The real test of strength
 

Consoles, put to the test to see how durable they are... done by the chick from X-play.

http://collegehumor.com/?movie_id=107702

for those who dont wanna see the video or have a 56k connection.

First test, drop a (20 lbs) weight from a ladder on each PS2, Gamecube, and Xbox

....on power back on.. .ps2 doesn't work, gamecube and xbox fine...

second test... croquet style hit with a sledgehammer...

....on power back one, both xbox and gamecube still work

third test, drop from 12 feet onto concret floor

...xbox smashes faceplace off, and on power on doesn't work, gamcube shows no real wear (cept the cover wont close)



i've noticed this to be true also, I always drop my gamecube, or pull it off the shelf by the controller... I was playing resident evil today, and pulled it off the shelf by the cord on accident and the gameplay didn't even stop... so i played it (while gamecube was on side)

I've replaced my Ps2 twice, and my Xbox once for not working when i put a disk in... gamecube never.

Go nintendo for always making a quality product

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Interesting tests

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I can completely see how a result like this would make my gaming experience more enjoyable.

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lol, very true typh.

old video tho, remember seeing it a while ago. had it not been old i'd of asked why use an old model ps2. more curious of how the current model ps2 does. i know the flip lid would break easily, but other then that it feels much more sturdy then before.

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Oh yes, Morgan Webb and her freaky accent. *shudders*
Interesting though.

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I've always said that she looks just like one of my exes.

edit: you tell me.

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Ah, it was painful to watch at first...

But how could I have doubted the strength of the Cube. Go Nintendo!

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I'm happy to know that my Gamecube is the most durable system. I'm very careful with electronic gear though so I wouldn't be too disappointed if I owned a PS2. You have to remember though, Nintendo added a handle to the Gamecube that encourages the concept of carrying to and fro. If you're going to do something like that, you need to support it by ensuring a somewhat durable system. So, there's nothing really wrong with the PS2 and Xbox not doing as well because their makers didn't intend for it to be carried and moved regularily.

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Stupid shoddy PS2 construction.

Remember, the Xbox is the one that survived a bullet. I wonder how the Gamecube would handle that?

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The PS2 isn't built to take anything. How sad.

I think the Gamecube could take a bullet, although I'm sure it needs to take it in a certain area to survive.

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Nintendo has clearly stated that the handle is NOT for carrying it around like some suitcase. It's just to change its position in the room.

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They're just saying that to protect themselves from durability claims. I wouldn't need a handle to change it's position in a room. It's a classic business trick: give a product a certain feature and deny it's true purpose.

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That's not the point, because the Gamecube by far is the most portable system, and since it is so light and compact, it needs to be able to withstand the occasional bump or drop. Nintendo has always been good in that area.

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Actually not the case. the PS2 is far more portable then the GC. being the size of a portable DVD player, the PS2 fits easily into portable DVD player cases and still have room for a screen inside the case. (also being much lighter then the gc)

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Are you talking about the new smaller PS2? Because the old one isn't all that small and is fairly awkward to move around a lot.

But, even if the PS2 compares in portability to the Gamecube, it isn't as durable, and that hurts it in that area. I mean, I'll pick up my Cube without a second thought because I know even if I did somehow drop it, it would most likely survive. I wouldn't be as comfortable moving around a PS2 because it lacks the same durability.

Not that portability is a huge concern of mine. But, just for the sake of arguement...

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the new one is now the current one. so all talks about ps2 should be of that model. unless refered to as 'old ps2'.

and durabiltiy depends on how you look at it. the new ps2 i'm pretty positive is more durable then the old. everything feels solid in it. but the old model was fine for durability unless your a moron who drops a weight directly on the center of it.
my old PS2 fell many times and worked fine. it went thro daily its wear and tear with no probs.

the tests are absolutly pointless cuz none would EVER happen. Its obvious based on design the cube would survive more. its cube shape gives it less of a surface area, and the walls holding that top serface later up are closer together given it much more support. the old model PS2 had a giant flat layer of thin pastic with no real support. dropping a weight right ontop of it obviously, bends that plastic in and probably cracked the board inside of it. was there any question of why they started with that test? you may be saying that the Xbox has that large serface area too. However it has many bumps and ridges in it that add more support because it wont bend as easily as a flat smooth piece.

now of course im pretty sure a weight droped dead center on the new ps2 would also break it.

but i dont see how durability in this area hurts any of them? unless by portability you actually mean putting it under the car and running it over back and forth............... Which oddly enough i bet the new PS2 would survive and the xbox and gc wouldnt. lol

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The tests, I thought, were unrealistic. They should have dropped them repeatedly from three or so feet.

Also, they should test to see what happens when a dog tries to eat one.

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or slamming the controller into it. or giving it a swift kick with a boot.

and lets not forget the accidental spill of beer on the console test.

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Jeez, you guys are taking these tests as some big scientific thing. It was just some "out of the world" stress tests which are meant to be fun not fought about on forums.

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yes indeed. but forums on the other hand, are designed for people to bicker back and forth. no one would discuss anything if everyone had the exact same thought :p

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Damnit, your right :( :p

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Or what happens when a rabbit chews on the cords of the controllers and the unit itself. I hate rabbits.

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no, im wrong!




:hmm: wait a minute...



and yes, nasty rabbits. but you can take care of them in the GT arcade :p

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Hey, you're right! Again!

/me goes to the arcade.

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Jack Russell Terriers made my N64 go broke.

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Oh damnit, now we're both confused :eyes:

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i dropped a PS2 from about 5 feet off the ground while it was running. still works great, but the game was destroyed

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Null, the reason why we talk about the old PS2 is that it was shown in the movie. I'd like to see them throw around the new PS2. :love:

We wrecked a N64 by spoiling lemonade on it. A year later we took it apart, cleaned it and made it work. (y) I posted pics about that here. :D

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no, talks were of current ps2 outside that movie. i had already mentioned that movie was old. movie had nothing to do with portability, which is what was being discussed. :p

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I remember when me, duffman, ominub and others hit an N64 cartridge (I think the Sub zero MK game), it worked if I remember right. Then we stuck BattleTanks in the freezer, forgot about it for a few hours then took it out and it still worked. 'twas crazy but nice.

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my cousin once put my SNES Zelda game in the gameshark for N64 and turned the N64 on.

Zelda was fried instantly and on the spot.

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I remember sticking a SNES cart in the Gameshark for the N64 but I never turned it on for fear of what might've occurred

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A few friend kept smashing World Cup 98 (soccer for N64) into the wall. It took a loooot of smashes before it finally broke down. :D

My brother (or one of his friends) once frisbeed with a CD-ROM game. ^_^

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what the hell is her problem?! i could really have used that PS2!...now i have to get a new one :(

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It's called being a on TV and working for Comcast now so..there you have it! :p

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I enjoyed that quite a bit.