Here's that Toy Story 3 PS2 hardware bundle you've been waiting for

by Griffin McElroy on Oct 20th 2010 3:20PM

You've patiently refrained from purchasing a PlayStation 2 for close to a decade now, holding out for that one perfect offer that combines affordability with licensed, all-ages-appropriate fun. Well, you madman, you can finally cave: Sony has announced a limited edition, $100 PS2 bundle that comes packed with Toy Story 3: The Video Game, due out on Halloween.

We suppose there are other kinds of people who would be interested in purchasing this late-to-the-party bundle, too. Like, what if you're one of no doubt thousands who has dropped something heavy on your current PS2, and you desperately need to finish your Mr. Mosquito campaign? Or what if you're the type to purchase anything labeled "limited edition?" If that's the case, we've got a very limited ... uh, pre-owned coffee mug for $149.99. Yeah, it's pricey, but man, this thing is just so, so limited.

Source: PlayStation.Blog

Tags: bundle, disney-interactive, playstation, ps2, sony, Toy-Story-3

Reader Comments (51)

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@Fail57

My thoughts exactly.

OMG! Screw HD consoles! I want this!!!! jsndckjsabvjdscndvjd

If this sells more than 50 units I will be shocked.

@TraceurRyuk Prepping for LBP2

Well be surprised, this will sell way more than that.

Well, they weren't kidding when they said they'd continue to support the PS2.

It seems a bit snotty to act like the current gen consoles are so cheap that everyone should have them. Not to mention, PS2 games are much more affordable, many are still great, and this could be a great way to introduce new people to the market.

There are plenty of people out there who may not have the money to buy a 360 or a PS3, and that doesn't make them any less of a gamer than I am just because I am fortunate enough to have both.

@YeahYEahYouWere
I was thinking the same thing. No respect here for gamers of older consoles. You gotta show more respect for a console that's lived this long. I guess they just have to push whatever is newer and more expensive.

@YeahYEahYouWere

Well, it's not that everyone should have current gene by now. But, it does seem like they should have last gen by now.

@YeahYEahYouWere

PS2 games are certainly more affordable, but its not like you can find a bunch of them in stores anymore. That generation is about 4 years gone now.

@Lerkero

Maybe not in the US/Canada/Europe wherever your from. But think about where most of the sales for PS2 probably are, South America/Africa/Asia. Obviously they are not doing so bad in the US if were going to have a bundle. And they still seem to sell 200+ every time the Japanese sales figures come out.

With Sony capable but unwilling to put backwards compatibility on PS3s so that they can sell us digital versions of games we already bought once on PSX/PS2, getting a backup PS2 for all the classics we already have is reasonable, and for just $100, plus a game (even just an average one), seems like a good deal.

If I still managed a GameStop I'd be pissed about yet another pointless damn SKU to take up my back room... this and the 5 bajillion PS3, and 360 models. Good thing I don't, cause I quit (that company lost their damn minds).

@(Unverified) They had minds?

149.99? That's a steal!

I'll buy the mug, Joystiq!

@Mach2
damn it, i was waiting for that mug T_T i'll pay 200!

If you have a modern gaming PC, you could probably just buy the game and play it on an emulator..

@Bolts

Not quite yet. The PS2 had some crazy fast and funky designs that still are tough to fully emulate even on a beast of a modern PC.

hah hah hahahahahah

Finally! I was worried that I was late to the party!

BTW guys make sure you catch the first episode of Firefly on FOX, this show is going to be HUGE!

@tchuks

Dude... Thanks for making me want to watch that show again....

Dick.

I'LL GIVE YOU A MILLION DOLLARS FOR THAT MUG!!!

I'd better not mention that I was swayed to buy the Macross Frontier movie Blu-Ray for several times the price of typical American Blu-Rays because of its first-edition goodies. . . .

@killdash9

Well, it does come packed with a PS3 game so...

Talking about backward compatibility

Bah..still holing out for that PS1/Syphon Filter bundle.

They should totally create a PS2/Move bundle to go up against the Wii

I'm confused because that Toy Story 3 game says "Only on PlayStation," but that game is on like every single system.

@logicbus

It's not on Xbox. Which is huge because it is PS2's main competitor. I wonder how much they spent on exclusivity?

It isn't on Gamecube either, which I think is a complete bummer.

Yet another wise decision by Sony. Shh.. Where do they get their marketing intel ~from one guy!?!

AHHHH FINALLY. I'VE WAITED 2 MINUTES FOR THIS MOMENT. :D I never thought I'd see the day!

I actually DO need to finish my Mr. Mosquito campaign.

...and dozens of other PS2 games.

They had minds?

@darkinchworm ...damn it

I never had a ps2 ..... Did I miss much ? :p

@Kevolution Now

Only one of the best generations of gaming?

Attention a great number of Joystiq commenters:

Not everyone can or wants to spend a couple hundred bucks on a new console. The graphics are worse, the resolution is worse, and the sound is worse, but that doesn't mean the games are worse on the PS2, and you can get all of them, many of which are some of the best games ever made, in exchange for your pocket lint.

PS2 is an awesome system and I love Pixar. Laugh all you want, this is a collector's item in the future especially if it is the last special package for the PS2

You forget low income families.

@JoshMilewski

And fat people. They're always hungry.

@JoshMilewski
I think people with low income has other things to worry about, like food or rent, instead of a PS2.

Sony must have no faith in the PS3 as a casual gaming machine. Stop making a last generation console so people might actually buy the PS3 and step into the new generation! This is just a wierd bundle. Theres no chance of sales over PSN...since PS3 has no PSN. I dont see how this will make Sony any money, the few kids who will want it and the parents who will buy it wont spend much more money from Sony. Does anyone still sell new PS2 games?

@AFATALERR0R

The best buy near me still sells ps2 games (including Motorstorm and silent hill when they were released)... And might I point out that every week a few HUNDRED ps2's sell in Japan. EVERY WEEK! More ps2's are sold there than PSP Go's!

I'm assuming the US can sell at least 100 a week, If not more.

Looks like Sony is really trying to squeeze out the last drop from the PS2 (instead of just putting backward compatibility back to the PS3).

Haha they still sell these things? I chucked mine in the trash about a year ago.

Finally, after 10 years we have "Toy Story quality graphics" on the PlayStation2!

I knew Ken Kutaragi wouldn't lie to me!

Wtf? they still sell PS2 consoles? haha, totally forgot. Sucks for those who wanted a PS3,X360, etc. when they find out they got a PS2 for Xmas and get owned.

I can't believe people think PS2 is now worthless just because PS3 is out. I'm guessing most who say that are 14 or 15 year olds who can't see past eye-candy graphics. I have nothing against good looking games, but it's secondary to gameplay. There are just too many great games on PS2 to let it disappear into the darkness. My PS3 seems to be dying, but all I really want is a backup PS2 in case my current one bites the dust.

Oh yeah, what a dumb idea...wonder why Walmart.com is sold out of this bundle? It's because plenty of families have multiple gamers in the house. Most families that buy this bundle already have a 7th Generation console, and the old PS2 is either humming like a leaf blower, or still cranking in the basement. ....but for $99 this helps keep a 9 year old kid occupied while waiting his turn on the new console. You guys are a bunch of spoiled brats...I can remember when I had to deal with a square block representing a person on the screen....and I woulkd get so MAD with those lazy developers. Now, even PS2 is still pretty good stuff. Don't stick your nose up.

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