Beware Disk Error Problem
The PS2 has a known problem reading game discs with blue backs. With a known defect, they failed to do a recall. Getting them to replace the PS2 is difficult although some have succeeded where they spent a lot of time on the phone. For those who bought into the PS2 system, there is a big switching costs in that you have all these games that will not play on other systems (and some of which will not play on the PS2). If you are starting anew, seriously consider a different company that stands behind its products better.