HOT! PS2 U.S. LINUX KIT PREORDER FOR $200! CANT PREORDER ANYWHERE ELSE!

[Skookem]

Linux Kit

The Linux kit will allow you to program on a Playstation 2, it will open a new gateway to the playstation and the idea of having a computer on your TV! This would sell for 500 in japan and is coming to the US in may. After a long look this is the only place ive seen where you can pre-order it. For 200 bucks its something intresting to have. And it may be another easy way to et money on eBay.

Specs from site:
Combining the incredible technology of the PLAYSTATION 2 computer entertainment system with the endlessly versatile Linux operating system, Linux enthusiasts and programmers can now use the same system they play their favorite PlayStation games on to run thousands of Linux applications! LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2) allows you to utilize the PlayStation 2 console as a fully-functional desktop computer. Download a wealth of Linux programs -- HTML editors, multimedia players, programming environments, office solutions and more -- and open a new world with the power of the next generation in computer entertainment.
The kit for LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2) includes:

Linux (for PlayStation 2) version 1.0 software
Monitor Cable Adaptor (for PlayStation 2)
Internal Hard Disc Drive (40 GB) (for PlayStation 2)
Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2)[10/100 Base-T]
USB Keyboard & USB Mouse (for PlayStation 2)
For more information about the Linux( for PlayStation 2) please visit the official PlayStation 2 Linux Community FAQ.


NOTE: LINUX (FOR PLAYSTATION 2) is a tool for Linux enthusiasts and programmers only. It will NOT enhance your PlayStation 2 games. The hard disc drive formatted for Linux can NOT be used with HDD-compatible PlayStation 2 games. Basic understanding of the Linux operating system is strongly recommended for installation and use.

REQUIRES A PLAYSTATION 2 CONSOLE, VGA MONITOR [WITH SYNC-ON-GREEN CAPABILITY] AND MEMORY CARD (8MB) [DEDICATED TO LINUX KIT USE], ALL SOLD SEPARATELY.

 

[Optical]

Why would anyone want to stare at a low res TV instead of computer monitor?? Why not just load the damn Linux on your PC?? Hmmm.. This is for people that have too much $$$ on their hands.

 

[kombatmud]

<< Why would anyone want to stare at a low res TV instead of computer monitor?? >>



They wouldn't, that's why it comes with a PS2 -> VGA cable, and requires it's use.
I believe the reason behind it is to be able to develop games to work on the PS2. However, until sony gives us some way to burn and boot these games, it's still kind of useless.

 

[Tanner]

looks like phun stuff! too bad I'm NOT hardcore w/ linux!

 

[Desturel]

For people who want more details about this, you should check out the community forums at this place. The funniest thing about all of this is that people still claim that the Xbox is more like a computer than a PS2 when the PS2 is the one trying to be the computer. LOL, Real Player for PS2 is already in development.

 

[GermyBoy]

<< Why would anyone want to stare at a low res TV instead of computer monitor?? Why not just load the damn Linux on your PC?? Hmmm.. This is for people that have too much $$$ on their hands. >>




Exactly. Linux on a ps2 is pointless. Takes away the ability to play games.

 

[ashandarei]

This kit is for people who want to learn about programming for PS2 hardware, but can't afford Sony's DevKit, as they are far more expensive. This will not make an effective general-purpose workstation; the PS2 architecture is designed for gaming, and its memory is not sufficient to sustain the big linux desktops (Gnome and KDE)... Though it can easily manage one of the lighter window managers, it is not intended as a replacement for a desktop computer.

On the plus side, it should be not much more than a recompile to make games that run on both i386 Linux and PS2 Linux, as they both have full support for OpenGL and the SDL.

 

[Scyber]

So wait....is it going to cost more than $200 when it is released? If not then this isn't really a deal per se.

Plus, once the kit is released I am sure people will figure out how to roll your own linux on PS2 so you will probably be able to get your own much quicker.

-Scyber

 

[MrHans]

Will the hardcore Seti users be able to run the Client on this?

 

[AU Tiger]

I believe $200 will be the regular price for this kit if I remember correctly. I read an article about this over a month ago so the details are a little foggy.

 

[Spicollidriver1]

According to some of the things that i have heard about this is that one even though Sony says the Hard drive is not compatible with ps2 games according the japanese beta testers you can partition the drive and one partition for games and one for Linux (how much space do you need for linux anyways) The network card is also included, and if developers start making games for it you have the vga adapter (anyone with a dreamcast and not a Hidef tv knows this is a plus). So if you were going to buy these things anyways then this owuld be a deal because you get all that plus a linux abilities.

 

[vetteguy]

This has already been discussed here