD, how could they possibly come across enough DVDs which didn't work to file a lawsuit. That is why I laugh. I shall do it again.

mr.snowmizer

You ever think maybe I added these additional links because you were too busy laughing at the July 2002 dateline of the original, as if that supported the idea that it's just a "rumor"?

Given your inability to ascertain an objective fact (class-action lawsuit exists), I don't think you'll be called as a witness for Sony's defense about something as subjective as the quality of PS2 workmanship, should it ever get to trial.

But feel free to keep bumping this thread. Most people who clearly don't know what they're talking about prefer to let a thread die away, but this way, the rest of us get to laugh, as well.

mr.snowmizer

By the way, perhaps you should try reading the class action home page...

Clearly, there's no allegations of problems that $120 worth of repairs couldn't fix; they're just arguing it's not up to par with other DVD players.

"Try reading next time"... the irony is overwhelming.