PlayStation 2 for Dummies

By: Amrich, Dan

Book Overview

With its Internet port, DVD player, and computing muscle -- not to mention its next-generation graphics -- Sony Playstation 2 is today's hottest entertainment platform. Written by the experts at GamePro magazine, this friendly guide shows you how to have more fun with Playstation 2, from the inside scoop on gaming techniques and video applications to a game directory complete with tips, tricks, and cheats.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764508334
• ISBN13: 9780764508332
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Smart and Funny and extremely informative

This is a wonderfully complete look at the PS2. I got a PS2 at launch (standing in line in the rain), but this book still taught me things I didn't know. The breakdown of the DVD menus was especailly useful...This book is a must for anyone who really wants to understand the PS2, and is great for parents. And is a thoughly enjoyable read. I hope he writes more.

Playstation 2 Info Motherlode!

At last, a Playstation 2 guide that's legible, understandable, entertaining, and above all useful! If you have a PS2 or know that you will be getting one, you need this book. The manual that comes with the PS2 is incomplete and virtually useless as far as the finer points of PS2 useage are concerned. Throw it away and replace it with this beautiful, timely tome. If game hardware manufacturers (and even game developers) would hire the author to write their manuals, the game world would be a much more understandable place for both newbies and hardcore gamers alike. Perhaps one day the reading materials provided with games and game hardware will actually be more entertaining than the games themselves. This is certainly a step in that direction.

Dan's No Dummy!

This could very well be the finest "Dummies" book I've ever read. Arguably, the best ever written. And while I don't currently own a PS2, believe you me, when I do happen upon one, I'll dig right in, armed with Mr. Amrich's engaging tome. A very entertaining and informative read, to be sure. I salute the author for his insight and care for us "dummies" out there who enjoy playing games, but aren't complete "tech-heads". I feel very lucky to have purchased this book and would encourage many of you gamers (and future-gamers) out there to do the same. It also makes a wonderful gift! Thanks, Dan Amrich. Whoever you are.

Dummy!! haha after you read this book you become an expert

This book is very good!! it teaches how to confugure you Ps2 it is the best ... for dummies i alredy read!! It is a complete book for the new generation of gaming it shows you how the PS2 works and teaches you to make it last better and also to avoid makong it break!! that worth lots of money!! It has some cheats and guides also!!