How much longer will the PS2 last?

**sabre2922** · 08-20-2005, 04:06 PM

How much longer do you the gamers think the PS2 will last?

some of the recent threads concerning what seems to be an unfortunate sloow death for the GC got me wondering how long the PS2 may actually last in the marketplace.

The question isnt really about how long Sony will keep selling the PS2 it seems they will continue to sell it for at least 3 more years.

The question at hand is how long do YOU THE GAMERS think it will be a viable platform? 1 more year? 2 more years? more?

I think there will be quality games released for it for at least the next 2 years then afterward comes the cheaply made and developed "shovelware" just like what happened in the last years of the PSone.

I guess what it comes down to is when the last batch of up-to-date sports games come out for a system doesnt it? I mean that usually (not always) marks when the system ends it lifecycle on the market at least a popular well supported "mainstream" system anyways there are always exceptions of course.

Then their are the many unseen factors such as:

how quickly the casual gamers and the rest of us adapt the next-gen systems.

How many developers can actually afford to jump into making nothing but next-gen games etc.

I think the PS2 may last longer than many expect it to.

**jajaja** · 08-20-2005, 04:10 PM

I voted 3 years. Since PS3 isnt suppose to be released before 2007. I hope they change this hehe.

**sealboy6** · 08-20-2005, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by jajaja

I voted 3 years. Since PS3 isnt suppose to be released before 2007. I hope they change this hehe.

I thought the PS3 was supposed to be released in late spring 2006. It is coming out before the Revolution, I think.

I think the PS2 will last for about a year after the PS3 because they have a great lineup for 2006 and once the PS3 comes out, they will drop the price to 100$. Once that happens, it will sell well again and then die in early 2007. Just my hypothesis.

**sabre2922** · 08-20-2005, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by jajaja

I voted 3 years. Since PS3 isnt suppose to be released before 2007. I hope they change this hehe.

while I agree with that I actully voted for 1 more year of great games.

I think after that there will be a few good games released but nothing like a new GTA, MGS etc.

Although it would be a great surprise if they did release another GTA on the PS2 or maybe even a watered down port of a next-gen GTA like neversoft did with THPS 3 on both PS2 and PSone for example.

**walrusmonger** · 08-20-2005, 04:25 PM

I think 1 more year of good stuff before it's littered with kiddie crap, shovelware and the crappy sports games.

Madden was made for PS1 until last year, so I figure we'll see EA sports on the PS2 for at least 3 more years.

**njiska** · 08-20-2005, 04:41 PM

1.5 years tops. The next gen begins this fall with 360 so that will take new development projects away form the PS2 and then the ps3 looks like it's launching in Japan in the spring of '06 and it will steal even more developement time.

The PS2 has some solid titles lined up, but they're all due out by the end of '06. I doubt any worthy new games will enter PS2 Development now.

**NoahsMyBro** · 08-20-2005, 04:44 PM

*If* you want us to answer the question as you explained it in your post, I have to say it is already not a viable system, and never was, IMO.

If you're asking how long do I think it will maintain a respectable stake in the market, have mainstream games published for it, and be visible on the shelves of Best Buy and Toys R Us, I'd say 3 years.

But, IMO, as a 'gamer' (I cringe when that word is used; it's so elitist and exclusive), I never liked the PS2 much. I think the Dreamcast could go head-to-head against the PS2 performance-wise, and it seemed to me the DC had less conventional games.

I've never really wanted a PS2, so for me it was never a system worthy of consideration.

Not knowing how to translate my response into your poll choices, I didn't answer.

**sabre2922** · 08-20-2005, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by NoahsMyBro

*If* you want us to answer the question as you explained it in your post, I have to say it is already not a viable system, and never was, IMO.

If you're asking how long do I think it will maintain a respectable stake in the market, have mainstream games published for it, and be visible on the shelves of Best Buy and Toys R Us, I'd say 3 years.

But, IMO, as a 'gamer' (I cringe when that word is used; it's so elitist and exclusive), I never liked the PS2 much. I think the Dreamcast could go head-to-head against the PS2 performance-wise, and it seemed to me the DC had less conventional games.

I've never really wanted a PS2, so for me it was never a system worthy of consideration.

Not knowing how to translate my response into your poll choices, I didn't answer.

Ummmm OK

**QBert** · 08-20-2005, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by NoahsMyBro

*If* you want us to answer the question as you explained it in your post, I have to say it is already not a viable system, and never was, IMO.

But, IMO, as a 'gamer' (I cringe when that word is used; it's so elitist and exclusive), I never liked the PS2 much. I think the Dreamcast could go head-to-head against the PS2 performance-wise, and it seemed to me the DC had less conventional games.

I've never really wanted a PS2, so for me it was never a system worthy of consideration.

Not knowing how to translate my response into your poll choices, I didn't answer.

Hear Hear!!

I completely agree 100% I've never owned a PS1, 2, never will with the PS3 either. I just never got into the system as it seemed the DC was just as good if not better.
But thats me. I went from DC to Xbox and Im happy with that decision.

I see all current gen games still on the market in the next 1-2 years and after 2 years all in the far back, hidden under other crap. Once each company releases their new system theres not much, if any money spent on the old systems. IMO.

Bah.

**jajaja** · 08-20-2005, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by sealboy6

I thought the PS3 was supposed to be released in late spring 2006.

I mean I heard 2007 somewhere, but I hope it will come before of course

**PDorr3** · 08-20-2005, 05:42 PM

look at the psx, that thing was milked dry, I expect the ps2 to last atleast another 3 years, but donmt expect anymore huge releases after FFXII (which will probably be one of the last must have games for the system)

**sabre2922** · 08-20-2005, 05:43 PM

There has been speculation about Sony holding off until 2007 but that would be a big mistake if they really expect to compete with Xbox360.

Im thinking a late 2006 release for PS3.

Although I do think Sony is underestimating Xbox360.

I say its time for a change anyway and I plan on getting a 360 first then maybe later a PS3 muuch later actually im more interested in Revolution than PS3

I plan on having an Xbox360 setting right next to a Nintendo Revolution alongside my PS2 for ultimate gaming goodness within the next year or two.

**Jumpman Jr.** · 08-20-2005, 10:24 PM

I'm pretty sure they'll keep making games for it after the PS3 comes out. After a few months, production will eventually stop because I think the manufacturers will realize that its not worth their time nor money to produce games for it anymore

**PapaStu** · 08-20-2005, 10:29 PM

They've said that they would continue to support the PS2 well after the PS3 hits. And if its anything like the PSOne after the PS2 release it will move Millions and Millions of units and keep the system viable easily for another 2-3 years. I expect Sony to do nothing less than to make this happen with the PS2. They'll drop licensing fees and let the developers go to town like they did before. That coupled with the vast programming knowledge of the system some very beautiful and system pushing stuff will most likely come out along with a ton of crap, but hey, it'll be fun.

**Lothars** · 08-20-2005, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by sabre2922

Although I do think Sony is underestimating Xbox360.

I don't think that they are underestimating the Xbox360 but I think that the xbox 360 is shooting itself in the foot already

I will be going for PS3 and revolution than maybe the 360 basically like I did with this generation.

**Nez** · 08-21-2005, 12:16 AM

2009. I'm serious, how long has the psone been dead?

**suckerpunch5** · 08-21-2005, 12:49 AM

I think it'll last at least two more years, given the develpoment cost (supposed) of next gen games. I also think the game quality will remain high. I hope. *crosses fingers*

**Griking** · 08-21-2005, 01:37 AM

It'll last as long as they keep making good games for it.

**AMG** · 08-21-2005, 03:03 AM

I expct it to have the same shelf life as the PS1. I think 3 more years of good titles, then the console will taper off. I can see people buying them will into the next gen (like the PS1).

**PapaStu** · 08-21-2005, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Nez

2009. I'm serious, how long has the psone been dead?

It'll be dead a year October 15th for the US market. I believe that theres still one or two games in the tubes for the euro market and theres still stuff coming out in japan semi-regularly.

**PS2Hawk** · 08-21-2005, 12:26 PM

I think I can play my PS2 for the rest of my life.

So many games to beat, I might get the PS3 at launch and just not open it till MGS4 is out...

I have about 91 games for PS2 and I only finished about 54 of them and there are more coming out htis year.... and the next.

**KJN** · 08-21-2005, 01:32 PM

Since the early days of Mastertronic Europe has always had a big budget scene. The budget companies will keep the PS2 going even after the big releases has stoped, after all we still get the ocational PS1 release here. So three years and more.