I just assumed this was true for all of Asia and Africa, maybe even Europe who knows. Boy those were certainly the days.
Until there was a game that wouldn't work so I ended up buying a ps2 from US because the actual game I had was the real original copy, not the modded and pirated games sold in bazaars. But by then ps2 was like what, 80 bucks? Literal pocket money. I think the wireless controller I bought cost more than the console lol.
In the UK there were people with modded consoles, especially PS1s, but it wasnt something that was traded openly. Generally, youd need to know a guy, or know a guy who knew a guy.
Very different from my experience. Modded PS1/2s were openly sold in department stores and video game shops.
And where was that?
Philippines.
In the UK there were people with modded consoles, especially PS1s, but it wasnt something that was traded openly. Generally, youd need to know a guy, or know a guy who knew a guy.
Most people here go to PS5 cafes if theyre gamers, because they cant afford to own their own console. Either that or theyre still on consoles from several generations back.
Console rental shops used to be commonplace in the 1980s to 2000s, using the Famicom up to the PS2. Nearly every village and mall had at least one. Now, they are few in number and cater primarily to fighting game enthusiasts.
In contrast, PC rental shops are still going strong due to how inexpensive they are.
Console rental shops used to be commonplace in the 1980s to 2000s, using the Famicom up to the PS2. Nearly every village and mall had at least one. Now, they are few in number and cater primarily to fighting game enthusiasts.
In contrast, PC rental shops are still going strong due to how inexpensive they are.