Are there specific PS2 models that scratch discs?

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I just took a look at some of my older PS2 and PS1 game discs the other day and noticed that some had some pretty bad scratches. I'm meticulous with the way I handle and store my discs which leads me to believe that my old PS2 (which is now gone) scratched them up during normal play. I had a launch PS2 by the way.

I'm wondering if anyone here has any knowledge of certain PS2 models that were prone to disc scratching because of inferior design or parts. Also are there any stories of PS3's scratching game discs during the course of normal gameplay? I've played a few PS2 games on my PS3, but not for any extended amount of time, but so far I don't see any scratches caused by it.
 
I had a slim model PS2 silver that would scratch the fuck out of all my games.....

I think it has something to do with the type of disc that you put in there, the lens has to adjust its height and sometimes it adjust to HIGH!!!
 
I had a slim model PS2 silver that would scratch the fuck out of all my games.....

I think it has something to do with the type of disc that you put in there, the lens has to adjust its height and sometimes it adjust to HIGH!!!
 
Just don't hit the eject button when the disc is still spinning. Reset it and then eject the game. I have a slim ps2 by the way.
 
I have an original fat and have never had a problem with scratched disks, maybe it's just a flaw in your system or something got tweaked a little to cause it.
 
The reason I'm asking is because I'm looking into buying a PS2 again for a few games that I have. There are a few import games as well as Final Fantasy Origins that I need a PS2 to play. For whatever reason the PS3 cannot play Final Fantasy II on the Origins disc without the game freezing.

Which system would be the safest to buy? I do not want my games to be scratched again as they are fairly rare.
 
[quote name='crunchewy']I have a slim and a fat and neither scratches game discs.[/quote]

Same here. But I never place my PS2s vertically since is impossible to press the eject and power buttons without moving the console.
 
[quote name='laaj']Same here. But I never place my PS2s vertically since is impossible to press the eject and power buttons without moving the console.[/quote]

I wonder if that was what scratched my discs. I had my old PS2 sitting vertically for the majority of the time that I had it.
 
I'm pretty sure most scratches resulted from having the system in the vertical position.

That said, I've noticed dust forming on games I leave inside the system for a few weeks.

So for RPG fans and those whole like to play one game for a while, take the game in/out of the system whenever you play if you want it to stay dust free.
 
I'll make sure I leave it horizontal on a flat surface this time around then. I've kept my PS3 horizontal the entire time I've had it as well and so far nothing has been scratched. Thanks for the info guys.
 
I've only had my PS2 for a few weeks now but no scratches. I looked up Vertical vs Horizontal just cause I wanted to know and I heard a lot of people say don't put it Vertical. It makes sense, CD players, DVD etc all Horizontal. Disc spinning flat won't warp at high speeds I guess.
 
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