Do you have a DVD player?
If not, then the PS2 can perform double-duty. I use mine as a DVD player, it works well.
If you do use it as a DVD player, I recommend picking up Sony's PS2 DVD remote, it includes an update to the DVD playback software.
Darrell Spice, Jr.
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