New Ps2 Scph 39003

[jag87]

New Ps2 Scph 50000

I heard that japan have released a SCPH 50000 which is quieter and has gteater dvd facilities. has any one heard of this and is keen to shed light on the release date here?

i would definitaley buy a SCPH 50000 which is quieter because the SCPH 39003 are so friggin loud!

 

[wixon]

what the hells a Scph 50000?

 

[Zygalski]

This what I found on the subject for anyone interested:-
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Highlights:
Updated PlayStation2™ model with Progressive Scan
• New DVD Player firmware 3.0
• 30% more silent compared to previous models
• Built-in infrared supporting new remote control (featuring on/off and tray open/close button)
• 128bit Emotion engine
• 300MHz system clock
• PlayStation™ and PlayStation2™ game playback (Japanese versions)
• DVD playback (Region 2 NTSC)
• This PlayStation2™ model does not have a i-link port (for linking further PS2™ machines together)
• This system only plays Japanese NTSC version PS and PS2 games (no US or PAL titles)

Description:
The new updated PlayStation2 Console [SCPH-50000] features a progressive scan out function (for improved picture quality), a new 3.0 DVD firmware upgrade, is 30% more silent compared to previous models and additionally supports a new remote control which allows users to turn on/off the PS2™ console as well as open/close the DVD tray.

Besides from this, the updated PlayStation2™ still plays back all PlayStation2™ and PlayStation2™ games (Japanese region encoded titles only) as well as DVD movies (Region 2 NTSC only!).
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Like the idea of the remote control!
Bo Selekta.

 

[jag87]

thanks ZYGALSKI -any chance of a release date here?

the l8est ps2 model is very loud - is that a fault?

 

[jag87]

spoke to sony on the phone - new ps2 model coming out in september and no idea wot model it will be say sony. SCHP 5000 probably be released at christmas or spring '04

 

[Kyosuke]

My PS2 is all but dead and the reason I haven't replaced it is that I'm waiting to get this new model.

I'm off to Japan for a couple of weeks in September so I'll be getting myself one.

Also I heard that this new model will support DVD-r and the like to enable people to watch their home movie or whatever on their PS2.

 

[jag87]

when you get it Kyosuke let me know if its better than the ones here!! CAN u also ask them when its comin out in the UK?

 

[rebusrahman]

Originally posted by wixon
what the hells a Scph 50000?

Just the model number, fella.

 

[jag87]

i was scouring a few web pages and i came across this article:

Back in April of this year, Sony Computer Entertainment announced the completion of an enhanced model of the Playstation 2 (SCPH-50000). The main focus of its redesign was to improve the playback of DVD movie discs, but upgrades in other areas were also made. This new model now features progressive scan support and a built-in IR Receiver Unit.
The main enhancement, however, is the DVD-drive, which is rumoured to have DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW support.

Although the infamous iLink has been removed, the new PS2 will be quieter due to its newly 'improved airflow'.

Already released in Japan for 25,000 yen apiece, it should soon be released to American and European retail outlets in a few months time.

therefore the SCPH 50000 is on its way to the uk soon!!

 

[jag87]

Anothe UPDATE - The SCPH 50000 was released in US Last month therefore a uk release is on its way surely???!!!

 

[jag87]

The SCPH 50003 has been released hear in the UK in the form of a black and limited edition satin silver console which i am lucky to have! However no slide card business!

 

[fozza]

does it no longer let you do the slide card or do you just not want 2 bugger ur new machine

 

[jag87]

Welcome to the forums Fozza. I just cant be bother to use the slide card anymore. They dont bugger the new machine if ya use it anyway.

 

[fozza]

yeah it does its buggered mine thats why im gettin one of these new ones

 

[jag87]

Fozza, what did it do to yours? Most people i know say that the slide card works fine.

 

[D_e_l - P_i_e_r_o]

I have the SCPH 5004 - satin silver - with the features that zygalski mentioned! It is really cool and silent And my games run a lot better on this machine.....

 

[jag87]

SCPH 50004? But the SCPH 50003 has just been released? Boy do SONY work overtime!

 

[D_e_l - P_i_e_r_o]

Yeah. I just bought it 4 days ago in my local EB-games (thats a store in Denmark)! It is really good, but my copy of PES3 still stutters - that sucks

 

[jag87]

Ah well. Never mind! Just ignore it mate. Thats what most of us have to do!