No matter what time of the year it is, purchasing gaming equipment for yourself of your family is a very expensive undertaking.  Although your kids will be more inclined to want a new gaming console, very often they are happy to have a second hand console versus no console at all.

Where are the best places to locate bargain ps2′s?  Although the online auction sites would be your first option, they are not always the cheapest with people vying for the best ones and sometimes you can end up paying more than you really want to because you have got caught up in the drama of the auction.

If you are inclined to buy on an impulse, then you’ll want to look through the local classifieds and online classifieds section to see what is available before you open your wallet.  Knowing what the main problems are that second hand consoles are usually prone to will help to ensure that you don’t buy something that is expensive to fix.