[idpaman]

Do you need to read Supersystem 1 to know what is going on in Supersystem 2. What is the difference.
Thanks,
idpaman

[BrettButter]

2 is more of a "modern" version, with the chapters written by different people, and even with some information about online poker. It's not really a sequel, it's just the second book in the series. You can read 2 without reading 1, and still gain a lot of useful information.

[TheMightyJim2k]

the NL sections (written by Brunson himself) are almost exactly the same in both books. The newer version is a little more updated, although the playing style that he advocates is a little dated. It can be used effectively, especially against weak tight players that you may encounter in home games or at mid limits online, but the game has gotten much more aggressive and the player base is much more knowledgable than when he wrote that section. He has admitted that the advice is still good, but that he has adapted since he wrote it.

also the newer book has sections on games that are gaining in popularity like triple draw, Omaha H/L, and Stud 8. The older book has a couple of sections on games that are kind of dying, especially the 5 card draw section. also the limit HE sections are fairly weak in both books, but the newer version is better.

I would suggest skipping the older book unless you are just looking to have a copy. It was the first poker book I bought, and it really helped me beat my college homegame for a long time, but since I have moved online and up in stakes it really isn't applicable.

[idpaman]

Thanks Guys.

[projectaero]

i read super system 1 its a great book , but twos revised and updated so either way both are a great buy

[Big Mike]

Get SS1 if you want to play 7 card Stud.
Otherwise, the other book has it all.

[dad604]

I totally agree with just getting SS2. SS1 is a bit outdated and geared towards the game and play of a few years ago. I know many people swear by the SS1 and SS2 but I feel that there are many better books available but the one thing in it's favour is that it covers most of the games.

[idpaman]

SS2 it is then.

[yeltzen]

You don't have to read SS1 to read SS2. However, I prefer SS1 since I don't have to read advertisements for Doyle's Room every 3 pages. Plus, I like Stud, and the Stud section in SS1 is very good.

[Poboy]

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