My PS2 slim conked out on me back in like 2008 due to that common laser error. Not a huge deal since they were dirt cheap, so my parents picked one up a few months later. Funnily enough, my stepdad's old launch day PS2 works like a dream.
You should check out my YouTube channel, The Golden Bolt! I review all types of video games, both classic and modern, and I also give short flyover reviews of the free games each month on PlayStation Plus to tell you if they're worth downloading. After all, the games may be free, but your time is valuable!