Audiovox integrates PlayStation 2 into rear-seat entertainment system

Tired of strapping muzzles on your youngsters whenever you have to make that eight hour trek to grandma's pad? So were a couple of engineers at Audiovox. The VOD10PS2 claims to be the planet's first fully integrated gaming system made for the car, with the overhead system not only packing a 10.2-inch display, but an honest-to-goodness PlayStation 2 console as well. Just so we're clear -- the $949.99 asking price nets you the box itself, a screen, a PS2, two wireless controllers, a built-in dome light, a pair of fold-flat IR wireless headphones and a copy of Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando and Hot Shots Golf 3. Heck, there's even a remote and FM transmitter, not to mention a pair of trim rings that'll obviously work with whatever drab interior color you selected for your minivan. So, willing to pay just under a grand to shut the little ones up forever? (Tempting, isn't it?)

Audiovox integrates PlayStation 2 into rear-seat entertainment system

[xxRhino Posted Sep 23rd 2009 2:59PM]

I would prefer to leave the kids watch around the road instead of a tiny screen and bringing them to see a doctor years after for their bad eyes.

[adewolf Posted Sep 23rd 2009 2:59PM]

I don't want TV in the car. I REALLY don't want this in the house, much less the car. To make your children soft and pliable just have an hourly "happy" drug spray go off in the back seat. All will be very happy.

[MarcusMaximus Posted Sep 23rd 2009 3:03PM]

Or throw 'em in the trunk.

[VLangs Posted Sep 23rd 2009 3:32PM]

10.2 is huge
having that hang from the ceiling, how the hell you supposed to look out the rear??

[RafterManFMJ Posted Sep 23rd 2009 3:34PM]

Children must be continually stimulated and must not learn patience or self-control. A glowing box, at home or in the car, is the best parenting tool and your child's face should never leave its coddling glow.

[Lectronsect Posted Sep 23rd 2009 3:58PM]

Seriously, kid needs to put his seatbelt on and mom needs to be properly seated in a moving vehicle. The photoshop blur effect gives the impression of at least, what, 55mph speeds? Learn from The Incredible Crash Dummies & Be Safe.

[Graham Best Posted Sep 23rd 2009 4:08PM]

So if they can put a PlayStation 2 into the Audiovox player, why can't they put it into a PlayStation 3?
..Yeah, they did at one point, but it shows that PS2 games are still worth playing.

[papari Posted Sep 23rd 2009 4:40PM]

god damn that bitch looking stoned, yo.

[EatMoreBread Posted Sep 23rd 2009 5:00PM]

See, even Audiovox knows how important PS2 compatibility is, Sony!

[FMpro Posted Sep 23rd 2009 5:20PM]

I haven't played a PS2 game since....well since I got a 360.

[vonchambers Posted Sep 23rd 2009 5:53PM]

They put in hotshot 2 and managed to get that? Now I never played the game but I'm pretty sure it's a golf game, and I'm pretty sure that's not golf. Moreover, two people are "playing" but the screen is only showing one person playing. Something is off on this entire ad - buy two psp go's or DSi's with a few games and you don't need no outdated gaming console with a too-small-of-screen.

[vonchambers Posted Sep 23rd 2009 5:54PM]

Also, why are those kid's in the car when nobody is driving - child abuse.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2009 6:26PM]

I think the INViSiON DVD System is way more superior to this piece of junk. Don't people realize that most dvd systems have an input nad you can plug Xbox 360 or even PS3 into the Read Seat Entertainment System. If this thing has an issue who do I call Audiovox or Sony.

This looks like Sony's last attempt to have PS2 Market share, by selling it back to the people that already traded in for credit towards a PS3...Brilliant.


Check out INViSiON at www.invisionindustries.com

-ACE!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2009 6:27PM]

Chuck Norris has an INViSiON System In his car!

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2009 6:57PM]

Why not just save $800 and buy them each a DS Lite? Better yet, look at the frickin' window!

[ThomasK Posted Sep 23rd 2009 9:05PM]

bit pricy, but on the other hand - i see it as a great idea for gaming devices manufacturers - such kit should be a standard option for all of them, the best would be to easily attach/detach the gaming hw out of it, so you can take it then home.

for now, it is even cheaper to buy ipod touch to the kids (if they do not have them allready) - thay can play as well (together via BT as well), they can even independently!!! play, listen to different music etc.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 23rd 2009 10:53PM]

Chick in the yellow top isn't wearing a bra.

[Jonny Posted Sep 24th 2009 9:50AM]

Thanks for the observation Pedobear!

[ZeroCorpse Posted Sep 24th 2009 12:29AM]

When I was a kid, we didn't have this sort of thing. We had-- at best-- Mattel LED Football or "MERLIN" or SIMON (and the parents usually took SIMON away, as it was very noisy).

Nope. We generally had to read, or listen to cassettes on our Walkman, or play slugbug, or possibly even watch the scenery if it wasn't too boring. We weren't strapped in, either. No booster seats. No seat belts. We'd just lay in the back and pass the time however we could.

Kids today are spoiled brats. You don't need this garbage. Throw them in the back with a pillow, a book, and an 8-track of KISS "Destroyer", and then when they complain on the road, threaten to "pull this car over right here" (implying a beating) or just tell them that if they don't shut up, you won't stop at any restaurants and they can pee in a bottle.