How to Get Ready for PlayStation2

The PlayStation2 is, by far, the most exciting development in the history of video games. Building off the massive success of the original PlayStation, which sold 70 million units in the US, Sony hopes to match, if not exceed, that success with the PlayStation2. But, if you haven't pre-ordered yours and if Sony cannot meet its production schedule, you may have to wait - or pay a scalper to get one soon.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer Gaming World Magazine
• PlayStation Magazine
• PlayStation Carrying Case
• PlayStation Games
• PlayStation2 RFU Adapters
• PlayStation2 Consoles
• PlayStation2 Controller Extension Cables
• PlayStation2 Controllers
• PlayStation2 Memory Cards
• PlayStation2 Multitaps

For Those Who Have Pre-Ordered

1. Save all of your PlayStation games. PlayStation2 will not only run them, but will run most of them with superior graphics and sound.
2. Save your memory card. While you won't be able to save any PlayStation2 data on it, you will need it to save all of the information for your PlayStation games that you stored.
3. Save about $400. PlayStation2 is scheduled to have a launch price of $299, but you know that you will want a game and a memory card.
4. Search the Internet for information about PlayStation2. A major search engine like Google or Yahoo is a good place to start.
5. Purchase plenty of gaming magazines to get all the latest screen shots. Check out the Necessary Items list to pick up a few right now.
6. Sell your old PlayStation if you need some extra cash. Since PlayStation2 will play your PlayStation games, you no longer really need it.
7. Get really, really excited and begin counting down the days to the PlayStation2's release on October 26, 2000 - and share your good fortune with your friends who have less foresight than you!

For Those Who Haven't Pre-Ordered

8. Place your order as soon as you can with an online retailer. They will be getting deliveries weekly and filling orders on a first-come, first-served basis.
9. Ask at your local stores if they will be receiving any PS2s that are yet unsold.
10. Think carefully about bidding for a unit in an online auction. You'll need to pay at least double the list price.
11. Beware purchasing a PS2 made for the Japanese market. You can't play your American PlayStation games on it; it doesn't play DVDs or have Internet capability; and it costs more than PS2.
12. Cultivate your relationships with friends who've pre-ordered PS2. Perhaps you can buy a PS2 game that you all can use.
13. Develop patience. It'll serve you well in life ' and rest assured that you will eventually get your own PlayStation2.