HEY HELP, PS2 accessories?

[thesharinganpro]

can some 1 pls tell me that what exact accessories do i need to play Burnout 3 online, on my ps2, IS THAT TRUE?

and how much are they,

price doesn't has to be accurate, but pls do tell me the Right accessories, cause i heard, that we can play burnout 3 online with no "Network CD?"

 

[mmmiNvidiousmmm]

OK you need to get a PS3 man, but anyway this is what you need to get online with a PS2.

1. A PlayStation 2 Network Adaptor

2. A Cable or ADSL modem for broadband connection; just a phone line for narrowband connections. The Network Adaptor available in North America does include a 56k built-in analog modem.

3. A PlayStation 2 Memory Card with about 150k available to install the Network Adaptor drivers and software.

4. A connection to an Internet Service Provider.

5. Certain games may require the Hard Disk Drive to be played.


1.2 What is exactly the Network Adaptor? When was it released and how much does it cost?


The Network Adaptor is a peripheral required to play online games with your PS2. The adaptor has a built-in V90 modem and 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet interface for broadband connection where you can plug your ADSL or Cable modem.

The Network Adaptor was released on August 27th 2002 in North America, and retails for $39.99. In 2003, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe launched the Adaptor in Europe; the European model supports only broadband connections. It currently retails in U.K. for £29.99.


1.3 Is it difficult to install the Network Adaptor? Will I need to open my console?



No and no. You'll need no more than a minute to install the Network Adaptor. It fits into the port on the back of your PS2, and all you need is a nickel or a common screwdriver to plug in the adaptor.

After this simple operation, you just have to install the drivers and the software (included in the package with the Adaptor) on your Memory Card.


1.4 I have a broadband connection. Where do I connect the Adaptor?



You just have to connect the Network Adaptor to the Cable or ADSL modem you currently use with your PC.


1.5 I have a normal narrowband 56k connection. Where do I connect the Adaptor?



The Adaptor comes with a built-in 56k modem. You just have to plug your phone line into the right port. If you want more information about online gaming on a normal dial-up connection, read our special feature.


1.6 Can I use my USB (narrowband/broadband) modem to play online with my Ps2?



Since the Network Adaptor doesn't have a USB port, this is a question we receive often from our readers. Using your USB modem to play with your PlayStation 2 is certainly possible, also with PlayOnline games and services (even if, strangely, PlayOnline website gives a negative answer to this question), but you can't connect it straightly to the USB connection on the front of the console. To connect your USB modem to the PlayStation 2, the best solution is leaving the modem connected to your PC, and then setup an Internet Connection Sharing connection between the PC and the PlayStation 2. To do this, you will need:

1. USB Modem with USB device cable
2. Windows 98 or higher installed on your PC
3. 1 available Ethernet Card on your PC
4. One Cat5 twisted pair straight cable

If you don't have an Ethernet card on your PC, you can purchase one for a few dollars. Once you have everything, setting up an ICS connection is easy. First of all, you must have your USB modem properly installed and configured on your PC. Now, enable Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) on your PC - if you are not exactly an expert PC user, detailed directions to install ICS can be found on Microsoft's official website. Now connect your PlayStation 2 to your computer, plugging one end of the Cat5 cable into the PC's Ethernet Card, and the other end into the PlayStation 2's Ethernet port. Activate the connection on your PC, then insert the Network Adaptor startup disk onto your PlayStation 2 and simply configure your PlayStation 2 for a broadband connection.


1.7 Can I use my Internet Service Provider in order to go online with my Ps2?



The Network Adaptor includes software to connect to the most popular Internet service providers. And if yours is not included in the list, you will simply have to configure the software to connect to your provider. It's easy as 1-2-3. Anyhow, keep in mind that if you have problems with your Internet Service Provider even when browsing the Internet on your PC, you will have the same problems with your PS2. The quality of the service offered by your local provider is essential for a great online gaming experience. If you are choosing a new ISP, it might be a good idea to give them a call and ask if their services are compatible with PlayStation 2 online games. It might be even better to find some third party review of the ISP services.


1.8 I've heard that online gaming is expensive. Is it true?



This is the most common question we receive in our mailbox. Not at all. The Network Adaptor costs $39.99 and in general, there are no fees to play most of the online games available for PlayStation 2. Popular games like SOCOM U.S. Navy Seals, SOCOM II, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King, Madden NFL 2004 are playable for free.

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