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HaloUK
02-26-2002, 05:47 AM
Why is the Playstation2 referred to in the U.S. as PoS2? What is the 'o' for?
'Overhyped'?
'Orrible'?

khaos2005
02-26-2002, 06:04 AM
But it is my understanding that it means "Piece of Sh*t 2". :D

Chr0nik
02-26-2002, 07:21 AM
I think the "O" is for Operating, so it would be Playstation Operating System 2. I am probably wrong though.

HaloUK
02-26-2002, 07:41 AM
Originally posted by khaos2005
But it is my understanding that it means "Piece of Sh*t 2". :D

Ah, suddenly it all makes sense.. Cheers!

E-Xbox
02-26-2002, 05:44 PM
hahahahaha
nice question
it juss means OF
such as
PIECE OF $HIT 2~

l Maximus l
02-26-2002, 05:47 PM
LOL!!! That's too funny...

It definately means Piece of S@#t 2 :D That's why you see PoS2 written all over the place here :D

Another good one is G@ystation :D hehe

Xtopia
02-26-2002, 05:54 PM
Why is the Playstation2 referred to in the U.S. as PoS2? What is the 'o' for?


I was actually wonderin the same thing! Man, now it all makes sense!:D Thanx guys! :)

HaloUK
02-26-2002, 07:57 PM
The only one I'd heard before was 'Phoney Graystation' but I'll keep these new ones handy.. :D

Frostberg
02-26-2002, 10:35 PM
You guys dont have/know the abbrevation POS over in the UK? I think you guys need a change then!

HaloUK
02-27-2002, 04:13 AM
Originally posted by Frostberg
You guys dont have/know the abbrevation POS over in the UK? I think you guys need a change then!
We do need a change, and we'll get that in 15 day's time!!
I've got my deposit down so all I can do is wait. :D