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- Platform: PlayStation2
- Media: Accessory
- Item Quantity: 1
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The Sony PS2 Memory Card shows that building a better system from the ground up sometimes involves digging into even the most mundane components. To provide larger storage capacity and faster access rates--PlayStation 2 cards transfer data 200 times faster than cards for the original PlayStation--PlayStation 2 developers have upgraded the technology for the new memory card. The 8 MB memory card uses Flash Memory, the storage technology that's revolutionising handheld computers, digital cameras and MP3 players. In contrast, the 128 KB memory cards that were designed for the original PlayStation use memory blocks. While large files can spill over several blocks, you can't store more than one file per block in that design, no matter how small the file. The 8 MB memory card alleviates that problem by organising and storing files much more like a computer hard disk.
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Well, unless you complete all of your games in one sitting then you`ll need one of these. The capacity could do with being bigger as I have five of them now, with alot of the sports titles being extremely demanding on space. However, in the absence of any other storage medium (apart from the hard drive) this will have to make do. Don`t even think about getting a third party manufactured card as they are notoriously unreliable and you will end up in tears after losing your "hard work" when they conk out. Sony only please!
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Sony's 8meg memory card is the essential purchase to go along with any new PS2. The nature of gaming nowadays means that we have high scores to save, progress during games to save, options files to save ... and because we've moved on from cartridge media, where do we save this? Negating the need for an internal hard drive, Sony provided the memory card as the solution. 8meg large, its plenty of room for the avid gamer to fit a hell of alot of game data on. Imagine you have been bought a PS2, a lovely Squaresoft RPG and no memory card. Unless you plan on keeping your PS2 turned on for the duration of the 60hours+ of gametime needed to play the game, you're not going to get past the initial stages. Frustration ensues, and the PS2 is regarded with disgust as you quickly bore of your machine. Many parents out there don't know of the need of having this piece of hardware, I hope I'm making you aware of this need!
Something to note, PS1 game owners will not being able to save their game data to a PS2 memory card (much the same as many PS2 games like Gran Turismo 3 are not compatible with the old grey Dual Shock controllers). If you plan on playing PS1 games on your PS2, you will need the old style '15 block' 1meg cards for that.
When I first got my PS2, I thought that the rather pricey tag pretty much took the mickey. I remembered this though, after using a 3rd party memory card for a while on my PS1, it began to corrupt, losing valuable save data. This is something you really don't want to happen. The one thing about Sony is that they KNOW how to make the best hardware to support their machine. They make the best controllers, they make the best memory cards. Stick with Sony basically, and if this is your first foray into consoles and you've just got yourself a PS2, you must own one of these.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Feel free not to read any further just do it. The Sony memory card is without doubt the most reliable (meaning you won't get corrupted data etc.). Now, while getting another memory card for £3 less might be appealing, it's just not worth it when you can lose 100 hours of gameplay or more in the blink of an eye with a third party one. By all mean, buy third party joypads, remote controls and all the rest, but with memory cards it's really only safe to go with the Sony one, I am pretty much certain it won't let you down.
(One further piece of advice: don't be tempted by 16MB cards, they are well known to have problems and occasionally corrupt save files!)
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Excellent Product
The Company provided a prompt and efficient service. I would definitely use this Company again.
I have used this product frequently since purchase and am happy that the... Read more
I have used this product frequently since purchase and am happy that the... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Nigel
WONDERFUL!
It's like a dream land, awsome packaging and totally secure to buy!
On the memory card, it says, MAGICGATE, which does all the functions inside it. Read more
On the memory card, it says, MAGICGATE, which does all the functions inside it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ninjitsu
Spacious Enough for the Average gamer
Sony's 8MB (MagicGate)Playstation 2 Memory Card looks a simple as the Playstation 1 version, the size of a thin box of tictacs, but offers a bit more space. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. J. F. Clarke
exellent service
I received this item well within the time estimated and it was well packaged. It's just what my grandson wanted.
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. M. Fairgrieve
good
everything i expected came in good time as well all in all im happy with my purchase :)thank you very much
Published 4 months ago by darbyuk06
Very pleased
Item received was as described & has worked perfectly well. Will have no problem buying from this supplier at any time in the future.
Published 7 months ago by BigAl
standard 8mb ps2mmc
well this is the standard 8mb mmc for ps2 console, quite useful for saving games, if you do not play too many games perhaps only one of these may be required, but if you like to... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Thiago Silva
Official Sony PlayStation 2 Memory Card (PS2)
This is great and it works really well. It is an offical sony card for the PS2. Great packaging and it good value for money.
I would buy this again. Read more
I would buy this again. Read more
Published 11 months ago by good memory card
Super
Super faST DIPATCH AND DELIVERY WAS HERE LIKE THE NEXT DAY
VERY CHEAP AS WELL COMPAIRED TO OTHER WEPAGES THANK YOU !!
VERY CHEAP AS WELL COMPAIRED TO OTHER WEPAGES THANK YOU !!
Published 11 months ago by Lou
Memory card for playstation 2
This was a gift for my grandson and when he saw it he was very pleased.
Thank you for the speedy delivery.
Thank you for the speedy delivery.
Published 12 months ago by Fev 4 Diane
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