which way is better to set up the ps2 online ?

[FRIDGE]

i just got my ps2 modem in the mail today and like your supposed to do wht anything i was eading the instructions it gives you the option to use aol on playstation 2 and just to go on wihtout it. does it really make a difference. which way should i do it .. is there any fee for either ? does it mean i have to use my aol screenname if i choose aol? help me please

 

[newnitrofan]

Yes you have to use your aol screen name and password if you choose the aol option. Question is how are you connecting?? Are you going to be connecting over a phone line or over a broadband connection. Depending on your broadband connection you might need to sign in anyways.

 

[4u2nv]

Use your exsisting AOL account otherwise youll have to pay a additional fee. I used to have one of these but I traded it for a motor...he he But yeah Thats how I did it. Socum is a MUST for this too btw.

 

[FRIDGE]

I'm using dial-up 56k all tha way LOL.

4u2nv thanks again for doing thsi trade the main reason i wanted the modem is to play online wiht my cousins in socom i always go to their house and it always temps me but now theyve gone too far LOL

 

[lykan]

If you currently have AOL, don't sign up with the PS2, just use the PS2 to log in to aol as you do on your computer(if you can).

I guess what I am saying is that if you can avoid any extra charges for the PS2 try to go that route. If yu can IN anway get indepent of AOL for your PS2, do it.

If you already have dial-up(non aol), and you can use that to get on the internet with the PS2, do it!

AOL is a sub-net. Meaning that when you dial into AOL you're not dialing into the internet. You will be dialing into AOL, and their network, then reaching out from there.

This will increase ping times, and make online play terrible.

Use your exsisting account if you can. The ping times (how fast computers talk) will be faster and cleaner. Making gamelay smoother.

It will most likely be cheaper.

If you want some pointers in making your exsisting connection the best it can be, send me a PM. I wrote an article in 98 or 99, on making the most of your dial up connection, reducing ping times, and getting a good clean connections for online gaming.

 

[newnitrofan]

Hmmm I played online with AOL with the PS2 it wasn't all together too bad in fact. Last I remembered Socom required a broadband connection. Anyways fridge good luck bud.

 

[lykan]

Ahh now see if you have aol withbroadband that's different story. That would work well. for 56k a local server is usually best.. sometimes some isp like earthlink are good ones too.

 

[4u2nv]

I used dial up for socum with no probs. Also Madden and mvp baseball. When ya play them games, alot of the times if there getting spanked bad or losing with a few minutes left theyll just quit, which is kinda shady but its still pretty cool. Glad your happy Fridge!

 

[FRIDGE]

thanks for all the tips guys i did the registration today and played the madden demo. i just used the aol didnt have time to come online today .