Should I get the PS2 version or the Steam port?

[slvrr]

I've been playing through Persona 5, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I wanna play all the other games in the series and I also wanna have the best experience I can doing so. My friend recently gave me her old PS2 and I've been wondering if I should settle for the Steam port or should just order the PS2 game. Any advice/opinion is appreciated!

[Regenbunt]

there are some issues with the p3p port, like bad audio quality at some points and some poor looking cutscenes. on the other hand is the port cheaper than buying p3 (fes).

[Narmy]

There are two PS2 versions. Get the FES version on PS2.

[HexGramarye]

If you really really want to play as FemC and absolutely can't stand playing as boys in games given the choice, then get P3P.
Otherwise, you get the full FMV cutscenes and being able to walk around town in the PS2 version, as well as the Answer "DLC," so that tends to be the definitive first experience. And then once you've done that, P3P has a bunch of new dialogue and social links that you can sink your teeth into.

[Wolfherz]

If you want to control your party in combat get this version.

[mdesaleah]

Definitely PS2 on a first run since it has the better presentation, which leads to a better and more complete story and atmosphere.

FES is the version you want since its just the original but better in every way. Unlike Portable which is not better in every way and has downgrades.

[Endora]

Not true. Each one has good and bad points.

I like both, but I prefer P3P because it has two versions for some social lincks (wich means at least two different runs), some good mechanics from P4 and you can control the party. The visual novel can be a downgrade for many people, but to me it's not that relevant.

In fact is only a matter of personal preferences and it's ok to like one or another (or both), so you can choose the one that fits your own taste.

[Crystal Sharrd]

Portable is the best version of Persona 3, although the recent rerelease/port of Portable needs a patch to polish out some rough edges.