is it worth it?

Post by **Dr. Gordon** » 09 Feb 2006

Should I try to bid on the UK version of Silent Hill 2 to get the 'making of' dvd? Or should I wait it out for that PSP collection?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Silent-Hill-2-PS2-G ... al-2-Disc-

Set_W0QQitemZ8258195671QQcategoryZ11324QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

edit: sorry about that. it isn't stretched on my computer.

Post by **Amazonagent** » 09 Feb 2006

Hey Loomis,
Could you edit that link...it's streching the page.

Thanks

Post by **GioGio** » 09 Feb 2006

Go for both, set a price you're willing to bid and stop when/if it reaches that high.
Then buy the PSP collection, that's if you can afford to spend a few extra dollars.

Post by **Ratiocinator** » 10 Feb 2006

Because Silent Hill 2 is so awesome, I say yes. Mainly because it comes exclusively with Silent Hill 2 and has all Silent Hill 2 information on it (you also get a free SH2 sticker). You can find the Europe edition everywhere, however, it is hard to find one in good condition. Remember, the case is an unprotected cardboard box. Be sure the corners of the case are good. That is, if your wanting to collect it, too.

Post by **pink_isnt_well000** » 10 Feb 2006

When it comes to media I just can't help but not trust the e-bayers...I dunno there are so many bootleg copies of things.

But hey, why not Dr.?

Post by **Ratiocinator** » 10 Feb 2006

Thankfully, it's very hard to bootleg most of the games. The things you really need to look out for are the OSTs and the PC games.

Post by **godspiel** » 10 Feb 2006

I'd rather bid on one that has an *actual* image of the item so you could see the quality of the case, manual and sticker (if it is indeed included).

Some of these are bought second hand from stores like EB, so they have a dirty big second hand sale sticker slapped on them, ruining the case. So be wary.

I have this edition of the game. Was the first PS2 game I bought and is in near mint condition after all these years. I store the game CD in a generic case so I don't have to man-handle the original and risk damaging it.

EDIT: Just noticed the going price of that particular item: If you're not too worried about the case and or sticker, it's definitly worth picking up for a couple of bucks. Just factor in shipping (international?)

EDIT part2: I can take some nice detailed pictures of mine and post them if it helps any.

Post by **purplepolecat** » 10 Feb 2006

What region is the bonus DVD ? UK is region 2, so you might have trouble playing it.

Even if it's region 0, it might not work on your TV cause it will be PAL not NTSC. This won't make an difference if you watch it on your PC.

Post by **Glazarus** » 10 Feb 2006

I got the special edition... it is nice and worth it. It's also in a "collectors" box, which differs from every other PS2 games. I am really lucky my girlfriend back then, bought me that special version.

...whats a little scary though, is that my ex girl looked exactly like Mary on the photo. Now, a couple of years later, we haven't seen eachother for quite some time, I met her and she looks like Maria... I'm like... What the Hell???

Post by **Dr. Gordon** » 10 Feb 2006

purplepolecat wrote:What region is the bonus DVD ? UK is region 2, so you might have trouble playing it.

Even if it's region 0, it might not work on your TV cause it will be PAL not NTSC. This won't make an difference if you watch it on your PC.

I have Action Replay Max for my PS2, and it says it can play all region dvds. So hopefully it would work. I already have the game, I'm more intrested in the making of dvd.

Post by **godspiel** » 10 Feb 2006

purplepolecat wrote:What region is the bonus DVD ?

It'll be region 2. I remember they even packed the Aussie version with region 2, when infact we are region 4. Fortunately my PS2 is chipped so it was no hassle.

Post by **purplepolecat** » 11 Feb 2006

Just remember that all UK (& Australia ?) media is PAL, which is 50 fps.
US media is NTSC, 60 fps.

For some reason nearly all UK TVs & VCRs can cope with an NTSC signal, but I haven't seen a single US TV that can cope with PAL. This pissed me off when I lugged all my PAL VHS tapes to Canada, only to find they are useless.

I also have a region 0 DVD set from the UK (Robin of Sherwood !) that I can't watch on my TV, because it's PAL. If I play it on my PC it's fine, and if I route the Video Out from my PC back to the TV it's fine.

Post by **ControlFreak** » 11 Feb 2006

Dr. Loomis wrote:I have Action Replay Max for my PS2, and it says it can play all region dvds. So hopefully it would work. I already have the game, I'm more intrested in the making of dvd.

Just be careful.
I have the PAL version of SH2 (I used to live in the UK) and I brought it over to the US, knowing that the PS2 lets you change the regions for the DVD player. The PS2 changed the region fine, but it didn't work.
Like others have said, the PS2 isn't the problem - it's your TV that won't be able to handle it.

Post by **godspiel** » 11 Feb 2006

purplepolecat wrote:(& Australia ?) media is PAL, which is 50 fps.

Correct.

Post by **TerryRed** » 11 Feb 2006

Actually PAL media runs at 24 fps (DVD) and at 50Hz, while NTSC media runs at 29.97 fps (DVD) and at 60Hz.

Film also runs at 24 fps.
This is why some US and Canadian TV shows look more Vibrant because of the higher refresh rate.

There are some NTSC DVD players that will play non protected PAL movies and convert them in real time... such as some of the cheap APEX players.

As for the game itself.... yes take caution as your TV may not handle it.

A lot of todays projection and flat panel TVs might work with PAL directly (mine does), but a newer CRT TV might not. The older ones did, you just had to adjust the horisontal dial ( which newer TVs dont have anymore)

I used to play my PAL Amiga games on my older TV all the time!

I live in Ontario Canada by the way

Post by **Spong** » 19 Feb 2006

thagerty wrote:Actually PAL media runs at 24 fps

I think you'll find it's 25fps.
But what we lack in refresh rate, we make up for with a whole 16 lines of extra horizontal resolution. Maybe that's why american TV's can't do PAL, the actual image is larger.

Anyway, back on topic, I'd suggest buying the PAL SH2 and then ripping the VOB files from the "Making Of" DVD (which I've done). With the files on PC, you can convert them to comply with any TV standard you want and then burn 'em back on to DVD. That is, of course, if you've got the software and a DVD burner.

Post by **Dr. Gordon** » 19 Feb 2006

^^ I do have a burner. Thank you for that suggestion. i didn't think of that.