..3 years...never once had a disc read error

The station does not work every time I put a new disc in it would read disc read error

He tried cleaning his disc and tried other games

doesnt read discs...reads the memory card though and the controller works fine

But come on now, if you cant uscrew some screws and turn a little knob inside to fix it(yes this is how you fix disc read errors) then are you even competent enough to play games.

The PS2 is designed to have disc read error after warranty expiration

and I even used a special disc cleaner to clean it every week.

Very disapointed with the PS2, disc read error after only a short time of play

Here are the problems you might have along the way.1.)The dreaded "disc read error" not a big deal but a pain in the [...

Sony has even updated the firmware, and built-in features on the latest shipment of PS2 units, with built-in IR, for the remote controller, DVD-R supported discs, quieter disc operation.

I see a lot of people complaining about disc read errors

Worked fine, then the next week, "Disc Read Error"

and it does not work,it won't play or read discs THIS SUCKS HORRIBLY

No matter what, it usually says "disc read error" and that happens on brand new games.

The infamous "disc-read error" occurs mainly with CD-based games(with purple-undersiding) due to a laser-lens issue.

Then I started to get the usual disc-read error, and now, even a brand new game takes ages to get to work

I have several friends who all experience the DISC READ ERROR problem, and I'm sure just about anyone who owns an original PS2 probably does too.

My friend's PS2 stopped reading discs last week, and he kept good care of his PS2.Other than the very prevelant Disc Read Error problem, the PS2 is a great system

It also sometimes won't play discs well or even not at all

Why didn't Sony fix this problem?I think the Old PS2 is a great system because of the cool design, good graphics, the ability to use a Hard Drive, great selection of games, a disc tray, and, most important

You will eventually get the message on the browser, DISC READ ERROR

No problems except for when my discs get damaged and it can't read them so treat your games with respect

The earlier versions have a tendancy to have a "disc read error" and not read most dics, especially the blue dvd discs.

(while this might seem like common sense, I have found that Xboxes and Gamecubes can take a much worse beating than a PS2)Systems start being unable to read discs (the infamous Disc Read Errors) with no abuse

I’d either receive an error message or a message indicating I did not put the correct disc in

The tiniest little scratch will cause it to either display the DISC READ ERROR message or it will freeze up when you get into the game

Fortunately it isn't too hard to find tuts on fixing that, but once putting a game in I found that this PS2 had a bad disc drive (Disc Read Errors across my whole collection.

Maybe a PC is really what you need?I watch lots of DVDs and with the remote control the PS2 plays like a joy including a special region-free disc that you can buy (its dirt cheap) allowing you to watch anything that comes on a DVD

the rumor about a certain sony hardrive doesnt work out as planned) the best launch title(s) and the newest in the dynasty warriors series (that is my most favorite game when my ps2

While cube has all the nintendo staples (Mario, Zelda, Metroid, DK, SSB, etc), the sony system comes out on top with innovative and outstanding titles (GTA, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Jak, R & C, SOCOM, etc.