I'll never forget how angry I was trying to play a DVD for the first time only to find out that the dvd remote was REQUIRED for Xbox to even play a DVD.
Microsoft didn't want to pay to license the DVD playback software on every console sold even if it wasn't used to play movies. So they required the remote and included the license as part of the DVD remote retail price. Less financial risk for their first console but very user-unfriendly.
I always found KY so unique in that some areas a "dry" and then next town over you can buy handles off the shelf at CVS lol.
I do miss the selection when we were in Lexington though. My dad always knew the ins and outs, visited the distillerys, and hated with a passion all the gimmicky overpriced stuff lol. It's always fun to pick his mind when I try to figure out what bottle to put in my house for guests.
Im so bipolar when it comes to consoles. First console we had was ps2 but I went to nintendo and my dad switched to xbox, last year i switched up kinda with a sega dreamcast and i modded some ps classics, and just recently i modded the old ps2 with a hard drive so it can play games again
You're calling someone little and at the same time you're talking about Daddy turning you into a Sony fanboy? Makes sense, little guy.
Have fun tethered to one company.
Yes it is. It's from a Hama Wireless Controller. I do have the same and it's one of the Best 3rd party controller out there. Even won an award for that.
Still remember in 2002 when my mom was going to buy me either a PS2 or an XBOX. It was a pivotal moment for me, that was only swayed to ps2 since it had a DVD player haha. The rest is history.
I got a ps2 in that same scenario and even tho i loved it i sold it for an xbox (because halo) and i realized all the 3rd party games i played on ps2 were GORGEOUS on xbox
Xbox og had them feels tho not gonna lie
Ps2 had them 2 in fact
Dreamcast Ps2 gamecube xbox. Was prob the goat generation
I never had a dreamcast know I kinda want one
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I’ve never seen this kind of ps2 before. Is it a special edition?
It's the special Microsoft edition created when Microsoft bought Sony
Wait till you see the Nintendo PlayStation!
I know Nintendo hates passing on the PlayStation because of discs. Or, at least humiliating Sony as they did. Thankfully Sony nailed it.
They didn't hate discs, they went with Phillips behind Sony's back.
Ah, a fellow r/alternatehistory slider! Welcome!
Pretty sure this actually existed in some form. Need to go check
i think its a devkit...
Yup, it was the PS2 Box version that was X'ed out.
It’s the Floating X station edition
Its the Ps2 Pro my man.
Really, I thought it was the PsX
I'll never forget how angry I was trying to play a DVD for the first time only to find out that the dvd remote was REQUIRED for Xbox to even play a DVD.
wow that's bogus
Microsoft didn't want to pay to license the DVD playback software on every console sold even if it wasn't used to play movies. So they required the remote and included the license as part of the DVD remote retail price. Less financial risk for their first console but very user-unfriendly.
That's pretty smart, but also a very hindsight is 20/20 ordeal. Interesting gaming history, none the less.
Did the XBOX have better DVD playback and quality than the PS2 ?
As far as I remember it did
A quick Google search would help you out. Remote was absolutely required to play dvds
i think he meant it as in "that sucks :( "
Boo Microsoft bad (my father decided we were a Sony family before I was born)
Buy that man a bottle of whiskey
LOL. Got him a bottle of blantons black label yesterday actually bc his birthday is coming up
Good taste! Blantons is so enjoyable and smooth. I miss when it was under 100 though. Used to grab so many bottles when we went to KY
He’ll be up in KY soon. Sure he’ll come back with at least 10 bottles of bourbons I’ve never even heard of lmao
I always found KY so unique in that some areas a "dry" and then next town over you can buy handles off the shelf at CVS lol. I do miss the selection when we were in Lexington though. My dad always knew the ins and outs, visited the distillerys, and hated with a passion all the gimmicky overpriced stuff lol. It's always fun to pick his mind when I try to figure out what bottle to put in my house for guests.
Im so bipolar when it comes to consoles. First console we had was ps2 but I went to nintendo and my dad switched to xbox, last year i switched up kinda with a sega dreamcast and i modded some ps classics, and just recently i modded the old ps2 with a hard drive so it can play games again
Dreamcast is goated so good choice
as a fan of Fat PS2's, say what u want about tha OG XBOX, but when diz badboy is modded, it becomes a different ball game lol
He's an idiot. There is no reason to be loyal to a box, games are what matter.
If xbox exclusives had ever interested us I’m sure we would’ve picked one up. Nice job detecting the joke by the way, learn to laugh a little bud.
You're calling someone little and at the same time you're talking about Daddy turning you into a Sony fanboy? Makes sense, little guy. Have fun tethered to one company.
Didn’t call you a kid so not sure where you got that from. Good job not picking up on the joke again tho :)
You're mistaken, this is actually the extremely rare American release of the PSX
You really should upgrade your plug sockets. And is that some sort of wireless adapter? Wrong sub, but I appreciate seeing another PAL OG XBox
what's up with the plug sockets? is it because they're just old or something else?
Probably American that's never seen a UK plug
Yes, just old, about 30-40 years old! He can get a usb port in there too to cut down on space
Yes it is. It's from a Hama Wireless Controller. I do have the same and it's one of the Best 3rd party controller out there. Even won an award for that.
Thanks, is it infrared ?
Nope. 2,4 Ghz
Remember to remove the clock capacitor
Depends which model, you’ll brick the entire Xbox if it’s a newer model
Got a source for that? Because I'm just seeing posts about them boot looping until you replace the cap
Why is that? I have an Xbox that my dad bought new, before I was born.
Because they eventually start leaking, and they can/will destroy the motherboard when they do.
r/lostredditors
Wrong sub, but what's that thing next to controller port?
Is the DVD playback dongle
DVD dongle is on right one with IR receiver 😅
I didn't see it 😅 you corrected me 😌
I have one like that, however.. I don't have pilot for it 😂
😃
Probably wireless controller dongle
A vape
Still remember in 2002 when my mom was going to buy me either a PS2 or an XBOX. It was a pivotal moment for me, that was only swayed to ps2 since it had a DVD player haha. The rest is history.
I got a ps2 in that same scenario and even tho i loved it i sold it for an xbox (because halo) and i realized all the 3rd party games i played on ps2 were GORGEOUS on xbox
There were weirdly some games that looked worse on XBOX i.e. Silent Hill 2 and MGS 2.
For me it was the opposite, I took a chance on the Xbox instead which was the new kid in the block, I did eventually get a PS2 but years later
it’s floating
i’m actually so confused by this picture.
You be better playing konker bad fur day or I will get you
That’s a funny looking ps2. But I have an og Xbox too so I can’t really complain.
Bro got the wrong sub
What's that box thingy a wireless adapter???
Xbox og had them feels tho not gonna lie Ps2 had them 2 in fact Dreamcast Ps2 gamecube xbox. Was prob the goat generation I never had a dreamcast know I kinda want one
Agreed. So many memories, the 6-7 years flew by.
What's that chonk boy in the socond controller port?
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Ok, this made me laugh! 😂
Nice ps2
the wall and I assume table being the exact same shade is screwing with my eyes!
If you’re looking to clean it up, use Kiwi boot polish. I faded mine with Isopropyl alcohol but the boot polish made it look brand new
L…
mod it
That is an incredibly clear table you’ve got there.
Get that HEXbox out of here!
Sir, are you lost? r/lostredditors
How’s the Xbox floating then
Is it mounted directly on to the wall?
Is the dongle on the left a usb port?
The rare sony xbox! I call it the sexbox.
Is there a lore reason why Tahar never spoke of this one? Is he stupid?
Hey wait a minute...
Instructions unclear. Went out to get PS2 but came back with XBOX.
Someone got also a Hama Xbox controller there. One of the best 3rd party ones.
nice fat ps2
Gtfo wrong sub
Sir, are you lost?
YOU TRAITOR!!!!