PS2 Vertical Tower Score: 88% Developer: Nyko

Function: nYko's PS2 Vertical Tower is a multifunction device. Not only does it serve as a vertical stand, but it also stores up to 12 discs and up to 3 (normal sized) memory cards.

Performance: As a vertical stand, nYko's PS2 Vertcial Tower has a problem. If you install it exactly as the instructions explain, the tower storage unit will rock back and forth easily. This can easily be remedied by using the two additional foot-connectors to connect the top (in upright position) feet to the nYko tower. These connectors are modified replacements for the feet on the PS2, and are exact fit replacements. It is possible that removing these rubber feet on the PS2 might void the warranty, but if you put the originals back I'd love to know how anyone could ever tell. In the storage catagory, the PS2 Vertical Tower racks up. It has 6 individual slide out trays that look much like the PS2's own tray. These trays are spring loaded, rather than motorized, however, and have storage room for a single disc on both sides of each tray. Altogether, this makes 12 storage slots for your discs. Additionally, ther is a small triangular area on the opposite side of the PS2 Vertical Tower which is designed to hold up to three PlayStation or PS2 memory cards. This helps keep your memory cards withing reach.

Features: Stores Up To 12 Discs Easy Push-Button Release CD Doors Excellent Stability Modular Design Allows For Additional Units Built-In Memory Card Storage Design Compliments the PS2's Appearance

Drawbacks & Problems:: The only problem I discovered with the cd storage area is that you want to pay attention to what you're doing when you insert the discs. Make sure they seat correctly. I had one (Gran Turismo 3 Demo!) disc that I somehow scratched up a little while testing out the PS2 Vertical Tower. I had to buff it and clean it a little to get it to work. Now, I have since attempted to reproduce the damage (with a disc I didn't care about), but was unable to get even a small scratch no matter how badly I abused it. So, take these words as a warning to be careful when you're storing your discs. The other thing to be aware of is that the memory cards must be the normal size, physically. If you have those multi-page cards that can store several pages but are thicker than a normal memory card, the door might not be able to close completely with that memory card in the storage area.

-Geck0, GameVortex Communications AKA Robert Perkins