Why the Original PS2 Is Better Than the PS2 Slim

Most people think the PS2 Slim was the better console. But the original PlayStation 2 actually had some major advantages. For example, the original PS2 had an expansion bay on the back. This allowed you to install a hard drive inside the console. With that hard drive, you could get faster loading times and extra storage. But when Sony redesigned the system into the smaller PS2 Slim, the expansion bay was removed. And that wasn’t the only downgrade. The original PS2 used a tray-style disc drive, like a DVD player, which kept the disc protected. The Slim switched to a top-loading lid. And if the internal ribbon cable came loose, it could actually scratch the game disc while it was spinning. So while the Slim looked sleeker… the original PS2 still had some hardware advantages.