I have two old chunky NTSC U/C PS2s, although one of them is not at the house (it's with another family member I believe). The one I have with me now is the oldest kind of model available in the United States (SCPH 30001), and it's been acting up a little lately. At the same time, though, it's runs great (I'll explain): Basically, the cord that connects it to the TV is causing problems. The Mono/Stereo/Video inputs that connect to the TV are fine, but the side that connects to the PS2 is EXTREMELY LOOSE. As a result, the picture often flickers and the music occasionally sounds distant, and to fix it I have to adjust the connector's position in the PS2 until everything looks/sounds okay. This problem often occurs without me being near the PS2, sometimes even without holding the controller, so pulling on it and moving around is apparently not the issue. I will say, though, that when I DO move it the cord almost always comes out. It's extremely insecure. I don't know if this is a problem caused by the PlayStation 2 or the actual cord, as either one could cause it to connect improperly. It runs fine otherwise -- I've never had a Disc Read Error (except for the one time I put a defective DVD inside, and even then it played on the second attempt), it doesn't overheat and/or shut off at random, etc. ... Basically this console runs great despite the number of times I've left it on overnight and whatever, EXCEPT for this fricking cord. I have no idea what to do -- Should I get a slimline and forget about this one? Is there a way to tell if it's the PS2 or the cord? Should I try finding a replacement cord? ...Is there even a simple solution that won't require me to spend money? Help is very appreciated.
Probably this is a cord problem. I think that with a new cord (and I don't think they're expnsive) it will be solved.
I'm leaning towards the cord. I have the same issue, expect I have to fix it for 3 seconds. But If I move my PS2 somewhat violently, the screen goes away. I replaced the cord, and voila, fixed. They shouldn't cost that much these days.
It sounds like the cord Stardust, too bad you didnt live in the same place i have 2 cords I could've gave you one, I had the same problem with my old PS2 lolz just get a new cord and everything should be good...
